Rescue Alert

When an animal needs help, every second counts. Rescue Alert connects everyday people, volunteers, and rescue organizations in real time — so help arrives faster when it matters most. Free to download. Built for communities. Powered by volunteers.

Whether you're reporting a stray, coordinating a disaster evacuation, or running a rescue organization, Rescue Alert gives you the tools to act quickly and work together.

RESCUE REQUESTS & ALERTS
• Report stray, stranded, injured, or abused animals in seconds
• Request fosters, transport, or emergency medical help
• Request evacuations for single animals or entire groups
• Report missing or found animals with location details
• Mutual Aid requests for verified volunteers and organizations
• Alerts broadcast instantly to nearby volunteers on a live map

TRANSPORT COORDINATION
• Post transport runs with departure, destination, date, and vehicle type
• Build an animal manifest — approve or remove animals per trip
• Auto-optimized multi-stop pickup routes
• Live map shows active transports alongside rescue alerts

EVACUATIONS & DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
• Create detailed evacuation plans with assigned animals and transporters
• Execute plans through Standby → Stage → Execute workflow
• Monitor progress in real time during active emergencies

ANIMAL PROFILES & MEDICAL RECORDS
• Full animal profiles: photos, species, breed, weight, behavior traits
• Upload vet records — AI extracts visits, diagnoses, and medical history
• Track microchip numbers and search the registry to reunite lost pets
• Scanning a chip notifies the owner's emergency contacts instantly
• Track foster placement, adoption status, and inter-org transfers

ORGANIZATION TOOLS
• Manage staff, volunteers, and roles (admin, staff, member)
• Track training certifications and qualifications per member
• Send instant notifications to all org volunteers
• Manage all organization animals with status tracking
• Transfer animals between partner organizations
• Vet email management for medical record intake

RESCUE COMMAND MAP
• Live map with color-coded alert markers by rescue category
• Transport routes and animal transport pins
• Command mode: overlay volunteer locations, active events, and org sites

COMMUNITY & TEAMS
• Build or join local rescue teams with group chat
• Connect with neighbors and volunteer organizations nearby
• Community wall, events, and direct messaging
• Public volunteer profiles with skills, equipment, and certifications

FOR EVERYONE
Anyone can request help — no account needed to submit an alert. Volunteers receive location-based push and SMS notifications. Organizations get a full coordination platform at no cost.

Rescue Alert is free, donation-supported, and operated by Rescue Force — a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 46-4627100). Available in 20+ languages.

Join at RescueAlert.org or download free today.