Lost and Found Pets
Lost a Pet?
- Search & Register:
- Search Bradshaw Shelter Lost Pets online and in person
- Register at 24petconnect.com
- Post on Petco Love Lost (facial recognition tool)
- Spread the Word:
- Post flyers & yard signs
- Share on Facebook Lost/Found pet pages & Nextdoor
- Contact local shelters & vets
- Need Help?
- Call 916-875-LOST (5678) or email BradshawLostAndFound@saccounty.gov
- Our team will help with search tips and registration
Found a Pet?
- Report It:
- Complete a Found Animal Form
- Register at Petco Love Lost, 24petconnect.com, Pawboost, & Nextdoor
- Notify:
- Local shelters & vets
- Post flyers and on social media
- Bring to Shelter (if needed):
- Call 311 to confirm shelter jurisdiction
- Injured animals: Take to a vet or 24-hour emergency hospital
More Resources
If animals are brought to the shelter due to the death of their owner, the animals are automatically held for two weeks in protective custody to give the owner’s family time to come to the shelter and claim the animals. During this time, the animals are not available for adoption and are not on the lost/found list.
If, after two weeks, the animals are not claimed and are found to be in good health, they are made available for adoption or provided to a rescue organization for placement.
Please note that these pets can only be claimed by the next of kin or conservator of the deceased's estate. Proof of next of kin and/or conservator and associated fees, if applicable, will be decided on a case-by-case basis.
Contact the shelter to determine if the animals are available and to arrange a visitation or pick-up. Alternatively, you can visit the Animal Shelter.