Lost Pet Panic: What I Wish I Knew
Ever had that heart-stopping moment when your pet vanishes? Yeah, me too. I used to think, "My cat would never run off!"—until she did. Turns out, 1 in 3 pets go missing at some point. That’s not just a stat, that’s a wake-up call.
Here’s what I learned (the hard way): Collars and ID tags are non-negotiable, even if your pet is an indoor princess. Microchips? Essential backup, but only if you actually register and update your info (learned that after a frantic call to my old landlord). GPS trackers are cool, but batteries die—don’t rely on them alone.
If your pet goes missing, don’t just panic-scroll. Post everywhere: Petco Love Lost, Facebook groups, Nextdoor, local shelters. Ask your neighbors, print flyers, and check shelters daily. If you find a stray, check for tags or get them scanned for a chip. Don’t assume someone else will help—be the hero you’d want if your pet was lost.
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