Lost Dogs & Cats in New York, NY
Recent lost and found dogs, cats and other pets reported in New York, NY, newest first.
PetAmberAlert.com has 11 active lost and found pet listings in New York, NY right now: 7 dogs, 3 cats and 1 bird. The newest was posted September 20, 2026. The most listings come from ZIP codes 11412, 11208 and 11411.
Searching in New York: In Manhattan, a lost cat almost always hides inside the same building. Ask the super to check the basement, boiler room and stairwells, and post flyers in the lobby and laundry room. A dog that bolts can cover many blocks quickly, so post flyers at dog runs and nearby parks.
In apartment buildings, a lost cat usually hides inside the same building, in stairwells, basements or boiler rooms. In the suburbs and upstate, ask neighbors to open sheds and garages, and check shelters in neighboring towns and counties.
Shelters to check near New York
- Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC): the city’s shelter system, with care centers across the five boroughs.
Shelter hours and rules change, so check the shelter’s website or call before you go. Bring a photo of your pet and your ID. A pet can end up at a shelter in a nearby city or county, so check every shelter near where your pet was last seen, and visit in person.
Recent lost & found pets in New York, NY
Phoebe
LostChase
LostRolex
LostKirby
LostMilo
Fluffy
Ace
LostLuna
LostKoda
LostBirdieton
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