How It Works

AI-powered pet recovery made simple

The WhiskerWatch Mission

Every year, millions of pets go missing. WhiskerWatch uses cutting-edge facial recognition technology to create a searchable database of lost pets, enabling anyone with a smartphone to help reunite families with their beloved companions.

How the Technology Works

1

Guardian Registers Pet

Pet owners (Guardians) create a biometric profile by uploading clear photos of their pet's face. Our AI analyzes unique facial features to create a secure 128-dimensional embedding.

2

AI Creates Biometric Profile

Our specialized models learns unique facial features—similar to human facial recognition but optimized for pets. Each profile is stored securely and privately.

3

Finder Reports Sighting

When someone finds a lost pet, they upload a photo through our app. The AI instantly scans the database to find potential matches based on facial similarity, location, and species.

4

Instant Match Alerts

If there's a potential match, both the Guardian and Finder receive instant notifications with contact information and location details to coordinate a safe reunion.

Who Can Use WhiskerWatch?

Guardians (Pet Owners)

  • Register your pets with biometric profiles
  • Receive instant alerts when your pet is sighted
  • Access advanced search and tracking features
  • Subscription required ($4.99/month and up)

Finders (Community Helpers)

  • Report found pets with a simple photo
  • Help reunite pets with their families
  • 100% free, forever
  • No account required to search

The AI Models

Cats

Our cat facial recognition model is based on EfficientNetV2-B0 architecture, achieving 96.2% accuracy in identifying individual cats. It's trained on thousands of cat faces to recognize unique whisker patterns, eye shapes, and facial structure.

Dogs

For dogs, we use a custom-trained model that accounts for the incredible variety of dog breeds and sizes. The model focuses on snout shape, eye placement, and unique markings to create reliable biometric profiles.

Privacy & Security

We take your privacy seriously:

  • Encrypted storage - All photos and biometric data are encrypted at rest
  • Secure authentication - OAuth 2.0 with Keycloak ensures account security
  • You control your data - Delete your account and data anytime
  • No third-party sharing - We never sell your information

Getting Started

For Pet Owners:

  1. Create an account and choose a Guardian subscription
  2. Upload 3-5 clear, front-facing photos of your pet
  3. Our AI creates a biometric profile in seconds
  4. If your pet goes missing, mark them as lost and we'll start scanning automatically

For Community Helpers:

  1. Download the WhiskerWatch mobile app (iOS/Android) or use the web app
  2. Take a clear photo of any found pet
  3. Our AI instantly searches for matches
  4. If there's a match, we connect you with the owner

Success Stories

WhiskerWatch has already helped reunite dozens of pets with their families. Our community-driven approach means that anyone can be a hero—all it takes is a smartphone and a caring heart.