Add Your Pet to This (Free) Nationwide Alert Network
Nobody wants to go through the panic of losing their pet . But thanks to technology introduced over the last few decades, particularly microchipping , you have a much better chance of being reunited with your dog or cat if it gets lost.
In addition to updating your pet’s microchip , you can also track your pet with a GPS tracker or add it to FidoAlert, a free nationwide pet alert network.
How does FidoAlert work?
Once you register your dog or cat for this service, they will be assigned a unique ID number and receive a free ID tag with their name, ID number, FidoAlert.com on one side of the tag and a QR code on the other side. another.
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None of your personal information is included in the tag.
If your pet is missing and someone finds it, they can scan the QR code or enter their ID number on the website to report it. Once they do this, you and your emergency contacts will be notified via SMS and email.
But you don’t have to wait for an alert: you can also report your pet missing on the FidoAlert website . This will automatically send a text message with a photo of your dog or cat to everyone in the network within a few miles of where your pet was last seen, letting people know to keep an eye on them.
There are currently 1.3 million U.S. pet owners on the FidoAlert registry, according to the company.
Digital flyer
In addition to text messaging, once you report your missing pet through FidoAlert, the service also creates a special website with a custom URL containing your pet’s name, photo and other basic information—the digital equivalent of a “missing dog.” leaflet. It will also include the date, time and location they were last seen, as well as their breed, coat color and any unique markings.
This will help you expand your search beyond other pet owners who are part of the network, giving you the ability to text the link to family, friends and neighbors, as well as post it on social media for even greater reach. This feature can help you find your pet even if it is missing and does not have a collar with an ID tag.
How to add your pet to the registry and get a free ID tag
To add your pets to the nationwide registry and receive a free ID tag, visit the FidoAlert website and click on the red box that says “ Get a free pet ID and tag .” You will be asked to create an account with PetScreening.com – the parent company of FidoAlert – and then complete registration by providing your address, mobile phone number and information about your pet.
How free is this service?
Of course, like everything “free” on the Internet, you pay for FidoAlert by providing the company with data about you and your pet. According to the FidoAlert website , revenue from PetScreening.com covers the cost of making custom pet tags, mailing them and sending lost and found text alerts to network members. According to the company , identification tags and service will always be provided free of charge.