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Your dog is lost. How does the ASPCA say to check local shelters?

Daily, and in person with photos.

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  1. Once, by email only
  2. Daily, in person, with photos ✔
  3. Wait a week, then call

Why: Call animal control, vets, shelters and rescue groups right away. Then visit shelters every day in person with photos, since a staff member may not match your description.

Huh, didn't know that: The ASPCA says to post flyers at kid's-eye level too, because children often notice animals.

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Why did the lost dog look so happy at the shelter? He was about to be home-ward bound.
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References

Answer: Daily, in person, with photos. Call animal control, vets, shelters and rescue groups right away. Then visit shelters every day in person with photos, since a staff member may not match your description.

  1. ASPCA, Finding a Lost Pet www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/finding-lost-pet
    Check in with shelters daily
  2. ASPCA, Finding a Lost Pet www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/finding-lost-pet
    pay these visits in person with photos of your pet to distribute to shelter staff.

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