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It can be one of the most stressful situations that you can go through, whenever your pet is lost. All of us love our pets and want to provide the best environment for them. Many of them, however, like to get out and run and they do this on any occasion that presents itself. If we find ourselves in the position where we have lost our pet, it is important that we act as quickly as possible. There are several things that can be done in order to help. Here are some tips to help find your lost pet and to get them back home as quickly as possible.

The sooner you begin your search, the less likely it is your pet will have wandered far. Be sure to search your property thoroughly before moving on to neighboring homes. Ask neighbors if they’ve seen your pet, and if so, in what direction he or she was moving.

Next, you should prepare some flyers to be posted around the area. Somebody should be out actively looking for the pet while the signs are posted. Include a picture of the pet, his or her name, a detailed description (age, sex, color, breed), your phone number and any reward that you are offering for its safe return. Post these at the entrance to every neighborhood and all on as many signs and telephone poles that are available. The more exposure your sign gets, the more likely it will be that your pet will be found.

You should also make sure that you get in touch with any local pounds or animal shelters that are in the area immediately. Alert them to the fact that you have lost a pet so that they will be on the lookout for it and not simply put it in with the general population. Unfortunately, many of these animal shelters will not be very diligent in making sure that a pet is lost and not simply abandoned. Call back on a regular basis and check in person from time to time to see if your dog is there.

Check your local newspaper’s lost and found section. Most newspapers will run a “Found” ad for free, so many people will take the time to place an ad.

Another way to help find a lost pet is to hire some neighborhood children to actively look for the pet. Make sure that they are allowed to be wandering around and then give them each some money in order to look. Let them know that there will be additional money available for the person that finds your pet. Children can be very creative when it comes to taking care of tasks like this.

Be aware of pet-recovery scams. When describing your pet in flyers or in the newspaper, always leave one important identifying mark out of the description. This way, if someone does call with information about your pet, you can verify whether the person really has your pet or not.

When you do get your pet back, consider purchasing a GPS collar so that it does not get lost again in the future.

The Bichon Frise (pronounced ‘Bee-Shone Freeze’) is a curly all-white dog with a puffball appearance and a very puffy head. It has been around since the 1300’s, and throughout their history they have been popular among Italian sailors, the Italian and French royal courts, and eventually with French street performers. Their name ‘Bichon Frise’ is in reference to their curly white coat.

Their diverse history of human companionship is proof of the Bichon Frise’s easy going temperament. These Non-Sporting dogs are independent, gallant, and full of energy. The Bichon loves people and is happiest when he is in his owners company. However, the Bichon Frise is also friendly to strangers, adores playing with children and doesn’t mind other family pets.

The Bichon is intelligent and is easy to train. By nature, he is a natural worker, which is why he got along well with street performers and made a wonderful circus dog once upon a time. This also means that the Bichon can be quite the little clown and enjoys learning tricks.

As was previously mentioned, the Bichon Frise is covered from head to tail in a curly white coat. His coat does not shed, making him a great companion for those who suffer from allergies. Nonetheless, the coat of the Bichon needs daily brushing to keep it free from mats. He will also need a monthly bath, and will require a full coat clipping every few months.

Since the Bichon’s coat gives him such a fluffy appearance, you may be surprised to learn that he isn’t as large as he may appear. For instance, the height of the Bichon Frise only reaches 12 inches and they weigh between 7 ‘ 12 pounds.

It is important to keep a Bichon in trim shape to avoid the possibility of him becoming overweight. This is best achieved by feeding him a sufficient diet and providing him with significant exercise. Because of his size, and the fact that they can happily live in an apartment, one may think that the Bichon does not need too much exercise. This couldn’t be further from the truth. The Bichon Frise enjoys being active and likes talking long walks and the freedom to run around in the open.

Those interested in the Bichon Frise will discover that he is a long lived companion with an average life expectancy of 15 years or more. Bichons have a few hereditary problems such as cataracts, ear ailments, knee dislocation and epilepsy. Nonetheless, the Bichon is still one of the more healthy breeds available today.

The Bichon Frise will become miserable if left along frequently. He loves to be included in the activities of his family and owner as much as possible. Human companionship is what makes the Bichon a happy go lucky canine and the best friend you could ask for.