Free tool

Lost pet poster maker

Make a clear, printable poster for a lost dog or missing cat in a minute, or for a pet you've found. It's free, and your photo never leaves your device.

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Use a clear, recent photo. It stays on your device and is never uploaded.

In the print window, choose A4 and turn off headers and footers if they appear.

Preview

Lost dog
Add a clear photo

Seen this dog? Please call

Your number

Please don't chase. Call instead.

Lost dog

Your number

Lost dog

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Lost dog

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Lost dog

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Lost dog

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Lost dog

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Lost dog

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Lost dog

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How to make a lost pet poster that works

  • Use one big, clear, recent photo, and make the word LOST or MISSING the largest thing on the page.
  • Give one phone number you'll always answer. Leave your home address off.
  • Say where and when they were last seen, and describe anything that stands out, like a marking or the collar.
  • Keep one detail back, so you can check anyone who calls really has seen your pet.
  • Put posters up near where they went missing, and at vets, pet shops, parks and community noticeboards. Ask before using private property, and check your council's rules for lampposts.
  • Slip posters into clear plastic sleeves so rain doesn't ruin them, and take them down once your pet is home.

Posters work best alongside everything else. Work through our lost dog checklist or lost cat checklist, and if you've found a pet, read what to do when you find one.

Questions

Is the poster maker really free?+

Yes. There's nothing to pay and no account needed. Make as many posters as you like and print them at home or save them as a PDF.

Is my photo uploaded anywhere?+

No. The poster is made in your browser. Your photo and details stay on your device and aren't sent to us.

What should a lost dog poster say?+

LOST DOG in large letters, a clear photo, your dog's name, where and when they were last seen, a short description and one phone number. Add “please don't chase” so nobody frightens them further away.

Can I make a poster for a pet I've found?+

Yes. Choose “Found”, add a photo and where you found them, and keep one detail back so you can check the real owner. If it's a dog, you must also tell your local council.