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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Hints from Heloise

The Spokesman-Review

Dear Readers: If you have ever lost a pet, you know how heartbreaking it can be. Here are a few steps to follow in case Fido or Fluffy takes to the road:

• Check your neighborhood and ask everyone if he or she has seen your missing pet.

• Make up posters and fliers with a photo of your pet along with contact information. Be sure to choose a phone number where someone will answer or where a message can be left. (Here’s a hint: If you don’t have a photo of your pet, take one now.) Put the posters around your neighborhood, in convenience or grocery stores and other places where there is a lot of traffic.

• Check with veterinarians in your area (bring along a poster or flier) and animal-care organizations. Visit city and county facilities.

• Be sure your pet has a collar and tag with a name and a contact number. – Heloise