K9 Search UK, run by Great Barr-based Jennie Dhanjal, will shut on April 1.
Mrs Dhanjal, 63, stated she had determined to retire from working the service, which makes use of the web to flow into particulars of misplaced and located pets within the Sandwell and Dudley areas.
But she stated her determination had been influenced by the brand new registration legal guidelines for XL Bully dogs.
Mrs Dhanjal based the service, initially known as Dog Lost, in 2006.
It initially started as an internet database which circulated the small print of lacking pets to all rescue centres, kennels and canine wardens, vets and pet retailers inside a 30-mile radius, in addition to producing posters.
She made the headlines in 2006 when she helped reunite Bruce Forsyth’s daughter Debbie Matthews with two dogs which have been misplaced when her automotive was stolen.
The introduction of social media noticed the organisation swap its focus to Facebook, and the group was relaunched as K9 Search UK in 2008.
Mrs Dhanjal stated she was unhappy to be closing the organisation, which operated freed from cost, because it was wanted greater than ever.
“Thousands of stray dogs have been reunited with their homeowners through our organisation,” she stated.
“So many demise row, unclaimed strays have been placed inside UK rescues.
“Seventeen years on, it is sadly time for us to shut down our organisation.
“We want to thank everybody who has helped us obtain us a lot over the years, social media members, canine wardens, native stray kennels, RSPCA, and West Midlands Police.
“You have all been completely wonderful and we do recognize your steady help.”
Mrs Dhanjal stated there had been a notable rise within the variety of strays in recent months, with individuals returning to work after coronavirus lockdowns being a significant factor.
“We’re now seeing all of the XL Bullies which can be being deserted into the stray system,” she stated.
“It’s heartbreaking, you realize that if the proprietor would not come ahead, they’ll be put to sleep.
“That has influenced my determination. I’ve devoted a lot of my life to attempting to avoid wasting dogs, we’re not right here to promote dogs which can be going to be put to sleep.
“The necessities for XLs are so costly. We are seeing a lot of young dogs, six months old, with no well being points, which can be being put to sleep simply because they’re XL.”
Mrs Dhanjal stated all K9 Rescue UK providers will finish on April 1, however the web site will stay in operation till July 1 offering details about different providers which can be available.
