Finding Your Lost Dog
Thanks to Jodi for telling me about the robo-call she recently received regarding her neighbor's lost dog.
When you're looking for your lost dog, you'll do just about anything. Luckily, there are a host of new technology tools to help us find our beloved. Here are some tools for you to use.
1) www.FindToto.org is a web-based service that helps you find your lost dog or missing cat. It's an ingenious use of internet and direct call technology.
Service Provided:
- Using the address where your dog went missing, FindToto calls 500-5,000 of your immediate neighbors. You decide the numer of calls.
- The call is professionally delivered, using information you have provided--about your pet, and your contact information.
- Calls can be made within minutes of receiving your order, but message delivery hours meet industry standards for robo-calls.
- Numerous testimonials are on the right side of the home page.
2) Posters. Never underestimate the power of a missing dog flyer. Pet lovers do look at the pet photo and pets are found that way.
Most posters are home made.
My microchip registry service provides the following services when a dog goes missing.
- Creates a personalized missing pet poster that can be downloaded--with a photo of the dog, dog's name and description, and human/owner contact information. You can then hoof it around your neighborhood and town, placing copies of this poster where everyone can see it.
- Faxes that same personalized missing pet poster to all veterinarians and shelters in the area that the dog went missing from.
Be sure to check with your microchip registry service to see if they provide these services. You can contact the vet that inserted the microchip if you can't remember which service yu are registered with.
3) Contact your veterinarian. They generally have a system set up to notify local vets and shelters about lost companion animals.
4) Contact your local pet stores. They often provide search services for a reasonable fee.
I hope none of you ever have to use this information, but I know many people feel better just knowing help is available should you need it.
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