Petinsurance.ie is sharing survey* findings that show pet owners in Ireland are increasingly turning to technology to help keep their pets safe.
The results show:
- 31% use home cameras to keep an eye on their pet when they’re not at home
- 44% say their pet has a tag or tracker
- 42% have or would get CCTV or a doorbell camera to keep their pet safe
- 30% have or would consider using a drone or pet detective to find a missing pet
With 17 dogs reportedly stolen across Ireland in the first six months of 2025**, the research also shows pets going missing is a real concern for owners:
- 46% say they worry about their pet being stolen
- 57% worry about their pet being involved in a road accident
- 75% of respondents have or would offer at least €100 as a reward if their pet went missing
The Petinsurance.ie team says that no matter what tech owners use, pets can still sometimes go missing, and it’s important owners contact these organisations as soon as possible:
- Garda (please make a note of your Crime Reference Number (CRN))
- Local authority such as a dog warden
- Local vet practices and rescue/welfare centres
- Microchip provider
- Pet insurance provider, if you have a policy
Having as much information to hand as possible will be really helpful - a pet’s name, appearance, breed, gender, whether it’s spayed/neutered, type of collar or harness, along with a photo, details of where and when it went missing and a contact phone number. Owners could write or print out some posters with information on it and put these up with permission in local shops and community centres.Relevant social platforms can be used to help raise the alarm and many neighbourhoods maintain very active pages where members could help keep an eye out for a missing pet. The NSPCA also hosts a ‘Lost and Found’ page on their website where owners can report both missing and found pets.
Head of Pet at Petinsurance.ie, Andrew Simpson says this can be a very tough experience for pet owners: “Sadly, even when an owner does everything right, some missing pets don’t come home, and this is a terribly distressing time for everyone. It’s important owners going through the loss of a pet have someone to talk to. Our customers can access our Bereavement and Loss service, via our 24/7 Pet Careline, where our fully trained team is always here for you to talk to in a safe and non-judgmental space.”
If a pet is insured, their policy may offer support with the cost of raising the alarm.
Have a read of some of Petinsurance.ie's other recent survey findings, like our article on which are Irish pet's top 'forbidden foods'.
Sources
*The online survey of Petinsurance.ie customers in Ireland was carried out between March 2nd and 9th, 2026 and collected 493 responses.
**Source TheJournal.ie