Action to take if you lose a pet in San Diego City and County:
1. Post pet info, plus your contact info on social media:
A. Lost and found pets, San Diego and Beyond, on Facebook
B. East County emergency Updates, on Facebook
C. Craigslist
D. Nextdoor (.com)--your local zip, on Internet
E. Pawboost (.com) Post your number in the description.
F. Check and post on the web page, lostdogsandiego(.com)
2. Check local shelters, in person, Bonita, Carlsbad, Mission Valley, Oceanside, Escondido
El Cajon and Chula Vista
Check and web sites:
www.sdhumane(.org), Mission Valley, Oceanside, Escondido
www.sddac (.com) Bonita, Carlsbad
3. Put up posters in the vicinity, sample, fill in template at sddac (.com)
4. Post pic on https://lost.petcolove(.org/)
5. Post on petharbor (.com)
6. Consult with Babs Fry, who you can reach through Facebook. She will help, no charge. Her number 619 249 2221.Read More
🚨 LOST INDOOR CAT – URGENT TIPS TO HELP BRING THEM HOME SAFELY 🚨
If your cat has gone missing and is usually indoors, here are critical steps to take:
🏠 Create a Safe Way for Your Cat to Return
• Leave a door or window open (ideally the one they escaped from), even overnight - cats often return in the quiet late-night or early-morning hours.
• Crack your garage door slightly to allow safe entry.
• Place your worn, unwashed clothes up off the ground outside - your scent can help guide them home.
• Do NOT place food, water, or litter boxes outside - these can attract other animals and deter your cat from returning.
🐾 Help Them Feel Safe
• If you have other pets, keep them secured in a separate room to avoid scaring the missing cat away if they return.
🧭 Search Nearby and Alert Others
• Cats typically don’t go far - they may be hiding under decks, in bushes, sheds, garages, or yards close to home.
• Talk to your neighbors and ask them to check around their property.
• Request that neighbors check doorbell or security cameras (like Ring) for sightings.
📣 Spread the Word – Not Everyone Uses Social Media
• Put up physical signs ASAP - include a clear photo and contact info.
• Post online in multiple places:
• Facebook (your page and local lost pet groups)
• Nextdoor
• PawBoost Lost & Found
• Ring Neighbors app
⚠️ Beware of Scams
• If someone contacts you saying they have your cat and asks for money or asks you to verify a code, do NOT respond - this is a scam.Read More
Any new pet added within 2 miles of your location will be automatically shared to your Nextdoor feed.
The post will automatically update when a pet is reunited.
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