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flyers are the #1 reason lost dogs are reunited
We recommend 100 flyers within a 2-3 mile radius of where the dog went missing. If after 3 days you have no sightings, expand your radius by 1 additional mile and 25-50 more flyers.
Scent station
Establish a scent station at the exit point where your dog escaped. Set up a bowl of water, a bowl of food (about 1/2 cup of dry kibble and something aromatic (cooked hotdogs, hamburger, etc). Put out multiple pieces of your clothing or who the dog is bonded to.
check local shelters
Don't rely on just calling your local shelters - you need to PHYSICALLY GO THERE! Take a flyer with you - talk to staff and walk the kennels.
cat feeders?
Don't create a search party
Talk to neighbors and see if anyone feeds stray cats. Dogs are notorious for finding free cat food! Stop & introduce yourself and hand them a flyer!
talk to neighbors
Don't create a search party
Don't create a search party
Spread the word. Hand out flyers throughout the area and ask neighbors to check Ring and other security cameras for any sightings. The more people who know your dog is missing, the more eyes you have looking for them.
Don't create a search party
Don't create a search party
Don't create a search party
A lost dog can become scared quickly. A large search party may cause them to hide or run farther. Limit foot searches to you, family, or close friends your dog knows.