Missing dogs are usually those that have wandered away from their master’s house and eventually have got lost. They may have been on the trail of a rabbit or some farm animal. There are cases when the dog has been stolen too. A pure breed dog has many buyers, so if your pet belongs to a pure breed, then chances are many that it may get stolen. Dog insurance will help you protect yourself against such an act. Sometimes, there are certain
dog breeds of dogs which hate to remain within the confine of the four walls of the house. They love a good run in the open fields. If your house is not properly fenced, your pet may make use of this to his advantage and simply scurry for a good jog and may get lost, if he has lost his scent to get back home. Thanks to the increasing use of the internet and best means of mass communications; newspapers and magazines, finding your
missing dog has never been easier. A step by step approach to find your missing dog would be something like this.
You first need to know when the dog went missing. Did he go for a walk with you and suddenly vanish? If this is the case, chances are more that your dog couldn’t have flung too far and you may find him, if searched, immediately. If your dog has been tied in the backyard and has gone missing, there may be a cause for concern. Your first attempt should be search for him yourself. You save time by doing so. Check your neighbor, may be your pet decided to check what was cooking in the neighbor’s place or followed the friendly neighbor’s kid to play a game of ball with him. If your dog is not within the vicinity of your neighborhood, call up the police and report the case of the
missing dog. You will be asked to give a complete description of the physical traits of the dog.
Make sure that you do not miss out anything while describing the pet. Every detail will help in finding your missing dog. If there are any distinct mannerisms of the dog, mention it. For example, he may walk with a slight limp or behave in a certain way when he sees something. Once the description has been given, a photo will be asked. All dog owners must keep recent copies of their
pet dogs in both color and black and white. In the event of their dog missing, these photographs will come in handy. Posters will be made along with the photographs of the dogs and will appear in the missing section of the newspaper.
Also ensure that these posters reach all the public places like the departmental stores, phone booths, pet stores and parks. These are areas where a large number of people come. Making sure that many people know about your
missing dog may increase the chances of finding your beloved pet sooner.
