National Puppy Day: A Look At Western Pennsylvania's Lost Dogs

The heartbreak and despair is palpable. More than 7 million dogs go missing in the United States every year, leaving their owners agonizing over whether they'll ever see their beloved pets again.

In commemoration of National Puppy Day, we’re sharing photos of recently lost dogs in hopes they might be reunited with their owners. Most of these pictures come from the Lost Dogs Pittsburgh Facebook page. Share this story among your friends and you might help Fido find his way home.

Max, orange, tan mixed Labrador, recently went missing in Cranberry. His family misses him terribly.

Muffin was reported missing in Monroeville on Monday. Has anyone spotted her?

This pooch was found wandering in traffic on Versailles Avenue in McKeesport on Wednesday. He's now safe at Sable Kennel in McKeesport.

This fella got lost while strolling down Ardmore Boulevard in Wilkinsburg on Tuesday. He also is residing temporarily at Sable Kennel.

After being found wandering on McClane Farm Road in Washington on Wednesday, this guy is making new friends at the Washington Area Humane Society.

Charlie was reported missing in Robinson. Has anyone seen him?

This beautiful husky mix needs to return home to Carrick.

Levi's owners in Washington have been searching for him since February.

The person who found this dog last weekend on Conway Wallrose Road in Economy said she appears to be in heat.

Ninja, a female chihuahua, went missing last weekend in Mars.

If you come across any of these missing canines, please contact your local animal control office. Don't forget to share this information. You could end up easing someone's heartbreak.

Images via Lost Dogs Pittsburgh Facebook page, Craigslist.