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Lost Pets & Return-to-Home

Reunite lost/stray dogs and cats with their families with return-to-home programming.

Help more lost and “stray” pets be more quickly reunited with their families. Return-to-home (RTH) programs are always evolving, with more data, technology, and interest — allowing shelters and rescues to put in place more effective practices that get lost pets back home and keep them from filling kennels.

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Get the help you need

Find the answers you need for common questions related to lost pets and return-to-home.

Field Return-to-Home Owner Training Playbook

A step-by-step guide to training staff on effective, compassionate return-to-home practices.
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Lost and Loved: Empowering Your Community

Discover ways to empower pet owners and the public to help lost pets find their way home faster.
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Ready-to-Use Templates for Lost Pet Outreach

Access customizable flyers and social posts to boost lost pet reunification in your community.
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Where, Oh Where, Has My Little Dog Gone?

Explore real-world tactics and data-driven approaches to improve lost pet return-to-home rates.
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The network is a free community of over 5,000 animal welfare organizations, including shelters, rescue groups, spay/neuter groups, transport groups, and other support organizations.

The Best Friends Network is your support system in your journey to save the lives of dogs and cats in your communities. Network partners gain access to exclusive challenges, grants, resources, and dedicated support.

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