Lost pet tips from Peninsula Humane Society

Published on October 16, 2023

What to do if your pet is lost?

Becoming separated from your pet can be very scary, and it’s important that you act quickly to search for your animal.

If you have lost your pet, please visit the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA at 12 Airport Blvd. in San Mateo as soon as possible during open hours. Staff will ask you to complete a lost pet report and take you through the kennels to see if your pet is at the shelter. Each year, they reunite thousands of stray pets with their human companions.

The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA is open: 

• Monday–Friday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Saturday–Sunday 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
• Closed most holidays.

If you have lost an animal and cannot visit right away, please call 650-340-7022 for help. Stray animals are held for the state mandated four-day period (excluding the day they arrive) before being evaluated for adoption.

Some more tips to consider if you’ve lost your pet:

• Post fliers in the area where your pet was lost.
• Search your neighborhood and talk to your neighbors to let them know your pet is lost.
• Post on social media sites with information about your lost animal.
• It’s also very important to make sure your animal is microchipped and that the microchip information is up to date.

For more information, please visit the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA website.

Click here to download our “Lost Your Pet?” information sheet which includes steps on what to do, tips and advice, helpful websites and other resources to help you in finding your lost pet.