2020 Lost Pet Prevention Month

Pet Industry Partners are Celebrating National Lost Pet Prevention Throughout July

PetHub started Lost Pet Prevention Month in 2014 to drive a deeper conversation around the many aspects of keeping pets safe at home with their families. Just 17.4% of lost dogs and 2.8% of lost cats in shelters are returned to their owners (Shelter Animals Count). Luckily, there are many strategies a pet parent can take to prevent their pet from getting lost and entering a shelter.

This year, PetHub along with other industry partners are working together to educate pet parents and promote best practices for lost pet prevention and recovery. Tune into social media channels, partner websites and this page for in-depth resources and tools for preventing a pet from going missing, as well as advice for getting them home quickly if they do go AWOL (Absent WithOut a Leash).

Back To The Basics

As many of us have seen, the current pandemic has revealed that some of the most basic fundamentals of lost pet prevention have been forgotten in the complacency of “normal” life. From collars and ID tags to why you should license your animal, we’re connecting you and other pet parents with industry experts, the hottest pet products, and other tips to help keep their pets safe at home.

2020 Partners

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Resources for Pet Parents

More resources coming soon!

Prevention

Lost Pet Prevention Throughout Your Dog's Lifetime
Lost Pet Prevention for New Adoptive Pet Parents - Helen WoodWard Animal Center
5 Lessons Learned When My Anxious Dog Didn't Come Home on the 4th of July
3 Important Ways to Prevent Lost Pets - Pet Living with Kristine Levine
What You Need to Create a Lost Pet Tool Kit
Best Ways To Calm Your Dog's Inner Escape Artist
6 Tips to Ensure Pets Don't Escape In Your Care - Pet Sitters International
Tips On How To Move or Travel With Your Cat

Identification

Recovery

What Happens If My Jerk Face Dog Gets Lost
How Pet First Aid Could Help A Lost Pet - Sunny Dog Ink
My Dog Is Lost, What Do I Do? - Chesnut Mutts
9 Ways to Help a Shy, Panicked or Scared Lost Dog
Help Stray Dogs and Cats with a Found Pet Kit
What To Do If You Pet Goes Missing on Vacation
What To Do If You Find A Lost Cat
What Should I Do If I Find A Lost Pet?
What Should I Do If My Pet Goes Missing?
How to Help a Lost Pet Who is Injured - The Safety Crusader/Sunny Dog Ink
Infographic: Making Poster and Flyers to Find Your Pet

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lost Pet Prevention Month?

PetHub started LPPM in 2014 to drive a deeper conversation around the many aspects of keeping pets safe at home with their families. Throughout the month pet industry partners join together to discuss all things involving lost pet prevention and recovery. Pet parents will have the opportunity to hear from industry experts, learn new tips and strategies, and connect with other pet parents around the United States.

Where should I begin to protect my pet?

While there is no way to ensure your pet will never become lost, there are several ways you can reduce the chances of it happening and make it easier to get your pet home if it does happen. Here at PetHub we stress the importance of multiple identification methods, including: external ID tag, microchip, pet license, and additional tools like travel crate tags and wallet cards.

What other strategies should I know?

Take a peek at all of our resources on this page - it’s a great place to start. Together with our partners, we have collected a variety of strategies, tips and information to help pet parents with lost pet prevention and recovery. Topics include: behavior, environment, traveling with pets, and more!

How can I learn more about lost pet prevention and recovery?

Connect with PetHub and all of the LPPM partners on social media -- we are constantly sharing more resources (even when it isn’t LPPM)!

Why is LPPM in July?

The potential for pets to go missing spikes in July and August because pets are outside more and travel plans are in full swing. In fact, a survey in 2015 found that Animal Control Services see a 30% increase in lost pets July 4-6, and only 14% of lost pets are returned to their owners.