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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 Vermont, 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 Vermont 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 Vermont so found-pet reports nearby surface alongside yours.

Helpful resources for Vermont

Recent reports in Vermont

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Lost Canines in Vermont near Burlington

I was walking my Canines on the Burlington Bike Path near Waterfront Park last Friday at 7:15 p.m. when a gust pulled their leashes and they bolted toward the marina. The pink evening light made it hard to spot them among the crowd, and I rushed after them past the Church Street Marketplace and toward the shoreline. I am scared they will wander into traffic or into the woods behind the lake, and I just want them home where they belong.

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near Church Street Marketplace 2 days ago
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Lost felines near Burlington, Vermont

Last night around 9:15 PM I realized my two felines had slipped out the back door of our apartment near the Church Street Marketplace in Burlington. I’ve spent hours walking the block from Pearl Street to Waterfront Park, calling their names and rattling a can of treats, but the alleys and piles of snow hid them from view. They’re indoor-outdoor rescues who light up my days, and I worry about the cold and the traffic. My heart aches with every passing car. If you’ve seen them, I’m holding onto hope.

Near Church Street Marketplace, Burlington 11 days ago
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Gray dwarf rabbit missing near Church Street Marketplace

I lost my gray dwarf rabbit yesterday around 3pm near the Church Street Marketplace in Burlington, Vermont. He's tiny, about the size of a large hamster, with soft light-gray fur and a small white patch on his chest. He sometimes wears a pale pink harness with a tiny bell, but I’m not sure if it’s still on him. He’s a little shy but incredibly friendly once he warms up, and this little guy means the world to me—he was a gift from my sister and helps me through tough days. If you’ve seen him, please email me at [email protected] and we can meet near City Hall Park to bring him home.

Vermont 5 months ago
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Green cockatiel with orange cheeks and blue leg band

I lost my green cockatiel yesterday around 3pm after I stepped outside onto our apartment balcony in Burlington, Vermont. He’s the size of a palm, all green with bright orange cheek patches, a pale yellow crest, and a small blue leg band labeled 'B7' on his left leg. He responds to the name 'Zippy' and loves to chirp at familiar voices. Last I saw him, he was fluttering toward the Church Street Marketplace area, near the waterfront by the ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain. This little guy has sentimental value to me and my family, and I’d be eternally grateful to get him back if anyone spots him.

Vermont 6 months ago
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Lost black pet collar with small silver bell near Lake Champlain Park in Vermont.

I lost my pet's favorite black collar, which has a small silver bell attached to it. I believe I dropped it while walking around the park near Lake Champlain in Vermont. It has my phone number on a tag, so I would appreciate it if anyone could return it to me.

Lake Champlain Park, Vermont, USA about 1 year ago