FAQ

PawKnights is a community-powered pet safety and rescue platform that helps reunite lost pets with their families. When a pet goes missing, owners can instantly create a lost pet alert, which is shared across a local network of nearby PawKnights — caring community members, pet lovers, and partner businesses who keep an eye out and report sightings in real time.

Every sighting is pinned on a live interactive map, allowing owners to track updates and get their pets home faster. PawKnights combines technology, community, and compassion to make sure that no pet is ever truly lost alone.

PawKnights connects pet owners, local residents, and partner businesses through a real-time community alert system. When a pet is reported missing, nearby users receive instant notifications and can post verified sightings directly on the shared map. Each sighting is pinned with location details, helping owners track their pet’s movements and narrow down search areas quickly.

The combined power of technology and community means lost pets are seen faster, shared wider, and reunited sooner — turning every neighbour into a potential hero.

PawKnights is launching first in Toronto, where we’re building a strong community of pet owners, rescuers, and local business partners to power our network. Once established, we’ll be expanding across Canada, bringing our mission of community-driven pet safety to cities nationwide.

If you live outside Toronto, you can still pre-register to be among the first PawKnights in your area — helping us bring the network to your community sooner.

The PawKnights Map is a real-time, interactive map that connects pet owners, rescuers, and community members. When a pet is reported lost, it appears as a pin on the map, showing the last known location and any recent sightings.

Community members — known as PawKnights — can add new sighting pins, upload photos, and share details about where and when the pet was seen. Each update helps narrow the search area and guide owners closer to their pet’s location.

The map constantly refreshes with verified updates, giving everyone in the network a clear picture of where to look — turning collective eyes into a powerful rescue force.

Alerts are sent instantly in real-time, ensuring that trusted community members in your area are notified immediately to help locate your pet.

Yes — reporting and finding lost pets on PawKnights will always be 100% free. Our mission is to make sure no pet is ever lost without help, and that means giving every owner and community member access to our rescue network at no cost.

For those who want to unlock extra perks, we’ll also offer an optional premium subscription. Premium members will enjoy exclusive discounts and special offers from our trusted partner pet services — including groomers, vets, trainers, and pet supply stores across Toronto and beyond.

PawKnights are the everyday heroes who make our community possible — compassionate pet owners, neighbours, and local businesses who choose to take action when a pet goes missing.

Anyone can become a PawKnight by joining the network, watching for alerts in their area, and adding sightings directly to the PawKnights Map. Whether it’s sharing a post, spotting a missing pet, or spreading the word, every PawKnight plays a part in bringing families back together.

Together, we’re building a connected community of protectors — people who believe that every paw deserves a hero.

Unlike other lost pet apps that simply post alerts, PawKnights turns your entire community into an active rescue network.

Our platform combines real-time technology with the power of local connections — linking pet owners, neighbours, and partner businesses on one interactive map.

Every alert instantly reaches people nearby, while verified PawKnights can post sightings, upload photos, and help guide pets safely home.

Beyond rescue, PawKnights also builds lasting community through partner offers, pet-safety initiatives, and local business collaborations — creating a network where helping pets is part of everyday life.