•Place a lost or found pet on social media sites and make the post public so other can share. Facebook has local groups such as Lost and Found Pets of Wilmington, Ohio; Lost and Found Pets of Ohio; or neighborhood watch pages. Please update the post when your pet is found.

•Post fliers. Most animals are found close to home.

•Call the dog warden in your county.
The Clinton County dog warden’s number is: (937) 382-8388.

•Know that Ohio law requires you to post notice of the animal if you do not turn it over to animal control to follow state stray hold regulations.

Other helpful tips:

• Check out Lost Pet Recovery on Facebook, based in Columbus, Ohio. https://www.facebook.com/lostpetrecovery

• Post fliers at local veterinary hospitals, feed stores, and other privately owned business as allowed.

• Post a flier on the designated signage board at the local dog park.

• Notify your neighbors and ask for their assistance. If you’ve lost a cat, ask your neighbors to check their garages, tool sheds, and barns in case your pet is confined.

• Place your cat’s litter box or an article of your clothing outdoors to help your cat locate your home. Indoor-only cats may need assistance finding their way home.

• Call for your cat in the evening or early morning hours when the neighborhood is quiet. Shy cats may need coaxing to come out of hiding.

• Check out Petco Love Lost at https://petcolove.org/lost/