Forsyth Humane Society launches AI tool to help reunite lost pets with owners TO REPORT A LOST PET: https://forsythhumane.org/lost-found/ Thousands of pets go missing each year, and Forsyth Humane Society is rolling out a new tool it says can help families reunite with their animals faster. The Winston-Salem-based organization has launched Petco Love Lost, an AI-powered platform that uses facial recognition to match photos of lost and found pets across shelters and community reports nationwide. The system allows pet owners and people who find animals to upload a photo, then scans a national database and continues monitoring for potential matches. Mark Neff, CEO of Forsyth Humane Society, said common, everyday situations can lead to pets getting out. “The landscaping crew comes in to mow your backyard forgets to latch the gate already one out of three pets is going to go missing in their lifetime so this software this capability will help reunite those animals so much quicker so much more efficiently and safely,” Neff said. Shelter leaders said the technology can help narrow the search, but they emphasized that community involvement remains critical. They are encouraging people to report missing pets quickly, share clear photos and use every available resource, especially in the first hours after an animal disappears. “What were telling people is the tool is there now were directing everyone into one location instantly upload that picture or two if that animal has been reported if it shows up at a shelter you are going to be contacted and you're going to know as quickly as possible where that animal is,” Neff said. Forsyth Humane Society said Petco Love Lost also integrates signals from platforms like Nextdoor and Meta channels, expanding visibility beyond traditional shelter systems. TO REPORT A LOST PET: https://forsythhumane.org/lost-found/