
Be Sure They’re Lost

Call Local Shelters
If we determine there is definitely a lost pet situation, it’s time to call the shelter. By doing this next, we can help make sure all new dogs and cats that are brought in will be compared to the description we’ve been provided. This is the moment we become really thankful we said yes to the microchip. Collars can be taken off, but microchips are there to stay.Walk & Drive

Get the pre-printed flyer from the kit and start posting those around the neighborhood.
Put Up Pictures & Spread The Word
Still nothing? That’s OK. As part of the Disaster Preparedness Guide for Guardians, we walk everyone through the essentials we all need to have on-hand to ensure we are reunited in case we are separated in times of natural disasters. Get the pre-printed flyer from the kit and start posting those around the neighborhood. Leave it with shelters and with local vets. Sometimes someone will find a cat or dog and decide to keep them, rather than drop them at a shelter, and post “Found Pet” flyers. If our pup or kitty are hurt at all, they’ll be taken to the vet, who will check for a microchip.Never Underestimate the Power of the Internet

This is also the time to lean on our networks in the digital world. Post pictures, descriptions, date last seen, and any other info on social media. There are Facebook groups that are neighborhood specific. Find those and post about the situation, so the word gets out beyond the few blocks we may have reached out to in person. Large pet supply stores won’t have the means, but a small pet supply store will often have a Facebook page. So will local dog walkers and dog sitters. Ask them to post the info to their networks. After all, we already know their network will have a strong following of animal lovers who will keep an eye out for us. It’s never pleasant to have to deal with a lost pet, but there are many ways to be prepared. Follow the advice in these articles and the odds of being reunited with our precious pooches and kittens will be outstanding. Pass this guide on to anyone who may not realize it's National Lost Pet Prevention Month.