SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - In recognition of National Lost Dog and Cat Awareness Day, the Animal Protective League has partnered with Petco Love to help reunite lost pets with their families should they ever go missing.
The Animal Protective League has adopted a new searchable national database called "Petco Love Lost" that uses patented facial recognition technology to make finding lost pets quicker and easier.
Beginning April 23, this simple-to-use tool will be easily accessible to participating animal organizations nationwide, as well as any pet parent or person who finds a lost pet.
Uploaded photos of a missing dog or cat are immediately scanned to determine whether the lost pet is at a participating shelter or with a neighbor in the community.
“We see firsthand how quickly a pet can go missing, whether they were curious, following a scent, wandered through an open gate or became scared during a storm,” said Deana Corbin, Executive Director, Animal Protective League. “We work tirelessly to care for pets, whether they’re awaiting their forever home or lost and need help getting back to their families. There’s nothing more rewarding than reuniting families with their beloved pets, and with Petco Love Lost, we’re confident it can lead to many more happy reunions, right here in Springfield."
“We know that one in three pets goes missing in their lifetime, an estimated 10 million pets each year, and we’re not ok with that,” said President of Petco Love, Susanne Kogut. “That gives us 10 million reasons why we created Petco Love Lost because we believe nothing is more important than keeping people and pets together for a lifetime of love. Together with the Animal Protective League, our goal is to keep pets where they belong – at home, with you.”
To learn more about the Animal Protective League, visit www.apl-shelter.org and follow at facebook,com/animalprotectiveleague.
