Lost dog? Find it quickly thanks to Pet Alert™

Lost dog: what to do immediately?

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.

Voici les premiers réflexes à adopter :

• Keep calm : yelling or running in all directions can scare your dog even more.
• Inspectez minutieusement les environs immédiats : jardins, garages, caves, abris de jardin, buissons et haies sont des cachettes classiques.
• Appelez-le par son nom avec une voix douce, surtout aux moments où il est habituellement actif (tôt le matin, en soirée).
• Utilisez des repères olfactifs : laissez sa litière ou un vêtement portant votre odeur près de la maison.
• Prévenez vos voisins et demandez-leur de vérifier leurs dépendances, voitures ou remises.

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 est conçu spécialement pour les annonces d’animaux perdus :

• ✔️ 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, votre annonce bénéficie d’une visibilité accrue grâce à une mise en avant sur Facebook (posts, stories et reels), ce qui augmente considérablement les chances que quelqu’un reconnaisse votre chat.

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.