Lost Dog, dogs in crisis, finding your missing
pet.
Lost Dog :: Here in North America we rely heavily on local Animal
Control, municipal pounds, shelters and Rescue Organizations to
care for lost, homeless or unwanted animals. Many of these are overflowing
with dogs, cats and other animals whose owners didn't take preventive
measures to ensure their pets safety.
Steps To Take To Help Find Your Lost Dog
Posting Flyers:
Post Flyers about your lost pet within atleast a 2 mile radius
of where you last saw them. In fact flyers or posters with your
the pets picture on it produce more 'finds' than other methods.
Tips on using Flyers:
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Use Fluorescent paper for high visibility
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List the date and place your dog or pet was lost
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List the Breed of Dog, Cat, Sex, Age, Weight, Color, Distinctive
Markings as well as any characteristics like shy, friendly,
skitish etc.
Post the flyers waist level on telephone poles, vet clinics, pet
food stores, grocery stores, community bulletin boards, churches,
Laundromats, convenience stores and any other high traffic areas
you can think of.
My Personal Tip:
I trained dogs with a master dog trainer for over ten years and
this exact tip resulted in finding a dog on 3 different occasions.
Go back to the last area you were with your lost dog or pet and
place a piece of your clothing or towel or blanket at that spot,
make sure this item has your scent on it and your dog will come
back to that area with the garment or towel or blanket and may wait
for you there. It is worth trying and certainly can't hurt.
Placing Scented Articles Outside Your Home
Along with my personal tip above you can also place bedding and
or favorite toys outside your home, animals use their scent to find
their way home as well!
Search Your Home Or Property:
Small dogs and cats kind get themselves into some peculiar spots,
look in every nook and cranny you can think of, especially sheds
and structures like that. Have all your neighbors check their sheds
as well!
Searching The Neighborhood:
Dogs, cats and most animals have excellent hearing, while you scour
your neighborhood or area you lost your dog call out it's name,
other good suggestions are to rattle a box of their cookies or treats
while calling out their name, take one of his favorite squeaky toys
and squeeze it as well.
Telling Your Neighbors:
Write down a description of your lost pet along with your telephone
number and leave it attached to their door if they're not home.
Call Vets
If it's after 5 pm you can call emergency veterinarian
clinics to see if anyone has brought in your pet.
Place Ads In Your Local Newspaper
Most newspapers provide free ad space or low cost
ad space for people who've lost their pets, also check your paper
as many people who find lost dogs or cats will run ads stating they've
found a lost pet. Check any and all local publications you can regularly.
Contact Animal Rescue Organizations
Contact all Humane Societies, local animal control
shelters, private shelters and pet rescue groups. Call and visit
these groups and try to take a copy of your ad with full description
and picture, make sure they have your phone number too!
When Your Pet Is Found
When you find your lost dog, cat or pet make sure
you take down all your old flyers and advertisements and be sure
to thank anyone who has helped you!
Do you have any additional ideas you'd like to contribute
to finding a lost dog, cat or pet? If so send your ideas to lost
dog @pet-dog-magazine.com
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here to learn how to prevent having a lost dog, cat or pet...
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