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Partnership with Petco Love Lost
The City of Midland Animal Services is excited to work with Petco Love Lost to help find lost and found pets. This collaboration lets us use advanced technology and a wide range of resources to reunite missing pets with their owners quickly. With Petco Love Lost, residents can easily report lost or found animals online, upload photos, and get real-time updates and alerts. Our goal is to ensure that pets are safely returned to their families, strengthening the bond in our community. Read more and visit Petco's website to learn more about this effort and how we can help reunite you with your pet(s).
Lost Pets: What To Do
If your pet is missing, time is of the essence. Follow these simple steps to increase your chances of finding your furry friend.
Immediate Steps
- Search Your Neighborhood: Begin by searching nearby streets and talking to your neighbors. Your pet might be closer than you think.
- Share their scent: Place familiar items like their bed or toys near common entryways. This helps guide them home using their sense of smell.
- Contact Midland Animal Services: Report your lost pet to Midland Animal Services and include a detailed description (breed, color, size, and unique features).
Petco Love Lost
- Search on Petco Love Lost: Use Petco Love Lost’s image recognition to search for your pet or create a shareable alert. Upload a picture, and their system will search found pets nationwide.
- Share your listing: Distribute your Petco Love Lost listing on Facebook, Craigslist, and Nextdoor to spread the word.
Spread the Word
- Social Media and Online Platforms: Share your lost pet’s photo and description in local social media groups and forums.
- Examples: PawBoost, Nextdoor, and Facebook groups like "West Texas Pet Detective" and "Midland/Odessa Texas Lost and Found Pets."
- Create Posters/Flyers: Design eye-catching flyers with your pet’s picture and your contact info. Distribute them in your neighborhood, at local businesses, vet clinics, and high-traffic areas near where your pet was last seen.
Additional Tips
Finding a lost pet can take time. Regularly update your Petco Love Lost listing and check with local shelters to stay informed.
- Update microchip info: Ensure your pet’s microchip details are current. This is critical if someone finds your pet and scans them.
- Stay patient: Don’t lose hope—keep checking shelters and updating online listings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Start by searching your neighborhood, talking to your neighbors, and notifying Midland Animal Services. Also, list your pet on Petco Love Lost for broader exposure.
Post clear photos and detailed descriptions on social media groups and platforms like Nextdoor, PawBoost, and local Facebook pages dedicated to lost pets.
- Description: Breed, color, size, gender, and distinguishing features.
- Last Seen: Date, time, and location where your pet was last seen.
- Contact Information: Your name, phone number, and email address.
- Visit Our Shelter: Come to our shelter at 1200 N. Fairgrounds Rd. to check if your pet has been brought in.
- Online Listings: Check our website or social media pages for listings of pets that have been found.
- Using 24Petconnect helps you find your lost pet by allowing you to search through a network of rescue and shelter partners. You can see if participating organizations have taken in your pet by entering details. This expands your search beyond local shelters and increases the chances of locating your pet quickly and efficiently.
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Animal Services
Physical Address
1200 N Fairgrounds Rd
Midland, TX 79706
Phone: 432-685-7420Fax: 432-686-1603
Hours
Sunday and Wednesday - CLOSED
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday - 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Surrender Hours & Dates
Tuesdays & Thursdays
11:00 am - 2:00pmMore information on surrendering:
Last Updated: 07/11/2025