Lost and Found page


"My family has gotten lost - will you help me find them?"


Our Arlo is missing in Arcata! Keep your eyes peeled -photo attached We adopted Arlo last week and he got free. He has been lost for 2 days now, around 3rd and G Street. We suspect he may go towards the marsh or other areas that are not full of people. He gets nervous and scared around large groups and strangers. If you are driving or walking around Arcata, please bring treats with you and call us or the county/arcata police if you see him and can't wrangle him up. You have to throw treats in his direction before he may come to you. A photo of Arlo is attached. Please spread the word to those you know in Arcata, work in Arcata, or frequent the area. He could have traveled to any part even the forest. He is micro chipped as well. Please help us bring Arlo home.



To report a pet lost or found, please email CAF or call 826-PETS.


This kitten was found on Christmas Day so we have been calling him Chris. He is a DSH grey tabby. He is still looking for his people before CAF puts him up for adoption. He wasn't altered at the time he was found, but he will be neutered soon. He is probably between 10-14 weeks old. You can email or call if you think this is your kitty.

Here's What to Do For a Lost Pet:

    1.   Call the County Animal Shelter (840-9132) to report lost or found pets.

    2.   Visit the County Animal Shelter as soon as possible and look for your pet. The Shelter should be visited at least once every 24 hours and at a minimum of once every 48 hours.

    3.   Make lost pet posters. Include a picture, description and information on how to get in touch with you. Post them at public places in your neighborhood. (Check local ordinances on posting)

   4.   Check with your friends and neighbors. Make 3" X 5" file cards with the appropriate information and distribute them in your neighborhood.

    5.   Keep in contact with the shelter.

    6.   The Times-Standard will place free notices of lost and found pets in their classified section. Contact them at (707) 441-0555.

    7.   The North Coast Journal also runs pet Lost and Found classifieds FREE of charge. Contact them at (707) 826-2000 or ncjournal@northcoastjournal.com.