A while back I took a tour of the ASPCA Adoption Center, to learn about the benefits of pet adoption.

One of the things I like about the ASPCA is that they seek to educate families from the start of the adoption process and even after. The ASPCA really tries to be stay connected and helpful for families with pets.

So I was excited to learn that they launched their first interactive mobile app for pet owners. The ASPCA Mobile App, a free download on iPhone and Android, shows you exactly what to do in the situation that your pet goes missing.

With everyone going in and outside this summer, your pet might take a walk out an open door and then lose their way back home. Or perhaps a natural disaster happens and you get separated from your pet. The app provides information on making life-saving decisions during natural disasters.

The ASPCA apps features include:

• Receive a personalized missing pet recovery kit, including step-by-step instructions on how to search for a lost animal in a variety of circumstances. This kit was developed by ASPCA pet care experts and based on the latest field research.
• Build a lost pet digital flyer that can be shared instantly on your social media channels.
• Access critical advice -- even if there’s no data connectivity -- on ensuring your pet’s safety before, during, and after a major storm or disaster.
• Store and manage your pet’s health records such as vaccination history and dietary info, all in one convenient place.
• Get the latest and most relevant news about pets and animal welfare.

To learn more about the ASPCA, visit - www.aspca.org