Pets have a tendency to wander now and again. While many lost pets come back home after a few hours, others will travel long distances or remain hidden for extensive periods of time before they are found. By staying calm and following a well-thought out recovery plan, you will be able to bring your pet home safe and sound in the shortest time possible

Small pets such as cats are notorious for climbing into the smallest of spaces. Before you start a wide-reaching search party, check all of the nooks and crannies in your home and backyard. While doing this, shake a can of your pet's favourite treats or food and call their name to lure them out. Small dogs and cats will fall asleep or get stuck in small spaces and will often come running to you or call out to you when they know you're looking for them.

If you are certain that your pet is missing, begin searching your neighbourhood, again bringing along your pet's favourite treats or their favourite toys. Have friends and family help if your pet is friendly. Otherwise, simply let neighbours know about your situation and ask them to call you if they see your pet. Forming a search party for a pet that is scared of people may further drive them away. Call local animal organisations such as vet clinics, animal hospitals, pet stores, and animal shelters. Leave a description of your pet and your contact info with anyone you come in contact with. Post notices around your neighbourhood and surrounding areas with your pet's photo, a description and your contact information.

To greatly broaden your search, consider visiting an on-line website that focuses on finding lost pets. Such on-line services have created one of the most powerful ways to quickly find lost pets and return them to their owners. The process is often as simple as submitting an image and detailed description of your pet, the location of where he or she was last seen, and where to reach you when your pet has been found. On-line services that are geared towards finding lost pets will alert animal organisations as well as neighbours within a large radius of your home.

After your pet is found, consider having him or her micro-chipped if they aren't already. If your dog is a chronic escape artist, a GPS collar, although expensive, might provide a reliable solution for keeping track of your companion.
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