Australia's first AI-powered pet recovery app

Every missing pet has a way home.

The Fur Finder pairs AI photo matching with your local community and a live map of every report, so lost and found pets across Australia find each other faster.

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Every minute counts. We built The Fur Finder because too many lost pets never make it home — not for lack of love, but for lack of the right tools. We're changing that.

Built for everyone who loves animals

The Searcher

My pet is lost

Your pet is missing and every minute feels like an eternity. Here's how we help you get them back.

Create and review a detailed lost-pet report
AI suggests possible matches from eligible reports
Share a printable flyer with one tap
Message anyone who spots your pet directly
Offer a reward to boost your report's visibility

The Finder

I found a pet

You've spotted a lost animal and want to reunite it with its family. You're in the right place.

Post a found report with photos
Review suggested matches from eligible nearby reports
Quick Snap to ID the pet using biometric scan
Find nearby vets and shelters to take the pet
Contact the owner safely through the app

The Neighbour

I want to help

You care about animals in your community and want to play an active part in reuniting them.

Browse the live map for pets reported near you
Get area alerts for new reports in your suburb
Leave community tips on reports you've seen
Share reports to your social networks
Contribute to reward pools for lost pets

How the matching actually works

Not a black box — six honest steps from photo to reunion, with a person verifying every step of the way.

Upload a photo

Add photos and a description to a lost or found report in under two minutes.

AI reads the details

Visible markings, breed, colour and report text are compared against eligible reports.

Matches are ranked

A similarity score weighs how closely two reports resemble each other.

Location narrows it down

Nearby reports inside your radius are prioritised over distant ones.

Both sides are notified

Owner and finder get an alert the moment a strong candidate appears.

A reunion, verified

You confirm the match — markings, records, a safe meeting — before anything is final.

AI matches are suggestions to verify, not proof of ownership — always confirm markings, records and a safe meeting first.

One connected ecosystem, not four separate phone calls

Vets, shelters, rescue organisations, and everyday neighbours already want the same outcome. The Fur Finder puts them on one map, working from the same report, instead of scattered across calls, flyers, and separate Facebook groups.

Vets. Nearby clinics surfaced the moment a report or match needs one.
Shelters. Pound and shelter intake shown alongside live reports, not siloed apart.
Rescues. Rescue organisations get visibility into reports matching their focus area.
Neighbours. Anyone nearby can leave a tip, share a report, or just keep an eye out.

The Map

Vets

Shelters

Rescues

Neighbours

Got questions? We have answers.

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about The Fur Finder.

How long do lost pets typically stay missing?

Studies show that most lost pets are found within 30 days. However, the first 24-48 hours are critical. Immediate action through social media, local shelters, and community networks significantly increases reunion chances.

What should I do immediately after my pet goes missing?

First, search your immediate neighborhood thoroughly. Then contact local animal shelters, vets, and post on FurFinder and social media immediately. Create flyers, check lost pet databases, and notify friends and neighbors. Time is critical in the first 24 hours.

Is microchipping painful for my pet?

Microchipping is a quick procedure similar to a vaccination. It takes just a few seconds and causes minimal discomfort. The microchip is about the size of a grain of rice and is implanted under the skin, typically between the shoulder blades.

How does FurFinder help find lost pets?

FurFinder uses community power, location-based alerts, and a network of shelters to help reunite lost pets with their owners. Post your lost pet's details with photos and location, and we'll notify people in your area and help coordinate the search.