Lost and Found

you've found an animal

We are currently limiting intakes to allow us to focus on keeping our staff healthy and providing a safe haven for the animals in critical need of our services. We ask that the public only bring in abandoned​, sick or injured animals to our shelter at this time. We are still here to support our community and are working hard to provide alternatives to finding lost animals. ​

​Help us find the owners by completing our Found Animal Request Form. Or call Animal Control at (772) 226-4799.

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you've lost an animal

We know how you must feel. First, please search our found dogs or found cats listings for animals that have been brought to the shelter. If you do not find your pet, complete the Lost Animal Request Form below. After you have completed the request form make sure to ask neighbors if they have seen your pet, post on social media neighborhood groups, post flyers around your home and enlist your friends to help find your loved one. ​With your help, we hope to make a speedy reunion possible!

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​What to do when you find kittens? 
Cats are very good at finding their way home and we discourage any trapping of cats at this time for capacity reasons. If you find kittens, please do not interfere and quietly observe from a safe distance to determine if the mother is present. Please do not consider the kittens abandoned unless the mom has been gone for more than 4 hours (if kittens eyes are closed) and 10 hours (if kittens eyes are open). If you have concerns or have a sick or injured animal, please book an appointment. When you arrive for your appointment, please call the phone number on the sign in the parking lot and a staff member will come to you while you're in your vehicle.

injured wildlife

​Please contact Florida Wildlife Hospital & Sanctuary at (321) 254-8843

Animal emergencies

If you cannot reach us and have an animal emergency, please contact:
  • Indian River County Animal Control (772) 226-4799
  • Indian River Sheriff's Department (772) 569-6700
  • Treasure Coast Animal Emergency and Specialty Hospital (772) 569-4500​
  • Florida Wildlife Hospital & Sanctuary (321) 254-8843
Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County

Visiting the Dog Park?

Help keep your dog safe. If you see any of the following behaviors, you need to intervene, interrupt, and pull your dog out.
1: Rolling

When one dog makes physical contact with another and knocks into him, causing him to tumble, somersault or roll over.
2: Tucked Tail

When the dog’s tail is so low the base is pressed tight to the anus. The tip of the tail is often under the stomach.
3: Pinning

When one or more dogs has another dog on its side or back for more than 5 seconds.
4: Hiding or Hovering

When the dog spends more than 5 seconds underneath something or hovering near a human. Dog’s tail will be low or tucked.
5: Group Chase

When more than one dog is chasing another dog. This can quickly become out of control.
Download and print a copy of these behavior tips to carry with you. CLICK HERE...
Dog Park safety tips presented with permission from Sue Sternberg.

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