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SYRACUSE, N.Y., Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — DocuPet, North America’s premier pet licensing platform, today announced the rollout of the National Pet Registry and the National Animal Shelter Network—two innovative initiatives aimed at unifying pet data, enhancing shelter operations, and significantly improving lost pet recovery across the country.
In collaboration with over 300 communities and more than 80 animal welfare organizations, DocuPet’s platform becomes the first comprehensive national pet registration and reunification system. It integrates pet licensing, microchip IDs, contact details, and veterinary records—previously scattered across over 7,000 separate databases—into a secure, easily searchable central hub.
“Every year, millions of pets go missing, and many never return home due to lack of identification, outdated contact info, or jurisdictional hurdles,” said Grant Goodwin, CEO of DocuPet. “With the National Pet Registry and the National Animal Shelter Network, we’re connecting the dots and enabling communities, shelters, and pet owners to collaborate instantly and effectively.”
The National Pet Registry is offered free to pet owners and partner organizations. Currently registering over 8,000 pets daily, it has become North America’s fastest-growing pet database. Every registered pet receives a free HomeSafe®-enabled tag, providing a digital identity linked to a detailed online profile.
Pet owners can effortlessly update and manage records, including licenses, vaccinations, microchip info, veterinary contacts, and important documents.
Central to the Registry is HomeSafe®, DocuPet’s 24/7 lost pet service, integrated with Petco Love Lost and the new National Animal Shelter Network. HomeSafe® facilitates lost and found pet reports, alerts, and features a toll-free support line available year-round—serving as a vital tool for rapid pet identification and reunion.
The lost pet reporting capabilities bolster the National Animal Shelter Network—North America’s largest coalition of connected shelters—helping to improve reunification rates and reduce shelter overcrowding.
Shelters within the network can:
Participating shelters also receive marketing resources, community engagement tools, and ongoing support from DocuPet’s dedicated service team.
“Shelters are on the front lines of animal welfare and need powerful, connected tools for reunification,” said Jackie Rose, Chief Strategy Officer at DocuPet. “By linking shelters through the National Animal Shelter Network and registering every pet, we’re shortening reunion times, easing shelter overcrowding, and fostering community-based pet recoveries.”
Together, the National Pet Registry and the National Animal Shelter Network mark a significant advancement in pet identification, data sharing, and reunification efforts. By centralizing information and connecting thousands of local agencies, DocuPet is establishing a new standard for pet safety and recovery nationwide.
About DocuPet DocuPet is North America’s largest and fastest-growing pet registration and reunification platform, serving over 300 jurisdictions with official pet licensing services. It offers free lost pet support through HomeSafe®, alongside innovative products like AI-powered pet trackers and designer pet tags. Committed to advancing animal welfare through inventive technology and community-centric solutions, DocuPet continues to revolutionize pet identification and safety.
For more information, visit partnerships.docupet.com