Rescue Alert: Animal Rescue

Real-time animal rescue

Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

Free for everyone. Report animals in need, coordinate rescues, transports & evacuations. Built by volunteer rescuers. Operated by Rescue Force, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. When an animal needs help, every second counts. Rescue Alert connects everyday people, volunteers, and rescue organizations in real time — so help arrives faster when it matters most. Free to download. Built for communities. Powered by volunteers. Donation supported. Whether you're reporting a stray that needs help, coordinating a disaster evacuation, or running a rescue organization, Rescue Alert gives you the tools to act quickly and work together. WHO RESCUE ALERT IS FOR Pet Guardians Store pet profiles, microchip info, and vaccination records. Send instant alerts if your animal is lost or in danger. Rescue Volunteers Get alerted when animals need help. Find events, connect with other volunteers, and respond faster together. Organizations Track animals, medical records, and custody. Coordinate transports, fosters, and evacuations — all in one place. Rescue Coordinators Run mass evacuations with a live volunteer map. Assign pickup and drop-off points in real time. RESCUE REQUESTS & ALERTS • Report stray, stranded, injured, or abused animals in seconds • Request fosters, transport, or emergency medical help • Request evacuations for single animals or entire groups • Report missing or found animals with location details • Alerts broadcast instantly to nearby volunteers on a live map TRANSPORT COORDINATION • Post transport runs with departure, destination, date, and vehicle type • Build an animal manifest — approve or remove animals per trip • Auto-optimized multi-stop pickup routes • Live map shows active transports alongside rescue alerts EVACUATIONS & DISASTER PREPAREDNESS • Create detailed evacuation plans with assigned animals and transporters • Execute plans through Standby → Stage → Execute workflow • Assign pickup and drop-off points and monitor progress in real time ANIMAL PROFILES & MEDICAL RECORDS • Full animal profiles: photos, species, breed, weight, behavior traits • Upload vet records — AI extracts visits, diagnoses, and medical history • Track microchip numbers and search the registry to reunite lost pets • Scanning a chip notifies the owner's emergency contacts instantly • Track foster placement, adoption status, custody, and inter-org transfers ORGANIZATION TOOLS • Manage staff, volunteers, and roles (admin, staff, member) • Track training certifications and qualifications per member • Send instant notifications to all org volunteers • Manage all organization animals with status tracking • Transfer animals between partner organizations • Vet email management for medical record intake RESCUE COMMAND MAP • Live map with color-coded alert markers by rescue category • Transport routes and animal transport pins • Command mode: overlay volunteer locations, active events, and org sites COMMUNITY & TEAMS • Build or join local rescue teams with group chat • Connect with neighbors and volunteer organizations nearby • Community wall, events, and direct messaging • Volunteer profiles with skills, equipment, and certifications FOR EVERYONE Create a free account to report animals in need and request help in seconds. Volunteers receive location-based push and SMS notifications. Organizations get a full coordination platform at no cost. Rescue Alert is free, donation-supported, and operated by Rescue Force — a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 46-4627100). Available in 20+ languages. Join at RescueAlert.org or download free today.

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    The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:

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Information

Seller
  • Rescue Force
Size
  • 114.3 MB
Category
  • Utilities
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
  • iPhone
    Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
  • iPad
    Requires iPadOS 15.6 or later.
  • iPod touch
    Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
  • Mac
    Requires macOS 12.5 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
  • Apple Vision
    Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Location
  • This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.
Languages
  • English
Age Rating
16+
  • 16+
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  • Contains
    Unrestricted Web Access
    Messaging and Chat
    User-Generated Content
Copyright
  • © 2026 Rescue Force
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