Rescue Alert

Rescue Force.org

About this app

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. Donation supported.

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

WHO RESCUE ALERT IS FOR

Pet Guardians
Store pet profiles, microchip info, and vaccination records. Send instant alerts if your animal is lost or in danger.

Rescue Volunteers
Get alerted when animals need help. Find events, connect with other volunteers, and respond faster together.

Organizations
Track animals, medical records, and custody. Coordinate transports, fosters, and evacuations — all in one place.

Rescue Coordinators
Run mass evacuations with a live volunteer map. Assign pickup and drop-off points in real time.

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
• 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
• Assign pickup and drop-off points and monitor progress in real time

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, custody, 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
• Volunteer profiles with skills, equipment, and certifications

FOR EVERYONE
Create a free account to report animals in need and request help in seconds. 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.

What’s new

New in Rescue Alert:
• Online events — go virtual or reach volunteers by state, country, or worldwide.
• Repeating events every few weeks until an end date.
• RSVP notifications for event organizers.
• Rescue Command: evacuation pins on the map, per-stop transport notes, and clearer responder availability & vehicle type.
• Route assignments delivered as notifications, with one-tap navigation.
• Set your organization's area of operations.
• Stay signed in longer, plus performance and bug fixes.