How To Protect Your Dog In Case He Ever Gets Lost

I know how painful it is to lose a pet

I know how painful it is to lose a pet. When I was a child, one of my cats got out during a bedroom remodel (during which one of the back walls of the house was knocked out), and when I was a teenager, one of my dogs was stolen from my yard.

I recall distinctly the days of searching the surrounding neighborhoods, checking with our local chapter of the Humane Society, and posting fliers on every telephone pole.

But they were simply gone. That is why it is so important to take both preventive and protective measures so you don't lose your furry companion forever.

First of all, you need to ensure that your pet has a microchip implanted in them. This is relatively painless and non-irritating to your pet. It is a small device that is connected to a national registry, working much like a Lo-Jack or OnStar system, enabling professionals to locate your pet if ever he gets lost.

Check around with local veterinarians and clinics to determine the cost of this service. My county has its own animal clinic, providing low-cost spay/neuter services, along with shots and microchip implantation. The cost there is about twenty dollars, so this should not be a devastating expense.

Personalized dog tags are one of the best ways to help your dog be identified wherever he wanders. Include vital information like his name, your phone number, and permanent address.

It may be most helpful to have a very unique dog ID tag, as it will serve as a "distinguishing feature," if you ever have to pose inquiries to neighbors and shelter workers. This is especially important when your dog has a common name ("Missy," "Fluffy," "Spike," etc.) and/or common features (all brown; white with black patches).

Frequently take pictures of your dog. This is fun, of course, but having an updated photograph of your canine companion will increase the chance that he will be recognized by a friendly soul willing to return him to his rightful home.

Help your dog to learn your neighborhood well. Walk him through all of the surrounding blocks, and take several different routes home over time, as this will help him to recognize the best ways to get home if he does get lost.

Teach your dog to avoid cars. Many dogs feel an urge to bark at and chase cars, but this can be a fatal habit, which is the last thing you want if your dog somehow escapes your home or yard.

Having a lost dog can be absolutely petrifying. But if you take some of these precautions, you will have greater chances of having a happy reunion.

by: Art Gib

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