Guides
Practical guides for lost-pet situations
Straightforward, Canada-specific guides we wish every owner and finder had on the day they needed them.
The first 24 hours if your pet goes missing
A timed checklist for the window when action matters most: search patterns, shelter calls, microchip registries, and the posts and flyers that actually work.
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Found a stray? Here’s what to do
How to tell if a pet is lost vs. loose, how to approach a scared animal safely, and the three things to do in the first hour.
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Canadian pet microchip registries, explained
Which registries are in use in Canada, how to check which one your pet is on, and what to do if the number isn’t registered.
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How to design a lost-pet poster that actually gets calls
What drivers glance at, what dog walkers remember, and the three details that make a flyer work. Plus free print layouts.
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