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Lost pet — how to find them fast

A fast, practical plan for finding a lost pet, plus the shelters and microchip registries to contact.

When a pet goes missing in Santa Fe / Taos, speed and visibility are everything. Most lost pets are found close to home within the first day.

  1. Search the immediate area. Check nearby gardens, sheds, and quiet spots. Bring treats and a familiar item, and call calmly.
  2. Alert the microchip registry. Flag your pet as missing with the microchip database so your details are current if they're scanned.
  3. Call local shelters and vets. Phone shelters, pounds, and veterinary practices around Santa Fe / Taos and ask them to note your pet's description.
  4. Post online and on lost-pet databases. Share clear photos in local community groups and lost-pet services.
  5. Put up visible notices. A simple poster with a photo, the area, and a contact number still works.
  6. Post a listing. Add a lost-pet listing for Santa Fe / Taos so found-pet reports nearby surface alongside yours.

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Recent reports in Santa Fe / Taos

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Lost tank accessories near Santa Fe Plaza

Hi, I'm Marta Calderon. I lost my tank accessories around 11:45 am last Saturday while I was walking from the Loretto Chapel toward the Santa Fe Plaza. They were in my bag earlier, but somewhere along the way they slipped away: a small set of metal fittings and a black protective cover for my truck's fuel tank. They’re not flashy, but they matter to me after a road trip through the High Road to Taos. I've tried retracing the route—maybe beneath a bench near the Palace of the Governors or beside the vendor stalls by the San Miguel Mission—but I came up empty. If you happened to see them, they’d mean a lot to me. Thank you for keeping an eye out.

Near the Santa Fe Plaza, by Loretto Chapel 10 days ago
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Gray and white hamster, pink nose, lost

I lost my gray-and-white hamster named Niko yesterday around 3pm. We were near the Santa Fe Railyard Park, walking along 1st Street by Cerrillos Road, when he slipped from his light-blue travel cage. He’s small, about the size of a lemon, with a soft gray coat, a white belly patch, and a tiny pink nose. There’s a barely visible scar on his left ear and a small white patch on his belly that should help ID him. He’s been with me for years and losing him has me really worried—he was a gift from my grandmother and means the world to me. If anyone spots him, please message me right away.

Santa Fe / Taos 5 months ago
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Tan and white terrier mix with blue collar

I lost my tan and white terrier mix yesterday around 3pm near the Santa Fe Plaza by the Palace of the Governors. He's about 22 pounds, with a bright blue collar and a tiny silver tag, plus a faint white stripe down his chest. He has a small crescent scar on his right hind leg from a tumble last month, and one ear kind of flaps when he's excited. I adopted him last year and he's my constant companion, so I'm really worried and he means a lot to me - if you've seen him around Canyon Road, Loretto Chapel, or the Railyard, please get in touch.

Santa Fe / Taos 8 months ago