Dogopo has announced the launch of its Missing Dog Helpline, a free service to support families searching for lost dogs and to help people who find dogs that seem lost or separated from their families. The helpline will go live on January 5, 2026 (Monday) and is Dogopo’s most important initiative for the year.
Announcing the launch, Dr. Gaurav Gulati, founder of Dogopo, said the initiative was born of empathy and a deep understanding of the emotional toll a missing dog can take on a family.
“When a dog goes missing, life comes to a standstill for the family. There is fear, guilt, sleeplessness, and constant worry,” said Dr. Gulati. “Our intention is simple. We want to help lost dogs get back home safely and ensure their parents do not feel alone during this difficult time.”
The Missing Dog Helpline is designed to spread information quickly, responsibly, and to the right audience. After a missing dog report is submitted, Dogopo publishes the dog’s details on its platform and shares the information on its social media channels. Location-based hashtags and targeted outreach increase visibility among people in the area where the dog was last seen.
Dogopo encourages families to share complete and accurate details, including the dog’s name, breed or indie status, age, gender, identifying marks, last seen location, date and time of disappearance, clear photographs, and contact information. The organisation believes detailed information greatly improves the chances of recognition and safe recovery.
The helpline also supports people who have found a lost dog but are unsure how to locate the family. By sharing photographs and location details, they can help Dogopo circulate the information and guide the dog toward safety or reunion.
As part of the launch, Dogopo asks the public to follow Dogopo on Instagram, where missing dog alerts will be shared. The organisation emphasises that community participation is vital to successful reunions.
“This initiative depends on people coming together,” Dr. Gulati added. “If you see a dog that looks lost or recognise one from our posts, please come forward. Let’s unite to reunite dogs with the families who are waiting for them.”
The Missing Dog Helpline is a 100% free service available across cities and countries, with the dog’s safety always the top priority.
For more information or to submit a missing dog report, visit:
dogopo.com/missing-dog-helpline
