On this page: lost pet tips, templates for flyers,
both online & PDF forms to report lost pets.
When you've lost a pet.
Have you lost your pet? We know how you must feel. To assist you, we provided
a checklist for you to follow as you seek to be reunited to with your animal
friend.
First, start your search immediately. Lost time is your enemy.
Is it possible your pet is still in your house? Check everywhere! Look in
closets, behind appliances, beneath beds, behind the books on bookcases, behind
sofas and drapes, inside the footrests of reclining chairs, everywhere. Use a
flashlight to make certain you check carefully.
Call your pet’s name. Make certain your voice is calm and inviting, not angry or
upset.
Pause and listen carefully for a response.
Enlist the help of friends and neighbors to assist in your search.
Check close to home first, starting with your property and adjacent properties.
Continue searching the direction your pet was last seen traveling.
Search nearby roads just in case your pet is injured. The sooner you can get
your pet to a veterinarian, the better.
Be a detective. Look for clues like pet hair caught under a fence or around
broken screens.
Practice thinking like your pet. What might have attracted (or distracted) your
pet since you last saw him? Could your pet be trapped somewhere; perhaps locked
in a delivery truck, caught in the garage of a vacationing neighbor, or trapped
inside a nearby construction project?
If you’re not worried about attracting other animals, leave some food and water
near your doorway. Or try leaving a familiar T-shirt or blanket with your scent or
the pet's scent. Animals respond to their sense of smell.
Create a flyer with a photograph of your pet. Here is where you can download a
flyer template which can easily be edited in Microsoft Word or Publisher to
create a useful tool. Post copies of your flyers at stores, vet offices,
groomers, the library, and anywhere else that will give you permission. Be
certain that the phone number you include on the flyer is always available.
Click on design format you prefer
to use. When prompted, "Save" the file to a location on your computer where
you can access it for editing purposes (perhaps your Desktop or My Documents
folder).
Create yard signs to place in key locations around your neighborhood and the
surrounding neighborhoods. You can purchase blank corrugated plastic signs along
with metal stands at your nearby Lowe’s or Home Depot. Use a pencil to lightly
sketch your wording on the sign’s faces, then go back and darken in the letters
with heavy colored markers. Can you paste a picture of your pet on the yard
sign, as well?
Next, it is time to contact HSVB&IRC. You can download a «Lost Cat Report»
or a «Lost Dog Report» or
you can open the following link to access an online web form. You can even upload a picture for us.
These reports ask the questions we need answered so we can assist you best.
Submit Lost Pet Report to HSVB&IRC Online
Complete this form and use the SUBMIT button at the bottom to transmit it to HSVB&IRC.
About The Pet's Owner:
Owner's Name (required):
Owner's Email (required):
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
-
Home Phone:
/
Cell Phone:
/
Other Phone:
/
About The Missing Pet:
Pet's Name:
Pet Type (Check one):
Dog
Cat
Other, please specify:
This pet is a (breed)
...that looks a lot like
Male
Female
Neutered?
Yes
No
Age?
Date Lost:
/
/
Was this pet lost from a different location (other than your home)?
Yes
No
If "Yes."...
Describe where lost:
Who is your pet's Veterinarian?
Pet's Description:
Primary Color:
Secondary Color:
Additional Color:
Does your pet have any identifying marks,
such as spots, scars, tattoos, eye color, unusual markings,
etc.?:
What size is your pet?
Small
Medium
Large
Approximate weight:
Describe any characteristics or features that help identify your pet
(check all that apply):
Ears:
Ordinary
Standing
Flop
Long
Cropped
Tail:
Long
Short/Docked
Feathered
Curled
Manx (cats)
Coat:
Long
Medium
Short
Wiry or curly
Clipped
Pet's Photo Upload (if available):
Only send graphics files (JPGs, TIFs, etc.)
Maximum file size is 4 MB (or 4,194,304 bytes)
Other Pet Identification:
Was your pet wearing a collar(s)?
Yes
No
If "Yes."...
Collar #1: Color:
Type:
Collar #2 Color:
Type:
Was your pet wearing any tags when it was lost?
Yes
No
If "Yes."...
Description of Tag #1
Description of Tag #2
Is your pet microchipped?
Yes
No
If "Yes."...
Microchip Brand (if known):
Microchip Number (if known):
Just a few more questions:
Did you adopt this pet fro HSVB&IRC?
Yes
No
If "Yes."...
Where did you obtain this pet?
How long have you owned this pet?
Is this pet familiar with the area in which it was lost?
Yes
No
Please indicate all other agencies to whom
you have reported this lost pet. (Check all that apply.)
Animal Control
Sheriff
Vero Beach Police
Sebastian Police
Fellsmere Police
Newspaper
Humane Society (Ft. Pierce)
Brevard Humane Society
Other
Feedback and Comments:
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Now, click the "Submit" button below:
Talk with everyone. Mention your missing pet to your mail carrier, the newspaper
delivery person, that FedEx man, the lawn care people, walkers and joggers, and
anyone who might encounter your missing pet. Give them copies of your flyer.
Go door to door. Speak with all your neighbors. Leave a flyer with them and
solicit their help.
Contact «local veterinarians’ offices» and advise them of your willingness to pay
for medical care expenses should your animal be found and turned into them. Make
certain they have your phone numbers and contact information. (Perhaps you
should even provide them a copy of your lost pet flyer.)
Put ads in the newspaper and online. Visit
http://craigslist.com and post
information (including a photograph) in the local lost+found section. (You'll
see it under the "Community" header.) Be
certain to include all of the information contained on your flyer.
Tell your story to all your friends on Facebook, your followers on Twitter, and
your contacts on MySpace. Go to your email lists, too. Enlist help from anyone
and everyone. Ask them to pass the word along to their friends as well.
Update the message on your telephone answering machine. Let people know they
have reached the right number and tell them how anxious you are to speak with
them. Be certain to return their call promptly.
If you do not find your pet quickly, begin the process all over again. Everyone
should know that you have not given up your search.
Do you suspect your pet has been stolen? If so, contact local police and file a police report. It might not hurt to also call animal control for
additional advice.
First, start your search immediately. Lost time is your enemy.
