The dog is gone, what to do. How to find a lost dog.

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Lost dog, how to look for it

The lost dog - this scary topic scares many pet owners, including us. I don’t even want to think about it!

But we decided that we would fight our fears by drawing up a thoughtful, clear plan of action in various unpleasant, dangerous and even terrible situations associated with our favorites.

Post missing ads in crowded places: at bus stops, near shops, schools, hospitals, pet shops and veterinary clinics, post offices, house entrances.

It's a good idea to have a sample ad prepared in advance that you can quickly print. There may be a photo of the animal and your phone number. Write “LOST DOG” in large letters. Attach ads to a file to protect them from getting wet.

Beware of scammers and do not report any special signs of the animal. Subsequently, you will be able to ask clarifying questions in order to understand whether your dog has really been found or is it a hoax.

Start searching for the location as soon as possible. Interrogate passers-by, show a photo of a dog on your phone. Talk to local dog lovers, leave them your contacts. Ask someone you know to help you cover as much territory as possible.

How does a dog behave if lost?

 A dog that is lost is under severe stress and at first will try to find an owner or a way home. Unfortunately, there is no need to rely on a dog's scent, unless they are specially trained hounds. There are too many smells in the big city for her to return home on her own.

If a dog gets lost on a route familiar to him, he can return on his own, but if he got scared, ran away and got lost, the chances that he himself will find his way home are scanty.

The dog can follow a person or another dog and go far from home.

Often dogs choose roads, highways, because it is along the roads that they walk with a person and thus they hope to find him. So dogs can travel very long distances. Other dogs may hide in fear, so call the animal's name loudly while searching.

Remember, no one is safe from losing a dog, so make sure that your pet has a chance to return home as soon as possible.

You can also place a classified ad on the Lost Dogs site https://enarjee.com/