Don’t panic!
Losing a dog is stressful — but acting fast makes the difference. Work through this list; most dogs are found close to home.
General action plan
Leave a scent trail (a worn t-shirt) where they went missing
Notify the police
Alert local shelters & pounds
Set up a feeding station nearby
Print & display posters
Call your vet to verify microchip details
Notify local authorities
Organise a search team
Share on social & lost-pet groups
Ask your local community to watch
Alert taxi & delivery drivers
If it may have been theft
Report it to the police as theft
Check resale & rehoming sites