If Your Cat or Dog is Missing, Get the Word Out Fast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
After you’ve checked hiding spaces around your property, the most important thing is to spread the word as quickly as possible that your pet is lost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First, call SPCA Cincinnati to see if your pet has been picked up or if someone has brought your pet to them.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You can file a Missing Pet Report with the agency. Be as specific as possible about your pet’s name, appearance, collar, tags etc. Any detail that is unique about your pet will help people identify them. Also, tell them your geographic area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Next, visit the SPCA shelters to search for your pet. Keep visiting and searching day-by-day until your pet is returned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here’s a link to SPCA locations in the Cincinnati area<\/a>. The Missing Pet Report is important, but your pet might not be recognized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your veterinarian will have additional steps to recommend for finding your pet. And, in the event that your pet is returned to your veterinarian’s office, they will know what’s going on and be able to contact you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It’s possible you’ll want to contact other veterinarians in your area, as well. You never know where a Good Samaritan might take your pet. The more people who know your pet is missing, the better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Post pictures of your pet, your pet’s name, date they went missing, geographic area and any other details to local social networks you may belong to, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ask your network to share your post with their friends, to reach even more people. Make sure your post has clear instructions for what to do if your pet is spotted or rescued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, this is a well-known and established step to finding a lost pet. Proper signage in the right places can really broaden your search. Mission Reunite has excellent advice on creating missing pet posters<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Most lost pet flyers are printed on small pices of white paper and are not visible from the road. We call our posters 5+5+55<\/strong>, meaning 5 words that can be read in 5 seconds by someone driving 55 miles per hour. They key is to use few descriptive words and very large lettering. We recommend large neon poster board available from office or craft stores. A photo of the pet is optional — more important is a clear description.” <\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n![\"Help!](\"https:\/\/www.gradyvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/logo.png\"){kind=logo}
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Contact Your Veterinarian<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Video: What to Do if Your Pet is Lost<\/h2>\n\n\n\n