The San Diego Humane Society’s Escondido Campus is your first stop if your dog goes missing in Escondido, San Marcos, or Poway. The facility handles animal control services and maintains a dedicated lost and found operation seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., which means you can search for your dog even on weekends when many other resources aren’t available.

If your dog has gone missing, start by checking their website at sdhumane.org/lost-and-found/, where you can search their database of found animals and report your dog as lost. The online resource lets you upload photos and details about your missing dog, and staff members actively work to match lost dogs with incoming animals brought to the facility. Many dogs end up at shelters within the first few days after going missing, so getting your dog’s information into their system quickly matters.

The Escondido Campus staff can also provide guidance on what steps to take beyond checking the shelter. They’ve helped reunite countless dogs with their owners and understand the panic that comes with a missing dog. When you visit or call, they can tell you whether your dog has been brought in, answer questions about what to do next, and discuss the kinds of dogs that typically come through their doors in your area.

If you find a dog that isn’t yours, you can bring it directly to the Escondido Campus during operating hours. They’ll scan for a microchip, check for ID tags, and if the dog doesn’t have identification, they’ll post it on their found animals list so the owner can search for it.

The facility is located in North County, making it accessible for residents across the greater Escondido area. Having this resource nearby means lost dogs have a real chance of being found and brought to safety.