# Paws & Found — Lost Pet Search & Rescue tools

> Tactical pet recovery utility for organized lost pet searches and community mobilization. (iPhone/iPad app by Paws & Found LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paws-and-found/id6765749106 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Paws & Found LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896058206)
- Category: Lifestyle, Navigation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 17 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paws-and-found/id6765749106/reviews.md

## What is Paws & Found?

Lost a pet? Turn chaos into a tactical rescue plan.

When a pet goes missing, panic is the enemy. You don't need a social media echo chamber; you need a structured, tactical plan you can execute immediately. Paws & Found is the ultimate pet recovery utility built to give you total control over the search, whether you are running a solo mission or mobilizing an entire community.

We built Paws & Found on a simple premise: a successful search requires precise spatial coordination, reliable tracking, and instant alerts. You don't need a large network for this app to work—every critical tool is natively integrated so a single owner can start mapping, tracking, and searching with high precision from minute one. If neighbors and volunteers join in, the app scales instantly, turning your local community into a massive force multiplier.

TAKE IMMEDIATE CONTROL
Don't wait for the community to find your pet. Paws & Found equips you with a rigorous set of standalone tools designed for individual use.

High-Precision Search Mapping & Real-Time Grids: Map out your exact search grids, log areas you’ve covered, and track where you need to go next. Stop guessing and start searching systematically.

Offline Resilience: Your search shouldn't stop when you lose cell service in the woods or down a trail. Core mapping and tracking logic keeps you moving even when disconnected.

Detailed Recovery Profiles: Create an exhaustive profile for your pet before they ever go missing. Store vital statistics and photos so you can instantly deploy a digital flyer.

Real-Time Sighting Logs & JIT Location: Document exact GPS coordinates of every potential sighting utilizing Just-In-Time (JIT) location pre-flights. Build a verifiable timeline of movements to predict where your pet might be heading.

THE FORCE MULTIPLIER EFFECT
If you choose to involve your community, Paws & Found seamlessly transitions from a solo tracking tool to a synchronized command center.

Dynamic Proximity Alerts: Instantly broadcast localized alerts to other Paws & Found users within a specific geographic radius of where your pet was last seen.

Community Proxy System: Volunteers can act as proxies, importing lost-pet reports from social media directly onto the live map to consolidate chaotic data into one actionable view.

Volunteer Handoffs & Safety Reporting: Coordinate shift changes in the search grid and utilize safety reporting to ensure everyone looking for your pet stays secure in unfamiliar neighborhoods.

Empathy Pings: Receive gentle, character-based notifications designed to support and re-engage you during the stressful recovery process without overwhelming you.

DESIGNED FOR ACTION, NOT NOISE
Social media is filled with outdated posts, bad advice, and confusing timelines. Paws & Found cuts through the noise.

No Social Network Required: You do not need to rely on friends or followers to make this app work. The core mapping and tracking technology functions perfectly for a single user.

Privacy-Focused UGC Moderation: You control what information is shared. The platform includes strict User-Generated Content moderation to protect your privacy and ensure only actionable, safe intelligence makes it onto your map.

Whether you're proactively preparing your pet's emergency profile or you are currently boots-on-the-ground searching your neighborhood, Paws & Found provides the structure, the tools, and the focus you need to bring them home safely.

Download Paws & Found today and take control of the search.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.pawsnfound.com/terms
Privacy Policy: https://www.pawsnfound.com/privacy

## Key features

- High-precision search mapping
- Offline resilience for core functions
- Detailed pet recovery profiles
- Real-time sighting logs
- Dynamic proximity alerts
- Community proxy system
- Volunteer coordination tools

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paws Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Paws Pro Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Organization Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Organization Yearly | $299.00 | per year |
| Paws & Found Org — Yearly | $179.99 | per year |
| Paws & Found Org — Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Paws Pro Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Paws Pro Monthly v2 | $4.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paws-and-found/id6765749106/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Cool app

*2026-06-05*

Great idea, just in case your dogs get away or you see a stray dog that looks lost, everything in one place to get your dog home!

### 5/5 — Amazing App!!

*2026-06-05*

This is such a thought out app that truly walks you through every step of finding your lost pet. Having the built in check list, access to local phone numbers, and immediate lost pet flyer are just a few of the great features this offers. While nobody ever dreams of losing their best friends, this app is there and ready when the need arises.

### 5/5 — Paws & Found App

*2026-06-05*

This is a FANTASTIC app and a MUST for every person who owns a pet! We all know how quickly they can slip away from us and this app gets the word out immediately to help bring them home! I highly recommend you get this!

## Frequently asked questions about Paws & Found

### How does Paws & Found help me find my lost pet?

Paws & Found provides a structured tactical plan for pet recovery. It offers high-precision search mapping, real-time sighting logs, and dynamic proximity alerts to help you organize your search efforts effectively, whether you are alone or mobilizing a community.

### Can I use Paws & Found if I don't have cell service?

Yes, Paws & Found is designed with offline resilience. Core mapping and tracking logic will continue to function even when you lose cell service, ensuring your search can proceed without interruption.

### What kind of information can I store in a pet's recovery profile?

You can create an exhaustive profile for your pet, storing vital statistics and photos. This information can be instantly deployed to create a digital flyer when your pet goes missing.

### How do proximity alerts work in Paws & Found?

Dynamic proximity alerts instantly broadcast localized notifications to other Paws & Found users within a specific geographic radius of where your pet was last seen. This helps mobilize nearby community members to assist in the search.

### What is the Community Proxy System in Paws & Found?

The Community Proxy System allows volunteers to act as proxies. They can import lost-pet reports from social media directly onto the live map, consolidating chaotic data into a single, actionable view for the search effort.

### Does Paws & Found require a social network to function?

No, Paws & Found is designed for action, not noise. The core mapping and tracking technology functions perfectly for a single user, and you do not need to rely on friends or followers for the app to work.

### What are the subscription options for Paws & Found?

Paws & Found offers several subscription plans, including 'Paws Pro Monthly' at $9.99/month, 'Paws Pro Yearly' at $34.99/year, and various organizational plans starting at $24.99/month.

### What is the age rating for Paws & Found?

Paws & Found has an age rating of 12+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 12 and older.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.8 — 2026-08-05

Performance improvements and minor bug fixes.

### 1.3.7 — 2026-08-02

This build includes bug fixes and stability improvements, including a fix to how subscription status is recognized after purchase.  Performance improvements as well.

### 1.2.3 — 2026-07-30

Fixed a bug in the subscription button that made it not function correctly.

### 1.2.2 — 2026-07-19

Paws & Found 1.2.0 is a major Search HQ release: real background GPS on iOS and Android during an active search, plus privacy and reliability work from our independent audit cycle.
New
• Background GPS while searching — keep recording with the screen off / phone locked after you turn on Track me and grant background location (explained in-app first). Tracking stops when you end the search, leave Search HQ, or mark the pet found.
• Searcher privacy altitudes — public map viewers see delayed paths; your case team gets live coordination.
• Invite helpers to a search with a shareable join link.
• Jump back to Search HQ from anywhere when you have an active lost pet.
Improved
• Guest / QR sightings can pin the location on a map before submitting.
• Resources nearby no longer auto-scopes to another person's case.
• Privacy Policy updated for background location during active searches.
• Offline GPS sync when signal returns; Search HQ back closes confirmation sheets cleanly.
Notes
• Background tracking only during an active search you start — not always-on.
• Free Rescue tier unchanged.

### 1.0.16 — 2026-07-10

Fixed

Guest sighting reports on shared pet links no longer fail silently when logged out
QR and guest sightings store location, appear on the live map, and trigger instant alerts when possible
Missing pet poster save reports real failure on native instead of a false “saved” toast
Mark-as-found celebration only fires when the API succeeds
Search HQ “report lost” Cancel exits cleanly instead of leaving a broken page
Shelter intake matches auto-refresh every 15 minutes (as labeled)
Offline action queue surfaces dropped requests and expired-session prompts on Search HQ
Notes

Free Rescue tier unchanged — subscription not required to start a search

## More apps by Paws & Found LLC

- [Aftershot: Deer Recovery](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aftershot-deer-recovery/id6788228372)

All apps by Paws & Found LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/1896058206

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-10.*
