What do I do if my dog ran away?
I lost my dog! I think he ran away this morning, and I have no idea what to do!! Is he going to come back on his own? Why would he run away? Who should I contact?
3 Answers
Hopefully they have a chip you can track
If your dog is one of those incorrigibles who are likely try anything to escape whatever you do, then you should make sure he is properly identified with tattooing, identification collars and tags or a microchip, so that he can be safely returned in the event of the inevitable escape. Your first step should be to contact your local animal control, post your lost dog on the internet, and drive your neighborhood
Oh no, that is terrible that your dog got loose. Here are a few successful things I have done in the past:
1. put his/her bed and food outside (preferably close by a door they would normally go in & out of). The smell of familiar items will help him/her find his way back. You can also include other items from inside the home.
2. Call all nearest animal shelter to let them know your pup is missing. Send them a picture!
3. Call your neighbors and let them know your dog is missing & ask them to keep an eye out
4. Call/email all the veterinary offices within a 15 miles radius to ask them if anyone has come in with your dog.
5. Post on Facebook & make sure the post is set to public so that your friends and family can share it
6. Make signs to post around your neighborhood
7. Continually check with all of the above mentioned places!