What To Do If You Find A Lost Animal

When finding a lost animal, it is necessary to remain calm and not transmit nervousness to the animal. First, it is critical to prevent it from escaping. Take care of the animal while finding a solution. For this, there are communication tools within our reach. If the owner doesn’t show up, you can contact a protective organization or adopt him.

We, who love animals, when we see an advertisement for a lost dog on social media, we hope that it will soon be reunited with its owner. But what  if you find a lost animal and you don’t know whose it is? How should you react? What to do? There are some simple steps to follow for him to find his family thanks to your help.

What if I find a lost animal?

attract him

No matter how tame an animal may be in its own home, being with strangers is not always easy for them. So the first thing you need to do is to attract him to you. Gain the confidence to get it. If you simply see it and try to find its owner, leaving the animal where you found it, it may be that after a few minutes it is already somewhere else.

If you’re near a store or a bar, try picking up some food. Speak softly, let him sniff the feed and don’t make sudden or hasty gestures. It is possible that little by little he will approach you.

Take home

A calm and safe place will make the animal feel comfortable and you will gain even more confidence. If you put him in the car and take him around to find the owner, he’ll just get nervous.

Give him food and water and some affection, as he can be very scared. This will give you time to calm down, and you’ll start working on finding the pet’s owner.

Post on social media

While both give each other a little time,  you can take the opportunity to post a photo of the animal on your social networks. Tell the street where you found him and if he had a collar or if he has any distinctive marks. Leave your contact number, as there is a possibility that the owner will call you.

go to the vet

All dogs that are  pets should wear a locator chip.  So probably the animal you found might also have one. When you’re calmer,  go to the vet to read the chip and find the owner more easily.

You can wait at the clinic for the pet to come if you can find the owners. So you can be more relaxed. Of course, the owner will be eternally grateful.

What if I find a lost animal and the owner doesn’t show up?

This is another option that should be considered, as it is possible that social networks do not work or that the animal does not have a chip. If that happens, the best thing you can do is go to an animal shelter to find a home for the dog.

Of course, they will offer you two options:

• Temporarily adopt. Animal welfare organizations seek temporary shelters for these abandoned pets while they find a family willing to adopt them. The protector is responsible for all expenses of the animal, including food and veterinary services. The problem with this is that you can get attached to the animal and it can be taken away from you later. Think carefully about whether you are emotionally prepared to take this risk.
• Permanently adopt. Staying with the pet is another option you can choose. Why not? Think seriously. If you’re willing to have a furry in your life and are mature enough to face the responsibility that entails, who better than you to keep it?

As you can see, you don’t need to be scared, nor be paralyzed not knowing what to do if you find a lost pet. Act willingly and you will find that a solution can always be found. The animal deserves it.