Get the word out – Call your vet as well as your local animal shelter and other local veterinarians to see if anyone has brought your pet to them.  Make up flyers and post them in your neighbor-hood, putting copies in your neighbor’s mailboxes.  See if local stores and business will let you post one as well.

Call or Visit Shelters Often – Animal Shelters can be hectic on the best of days.  Just because you called them once to ask if your pet is there doesn’t mean you shouldn’t call again.   In fact, you should call or better yet, visit every few days.  Take along a good, recent photo that you can leave there.  Check back often.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keep Looking! – If you realize your pet is missing right away you increase your chances of finding her.  But keep looking even if it’s been a few days.  Cats especially can be hiding nearby and just afraid to come out of their hiding spot. 

For some reason, cats tend to go towards the right when they run out of a door, so start your search by walking around the right side of your house.  Slow down, listen and look carefully under shrubs, porch decks, and other out of the way places.

Also - Place a recently worn shirt or other article of your clothing in your yard near the door. You could also place a favorite toy or bedding material outside to lead your pet home.  Don’t put out food as that will attract other animals and wildlife.

 

 

What would you do if you and your pet were separated?  Would you know where to find her?  Would your local shelter know you were his owner?  Make sure your pet has proper identification and then follow these steps to a quick reunion.

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