Free NetPosse Alerts for National Disasters

Disaster Assistance: If your horse or pet has been lost or found due to a natural disaster, Stolen Horse International (NetPosse) provides FREE Disaster Report listings to help reunite missing animals with their owners through our massive global network.

Missing Animal Search: How NetPosse Reunites Displaced Pets and Livestock After a Disaster

The devastating impact of an unexpected crisis does not end when the immediate danger passes. For horse and pet owners, the aftermath of a natural catastrophe often brings a heartbreaking new challenge: the frantic search for missing livestock and companion animals.

At Stolen Horse International, also known as NetPosse, we confront critical animal emergencies daily. We provide essential tools, digital tracking resources, and community networks to assist victims and good Samaritans in the wake of severe weather events or large-scale emergencies.

Comprehensive Recovery for All Types of Disasters

Whether a localized incident or a widespread federal emergency, severe disruptions leave animals displaced, terrified, and separated from their families. NetPosse assists owners tracking down lost or found animals across all major catastrophic events:

• Wildfires and Barn Fires: Fast-moving forest fires and structural barn fires often leave owners with only minutes to drop fences or evacuate, leading to widespread animal displacement.
• Floods and Mudslides: Rising flash floods, broken dams, and sudden mudslides trap livestock or force them to flee to higher, unfamiliar ground.
• Tornados and Hurricanes: Intense rotating funnels and destructive hurricane storm surges destroy structural property, shred perimeter fencing, and scatter animals across county or state lines.
• Blizzards and Ice Storms: Severe winter freezes, collapsed roofs, and whiteout conditions mask terrain markers, causing disoriented horses and pets to wander away.
• Earthquakes and Volcanic Eruptions: Ground shaking and volcanic activity trigger deep panic in equines and companion pets, causing them to break through barriers out of instinctual fear.

Our Global Network is Your Digital Search Party

When regional communication grids fail, our extensive NetPosse Alerts network deploys immediately. This rapid alert framework instantly transmits detailed descriptions, physical markings, and last-known locations to thousands of volunteers, rescue organizations, and advocates.

Every report generated on our platform is search engine optimized. This means your animal's data remains indexable by major platforms years down the line, creating a permanent, searchable paper trail that social media groups cannot replicate.

File a FREE Disaster Report Today

If you have lost an animal or safely contained a found animal during a disaster, do not navigate the recovery process alone. As a dedicated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we offer a completely FREE Disaster Report listing service to help identify and track down missing animals of any species.

Connect with our coordinator team immediately using either of these direct channels:

• Our Official Website: Head to the NetPosse Homepage and submit your information directly under the CONTACT US tab.
• Our Social Media Network: Send a direct message to our active Stolen Horse International - NetPosse Facebook Page to flag an urgent missing or found report.

Essential Disaster Prep Checklist for Animal Owners

Preparation is the single most effective way to increase the chances of a safe reunion with your animals after a disaster strikes. Use this emergency checklist to secure your pets and livestock before an evacuation or severe weather event occurs:

• Update Permanent Identification: Ensure microchips are registered with current contact info, and maintain records of tattoos, brands, or freeze brands.
• Prepare Temporary Field ID: Keep fetlock ID bands, halter tags, or livestock paint sticks on hand to label your animals with your phone number before evacuating.
• Maintain Current Photos: Take clear, high-resolution color photos of your animals from all four sides, documenting unique markings, scars, and whorls.
• Store Digital Proof of Ownership: Keep digital copies of coggins tests, registration papers, bills of sale, and vaccination records on a secure cloud drive.
• Create an Evacuation Kit: Pack a 72-hour supply of feed, water, lead ropes, leather halters, first aid supplies, and any necessary medications.
• Pre-Arrange Emergency Housing: Identify out-of-area fairgrounds, evacuation centers, or private stables that can accept your livestock during a crisis.