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What to do straight away if your dog or cat goes missing. Act quickly, and split the jobs between the family. Don't go into unsafe places or confront anyone about a sighting.

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First hour

Search the house, garden and sheds
Search nearby streets and their usual places
Check doorbell or security camera footage

Tell people

Report them missing to the microchip database
Call local vets
Call local rescue centres and shelters
Report a missing dog to the council dog warden
Check your contact details with the microchip company

Spread the word

Post on local social media groups
Use lost pet websites
Put up posters with a recent photo
Ask neighbours to check sheds and garages

Keep searching

Search at quiet times like dawn and dusk
Follow up sightings safely

When they're found

Take them to the vet if needed
Tell everyone they're found
Take posters down

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