- Search Your Home: Frequently pets get upset about
something and hide, especially cats. Strangers in the home, a new
addition to the family, not enough play time, etc. are just a few of the
events that can trigger a hiding episode. If doors have been left open,
close them and have one person search the inside while another looks
outside. I have searched for hours for a cat hidimg inside, only to then
run the electric can opener and they suddenly appear.
- Ask Neighbors: :Ask your neighbors to be on the
lookout for your pet. Show them a picture if they are not familiar with
him.
- Call Your Local Shelter: Your shelter wants to reunite
the two of you. Contact them daily, with site visits if possible. Check
other local shelters
- Turn on Your Answering Machine: Your pets tags and
microchip are the best tools that you have for a happy reunion.
All pets should wear tags or have a clearly marked phone number on the
collar, even if they do not normally go outside. High winds, earthquakes
or intruders can result in broken windows and pets scared enough to
flee.
- Prepare LOST PET Flyers: You can use our downloadable
MS Word templates below if they help you. CARE recommends that you
always keep multiple photos of your pet in the health history booklet or
folder you keep of your animals history. Use this picture or a
JPG/GIF image on your computer with the template.
- Download our MS Word LOST PET templates below if that helps you
make the flyers.
- Six block area of where he was found
- Local Shelters
- PETsMART PETCO, and other pet supply stores
- Leave flyers with local Veterinarians.
- Show your flyer to your mail carrier, gate greeter if gated
community and others that spend considerable amounts of time in your
neighborhood.
- Keep flyers in your car to give to those who walk their dogs in
your neighborhood and at the local parks.
- Post on PETS911: Use our link below to post with
PETS911 database. Post in several local zip codes.
- Read Found Pet Ads Daily: Search the found pet
ads in local papers daily, the PENNEYSAVER and SHOPPER.
- Place Food, Water and Litter Box Near Your Door: It is
possible that your pet will return. Keep these items available outside
for them near a door if the animal is missing. You may not always be
able to tell if it is your pet using them. However it may help protect
them from injury by encouraging them to stay near the door should they
find their way home.
- It is Very Important That You Check and
Re-Check Your Local Shelters: It is your responsibility to
identify your animal at the shelters.
Do not count on telephone calls
or WEB access. Drive to the shelters.
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