Finding Lost Pets
The first thing to do in finding lost pets is to call out the name of the animal very loudly. Usually the owners call out the name of the animal at meal times. So the pet will associate the name calling with food and will come out of their hiding place for food if they are in the vicinity. Also, the dry food treats which are given to the animal can be put in a can and covered with a lid. Then the can should be rattled. Hearing the noise the pet will come rushing to have the treat, no matter where they are hiding. They will be tempted to have their treat. This technique is also known as a conditioning response, and it is very effective.
Many times pets will not come out of their hiding place in broad daylight. The owners must wait till dusk and then start the search of the animal in the neighborhood. But they should not waste the daylight hours, and begin the search as soon as they realize their pet is missing. If it is suspected that someone has taken or caused harm to the animal, all the legal requirements should be documented and all the names of the involved people should be noted down, and law enforcement should be contacted. This will help in providing proof later.
A portable torch or spotlight can be used to search around at night for finding lost pets. This is also an effective technique because the animal will be looking straight at the human and also its eyes will reflect the light and shine in the dark. If the animal has escaped from the premises, every house in the neighborhood should be approached and knock on the door, and people should be shown pictures of the lost pet. Also, contact information should be left in case they find the pet they can contact you. There is a great possibility of someone spotting the animal. And if someone does see the animal, it will give the direction the animal is headed.
The animal can be in a great risk if it declawed or defanged. It will not have the basic means of self defense. If in a dense area, it will hide till dark and then wander around in the night. Also the animal cannot hunt for food, and it will become very hungry and tired. Again here the rattling of the can with dry food can do the trick. Even its favorite toy, which makes noise, can be used. Any familiar sound may encourage the animal to come out of its hiding. The recognition of the rattling of the can and noise of a toy should be part of the training, which will be useful in such situations. In fact, the animal should be made to hear this sound everyday. But a person should carry out this practice who is close to the pet. The same person should try this technique when finding lost pets, as the pet will not come to an unknown person.
After all these efforts, and the pet isn’t found; flyers should be distributed throughout the neighborhood to help in finding lost pets. The flyer should have a picture of the pet, its description, owner’s contact information and a reward if any. The idea of the reward, even if it a small amount, will catch the attention of many, and some might even become proactive members of the search team. If budget allows, do print the flyer in color, as the picture will be more easily recognizable. It is very important to mention that if any one sees the animal, do not try to catch it, instead the owners should be contacted immediately.
Also, medium sized boards similar to advertising boards can be put up within a radius of two miles. The words ‘lost pet’ and telephone number should be written in a big and bold font. Other details can be written in smaller font. When the animal is found, the signs should responsibly be taken down.
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