SPCA of Brazoria County

Every year, millions of pets go missing—slipping out of yards, dashing through open doors, or getting spooked during storms or fireworks. For pet parents, the fear and heartbreak of a missing pet can be overwhelming. But there’s a powerful, free tool helping reunite lost pets with their families: Petco Love Lost.

What Is Petco Love Lost?

Petco Love Lost is a nationwide, image-based pet lost and found platform created by Petco Love, a nonprofit organization focused on animal welfare. The platform uses facial recognition technology to match a photo of a lost pet with photos of found pets at shelters and in the community.

Whether you’re a pet owner looking for your missing animal or a Good Samaritan who’s found a stray, Petco Love Lost offers an easy and powerful way to help get pets back where they belong—home.

How It Works

1. Upload a Photo: If your pet goes missing, simply upload a clear photo of your pet to PetcoLoveLost.org.
2. Facial Recognition Scan: The platform scans photos of pets currently listed as found in shelters or by individuals, looking for a match.
3. See Potential Matches: You’ll receive a list of possible matches and details on how to contact the shelter or finder.
4. Create a Lost or Found Listing: If your pet isn’t listed yet, you can create a lost pet alert to get the word out. And no worries – even if your pet crosses state lines, the system still works.

Why It Matters

• Speed Saves Lives: The faster a lost pet is found, the less time they spend frightened or exposed to danger.
• Shelter Intake Reduction: Pets are more likely to go straight home rather than ending up in already-full shelters, where there’s an increased risk of disease transmission.

How You Can Help

• Register Your Pet Now: Even if your pet is safe at home now, go ahead and upload their photo to the platform! If they ever get lost, the system is already prepped to help.
• Spread the Word: Encourage friends, neighbors, and pet lovers to use Petco Love Lost.
• Use It If You Find a Pet: Upload photos of found animals—even if you’re just holding them temporarily. You might be the reason someone sleeps easier tonight.

Lost a Pet? Found a Pet? Visit PetcoLoveLost.org.

Reuniting pets and people is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do—there are few moments of joy greater than when we are able to reunite a family. Now, thanks to Petco Love Lost, it’s faster, smarter, and more effective than ever.

Have questions about how to get started? Reach out—we’re happy to help walk you through the process.