Here are some things you can do if you've lost your pet:

• • Register your lost pet on Petco Love Lost.
  • Alert Animal Control, local shelters and veterinary hospitals. Make sure you give as much information as possible about the animal and a few ways to contact you. Attach a picture!
  • Post signs/pictures about the animal in the area last seen and the surrounding areas (animals will travel far!).
  • Post signs/pictures in local restaurants, stores, parks, post offices, etc.
  • Post signs/pictures on lost and found Facebook groups.
  • Frequently browse your local shelters lost and found pet page to see if your pet has been brought to the shelter. Only you can identify your animal. Please keep in mind that many facilities have a “hold” period for stray animals. After that time period, the animal becomes the property of that facility.
  • If your pet is microchipped, file a lost pet report with the microchip company.

Ways to prevent losing an animal companion:

• • Have rabies and license tags on your pet at all times.
  • Write your name and phone number directly on the animal's collar with a permanent marker, as tags often fall off!
  • Get your pet microchipped! It is an identification device that is inserted under the skin on the back of the animal’s neck. It is the size of a piece of rice and does not hurt the animal. When an animal is brought into a facility, the animal is scanned for a microchip, and the owner's contact information is automatically provided. You can purchase a microchip from your veterinarian. Be sure to register your microchip on the chips registry and with 24Petwatch (free lifetime registration and updates). Also, remember to keep your contact information updated!
  • Keep your pet properly restrained.
  • Do not leave your pet outside unsupervised.