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The first rule is not to let the dog get lost.
But sometimes even the best-trained dog
will find himself at liberty. To get him
back, act quickly:
• Visit the animal shelter. If your dog hasn’t
been picked up, leave a complete description
along with your name and phone number, and
take a current photograph with you. (The
chance that he might become lost is also a
very good reason to always keep his dog
license current.)
• Visit all vets and pet stores in the area. Ask if
anyone has reported finding a dog like yours.
Post a description (and a photo, if available)
on the bulletin board, along with your name
and number. Post the same notice on supermarket
bulletin boards.
• If local ordinances allow it, post notices on
phone poles in the area where your dog was
last seen.
• Place a classified ad in the local newspaper
(some papers have special low
rates for lost and found notices).
Check the “Found” classifieds
daily. Check in with your breed ’s
local rescue group. Most large
cities have volunteer
groups devoted to re scuing
specific breeds.
• Drive slowly
through your neighb rhood, block by
block. Dogs rarely
stray more than a mile
from home.
• Your search will be
easier if you have already fit
your dog with a collar, a name tag, and
permanent identification.
• Make sure you keep a current photo of your
dog on hand at all times, just in case.
Remember, a dog’s appearance does change
over time.
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