It's a fact; pets are known to wander off from home. Stories of
missing domestic pets are all too common. The reasons pets wander
often vary, maybe there is another dog in heat, or a neighbor down the
street leaves treats out on their back porch. It could be the Chinese
restaurant in your neighborhood has delicious scraps. Whatever the
reason, if you have ever experienced having a misplaced pet, then you
know the agony and guilt that comes from temporarily losing your best
friend.
The quest for finding your lost pet usually starts out with a search
party and then you post "LOST DOG" signs all around the neighborhood.
Pictures of your pet are attached to the poster and you write heart-
wrenching appeals to anyone and everyone passing by. With no knowledge
of whether your pet will return or be found, this can be very
stressful for any pet owner. Of course, if the pet is never found it
can be very traumatic for a family and especially for kids. Even the
proper collar and tags do not guarantee that your pet will be brought
to back to you....

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