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Preparation. ( Before your pet is lost )

1. Have your pet wear a collar with an identifying tag.
   Be sure your pet wears its collar all the time. Most collars are washable so there is no need to remove it when washing your pet.

2. Have your pet tattooed.
   Tattoos are usually placed in the ear or on the underside of one of the rear legs. When done by a qualified individual, your pet will feel only a slight tingling sensation. If your pet is tattooed, keep the tattoo free of hair so that humane officers and volunteers can easily locate the tattoo. Have your pet's tattoo registered with one of the national pet tattoo registries. These registries feature 800 numbers and are known by most humane organizations. One fringe benefit for a tattooed pet, most humane organizations will not allow tattooed pets to be sold for research purposes.

3. Get your pet a microchip.
   Microchips are inserted under the skin of pet by a qualified installer. Although the microchip is permanent, microchip readers are not widely available.

4. Have a recent photograph of your pet.
   Its a handy way for you and others to identify your pet. Its also great way to show off your pet when you get together with your friends.

Advertise! Advertise! Advertise!

If you lose your pet, let everyone know about it. Your pets speedy recovery is more likely with a hundred people looking than with only a few. Be sure to include a recent photograph of your pet if possible and your telephone number and fax. Try to make yourself as accessible as possible. If you don't have an answering machine, consider someone may see your pet and call while you are out and not call again. Places to advertise your lost pet.

1. Local newspapers often offer free listing for lost pets.

2. Most local shelter and humane organizations have lost pet bulletin boards.

3. Photocopy flyers with a picture of your lost pet, post these flyers around the neighborhood, at local humane organizations. Many local pet supply stores, veterinarians and grooming establishments will also be willing to post your flyers.

4. Ask the children in your neighborhood. Children always seem to know about all the animals roaming locally.

5. The decision to offer a reward is a personal choice. If a reward is offered it may be wise not to disclose the reward amount until the pet is returned.

Search Techniques.

• Most dogs are recovered within 5 miles of where they were lost.
• Dogs generally take the easier path, they go down hill and travel the open areas. They may go up a slight incline for a short while, but unless they are chasing, or being chased or otherwise have no choice most dogs go downhill.

Searching for a Lost Dog Step by Step

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Follow Up! Follow Up! Follow Up!

Even though the chances of recovering your pet will decline as time passes, there are documented cases of recovery after several months of persistent searching. Don't give up!

1. Read the local newspapers' lost & found sections daily.
   It may take a few days for the newspaper to publish someone's report of finding your pet.

2. Visit the local shelters and humane organizations daily.
   Only you know exactly what you pet looks like and pets can be misidentified over the telephone.