You could also ask your service people (e.g. postmen, milkmen, waste disposal men etc.) as they travel your area each day and may have spotted your pet somewhere.

Take photographs of your pet regularly, apart from being nice to have, in the event of your pet going missing it can be very valuable to tracing him/her.

Put up posters in your area with a description of your pet (and your most recent photo) and a contact number/s.  Occasionally you may get crank calls so only post your mobile number - not your home number.

You can post a Lost or Found notice of your pet with us here giving us a brief description of your pet, (Male/Female, Breed, Colour, Size, Neutered/Spayed or not, Collar details, Name, Microchipped details etc.), tell us when and where it was lost, stolen or found and your name, address and phone number.  You can e-mail a photograph if you have one (please ensure it is less than 200kbs - no broadband in this area yet!)

If you and your pet are reunited we would be very grateful if you would let us know so we can eliminate your pet from our search - thank you.

We would recommend that you microchip your pet.  This is a very simple way of tracing your pet back home to you if they are lost and found.  Ask us or your vet for more details.