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Lost pets:

It’s everyone’s worst nightmare come true:  when the family dog or cat gets loose it can be incredibly stressful, nervewracking, and sad.  However, the first thing experts will say is not to panic.  When realizing you lost your pet, immediate action with neighborhood networking will help finding your feline or Fido. 

There are several things you can do as soon as you notice your pet is missing. After all, hopefully having a lost pet is only a temporary stressful distraction.

IDs:  Your dog or cat should always wear an ID tag.  This will help identify lost pets; plus the tag should have the owner’s name and phone number.  If owners are interested in microchiping the pet, the microchip is only as good as information in there.  For instance if you’ve moved or changed phone numbers it’s important to submit an update with the new contact information.

Hide and Seek:  This may sound too simple but lost pets may be lurking somewhere in your house.  Your family members may be able to identify the last time they saw your dog or cat but it’s important to search your home carefully. This includes checking under beds, in closets, dark places, behind furniture and curtains.  Your pet may simply be sleeping somewhere and you maybe thinking they’re a lost pet!  You may also want to roam your house holding a treat jar or favorite toy; that may help lure your lost pet back into your arms.

Neighborhood walk:  If your pet is definitely not in your home or outside it near your garage or pool for instance, it’s time to talk a slow walk or ride around the neighborhood. As your neighbors if they’ve seen your pet and be sure to bring a photo along.  Look around shrubs and in yards and ask neighbors to check their garages just in case your lost pet was accidentally locked inside.

Phone calls:  Next, it’s time to call the animal control agencies, the shelters, and rescue groups in the area. They may already have found your lost pet!  You may also want to contact the police.

Fliers:  Similar to missing persons fliers, you should create a lost pet flier which has simple words such as “Lost Cat” with a photo, phone number, and possible reward.  Also, list the pet’s breed, sex, color, age, weight, distinguishing features and when and where they were last seen.  People suggest putting fliers near dog runs and parks, pet supply stores, pet grooming shops, veterinarian offices, various commercial establishments (i.e., grocery store, gas stations, etc).  Most importantly, people put fliers on lampposts and trees in the neighborhood.

All of the effort to find your pet is not in vain.  The concept is to continue combing your neighborhood and being active in your search.  In fact, most people who have lost pets will say they found them due to diligence on their part. However, once they find them the joy in seeing their pet back in their arms is well worth the effort.