Lost a dog or cat in Staten Island?
Act fast and stay close to home: most lost pets are found near where they went missing. PawsGuardian helps neighbors in Staten Island bring pets home without sharing names, phone numbers or home addresses.
If your pet is lost in Staten Island
- Search your block right away: under porches, decks, cars and bushes. Call your pet in a calm, happy voice.
- Call your local animal control, nearby shelters and vets in Richmond County, and visit shelters in person.
- Turn on Lost Mode in PawsGuardian. Your pet appears on the Lost pets list for Staten Island, and you are alerted when someone nearby reports a similar pet.
- Share your pet’s photo and the area, never your home address.
If you found a pet in Staten Island
- Keep yourself and the pet safe, and offer water.
- Scan the PawsGuardian QR tag on the collar with your phone camera, or take a photo in “I found a pet”.
- The owner is asked privately. If they confirm, a private chat opens. You never need an account.
- A vet or shelter can also scan for a microchip for free.
Protect your pet before it happens
Register your dog or cat free with photos from several angles. Add Full protection for a one-time $5 to get a mailed QR collar tag and AI photo matching, so anyone in Staten Island with a phone can reach you privately.
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