8 Ways To Find a Missing Dog

According to experts, there is no centralized or official website that animal welfare organizations and the general public can use to report lost and found animals nationwide. While there are well-managed social media pages and websites, the lack of centralization limits their impact.

Due to the lack of a central reporting system, if your dog goes missing, the burden of finding them rests solely on you. Here are expert advice on how to find a lost dog:

1. Mobilize helpers: The more people you have looking for your dog, the higher your chances.

2. Searching everywhere ASAP: Search for your dog at their favorite locations, such as parks, your neighbors' houses, or the neighborhood shop that sells treats.

3. Use food and camera traps: You'll know your dog is still nearby if the camera manages to snap images of them.

4. Use your scents: Leave familiar scents for your dog to detect; dogs have keen senses of smell.

5. Check local shelters ASAP: Some shelters keep dogs for a short while before rehoming or euthanizing them.

6. Use big signs: Consider using large, visibly noticeable poster boards with brilliant colors rather than fillers.

7. Contact local media: Send information about your dog to local media sources and request that they run an article on their website or social media sites.

8. Post and check online: Social media and community platforms such as NextDoor are another way to find a lost dog.