How to find a lost pet
The first hour
- Post your pet on Pet Found right away with a clear photo. Neighbors inside the Smart Search Zone get an alert.
- Record yourself calling your pet. Whoever spots your pet can play your voice to them.
- Walk your street calmly. Do not chase, and do not yell. Scared pets run from noise, even from their family.
- Leave something that smells like home outside your door: a worn shirt, their bed, water.
Lost cats
Most lost cats hide very close to home, silent, often for days. Search under porches, decks, sheds, cars and bushes, with a flashlight, at night when it is quiet.
Lost dogs
Friendly dogs often walk up to people, so ask neighbors if someone took a dog in, and check shelters every day. Shy or scared dogs hide by day and move at night or early morning. If you see your dog, sit down, look away, and let them come to you.
When someone has seen your pet
You get an alert with the spot. Open it in Maps and go. Every sighting moves the search zone, so the neighbors closest to your pet right now hear about it.
Stay safe
Meet in a public place. Ask for photos or vet papers before handing over a pet. Never send money to get a pet back.
Support
How do I post a lost or found pet?
Tap Post a pet, choose I lost my pet or I found a pet, add a photo, and tap Post.
Someone found my pet. Now what?
Talk in the app, meet in a public place, and when your pet is home open your post and tap Back home.
How do I report someone?
On any post tap Report. In a chat tap the ⋯ button, then Block and report.
Still need help?
Write to petfoundapp1@gmail.com.