Free National Lost and Found Pet Database, Petco Love Lost, Wins Three Prestigious Anthem Awards for Outstanding Technology

SAN ANTONIO, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Petco Love, a national nonprofit organization, is thrilled to announce that its free lost and found pet database Petco Love Lost has won three esteemed Anthem Awards in recognition of its impactful work. The Anthem Awards, celebrating and amplifying the voices that spark global change, honored Petco Love Lost in the Product, Innovation or Service categories (Nonprofit). Petco Love Lost won Gold Anthem Awards for Responsible Technology (Product and Best Use of Technology), and a Silver Anthem Award for Responsible Technology (Partnership or Collaboration.)

Since its launch in 2021, Petco Love Lost has revolutionized the way pets are reunited with their families by serving as a centralized database, bringing together lost and found pets from many sources with the power of machine learning. With just one photo upload of a missing dog or cat, Petco Love Lost uses advanced photo-matching technology to search pets reported directly to Petco Love Lost, pets in 3,100 animal shelters or rescues, and pets posted to partner platforms Nextdoor and Neighbors by Ring. To date, Petco Love Lost has facilitated nearly 100,000 reunions.

"We are beyond honored to receive these prestigious Anthem Awards for Petco Love Lost," said Susanne Kogut, President of Petco Love. "This recognition is a testament to the tireless work of our dedicated team and partners who are deeply committed to helping lost pets find their way home. Petco Love Lost represents a movement to transform how we support and advocate for lost pets."

"The winners of this year's 4^th annual Anthem Awards are truly inspiring, and I am honored to help elevate their impact," said Anthem Awards General Manager, Patricia McLoughlin. "At this moment, there is a lot of uncertainty in our world, but the tireless and extraordinary efforts of the Anthem Awards community provide hope that a better tomorrow is possible. Thank you to everyone doing this work and making an impact."

The Anthem Awards spotlight the most innovative and impactful campaigns that drive social good, showcasing organizations and individuals committed to making positive change across the globe. Anthem Winners are selected by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. The 4th Annual Anthem Awards was the most competitive season yet with more than 2,300 entries submitted from 34 countries worldwide. By amplifying the voices that spark global change, the Anthem Awards are defining a new benchmark for impactful work that inspires others to take action in their communities.

For more information on Petco Love Lost, or to report a lost or found pet, visit petcolovelost.org.

Media Contact: 
Crystal Bugary, Petco Love, [email protected]

About Petco Love
Petco Love is a life-changing nonprofit organization that makes communities and pet families closer, stronger, and healthier. Since our founding in 1999, we've empowered animal welfare organizations by investing nearly $410 million in adoption and other lifesaving efforts. We've helped find loving homes for nearly 7 million pets in partnership with Petco and organizations nationwide. Our love for pets drives us to lead with innovation, creating tools animal lovers need to reunite lost pets, and lead with passion, inspiring and mobilizing communities and our more than 4,000 animal welfare partners to drive lifesaving change alongside us. Is love calling you? Join us. Visit PetcoLove.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads, and LinkedIn to be part of the lifesaving work we lead every day.

About The Anthem Awards
Launched in 2021 by The Webby Awards, The Anthem Awards honors the purpose & mission-driven work of people, companies and organizations worldwide. By amplifying the voices that spark global change, we're defining a new benchmark for impactful work that inspires others to take action in their own communities. The Anthem Awards honors work across seven core causes: Diversity; Equity & Inclusion; Education; Art & Culture; Health; Human & Civil Rights; Humanitarian Action & Services; Responsible Technology; and Sustainability, Environment & Climate. This season's partners include Ms. Magazine, The Female Quotient, Sustainable Brands, NationSwell, and TheFutureParty. The Awards were founded in partnership with the Ad Council, Born This Way Foundation, Feeding America, Glaad, Mozilla, NAACP, NRDC, WWF, and XQ.

About The Webby Awards:
Hailed as the "Internet's highest honor" by The New York Times, The Webby Awards is the leading international awards organization honoring excellence on the Internet, including Websites and Mobile Sites; Video; Advertising; Media & PR; Apps & Software; Social; Podcasts; Games and AI, Metaverse & Virtual. Established in 1996, The Webby Awards received nearly 13,000 entries from all 50 states and over 70 countries worldwide this year. The Webby Awards are presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS). Sponsors and Partners of The Webby Awards include WP Engine, LinkedIn, Meltwater, NAACP, KPMG, Wall Street Journal, Vox Media, Deadline, AdAge, TechCrunch, The Hollywood Reporter, The Hustle, Morning Brew, Passionfruit, Embedded, Link in Bio, Creator Economy NYC, Creator Spotlight, AIGA, Vote Save America, and The Publish Press.

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