Lost or Found Pet? Start Here.
Report a Lost or Found Pet
Are you missing a pet? Report lost or found animals to GIHS and we will display them below to assist in reuniting owners and pets. Please note that when animals are brought into GIHS, they are immediately logged into our system as “new arrival” and will display below for a minimum of 72 hours. These animals are NOT available for adoption; please do not inquire about adoption until these animals move to the Adoption page.
See your pet? Please contact us at (409) 740-1919 to make an appointment for redemption.
If you are missing a pet, please use these helpful tips to increase your chances of reunion with your missing pet.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Texas law states that after a stray pet goes 72 hours unclaimed, ownership falls to the pet’s current caretaker (a.k.a. GIHS) and the pet can legally be placed up for adoption. It is of utmost importance that you check frequently for your lost pet!
Cats that have recently arrived at the shelter are listed here.
Dogs that have recently Arrived at the shelter are listed here.
The animals below are NOT IN CUSTODY at the shelter. These animals have been reported lost by their owner within the last 90 days. If you see one of them, please bring them to the shelter or contact animal services for assistance getting them home.
Helpful Tips for Lost and Found Pets
Call and Visit Shelters:
Contact the Galveston Island Humane Society and other animal shelters in your surrounding area to see if your pet is there or if someone has filed a Found Report for your animal. It is suggested that you visit in person. Your description may not be the same as ours.
File a Lost Report:
File a lost report online here. Don’t forget to send pictures of the animal.
Search Our Website:
If your pet has been missing for a while, also search our Available for Adoption page. Found pets are available for adoption after three days – the stray hold period required by law.
Continue Searching:
Follow up by visiting or calling the Galveston Island Humane Society and other shelters and continue checking shelter websites – your pet may show up after you called or searched the first time.
Microchip Information
If your pet is microchipped and you have had ANY change in phone number, address, or any other information, please contact your pet’s microchip company ASAP to update that information and/or verify that it is correct. Up-to-date information is a MUST because when we scan your pet for a microchip, all we read is a number which is then plugged into a database with the given information in it. GIHS staff strives to find owners with out-of-date information, however, current and accurate information all but guarantees that if your pet ends up here, it can be easily returned to you! Remember, microchips can be read by many organizations, so do not depend on your local shelter, they must be current.
Create a Lost Pet Flier:
Create a “Lost Pet” flier and post it at local veterinarian hospitals or clinics, pet stores, coffee shops, and on Facebook post on Lost Pets of Galveston Island.
Social Media
Make sure to check Lost Pets of Galveston Island. Post your lost pet’s information on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and any other social media site. Ask your friends to share your pet’s info. Remember to note information about your pet, when and where he/she went missing and any other pertinent information (i.e. any required medications, identifying marks, rewards, etc.).