Get alerted when a pet goes missing near you
Most lost pets are found by a neighbour who knew to look. Join the alert network and we'll email you when a pet goes missing near you in Palmerston North.
Current reports
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That is good news for Palmerston North pets. If yours is missing, post a report and we will alert neighbours in your area.
Report a Lost PetHow it works
1. Post a report
Two minutes, free, no account needed. Add a clear photo, where the pet was last seen, and how helpers should approach.
2. We alert neighbours
Subscribers near you get an email with the photo and details. More eyes in the right area, fast.
3. Reunite
Anyone who spots the pet messages you through the report page. Mark the report reunited with your private edit link.
Also check the official intake points
Found pets are often taken to the local council (animal management or the council pound), to the nearest SPCA, or to a vet to be scanned for a microchip. Report your pet missing to your council and phone the SPCA and local vets early, then keep checking back. Make sure the contact details linked to your pet's microchip are current, so whoever scans it can reach you.
Watch out for lost pet scams
Never send money to someone claiming to have your pet: no “transport fees”, no “vet bill deposits”, no bank transfers, PayID or gift cards. Before meeting anyone, ask them to describe something about your pet that isn't visible in the photos you posted. A genuine finder can; a scammer can't. Meet in a public place whenever possible.
Lost & found pets in Palmerston North: common questions
How do I find my lost dog near me in Palmerston North?
Post a free report on this board straight away. Once it is approved we email neighbours in Palmerston North who have joined the alert network, and your report appears on the public board for anyone searching. Then phone your local council (animal management or the council pound) and the nearest SPCA, and let local vets know, because found pets are often taken to one of them. Search close to home at dawn and dusk, and check that your contact details on the microchip registry are current so a scan can actually reach you.
Is it free to post a lost or found pet report?
Yes, completely free. LocalPetFinder is an Australian and New Zealand pet adoption platform and the lost and found board is a free community service. There are no fees to post, browse, contact a reporter or receive alerts.
How fast does my report go live?
Reports are reviewed before publishing to keep the board free of spam and scams, usually within a few hours. As soon as your report is approved it appears on the Palmerston North board and alert emails go out to subscribers. You also get a private edit link by email to update details or mark your pet as reunited.
What should I do first when my pet goes missing?
Start searching close to home straight away. Post a report here with a clear photo, then contact your local council to report the pet missing and call the nearest SPCA. Tell your neighbours, post in local lost pet and community groups, and make sure the contact details linked to your pet's microchip are current so whoever scans it can reach you.
I found a pet. What should I do?
Check for a tag, then have the pet scanned for a microchip at a vet or your local council: it is the fastest way to find the owner. Report the found pet to your council so it is logged and can be matched to a lost report, and post a found report here with a photo. Keep the pet safe and contained while you check, and let the council guide you on the correct process for your area.
How do the lost pet alerts work?
You sign up with your email, and when a new lost or found report goes live in Palmerston North you get an email with the photo and details. Every email includes a one-click unsubscribe link.