When a pet is lost, time is critical to insure a safe return. When you upload your photos to our website, they are viewable immediately. Therefore, the link can easily be included with your newspaper classified. If a person has found a lost pet and they see your ad, they can view your photos and quickly determine if your pet is the one they have found. This will assist you in the search for your pet and also help to eliminate any false identifications. Many of our customers have let us know that the online photos assisted them in the safe return of their pets. The most important thing you can do as a pet owner is to always have clear, current photos of your pet.
Tips on Finding Your Lost Pet:
Information on finding your lost pet.
Check all pet shops and veterinarian office's in the vicinity.
Visit the local shelters and leave a photo of your pet. If possible, go to the local animal shelters daily to be absolutely sure your pet is not there.
Place an ad in your local newspaper classifieds for your lost pet and check the 'found pets' section daily.
Pets can many times get into very strange places so be sure to check to look in every nook and cranny. Don’t assume your pet would never crawl in such a small place.
Post flyers providing details of your lost pet on billboards and in areas where your pet may have been lost. Use plastic sheet protectors to keep the flyers fresh and uncurled so they will remain readable.
Check your neighborhood. Pets generally do not stray too far away from home. Talk to everybody and leave your phone number, however, don’t travel alone. Bring a friend along with you. Call your pet while you are searching the neighborhood. Animals can hear from great distances. Bring your pet’s favorite box of snacks and squeaky toys along with you. Use them to make noises your pet is familiar with.
Talk to your mail carrier, newspaper delivery person or anyone who is regularly in your neighborhood.
Put a message on your answering machine/voice mail that states, “If you are calling about our lost dog, please call our cell phone at 555-5555." This way you will not miss any leads regarding your lost pet even if you are not home at the time.
Place scented articles outside your home that are familiar to your pet: bedding, toys, food, etc.
If possible, offer a reward for your pet’s safe return.
Find out if your pet has been injured on the road. Call the city, county, and state road crews, DOT, and Animal Control daily to see if they have found your dog.
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Dogs for Sale:
Breeders, do you have puppies for sale, but do not have a website to display them? Use our photo hosting service to show off your beautiful puppies! Include photos of the parents as well with your pet classified ad. Be sure to include close-up pictures since most people cannot resist an adorable puppy. Providing buyers with online photos will increase interest in your newspaper classified listing.
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Small Business:
Do you have a business selling craft items, personalized baby items, party or wedding favors, custom jewelry, etc.? Or, do you work as an independent seller marketing products for a company? Just use our hosting service to display your products and include the web link in your newspaper classified ad.
Flea Markets/Craft Sales/Auctions:
Are you a Church, School or Organization hosting a sale? Request your vendors to send you photos of some of the items they will be selling. They will be happy to do so since this will give their products more exposure. You can then create an online gallery and include the web link in your advertising. This will spark an interest in your event and boost traffic to your sale.
Tips on writing a classified ad that sells!
Why Should I Advertise in the Local Newspaper Classifieds?
Sources: The 2004 National Association of Realtors Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers.
Automotive Executive (NADA Data) 2005-National Auto Dealers Association.
