Effective Advertising for your lost pet.
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Poster and Fliers
Please follow the link for a comprehensive look at making effective posters, and fliers.
How to make Posters and Fliers

Media attention by local stations-
A little about including the media to bring awareness about your pet in your search.
You ultimately must have something distinctive about your pet, or situation.  You will need to create a unique story that will grab the community’s attention before you call. Sometimes a large REWARD can bring media attention. Some media attention can also be acquired because you are hiring a Pet Detective with search dogs.

Media attention has pros and cons.
The pros are that yes, it brings attention to your missing pet. It helps to narrow the search because of Sightings, and it brings in lots of calls.

The cons are, it brings in lots of calls. This can be very exhausting. It can also take away from the search. Much time can be spent in interviewing your callers, and wading through those that are providing you with solid leads and sightings, or those who are sympathizers, as well as, callers who are con artists.

Ads in newspapers-
Do not solely rely on this means of advertising. Although you need to cover all your bases, this is just one of the steps that needs to be taken. There is success in this, so do not disregard this step.

Note~ Be sure to check the ads for pets that are for sale, to make sure your pet has not been placed there for profit.
 
Emergency Animal Hospitals-
Especially call if your pet went missing at night. These places generally close by 8:00am so call early.

Animal & Veterinary Hospitals-
I encourage you to post a flier at these establishments that are within at least a
10 mile radius, depending on your situation.

Other options-
Direct Mail Companies and Internet postings.

Know what is available in your area.  You will have better success if you post with a local lost and found site like the free one we have in Western NC. www.lostpetswnc.org

Action Step  - Check Shelters
Action step - If you have lost your cat go here.