The National Council on Pet Population notes that at most 20 percent of dogs are reunited with their owners, thanks to identifying tags, tattoos or microchips.
A simple GPS collar and a tag with the pet’s name and phone number is a smart, proactive, non-invasive option that can prevent a pet lover’s nightmare.
The Humane Society suggests you take the following steps if you lose your pet:
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Map out a 60-mile radius and file a report for your lost pet with your local animal control agency, animal shelters and the local police department.
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Copy a recent, clear photo and scour the neighborhood. Contact your neighbors and talk to mail carriers and your neighborhood delivery professionals.
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Post lost posters in as many local, hub facilities i.e. busy coffee shops, library, grocery stores
Check in with your local shelters 2-3 times a week, don’t be bashful.
If you find a pet, you can easily get it checked for a microchip.
For more information and strategies on finding a lost pet please visit the Missing Pet Partnership website at http://www.missingpetpartnership.org/
