🔍 Lost your pet? Alert people nearby
In the PetZone app you post a listing with a photo and your number. People nearby who turned on the alert get a notification right away, and you get a poster with a QR code to share and print.
What you get when you post a listing
- A notification to people nearby who turned on the lost pet alert. Everyone picks the distance: free up to 5 km, with Pro up to 25 km, with Pro+ up to 50 km.
- Your pet on the map in the app, with a photo and a 5 km search area.
- An A4 poster with the photo, name, number and a QR code. Send it as an image or print it.
- A link to the listing that anyone can open in a browser, even without the app. The phone number only shows when someone asks for it.
How to post a listing
- In the PetZone app, open Lost and found and tap the button for a lost pet.
- Add a photo, the name, where your pet went missing and your phone number.
- Post the listing. You need an account with a confirmed e-mail to post.
- Share the poster and the link in local groups and with friends.
Lost pet alert near you
Turn on the alert in the app and allow notifications and location. When someone nearby posts a lost pet, you get a notification. You do not need an account for the alert, and the app only sends an approximate location, rounded to about 1 km.
Found someone else's pet?
Post a listing for a found pet, or just report where you saw it. The owner sees the place and your number and can call you.
When your pet comes home
Mark your listing as found. The listing stays as a happy story, and the phone number is no longer shown.
Good to know
- PetZone does not track your pet. Only a GPS device on the collar shows where your pet is.
- A QR tag on the collar helps the finder call you right away.
- Notifications only reach people who turned on the alert and allowed notifications.
Questions and answers
Is posting a listing free?
Yes. The listing, the poster and the alert up to 5 km are free in the PetZone app.
Do people need the app to see the listing?
No. The link and the QR code on the poster open the listing in a browser.
Who gets the notification?
People nearby who turned on the lost pet alert in the app and allowed notifications.
What happens when my pet is found?
Mark the listing as found. It stays, but without the phone number.