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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service provided by Animal Search UK. The website was easy to navigate and made uploading my missing pet’s details easy. It helped knowing that this was adding to our search and lots of othe... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

When you lose your cat you feel very much alone in your search to find them. Just knowing there is an organisation like Animal search is comforting and helps tremendously in increasing your hope in fi... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It's wonderful that a platform like this exists. It provides a place for pet owners to report missing pets and for members of the public to report pets they have found, helping to connect people a... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I reported my cat lost on Sunday evening, followed their advice to the letter with my search and found her only a few houses away on Tue night! Make sure your neighbours check PROPERLY or insist to ch... See more

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  1. Animal Rescue Service

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Animal Search UK is a free lost and found pet matching database. The organisation also offers a unique Missing Pet Search service and professional publicity campaigns often funded by your pet insurance.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Way to Extend Your Search

Excellent service provided by Animal Search UK. The website was easy to navigate and made uploading my missing pet’s details easy. It helped knowing that this was adding to our search and lots of other information was provided too. Appreciated the fact that this was free of charge unlike other sites. Ultimately, the cat returned unharmed but I would not hesitate to use again - highly recommended!

27 September 2026
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Reply from Animal Search UK Limited

Hello Joanne,

Thank you so much for your lovely 5-star review! ⭐️🐾

We’re so pleased you found Animal Search UK easy to use and that we could help support your search. Most importantly, we’re absolutely delighted to hear your cat came home safely! ❤️

We hope you never need our service again, but we’ll always be here if you do. 🐾

Wishing you and your cat all the very best! ❤️

Best wishes,
Animal Search UK Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A valuable platform for reuniting pets with their owners

It's wonderful that a platform like this exists. It provides a place for pet owners to report missing pets and for members of the public to report pets they have found, helping to connect people and increase the chances of pets being reunited with their owners.

I recently used the site while trying to identify the owner of a cat that had been visiting regularly. Thankfully, the owner was found, and I was pleased to be able to update the listing accordingly.

Thank you.

10 July 2026
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Reply from Animal Search UK Limited

Hello Laura,

Thank you so much for your lovely review! 🐾❤️

We’re really pleased Animal Search UK could help you find the owner of the cat you had been seeing, and it’s wonderful to hear they were safely reunited with their owner.

Thank you for taking the time to help and for sharing your experience — it really means a lot to us! 🐱💛

Best wishes,
Animal Search UK Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I worked here for a short period of…

I worked here for a short period of time, i was very good and kind to everyone. The problem was dealing with mean and cantankerous boomers who behaved like toddlers. They treated me appalingly and therefore deserve this review.

16 May 2026
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Reply from Animal Search UK Limited

Hello Joshua,

We’re sorry to hear that you still feel negatively about your short period of employment with us back in 2023. We always aim to maintain a professional, respectful, and supportive environment for our staff.

As previously explained, we ultimately decided the role was not the right fit. While we understand that not every workplace experience will suit everyone, we do not agree with the characterisation of our team in your review.

We wish you all the best for the future.

Best wishes,
Animal Search UK Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent and sensitive service

An excellent, quick, efficient and friendly service from Sue and team. Yes you pay for it (if your insurance doesn't cover the cost) but when your pet is lost you may not have the mental energy to design posters, work out what to print them on to be weatherproof, or what to attach them to lampposts with etc, particularly when time is of the essence. The team were very supportive, sensitive and efficient without being pushy, and we received our comprehensive pack 24 hours after making contact. I also saw the digital campaign on socials without searching for it, so that is effective too. So we felt we were in a safe pair of hands :)

6 May 2026
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Reply from Animal Search UK Limited

Hello Elizabeth,

Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful review. We’re so pleased that Sue and the team were able to support you during such a stressful and emotional time.

We know how overwhelming it can feel when a beloved pet goes missing, so our aim is always to take as much pressure off owners as possible and act quickly when every moment matters.

Your comments about the team being supportive and sensitive really mean a lot to us. Thank you again for trusting us to help — we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we’re sending our very best wishes to you and your pet ❤️

Best wishes,
Animal Search UK Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Reassuring from the start

Sue and the team are very supportive and communicative, making you feel like they're right there in the thick of it with you during a stressful time. The posters and flyers are great quality and delivered quickly so you don't feel like you're sitting around wasting precious time (and may well be covered by your insurance too). Booking a search team was also easy, and while the logistics of it mean it's not a cheap option - and ultimately we cancelled ours at the last minute when Cole the wanderer finally found his way home the night before - it's great to know it's there when you feel like you've tried everything else. Would definitely turn to these folks again should we ever find ourselves in the same position.

25 March 2026
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Reply from Animal Search UK Limited

Hello Leigh,

Thank you so much for your kind words—it really means a lot to all of us.

We know how stressful and emotional these situations can be, so hearing that you felt supported and reassured throughout is exactly what we hope to provide. I’ll be sure to pass your lovely feedback on to Sue and the rest of the team.

We’re also so pleased to hear that Cole made his way home safely—there’s no better outcome than that! 🐾 Even though you didn’t need to go ahead with the search team in the end, we’re glad it gave you some peace of mind knowing it was there as an option.

Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience. We truly appreciate it, and we’d always be here for you if you ever needed us again.

Wishing you and Cole all the very best 💛

Best wishes,
Animal Search UK

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My beautiful boy Chester

My beautiful boy Chester had been missing for a couple of weeks when I came across animal search. I had tried everything myself from flyers, social media, door knocking and going out on foot searching all hours of the day and night, Chester was neutered and microchipped but he had not been scanned anywhere nor picked up by anybody. Despite all of my efforts I had no sightings of him and I was desperately trying to stay hopeful. I then put Chester on animal search’s website lost and found when the next day I received a phone call from sue, she informed me that because Chester had insurance with petplan they would cover the cost for the search of him if this is something I would like to go ahead with, I had no idea I could do this, sue was extremely lovely and did not make me feel like this was something I had to do, but of course I did. Chester was posted after a couple of hours when I approved his advertisement and the next day I received a box full of flyers and leaflets. We had no concrete sightings until just over a week later when unfortunately a gentleman recognised Chester from animal search, thankfully they made sure to draw attention to his luminous green collar, Chester had passed away but animal search allowed us to finally bring our baby home to rest in peace with his family. Had it not been for their amazing team getting people to remember his beautiful face and remind them to call we may never have found out what happened. I am eternally grateful to this amazing team and I would highly recommend anybody to use them, they were there for us every step of the way even at the end of our Chester’s journey.
Thank you for allowing us his closure and for being there for us 🧡
I am now part of their pet watch team so I can hopefully help any other pet parents going through the same experience ❤️

16 March 2026
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Reply from Animal Search UK Limited

Hello Mia,

Thank you so much for sharing Chester’s story with us — we are truly heartbroken for your loss 💔

It means the world to know that we could be there for you during such a difficult and uncertain time. You did absolutely everything you could for Chester, and your dedication and love for him shone through every step of the way. We’re just so grateful we were able to help bring you the closure you deserved and reunite Chester with his family so he could be laid to rest with love and dignity.

Sue and the whole team will be incredibly touched by your kind words. Supporting pet owners like you is exactly why we do what we do, and hearing that we made even a small difference during such a painful time means everything to us.

We also want to say how amazing it is that you’ve joined the Pet Watch team — turning your experience into something that can help others is truly special, and we’re so proud to have you as part of the community ❤️

Kind regards,
Animal Search UK

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had no idea a service like Animal…

I had no idea a service like Animal Search UK even existed until our cat went missing, and discovering that it was covered by our Petplan insurance was just amazing. It took away so much of the stress at what was an incredibly worrying time.
Within just 6 hours we had a positive sighting of Snowy, and within 48 hours he was safely back home. He had travelled miles away and was completely lost. Thanks to Animal Search UK, we were able to target our search efforts almost immediately, which is exactly why we got him back so quickly.
The support was incredible — they even arranged printed posters and leaflets, sent by special delivery within 24 hours. I honestly cannot express what a huge help this service was. Professional, fast, compassionate, and truly life-changing for us.
I can’t recommend Animal Search UK highly enough. 💙

27 January 2026
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Reply from Animal Search UK Limited

Hello Sian,

Thank you so much for your lovely review — we’re absolutely delighted Snowy is safely home. 💙

We know how stressful it is when a pet goes missing, so it means a lot to hear that our support, search plan, and printed materials helped you focus during such a worrying time. Acting quickly made all the difference, and you did brilliantly.

Thank you for trusting Animal Search UK, and give Snowy a big cuddle from us. 🐾

Best wishes,
Animal Search UK

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Found her way home

Thank you, quite helpful

6 January 2026
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Reply from Animal Search UK Limited

Hello Shaymaa,

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re really glad we could help and that everything worked out. It means a lot that you took the time to leave a review.

Best wishes,
Animal Search UK

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing service and a caring, knowledgeable team

Our cat went missing six weeks ago, and since our first time contacting them Animal Search UK have been a fantastic resource for guidance & support.

The materials provided were excellent, and made it easy for us to spread awareness about our boy in the community, as well as the peace of mind of knowing there was a 24/7 helpline that would log any and all sightings.

The team were amazing throughout, understanding and caring and knowledgeable. We felt reassured and they kept us persistent and positive, which ultimately led to us finding our boy yesterday :D

25 November 2025
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Reply from Animal Search UK Limited

Thank you so much for this lovely review! We’re absolutely over the moon to hear that your boy is home safe — what amazing news! 💛🐾

It really means a lot to us that you felt supported throughout. Our team always wants families to feel cared for and never alone, so your kind words will make their day. We’re glad the materials and helpline helped keep things organised and gave you some peace of mind during such a stressful time.

Thank you again for sharing your experience — and please give your boy a big cuddle from all of us at Animal Search UK! 🐱💛

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good free service

I only used the website to log the details of my missing pet. The website was straightforward and easy to use and gave me a sense of "doing something" to find my pet. Luckily my pet returned home on his own after a few days. I contacted Animal Search via email to close the file and received a response very fast. I think it's great to have a free service like this to help out at a stressful time.

17 October 2025
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Reply from Animal Search UK Limited

Hello Liisa,

Thank you so much for your kind review! 🌟

We’re so pleased to hear your pet made it home safely — what a relief! It’s great to know you found the website easy to use and that it helped you feel proactive during such a stressful time. We’re also glad our team could respond quickly when you reached out.

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience — we’re always here to help whenever we’re needed. 🐾

Best wishes,
Animal Search UK

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful, great support

Very helpful and calming giving good advice in a tumultuous time. Sue was very nice to talk to and not at all pushy (unlike some reviews I've seen), just trying to get the best for you situation.
We've had lots of community engagement with help from the posters and flyers, and our cat eventually got found by a passerby after 1.5 months of missing. Never give up hope, and take any help you can get, it really makes a difference!

15 September 2025
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Reply from Animal Search UK Limited

Hello Ash,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 💛

We’re so glad to hear that your cat is home safe after such a long time away — what a happy ending!

It’s lovely to know that Sue’s calm, caring approach and the community’s support made a real difference during such a stressful time. We truly believe that teamwork and hope can work miracles — thank you for sharing your story and encouraging others to never give up.

Give your brave explorer some extra cuddles from us! 🐾

Warm wishes,
Animal Search UK

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Animal Search UK

Animal Search UK, and Sue specifically, really helped with the search for Moo Moo.

They were very reassuring during a difficult time and offered plenty of advice and tips, as well as kind, sincere words.

Moo Moo returned home after 3.5 weeks, at 14 years old! So, those reading this who may be starting to lose hope: keep on going, your cat is closer than you think!

6 September 2025
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Reply from Animal Search UK Limited

Hello Robert,

Thank you so much for your lovely review! 🐾 We’re over the moon to hear that Moo Moo made it home safely after such a long adventure — what a resilient little star! 🌟

Sue and the team will be so touched by your kind words. We know how emotional the search can be, and it means the world to hear that our support helped during that difficult time.

Give Moo Moo some extra cuddles from us — 14 years young and still full of spirit! ❤️

Warm regards,
Animal Search UK

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our indoor cat Marley decided to go on…

Our indoor cat Marley decided to go on an adventure on Friday 25th of July while visiting our son and daughter in law. My son’s outdoor cats returned but not Marley. We were extremely worried so we asked AnimalSearch’s help. The posters and leaflets we ordered came the next day. Wonderful job. Sue was very kind, always there for me. As advised we waited 5 days for the search. But Marley came back the day before the search. We were so happy, the stress vanished. Marley was hungry but well. Thanks to AnimalSearch for their support and the brilliant online campaign.

31 July 2025
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Reply from Animal Search UK Limited

Hi Frederique,

Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing Marley’s story with us. We’re so glad to hear he made it home safely—what a relief that must have been for you and your family!

It’s wonderful to know that our posters, leaflets, and online campaign helped during such a stressful time. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to Sue—she’ll be thrilled to hear she made a difference.

Please give Marley some extra cuddles from all of us here at Animal Search UK. If you ever need us again (though we hope you won’t!), we’re always here to help.

Warmest wishes,
The Animal Search UK Team 🐾

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We used Animal search after our cat…

We used Animal search after our cat went missing whilst we were on holiday. The posters were professionally done and stood up to the weather. We also had the search team out who were really supportive. We had a lot of leads and eventually one of these paid off and we were able to get Misty home 6 weeks to the day that she went missing. Animal search did what they said they would and supported us throughout this terrible time

25 July 2025
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Reply from Animal Search UK Limited

Hello Tracey,

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're so sorry to hear that Misty went missing while you were away — we can only imagine how difficult and upsetting that must have been.

We're really glad the posters held up well and that our search team could offer support when you needed it most. It’s amazing to hear that one of the leads helped bring Misty home — six weeks to the day! What a relief that must have been for you.

It means a lot to us to know we made a difference during such a tough time. Give Misty a big fuss from all of us — and thank you again for trusting Animal Search to help bring her home.

Warmest wishes,
The Animal Search Team 🐾

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I didn't know anything about Animal…

I didn't know anything about Animal Search UK until my cat went missing.
It was so easy to report my lost cat and the people there are so compassionate and helpful and you can tell that they really care about helping you find a lost animal.
So many resources available to help locate a missing pet. I will inform more people about it. Thank you to everyone there.

24 July 2025
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Reply from Animal Search UK Limited

Hello,

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're really sorry to hear your cat went missing — we know how stressful that can be. It means a lot to us that you found the process easy and felt supported by our team. We genuinely care about every pet and owner we help, so your kind words truly made our day.

Thank you for spreading the word and helping others find their way to us too. Wishing you and your furry friend all the very best! 🐾💛

Best wishes,
Animal Search UK Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've used Animal Search twice

I've used Animal Search twice, both times when my cat went missing after a move. The first time he was missing for 6 weeks and we had the full search team out and the second he was missing for 8 days and we just used the poster service. Both times the whole team was incredibly professional and supportive. They told us the most important thing is that people in the area know-and so the posters (whole they seems abit pricey) are 100% worth getting. They are waterproof, tamper proof and really eye catching. We're all seen the posters of missing pets when they've been rained on and you can't make out a thing. These things would survive an apocalypse! I can't rate Animal Search highly enough. At a really dark time, they are absolute angels

30 June 2025
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Reply from Animal Search UK Limited

Hello Amy,

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. We’re really glad we could support you both times your cat went missing—especially during such difficult and emotional situations. It’s great to hear that you found our team professional and supportive, and that the posters made a real difference in raising awareness locally.

We know how tough it can be when a pet disappears, particularly after a house move, and it means a lot to hear that our services helped bring some peace of mind. Your kind words truly mean the world to us.

Wishing you and your cat all the best—hopefully no more adventures for a while!

Warm regards,
The Animal Search Team 🐾

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Animal search team were amazing when we…

Animal search team were amazing when we had lost our cat Binx for 3 days, they gave us lots of helpful tips, reassured us, normalised how we were feeling and we felt so much more hopful and prepared to search for our cat. Animal Searches tips and advise got us to canvas the neighbourhood which lead to sighting, and then led to a neighbour calling to say they could see Binx in the woods near thier House and we got him back, so without thier support, we wouldn't have got him home. We really appricated thier support, and organising the leaflets and brilliant online campagna to find him. I recomend Animal Search highly, also Sue was brilliant and so efficient and caring. Thanks you

25 June 2025
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Reply from Animal Search UK Limited

Hello Hayley,

Thank you so much for your kind and heartfelt review. We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that Binx made it home safely – what wonderful news! It’s completely natural to feel overwhelmed in those moments, and we’re so glad our team could provide the support and reassurance you needed.

It means a lot to hear that our tips, leaflet campaign, and online efforts helped bring about a sighting and ultimately reunited you with your beloved Binx. We’ll be sure to pass on your lovely words to Sue – she’ll be touched to know her care and efficiency made such a difference.

Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience and for recommending Animal Search so highly. We’re always here if you ever need us again (though we hope you don’t!).

Warmest wishes,
The Animal Search Team 🐾

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very caring & helpful

Very caring & helpful. Our boy came home after 8 days! We are so grateful.

25 June 2025
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Reply from Animal Search UK Limited

Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience! We're absolutely thrilled to hear your boy made it home safely after 8 days — what a relief that must have been. It means the world to us to know we could be part of that journey. We're always here to help in any way we can. 💛

Take care,
Animal Search Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff were so so lovely and I could…

The staff were so so lovely and I could tell that they really wanted to help find my cat just as much as I did!! Everyone was so helpful and they really did give me hope and a positive attitude! I now have my kitty back! I couldn’t be more grateful!

25 June 2025
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Reply from Animal Search UK Limited

Thank you so much for your kind words. We're absolutely delighted to hear your cat is home safe! Our team genuinely cares, and it's wonderful to know that came through in your experience. We're so pleased we could offer support and hope during such a worrying time. Wishing you and your kitty all the best!

Warm regards,
Animal Search Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional and compassionate

We turned to Animal Search UK when our beloved cat Ralph went missing on 27th May. We were beside ourselves with worry. We had already tried sharing posts on local Facebook groups and putting up some temporary handmade posters, to no avail, and we felt that getting a professional campaign organised was the next step. After registering him as missing on the website, we received a phone call from the team offering to design and print professional posters/flyers for Ralph. After a short email exchange to confirm details, they were in the post and arrived around 10am the next morning. They were high quality and came with all the bits we needed to attach posters to lampposts etc.

Thankfully, as Ralph was an indoor cat, he hadn't strayed far and we actually found him safe and sound due to our neighbours spotting him on their doorbell footage, only a few hours after distributing our posters and leaflets from Animal Search UK, but it was such a comfort to know that we had done everything we could. We couldn't have sat by and waited/done nothing whilst we were so worried, so going around posting the leaflets gave us something to do and also kept us out in the local neighbourhood whilst we kept an eye out for him.

On this occasion it turned out to be word of mouth/social media that helped get our boy back, but it was so comforting to have a compassionate, tactful team looking out for us whilst we were searching. Highly professional and even provided guidance on how to claim through insurance for the costs of his advertising campaign. Thank you - would use again (although hopefully we never have to!!).

28 May 2025
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Reply from Animal Search UK Limited

Hello Charlotte,

Thank you so much for your kind and heartfelt review. We’re incredibly relieved and happy to hear that Ralph was found safe and sound – what a huge relief that must have been for you all!

It means a lot to us that you trusted Animal Search UK during such a stressful and emotional time. We're glad the posters and support provided some comfort and practical help while you searched, and we truly appreciate your kind words about our team’s professionalism and compassion.

While we certainly hope you never need our services again, please know we’re always here if you or anyone else ever needs support. Give Ralph cuddle from us – we’re so glad he’s home!

Warmest wishes,
The Animal Search UK Team 🐾

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