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Pet name
- Type
- Dog
- Breed
- Breed or mix
- Color
- Color and markings
- Sex
- Unknown
- Age
- Age
- Last seen
- Location
- Date
- Date
- Microchip
- Not sure
If found, please contact:
Your name
Phone number
When every minute counts
Make a clear, printable lost pet flyer in minutes.
Guided prompts help you include the details that matter most, so neighbors, shelters, and vet clinics can actually help bring your pet home.
- No sign-up. Nothing leaves your browser.
- Print-ready PDF or digital copy for social media.
- Save your pet profile for next time.
This is a live preview. Use "Print / Save PDF" to get a clean copy for bulletin boards.
Tips that improve your chances
Photo quality matters more than design
A sharp, well-lit photo of your pet's face is the single most important part of the flyer. Avoid dark, blurry, or distant shots. If you have a photo where your pet is looking at the camera, use that one. A plain background helps people recognize your pet faster.
Include the right details, not every detail
People scanning a flyer need the basics: what the animal looks like, where it was last seen, and how to reach you. Long paragraphs get skipped. Keep descriptions short and specific. "Small brown dog, white paws, red collar" is better than a full life story.
Skip your home address
Use a nearby intersection or landmark instead of your street address. This protects your privacy while still giving searchers a useful reference point. You can share your exact address privately with someone who calls.
Always mention the microchip
Even if you are not sure, write "May be microchipped." Shelters and vets scan for chips, and this line reminds them to check. If your pet is chipped, make sure your contact info with the chip registry is current.
Post close, then expand
Most lost pets are found within a few blocks of where they were lost. Start by posting within a 1 mile radius. If you have no leads after a day or two, expand outward. Ask neighbors to check under porches, in garages, and in sheds.
Protect outdoor flyers from rain
A wet, smeared flyer is useless. Slip printed flyers into clear weatherproof sleeves before posting them outside. This small step keeps your phone number legible for days instead of hours.
Good flyer vs. weak flyer
Good flyer
- Clear, recent photo with face visible
- Large, bold headline (LOST DOG)
- Short description with key markings
- Last seen location and date
- Two contact methods
- Microchip status mentioned
- Readable from 6 feet away
Weak flyer
- Dark or blurry photo, or no photo
- Small headline or no headline
- Long paragraph of text
- Vague location like "somewhere nearby"
- One contact method, or hard to read
- No mention of microchip
- Too much text, too small to read
Neighborhood posting tracker
Keep track of where you have posted flyers so you can check back and replace damaged ones. This list is saved in your browser.
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Common mistakes to avoid
- Using an old photo. If your pet's coat has changed, use the most recent picture you have.
- Leaving out the date. Without a date, people do not know if the flyer is current or from last year.
- Writing too small. If someone cannot read it from a few steps away, they will keep walking.
- Only posting online. Many people who find pets do not use social media. Physical flyers still matter.
- Giving up too soon. Pets have been found weeks or months later. Keep your flyers up and check shelters regularly.