Help bring lost pets home — starting in 60 seconds.
Most people want to help, but they don’t have time to volunteer. That’s why TailTracker starts with the simplest commitment: one text alert when a pet goes missing in your ZIP code. If you spot the pet, you can quickly report a sighting.
3 ways to help
Choose the level that fits your life right now. The first option helps immediately — even if you never volunteer.
1) Receive alerts
Best place to startWe’ll send a single text when a pet goes missing near your ZIP code. Expect about 5 notifications per year.
- Zero time commitment.
- Drive a bit more cautiously; keep an eye out.
- If you see the pet, report a sighting in seconds.
2) Volunteer as a Finder
When you’re readyGet trained, then optionally accept mission assignments coordinated by team leaders. You choose if/when you participate.
- Free training in safe search + animal behavior.
- Structured coordination (no chaos, no guessing).
- Optional missions — respond only when available.
3) Donate
Fuel the networkDonations fund training, equipment, and the operational coordination that turns community compassion into real recoveries.
- Supports volunteer readiness and response capacity.
- Helps scale coverage across more ZIP codes.
- Expands training and on-the-ground tools.
How it works
Alerts create awareness. Awareness creates sightings. Sightings create recoveries. Volunteering is optional — and powerful.
1) You receive a text alert
A pet goes missing near your ZIP code → you get a single notification. No ongoing messaging, no spam.
2) You keep an eye out
Awareness matters. People notice loose pets, drive more carefully, and share fast, accurate sightings.
3) If you see the pet, report it
A quick sighting report can change the entire search plan and get the pet home sooner.
4) Finders coordinate when needed
When volunteers are available, team leaders coordinate assignments so effort stays safe, focused, and effective.
Start with alerts. Step up when you’re ready.
The simplest help is often the most scalable: awareness in the right ZIP code at the right time. And if you ever want to do more, we’ll make it easy to volunteer or support the mission.