PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — Pasco County Animal Services is using facial recognition technology to help identify lost dogs and cats. 

  • PCAS to use facial recognition to find lost pets
  • Data stored in Finding Rover app
  • Users can upload photo of a lost or found animal

The Finding Rover App is reuniting lost pets and owners one smart phone at a time. 

Every animal admitted to the shelter will be registered on Finding Rover. App users can search the shelter and surround areas for a missing pet or the family of a found pet. 

Whether you lose a pet or find one, simply upload a photo on the app or findingrover.com to begin the search and matching process. Facial recognition technology for animals scans a database of registered pets. 

“Dogs and cats are beloved family members, and if he or she goes missing, it can be devastating to everyone involved,” said Finding Rover CEO/Founder John Polimeno.  “Registering on Finding Rover is another step all pet parents should take to further protect their furry family members.”

The Finding Rover app also features dogs and cats available for adoption. 

You can download the app for free from the App Store or Google Play.