National Pet Guardian Registry — a pet and their owner together
New Nationwide Registry — Open Now

National Pet Guardian Registry

The Only Registry That Asks “What Happens To Your Pet If Something Happens To You?”

Register your pet, name a Guardian, and create a simple plan — free, permanent, and backed by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Free - No credit card ever
501(c)3 Nonprofit
Guardian Notified Instantly
Digital Pet ID Card Included
Microchip # on File
67%

of pet owners have no plan if anything were to suddenly happen to their pet

500K+

pets surrendered annually when owners face a life crisis or death

0

other registries currently exist that ask what happens to the pet

Free

for life, no fees, no renewals, no upsells, and no hidden gimmicks.

Why This Registry Is Different

Every other registry asks “Where do you live?”
We ask “Who takes your pet if you can't?”

Microchip registries are built for lost pets. They store your contact info so a shelter can call you when your dog is found. That's valuable — but it doesn't solve the bigger problem: what happens to your pet when you are the emergency?

Feature comparison between National Pet Guardian Registry and other pet registries
FeatureNational Pet
Guardian Registry
Other
Registries
Microchip # on file
Pet photo + profile
Vet & medical info stored
Legal Guardian designation on file
Guardian notified automatically at registration
Crisis activation when owner is hospitalized
ICE Card (fridge / wallet) included
Backed by a nonprofit
Digital Pet ID Card generated on signup

What You Receive When You Register

One Registration.
Complete Peace of Mind.

Digital Pet ID Card

A beautiful shareable card with your pet's photo, breed, vet info, emergency contact, and microchip number. Save to Apple or Google Wallet. Share with sitters, boarders, and groomers.

ICE Card + Fridge Magnet PDF

Printable In-Case-of-Emergency fridge magnet plus wallet card so first responders know who to call and what the Guardian's role is. One page. No confusion.

Pet Care Plan on File

Food, meds, vet, preferred vet — even the calming routine. Your pet's care plan is on file for the Guardian to access in seconds.

Official Registry Certificate

Your pet receives an official National Pet Guardian Registry number, downloadable from the dashboard, plus a permanent registration submission record.

Annual Review Reminder

Life changes. So we'll send you a soft reminder once a year to review and update your care plan, Guardian info, and contact details — to keep it current.

Crisis Activation Line

If you're hospitalized and your pet needs care immediately, our activation team helps reach your Guardian within hours so your pet is never alone for over 24 hours.

Simple Process

Register in Under 5 Minutes

1

Tell Us About Your Pet

Name, breed, photo, vet info, microchip number, and basic care needs. Takes about 2 minutes.

2

Designate Your Guardian

Name the person you trust. We'll notify them by email and SMS so they know they're part of the plan.

3

Receive Your Registry Package

Digital Pet ID, ICE Card, and official registry certificate, all delivered instantly to your inbox.

Free Registration

Register Your Pet.
Designate a Guardian.
Rest Easy.

Takes less than 5 minutes. We won't send junk. No hidden fees. Your pet gets a permanent record in the only registry that's right now answering: what happens when I'm not there?

Digital Pet ID Card

Shareable card with photo, vet info, microchip # — saves to Apple/Google Wallet

In Case of Emergency Card PDF

Printable fridge magnet + wallet card — first responders know who to call.

Pet Care Plan on File

Food, meds, preferred vet — your Guardian has everything.

Official Registry Certificate

Permanent registry number + downloadable certificate.

Crisis Activation Line

We're a phone call away if you ever need to activate your plan.

Registry # NPGR-0000-00001

Your Guardian is Part of the Plan Too

We don't just put your Guardian's name on file. We reach out and confirm with them so they know they're picked, they understand what's expected. That's the difference between an actual promise and just a plan.

Step 1You Register

Enter your pet's info, designate your Guardian, finish registration.

Step 2Guardian Is Notified

They receive an email letting them know you've picked them — they confirm.

Step 3One Call Activates Everything

If a crisis happens, we get involved and confirm them as your pet's care guardian within hours.

Questions

Commonly Asked Registry Questions