What if your best friend was missing?

A long time ago, one of our dogs got out through a hole in the fence, and not knowing where she was or if she was okay made for a long and exhausting night!
We were reunited with our lost dog the following morning and decided to get both our puppies micro chipped so that would never happen again.
What would happen if your dog or cat got lost tomorrow in Carlsbad or San Marcos?
Does your pet know its way around Del Mar or will it get lost in Rancho Santa Fe? How will you get your beloved pet back home safely?
Home Again is a great service and can ensure that your furry friend gets home safely.

If you go Home Agains website, you can sign up to be a "Pet Rescuer" and receive alerts similar to the one below as well as tips on how to be an efficient Pet Rescuer.
NEW! You can now post your missing animal directly to Twitter and Facebook!

Please add homeagain@petrescuers.homeagain.com to your address book to ensure our emails reach your inbox. View as a webpage.     LOST PET IN YOUR AREA       Dear PetRescuer,       Not already a PetRescuer? Sign up here       I am asking for your help in finding my lost DOG, SHILO.    Tweet on Twitter      Share on Facebook         LAST SEEN: VISTA, CA 92083 HEADING TOWARDS NORTH SANTA FE AND BOBIER IN VISTA      DOWNLOAD LOST PET POSTER (PDF)     SPECIES:  DOG BREED:  SIBERIAN HUSKY PET NAME:  SHILO LOST:  06/01/2011 AGE:  2 YEARS, 5 MONTHS PRIMARY COLOR:  BLACK AND WHITE SECONDARY COLOR:   WEIGHT:  45 SEX:  F MICROCHIP #:  107272349 OTHER CHARACTERISTICS: Blue right eye and brown left eye. (Her right, her left) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: MEDICAL INFORMATION: Requires phenobarbitol daily. MEDICAL CONDITIONS: Epilepsy                            DOWNLOAD LOST PET POSTER (PDF)       THINK THAT YOU HAVE SEEN THIS PET? PLEASE CALL OUR 24/7 RECOVERY CENTER AT 1-888-HOMEAGAIN (1-888-466-3242)                             Our member guide, below, contains a few quick and easy steps you can take to ensure the safety and welfare of a lost pet. Thank you for your help.HomeAgain       Tips For PetRescuers  So you're a PetRescuer, now what? Follow these tips to be safe and savvy as you look for lost HomeAgain pets:   • Read your Lost Pet Alerts and take note of the missing pet's description. • Keep a lookout in your neighborhood, during your commute, and talk to friends & neighbors. • If you've seen or found a pet from a Lost Pet Alert, report it to HomeAgain.   What to do when you find a lost pet:   • Assess the situation carefully. If you feel safe, slowly approach the lost cat or dog. • If the lost pet is aggressive or otherwise unstable, call a local shelter or animal control for help. • If you feel safe approaching the pet and it is wearing a collar with ID tags, check for information about the owner and let them know you found their lost pet. • If the pet is not wearing visible identification but you are able to safely approach the pet, take it to the nearest animal shelter or veterinary clinic to be scanned for a microchip. • If you are unable to approach the pet or determine the pet's owner, contact your local animal control agency. Animal control can scan the pet for a microchip and get the pet off of the streets, so it doesn't get injured.   Some PetRescuers may decide to shelter a friendly cat or dog until the owner can be contacted or while waiting for the owner to arrive. In those situations, it's important to keep the lost pet separate from your children and pets. Even the friendliest pets may act out in an unfamiliar environment!      Reunion Stories Share in the love! Read happy reunion stories submitted by real pet owners. Go to reunion stories    Become a Pet Detective Boost your PetRescuer skills with HomeAgain articles & training. Learn to start thinking like a lost pet, so you know how to find one:   • Online Pet Detective Course • Lost Cat Rescue Tips • Catching a Stray Dog   Visit the Pet Detective's hub               Like Us on Facebook         Follow Us on Twitter         Get up-to-the-minute Lost Pet Alerts on your iPhone, and keep a lookout wherever you go.       Copyright © 2011 Intervet Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. All rights reserved. © Peanuts Worldwide LLC. Questions? Call 1-888-HOMEAGAIN (1-888-466-3242). If you no longer wish to receive these emails from HomeAgain, please click here. HomeAgain is committed to protecting your privacy. Information on the collection and use of your personal information may be viewed at: http://public.homeagain.com/Privacy.html. This email was sent on behalf of Intervet Inc. 556 Morris Ave, Summit, NJ 07901 USA. E+0LPAVAL