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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 Edinburgh, 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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh so found-pet reports nearby surface alongside yours.

Helpful resources for Edinburgh

Recent reports in Edinburgh

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Lost: Two hamsters near Scott Monument, Edinburgh

I was strolling along Princes Street near the Scott Monument around 7:45 PM last night when my two hamsters, Pepper and Noodle, slipped from their travel carrier. They are tiny, with pale fur and bright red harnesses, and they love nibbling on cucumber when they are curious. I am worried because Edinburgh streets are busy and the wind carried them into the crowds. Please respond through the site if you see any small escaped explorers near the Scott Monument.

Near the Scott Monument, Princes Street. 5 days ago
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Lost kittens near Grassmarket, Edinburgh

Last night, around 11:30 p.m., I realized my kittens were missing after I stepped out of a late dinner near Grassmarket. I wandered the lanes of Edinburgh, calling their names and peeking under benches by Victoria Street, hoping they’d wander back. My heart is pounding as I think of them huddled somewhere cold or frightened, and I’m trying not to panic. One is a tortoiseshell with a brave little face, the other a fluffy grey tabby—siblings who stick close to each other. If anyone spots them, please keep them safe and tell me through the site; I just want them home.

near Grassmarket, by Victoria Street 14 days ago
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Crested gecko — lime green with orange specks

Yesterday around 3pm I realized my crested gecko was missing from its terrarium after I got home from work. It’s a small gecko, about 5 inches long, lime green with orange speckles and a dark eye stripe; the tail has a tiny kink and there’s a white dot on its left hind toe. I last saw it near the Grassmarket, outside a cafe on Victoria Street, but it could have slipped toward Greyfriars Bobby area if a passerby startled it. This little guy is a gift to my daughter and means a lot to us—we’d be heartbroken if we don’t get him back. If you’ve seen it, drop me a note at the email below.

Edinburgh 6 months ago
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Bearded dragon, sandy orange, blue eyes, lost

I lost my bearded dragon, Mango, yesterday around 6pm. He's about 10 inches from snout to tail, sandy orange with irregular brown bands along his back. He's kept in a small Exo Terra terrarium with a Zoo Med UVB lamp and a heat mat. Last seen around the Grassmarket area in Edinburgh, near the corner shop on West Port, slipping under a parked car and disappearing. He has a faint diagonal scar on his left hip from a shed, and a small white dot near his eyebrow scale that helps me identify him. I'm really worried—he's friendly but shy, and I'd love to have him back home.

Edinburgh 8 months ago