We hope the information given will be of assistance. We wish you well and may your pet find their way back to you with Godspeed.
Often we receive phone calls or e-mails from distraught pet owners when their pet has gotten lost. We know there are a number of reasons how a beloved pet can get lost, and some we have no control over. As we have witnessed from recent natural disasters that pets are often the one's left behind or forced to the end of the line. Fortunately there are things as a pet owner you can do to help your pet find there way home if they do become lost.
1. Always keep identification on your pet. Check their collar often to make sure it fits properly. Keep an identification tag with current information attached to the collar. 2. Have your pet Micro chipped. This is a very simple procedure that can be done in a matter of moments. To learn more about micro chips visit 24petwatch.com. 3. Always keep your pet contained in a safe place. 4. Keep a current photo of your pet for identification. 5. Make sure that your neighbors know your pet.
In the event your pet does become lost, here are some suggestions of who to contact.
1. Their Veterinarian and any other Veterinarian's in your area. 2. Local Animal Control offices. 3. Humane Societies in your area. 4. Post information in grocery stores, post offices, convenient stores or any public area near your home. 5. Contact your local paper to run an ad. 6. Contact free agencies on the web for e-mail blasts. missingpets@juno.com alert@dogdetective.com
7. Check the following sites for their lists of pets that have been found.