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Lost pet — how to find them fast

A fast, practical plan for finding a lost pet, plus the shelters and microchip registries to contact.

When a pet goes missing in Colorado Springs, speed and visibility are everything. Most lost pets are found close to home within the first day.

  1. Search the immediate area. Check nearby gardens, sheds, and quiet spots. Bring treats and a familiar item, and call calmly.
  2. Alert the microchip registry. Flag your pet as missing with the microchip database so your details are current if they're scanned.
  3. Call local shelters and vets. Phone shelters, pounds, and veterinary practices around Colorado Springs and ask them to note your pet's description.
  4. Post online and on lost-pet databases. Share clear photos in local community groups and lost-pet services.
  5. Put up visible notices. A simple poster with a photo, the area, and a contact number still works.
  6. Post a listing. Add a lost-pet listing for Colorado Springs so found-pet reports nearby surface alongside yours.

Helpful resources for Colorado Springs

Recent reports in Colorado Springs

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Calico cat with blue collar near Garden of the Gods

I lost my calico cat yesterday around 3pm near the Garden of the Gods Visitor Center in Colorado Springs. She's about 9 pounds, white chest and orange/black patches, and bright green eyes. She wears a blue nylon collar with a tiny silver paw-print tag, and there's a small notch on her left ear from a past scuffle. She's very gentle but can be skittish around new people. Last I saw, she slipped under the fence near the parking area by the Visitor Center and headed toward the red-rock trail. I adopted her last year; she's my only companion and has huge sentimental value to me. If anyone finds her, please contact me immediately—I'm really hoping to bring her home.

Colorado Springs 2 months ago
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Leopard gecko with blue tail, 4 inches

I lost my leopard gecko yesterday around 5pm. It's a small, beige-and-brown spotted gecko about 4 inches long, with a distinctive bright blue tail. There’s a crescent-shaped scar on his right hip. I had him in a ventilated plastic terrarium inside a tote while I unloaded groceries near the Target on North Academy Boulevard in Colorado Springs, just south of I-25, yesterday afternoon. I must've left the lid loose and he slipped out. He could be hiding in the landscaping around the North Academy Target or tucked in the planters along the sidewalk by the entrance. This gecko was a rescue and means a lot to my family, especially my 7-year-old daughter. If you’ve seen him, email [email protected].

Colorado Springs 4 months ago
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Lost bright red dog collar with bone-shaped ID tag near Monument Valley Park in Colorado Springs.

I lost my dog's favorite collar while walking in the park near Monument Valley Park in Colorado Springs last Saturday. It’s a bright red color with a bone-shaped ID tag that has my contact information. If anyone finds it, I would really appreciate getting it back since it has sentimental value.

Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO, USA 8 months ago
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Lost small bright green pet green anole lizard named Ziggy in backyard, Colorado Springs.

I lost my pet green anole lizard, named Ziggy, around my backyard in Colorado Springs. He went missing last Sunday afternoon when we were outside enjoying the nice weather. He loves to climb on trees and bushes, and I think he might have gotten scared and run off when a neighbor's dog barked. He's small and bright green, and this lizard means a lot to my kids. If anyone sees him, please contact me!

Backyard, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States 8 months ago
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Lost friendly orange tabby cat named Ginger with collar and bell from a yard in Colorado Springs.

Our beloved orange tabby named Ginger went missing from our yard in Colorado Springs last night. She's very friendly and has a distinct collar with a small bell. She loves to explore, so we suspect she may have wandered into a neighbor's yard. If anyone sees her, please contact us; we're worried sick about her!

Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA about 1 year ago