New Online Community Helps Pet Owners Find Lost Companions

Pet Parents Place connects past and present pet owners in a free, ad-free platform

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Pet Parents Place is a new nationwide online community created to help connect past and present pet owners of dogs, cats, horses, and exotic birds. The free platform allows users to search for or register their lost pets, with all profits from donations going to support animal rescue groups.

Why it matters

Many pet owners are forced to make heartbreaking decisions to give up their beloved companions due to life circumstances. This new service provides a way for them to potentially reconnect with their former pets or at least find closure, helping to mend broken hearts.

The details

Pet Parents Place was founded by Connie Bekavac as a free, ad-free platform for pet owners to search for or register their lost animals. The website features no advertising and does not sell or share user information, with all profits from donations going to support animal rescue organizations.

  • Pet Parents Place launched in March 2026.

The players

Pet Parents Place

A free nationwide online community created to help connect past and present pet owners of dogs, cats, horses, and exotic birds.

Connie Bekavac

The founder of Pet Parents Place.

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What they’re saying

“Sometimes people connect. Sometimes they simply find peace. Many say just knowing there's a place to look helps mend broken hearts.”

— Connie Bekavac, Founder, Pet Parents Place (Patch.com)

What’s next

Pet owners can start searching or register their pets on the Pet Parents Place website at www.petparentsplace.com.

The takeaway

This new service provides a much-needed resource for pet owners who have had to give up their beloved companions, offering a way to potentially reconnect or find closure and support animal rescue efforts in the process.