What to do if your pet is missing
If your pet has gone missing, here are the most important steps to take:
- Contact local vet practices – stray or injured pets are often brought in and scanned for a microchip
- Call your local council animal warden, especially for lost dogs
- Report your pet as missing to nearby rescue centres
- Register your pet on national lost pet databases
- Share clear photos and details in local community groups
What to do if you’ve found a pet
If you’ve found a stray animal:
- Check for a collar and ID tag. Keep the pet secure while you try to locate the owner.
- Contact your local vet to scan for a microchip
- Report the find to your local council
- Inform nearby rescue centres
- Share details in local community groups
When sharing information about a missing or found pet, include clear photos along with details such as colour, breed, distinctive markings, the last seen or found location and your contact number.
Local rescue and welfare charities – Angus and Perthshire
These organisations can help if your pet is missing or if you’ve found a stray.
They may be able to share alerts, check reports of found animals, offer advice or help reunite pets with their owners.
Create a lost or found pet poster