

In some cases, this has meant people have had to give up their pets all together. Instead, consent for pets will be the default position, and landlords will have to object in writing within 28 days of a written pet request from a tenant and provide a good reason.Ĭurrently, just 7% of private landlords advertise pet friendly properties, meaning many people struggle to find suitable homes. Under the new Model Tenancy Agreement, announced by Housing Minister Rt Hon Christopher Pincher MP, landlords will no longer be able to issue blanket bans on pets by default. Responsible tenants with well-behaved pets will be able to secure leases more easily through the new Model Tenancy Agreement announced by the government today (28 January 2021). Just 7% of private landlords currently advertise pet friendly properties.Landlords using the revised Model Tenancy Agreement encouraged to no longer issue a blanket ban on pets.New standard tenancy agreement makes it easier for tenants with pets to find rented accommodation.If you run into any difficulties with the person claiming to have found your dog, contact the local authorities to help resolve the situation. To avoid being a victim of a scam we recommend that you do not send money to anyone claiming to have your dog.Īlways insist that your pet is returned to you before any reward is paid.ĭo not send money to someone claiming to need money to ship your pet to you this is a common scam.Īlways meet the person who is claiming to have your dog in a public place. Please be aware that it is not uncommon for scammers to target lost dogs’ people. To find a group near you that may be able to help guide you in your search efforts see the National Posting Resources or Google Lost Dog Resources in your area. If your pup is not home after your first day of searching, review these resources for more detailed search and trapping ideas. Mingle your scent and the dog’s scent – bedding, socks, food, etc. Put scent items out near home or the spot the dog escaped from and expand out if needed.Use duct tape (on the back of the poster) to secure the poster to a post or pole. Make sure they are as far above your head as possible for maximum visibility for drivers passing by. You will want to place your fluorescent posters at all the major intersections within a 2-to-5-mile radius of the escape point and at any locations where you’ve had possible sightings. Place the posters on telephone or light poles at busy street corners – especially at the major intersections nearest where your pet escaped or was last seen. Save 10 flyers to attach to giant fluorescent poster boards (these can be found at Walmart, Walgreens, and other stationery printing type businesses. Use flyers to drop off with neighbors, mailmen, UPS drivers, construction workers, businesses, veterinarians, etc. Put multiple cell phone numbers if available on the poster.ĭo not include your last name, your address, or your pet’s name on your flyer! As soon as flyers are ready, have your team head out or give them to those searching and have them break off and knock on doors. Ask a friend to begin making flyers/posters while you direct the search.Call your local shelters and rescues and report your dog missing.

Call your dog’s microchip company and notify them of the situation.Update these postings at least every other day noting if your pup has been found. P rintable list of local Colorado Springs Pages and phone numbers Begin posting on social media, NextDoor, Facebook, Facebook groups and lost pet pages (search “lost pets” and your city.).Ask them to please try to keep eyes on the dog and call you immediately with sightings. Whether searching, making posters, or posting on social media, be sure to indicate not to call or chase the dog.Be sure all searchers know not to chase or call to the dog. Start searching, moving further away from the last sighting spot. Gather as many searchers as possible and spread-out.If he or she went missing from home, start there, look in the garage, under the bushes or in sheds, etc., Map out a search area beginning with the last place the dog was seen and what direction he/ she was moving.

