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Lost Pets

We know it can be very stressful when a beloved pet goes missing. Here are some tips.
 
  1. If your pet went missing in New Westminster, call us at 604-519-2008 to see if your pet is here or if we've received a matching Found or Sighted report. If not, we will create a Lost report with all the pertinent information.
  2. Keep an eye on our Facebook page as we post photos of Found Pets here when we cannot find their owner right away.
  3. Post a Lost Pet ad on networking sites such Pawboost Missing Pets in BC, and in social media apps like Facebook and Nextdoor. Remember to update them if your pet is found.
  4. Get out and search! Speak with neighbours, mail carriers, etc.

Create a simple yet eye-catching poster: "Missing!" with a large colour photo of your pet, and a phone number.

Place posters at intersections, in front of apartment buildings, and any high visibility area.

Share the poster with veterinary hospitals, pet stores, and of course, our animal shelter.

Knowing your pet’s behaviour will help you in your search. Indoor cats nervous dogs might hunker down and hide rather than roam and explore. You might have to expand your search beyond your immediate area. However, if your pet is very friendly towards people, someone might have taken them inside.

Don't forget! Please let us know if you find your pet. 604-519-2008 or

stray/found pets

Found a Dog

If You See a Loose Dog Without an Owner

Call us immediately at 604-519-2008 and press 0. This is an urgent public safety matter.

Provide as much information as possible:

  • The dog's size and color
  • Its direction of travel
  • The exact last-seen location

If you can safely contain or restrain the dog, that helps significantly.

If You Find a Dog or Other Domestic Pet (Not a Cat)

Dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, pet birds, and other domestic pets are not allowed to roam in New Westminster.

File a Found Pet Report by contacting us at 604-519-2008 or . Provide a detailed description and location.

When you report the pet, we will:

  • Check our Lost Pet Reports to see if someone has reported the animal missing
  • Help arrange for the animal to be scanned for a microchip or tattoo

If we cannot find the owner, the animal can be brought to us for safe-keeping.

If You Find a Cat

Many cats are allowed to roam in New Westminster if they are spayed/neutered and have permanent identification. Friendly cats in good condition likely belong to someone nearby.

Before contacting us:

  • Check with your neighbors to see if they recognize the cat
  • Remember that removing a cat from their home neighborhood significantly decreases the chance of a reunion

When to contact us:

Contact us at 604-519-2008 or if the cat is:

  • Injured
  • Pregnant
  • Not neutered
  • Young kittens
  • Truly homeless

Provide a detailed description and location. When you report the cat, we will check our Lost Pet Reports and help arrange for the animal to be scanned for identification.

After-Hours Assistance

If you find a pet after hours, we cannot assist until we open the next morning. However, you have options:

Veterinary hospitals may help you search for permanent ID or house the stray animal overnight until we open.

Advertise the found pet online: