Report a Lost Pet

Pets are more than just animals – they are loved members of our families. That’s why losing a pet can be one of the scariest scenarios some owners go through. Although it may be challenging, there is plenty to be hopeful about when your cat or dog goes missing if you’ve used PetLink to plan ahead for such events.  

What to Do if Your Pet Goes Missing

The first thing to do is to let us know your pet is lost. Please complete and submit the form below.

For a step-by-step list of things you should do when your pet is lost, read this.

If you have lost your pet, contact PetLink as soon as possible to report it. Login to your PetLink account and file a Lost Pet Report.  You should also double-check that your account information is up to date so that you can be reached.  If preferred, you can call PetLink and report your lost pet over the phone rather than online. PetLink also makes it easier to post your lost pet around your community by providing Lost Pet Poster templates. You can hang posters near where the pet was lost, in busier areas with high visibility and even at businesses (with their permission).  In addition, share the details of your lost pet on social media.  It is always a good idea to spread the word as much as possible.

How to Report a Lost Pet

PetLink makes it easy to report your lost pet online. Log into your PetLink account or contact our customer support by phone to file a lost pet report. In addition, spread the word on social media and utilize PetLink’s Lost Pet Poster templates to create physical postings to place around your community. Remember to include a photo of your pet and any defining characteristics to help identify them. PetLink has helped reunite hundreds of lost pets with their owners by using these methods.  

The PetLink Team prepared for you some tips to help you reporting your lost pet, and organize the search to get him or her back home as soon as possible. Learn More

Lost Pet FAQs

How can I prevent my pet from getting lost in the future?

Consider putting a GPS tracking device on your pet to help pinpoint their location if they are ever lost. While microchipping is essential for finding a lost pet, GPS trackers are the only way to see your pet’s location at all times.

How can I cope with the stress of losing a pet?

Losing a pet often causes an immense amount of stress. Some coping methods to ease that stress are:

• Remain hopeful by knowing PetLink is here to help bring your pet home.
• Do not place the blame on yourself. Don’t overthink about what went wrong and what you could have or should have done differently. Instead, focus on the strategies in place to find your lost pet.  
• Practice self-care to maintain a healthy mindset. Blaming and guilting yourself will not help bring your pet home, but being positive and active can make the difference needed to locate your missing pet.   
• Statistically, lost pets are returned to their homes in the majority of cases when their owners attempt to find them.  By using PetLink and following the suggested steps after losing a pet, the odds are significantly in favor of the pet being found and reunited with its owner.