Found a dog or cat? Make a poster
Thank you for helping. Make a clear, printable FOUND poster in a minute, with a photo, where you found them and tear-off strips with your number, plus an image of it to share online. It's free, and your photo never leaves your device.
Before the poster
- Look for a tag. If it has a QR code, point your phone camera at it: the pet's page usually lets you call or message the owner straight away.
- Take them to a vet to be scanned for a microchip. Most vets do it free of charge, and can contact the owner for you.
- If it's a dog and you can't reach the owner, you must tell your local council. Most have a dog warden or stray dog service.
- If it's a cat, check it's really lost first: many cats roam, so a friendly cat in your garden may live next door.
Preview
Is this your dog? Please call
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Found dog
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What to put on it
- FOUND in large letters and a clear photo, so the owner recognises their pet at a glance.
- Where and when you found them.
- A short description, but keep one detail back, like a marking or the collar colour, so you can check that whoever calls is the real owner.
- One phone number. Leave your address off.
Where to put it up
- Where you found the pet, and the streets around it, because owners usually search close to where their pet went missing.
- At local vets, rescue centres, pet shops and on community noticeboards.
- Share the image in local Facebook groups, on Nextdoor and in neighbourhood WhatsApp groups.
- Ask before using private property, and check your council's rules for lampposts.
Our guide to what to do when you find a dog or cat goes through each step, including what happens when you hand a dog to the council's dog warden. Lost your own pet? Use the lost pet poster maker or the missing cat poster maker.
Questions
Is the found pet poster maker free?+
Yes. There's nothing to pay and no account needed. Make as many posters as you like and print them at home or save them as a PDF.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?+
No. The poster is made in your browser. Your photo and details stay on your device and aren't sent to us.
What should a found dog or cat poster say?+
FOUND DOG or FOUND CAT in large letters, a clear photo, where and when you found them, a short description and one phone number. Keep one detail back so you can check the real owner.
Do I have to report a dog I've found?+
Yes. If you find a stray dog and can't contact the owner, you must report it to your local council. Most councils have a dog warden or stray dog service.
How do I know the person who calls is the owner?+
Ask them to describe the detail you left off the poster, like a marking or the collar colour, or to show photos of their pet. A vet can also check the microchip matches their details.