Lost pet? Your first 24 hours
Cats hide nearby, dogs travel. Immediate steps, search methods and outreach.
Search your home and immediate surroundings first—cats usually hide very close. Leave familiar scents out, post lost ads with photos, flyer locally, call vets and shelters, search quietly at night and beware of finders demanding payment upfront.
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