Pet FBI

15/10/2026

🐾 If you have lost a pet, use the Halloween trick-or-treating crowds to spread the word! 🎃

👉 Put up signs:
Place a large, bright, and easily readable lost pet sign with your pet's picture and contact information in your front yard to catch the eye of trick-or-treaters.

👉 Network with Neighbors:
Ask your neighbors to keep an eye out for your missing pet and to contact you immediately with any sightings.

👉 Distribute flyers:
Print your pet's photo and contact details on small flyers or labels to hand out to trick-or-treaters and their parents. If you will be taking your children trick-or-treating, take flyers with you to hand out as you go door to door.

If you’ve lost or found a pet, go to PetFBI.org and enter a report in our database. Your report will be shared in your area.

For more pet safety tips - https://petfbi.org/halloween-pet-safety-tips

20/09/2026

Connect the dots for a frantic owner who’s searching for their beloved pet. Become a Pet FBI Special Agent. Pet FBI is a nationwide nonprofit online lost & found pet service; always free of charge. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4hcdg12

18/08/2026

🐾 Let’s Chat About Chips! 🐾

Did you know a microchip can be your pet’s ticket home if they’re ever lost?

✔️ About the size of a grain of rice
✔️ Quick, safe, and affordable
✔️ Can be scanned at any vet or shelter for FREE

But here’s the key ➡️ A chip only works if your contact info is up to date.

🔑 Register the chip after it’s implanted
🔑 Update whenever you move or change numbers
🔑 Check your info at your pet’s annual vet visit

ID tags + microchips = the best chance of getting your pet home safe. 🏡💗

👉 Read more on our blog: https://petfbi.org/chat-about-chips

21/07/2026

Found a pet? 🐈🐕🦜 Someone may be desperately searching for them! Here are five steps to help reunite a lost pet with their family:

✅Notify shelters & animal control
✅Check for ID tags or microchips
✅Post flyers
✅Spread the word online
✅Enter a report at PetFBI.org and search the Pet FBI database

🔗Read more here: https://petfbi.org/i-found-a-pet/found-pet-advice/

13/07/2026

🐾Our very own Kathy Pobloskie was featured on The Science Pawdcast with Jason and Kris Zackowski from Bunsen Berner. Check out the episode and learn about lost pet behavior as well as some important tips for recovering a lost pet.

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30/06/2026

🚨 Extreme Heat Alert 🚨

Many areas are facing dangerous heat and humidity which can be dangerous for people and pets. If your community is feeling the heat, here are two simple ways you can help:

- Leave a bowl of fresh water outside for lost or wandering pets. Refill frequently.

- Check on outdoor pets to ensure they have plenty of shade and clean water.

Stay cool and hydrated!

If you’ve lost or found a pet, or for more tips, go to PetFBI.org.

18/06/2026

July 4th pet safety - time to get ready! 🎇

More pets go missing on July 4th than any other day of the year. Don’t be caught off guard! Fireworks can start soon.

Three important things to do now:

1. Update your pet’s microchip information.
2. Make sure your pet is wearing an ID tag. Tip – If you don’t have a tag, write your phone number on your pet’s collar with permanent marker.
3. Check backyard fences and gates plus all exterior doors to be sure they are secure. Keep your pet indoors or on a leash.

For more pet safety information, visit https://petfbi.org/july-4th-pet-safety-tips/

08/06/2026

🚨 SCAM ALERT FOR PET OWNERS 🚨

A new scam is targeting families with missing pets using AI-generated photos.

Scammers may contact you claiming your pet has been found at a veterinary clinic, emergency hospital, or shelter. They often send a photo that appears to show your pet injured or receiving medical care and demand immediate payment for treatment before you can be reunited.

⚠️ Red flags to watch for:
• They pressure you to pay immediately.
• They refuse to let you speak directly with the clinic.
• They ask for payment through gift cards, payment apps, cryptocurrency, or wire transfers.
• The photo looks unusual, distorted, or doesn't quite match your pet.
• They contacted you after seeing your lost pet post online.

✅ Before sending any money:
• Ask for the name, address, and phone number of the facility.
• Hang up and contact the clinic directly using a phone number you find yourself.
• Request additional photos or a live video call.
• Verify that your pet is actually there before making any payment.

Scammers are becoming more sophisticated, but a legitimate veterinary clinic or shelter will understand your need to verify the situation.

If your pet is missing, stay alert and share this warning with friends and family. Your urgency to find your pet is exactly what scammers are counting on.

For more resources, or to file a lost or found pet report, go to PetFBI.org.

28/05/2026

June is National Pet Preparedness Month.

Disasters can happen anytime - make sure your pets are part of your emergency plan. 🐾

✔ Build an emergency kit
✔ Update ID & microchip info
✔ Plan evacuation routes
✔ Arrange a pet buddy system
✔ Stay informed

Download the free preparedness checklist athttps://petfbi.org/assets/docs/pet-evacuation-checklist.pdf

For more information and advice, go to https://petfbi.org/how-to-protect-your-pet/disaster-preparedness-for-pets/

22/05/2026

Great advice from our partners at Lost Dogs of America!

Summer celebrations can be fun for families — but they can also be stressful and dangerous for pets. Barbecues, fireworks, guests, open doors, and increased outdoor activity create more opportunities for frightened or distracted dogs to escape. Taking a few simple precautions before holiday gatherings and summer events can greatly reduce the risk of a lost pet.