Search close and quietly
Check hiding places, garages, sheds, vehicles, nearby yards, and familiar routes.
Help starts here
Every minute matters.
Losing a pet is frightening. You do not have to figure out the next steps alone.
Free community assistance · Secure case management · Serving New Mexico
You are not alone
A clear path forward when everything feels overwhelming.
Lost Pet Assist combines experienced rescue volunteers, secure case management, mapped sightings, and AI-assisted search guidance to help families organize the search and make informed decisions.
Your private information stays private.
Owner contact details and exact locations remain inside the secure Operations Center. Only approved, public-safe information is shared.
What happens next
From report to reunion, one step at a time.
You focus on your pet. The system helps organize the information, photos, sightings, and search activity.
- 1Submit the report
Tell us who is missing, where they were last seen, and how to reach you.
- 2Your case is created
Photos and details are securely organized into one case record.
- 3Information is reviewed
Public-safe details are checked before anything is shared.
- 4The search is coordinated
Sightings, maps, tasks, and volunteer activity stay connected.
- 5Updates guide the search
New evidence helps refine the next best actions.
- 6Home safe
The case is closed with a permanent outcome and reunion history.
Hope in action
Recently reunited.
Approved Home Safe stories remind every searching family that persistence, shared information, and community attention matter.
Scout is checking the latest reunions…
Do these things first
The first hour can shape the search.
Take a breath. Work through these steps calmly, and keep one reliable record of every update.
Start your report nowAsk neighbors to look
Have them check cameras, enclosed spaces, and under decks without calling or chasing.
Protect the return path
When appropriate, keep a quiet entry point and familiar scent near home.
Record every sighting
Note the time, location, direction of travel, behavior, and witness contact information.
A sighting can change everything
Please do not chase a frightened pet.
Observe from a safe distance. Note the exact location, direction of travel, and time. Take a photo when it is safe to do so.
Practical resources
Reliable help, without the clutter.
We are building a focused resource library for the moments when pet families need clear answers quickly.
Official Search Dog
Meet Scout
Guiding the way home.
Scout is the Official Search Dog of Lost Pet Assist. Inspired by the remarkable abilities of scent hounds, Scout represents the calm guidance, determination, and compassion behind every search. He reminds us that every clue matters, every sighting is important, and no family should search alone.
Keen noseFinds the clues others might miss.
Steady heartCalm, compassionate, and dependable when families need reassurance most.
Guiding the wayHelps owners, volunteers, and communities focus on the next best step.
“Every clue matters. Every sighting helps. Together, we’ll guide more pets home.” — Scout
What Scout does
- Guides families through every stage of the search
- Shares practical, case-aware search recommendations
- Organizes verified sightings and important updates
- Helps volunteers focus their efforts
- Celebrates every reunion
Community Sponsor
Local business · Local heart
Helping New Mexico pets find their way home.
Lost Pet Assist gratefully recognizes Simply Diego's Natural Pet Food Market for standing with local pets, the people searching for them, and the rescue community that brings them home.
Gabby and Diego, the owner's beloved pets and official store greeters, help make every visit feel like home.
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Powered by Lap Dog Rescue of New Mexico
Built by people who have spent decades helping animals.
Lost Pet Assist is a free community service created by Lap Dog Rescue of New Mexico. It brings together rescue experience and thoughtful technology to help pet families respond faster, stay organized, and keep hope alive.