When a dog goes missing, the first hour matters most. Rovo Paws lets you send a lost pet alert to other Rovo Paws users nearby, so more people are watching for your dog right away. It is the same idea as an AMBER Alert, but for dogs, and it is sent by owners and neighbors rather than any agency. Lost pet alerts are live in the beta.
Lost Pet Alerts
Mark them found
When your dog is home, close the post. It clears from everyone's Lost tab so nobody keeps searching for a dog who is already back on the couch.
Step 03
Nearby owners get the alert
Preview the post, then send it to nearby users. Rovo Paws owners within about 10 miles get a notification on their phone and can open your dog's post from their Lost tab.
Step 02
Create a missing dog post
Open the Lost tab, tap Report, and pick your dog. Their profile photo fills in automatically, so all you add is where they were last seen and anything people should know — a black collar, friendly, skittish around strangers.
Step 01
How it works
Sending an alert takes about a minute
What to put in an alert
What to share
A clear, recent photo
A full-body shot in good light beats a close-up. If your dog was just groomed or their coat has changed, use the newest photo you have, not the cutest one.
Where and when they were last seen
​The cross streets, park, or block, plus the time. People search very differently for a dog who slipped out twenty minutes ago than for one missing since yesterday.
What they look like and answer to
Name, breed or mix, size, color, and what their collar and tags look like. Mention a microchip if they have one, so a vet or shelter knows to scan.
How to approach them, and how to reach you
Say if your dog is shy, skittish, or bolts when called, and whether they need medication. Add a contact method you are comfortable sharing with strangers who are trying to help.
Live in the beta
Lost pet alerts are live in the Rovo Paws beta, and the app is free to use right now. Join the TestFlight beta and set up your dog's profile today, so it is ready on the day you hope never comes.