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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 Scranton / Wilkes-Barre, 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 Scranton / Wilkes-Barre 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 Scranton / Wilkes-Barre so found-pet reports nearby surface alongside yours.

Helpful resources for Scranton / Wilkes-Barre

Recent reports in Scranton / Wilkes-Barre

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Red reflective dog harness with paw tag

I lost my red nylon dog harness yesterday around 3pm near The Mall at Steamtown along Lackawanna Ave in Scranton. It's a medium, red with black trim, reflective stripe down the chest, and a small brass D-ring. There's a blue paw-print ID tag engraved with 'Nova' and my phone number on it. One strap has a tiny fray near the left buckle from a brush with a fence. It means a lot to me—Nova is my 4-year-old rescue and the tag has sentimental value. If anyone finds it, I’d really appreciate getting it back; I just want Nova safe.

Scranton / Wilkes-Barre about 2 months ago
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Bearded dragon missing; orange with dark stripe

Last night around 7:30pm, I discovered Ember the bearded dragon was gone. She's about 6 inches long, bright orange with a pale yellow belly and a dark stripe down her back. There’s a tiny burn scar on her left front leg and a small, barely visible microchip under her belly. I last saw her near the Weinberg Memorial Library on Linden Street, on the University of Scranton campus. Ember’s a rescue I adore; she means the world to me, and I’m really hoping she’s somewhere close and safe.

Scranton / Wilkes-Barre 2 months ago
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Leopard gecko missing, orange-tailed tan with spots

I lost my leopard gecko, Sunny, yesterday around 3pm near the Steamtown Mall parking lot on Lackawanna Ave in Scranton. It's about 4 inches long from head to tail, tan with dark brown spots and a bright orange tail that stands out when he’s excited. He has a small white scar on the left side of his belly and a tiny blue speck near his left eye—pretty unique features to help find him. I really miss him; he’s been part of our family for years and it’s sentimental to me. If you spot him, text me and we can arrange a quick meetup to bring him home.

Scranton / Wilkes-Barre 4 months ago
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Pink reflective dog harness with bone tag

I lost my pink reflective dog harness yesterday around 3pm near the Marketplace at Steamtown on Lackawanna Ave in Scranton. The harness is a medium size, nylon with a neon pink color and a small green paw-print pattern, and the metal D-ring is a bit scratched. It has a tiny silver bone-shaped tag engraved 'Nova' on the front strap. It was in good condition but shows some wear from daily walks. This harness is sentimental to me—it was a gift from my sister and my dog means the world to me; I’d really appreciate getting it back.

Scranton / Wilkes-Barre 4 months ago
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Lost guinea pig with red harness

I lost my small fluffy guinea pig yesterday around 3pm near the Steamtown entrance on Lackawanna Ave in Scranton. He's about the size of a small potato, with caramel-brown fur and a distinct white patch on his belly, and he wears a bright red harness with a tiny bell. There's a tiny scratch behind his left ear that makes him easy to identify. He's more than a pet, he was a gift from my sister, and I'm really hoping to get him back. If you spot him, text me and I'll come right over.

Scranton / Wilkes-Barre 4 months ago
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Tan golden retriever mix, red collar

I lost my tan golden retriever mix, Nova, yesterday around 3pm near the Steamtown Mall on Adams Avenue in Scranton. She's a medium-large dog, about 55 pounds, with a bright red nylon collar and a blue name tag that says Nova. She has a white chest patch and a small white star on her right hind leg. She's usually friendly but can be a bit skittish with strangers until she warms up with a treat. I last saw her heading toward the Public Square from the Steamtown Shops area. I really need her back—she's part of the family and has sentimental value. If anyone spots her, please reach out with any info.

Scranton / Wilkes-Barre 4 months ago