Lost & Found Pets in Manchester, NH

Manchester Animal Shelter helps connect lost pets with their families and provides guidance so you know exactly what to do next. Start with the option below that matches your situation.

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Lost or Found a Pet? Start Here

Not in Manchester?

If the pet was lost or found outside Manchester, you should contact your local animal control office, police department, or nearest animal shelter.


Different areas have different procedures, and contacting the correct local agency helps avoid delays.

I Found a Pet

You’re the first step in helping it find it’s way home. If you’ve found an animal in Manchester, please call our shelter or Animal Control (792-5461). If after hours, fill out a found pet report here:

Report a Found Pet →

I Lost My Pet

Report your missing pet so the shelter can help match it with found reports and post it on our Facebook page.

Report a Lost Pet →

I Lost My Dog

For lost dogs, also report through Granite State Dog Recovery to increase visibility across New Hampshire.

Granite State Dog Recovery →

Report a Lost or Found Pet

Report a Lost or Found Pet

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What Happens After You Report

Once you submit a lost or found pet report:



  • The shelter keeps your information on file
  • Staff may use the information to help match lost and found reports
  • When appropriate, pets may be shared through shelter communication channels to increase visibility

Need Help Right Away?

If you’re unsure what to do or need help with next steps, contacting the shelter directly can help you move forward quickly.