Report a Lost or Found Animal
The information you submit in your report will be compared with lost or found animal reports, and we will contact you if a possible match is found; however the best way to determine if your pet is at LHS is to come visit us and walk through our kennels with us.
Register Your Pet with Petco Love Lost
Once you have reported your pet lost with Longmont Humane Society, we highly recommend registering your pet with Petco Love Lost through their online app. Petco Love Lost is a FREE service that uses patented Facial Recognition technology to help reunite lost dogs and cats with their families. As a partner, our community can now see if their lost pet is in our care with just a few clicks.
Photos of animals that are found or admitted to participating shelters are stored in the Petco Love Lost database. Every time a pet parent posts a photo of a pet they've lost, Petco Love Lost scans its database and provides possible matches and necessary contact information within seconds. Search for Your Lost Pet Now
If you have lost your pet, please come to the shelter to file a lost report in person and to walk through our facility to identify your animal. When you visit, please bring the following items with you:
- A leash & collar or transport carrier, so your pet may be escorted home safely.
- A government issued photo ID, such as a drivers license.
- Proof of ownership – This may include veterinary records, boarding records, grooming records, a city license, or even a photograph of you and your pet.
- Proof that your pet has a current rabies vaccination – Preferably a rabies vaccination certificate specifying the vaccine’s date of expiry.
- An appropriate method of payment for impound fees – We cannot accept checks or American Express, but will gladly accept cash, Visa, Mastercard, or Discover.
You may fill out a lost report online using the appropriate link above. We highly recommend that you come in as often as possible to check if your pet is here. A phone call will not suffice in the event your pet is missing. Animals come through our doors 24/7, and due to the volume we may be unable to verify by phone if your pet is in our shelter. Only YOU can identify your pet. With your lost report, photos of your pet are most helpful to us along with a detailed description of your animal.
Colorado state law requires an animal be held for a period of 5 days after which time the animal legally belongs to the Longmont Humane Society if not reclaimed. This is why it is also important to check our adoption floor, as your pet may already be available for adoption.
In the event your pet is here at our shelter, you will be required to pay impound fees to reclaim. Fees can vary greatly depending upon how long your animal has been here and if you are required to buy a license, etc. State law requires that all dogs and cats over 4 months are currently vaccinated against rabies, and owners must show documented proof to reclaim your pet. If you do not have proof of rabies, you must purchase a rabies voucher to be redeemed at our clinic.
Fees:
- Impound Fee: $75 (or $50, if pet is wearing current Longmont City license)
- Care and Feeding: $30 per night
- Pre-paid Rabies Voucher: $30
If you have found a pet, please contact us to share details about the animal and check if we have any matching lost reports: 303-772-1232. If the pet is wearing a city license, we can trace the owner’s contact information. If you’re unable to care for the animal, we’ll guide you on the next steps. Depending on your location, you may either bring the animal to us or contact your local animal control officer. Additionally, we can scan the pet for a microchip, as many dogs and cats may not have collars or identification tags.
Longmont Humane Society is contracted with the cities of Longmont and Firestone to take in stray pets. If you found the animal in greater Boulder County, please contact Boulder Valley Humane Society at 303-442-4030, as they handle stray animals from that area. Lost pet owners in greater Boulder County may be looking there for their missing companions at Boulder Valley Humane Society.
If you have lost or found an animal outside of Longmont or Firestone city limits, please contact the animal control office in your area:
- Longmont Animal Control – 303-651-8500
- Boulder County Animal Control – 303-441-4444
- Weld County Animal Control – 970-350-9600
- Dacono Animal Control – 303-833-3095 ext.451
- Frederick Police Department – 720-652-4222
To determine if you are within Longmont or Firestone city limits, please check these maps for confirmation:
Why We Can Only Accept Stray Animals from Our Contracted Jurisdiction:
At Longmont Humane Society, we are deeply committed to providing care and shelter for animals in need. However, we can only accept stray animals found within the specific areas covered by our contracts with the cities of Longmont and Firestone. Here’s why:
- Contractual Agreements: Our shelter operates under agreements with local municipalities to provide services such as stray animal intake, care, and rehoming. These contracts define the geographic areas we are responsible for and fund us accordingly.
- Resource Allocation: To ensure the animals in our care receive the best possible treatment, we must prioritize those from our contracted areas. Taking in animals from outside this jurisdiction could strain our resources, such as space, staff, and funding.
- Preventing Overcapacity: Maintaining proper capacity is essential to providing humane care. Accepting animals from outside our jurisdiction could overwhelm our shelter, putting all the animals at risk.
If you find a stray animal outside our contracted areas, we encourage you to contact the shelter or animal control agency serving that location. They are best equipped to assist in reuniting the animal with its owner or providing the necessary care.
Thank you for understanding and supporting our mission to care for animals responsibly and compassionately.
