Lost & Found Pets

Each year, Aurora Animal Care and Control takes in over 1,500 animals. On average, over 60% of these arrive as lost, found, or stray animals. Sadly, very few of these animals carry some form of identification or microchip allowing us to notify their owners when they are found. Despite the unfavorable odds, the staff of Aurora Animal Care and Control work very hard to reunite as many lost animals with their owners as possible.

I Lost An Animal

Dealing with a lost pet can be a very emotional time for the pet and its family. If you or someone you know has lost a pet, please view helpful information on reporting a lost animal, locating your lost animal, and preventing loss.

I Found An Animal

With the assistance of well-informed and observant community members, Aurora Animal Care and Control works hard to reunite lost animals with their families. Find out how to report a found animal and what to do if you find a stray animal.

Aurora Animal Care and Control's Reclaim Protocol for Stray & Relinquished Animals

All citizens reclaiming an animal from Aurora Animal Care and Control will be required to provide proof of ownership and a valid Driver’s License or State ID. Stray animals are held for a 5-day stray hold before becoming property of the City. View the applicable ordinance.

If you have found a pet in the City of Aurora, please call 630-256-3630. If you found a pet outside of Aurora city limits, please call non-emergency police for the city in which the pet was found.