15 Years of Bringing Dogs Home

Fifteen years ago, Lost Dogs Illinois began with a simple goal: to make sure no family felt alone when their dog went missing. At the time, there was no central place for guidance or a reliable way to share information about lost and found dogs, so we created one.

What started as a single Facebook page has grown into a volunteer-powered, statewide network. Every post answered, every microchip traced, and every reunion supported is made possible by people who believe that pets belong at home.

As the need grew, so did our mission. Today, we provide free microchips, ID tags, collars, and leashes. We donate scanners to shelters and police departments, assist families with reclaim fees, and tackle one of the biggest barriers to reunification, unregistered or ?dead-end? microchips, through programs like Microchip Hunters.

Over the past 15 years, our work has helped shape how communities across Illinois respond to lost pets. We believe most stray dogs are not abandoned. They are loved and simply lost. Education, compassion, and community are what bring them home.

This year, we are celebrating 15 years of reunions, happy tears, and wagging tails.

When you purchase an anniversary shirt, you are not just celebrating with us. You are helping us continue this work and bring more dogs home to the families who love them.

Join us in celebrating 15 years and the thousands of reunions that made it all worthwhile.