What should I do when a pet goes missing?
Start close to the last confirmed location and search the places the pet knows: entrances, hiding spots, familiar routes and quiet sheltered areas. Confirm the time and direction of the last sighting. Call local shelters, veterinary clinics and animal control, and verify that the pet’s microchip registration has your current contact details. Share one clear, recent photo, the exact area, identifying features and a phone number, while avoiding unnecessary personal information. If a tracker is attached, note when its location last updated and remember that the point may be delayed or imprecise. Frightened pets may hide and behave differently from their normal routine, so coordinate searchers calmly and keep a record of checked areas and sightings.