From panic to a guided mission.
TailTracker coordinates alerts, sightings, and trained volunteer Finders to help bring lost pets home faster.
How it works
TailTracker helps communities organize fast, science-based searches for lost dogs and cats.
1) A missing pet is reported
A pet owner activates the TailTracker system and the recovery process begins immediately.
2) Alerts reach the community
People nearby receive alerts, stay aware, and report fast, accurate sightings that help guide the search.
3) The mission becomes more focused
Each sighting strengthens the search plan and helps the network respond more intelligently.
4) Finders help when needed
When volunteers are available, trained Finders can step in under structured guidance to support recovery missions.
Join hundreds of local helpers
Every day, people in communities across the network help bring lost pets home. Some receive alerts and report sightings. Others step up as trained Finders.
Pet Owners
Activate alerts and recovery tools when a pet goes missing.
Alert Helpers
Receive local alerts and report sightings that can change the mission.
Finders
Train for structured volunteer support when a community needs extra help.
3 ways to help
Choose the level that fits your life right now.
1) Get local alerts
Best place to start- Zero time commitment.
- Stay aware when a pet goes missing near your ZIP code.
- If you see the pet, report a sighting in seconds. That can make all the difference.
2) Get alerts & become a Finder
Step up when ready- Start by receiving alerts like everyone else.
- Access free training in safe search and animal behavior.
- Respond to optional missions only when available.
3) Donate
Fuel the network- Supports volunteer readiness and response capacity.
- Helps scale coverage across more ZIP codes.
- Expands training and on-the-ground tools.
Start with alerts. Step up when you’re ready.
The simplest help is often the most valuable: awareness in the right ZIP code at the right time. And if you ever want to do more, the Finder Network gives you a clear path.