Ik ben vermist is now on Instagram too
In short
- Ik ben vermist is now on Instagram too: follow @ikbenvermist.
- New listings appear there automatically, just like on our Facebook page, if the owner agreed to social media sharing when reporting.
- We only share what is already public on the listing, never a phone number or e-mail address.
- Earlier listings are not reposted on Instagram.
Ik ben vermist is now on Instagram as @ikbenvermist. Follow the account to see new missing and found pets in Belgium, in addition to what you already find on our website and Facebook page.
Why Instagram?
When a pet goes missing, the first hours matter most. The more people see a listing in those hours, the greater the chance that someone recognises the animal. Instagram puts a listing in front of people we reach less through the website or Facebook.
What appears on Instagram?
The link with the website is automatic, as with the Facebook page. Nobody has to retype or forward anything.
- New listing: appears as a post and a story.
- Tips and news articles: appear as a post and a short video (Reel).
- Listing update (still missing, new photo): becomes a story, with a comment on the listing.
- Pet back home: a “terug thuis” (back home) comment and a story.
- Listing removed: it disappears from Instagram too.
Everything is available in Dutch, French, English and German: each translation appears in its own language.
Privacy: what is (not) shared
We only share what is already public on the listing. A phone number or e-mail address never appears in a post. When you report a pet, you choose whether the listing may appear on social media (Facebook and Instagram). Earlier listings are not reposted on Instagram.
What can you do?
- Follow @ikbenvermist on Instagram and our Facebook page. The link in our Instagram bio takes you to the website.
- Share the posts with family, friends and neighbours: that helps a listing reach someone who has seen the animal sooner.
- Missing a pet or found one? Report it for free. Pet missing? Also read our step-by-step plan for a lost pet, or see how searches ended well on the Back home page.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to do anything to get my listing on Instagram?
No, nothing extra. When you report a pet, you choose whether the listing may appear on social media (Facebook and Instagram). If you agree, it appears automatically.
Is my phone number shared?
No. We only share what is already public on the listing, never a phone number or e-mail address.
Can I have my listing removed from Instagram?
Yes. When a listing is removed, it disappears from Instagram too. If your pet is back home, a “terug thuis” (back home) comment and a story are posted there.