This is a list of recommendations that www.doglost.co.uk suggest you do when
you have lost your dog
When someone loses their dog,
they are confused and unsure what to do and who to contact. By following
Doglosts simple guidelines it wont seem so daunting for you. So here
is what to do if you lose your dog:-
Immediately contact your local dog warden.
You can get in touch with the dog warden by contacting your local council.
Give them as much information as you can. Details of colouring, coat
type, size, age, distinguishing marks, sex, breed, identification used etc.
Ensure that the contact numbers you give are reachable 24 hours a day.
If you closely border other council areas, it will be worth your while to
also contact neighbouring councils. Ask what kennels the dog wardens use to
house stray dogs.
Contact the police for the area in which you lost your dog.
Give them as much information as you can, breed, sex, colour, rough age,
collar details and any unusual markings that makes your dog stand out from
the crowd. Again, if you closely border other police authority areas contact
them too.
Contact your local vets
Look in your local yellow pages for their contact details, phone through
your missing dog report, most vets do keep a lost and found book. Again
make sure you describe your dog accurately. Get posters into the ones most
local to you.
Is your dog permanently identifiable?
A lot of dogs are now permanently identifiable by means of a micrcochip
or tattoo. If your dog is microchipped please contact Petlog on 0870
6066751. For dogs that carry tattoos please contact National Tattoo
Register on 01255 552455. If you own a tattooed Greyhound you will
have to contact RGT 0870 4440673. When contacting these people please
ensure that your contact information is up to date.
Contact Us
Contact Doglost as soon as possible on 01302 743361. Its important
that we have a photograph of your missing dog so we can build your poster
and email helpers in your immediate area. We realise that some owners
may not have one, if this is the case, we can usually find a suitable library
picture.
Personally visit your local stray dog kennels
Always pay regular visits to your local stray dog kennels. Remember,
your dog is only unique to you! Do not rely on someone at the end of the phone
to identify a dog as yours, many lost dogs are not reunited with their owners
because of this simple mistake. Most stray dogs only get 7 days waiting
before they can be rehomed so please keep this in mind.
Other things you can do.
Contact local pet shops, grooming parlours, other local animal rescues,
animal hospitals. Watch out for found ads in local newspapers.
Look out for found posters in your area. Place ads in local newspapers.
POSTER, POSTER,
POSTER!!!
Get posters of your missing dog out there, bus shelters, lamposts, shopping
areas, schools, refuse collection depots, postal sorting offices, dog walking
areas.
