Lost dog? Find it quickly thanks to Pet Alert™

Lost dog: what to do immediately?

As soon as your cat disappears, the very first thing you need to do is create an official announcement on Pet Alert.
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👉 Why? Because the majority of people who find a lost animal have the reflex to check on Pet Alert. If your ad is already online, they will be able to see your contact details quickly and contact you directly. Your ad becomes the central information point, where anyone can leave a comment (testimonial, photo, place where they saw your cat).

⚠️ Posting only to other Facebook groups or pages is not effective: your post may be drowned out among hundreds of messages and people who find animals usually don't go there.

‍→ Publishing on Pet Alert immediately increases your chances of finding your cat.

Lost cat: what to do next?

Losing your dog is an overwhelming experience. Panic quickly takes over, but it is essential to act quickly and methodically. Every minute counts to increase your chances of finding your lost dog.

Here are the first reflexes to adopt:

• Keep calm : yelling or running in all directions can scare your dog even more.
• Carefully inspect the immediate surroundings : gardens, garages, cellars, garden sheds, bushes and hedges are classic hiding places.
• Call him by name with a soft voice, especially at times when he is usually active (early morning, evening).
• Use olfactory cues : leave his litter box or a piece of clothing that smells like you near the house.
• Warn your neighbours and ask them to check their dependencies, cars, or sheds.

A large number of lost dogs are found in the first few hours, sometimes only a few meters from their homes.

How can you increase your chances of finding a lost dog?

Today, the rapid dissemination of information is key. The more people know, the more your chances increase.The network Pet Alert is specially designed for lost pet ads:

• ✔️ Instant publishing on the official site.
• ✔️ Automatic distribution on your department's Pet Alert Facebook groups.
• ✔️ Massive sharing by an active community of several million members.

💡 With the option Boost, your ad benefits from increased visibility thanks to a promotion on Facebook (posts, stories and reels), which considerably increases the chances that someone will recognize your cat.

Report a lost dog to the appropriate authorities

At the same time, immediately contact the local structures that may have taken in or seen your dog:

• The town hall : many citizens report dogs found directly at the town hall.
• The municipal police : stray animals are often caught and impounded.
• Veterinarians : if your dog is identified by a microchip, they can scan it.
• Shelters and local associations : the SPA and other shelters regularly welcome lost dogs.

Tips for writing an effective “Lost Dog” ad

A clear and precise announcement is crucial. It should contain:

• A recent and clear photo Of your dog
• Name, race, age, gender, and color.
• Distinctive signs : scar, collar, size, particular behaviors.
• Place and date of disappearance : be as specific as possible.
• Your full contact details : telephone and email.
• Microchip number if available.

👉 On Pet Alert, all this information is already integrated into the form, which saves you time and optimizes the visibility of your ad.

Prevent the loss of your dog in the future

Even if the disappearance of your dog is an accident, certain precautions can limit the risks:

• Mandatory identification (microchip or tattoo).
• Pet Alert Tag Medallion with QR Code attached to the necklace.
• Dog training : work on reminders and basic orders.