If you have lost or found a pet, here is a handy template for creating signs in PowerPoint that can be printed from a color printer. Best places to distribute the flyers are:
- the neighborhood where the pet was found or went missing
- local veterinarians' billboards. Have the pet scanned while you are at the clinic to see if it has a microchip
- neighborhood association email distribution lists (many pets in my neighborhood and surrounding neighborhoods have been happily reunited through our email list)
- animal shelters and rescues in your area
For added durability, laminate flyers that will be posted outdoors at a local copy shop, which can be done for less than $2.00 apiece.
Be sure to keep the phone number very large so readers will be able to easily jot it down as they drive by.
I hope no one ever has to deal with the trauma of a lost pet. To ensure that you don't, keep a current id tag with your phone number on your pet's collar at all times and have your pet microchipped. It is also a good idea to be sure that your pet sitter has a current photo of your pet.
