NOTE: This post has been updated and will continue to be updated as new resources become available. This is Part II of Prevention and Finding a Lost Dog. If you've missed it, check out the previous post, 5 Things to Do Now Before Your Dog Becomes Lost. Even if your dog isn’t currently lost, bookmark both posts or print them out for future reference. Some of the tips that follow are standard, while others are a result of my years of working with dogs in shelters, rescue, and t

No owner wants to think about their dog going missing. But during the course of your dog’s life, even with the best management and vigilance, it could happen: dogs become spooked during fireworks and bolt; they run off when fences are downed in natural disasters; and, sometimes they simply run through a gate that’s been left open. In the spirit of hoping for the best but preparing for the worst, here are five things to do now, just in case: 1. Make sure your dog’s microchip a