Kern County Animal Services has announced a groundbreaking partnership with DocuPet, a leading provider of modern pet registration and lost pet recovery services, to help reunite lost pets with their families faster than ever before. This collaboration will bring DocuPet’s HomeSafe® 24/7 lost pet service and the National Pet Record Search (NPRS) to our community—helping prevent shelter overcrowding, reducing intake costs, and giving pet owners a reliable way to bring their companions home.
Every year, millions of pets go missing across North America. National statistics show that only 18–20% of lost dogs and fewer than 4% of cats entering shelters are ever reunited with their owners. The challenge isn’t a lack of care—it’s a lack of connection. Fragmented systems, outdated technology, and limited records make it difficult for shelters to identify and return lost pets quickly.
For Kern County Animal Services, the impact of these gaps is felt daily:…