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Local Newspapers

Place an advertisement in your local newspaper announcing your lost pet. Below is a listing of our local media contacts who may assist you with this.

North County Times

Oceanside (760) 433-7333
Vista (760) 631-6600

San Diego Union Tribune

1 (800) 338-6146

PennySaver

1 (800) 546-3237

 


Lost a pet?

As soon as you know your animal is missing, please come to the North County Humane Society & SPCA to search our facility. Check back with our shelter at least twice in the first five days that your pet is lost.

If you do not see your pet at the shelter, please ask to see the Lost & Found Log. This will contain reports given by people in the community that may have found your animal and are temporarily keeping it.

Cats

Please check in with our front office staff to notify them of your search. An animal care attendant will escort you through the cat isolation ward of the shelter.

Check other Local Shelters

If you live in an area that borders a city other than Oceanside or Vista, please check with other local animal shelters. Most animals will be able to travel great distances in a short period. If the animal is found by a Good Samaritan, they often will take it to the shelter that's nearest to them, which may not be the shelter in your area.

Utilize the internet for rescue groups that may offer assistance in searching for your animal's particular breed.

Spread the Word

Notify everyone in your neighborhood, friends, family and anyone else that had contact and knowledge of the animal.

Put up flyers of the animal in your community. Make sure you include a picture of the animal, where it was last seen, a detailed physical description, and a phone number to call.

If you choose to offer a reward for your pet, do not specify an amount, but indicate that an award indeed is offered and to call for any information.

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