National Lost Dog Awareness Day

Many missing canines and families reunited through networks of shelters, veterinaries, social media, and other media outlets. The day is a great opportunity to learn more about prevention and networking. There are also steps to keep your family pet from going missing. If Fido does go missing, some of these preventative steps may also help return Fido to you if he does go missing.

You can take preventative action by taking these preventative steps

• Keep your dog safe. Your dog is less likely to wander if it is secured whether it is leash or in a fenced yard
• Training is vital. Dogs that have been supervised by a professional are less likely to go missing. Most importantly, they learn recall commands. Ownership training can also provide owners with valuable information that may lead to a positive relationship between dog and owner.
• Whenever possible, always supervise your animal. Dogs, especially expensive purebreds, can be stolen even from a fenced yard
• The recovery of a missing animal is aided by tags and microchipping. These steps must be completed when you first meet your new family member. While tags are inexpensive to shield your pet, dogs can slip a collar. Many of the pet adoption agencies will hold microchipping events for a fraction of the price. The price is also falling all the time. It's vital to keep the information on the microchip or tag up to date, as well as the tag. It is only as useful as the chip's details in assisting your pet in locating it
• Spaying and neutering can eliminate your pet's chances of wandering off in search of a mate.. If your dog wanders off unexpectedly, it eliminates the chances of unwanted offspring
• Keep your records up to date on your animals. Images, vaccinations, and even those useful tags and microchips are included in this series

If your pet goes missing, consider taking action if your pet goes missing

• Contact your local shelters and vets.. Please provide them with up-to-date information regarding your dog, as well as a color photograph
• Walk your neighborhood. Walk your dog. As you search, please inform your neighbors so you can find them. Enlist they can also help Enlist
• In neighborhood grocery stores, gas stations, and coffee shops, Post notices have appeared. In local community forums, take to social media and post your pet's details.
• Advertisement pages. If your dog was robbed, you might recognize the description from the ad. If you suspect your dog was stolen, contact the police if you suspect your dog was stolen

How to celebrate #lostdogawarenessday on a daily basis

• Take steps to shield your dog
• Develop a plan
• Keep tags current
• Consider microchipping your dog
• Obtain a GPS collar
• Use #LostDogAwarenessDay to share your experiences as a dog owner

The national lost dog awareness day in history has passed.

Lost Dogs Illinois and Lost Dogs Wisconsin directors Susan Taney and Kathy Pobloskie established National Lost Dog Awareness Day in 2014 to raise money and help keep animals from going missing. They also promote reunions.

Lost dog FAQ

Q. How often are pets lost in the United States?

A. According to the NIH, 15% of dog and cat owners lose a pet. However, dogs are more often recovered than cats are. Nevertheless, dogs are more popular than cats are.

Q. What is the difference between finding a missing dog using a microchip and GPS? Q. What is the difference between using a microchip and GPS?

A. A microchip is embedded under the dog's skin and contains information such as the owner's contact and return of the animal. For this method to be efficient, the chip must be updated if the owner's information changes. A GPS collar gives geo-location information so the owner can track the animal's location. For this method to be efficient, Collars must fit and batteries charged.

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