What to do if you lose your pet: Don't waste any time, the faster you begin looking, the faster you may find them. Search your pets favorite place. Search the neighborhood.  Look under everything.  If your pet is frightened they will hide.  Knock on doors and let your neighbors know you have lost your pet. Call the local vet in your neighborhood or the pet emergency clinic.       If your pet was hit by a car sometimes they are dropped off to get medical attention.   Locate a Veterinarian - US and Canadian Make up flyers with a photo (color is best) and place classified ads on websites and in newspapers.               Flyer sample Visit the county shelter.  Make sure you take flyers with you.  These agencies will post your flyer.  Visit agencies and call their lost pet hotline DAILY.  These agencies may give a different description of your pet on their hotline.  Shelter/Rescue Groups Check websites and newspaper for "found" pets.

What to do when you find your pet. Take down any flyers posted. Call local vet, pet emergency clinic, animal shelters, humane society and other kennels to let them know to remove the flyer. Remove any and all ads placed on websites.