Why Official NetPosse Alerts Save Time and Lives

Why It’s Best to Share the Official NetPosse Alert from Stolen Horse International

When a horse goes missing, time, accuracy, and coordination save lives. That is why Stolen Horse International asks everyone to share the official NetPosse Alert instead of creating new posts.

Sharing the original alert keeps information centralized, verified, and actionable—giving the victim the strongest possible chance of recovery.

Advantages to Victims When You Share the Official NetPosse Alert

1. Verified & Correct Information
Every NetPosse Alert is reviewed and posted by trained volunteers who confirm details directly with the victim.
This reduces:

• Incorrect descriptions
• Wrong locations
• Outdated phone numbers
• Rumors or speculation

Accuracy prevents false leads and wasted searches.

2. One Central Source for Updates
When all shares point back to one original alert:

• Updates are seen by everyone
• Sightings can be tracked in one place
• Status changes (found, reunited, safe) reach more people quickly

Victims do not have to chase dozens of separate posts to correct information.

3. Faster Tip Collection & Follow-Up
Tips posted under the official alert:

• Go directly to the NetPosse team
• Can be triaged and organized
• Are easier to pass to the victim and law enforcement

This speeds up real action.

4. Stronger Search Radius
Social platforms boost content that receives many shares, comments, and reactions on the same post.
One highly shared alert travels farther than hundreds of scattered individual posts.

5. Better Law Enforcement & Industry Credibility
NetPosse Alerts are recognized by:

• Law enforcement
• Auction yards
• Livestock inspectors
• Transporters
• Brand inspectors

Consistent formatting and professional presentation increase trust and response.

6. Reduced Stress for Victims
Victims are often overwhelmed, frightened, and exhausted.
Centralized alerts mean:

• Fewer messages to manage
• Less confusion
• Clear direction on what to watch for

This protects their mental well-being during a crisis.

❌ Why Creating New Posts Hurts Recovery Efforts

1. Information Becomes Fragmented
Different posts often contain:

• Slightly different details
• Typos
• Assumptions
• Missing facts

This creates confusion and delays.

2. Updates Don’t Reach Everyone
When new information emerges, NetPosse cannot update dozens of independent posts across Facebook groups and pages.
People keep sharing outdated information without knowing it.

3. Volunteers Waste Time Chasing Posts
NetPosse is operated by a very small team of unpaid volunteers.
Time spent:

• Searching for new posts
• Correcting errors
• Asking people to edit or delete

…is time taken away from helping victims, coordinating tips, and creating alerts.

4. Tips Get Lost
Tips left on random posts may never reach:

• The victim
• NetPosse
• Law enforcement

A great lead can disappear simply because it was posted in the wrong place.

5. Platform Algorithms Work Against Scattered Posts
Hundreds of separate low-engagement posts perform worse than one highly shared alert.

The Best Way to Help

• Share the official NetPosse Alert
• Add a personal comment if you wish
• Encourage others to share that same post
• Do NOT create a new missing horse post

If you do not see an alert yet, encourage the victim to contact Stolen Horse International so NetPosse can create one.

Bottom Line

One alert. One source. One coordinated effort.
Sharing the official NetPosse Alert gives victims the strongest chance of bringing their horse home—and allows the small volunteer team at Stolen Horse International to work efficiently for every family who needs help.