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                                                        HELP! I'M LOST.
                                                  



   Losing a family pet can be one of the most devastating circumstances we can experience.
We, personally, have only experienced it once, when our precious little Chihuahua. Chi Chi,
ran out the back door one Sunday morning.
There was a very happy ending though. A concerned neighbor's pet sitter found  Chi Chi and took him home with her AND to church with her! This wonderful lady even had her priest bless our tiny pup!

   Three hours later, Chi Chi was returned to us and we were forever grateful to our neighbor and her pet sitter. Since then, we have bonded over our love of dogs and spend lots of time with them and THEIR new puppy, Henry! London and Henry are the best of friends!



London and I want to share a few helpful and simple tips to keep your pets safe, and what to do if your dog or cat should get lost:

When you first adopt a pet, have him or her microchipped. They will almost always do this at a shelter, but your veterinarian can also do it. It takes a minute and is painless to your pet.
It is a small microchip that is inserted under the skin, near the shoulder of your pet.
When your pet is found, and taken to a shelter or vet, they can scan the chip which has your contact information on it.

Call your local shelters and rescues.
Give them a detailed description of your pet, name of your pet, and anything they should know about approaching him, if he is spotted. Also, give them your contact info: home number, cell number and email.

Post a "Lost Pet" photo on Facebook, with a description. Have friends private message you if she is spotted. Make sure it is posted so only your friends can see it and share it. It is not very wise to let "the public" on Facebook see it.
Unfortunately, there are many dangerous people out there, trolling Facebook and other social media, looking for pets to steal and use for horrendous dog fighting.

Make up flyers to put on mailboxes in your neighborhood, and in local stores.
Have a clear picture and a phone number to call.
Believe me, true animal lovers will be on the lookout for your precious pet.
London and I always look for pets we see who are lost. It breaks our hearts to see these flyers, but always hope the pet is located safe and sound.


Do all you can when your pet gets lost, and do it quickly. Pets can cover a lot of territory when they are scared and out in an unknown area. They will hide and be very fearful of humans, the longer they are lost.

Help prevent your pet from getting out by keeping an eye on him at all times. Especially when opening doors and when friends come to visit and doors are opening more than usual. This happens often when families move and movers are loading furniture. Make the moving company aware that you have pets, and then keep them in a safe room, out of harms way.

Also, never leave your dogs outside unattended. Small dogs especially are prey to hawks looking for prey.

Have a plan in place just in case your pet gets out of the house, and there will be a happy reunion all the sooner.


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