Lost & Found Pets in Tippecanoe County, Indiana

How to report a lost pet, find strays, and check shelter intake

Quick Answer

If you lose a pet in Tippecanoe County, immediately file a report with Almost Home Humane Society and contact your local Animal Control agency. Check stray-intake lists daily. Stray dogs are usually taken to Almost Home Humane Society and held for 3–5 days before evaluation for adoption.

Where to Report a Lost Pet

Almost Home Humane Society

1705 S 2nd Street
Lafayette, IN 47905
Phone: 765-474-5222
Lost/Found Reports: https://www.almosthomehumane.org/lost-found/

Handles:
• Lost pet reports
• Found pet reports
• Stray animal intake listings
• Reunification support

Most stray dogs found in Tippecanoe County end up here.

Animal Control Contacts

Call your local Animal Control depending on where the pet was lost or found.

What to Do Immediately

• File a lost pet report with Almost Home
• Notify the correct Animal Control agency
• Check the shelter in person when possible
• Search nearby neighborhoods
• Post on local social media groups
• Contact your pet’s microchip company to update “lost” status
• Bring or upload a recent photo of your pet

Stray Holding Periods

Stray dogs are typically held for 3–5 days to allow owners to claim them.
After this period, they may be evaluated for adoption.

Note: Healthy stray cats are usually not picked up unless injured or in danger.

If You Found a Pet

• Check for ID tags
• Take the pet to a vet or shelter to scan for a microchip
• File a “Found Pet” report with Almost Home
• Post on neighborhood groups and Nextdoor
• Contact Animal Control if the pet appears injured or aggressive

It is illegal to keep a found dog without attempting to locate the owner.

Helpful Links

Lost & Found Reports – Almost Home:
https://www.almosthomehumane.org/lost-found/

Microchip Lookup Tool:
https://www.petmicrochiplookup.org/

Lafayette Animal Control:
https://www.lafayette.in.gov/204/Animal-Control

West Lafayette Animal Control:
https://www.westlafayette.in.gov/department/?fDD=32-0

Lost & Found Pets — What to do if your pet is missing or you’ve found someone else’s pet.
Pet Adoption — Find local shelters and organizations offering pets for adoption.
Pet Licensing — Learn about local pet licensing requirements and where to register your pet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How often should I check the shelter?
A: Daily. In-person visits are strongly recommended.

Q: Will the shelter call me if they find my pet?
A: Only if you have a lost report filed with correct contact info.

Q: Are stray cats picked up?
A: Only if injured, sick, or aggressive.

Q: Does Animal Control scan animals for microchips?
A: Yes. All strays are scanned upon intake.

Summary

To find a lost pet in Tippecanoe County, report it immediately to Almost Home Humane Society and local Animal Control. Act quickly, check listings daily, and use microchip tools to increase your chance of being reunited.

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