Lila P.
3 months ago
Shamika Watson Those people are scammers. Melissa helps out on a lot of the lost and found pages. I'm going to share some tips with you. But they were written for the Baltimore area so you obviously need to file a lost report with your shelter for DC, but you should follow the rest of the tips:
We are sorry your pet is missing. Your post should include location and the date your pet went missing.
We allow ONE post per pet. Duplicate posts will be deleted. Keep your post active by commenting on it. Edits/updates should include date and time.
❗️Please begin working on the checklist (items 1-10) below as soon as possible ❗️
1. Put something outside that has your scent on it (an unwashed shirt, socks, or blanket/sheet). Put out smelly food/treats, too (microwaved wet food, grilled burger, fried chicken off the bone, etc.).
2. File a lost report with animal control (BARCS in Baltimore City; BCAS in Baltimore County) and notify microchip company if your pet is chipped.
City lost pet form:
https://form.jotform.com/212936985699076
County lost pet form: https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/departments/animalservices/lost.html
Upload your information and a photo to https://lost.petcolove.org/
3. The MDSPCA is authorized to accept strays only from Baltimore City.
4. When stray animals are brought to BARCS, BCAS or MDSPCA, they are held for 72 hours. Please check the shelters often, and in person. If you are near the city/ county line, it may be wise to file lost reports with all three. Do not rely on the shelters to contact you.
5. Put up fliers for at least two to three miles in all directions. Place them in plastic page protectors turned upside down to protect from rain. Secure with tacks and fluorescent tape (or print on bright paper to draw the eye). Make your fliers bright/visible and easy to read - LOST, picture, phone #. Remember...not everyone uses Facebook! Fliers are the #1 way missing pets get home.
6. Walk your neighborhood, speak to neighbors, and hand out fliers.
7. Post on Facebook to lost and found pet groups, neighborhood/community groups, yardsale sites for your area, etc..
8. Post to NextDoor.com, Neighbors, Ring, Craigslist, Pawboost.com (use the free option) and petfbi.org. In Baltimore City, you can also upload a photo of your pet and your information to https://lost.petcolove.org/
9. Mount a photo on bright posterboard and hand write LOST, REWARD and your phone number in large print visible from a car. Place at intersections. You can cover these signs with cellophane from the dollar store to protect from rain. Home Depot and Lowes sell blank signs with stands and you can mount bright poster board to these.
10. Check Craigslist (for sale, pets and lost & found sections) and Facebook sites regularly.
⚠️ Do not respond to anyone who texts you asking for a code. Likewise, do not contact anyone who asks that you reach out via Instagram, WhatsApp, M or only via text. If you have any questions or concerns, admins are here to help!⚠️
