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Bring lost pets home faster

Report a missing or found pet in minutes, no account needed. The alert goes live straight away for people near where it happened, so the neighbours close enough to help know who to look for.

Report a lost pet I found a pet
  • No account needed to report
  • Alerts reach people nearby
  • Your exact location stays private
A golden retriever and a tabby cat sitting side by side
Missing Example
Bruno, golden retriever Last seen nearby Reported 12 minutes ago

Two urgent moments, one clear next step

Whether your pet is missing or you have found someone else's, you can file a report from any browser. We create an account for your email and send you a password so you can follow up.

My pet is missing

Start a missing pet alert

Describe your pet and the area they were last seen. People near that area see the alert right away, and you can sign in later to add a photo and close it when they are home.

Report a lost pet

I found a pet

Help a found pet get home

Share what the pet looks like and where you found them. Nearby owners see the report, and anyone who recognises the pet can claim them so you can confirm the details first.

Report a found pet

From a report to a safe reunion

  1. Report

    A missing or found report goes live straight away with the pet's description and a general area, never a pinned address.

  2. Alert people nearby

    PawGuard members close to the report get a notification and see it in their nearby alerts, so more eyes are looking.

  3. Connect safely

    Someone who recognises the pet can claim them, and both sides message in PawGuard to confirm details before meeting.

Safety without putting your home on a map

A lost pet alert should reach your neighbours, not reveal where you live. PawGuard is built around that from the first screen.

  • Areas, not addresses

    Alerts show a general area and how near it is. Exact coordinates and street addresses are never shown publicly.

  • Contact stays in the app

    Finders and owners talk through PawGuard messages, and reporters' identities are not shown on alerts.

  • Hide a pet's name

    Owners can hide a pet's name, so alerts and emergency cards show the species instead.

  • Claims are reviewed

    When someone says a found pet is theirs, the claim is reviewed before the pet's profile changes hands.

Get your pet's details ready before you need them

A free account keeps the information that matters in a stressful moment in one place.

  • Allergies and vaccinationsKeep health records with the pet's profile, not in a drawer.
  • Care contactsSave your vet and the other people who help look after your pet.
  • AppointmentsTrack upcoming visits with the time, place and notes together.
  • Shared careInvite family members as co-owners so everyone manages the same profile.
Create a free pet profile
Example emergency card Milo Dog
Lost

While a pet is marked lost, its public card shows only what a helper needs. No owner details, no address.

Allergy warningThis pet has a known allergy.

How to approach

  • Approach calmly
  • Do not chase

Find care close to home, or wherever you are

Search an area to see veterinary practices and animal shelters on the map, with phone numbers and directions where map data has them.

The map starts on your approximate area. Sharing your location zooms in closer, and coordinates are rounded before PawGuard receives them.

Independent directory. PawGuard is not partnered with the listed vets or shelters. Details come from map services, so confirm them before you travel.

Finding care near you

Search for a town or address if your area does not load.

Neighbours who know your pets by sight

The people who recognise a pet on the street are the ones most likely to bring them home. Signed-in members can also share everyday moments with each other.

  • Share pet updates

    Post photos and updates, and tag the pets that appear in them.

  • Follow pets you know

    Follow the pets you care about and see their posts in your feed.

  • Pet safety reading

    Your feed mixes community posts with headlines from curated pet publications.

Pet safety guides

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The best time to set up is before you need it

Create a free account, add your pet and keep their safety details ready. Reporting a lost or found pet never needs one.

Create a free account Read the FAQ