After enduring months of worry, Sweetie—a 13-year-old dog—has finally been reunited with her devoted family, who never gave up hope. She was discovered 33 miles from home, becoming one of 250,000 missing pets brought back to their families through Petco Love Lost.

To mark this achievement, national nonprofit Petco Love is spotlighting its free, nationwide lost-and-found pet database. It is the largest of its kind in the United States and the only platform that uses AI-driven photo recognition to reconnect pets with their owners at such scale. With one in three pets going missing at some point—nearly 10 million each year—these reunions are incredibly important.

Sweetie had wandered away from her home in the Los Angeles area during maintenance work. Her owner, Ivelis, searched tirelessly and uploaded Sweetie’s photo to Petco Love Lost. “I checked the website five times a day,” she shared. After two long months, a match finally appeared—submitted by East Valley Animal Shelter, located 33 miles away. “That’s my dog,” Ivelis said emotionally. “It feels like a miracle. I have my happiness back.”

By uploading just one photo, Petco Love Lost uses AI technology to scan a nationwide network of shelter and community listings. It analyzes hundreds of visual details—such as coat color, size, and ear shape—to find matches, helping reunite pets either quickly or even after months apart.

“Every one of the 250,000 reunions tells a story of hope, love, and the deep connection between people and their pets,” said Petco Love President Chelsea Staley. “Bringing pets back to their families isn’t just part of our mission—it’s at the core of who we are. Each successful reunion keeps pets out of shelters and preserves families. This milestone also underscores how technology can address one of the most common and emotional challenges pet owners face.”

In another story, a kitten named Lucy in Ohio was reunited with her family just before the holidays thanks to a Petco Love Lost match. After Lucy disappeared, her owner, Ame, uploaded her photo and soon received a match. Within 24 hours, Lucy was safely home—just in time for Ame’s seven-year-old daughter, Evi, to gift her a toy mouse for Christmas. “I’m so happy Lucy is back,” said Evi.

Petco Love encourages pet owners to upload a photo of their pets while they are safe at home, ensuring they are prepared if the unexpected occurs. A single upload can make a life-changing difference—just as it did for Sweetie and Lucy.

Cheerble has unveiled its newest product, the Pet Fountain Elfin D1 Pro—its first smart water fountain created specifically for dogs—alongside a summer-long Clean Hydration Campaign running through July.

Redefining Clean Water for Pets
While many pet owners regularly refill their pets’ water bowls or fountains, fewer manage to clean them thoroughly. Traditional designs often rely on submerged pumps within the water tank, which can create hidden spaces where bacteria, biofilm, and debris build up unnoticed. Although the water may appear clean, it may not always be safe for pets to drink.

To address this issue, Cheerble has redesigned the system by removing the pump from inside the tank. Using MagDrive™ Technology, a magnetic mechanism circulates water without any submerged components. This eliminates hard-to-clean areas, reduces the risk of contamination, and ensures there are no hidden spots for debris to collect. Additionally, the separation of water and electrical components enhances safety and simplifies everyday use.

Shifting the Focus to Water Quality
“Discussions around pet hydration often focus on quantity, but quality is just as critical,” said Seven Xie, CEO of Cheerble. “Clean drinking water directly impacts a pet’s health. Our goal this summer is to raise awareness and offer a solution that supports pet owners without adding extra maintenance.”

As part of this initiative, Cheerble’s Clean Hydration Campaign will feature educational content highlighting hygiene concerns in conventional pet fountains and demonstrating the benefits of pumpless technology. The campaign will also include limited-time promotions to make these products more accessible.

A Proven Product Range Trusted by Thousands
Cheerble’s pumpless fountain technology has already been adopted by over 18,000 pet owners globally. Its flagship cat fountain, the Elfin E1+, has gained strong customer feedback for its ease of cleaning, quiet operation, and efficient sensor functionality. The introduction of the Elfin D1 Pro extends this design approach to dog owners, completing a product line that caters to a wide range of pets.

Designed Specifically for Dogs
The Elfin D1 Pro is engineered to suit the way dogs drink, with features tailored for comfort and practicality:

Pricing and Availability
To mark the campaign launch, Cheerble is offering a 20% discount across its entire pumpless fountain range on its website through July. The Elfin D1 Pro is currently priced at $95.99, reduced from $119.99, while other fountains start at $34.99.