Sometimes even responsible owners can lose their pets. And we all are devastated when our worst nightmare happens. Recently our friend’s ten-month-old German shepherd was missing by chasing after a cat from home without his collar. We researched every possible way to find the dog and fortunately there was a happy ending. So here are the important tips we gather with some helpers on finding lost animals:

• First, post colorful flyers describing your pet in the neighborhood your dog was lost in; especially at street corners and outside busy stores in the area. Show neighbors, postmen, and even joggers a photo of your pet and ask them to watch for it.
• Make sure your dog's microchip information is up to date immediately.
• Locate your nearest animal shelter and surrounding city shelters including animals control shelters; go check every 24 hours for at least two weeks to see if your pet has come in.
• Call local veterinary. Injured pets are often brought directly to a vet for care before being taken to a shelter.
• Place an ad in the lost and found section of your local newspaper after your pet has been lost for 12 hours.
• Post your dog any lost pets finder website even on Craigslist under the Lost & Found section.