Burke County Animal Resource Center is excited to announce the launch of a new interactive GIS mapping tool designed to help reunite lost and found pets with their families. This user-friendly online map allows community members to report lost or found animals in real time, while also displaying stray animals that have been brought to the shelter.
This innovative platform creates a centralized location for all lost and found pet reports in Burke County—making it easier than ever for pet owners and good Samaritans to connect. By bringing the community together in one shared space, the tool aims to reduce shelter intake and increase the number of happy reunions.
“We know that most lost pets don’t need a shelter—they just need help finding their way home,” said Kaitlin Settlemyre, Director of Burke County Animal Resource Center. “This map is a great step toward keeping pets with their people and out of the shelter. We’re asking the community to help by using and sharing this resource anytime they see a lost or found pet.”
In addition to the new mapping tool, Burke County Animal Services is also preparing to install a public microchip scanning station by mid-November. This convenient, self-service station will allow residents to scan found pets for microchips and quickly identify owners, further supporting local reunification efforts.
Burke County Animal Resource Center encourages residents to spread the word about this new tool. If you see a post about a lost or found animal on social media, please direct individuals to the interactive map to ensure the information reaches as many people as possible.
Together, we can make a difference—one reunion at a time.
Here’s to keeping pets with their people and out of the shelter!
Burke County Lost and Found Pets Portal
