Rowanne B.
2 months 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.
• Post your information on every social media site that you’re active on. Don’t rely on just one.
• 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 couple of days with no luck you might want to look into hiring a dog tracker. Contact the Lost Animal Resource Group through their FB page and Dogs Finding Dogs https://dogsfindingdogs.com/
• If you adopted through a rescue or shelter, contact them. Most will help you in searching for your pup.
