ColchesterPetsJoin the waiting list

The friendly pet community for Colchester

Join our local pets and local wildlife community, help reunite lost ones, and meet fellow owners - all within 10 miles of Colchester.

ColchesterPets is a free iOS and Android app for pet owners in and around Colchester, Essex - coming soon.

A hand-drawn skyline of Colchester with someone walking their dog
A muddy dog mid-run along a woodland path
Every month

Pawparazzi

A monthly photo competition for local pets. Enter your star, then vote for your favourites.

Maple, a cocker spaniel, on the beachWinnerMaple
Pickle, a lurcher, in the gardenWinnerPickle
Lost & found

Bring them home

The moment a pet goes missing, raise an alert to everyone within your neighbourhood.

An illustrated map of Colchester and the surrounding villages within 10 milesWithin 10 miles of Colchester
Spotted them?

Report a sighting

One tap tells the owner and the neighbours searching nearby.

Chutney the cat, home safe with their ownerReunited

Not for profit

Profits go to local animal causes.

Be first in when we launch

We’re putting the finishing touches on the app. Join the waiting list and we’ll let you know the day it’s ready.

Coming soon
to iOS & Android

Questions about ColchesterPets

The essentials - what ColchesterPets is, what it costs, and how it helps reunite lost pets in and around the city.

What is ColchesterPets?

ColchesterPets is a friendly community app for pet owners living within 10 miles of Colchester, Essex. You can share photos of your pets and local wildlife, help reunite lost pets with their owners, and meet other local owners.

How much does ColchesterPets cost?

It is free to join. ColchesterPets is not-for-profit - if it grows, any profits will fund local animal causes through a Community Interest Company. Members can support us with a small monthly subscription in the app.

When does ColchesterPets launch?

The app is in the final stages of development and is coming soon to iOS and Android. Join the waiting list on the homepage and we will email you the day it is ready.

How can I support ColchesterPets?

You can support ColchesterPets by joining the waiting list, sharing the app with other local pet owners, and if you wish, taking out a small monthly subscription in the app. All profits will fund local animal causes through a Community Interest Company.

What can I do with the ColchesterPets app?

Join our pets and local wildlife community, raise an alert to nearby members the moment a pet goes missing, report sightings of lost pets, and enter Pawparazzi - a monthly local pet photo competition. And many more features coming soon!

How do I report a lost or found pet in Colchester?

When your pet goes missing you can raise a lost-pet alert to everyone in your neighbourhood, and anyone who spots them can report a sighting that notifies you and the neighbours searching nearby. Reuniting lost pets is a core part of the app.

Who is behind ColchesterPets?

ColchesterPets is built by Solve with Software Ltd, a local software company, as a not-for-profit project for the Colchester pet community. If ColchesterPets grows, profits will fund local animal causes through a Community Interest Company.

Are there more features being planned for ColchesterPets?

Yes! We are planning to add many more features based on feedback from the community. Join the waiting list and we will keep you updated on new features and improvements.

What area does ColchesterPets cover?

Everywhere within 10 miles of Colchester, including the surrounding towns and villages.

ColchesterPets - the friendly local pet community