Whether it is an emergency, a lost pet, or you need to surrender or adopt — here is how to reach the right people fast.
If your pet is in distress, these are the fastest ways to get professional help — day or night.
24/7 hotline for toxic ingestion, plants, medications, and household chemicals.
Call (888) 426-4435Find the nearest 24-hour emergency veterinary clinic open right now.
Search ER vets →Veterinary telehealth and nurse advice lines for non-urgent questions.
Browse hotlines →Adopt, surrender, foster, or volunteer. These networks connect you to shelters and rescues across the country.
Search thousands of shelters and rescues by zip code, breed, and species.
Visit site →Nationwide network of ASPCA-affiliated shelters with adoptable pets and surrender services.
Visit site →No-kill sanctuary network with resources for fostering, adopting, and rehoming.
Visit site →Find your local Humane Society chapter for adoptions, clinics, and cruelty reporting.
Visit site →Lost or found a pet? These tools and registries help reunite families fast.
Universal microchip registry lookup
Free lookup for any brand of microchip. Instantly see which registry a chip is enrolled with so you can contact the owner.
Look up a chipFacebook-integrated alert network
Post lost or found pets to a network of local Facebook groups, shelters, and volunteers. Alerts reach thousands in your area.
Post an alertCity and county stray pickup
Report strays, injured animals on the road, or cruelty concerns. They can scan for chips and transport to a safe shelter.
Dial 311 (non-emergency) or search your city + "animal control"
Hyper-local neighborhood network
Post photos and last-known location to your neighborhood. Many lost pets are found within a few blocks by neighbors who see the post.
Open NextdoorIf you need help feeding your pet, organizations like Feeding America and local SPCA chapters run pet food pantries.
Find a food bank →Vaccines, spay/neuter, and basic care at reduced cost. Search the ASPCA or Humane Society clinic directories.
Find low-cost care →Certified applied animal behaviorists (CAAB) and veterinary behaviorists for aggression, anxiety, and training issues.
Find a behaviorist →Ready.gov and Red Cross have pet-specific disaster checklists. Know your evacuation route and pet-friendly shelters.
Get prepared →A Tails report travels with your pet. Vets, shelters, and emergency clinics can instantly see medical history, chip status, and emergency contacts.