Free Lost Pet Poster Maker — Printable in 2 Minutes
Add your pet’s photo, a personal note and a QR code that lets finders email you instantly. Download a print-ready poster for free — no signup, no watermark, and your photo never leaves your browser.
100% free — the poster is created in your browser. Your photo and details are never uploaded to our servers.
👀 Example preview, your edits replace it live
Small brown terrier mix, red collar, white patch on chest
📍 Last seen: Maple Street & 5th Ave, July 10, 2026
What makes a lost pet poster effective
- One big photo beats four small ones. Choose a clear, recent picture where your pet’s colors and size are obvious.
- Readable from a moving car. The headline and phone number do 90% of the work — that’s why our template makes them huge.
- The QR code removes friction. Many finders won’t call a stranger, but almost everyone will scan a code that opens a pre-written email.
- Location and date matter. “Last seen near Maple St & 5th Ave on July 10” tells neighbors exactly where to keep an eye out.
- Post where people pause: intersections, dog parks, vet clinics, pet stores, grocery boards — and hand a few to mail carriers and delivery drivers, who cover your whole neighborhood daily.
Want us to run the search with you?
ReportLost can contact local shelters and services, publish your alert on social channels including local community groups, and keep your report active, checking new “found pet” posts for a match for up to 12 months — while you cover the neighborhood with posters.
Lost pet posters — frequently asked questions
Is the lost pet poster really free?
Yes — completely. The poster is generated in your browser: your photo and contact details are never uploaded to our servers, and there is no watermark, signup or hidden fee. You can download it as a PNG image or a print-ready A4 PDF.
What should a lost pet poster include?
One large, clear photo; the word LOST with the animal type in big letters; the pet's name; breed, color and distinctive marks; where and when it was last seen; a phone number readable from a distance; and ideally a reward and a QR code so finders can contact you instantly.
What does the QR code on the poster do?
The QR code opens a pre-filled email to the address you enter, so a finder can contact you in two seconds from their phone — even at night, even if they don't want to call a stranger.
Where should I put up lost pet posters?
Within a 1-mile radius of the last sighting first: intersections, dog parks, vet clinics, pet stores, grocery store boards, mailbox clusters and trailheads. Ask local businesses to display one in their window. Refresh or replace posters after rain.
What else should I do besides posters?
File a report with your local animal shelter and animal control, check their found listings daily, post on Nextdoor and local Facebook groups, and make sure your pet's microchip registration is up to date. ReportLost can also run this outreach for you and keep your report active, searching for a match, for up to 12 months.
Does ReportLost help find lost pets?
Yes. Beyond this free poster, our assistance plans include contacting local shelters and services, publishing your alert on social channels including local groups, and monitoring public web sources for new 'found pet' posts for 6 to 12 months.