It is really a traumatic situation when your beloved furry friend strays away from home. But this is not the time to whine over the lost buddy rather it is the perfect time to look after the trials left by him and find the lost doggie. The sooner you start the better it is for you and your furry friend.
There can be various reasons for your furry friend to run away:
- To get away from acute boredom or loneliness
- If they have not been neutered, they might run away to answer their sexual urges
- If they are frightened by any sudden or unexpected events
- Due to curiosity when doors, windows or gates of the house are kept open
- If it is a newly adopted house and they are looking for their previous surroundings
Remember that different dogs have different capacity of running. Big, strong dogs, especially in their young days can run 5 miles or more while small dogs can run up to ½ a mile maximum. It has generally been found that most dogs get found within the two-mile vicinity of their house.
If it is an outgoing dog then it will definitely try to find like-minded dogs and other human beings that are friendly and would take care of him by providing comfort, feed and shelter. You can search for him in the neighbor’s yard or public parks. If it is a shy doggie, or an older pooch and finds it difficult to mix with strangers, he will hide under bushes or cars. So search accordingly for your pooch.
You can even follow the tips given below to find your lost doggie:
Utilize the microchip to find the dog
If you have micro chipped your pooch, the very first thing that you need to do is to contact the company that supplied the chip and manages the information. Report the chip company along with other local shelters which will help you find your furry friend.
Get in touch with your local veterinary office
It has generally been observed that people who find stray dogs will leave them at the local veterinary office. Hence, it is very important for you to not lose hope and get in touch with all the vets in close proximity to check whether they have your lost dog. Even if they do not have your lost doggie you can let them know that your pooch is missing.
You can even leave a missing poster of your pooch along with your contact information. This will ensure that you get your lost buddy back very quickly without incurring any fees or fines from the local shelter.
Check the shelters
Irrespective of the fact that your pooch is micro chipped or not, check the shelters because mix-ups can occur. You can even access their online sites with photos and other information accessible. Remember these shelters have lots of animals coming on a daily basis and since they are too busy they do not check for the microchip.
You do not want your doggie to get picked up and then get lost in the crowd. Hence, scrutinize the websites carefully and even drop into the shelter because lots of dogs are adopted on a daily basis while others are put off to sleep if remained unclaimed after a specific period of time.
Put posters of your pooch on neighborhood poles
It is very important that you have posters of your lost dog ready and then place them on the poles around the neighborhood. It has usually been found that dogs that get lost get stuck in garages or are cared by a neighbor. There is a great chance that your lost buddy is in the nearby vicinity and is being cared for.
Stroll in the neighborhood by yelling the name of your doggie
This might seem insane, but if your furry friend has been found by a caring neighbor and has been given shelter in their house, it can really work wonders when you call his name and the lost pooch responds to your sound. It will give you a lot of relief.
Check online sites
There are certain online sites like Craigslist.org that contains lost and found section. You can even scan your newspaper. There are certain sites that assist pet owners to find their lost pets by giving them an opportunity to post their lost ads on different websites. This will give you hope of finding your pal.
Be wary of scamsters
It is an unfortunate truth, but there will certain people who will either steal your doggie for a reward or try to scam you for a reward even when they do not have your lost pal. When you list online or put posters of your furry friend give a complete description of your doggie but never mention every possible detail.
There may be scamster who may ask for reward before returning your dog. Try to find out an exceptional thing on your doggie that will assist you in determining if the found dog is indeed your furry friend. It is great to reward the person who gets your doggie back, but if you are being forced to give reward, then it is better to contact the police and let them investigate the case further.
If you have undergone the painful experience of missing your furry friend do let us know and we would be glad to incorporate your personal experience in our upcoming blog. Till then keep reading!!