Lost And Found Pet Help With The RHSPCA

Lost and Found Pets

Help Them Get Home

RHSPCA is your resource to recover lost and found pets. We pride ourselves in helping lost and found pets reunite with their families. A staggering 1 in 3 pets go missing in their lifetime and almost 10 million pets go missing every year. Let’s unite to reunite lost and found pets in our community! Check out our FAQs below to learn more.

I Lost My Pet

We’re sorry to hear that and are here to help. Look through our Found Animals and Strays in Custody to see if someone has found your pet, or if they’re at the animal shelter. If you see your pet on this list, call us at (540) 434-5270 and we’ll help reunite you.

Found Report Listing Strays In Custody Listing

If you don’t see your pet on these lists, don’t fret! File a Lost Report so that we can keep an eye out for your beloved pet! After filling out a Lost Report, consider also using the Petco Love Lost database to find your missing pet.

We reference these reports each time an animal is brought into the shelter and we’ll contact you if an animal matching your pet’s description comes in. If you find your pet on your own, please call or email us so we can cancel your report and celebrate!

File A Lost Report

Lost Pet FAQ’S

How do I reclaim my pet?

When reclaiming your pet, please bring:

A valid ID, proof of ownership, and $8/day for each day your pet is here to help cover the cost of food and care they received while they’re. Also, if you’re picking up a dog, you must bring their current rabies certificate and valid tags.

What if my dog is not current on it’s rabies vaccines?

If your dog doesn’t have a current rabies vaccination, they will need to get one before they leave the shelter.

We offer our expedited same-day vaccination service for $50. This includes transportation to the vet that must be done by RHSPCA staff.
Or, we have our weekly vaccine service for $25. Your pet will have to stay at the shelter until one of our veterinarians comes in to administer the vaccine.

What if my dog’s tags are out of date?

If your dog doesn’t have current county/city tags (for Rockingham or Harrisonburg), you will need to purchase a dog license before they leave the shelter.

Please review the rates for city tags or county tags.

Any tips for finding a lost cat or dog?

For advice on how to find a lost pet, check out this helpful article.

I Found a Stray

Thank you for helping local animals! Please look through our Lost Report to see if someone is missing them. If you find a match, please consider temporarily housing them until we can reunite them with their owner. If you can’t find a match, please fill out a Found Report so we can know where the animal is and can contact you if the owner reaches out.

If you see a stray cat or dog, try to capture and contain the animal if circumstances permit. Always approach stray animals slowly and cautiously while speaking in a calm, gentle voice.

If there is a cat within your area that does not have an inside home and is unsocial, they likely do not need saving. These community cats are members of our community and live full, contented lives in their outdoor homes. Because they are not friendly toward people, they cannot be adopted and don’t belong in shelters.

We offer free spay and neuter services for outdoor cats in Rockingham County to help limit the overpopulation of feral cats in our community.

Lost Report Listing File A Found Report

If there is a cat within your area that does not have an inside home and is unsocial, they likely do not need saving. These community cats are members of our community and live full, contented lives in their outdoor homes. Because they are not friendly toward people, they cannot be adopted and don’t belong in shelters.

We offer free spay and neuter services for outdoor cats in Rockingham County to help limit the overpopulation of feral cats in our community.

Community Cats Program

Found Pet FAQ’S

Can I hold onto the pet while I look for an owner?

Be sure to bring the pet to a vet or animal shelter to have them scanned for a microchip. If you’d like to care for the pet while we help try to find its owner, please file a found report with the pet’s information. This way, we know where the animal is and can contact you if the owner reaches out. We will not share your private information without your permission.

If you can’t find the owner, can I keep the pet?

After 14 days have passed, and you have made an effort to find the lost pet’s owner (like filling out a Found Report, posting on social media, or putting up fliers), you may legally add the pet to your family (no paperwork needed as long as the pet doesn’t enter the shelter).

What do I do if I can’t house the pet I found?

If you cannot keep the animal, and you found them in Rockingham County or Harrisonburg City, you can bring them to the RHSPCA and we’ll take good care of the pet while we wait for its owner. Please call us ahead of time and let us know when you’re coming so we can set up a cozy kennel and be ready when you arrive. You’re welcome to call and check on the animal while it’s at the RHSPCA.

Where do I bring a stray pet when the shelter is closed?

If you find a stray pet outside of our business hours, please call your local police department and ask for Animal Control for the city of Harrisonburg or the county of Rockingham. They will likely send an officer out to retrieve the animal and bring it to the RHSPCA so it’s safe and warm.

Can I adopt the pet I found and brought to the shelter?

If no owner comes forward at the end of their 7-12 day stray hold, they will need to be medically vetted and assessed behaviorally before being made available for adoption at our animal shelter. Once available, you can fill out an application to adopt the pet if you’d like!

Unite to Reunite

After filling out a lost or found report with us, consider using the Petco Love Lost database to find your missing pet!

We are thrilled to partner with Petco Love as they launch Petco Love Lost — a central, searchable resource helping lost pets reunite with their families. A staggering 1 in 3 pets will go missing in their lifetime and almost 10 million pets go missing every year, but together we can change the outlook for lost pets.

Petco Love Lost is a free, easy-to-use national resource, using patented pet facial recognition technology to make it easier than ever to find possible matches from community members and shelters all over the country. Try it today! Are you ready to go through the process for reuniting lost and found pets? Contact us today!

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