Hire a Certified Pet Detective | Expert Investigation & Search Technology

Every hour matters when a pet goes missing. PetWorks connects you with certified pet detectives — K9 handlers, forensic trackers, and behavioral investigators — who apply professional investigative discipline to locate your pet. From scent trailing and terrain analysis to surveillance technology and remote consultation, our vetted specialists are available locally and nationwide, ready to take the lead when you need it most.

Do you offer online sessions?

Yes

Licensed

Yes

Do you offer mobile services?

Yes

Certified

Yes

Bonded and Insured

Bonded

Insured

BBB Accredited

Yes

Featured Specialists

Private Investigator Karin TarQwyn - Pet Tracking - Nationwide

  • Nebraska City, NE - "Over the past two decades in this work, I have learned that in many cases, pet owners with missing dogs and cats, simply need an overview...
    • Licensed
    • Certified
    • Online Sessions

Remote Viewing | Perception Depth Clairvoyance for Lost Pets - Nationwide

  • Marshfield, VT - PLEASE carefully read the entire section below prior to booking with me. I’m available from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm EST, 7 days a week. If you’re...
    • Licensed
    • Certified
    • Online Sessions

Lost Pet Location Protocol™ | Application Only - Nationwide

  • Asheville, NC - If your animal is missing and you are searching for a professional lost pet psychic or experienced animal communicator, please read carefully. The Lost Pet Location Protocol™...
    • Certified
    • Online Sessions

Last Chance Locators | Lost Pet Recovery Specialists - Nationwide

  • Commerce City, CO - Welcome to our Petworks listing: You will be working with Nita...
    • Licensed
    • Certified

The Feline Finders - Lost Cat Recovery Specialist - Nationwide

  • Little Rock, AR - I'm a certified Missing Animal Response Technician and Pet Detective. I am certified through the Missing Animal Response organization and Missing Animal Response Network. I specialize in...
    • Licensed
    • Certified

Professional Pet Trackers - Lost Pet Recovery Service - Nationwide

  • Stephens City, VA - ​Carmen Brothers, founder of Professional Pet Trackers has spent the last decade tirelessly working to reunite pet owners with their lost pets. Her love of animals...
    • Licensed
    • Certified
    • Online Sessions

Typical Pet Detective Costs in 2026

  • Initial strategy session (phone or video): $85 – $225
  • Full forensic case review & search mapping: $300 – $500
  • K9 deployment (initial 2–4 hours): $500 – $950
  • Half-day investigative search: $600 – $1,100
  • Full-day field investigation: $1,200 – $2,500+
  • Thermal drone deployment: $250 – $600
  • Covert camera grid setup & monitoring: $150 – $400 per day

Pet Detective FAQs

What does a pet detective do?

Pet detectives on PetWorks are specialists in investigative field recovery — K9 scent trailing handlers, forensic terrain analysts, behavioral investigators, and surveillance specialists who apply professional investigative methods to track your pet's movements and determine where they are.

How soon should I hire a pet detective?

As soon as possible. The scent trail is freshest in the first 12 to 24 hours, and K9 deployment during this window gives you the strongest chance of a direct track.

How to Choose the Right Pet Detective

Start by identifying what stage your search is at and what kind of investigative support you need.

Your pet's trail is out there. Browse pet detectives on PetWorks and put a professional investigator on it today.