- 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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