# Search for missing dog Francesco in Perugia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/search-for-missing-dog-francesco-in-perugia
> Updated: 2026-10-17T11:41:32.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

On October 14, a well-known dog named Francesco went missing in Perugia, Italy. The animal, which lacks a collar or identification tag, was reported seen near the Santa Maria della Misericordia hospital, the Silvestrini hospital parking lot, and the Lacugnano area.

Following a community search mobilized through social media and local appeals, Francesco was located alive on October 18 in the Lacugnana area on via del Righetello. The dog, recognizable by a watch attached to his paw, was found exhausted and was transported to the university veterinary hospital for medical assistance. Francesco belongs to a local man named Italo.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-17: Perugia mascot dog Francesco found alive after disappearance

Francesco, a beloved mascot dog in Perugia known for wearing a watch on his paw, has been found alive in Lacugnana after a four-day search. He is receiving care at a veterinary hospital.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/perugia-mascot-dog-francesco-found-alive-after-disappearance

### 2026-10-15: Perugia residents search for missing dog Francesco

Search efforts are active in Perugia, Italy, to locate Francesco, a well-known dog missing since October 14. He was last seen near Lacugnano and is roaming without a collar or identification.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/perugia-residents-search-for-missing-dog-francesco

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