Leesburg, OH Lost Male Dog, Rusty Is Missing

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Marlene B.

6 days ago

Hang some of your unwashed clothes out so the dog can pick up your scent. If you haven’t already, call police depts. in your area, county and local shelters, vets, with a description of your dog. Some PDs are very helpful about taking info on lost/found pets. Make up large, easily read flyers and post them in your neighborhood. Post a lost ad on nextdoor.com. Visit the local shelters or humane society every couple of days IN PERSON, don't just call. They have so many dogs that it’s easy to overlook one. Good luck!

Jamie S.

7 days ago

I’ve helped to rescue dogs before and putting your phone number on the flyer with its picture is essential for sightings and reports. Everything else you are suggesting is good, but providing a phone number on the poster is what has helped to get many pets reunited with their owners.

Rita P.

7 days ago

Jamie Spero do not tape your phone number to telephone poles. it is too dangerous. FINDING YOUR dog means smells. Do you walk your dog? go there and check with those neighbors that live on that street. Also Get a Dog house outside with your dogs blanket and some dog treats. put that near the front of the house. Dogs are like cats..they can smell their way around. Also get your side and or back door open a few inches, put the cut up chicken pieces and some dog treats right inside the door. keep the lights on outside.

Jamie S.

7 days ago

Be sure to notify the local police department, dog warden/pound, and humane society. Print out neon signs with your dog’s picture on it, its name and your phone number, and staple it to the telephone poles around all intersections where your dog was lost. Not everyone has Facebook so signs are key for sightings. Also, hang them at any store, bank, library etc. in the area and be sure to ask the mail carriers in your area to be on the lookout/give them a flyer, as well. Put something with your scent on it (dirty socks/blankets/clothing) and your dog’s bed/bedding, outside of your house. Scent is key, dogs can use scent to find their way back home. You may also want to look into a Pet Recovery service, they are extremely helpful. From a professional rescue page I follow: If your dog gets away from you time is of the essence. Start with these steps to get your dog home. -Walk or drive the area and try to spot your dog. -If you see your dog and he won’t come to you, follow him unobtrusively. -Do not run toward, clap your hands, or yell out to him. This may frighten the dog and drive him out into traffic. -Have high value treats with you; (i.e. hot dogs, hamburger, cheese, etc.) The best treats to use are ones that smell good and are of a size that you can toss in the dog’s direction. -Place at the last place that the dog was seen, if it is a safe place. -Post on social media:NextDoor, Facebook, or your local lost pet site. Include a picture of the dog, the area the dog went missing in, your phone number, and instructions to not chase the dog! -Make fluorescent posters and distribute them throughout the area where the dog was last seen. -If the dog went missing from home, place some of your dirty clothes around the outside of your house. -Contact your local police and humane society.

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