Make a clear, high-contrast LOST DOG or LOST CAT flyer in a couple of minutes. Add a photo, the description, where and when your pet was last seen and your phone number, then print it with tear-off phone tabs or share a ready-sized image online.
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Drag the photo to frame your pet · drop or paste (Ctrl+V) an image to use it.
Photo
Illustration shown
Headline
Fills in from status + pet; edit it freely.
Pet details
Contact & reward
Layout
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How to use the Lost Pet Poster Maker
Add a clear photo: choose a file, drop it on the poster or paste it, then drag it and use zoom so your pet's face and markings fill the frame.
Set the headline: pick Lost, Missing or Found and the type of pet. The headline fills in automatically and can be edited.
Describe your pet: name, breed or mix, color and markings, collar, and where and when it was last seen.
Add your phone number and, if you like, a reward and a second contact.
Choose a template, the number of tear-off tabs and the page size.
Download or print: save the PDF to print copies, print directly, or download the social image to post online.
What makes a lost pet flyer work
A flyer on a pole is usually seen from a car or while walking past, so it has a few seconds to get noticed. The layouts in this maker follow a few simple rules:
One huge headline. LOST DOG or LOST CAT in heavy capitals across the top, automatically sized to fill the width.
One big, clear photo. A face-on picture with the coat color and markings visible works better than several small ones.
Few words. Name, breed or mix, color, markings, collar, and where and when last seen. Long stories don't get read.
A phone number you can read across the street. It sits in a solid band near the bottom and is repeated on every tear-off tab.
High contrast. Red, yellow, navy, orange or green with white or black text, or the ink-saver version for black and white printers.
Print sizes and tear-off tabs
Page
Size
Pixels at 150 dpi
Pixels at 300 dpi
Width of each tab (8 tabs)
US Letter
8.5 × 11 in (216 × 279 mm)
1275 × 1650
2550 × 3300
about 1 in (2.5 cm)
A4
210 × 297 mm (8.27 × 11.69 in)
1240 × 1754
2480 × 3508
about 0.95 in (2.4 cm)
Social image
4:5 portrait
1080 × 1350 px (no tabs)
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To make the tabs, cut along each dashed vertical line from the bottom edge up to the dashed horizontal line. Leave the horizontal line uncut so the tabs stay attached until someone tears one off.
A quick plan for the first 48 hours
Search close to home first. Many lost pets are found nearby; check hiding places such as garages, sheds, under porches and bushes, and call your pet's name calmly.
Put up flyers in a widening circle around the place your pet was last seen, at intersections and at eye level for drivers stopped at signs.
Contact local shelters and animal control, and visit in person if you can; descriptions over the phone are easy to mix up.
Notify nearby veterinary clinics and, if your pet is microchipped, confirm your contact details with the microchip registry.
Post the social image in neighborhood groups, community apps and lost-and-found pet pages, and ask neighbors to check doorbell or security cameras.
Refresh and remove. Replace faded flyers after rain, and take every flyer down once your pet is home.
Found a pet instead? Switch the status to FOUND. The phone band then reads “Is this your pet?” and the location label changes to “Found near”. Consider leaving out one identifying detail so you can confirm the real owner.
Frequently asked questions
What should a lost pet poster include?
Keep it short and readable from a distance: a large headline such as LOST DOG, one clear recent photo, the pet's name, breed or mix, color and distinctive markings, collar details, where and when it was last seen, and a phone number in big type. Leave out minor details; people passing by only read the poster for a few seconds.
What are tear-off tabs and how do I use them?
Tear-off tabs are the narrow vertical strips along the bottom of the flyer, each printed with the pet and your phone number. After printing, cut along the dashed vertical lines up to the dashed horizontal line so passers-by can tear one off and call you later. Six to eight tabs fit comfortably on a Letter or A4 page.
How do I print the poster?
Download the PDF and print it at 100% or Actual size, or use Print poster. The page matches US Letter (8.5 × 11 in) or A4 exactly, and the content stays inside a margin most home printers can print. Bright paper such as yellow or neon stock makes flyers easier to notice outdoors.
Should I offer a reward?
A reward is optional. It can motivate people to look and to call, but some owners leave the amount off the poster or simply write REWARD to discourage scams. Never send money before you have your pet back, and ask callers to describe a marking that is not shown on the poster.
Where should I put up lost pet flyers?
Start within a few blocks of where your pet was last seen and work outward: intersections at eye level, community boards, mailbox clusters, parks, veterinary clinics, animal shelters, pet stores and groomers. Always follow local rules about posting on poles and private property, and remove the flyers once your pet is home.
Can I share the poster online?
Yes. Download social image creates a 1080 × 1350 px JPG (4:5 portrait) without tear-off tabs, which displays well in social feeds, neighborhood apps and lost-and-found pet groups. You can also share the PNG or PDF directly.
Is my pet's photo uploaded?
No. The poster is drawn and exported entirely in your browser, so your photo and details stay on your device. The text you type is remembered in this browser for next time, but the photo is not stored.
Are all the tools on FreeToolCabin tested for quality and accuracy?
Yes! Every tool on our site undergoes automated Q/A testing in real browser environments to ensure high precision, correct output, and zero errors. If you happen to spot a bug or have a suggestion, please contact us at [email protected] and our team will review it right away.