Found a Pet?
If you found a lost animal, do not call 911.
Due to budget constraints, the City of Des Moines provides limited animal control services for dangerous animals and does not provide lost pet services.
Please use this guide to find assistance in reuniting the pet with its owner or locating appropriate shelter services.
Immediate Steps:
• Injured Animal? Contact a 24-hour animal hospital.
• Animal Bit Someone? Call 911 for a police response.
• Just Lost or Found?
Police and Animal Control will not respond to routine lost/found pets.
• If safe, keep the animal in a secure area away from traffic.
• Check for ID tags and attempt to contact the owner.
• Scan for a microchip – available for free at DMPD, local vets, or shelters.
Online Resources:
Post found pets on:
• PawBoost
• Nextdoor App
• Neighbors by Ring App
• Local Facebook Groups:
o Lost and Found Pets of South King County, Washington State
o Lost Dogs of King County WA
• Lost Dogs of King County
Helpful Shelters & Organizations:
Please note: Des Moines does not contract with the following. Contact directly to inquire about services.
• Auburn Valley Humane Society
4910 A St SE, Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 249-7849
• Emerald City Pet Rescue
20 S Idaho St, Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 557-4661
• The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County
2608 Center St, Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 383-2733
• Metro Animal Services
1200 39th Ave SE, Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 299-7387
• Resilient Hearts Animal Sanctuary
3409 Stone Way N, Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 395-9372
• Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC)
21615 64th Ave S, Kent, WA 98032
(206) 296-7387
• Seattle Animal Shelter
2061 15th Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 386-7387
• Seattle Humane
13212 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 641-0080
• Underdog Pet Rescue & Rehabilitation
600 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 413-8596