How RescueLinks Works
The logistics engine for modern animal rescue. We provide the tools to coordinate complex rescues, match lost pets with sightings, and mobilize a global network of everyday heroes.
Four Simple Steps
Whether you're looking to volunteer, find help for a transport, or report a lost animal, getting started takes just minutes.
Create Your Account
Sign up for free and tell us about yourself. Are you a rescue organization, a volunteer driver, or someone who lost their furry friend? Your profile helps us connect you with the right people.
- Quick 2-minute signup process
- Choose your role: Organization, Volunteer, or Pet Owner
- Add your location and availability preferences
- Set up notification preferences for instant alerts
Find or Post a Request
Browse the interactive map to find transport requests and lost animal reports near you, or create your own if you need help moving a rescue animal or reporting a lost pet.
- View all active requests on an interactive map
- Filter by distance, urgency, and type
- Post detailed transport requests with photos
- Report lost animals with last known location
Connect & Coordinate
Smart matching uses your profile, location, and bio to find transport requests that fit you. The more you share with us, the better your matches.
- Matches use location, bio, and experience
- Get requests that fit your route and preferences
- Secure in-app messaging with coordinators
- Real-time notifications for new matches
Bring Them Home
Complete the transport and help a rescue animal find their forever home. Every leg of the journey makes a difference.
- Mark transports as completed
- See the full journey your animal took to safety
Powered by AI
RescueLinks uses AI to help find lost pets faster, optimize transport routes, and match the right volunteers with the right requests — all optional, always under your control.
Smart Search Zones
When the case owner verifies a sighting, RescueLinks automatically builds an AI search zone from that verified report, species context, and behavior patterns to highlight the most likely nearby search areas.
Photo Matching
Upload a photo of a found animal and our AI instantly compares it to lost pet photos in the area. It looks at coat color, markings, size, and shape, like a face ID for animals.
Route Optimizer
For long-distance transports, our route planner builds an efficient relay route, splitting the drive among multiple volunteers so no one has to go too far out of their way.
Volunteer Matching
When a transport request is posted, our matching system uses volunteer profiles and experience to suggest the best-fit people for the job, so coordinators spend less time searching.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about getting started.
Be the Missing Link
From logistics to local sightings, join the platform built to mobilize communities and save animal lives.