Where to Post If Your Pet Goes Missing: Our Recommended Sites & Best Practices
- Mandy Sperrey
- Nov 17
- 2 min read
Updated: 5 days ago
When a pet goes missing, every minute counts. Social media can be a powerful tool, but it’s important to know where to post and how to post so your message reaches the right eyes. At TRAPS, we’ve managed hundreds of cases, and one thing is clear: flyers, not social media, are where most of our sightings come from. Social media should support your search, not replace boots-on-the-ground awareness.
Below are the sites we recommend and tips to get the most visibility when you post online.
Recommended Places to Post Online
1. Local Lost & Found Facebook Groups
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2. Community Groups & HOA Pages
HOA pages, apartment community groups, and neighborhood watch pages often reach people who walk the same streets your pet may be traveling.
3. Nextdoor
Nextdoor is especially helpful because it targets people who live geographically close to where your pet went missing. Neighbors who normally wouldn’t see your Facebook posts will see alerts here.
4. Ring Neighbors
Ring Neighbors can help find lost pets by allowing you to quickly share alerts with your local community, including photos, descriptions, and last known locations. Neighbors can report sightings, check their yards, and provide real-time video evidence from Ring cameras.
5. Local Animal Control, Shelters & Veterinary Clinics
In Chatham County, Georgia you can file a lost dog report through Chatham County Animal Services by going to Chatham90.org. In surrounding counties, call your local shelter to notify them and ask for an email where you can send photos and additional details.
Why Flyers Still Matter Most
Even in a world ruled by social media, flyers remain the most effective tool for getting pets home safely. They reach commuters, delivery drivers, neighbors who aren’t online, and people passing through the area. In TRAPS cases, the majority of confirmed sightings come from people who saw a flyer, not a post.
Flyers put your pet in front of the widest range of people, regardless of algorithms, apps, or whether they follow the right page.
For more flyer details and instructions, you can read our complete guide to creating effective flyers.
👉 Full Flyer Guide: Flyers: The Most Effective Tool for Finding Your Missing Pet
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