Photo by Austin Animal CenterOwners can track down lost pets more easily thanks to a new interactive stray map launched July 3 by the Austin Animal Center.
The new comprehensive map details when and where stray animals are found, said Kasey Spain, animal center spokeswoman.
"The idea is that it makes it more helpful for citizens to look on the maps to see if there were pets found in their area," Spain said.
Users can simply click on any animal icon on the map and more information will pop up, including a picture, their intake date and the animal's breed.
People who bring lost animals into the center are also able to print posters on-site to help get the word out. Feedback on the animal center's Facebook page has so far been positive, Spain said. Data shows that more than 23,000 of the center's Facebook followers saw the link to the map, she said.
"We've gotten a lot of comments that this is great technology," she said.
According to Austin Animal Center's data analysis, the map has been viewed more than 1,700 times since its launch. Because the center often receives many calls, Spain advises any concerned owners to pay a visit to the center if they think their pet may have been found.
"The best thing to do is to come into the center and actually look for yourself," she said.
Click here to access the stray pets locator map.
