Rowanne B.
4 weeks ago
Tips for finding lost dogs:
• Post flyers everywhere – make sure there is a large, colorful picture that clearly shows your pup. Dogs can travel farther and faster than you expect, so cast a wide net. And don’t assume that busy roads are effective barriers – dogs can get across those.
• Check in with local vets, rescues, and shelters. And keep checking in with them daily – don’t assume that because you’ve given them your info once they’ll immediately recognize your pet and contact you.
• Hit up all of the neighborhood social media apps, including Pawboost, the local Patch, Nextdoor, FB neighborhood groups, local Ring networks, Maryland - Lost Dogs, Cats, & Pets , Report and Search Lost and Found Pets | Petco Love Lost ect; as well as posting fliers. And review those same resources daily – people may find a pet and post it without checking to see if there are any existing posts listing the pet as missing.
• If your pet was adopted through a rescue or shelter you may also want to contact them, as they may have additional resources to help. Don’t rely on just one resource.
• If you adopted through a rescue or shelter, contact them. They may be able to help you search.
• Dogs tend to find one place to stay during the day, and are more active right around sunrise and at night. So those are the best times to go looking.
• Set out food & water and blankets or clothing with familiar scents on them for the pup to track.
• If you spot your dog don’t run towards (or after) them – the pup may get spooked and keep running. Try to initiate play instead, that may bring your pup close enough to catch.
• Check in with your neighbors (go door to door) and anyone you see walking dogs, and if it’s been a few days with no luck you might want to look into hiring a dog tracker.
• Professional Pet Trackers Pet Tracking And Retrieval Services | Stephens City, VA (professionalpettrackers.com)
• Dogs Finding Dogs https://dogsfindingdogs.com/
• Contact the Lost Animal Resource Group Home - Lost Animal Resource Group (largcares.org)
