Animal Bytes: What to do when you lose a pet
For lost cats, check with neighbors. Indoor cats that escape usually stay around the area for a while. They are so frightened they will hide in spite of you calling. Because they are not accustomed to the outside they will remain hidden until things quiet down. Try calling the cat in a familiar voice while opening food. You may need to set a hav-a-heart trap for several days. A hav-a-hart trap can be borrowed from the shelter. If you trap another animal, release it. Keep in mind that a collar alone is useless; the animal needs to have a tag. Another option is to have your pet micro-chipped; this will be useful if your pet ends up in a shelter or vet clinic with scanners. Micro-chipping is a good back up but I still recommend a good old-fashioned tag. A hav-a-hart trap can be borrowed from the shelter. Never assume the pet will return in a few days. It’s best to call right after the incident. It’s always a good idea to stop by and have a look at cats or dogs in shelters.
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