If You Lose an Animal
If you have lost a pet, call the shelter immediately at (518) 374-3944 to file a lost report, or complete the lost report below. We can provide information for other shelters and animal control officers that you should also contact.
The APF houses stray dogs brought to us by animal control officers from the following Schenectady County communities: Duanesburg, Niskayuna, Princetown and Scotia/ Glenville. Dogs from the City of Schenectady and Rotterdam are housed elsewhere, so you should contact them through their animal control officers.
If You Find an Animal
If you find a stray or lost animal, please complete the found report below, or call us at (518) 374-3944, ext. 101.
Lost and Found Listings
Lost and Found Reports
Microchips
Microchipping is the best way to ensure your pet’s safe return home. Dogs who are microchipped are 238% more likely to be reunited with their families than dogs who are not, and cats who are microchipped are more than 2,000% more likely to be reunited with their families than cats who are not.
The Animal Protective Foundation offers microchipping of cats, dogs, and small mammals for just $30 Visit our microchipping page for more information, or call us at (518) 374-3944.
Please Tag Your Cats and Dogs
Putting ID tags on all of your pets is the simplest thing you can do to help ensure their return if lost. Make sure that your pet is always wearing a collar with up-to-date ID tags, even if they are primarily an indoor pet.
Animal Control Contacts:
- Duanesburg – (518) 860-3179
- Niskayuna – (518) 374-3159 or (518) 630-0911
- Princetown – (518) 470-0472
- Rotterdam – (518) 355-7331 or (518) 630-0911
- Schenectady – (518) 382-5200 ext. 5655 or (518) 630-0911
- Scotia/Glenville – (518) 630-0911
Petco Love Lost
Established in 1999, Petco Love formalizes Petco’s longstanding commitment to animal welfare. Petco Love Lost simplifies the search for lost and found pets by offering a free central location to report, search, and share.
Their database includes pets reported by individuals as well as thousands of shelter partners across the country. By uploading a photo of your lost or found pet and reporting it to Petco Love Lost, you make that pet visible to pet parents searching for their pet – making happy pet reunions just a few clicks away. For more information visit petcolovelost.org.
