General Information: Set up a scent station. Get a scent that the dog is familiar with out in front of the house (EX Worn clothing / shoes from a family member that the dog lives with.) Hang it out high so that the smell can travel and guide the dog back home. Keep an access point open in case the dog returns. Please post signs with the dogs' picture and your contact information on the sign. Post these signs all over as if someone spots your dog the person can contact you and provide a location of where the dog is. (Not everyone is on Social Media). Ask your neighbors to check their doorbell or house cameras (if applicable), sheds and garage. Owners: Do not try and search for the dog - as your scent travels when you are out and walking all over can confuse the dog. The dog should only smell your scent near your home. Never underestimate the ability of a dog to find their way home using their nose. Call or go to the Animal Shelter in your area and tell them that your dog is missing to see if it has been picked up. Prayers your dog is found safely. Beware of scammers.Read More
Get your flyers up!
Do not rely on social media alone, most of my missing animals come home, because of physical flyers!
I do 8X11 in the immediate area 4 per block, the bigger the area 3 per block and so on.
I've had the most success with the 4 per page mini handouts of the same flyer. I will give these to the Mailman, UPS, Fedex, Garbage man, Gas stations, Grocery stores.
Also fluorescent backgrounds at major intersections 8X11 or bigger.
Also law enforcement and animal control.
More than likely, it's not going to be your eyeballs.That bring your pet home.Also not everybody has social media.
So we need as much help as we can get from the community. So make it easy for them to get a hold of you.
and remember the harder you work, the luckier you get!
I hope these suggestions help you get your animal home soon and safe.
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