Lost Pets

Lost Pets

Is your pet missing?

We’re sorry your pet has gone missing. We may be able to help.  Check to see if your pet has  been Reported Found by good Samaritans or brought in our care (Strays in Custody).  If you don’t see your missing pet listed on either of those pages, complete a Lost Pet Report.  We check these reports throughout the day to help you locate your pet.

If you find your pet on your own, please call or email the animal shelter so we can cancel your report and celebrate!

Have you found someone’s pet?

Help us get them home! These pets have been reported lost by their owners. If you find an animal matching one of these descriptions, please file a Found Report with us, bring the pet to the shelter, or call your local police department and ask for Animal Control.

Please note: The Lost and Found reports are not updated in real-time. We ask that you allow our staff 24-48 hours to enter your report into our system.

Lost Pet FAQ’S

Our goal is to reunite all lost pet’s with their owners. To reclaim your pet, please stop by the RHSPCA. We require : 

  • A valid form of photo ID
  • Proof of Ownership
  • An up to date Rabies vaccination
  • A carrier or leash/collar (available for purchase at the RHSPCA)
  • A county or city license (for dogs only)

Under Virginia state law, to release an animal on stray hold to a potential owner, we must receive proof of ownership. Proof of ownership includes :

  • Vet Records with your information, and your pet’s information
  • A microchip
  • An adoption, purchase, or rehoming contract
  • A county or city license

Rabies vaccinations are required by VA state law. Your pet will need to receive one prior to leaving the shelter.

  • We offer our expedited same-day vaccination service for $50. This includes transportation to the vet that must be done by RHSPCA staff.
  • We can also administer in house rabies vaccines for $25. Your pet will have to stay at the shelter until one of our veterinarians are at the shelter to administer the vaccine.

The RHSPCA is required by VA state law to provide licenses for all residents of Harrisonburg City or Rockingham County, prior to the pet leaving the shelter. These licenses prove rabies vaccination status, prove ownership, and registers the pet with the city or county treasurer’s office. Please review the rates for city tags or county tags.

The RHSPCA charges a rate for each day your pet is here to help cover the cost of food and care they received while in our custody.

  • 1st Offense : $8
  • 2nd Offense : $12
  • 3rd Offense : $16
  • 4th Offense : $20

For advice on how to find a lost pet, check out this helpful article.

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