Lost and Found

Oklahoma City Animal Welfare rescues more than 24,000 animals each year that have come to us as strays or been turned in by their owners.

Stray Animal Policy

Stray animals with identification are held for at least five days, and those without for at least three. We strive to reunite pets with their owners when identification is current. After the hold period, animals are assessed for health and behavior and may enter our adoption program, where they can remain indefinitely.

Lost Pets

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  1. Search the lost pet database: Click here to search
  2. Submit a lost pet report: Report your lost dog, cat, or other pet
  3. Check the OKC Animal Shelter daily for new animals.
  4. Search your neighborhood; most lost pets stay close to home.
  5. Share your pet online using social media and neighborhood apps.
  6. Post flyers with your pet’s photo, description, last seen location, and your contact information.

Found Pets

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  1. Check for identification: collar tags, rabies tags, or microchips. A veterinarian or shelter can scan for microchips.
  2. Keep the pet in the area if it is safe. Many pets stay close to home.
  3. You can report pets found in Oklahoma City, Del City, Valley Brook, or Tinker Air Force Base to help reunite them with their owners.
  4. Submit a found pet report with a photo: Report a found pet
  5. Share the pet’s photo and location online via social media and neighborhood apps.
  6. If the pet has an OKC rabies tag or Animal Welfare tattoo, contact the shelter immediately:

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