How to Find a Missing Dog: Here's the Best Way

If you're on this article because you just lost your dog I won't keep you stuck in many introduction phrases.

What are the chances of finding your lost dog? According to Lost Pet Research & Recovery, 93% of lost dogs are returned alive, and 20% of them find their way home by themselves.

Probably you want to know how to find a lost dog fast. Here are some of the best tips that may be really useful to find your beloved dog.

"I have lost my dog. What can I do to find him faster?"

#1 Don't lose your mind: Action instead

The first rule in such a situation is to keep calm and focus on the most efficient actions you can take in order to find your dog.

If you're stressed and panicked you'll lose minutes of taking important actions. I know that it is so hard to stay with your mind clear when you've lost your dog, but try to think that every minute counts.

Take a deep breath and take as many actions as you can as fast as you can.

The next step is to make a quick post where you mention that you've lost your dog with a representative image of your pup and some essential details. Post it everywhere you have a social account and ask family, friends, and people to share your post.

Groups are important. Make sure you post in lost dog groups and other pet-friendly groups.

#3 Get in Contact with Veterinary Offices, Authorities, and Shelters

Contact as soon as you can veterinary offices, authorities, and shelters from your local area. Be sure you gave them all the details about your dog, including a photo. Report your missing dog to all shelters within a radius of at least 50 km.

Keep in touch with the shelters all this time.

If your dog was stolen, contact the authorities and give them all the accurate information and possible clues, in order to find your dog faster.

#4 Post on Lost Dog Websites And Apps

Another solution is to post your missing dog on rescue websites and apps for missing pets.

Make sure the websites and apps are trustworthy. Google at least 10 lost dogs website finder and apps.

#5 Pin Lost Dog Posters Everywhere in the Neighbourhood

Another classical solution is to print posters with your missing dog and pin them beginning with your local area and spreading them everywhere in town.

Make sure you write your correct phone number and give all the info and description of your dog.

At the same time, you go and pin the posters calling out loud your doggo by name. Maybe you have the chance to find him by yourself.

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Do lost dogs travel at night?

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Yes, lost dogs often travel by night. They are more likely to circulate in the early morning or late evening. You'll have a higher chance of quickly locating your pet with meticulous planning and the assistance of other people (and animals). Don't give up if you can't find it the first night.

How to find lost dog at night? 🌌

Search the neighborhood: Start your search strategy in the neighborhood where your dog was last seen.
Use a flashlight: You can more easily find your dog's eyes in the dark if you have a powerful flashlight to guide you.
Listen for barking or other sounds: Your dog may be barking, whimpering, or making other sounds that can help you locate them.
Use familiar scents: Leave a piece of clothing or another familiar object, like a blanket, that belongs to you or your dog outdoors so that when it can smell it, and come to you.
Ask your neighbors for help: Ask your neighbors whether they have seen your dog or if they can help you search for your.
Use a trap: A humane trap with food and water can be set up to catch your dog.
Use a tracking device: Use the collar's tracking device to find your dog if it has one.

As I said in the beginning, getting your dog lost is a horrible situation with lots of mixed feelings and remorse.

My dog never got lost, but I had friends and family members who lost their dogs.

A useful piece of advice in case something like this may happen is to constantly update your dog's identification so that he can be easily identified in case he gets lost.

If you're living in NY, this site can help you.

Stay strong! Paws and love! 🐾

Frequently Asked Questions

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Can lost dogs find their way back home? Yes! Dogs are known for being able to return back home to their favorite person. Most specialists on animal behavior believe that animals' strong sense of smell has a significant role in how well they can navigate.

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Do dogs realize they are lost? Actually, not immediately. A dog can travel miles before realizing that they are lost, in contrast to cats that are territorial and like to stay near home.

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Do lost dogs forget their owners? Absolutely not. Dogs will never forget their owners or people in their lives. They will recognize their person, even after a long time. They rely on their sense of smell.

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How long can a dog go without eating if lost? 𝟯 to 𝟳 days, depending on the dog's organism. More significant than your dog's eating is its water consumption. He/She can resist more if it consumed water on the way.