Canadian-owned and operated Canadian-owned.
Personally invested.
A Canadian-operated service with a human purpose. Behind every profile is a pet who matters to someone.
LAKESIDE DISTRICT 01 / A LITTLE CONNECTION
A small, living world
01 / NOTICEFICTIONAL PET · NO LIVE ALERT
A little lost. Not alone.
Some adventures need a helping hand. Find the red marker and step into Buddy’s story.
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ABOUT SCAN FOR RESCUECanadian roots.
Canadian roots.
A shared purpose.
Scan for Rescue is a Canadian-owned and operated pet-identification platform built around a simple goal: helping lost pets find their way home.
We bring a passion for animals and thoughtful technology to the everyday connection between pets, their people, and the kind strangers who stop to help.
Canadian-owned.
Thoughtful technology.
Real-world care.
Our focus is on practical tools, clear experiences, and ongoing improvement—making it easier for a finder to take the next helpful step.
Privacy matters.
Clarity comes first.
Security and responsible handling of personal information matter to us. Our privacy policy explains what we collect, how it is used, and how to reach us.
A small connection can make all the difference.
ONE CONNECTION. TWO WAYS TO KEEP IT.Their way home.
Their way home.
Your choice.
Choose a monthly plan or a one-time lifetime plan.
The same pet-recovery features. A different way to pay.
Monthly connection
Ongoing digital recovery service for your pet family.
CA$4.99per month · billed monthly
- One account
- Up to 5 connected tags
- Editable pet profile and photos
- Owner and alternate contact options
- Finder messages
- GPS location sharingShared by the finder after a scan, with permission. Not live tracking; the tag has no GPS transmitter.
- Medical details and privacy controls
- Connected tag management
Monthly plan details
CA$4.99 per month for one account with up to 5 connected tags. Online checkout is not available yet; viewing this page does not start a subscription.
Lifetime connection
A one-time digital recovery plan for your pet family.
CA$99one-time payment
- One account
- Up to 5 connected tags
- Editable pet profile and photos
- Owner and alternate contact options
- Finder messages
- GPS location sharingShared by the finder after a scan, with permission. Not live tracking; the tag has no GPS transmitter.
- Medical details and privacy controls
- Connected tag management
Lifetime plan details
CA$99 once, with no monthly service fee, for one account with up to 5 connected tags. Lifetime coverage and service terms will be provided before purchase. Online checkout is not available yet.
CA$4.99 monthly or CA$99 lifetime for one account with up to 5 connected tags. Physical tags and R&D products are not included. Online checkout is not available yet; creating an account does not authorize a charge. Any applicable sales taxes and service terms will be shown before purchase. Read the plan terms.
FOR TAG MAKERS & RESELLERSYour tags.
Your tags.
A way home.
Want to buy Scan for Rescue QR codes for your own tags? Tell us about your business, your tags and the quantity you have in mind.
Ask about QR-code supply, activation and reseller pricing. This is an inquiry, not an order or payment.
support@scanforrescue.comA little further.
A lot more possible.
Four areas in our research & development phase. Exploring new ways to locate, recognise and reconnect pets with their people.
01 / BLUETOOTH FINDINGIN R&D
Small tag. Less to worry about.
Bluetooth tracking
Researching a compact, low-power tag for nearby finding, with wider-area discovery through a compatible device network being evaluated.
WHAT WE’RE WORKING TOWARD
- No mobile plan for the tag
- Small, lightweight design
- 12-month battery-life target
We’re aiming for 12 months of battery life. Actual performance will depend on usage and testing; this is a development target, not a confirmed specification. Bluetooth relies on nearby compatible devices, not continuous live GPS tracking. Network access and size still need validation.
RESEARCH FOCUSSize · battery life · device compatibility
02 / CELLULAR GPSIN R&D
Follow their next move.
Live GPS tracking over mobile networks
Developing the direction for a dedicated GPS tracker that sends location updates over a mobile network, so owners could follow their pet’s movement on a map.
WHAT WE’RE WORKING TOWARD
- Live location updates
- Tracking beyond Bluetooth range
- No nearby finder needed
Target capabilities under research. Requires a powered GPS device, satellite reception, mobile coverage and a data service. Update frequency, charging needs and service pricing are not yet confirmed.
RESEARCH FOCUSLive updates · coverage · power use
03 / BIOMETRIC IDENTITYIN R&D
A nose. A new way to know.
Nose-scan pet identification
A missing or stolen dog may no longer have its collar or tags, and a microchip may not be available to identify it. Our goal is to compare a clear nose photo with a previously enrolled nose pattern—another possible way to recognise the dog.
WHAT WE’RE WORKING TOWARD
- Photo-based matching without a collar or tag
- Compare nose patterns with an enrolled profile
- Help identify missing or stolen dogs
In R&D: requires prior enrolment and a sufficiently detailed nose image, not just any photo. Accuracy, consent and secure storage need validation. A potential match would need verification; it is not proof of ownership or a replacement for microchipping.
RESEARCH FOCUSNose-image matching · verification · privacy
04 / SPATIAL CAPTUREIN R&D
Every side of their story.
360° full-body pet scanning
Create a full-body visual record before a dog goes missing. We’re researching whether a 360° scan could help compare later sighting photos with its shape, coat and markings—even when a collar, tag or usable microchip is no longer available.
WHAT WE’RE WORKING TOWARD
- Record distinguishing features from every angle
- Compare sighting photos with a saved 3D profile
- Support searches for missing or stolen dogs
In R&D: photo-to-profile matching is not yet validated. Viewpoint, lighting, grooming and changes in appearance can affect comparisons. Potential matches would need verification; this is not automatic location tracking or proof of ownership.
RESEARCH FOCUSPhoto-to-3D matching · markings · verification
Not available today or included in the monthly or lifetime plans. No release dates, final specifications or pricing are confirmed. Today’s QR service offers finder-shared location, not live device tracking.