Lost Mode explained: what the finder sees when you flip the switch
When a pet goes missing, the few seconds before a finder decides what to do matter. Lost Mode adds a clear alert banner to the public scan page so the finder knows the pet is actively missing.
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Lost Pet Recovery
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When the pet or tag is marked lost, the public page adds the lost alert, saved finder instructions, and a button to open the report form. Other public fields and account contact settings still apply.
A note about lost-pet recovery
No tool can guarantee a lost pet will be found. Driyu can help organize information and make contact easier when someone scans or reports a found pet, but recovery also depends on the situation, the finder, local shelters, microchip registration, and your search actions.
Why Lost Mode exists
A finder who scans a tag does not know whether the pet is just visiting or actively missing. They guess. Guessing slows the reunion. Lost Mode resolves the ambiguity.
What changes on the scan page
- Prominent alert banner near the top.
- A found-pet report button for the finder.
- The report form opens when the finder selects that button.
- Pet identity and available public details remain. Active scan-enabled medical alerts may appear, with older allergy text used when no qualifying alert exists.
- Your toggles for phone, email, city, state, emergency contacts continue to apply.
When to turn it on
Mark the pet missing promptly. After recovery, check both the pet and its tags: the public page stays in Lost Mode if either is still marked lost. A report does not automatically mark the pet safe.
If location lookup fails
Do not rely on declining location permission to notify the owner. If automatic location lookup fails or you choose not to share it, enter a location manually and submit the report, or use a visible contact option. A location error does not prove that anyone received an alert.
How Driyu fits
The lost status changes the public recovery page without overriding contact visibility. The finder can submit a report or use a visible contact option. Report delivery and an actual reunion are separate outcomes.
Related reads from Driyu
- When Driyu notifies the owner — and when it does not
- What happens when someone scans your pet's QR tag?
- What to do in the first hour your pet is missing
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Does Lost Mode change my privacy toggles?
No. Contact visibility remains in effect. Lost Mode also reveals saved finder instructions and the report form, so review that text before publishing it.
How long should I leave Lost Mode on?
Until the pet is safely recovered. Then update the pet and any tag still marked lost and reopen the public page to confirm.
Does Lost Mode broadcast my location?
No. Lost Mode adds urgency; the public scan page still shows what you have configured.
Will I get a notification when a finder sees the Lost Mode banner?
Simply viewing the banner does not send an owner notification. Successfully saving a found-pet report starts notification attempts, with no guaranteed delivery time.