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Lost and found animals are housed at the Aurora Animal Shelter. If your pet is at the shelter, please come to the shelter to reclaim it during business hours.

We have received reports of scams involving individuals falsely claiming to be employees of our animal shelter, requesting money to help save found pets, and demanding a financial deposit. Please be aware that we never contact patrons to request money over the phone. If you receive such a call, do not provide personal or financial information. Instead, report the incident to the Aurora Police Department by completing an online crime report (select "Fraud-Confidence Game or Scam" at the bottom of the webpage) or call 303.739.6000 for assistance.

Stay vigilant and protect yourself from these fraudulent activities.

Requirements to reclaim a pet:

• Be at least 18 years of age

• Bring a valid photo ID

• Bring proof of ownership. Acceptable proof of ownership are items such as: photos, adoption paperwork or vet records. If your pet is microchipped and the chip is registered to you, then proof of ownership is not required.

• Impoundment and boarding fees are due on pick up.

Shelter Fees

After-hours assistance for injured, ill or lost and found pets

Injured and ill pets found after hours can be taken to VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital at 9770 East Alameda Ave., Denver, CO 80247. If possible, please contact them at 303.366.2639 prior to arriving. The pet will remain at VCA until they can arrange to pick up with the shelter. This service is only for injured and ill lost and found pets that are found after hours. Please note that VCA is not associated with the Aurora Animal Shelter, any questions pertaining to the shelter should be directed to the Aurora Animal Shelter.

• Ask you neighbors if they recognize the pet and whom it may belong to.

• Check the collar for tags.

• Bring the pet to a local veterinary office to scan for a microchip.

• Post found ads online at the sites mentioned in the below Tips on Locating a Lost Pet section.

• If you are unable to locate the owner, pets can be brought to the your local shelter or humane society. Pets found in Aurora can be brought to the Aurora Animal Shelter (kennels are at capacity, please call in advance to verify that kennel space is available).

• Utilize online resources to post and search the community's lost & found sections. Such online resources include: 24 Pet Connect, Finding Rover, Pawboost, Craigslist, the Nextdoor App and Facebook Pages (such Facebook pages include: Colorado Lost & Found Pets, Lost & Found Pets Aurora Colorado Only, Aurora & Arapahoe County Lost & Found Pets, etc.).

• Search local animal shelters and humane societies. Check these organizations frequently and provide them with a flyer.

• Contact your microchip company. If your pet is microchipped, notify the microchip company that your pet is lost and verify that your contact information is up to date. If you are unsure which microchip company to call, contact your vet or find out where the microchip was implanted. They should have the chip information in your records.

• Post and pass out flyers. Your flyer should have a good-quality photo, a general pet description, and your contact information. You can email your flyer to the Aurora Animal Shelter at [email protected].

• Update your tag information. If your pet is wearing a rabies tag and/or a city license, contact your vet and city shelter to ensure your contact information is current.

• Leave an item of clothing, their bedding or their litterbox outside. The scent from these items can help guide them back home.