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Disappointing as it may seem, accidents do happen. You may be taking very good care of your pet, but something could cause your pet to get lost. In such circumstances, it is always good to plan ahead and be prepared. Here are some tips to ensure your pet comes back:
- React immediately: Don’t waste time if the pet is lost. The faster you get there and start combing the neighborhood, the higher your chances are of finding him. Look around carefully, call your pet at all times and canvass your local venues as soon as possible. When pets go missing, they often walk only at dusk or dawn and rest for most of the day. Drive or walk around at these times. Leave a bowl of his favorite food or a special toy to attract your pet back home.
- Ask around: Once you are sure that the neighborhood has been searched thoroughly, ask around. Visit your local park and talk to other pet owners to see if they have seen your dog recently. Call your neighbor and tell them, your pet is missing. Ask your postman and other delivery people to keep a look out for your lost pet. The more people you ask, the more people will be looking out for your pet.
- Inform: The next step is to put flyers everywhere. Use glossy paper so that it stands out, and include a description of your pet, your name, address and at least two contact numbers. You can also offer a reward, but beware of lost pet scams where people claim to have found your missing pet in exchange for money. Do not transfer any funds until you have seen your pet. Always leave out one distinct feature of your pet in the descriptions to ensure that the call is authentic. Put these flyers everywhere - nearby veterinary clinics, grocery stores, libraries, bus stops, park, shelters and pet stores. You could also advertise in local newspapers and on radio stations. Make sure you have a recent photo of your pet and include it in your flyer or advertisement.
- Contact: Visit all local shelters and rescue centers within 60 miles of your house. Visiting these centers only once is not enough. A daily visit or at least once every two days is recommended. Most often it takes more than a few days for a lost pet to be taken to these shelters, so do not despair. Carry a recent photograph, but be aware that over time your pet could get dirty and matted, and may not look like as he did before he got lost. Check the yellow pages for local animal control departments and see if there have been any accidents in the area. In general, calling to these shelters and department is rarely effective in such situations. Actually visiting these places regularly is the only way to ensure that your pet comes back to you. The Internet can also be used in such cases. Notify your friends and acquaintances about your lost pet. Participate in various online forums and message groups and ask for help.
- Identify: Identifying your pet through collar, ID tag or a microchip is highly recommended. The information on the tag must include your name, address, and at least two contact numbers. Talk to your veterinarian about a permanent microchip as an option.
- Pet Locators: With the latest advances in technology, you now have access to the latest in pet trackers. Thanks to GPS technology, a GPS Pet Locator such as SpotLight allows you to get the exact location of your pet in minutes. You can even define certain safe places with the device and if your pet moves out of these SafeSpots, you will be informed by text message or email. SpotLight GPS Pet Locator is water-resistant and durable and comes with a lifetime registration in AKC CAR's recovery service and an exclusive AKC CAR collar tag with unique identification number. When it comes to tracking and finding your lost pet, there is a no more efficient system than a GPS Pet Tracker. Using the latest technology, you can rest assured you'll find your lost pet as soon as possible.
