Lost Pet Services: Giving Hope, Saving Lives
More Than Just Lost and Found
Lost Pet Services (LPS) started as a Facebook group, "Lost and Found Pets 941," after the founder, Patty Giarrusso, experienced the heartbreak of losing her beloved dogs, Jackson Browne and Rocko. Thankfully, they were found, but that experience ignited a mission: to reunite families with their lost pets. Growing to Serv
e a Community
Today, LPS is the largest, most active lost and found organization in Manatee, Sarasota, and Charlotte Counties. Our Facebook group has over 53,000 members, growing steadily, and we've successfully reunited thousands of pets with their families. The Medical Assistance Program “There’s No Place Like Home” and PAWS Project (Partners for Animal Welfare) offer a safety net for pets and pet owners in need. A small sampling of the hundreds of our recipients of giving can be seen on our website. https://www.lostfoundpets941.com/recipientsofgiving and paws-project.org. We provide:
• Financial aid for medical care: We help families avoid the agonizing decision of surrendering or euthanizing a pet due to financial constraints.
• Adoption and foster care: We find loving homes for lost strays and surrendered pets.
• Veterinary services: We provide financial assistance for critical/emergency medical care and routine/preventative care, ensuring owned pets receive the care they need, from emergencies to sick visits.
• Safety-net resources: We offer comprehensive support to prevent pet surrenders, including essential supplies (food, litter, bedding), pet equipment (collars/leashes, crates, gates), financial assistance (rental deposits, shelter fees), and temporary boarding and behavioral training.
• Lost pet recovery services: We assist in reuniting lost pets with their families.
• Free resources: We provide microchips, ID tags, microchip scanners, and educational materials to promote pet safety and responsible ownership. Saving Lives, One Pet at a Time
Since 2018, LPS has:
• Granted over $240,000 in medical financial aid to pets in need.
• Helped reunite over 28,000 pets with their families.
• Been honored to receive the Small Business of the Year – Nonprofit Category 2022 from the Manatee Chamber
Our Mission: Keeping Pets and Those Who Love Them Together
LPS strives to keep loved pets out of shelters and in their homes, preventing families from enduring the devastating loss of a companion due to financial hardship. Community Supported, Community Driven
LPS is entirely reliant on donations, grants, and fundraising. We receive no government funding. Your support allows us to continue caring for our community's sick, injured, and abandoned pets. Join the Movement
We are committed to preventing surrender or economic euthanasia by providing financial assistance to ensure companion pets live their fullest lives happy, healthy, and at home with those who love them. Together, we can give hope and save more lives. LOST PET SERVICES, INC. IS A NONPROFIT SECTION 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 496, FLORIDA STATUTES, THE SOLICITATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS ACT ( REGISTRATION ). A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES AT WWW.800HELPFLA.COM OR BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.
