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How Ik ben vermist works

Ik ben vermist brings owners, finders and neighbours together. Here is how it works, whether you are missing an animal, have found one or have seen one wandering around.

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Missing

Your pet is missing

  1. Report for free, no account needed

    Enter the place where your animal was last seen, add photos and distinguishing features, and confirm by email. It takes two minutes.

  2. Share your poster

    You immediately get an A4 poster, flyers for letterboxes and images for Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, with a QR code linking to your report.

  3. The neighbourhood helps search

    Neighbours with a neighbourhood alert receive an email. Anyone who sees your animal sends you a message via the site; your email address stays hidden.

  4. Back home

    Mark your report as "Back home" and share your story. It gives others hope.

Report a missing animal
Found

You found an animal

  1. Keep the animal safe

    Give it some water, keep it away from the road and have a vet scan it for a microchip.

  2. View reports in your neighbourhood

    Search by postcode and type of animal. Someone may already be looking for it.

  3. Post a "Found" report

    We immediately show you missing animals that look similar, and alert neighbours in the area.

Report a found animal
Seen

You saw a stray animal

  1. Note where and when

    If you can, take a photo without scaring the animal.

  2. Post a "Seen" report

    That way the owner knows where to look, even if you couldn't catch the animal.

Report a seen animal

Why Ik ben vermist?

  • Completely free

    Reporting, making posters and neighbourhood alerts are and will remain free.

  • No account needed

    You can report straight away. You manage your reports later via a login link sent by email.

  • Poster in one click

    A4 poster, flyers and social media images, created automatically.

  • Neighbourhood alerts

    Neighbours within 5, 10 or 25 km are notified straight away.

  • Privacy first

    Your email address stays hidden and we only show the location approximately.

  • Map of all of Belgium

    Search by postcode, municipality and radius, as a list or on the map.

  • Smart matching

    We show found and missing animals that look alike side by side.

  • In four languages

    Dutch, French, English and German: all of Belgium helps search.

  • Search together on the map

    Neighbours mark sightings and the streets they searched on the map. You get an email straight away.

  • Daily search plan

    A checklist for the first week: what to do today, tomorrow and the days after.

  • See who cares

    Every listing shows how often it was viewed and shared, and how many neighbours were alerted.

  • Push notifications

    Prefer an alert on your phone or computer? Turn on push notifications, no email address needed.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Ik ben vermist cost?

Nothing. The site is free for everyone who is looking for or has found an animal. Ads and donations keep the site running.

Do I need to create an account?

No. You confirm your report via a link in your mailbox. After that you can log in with a one-time link, without a password.

Who sees my details?

Visitors see the animal, the neighbourhood and, if you choose, your phone number. Your email address and exact address always stay hidden.

How long does a report stay online?

90 days. You will receive an email to extend it. If you don't respond, the report goes to the archive.

Which region does the site cover?

All of Belgium: all 565 municipalities in Flanders, Brussels and Wallonia.

Can I see whether people view my listing?

Yes. Every listing shows how often it was viewed and shared, how many posters were downloaded and how many neighbours were alerted. In My listings you also see what was added today. We count anonymously, without cookies.

Can I help make the site better?

Gladly! Ideas, things that don't work, better translations or help spreading the word: tell us on the Help us page. We read everything.

Missing an answer, or have an idea to make the site better? Help us.

Help as a neighbour

Turn on a neighbourhood alert and get an email for every new report in your area.

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