Lost Your Dog?

We're sorry — losing a dog is stressful and frightening. The good news is that there are proven steps you can take, and a dedicated platform in South Africa that specialises in reuniting lost dogs with their owners.

What to do right now

Search your area immediately. Walk or drive through your neighbourhood. Call your dog's name. Check nearby parks, streets, and open spaces.
Alert your neighbours. Door-to-door or via your local WhatsApp group. Many dogs are found within a few streets of home.
Contact local vets and shelters. Call every vet and animal welfare organisation in your area. Someone may have handed your dog in.
Post on Lost Dogs SA. This is South Africa's dedicated lost-and-found dog platform. It's free to use and reaches a nationwide audience of people looking out for lost dogs.

Found a dog?

If you've found a dog, take them to a nearby vet to scan for a microchip — it's free and takes a few minutes. Post a found listing on Lost Dogs SA so the owner can find you. Keep the dog safe in the meantime; someone is likely searching for them.

Visit Lost Dogs SA

Post a lost or found listing, search existing reports, and connect with a community of people helping reunite dogs with their families across South Africa.

Go to Lost Dogs SA →