- Check
their favorite spots
- Check
areas that they could be hiding or stuck
- Check
inside and outside the home
- Check
under the house
- Check
the garden shed
- Check
the trees and roof if it is a cat
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Search
your property
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Sometimes
they can hide because they are frightened or get stuck. Cats can even
get stuck up trees. They also may be sick or injured. (If they are
sick or injured don't touch, get a trusted adult to help)
You will need to look as well as call their name. They may not be
able to come to you or let you know where they are.
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- Check
your street
- Check
with the neighbors
- Check
the local streets
- Check
the way to school
- Check
the local shops
- Check
the local parks
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Check
the local area
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Make
sure you go with a trusted older person.
Your pet might be wandering with other animals or even be looking
for you. It may also have been frightened away by loud noises or another
animal. |
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What
is the phone number of your local council?
Have your name, address and the pets registration number ready.
Has
your pet been microchipped?
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Ring
your local council and
all
neighbouring councils
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If
a pet has been found it could be being cared for at the pound or welfare
shelter.
If your pet is wearing its registration tag the Council or welfare
shelter will contact you to let you know that your pet has been found.
If your pet is not registered or is not wearing its tag they will
be waiting for a call from you. It is a good idea to ring anyway just
in case your pet has accidentally lost its tag. |
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What
are the phone numbers of your local vets?
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Ring
your local vets
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If
a pet has been found injured someone may have taken it straight
to the Vet to be cared for. Often you will also find posters about
animals that have been found.
Many
Vets also have scanners which can tell if your pet has been microchipped.
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What
is the phone number of your local welfare shelter?
Other
shelters you can try are:
RSPCA
ph. 9224 2222
Lost
Dogs Home and Cat Shelter
ph. 9329 2755
Cat
Protection Society
ph. 9434 7175
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Contact
local welfare shelters
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There
are many caring animal welfare organizations, which look after stray
or injured pets. Someone may have handed your pet to them.
Many
of these organizations also have scanners that can read microchips.
It
is a good idea to visit as many shelters as you can during the first
eight days.
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| Include
a good description and a photo if possible.
Tell
when and where it was lost.
What name does it answer to?
Remember
to collect them all when your pet has been found.
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Advertise
with flyers and signs
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Sometimes
people will rescue pets from dangerous situations by looking after
them and then try and find their owners. Others may have seen your
pet while they were out walking or driving.
Put
the posters in places where people visit such as local stores and
notice boards. Photocopying and putting them in letterboxes is also
helpful.
It
is a good idea to take Mum and dad with you.
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