Knowledge Base

Lost pet?

• Before submitting a lost report of your pet, please check for your missing pet on the WCRAS webpage: Look for your missing pet
• If you do not see your pet online, then please submit a lost report:

Report your dog missing

Report your cat missing

Report your pet missing  (not a dog or cat)

**Note: You will still need to check daily online or at the shelter for your pet. Submitting a lost report does not guarantee that we will call you if your pet comes in. Please upload a picture if possible and provide microchip or identification information.

Found pet?

• Before submitting a found report of a pet, please check the lost reports filed by pet owners before submitting a found report: Check for pets reported lost by their owners
• If you do not see a lost report for the pet you found, please register a found report by using the links below:

Report a found dog

Report a found cat

Report a found pet  (not a dog or cat)

**Note: A majority of pets are now microchipped. Please bring found pets to the shelter to be scanned and photographed.

• Lost and found reports are retained for 30 days, if you need the report extended, please call us at (775)353-8900 and we will extend it for you.
• Even after filing a lost or found pet report, please continue to check daily with Animal Services by going online or coming into the shelter.

For additional information, please contact Washoe311 Service Center at:

• Website: https://www.washoecounty.us/servicerequest.php
• Phone Number: 775-328-2003
• Email: washoe311@washoecounty.us