Lost Pets

Losing a pet can be a very stressful time so we have set up this webpage in order to help you find your pet.

As soon as you realise that your pet is missing have a good search both in and around your house; more often than not they are curled up sound asleep somewhere completely oblivious to the commotion. Ask your neighbours to check their sheds, garages and gardens too. If you still cannot find your pet, call around all your local veterinary practices to inform them in case your pet has been taken in injured or as a stray. They should take a description of your pet and contact you if they have any information.

If your pet is micro-chipped then you have a very good chance of being reunited with your pet as all vets, police and animal shelters automatically scan any found pets on arrival. However it is still a good idea to inform your microchip company that your pet has gone missing and to check that all your contact details are correct and up to date so that they can quickly get in contact with you.

Next contact your local council and ask to speak to someone in the 'Cleansing Department' or Environmental Health Officer; they should keep a record of any animals that they have picked up that have been involved in a road traffic accident. This can be a really scary thing to do but most pet owners would prefer to know if something has happened to their pet. In addition ask to speak to the local animal warden as they might have picked up your pet thinking it was a stray.

At this stage it is also worth contacting any local animal rescue centres so that they can keep an eye out for any animals matching your pet's description. Many have online missing pet pages where you can post your pet's disappearance.

Advertise that your pet has gone missing. This can be done by creating a poster with a photo and details of your pet and displaying it around your local area, on lampposts, in the corner shop window, on community display boards; anywhere that it is likely to be viewed. You can also call your local radio station to put out an appeal for any information and even offer a small reward to motivate people. Some insurance policies will pay out for a reward when your pet is lost.