Check your gates & fences before you open that door

Missouri has its share of inclement weather throughout the year.  From breezy days to severe thunderstorm watches, it only takes a one time incident to lead to a lost pet.  At gust of wind can cause a loose fence gate latch to fly open.  Severe winds can cause entire sections of a fence to fall…

Why Missouri Lost & Found Paws?

Do you want to be part of a change movement? All it takes is one animal lover after another, working together as a community to bring change. We are Missouri Lost & Found Paws. We want to change Missouri. We want Missouri to be known as the #1 state dedicated to reuniting lost and found…

You are your pet’s advocate

Having a lost pet is a unique and emotional pain that hurts us to the core.  When a pet becomes lost, you as the owner are your pet’s one and only voice.  You are your pet’s champion, their cheerleader.  As the owner, it is up to you to do everything in your power to get…

Movers & Shakers

Let’s face it, animals are movers and shakers. They have places to go, people to see. Naturally when we try to snap a photo, they often want to keep things moving.  If you have found a pet and are having a difficult time to capture a still photo, here are some tips from Missouri Lost…

There is power in numbers

Missouri Lost & Found Paws strongly believes that working together as a community, vs working against each other, delivers a much more profound effect in the journey to reunite lost and found pets.  We are here to help owners of lost pets with tips to get the word out about a lost loved one.   We…

What is a Sighting? A sighting is when someone gets a glimpse of a wandering pet.  Many people think that wandering pets are abandoned strays.  Sometimes, yes they are.  But did you know that often times, they are lost pets! They are pets that someone loves very much, and is missing very much. They are…

Winter is coming. Make your signs count.

Do you have a lost pet that you are searching for?  First of all, we are very sorry that this has happened to you. We want to help you get your furry family member home.  With the potential inclement weather that we face during the winter months, Missouri Lost & Found Paws wants to share…

Just one piece of the puzzle…

“…it can take up to two months at times to find an owner.   It is extremely challenging for an owner to find their lost pet.”

A moment to give thanks on this Thanksgiving holiday…

Happy Thanksgiving to our Missouri Lost & Found Paws community.  Every day, our community is growing larger and stronger thanks to animal lovers like you. I would like to take a moment and give thanks to so many individuals and groups that enable Missouri Lost & Found Paws to continue growing and helping our communities…

Safety Tips For Your Pets During The Thanksgiving Holiday!

As we prepare to enjoy the holiday fixins, Missouri Lost & Found Paws wants to share some safety tips for you, your family, friends and furry friends! YOU can make a difference by helping to educate others by sharing the tips below. ONE person CAN save ONE life. It is tried and true! Social media…

Even Rural Dogs Have Homes

Though not everyone feels the same way, many animals are allowed the freedom to roam in our rural areas across Missouri. Many animals in rural communities will go out for an adventure of a couple of days, and return home. Taking a found animal far from its point of origin significantly and negatively impacts that…

Thank you Country Acres Pet Resort & Rescue Center

Thank you to the Country Acres Pet Resort & Rescue Center! They now have Missouri Lost & Found Paws info available for residents and visitors in need of help. Thank you for this interest to work with us to help our community of lost and found pets, and their humans!