# Lost Pet Apps The ASPCA App Lets You Create a Digital 'Missing' Poster for Your Pooch By Michael Hines | Published 2014-07-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aspca-app References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/aspca-launches-free-mobile-app-to-help-people-locate-their-missing-pets/) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/vision-test/id726419470?mt=8) The [ASPCA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-disaster-plan) app, available for iOS and Android, aims to make it easier to be a pet owner. The app has many features, including one that provides advice on what to do should your pet go missing. In addition to providing step-by-step instructions, the app also lets you create a digital "missing" poster that you can share on social media. The ASPCA app isn't just for finding lost dogs and cats. It can also [store medical records](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vet-record) and provide information on how to take care of your pet in the event of a disaster. Like all good apps, the ASPCA has included [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petsetlife) connectivity to allow you to view cute photos of pets all day! The app is available now for free. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Lost Pet Apps:** Lost pet apps offer convenience and peace of mind for pet owners, and there is opportunity for disruptive innovation in the development of advanced tracking and monitoring features. - **Digital 'missing' Posters:** Digital 'missing' posters eliminate the need for physical flyers and allow for faster and wider dissemination of information, creating opportunities for disruptive innovation in targeted advertising and geolocation technology. - **Integrated Pet Care Apps:** Integrated pet care apps that combine features like medical records, disaster preparedness, and social media connectivity offer a comprehensive solution for pet owners, presenting opportunities for disruptive innovation in personalized pet care and community-building. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Pet Tech:** The pet tech industry can capitalize on the demand for lost pet apps by developing advanced tracking devices, facial recognition technology, and other innovative solutions. - **Digital Advertising:** Digital advertising industry can leverage the use of digital 'missing' posters to create targeted ad campaigns for pet-related products and services. - **Mobile App Development:** Mobile app development industry can seize the opportunity to create integrated pet care apps with advanced features that enhance the pet ownership experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lost Pet ID Tags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-pet-id.md) - [Pet Health Managers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-app1.md) - [Connective Canine Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-park-app.md) - [Pet Care Management Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paw-parent.md) - [Pet Health Support Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buddydoc-app.md) - [All-in-One Pet Care Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dotsy.md) - [Personalized Pet-Tracking Tags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-dog-tracker-findmy.md) - [Canine-Centric Meetup Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canine-centric-meetup-app.md) - [Cat Tracking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whisker-tracker.md)