Missing Pet
We know how difficult it is to have a missing pet, but don’t panic!
Every pet parent’s greatest fear is having a missing pet. Going by the numbers, 33% of all dogs will go missing during their life-time with only 16% of missing dogs finding their own way home. For cats, only 18% of all indoor cats will go missing during their life-time. The good news is 93% of missing dogs and 75% of cats are eventually reunited with their pet parents.
Best chance of recovery is with preparedness and quick action within the first 12 hours. Also, investing in a GPS pet tracker can drastically help you track down your missing pet. We use and personally recommend: [link coming]
What to do if your pet goes missing:
- Start your search immediately.
- Double check the home and immediate area.
- Begin in the immediate area that the pet disappeared and expand out from there.
- Enlist the help of friends, family, and neighbors.
- Make sure someone is at home base in case the pet returns.
- Download and fill out the Help! Missing Pet Poster (available as PDF, Word, Pages)…
Missing Dog Poster
Missing Cat Poster - Make copies and post around your neighborhood. Note, try to use photo that shows collar color as it can help identify your missing pet.
- Utilize social media!