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My dog Buddy was lost on May 3, 2022, when the handyman left the gate open.  He's chipped and registered.  Whoever has Buddy has not had him scanned.  Some people don't know about microchips or scanning.  They care for found animals thinking they are helping the dog while grieving owners are helpless. Buddy's loss is the driving force behind Scan Lost Animals, Inc.  Our vision is to get all found animals scanned as quickly as possible to return to their owners. 

We received a call from a person who thought they found Buddy.  He has unique identifiers and once we realized it wasn't Buddy, the caller disclosed he couldn't keep the dog because it was found at a nursing home where animals are not allowed.  We offered to foster the dog until the owners were located.  We took him to the Humane Society of the Desert, had him scanned and found a chip.  The dog had been lost for two years.  Poppy is now home with his owners. 

Our little 7-pound, 15.5-year-old Yorkie was in a deep depression with severe separation anxiety as a result of Buddy being lost.  We met Titus at the shelter and adopted him on a trial basis to see if he fit in our home and liked small dogs.  There were serious alpha issues, and Titus was returned a week later.  Some stories have a happy ending for shelter rescues. Titus was adopted and we provided his DNA report to the new owners. He will make a lifelong companion. 

Several friends contacted us about this stray dog. We followed up with the person who found him in Indio, CA. and drove to his location to help her catch him.  He was scanned and no chip was found.  We fostered him trying to locate the owners.  Over 150 attempts and no owners were found.   He's been chipped and rehomed.  His adoption will be finalized soon.  He's in a loving home, groomed, loved and well fed.  Some stories have a happy ending for strays.

Friends thought this could be Buddy.  We spoke to the people who had found this happy dog, and it was a girl.  She was scanned, and the people who scanned her said she was chipped but not registered.  I was given the microchip number, located the AVID chip on their website, the chip number was indeed registered.  Her name is ROSEBUD, and she was reunited with her owners in a matter of a few hours.  Happy endings always give me goosebumps.   Become a Volunteer to find out for yourself. 

Rochelle called today.  She was fostering two lost pugs found in Indio and needed them scanned.  She was unable to drive to the shelter for scanning.   We made a few phone calls and located a volunteer to assist Rochelle.  When we returned her call to arrange scanning much to our delight Rochelle had already located the owners and the dogs were reunited.  Sometimes it takes a village, and our goal is to reunite lost animals with their owners.  Thanks Rochelle for all you do for the community.

Received a message from Cali at the Humane Society to scan a lost dog at Mission Lakes Country Club.  The dog was saved from a pack of coyotes chasing it.  Rafael, the MLCC employee was caring for the dog.  He was scanned, a chip was found.  We contacted the registrar and the dog had been surrendered four years prior.  With help from the former owner, we located the current owner.  Kuma is now home, and we asked the owner to please register Kuma under his name in case this ever happens again. 

We received a call from Kristi. She caught a dog she'd been tracking for a while.  They came over to get scanned.  As you can see this little guy was completely covered in old, matted dreadlocks indicating he'd been lost for a very long time. His eyes were completely covered, and he could barely walk his hair was so badly matted. We cleaned him up the best we could.  No chip was found.  The pup was a senior and she named him LUCKY.  Looking for the owners while safe and lots of love at Kristi's.

Meet Buddy-Spot!  A few months ago, our Angel MaLia started tracking, feeding and finally captured this stray.  Ironically his name was Buddy.  Not chipped. Extensive owner search.  We fostered him until we knew he’d fit into our home as a family member. He’s a perfect fit.  He and Poco get along like they’ve known each other forever.  They sleep together, share toys and food.  Please say hello to our latest addition to the pack.  We’re all waiting for our lost Buddy to return, too.

Karen from Bronco Bijou Ranch Pet Rescue called us about a lost dog found in Desert Hot Springs needing to be scanned.  In the morning we touched base, Karen picked up the lost puppy and had it scanned, but there wasn't a microchip.  Several posts were made on social media sites.  The owner saw the post on Nextdoor and he was reunited with his owner on September 10, 2022.  We stress the importance of having pets chipped.  BeBe could've been home 4 days sooner had he been chipped & registered.  

We received a call from a friend in Thousand Palms who found this well-behaved girl on her morning walk.  She had a chip, but the owner couldn't be found.  The dog's name is Phoebe.  Weeks passed; and on September 22, the owner was located through friends who recognized our posts on social media. Phoebe is doing well and is currently being fostered by a loving family until she can be reunited with her owner.  It's always a happy ending when the lost pet is taken care of no matter what!  

Saw this lost dog on the DHS Lost & Found Group seeking its owner.  Volunteered to scan it and talked with the people who had the friendly dog.  I was on my way out the door to go to the location when I checked my messages and discovered the dog's owners were located.  Every pet and animal should be chipped and registered.  You never know when your beloved pet will get lost. If you want information about microchipping your pets, please contact us. We're here to help. 

Lead Volunteer Scanner Chris met with Jake and lost dog "Primo" in North Palm Springs today.  Jake named him Primo, and he's chipped, but not registered.  Chip implanted by Jurupa Valley Riverside County Shelter.  Chris will contact shelter and ask them to contact the owner.  If owner cannot be found, Jake will begin the adoption process.  In the meantime, dog is safe, and Jake is fostering the dog until owners can be located. No matter which way we look at it, this story has a happy ending. 

Scanner Volunteer Angie takes a proactive approach with her volunteering.  She scours social media hunting for people who find lost animals every morning. Today she contacted a woman online who found this thirsty dog.  Angie met the woman who found the dog, and the dog was not chipped.  The dog's finder started to look around the neighborhood.  It wasn't long before the owner of the dog was located.  Angie shared the importance of microchipping & registering pets with the woman.  Lesson learned!

Rochelle scanned this pug and because there wasn't a chip, she fostered him until his owners were located.  The owners saw him on Pawboost.com and contacted us immediately.  The reunion of Chester and his family was awesome.  "I really wanted to cry. That little boy will be going home soon," said Rochelle.  He had been missing for nearly two months after being stolen from the family yard. The owners are extremely happy to be taking him home and YES! They will be getting him microchipped!

Volunteer Angie was contacted today to scan a lost dog in Indio.   This beautiful puppy was microchipped.  The owners were contacted and will be arranging a time to pick up their lost dog with the person who found their dog.  This is a perfect example of the importance of microchipping your pets and registering them in case they get lost.  Being reunited with your lost pet as quickly as possible is our goal.  

Volunteer Raquel scanned these two little darlings yesterday in Mecca, and they didn't have a chip. Today, Volunteer Angie made sure both dogs were safe and took them to the Palm Springs Animal Shelter.  Now, they'll be microchipped.   If you're interested in fostering or adopting, please contact the shelter.  Our SLA Volunteers are the BEST!  Thanks for all you do to help save lost animals.  

Volunteer Angie is always on top of things.  She located a person who requested SLA visit and scan a found dog.  Director Chris arrived, scanned and no chip was located.  Dog was found on Sycamore in Desert Hot springs CA 92241.  Walked up to Armando’s house where they were sitting outside last night and hung around.  Armando locked him inside his yard until he could get him scanned.  Smart Samaritan! Pyrenees now at DHS Animal Control. Great teamwork by Scan Lost Animals Volunteers. 

Volunteers Calie and Heather are a great team always working to reunite a lost animal with its owners.    This beauty was lost and found by a compassionate man in Cathedral City, CA. You can tell by the look on the dog's face he wanted to go home.  Scanned. Chipped.  Owner located.  Reunited same day.  That's how we create goosebumps and happy endings.  If you'd like to become a volunteer to help lost animals be reunited with their owners, please contact us today.  

SLA received a text about a found dog in Desert Hot Springs.  We were in the vicinity and responded promptly.  The little darling was chipped, but not registered. We posted on social media and located the owner's phone number. Brookie was reunited with his owners within a few hours of being reported lost.  The finder, Marilyn, was thrilled, and the owner's tears of joy spoke for themselves.  Want to create happy memories? Volunteer with us today.  

Social Media is one of the best places to look when you've lost or found a stray animal.  We were tagged in a comment by Jose and responded promptly to help the finder, Sendy, locate this beautiful boy's owners.  No Chip.  No Registration.  And it was Sunday morning.  This became a huge team effort involving many volunteers, neighbors, friends and local facilities.  Palm Springs Animal Shelter Intake saw the adoptability of this boy.  He was so happy to have been found.  Call (760) 416-5718.

Neighbor Trudy is our resident dog magnet.  She seems to find and attract lost dogs often.  We read her post on Nextdoor and responded promptly with our contact information.  The owner saw our phone number and called us immediately.  Scan Lost Animals assisted Trudy to reunite the sweet little Yorkie boy Charlie with his owners within a few hours.  He is chipped.  Not registered, but the implant Riverside County contacted Kimberly and Ron immediately.  Everyone was so happy.  Joyous occasion. 

Volunteer LaVera's first microchip scanning appointment had a very happy ending.  Early in the day, Jennifer and her son found this little darling alone on the road. Jennifer posted on social media and one of her friends Cynthia referred her to call Scan Lost Animals, Inc. Within a matter of a few hours, the lost little dog was reunited with the owner in the photo. LaVera and Team SLA were pleased. She'll always remember her first!  We love making goosebumps and happy endings.  

Volunteer Angie worked with Finder Lea in Indio, California to scan this little Cattle Dog puppy.   He is not chipped.  We are working with Lea to find a foster.  Volunteer Joanne is actively helping to look for a foster.  If this puppy is your dog, please contact us through our live chat located on every page of the website.  We will do our best to reunite you with your lost puppy.  We are doing our best to create a happy ending for this puppy.  Thank you all for your help.

Volunteer Heather was contacted to scan a lost dog in Indio.  This little girl was chipped, but the chip was not registered.  Finder is planning to contact Coachella Valley Animal Control who implanted the chip to locate the owners.  The Finder said they will adopt the pup if owners are not found.  If this is your puppy, please contact us and we will do our best to reunite you.  Another saved stray and happy ending. 

Volunteer Angie met with the finder of these beautiful dogs and scanned them for a microchip.  No chip was found.   Finder could no longer keep the dogs and located a foster to temporarily hold them until the owners could be located.  The desert area has a very large population of lost animals.  Our shelters and animal control facilities are all full.  We are grateful for everyone's support to help lost animals.  The first thing to do when an animal is found is to have it scanned for a chip.  

Found by Paul 11-27-22 in Desert Edge.  Paul contacted us to scan. No chip found.  We spoke to everyone walking in the area.  Within 30 minutes Layla was reunited with her owners.  Be like Paul.  Scan lost animals.  Happy ending for all. Please microchip and register your pets. 

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Found by Monika 12-4-22 in Coachella, California.  Volunteer Angie contacted Finder to scan. Couple appeared to be a bonded pair.  One chip found, and not registered. County Shelter contacted to call owners.  Thanks to Finder Monika for getting this pair scanned.  They should be reunited with their family soon.  We do our best to create a happy ending for everyone.

Found in La Quinta Cove, California by Brandy.  Volunteer Angie was contacted to scan.  Chip was located, but not registered.  At the same time, a neighbor saw the post online and came forward.  Owner was contacted.  Dog was at the neighbor's house.  Happy ending for all.  Remember to register microchips and update registration with personal details when address or phone numbers change.  Another happy ending. 

Found in Florida on 12-4-22.  Volunteer Dorie was contacted to scan.  Jack was chipped and registered.  Photo shows Jack the dog waiting with the wonderful woman, Honeyy, who found him in a park and refused to leave him there on his own. Jack’s owner, Alquine, drove right over to pick up her little guy. So happy to be reunited!  Goosebumps and a total Victory for Dorie's first scan!  

Found in Coachella, California.  Lead Volunteer Angie scanned the dog.  It looks like a chocolate lab mix.  He is not chipped.  He's a very sweet boy, trained, good with other dogs, and the Finder said they were going to foster the dog until the owners can be located.  This pup was found near Oro Park in Coachella.  Can't stress enough the importance of microchipping pets.  This sweet boy misses his family.   He's lucky the Finder Cynthia will care for him.   Goosebumps!

Juan found this beautiful Husky near the school on Airport Avenue in Thermal, California.  Lead Volunteer Angie scanned the dog, and it was not chipped.  Dog is well groomed and trained.  Finder Juan then drove around the area with his windows down and was stopped by people looking for their dog.  They had been looking for him since he was lost.  Juan was ready to foster the dog, and now he's reunited with his family.  Happy ending for sure!

Laura found these two small dogs roaming in Coachella near Avenue 48 and Calhoun. Volunteer Angie went to scan them, and the tan/brown male dog is not chipped.  The black & white female is chipped, and the owners have been contacted.  Fingers crossed they are a bonded pair and belong to the same owner. Both dogs are posted on Pawboost and Nextdoor. Thanks, Laura, for getting these little darlings out of the cold and rain.  

Henry found this beautiful, loving dog named Moose and kept him safe inside his yard until Volunteer Heather could scan him.  Yes, Moose is chipped and registered.  Owners are contacted and hopefully will be reunited with him soon. Moose was registered in Desert Hot Springs and found in LaQuinta Cove.  Owners were visiting a friend's house when Moose was lost.  Owners are calling Henry to get Moose.  We sure love creating goosebumps and happy endings. Hallelujah!!!

Our Assistant Director Angie saw this gorgeous black dog on social media and contacted the Finder immediately.  Angie then posted a photo of this beautiful dog on Nextdoor.  There was no need to scan the dog because the owners saw the Nextdoor post and contacted the Finder immediately.  Our volunteers do amazing work caring for lost and found animals.  We sure love creating goosebumps and happy endings.  This was definitely a wonderful day. 

We received a call from Mary to scan a cat she thought belonged to somebody in Desert Hot Springs.  Volunteer LaVera  met Esmarelda on 5th Street to scan the cat.  It didn't have a chip.  LaVera said it was the smartest little cat she'd ever met.  She told the cat to sit and pose for a picture.  As you can see, this cat sat and posed perfectly.  If I didn't have allergies, that cat would be in my home.  If you're looking for a smart kitty, go to the construction site on 5th St. 

 Samantha found this beautiful girl wondering around the MIssion Lakes area of  Desert Hot Springs, California and contacted us to scan her.  Scan Lost Animals, Inc. Volunteer Chris met with Samantha and the pup is not chipped.  Finder is going to foster the young girl. She's well behaved and understands some commands. Thanks, Samantha, for caring for this beautiful dog and getting her off the streets.  So sweet.  We love a happy ending. 

UPDATE: Desert Hot Springs. Scanned. No chip. 

Finder is Darrin. He is going to take the pup to the Vet for evaluation. He is fostering this dog while looking for the owner. If owner does not come forward in 30 days, he will adopt. Beautiful, young Pit mix. Well behaved. Loves people. Please share this post everywhere. Maybe owner will see it and contact us. Thank you. This stray lucked out.  Darrin is a nice man with a loving home with other dogs.  Happy ending for sure!  Thanks Darrin.

Lost & Found. Desert Edge. 12-22-22.

Finder Emanuel found a female blue-eyed husky walking down his street in the Healing Sands Park today and called Scan Lost Animals, Inc. The Husky puppy is not chipped. Finder will care and foster pup until the owner is found, or he can place in a good home. If no home is found he will take her to a shelter where she will be spade, chipped and registered. Thanks for caring for this playful, sweet baby Emanuel.  PLEASE SHARE - LOCATE OWNER

Found Bubbling Wells & 18th Avenue 12-24-22. Female. NO CHIP. Collar no tag.  Finder Sean was here.  He found this young well behaved puppy this morning in the Bubbling Wells 18th Avenue area near Kittyland.  Dog is not chipped.  He looked all around the area and spoke with people to find owner. He found a family to foster/adopt until owners are located.   Please contact Sean at +1 (424) 317-1501 if you know the owner or owner sees this post.  Thanks for saving this puppy’s life on Christmas.

REUNITED.  OWNER SAW FINDER'S POST ON NEXTDOOR LATE 12-25-22

Found 12-25-22. Cathedral City.  

Thomas found him around 7 pm 12-25-22 on Borrego Road headed to the Dennis Keat Soccer Park in Cathedral City, California.  Please share everywhere possible to get him home.  Finder Thomas is taking him to The Barking Lot groomer in the morning to be scanned.  If this is your dog or if anyone knows who this little boy belongs to please text Scan Lost Animals, Inc. at 310-351-6495.  Thank you. 

Found in Coachella chipped owner called on 1-1-23. The story is this puppy was found last night on the street in Coachella, but this morning the finder realized that he has a strong infection, it was scanned and the owner was notified in a couple of hours. The owner returned the call and came to pick up. The owner and the puppy were very happy to see each other, and the puppy yes has a strong infection due to surgery that was done for a tumor. They no longer give him hope for a recovery but the 

We were called to scan.  Beautiful female senior dog. Volunteer Angie scanned her and there's no chip.  Finder Estrella said the dog had been roaming around Sumerset in the Coachella area right across from Augustine Casino.  Very friendly and scared.  Finder and neighbors gave her food and water. Finder can't take her in because she has other dogs. If fosters are not found, the dog will be at the shelter.  Please contact CVAC at (760) 343-3644 if this is your dog. 

REUNITED.  OWNER SAW FACEBOOK POST.  Found 1-2-23 in Hacienda Heights, Desert Hot Springs.  Finder Andre said this female GSD was walking down the middle of the road lost.  He drove around the area looking for her owners.  A friend of SLA's told Andre to call us.  There was no chip.  We posted on Facebook and within an hour the owners saw the post and called us immediately.  We discussed microchipping and registering. Owner promised to contact DHS Animal Control for chips. Happy ending for Vela.

UPDATE- RECLAIMED BY OWNER 1-5-23

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ADOPTION NEEDED for this sweet gorgeous dog.  Just walked in the door from an SLA call.  No chip.  Great Pyrenees.  Stray.  Been wondering South B Bar H Ranch, CA for a while.  Super friendly.  Good with other animals. Loving.  So nice.  Sweet disposition. If this is your dog or you know who he belongs to please text me before 1-7-23.  Thank you.

FOUND.  DESERT HOT SPRINGS.  1-2-2023

Lovely family in Desert Hot Springs found this beautiful dog near Hacienda and Palm area, and they posted for the owners.  NO response.  Scan Lost Animals, Inc. was called, and there's NO microchip.  If you know who the owner is, please contact us. Finder is fostering until owners are located, and then they are adopting if owners are not found. The dog is so grateful he found a loving family to care for him.  Bless the Family. 

FOUND.  San Fernando Valley.  Jan 2023

Volunteer Shanea scours San Fernando Valley for lost and found animals to scan for microchips and reunite with owners as soon as possible.  It was 11 PM and she got home after scanning this dog and the next dog.  They were both chipped and owners were contacted.  Both dogs were reunited with their owners. Shanea did all this to save both dogs in super hard rain with streets flooding everywhere. We appreciate our Volunteers.  They love what they do!

FOUND.  San Fernando Valley.  Jan 2023

Volunteer Shanea scours San Fernando Valley for lost and found animals to scan for microchips and reunite with owners as soon as possible.  It was 11 PM and she got home after scanning this dog and the next dog.  They were both chipped and owners were contacted.  Both dogs were reunited with their owners. Shanea did all this to save both dogs in super hard rain with streets flooding everywhere. We appreciate our Volunteers.  They love what they do!

FOUND.  San Fernando Valley.  Jan 2023

Volunteer Shanea scours San Fernando Valley for lost and found animals to scan for microchips and reunite with owners as soon as possible.  This little one was picked up roaming and crossing a busy street. Not chipped. Shanea brought her to the shelter the next morning.  Lovable and adoptable at the local shelter for owner to claim or a forever home to adopt. Microchips are important for pets.

FOUND.  DESERT HOT SPRINGS.  1-19-2023

Finder Linn contacted Scan Lost Animals to have a dog she found scanned for a microchip.  Volunteer Chris scanned Mocha and he was chipped.  Mocha's owners were located within 45 minutes of us receiving Linn's call.   This is a happy ending for Mocha and his family.  As a reminder, please chip and register your pets.  It's a scary world out there especially in the desert for a little lost dog.  Chris certainly was happy he could reunite Mocha with his fami

FOUND.  BURBANK, CA.  1-21-2023

SLA received call from Finder Augustine.  He said this beautiful Husky walked up to him as though he knew him and seemed to be asking for help.  SLA doesn't have volunteers in the Burbank area yet, so we walked him through steps to get the lost dog scanned.  The dog was not chipped, and he could not keep him.  If this is your dog, please contact local shelters in LA, Burbank area. We are grateful Augustine got the dog off the streets.  Please chip & register pets!

FOUND.  Palm Springs, CA.  1-25-2023

SLA received a call from Finder Tammy at The Wizard Pawz groomer to come scan this lost dog.  A good Samaritan stopped to have a donut for breakfast and found this lost puppy on the road when he was on his way to work.  Volunteer Cynthia met Tammy in Palm Springs.  The puppy was not chipped. If this is your dog, please contact the Palm Springs Animal Shelter at (760) 416-5718. They name him  Meechi .  This adorable and adoptable dog is waiting for you.  

FOUND.  Desert Hot Springs, CA.  1-26-2023

This beautiful blue eyed intact male Husky was found in Desert Hot Springs and was being fostered by Audrey in Morongo Valley.  Audrey called us, and our Volunteer Michael went to scan.  Taz was chipped.  We called the registrar. Taz was reunited with his owners within a matter of a few hours. We wish all our scans were as easy as this one. The Finders were wonderful and saved Taz's life by taking care of him until we could scan. 

FOUND.  Palm Springs, CA.  1-29-2023

Elvis wondered into Ashley's yard, and she called us Sunday morning.  We discussed options and she decided to bring the dog to the PSAS to get scanned. The shelter recognized Elvis immediately and contacted the owners.  Happy ending for Elvis (obviously again) and special thanks to superhero Ashley for rescuing him from the streets.  It's important to keep your pets secure at all times and know where they are.  

FOUND.  Cabazon, CA.  January 2023

Finder Kelly called us to see if we could scan this lost puppy who wondered into a garage to keep warm.  She found the pup and after scanning at two locations to check to see if it was chipped, Kelly brought the pup back home with her to Desert Hot Springs.   Her landlord would not allow her to keep or foster the pup.  The dog was rescued and is safe and well cared for until owners are located.  Happy ending a for a stray.

FOUND.  DESERT HOT SPRINGS.  Jan 2023

Volunteer Cynthia scanned this pup. He was not chipped. Young, sweet, intact male, about 10 pounds. We thank the finder for getting the little boy off the streets and in a safe place. SLA Volunteer gave finder advice on next steps to take. She may do a 30-day stray hold but will probably take to DHS Animal Control. We will update this post when we know what finder decided to do.  Safe & adoptable. 

FOUND.  COACHELLA, CA.  Jan 2023

Maria found this mama dog right behind her house and reached out to get her scanned for a microchip.  Sadly, the dog is not chipped.  Volunteer Angie is assisting Maria in locating the owner and the dog's babies to feed properly.  Finder Maria walked the neighborhood looking for the puppies and can't find them.  If you live in the area of 2nd and Palm in Coachella, please help look for her puppies and contact us with a location if found.  Thank you.

DHS Animal Control - Feb 2023

Puppy was brought into the Desert Hot Springs Shelter as a lost pet.  She was found in the area of Palm Dr & Dillon Rd.  Volunteer Cynthia was posting on Facebook about another found dog when the owner of this dog posted a photo of her lost pet.  Cynthia recognized this white fluffy dog as being the woman's dog and she told her to go to the shelter to claim her lost puppy.  Happy ending.  Sometimes our volunteers do more than scan for a microchip.  HAPPY ENDING.

FOUND. Desert Hot Springs - Feb 2023

Found in DHS 92240 by Heather on 2-9-23.  Volunteer Cynthia scanned.  No chip.  Finder could not keep him.  He’s safe at DHS Shelter.  If owner does not claim this beautiful puppy, he will be available to adopt within a few days.  He’s absolutely adorable.  Contact DHS Animal Control Staff at (760) 329-6411 ext 450 or ext. 451 if this is your pup or for any other inquiries.  We believe this beautiful puppy will find its forever home.

FOUND. Indio - Feb 2023

Found in Indio, CA. - Scanned no chip found.

FOUND. Kenosha WI- Feb 2023

Found in Kenosha, WI.  Scanned.  Chip found.  Reunited with owner.

FOUND. San Bernadino, CA - March 1, 2023

Scanned.  NO Chip found.  With finder hoping to locate owners.  

FOUND. San Bernadino, CA - March 1, 2023

Scanned.  NO Chip found.  With finder hoping to locate owners.