Every animal sends
a signal. We help
you hear it.
Report a lost or found animal, browse pets waiting for a home, or give directly to their care — all in one place.
Recently listed for adoption
Happy endings
Animals reported lost, then found their way back — thanks to someone paying attention.
Small signals, followed closely, add up.
Most lost animals aren't found by search parties — they're found by a neighbor who saw a flyer, a stranger who checked a board, a shelter that got one extra donation to cover a vet bill.
Stray Signal exists to make those small moments easier: a place to post a sighting, list an animal that needs a home, or send money straight to a real shelter's account.
How it works
- Post a lost or found animal so nearby people can spot the connection
- Browse animals currently looking for adopters
- Donate directly to a shelter's own bank account — no middleman
Amina Lenti
I built Stray Signal because I truly care about animals — the ones with homes and the ones still looking for one. I wanted a single place where people could report a lost pet, find one to adopt, or send help straight to a shelter that needs it.
This project is also part of how I hope to show who I am: someone who notices a problem and tries to actually do something about it, not just talk about it.
Lost & found board
Browse recent reports or post one of your own.
Post a report
Animals looking for a home
Reach out about any animal below — or list one that needs to find its people.
List an animal for adoption
Awareness & care
What to do when an animal is sick or hurt, everyday ways to help, and why some animals should never be pets.
Wounds & bleeding
Gently rinse the wound with clean water and apply light pressure with a clean cloth to slow bleeding. Don't use human antiseptics or ointments unless a vet tells you to. Keep the animal calm and get to a vet if bleeding doesn't stop.
Heatstroke
Move them to shade or a cool room right away. Cool them gradually with a damp (not ice-cold) cloth and offer small sips of water. Heatstroke can turn fatal fast — treat it as an emergency and go to a vet immediately.
Suspected poisoning
Move them away from the source right away. Don't try to make them vomit unless a vet tells you to. Try to identify what they ate or touched, and call a vet immediately.
Choking
If you can safely see the object, you may try to remove it — don't push it deeper. If they can still breathe, get to a vet now. If they can't breathe, this is a critical emergency — go immediately.
Seizures
Move furniture or stairs out of their way, but don't hold them down or put your hands near their mouth. Time how long it lasts, stay calm, and take them to a vet right after — even if it stops on its own.
Limping or a suspected fracture
Limit their movement and avoid touching or straightening the limb. Support them gently if you need to move them. Never give human pain medication — many are toxic to animals. Get to a vet.
Feed strays consistently
A regular feeding spot and time helps street animals survive, especially in extreme heat or cold. Fresh water matters as much as food.
Give shelter from weather
A simple box or shaded corner can be the difference between life and death in extreme heat or cold for animals living outside.
Support spay & neuter
It's one of the most effective ways to reduce the number of animals suffering on the streets — ask local shelters how you can help fund it.
Never abandon a pet
If you truly can't keep an animal anymore, surrender them responsibly to a shelter instead of leaving them outside.
Speak up against cruelty
If you witness abuse or neglect, report it to a local shelter or authority instead of looking away.
Polar bears aren't pets — and their home is melting
Polar bears depend on sea ice to hunt. As the climate warms, that ice is disappearing, making it harder for them to survive. They belong in the wild, not in captivity — and small everyday choices that lower our carbon footprint add up.
Ocean pollution is a threat to every fish
Plastic waste and litter that reaches the ocean harms marine life for years. Reducing single-use plastic and never littering near water are simple, real ways to help.
Forest fires destroy homes for birds and wildlife
Never leave a fire unattended outdoors, follow local fire rules, and report smoke early. A single fire can destroy nesting grounds that took years to build.
Keep nature clean
Litter doesn't just look bad — it injures and kills wildlife that mistake it for food or get trapped in it. Whatever you bring outdoors, bring it back with you.
Give directly to a shelter
Every shelter below has confirmed these are their own details. Send money straight to them — nothing passes through this site.
Only add a shelter's real bank details with their permission. Verify who you're sending money to before donating.