Hit the Streets and Neighbourhood
Before setting out to scour the neighbourhood, you should place food, water, and an unwashed piece of clothing with your scent outside the door. These items might help lure your pet home and keep them put while you’re out searching.
Tips on water safety:
- Pen and paper to write down your contact information
- Photos of your pet
Squeaky toy or bag of treats with a familiar sound - Flashlight to search trees and underneath cars
- Acme whistle to call out to dogs
- Your pet’s companion
- Leash and collar to secure your pet if they are located.
- While you’re out, look for evidence of your pet such as fur and paw prints.
- Call out for your pet and stop and listen.
Get the word out
Start making brightly coloured fliers if your pet fails to turn up after the initial search. Include:
- Your phone number
- Pet’s photo
- Name, size and colour
- When offering a reward, don’t list the amount. Leave a message on your voice mail that indicates you are the owner of the lost pet.
- When posting fliers, keep in mind that as many as one third of pets are located more than 10 miles from their home.
- If after a few weeks your pet is still missing, create new fliers and write “Pet still missing” at the top.
