HoodCat Features

HoodCat helps neighborhoods find lost pets faster with local alerts and community reporting.

Community map and sightings

Pin sightings with photos, last seen locations, and details to help neighbors respond quickly.

Lost pet alerts

• Create a lost pet alert with a radius around the last known location.
• Nearby users receive real-time notifications.
• Update the alert as new information comes in.

iOS notifications: how to enable

1. Open Settings > Notifications > HoodCat.
2. Turn on Allow Notifications.
3. Enable Lock Screen, Banners, and Sounds.
4. If you use Focus/Do Not Disturb, allow HoodCat in the Focus settings.

More helpful tools

• Photo-based reports to recognize animals quickly.
• Local alerts for missing dogs and cats in your zone.
• Community-driven updates to keep everyone informed.