Some of the most heartbreaking stories involve pets separated from their owners; especially after a hurricane or flood. For families frantically looking for their furry friends, there's hope. An app called Finding Rover uses facial recognition software to match the pictures with animals checked into shelters around the country. The technology boasts an accuracy rate of up to 99 percent

John Polimeno, the CEO and founder of Finding Rover, was at a coffee shop when he spotted a lost pet poster. He thought about his own experience looking for a lost pet, with crying children in the backseat, and knew there must be a better way. After seeing several of the coffee shop customers glued to their smartphones, Polimeno had an idea.