It's difficult to envision your pets running away when you adore them and provide for all of their needs. It occurs in both cats and dogs. Sometimes it's just a case of being curious. Your pet, like you, is curious about the world beyond the front gate. They may also flee because they are afraid or nervous about circumstances or persons that you are unaware of.

It makes no difference why your pet has left. All you want is for them to return home.

The following are the steps you can take:

1.     Methods of traditional search

The officer in charge of animal control in Hebron should be one of your initial contacts. His division is in charge of tracking down stray animals. The office may have information on your pet if it was reported. If your pet is found roaming, the Control Officer is responsible for dealing with the situation in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 435. These laws provide you the choice of safeguarding both your dog and the general public.

You can also distribute leaflets across your neighborhood, speak with neighbors, and place advertising in your local newspaper. The majority of local newspapers publish hard copy and online classified advertisements, and some even provide free "found" ads. These methods are still effective, and children may assist.

2.     The Internet such as Social Media

You can post a photo of your pet on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other social networking sites. Request that your contacts forward your message to their friends. Sharing on social media is completely free. It has the ability to reach a much larger audience than you could on your own.

You can also join Facebook groups like Missing Pets USA or Misplaced and Found Pets of Connecticut to find lost pets. These and other groups allow you to upload a photo and information about your pet to their page. You can invite users to participate in your search by asking them to share your post with their friends.

3.     "Amber Alert" programs for pets

Paid businesses like FindToto use technology to put out a "Amber Alert" for a lost pet. When you report your lost pet, they use information from your phone and social media to notify individuals in a specific geographic area.

Their technology places robocalls to local lines, leaving a message about you and your lost pet. FindToto claims to have tracked down more than 10,000 pets.

4.     Preparation is the key

You have no way of knowing when or if your pets may flee. If they do, technical advancements improve your chances of finding them. Home Again, for example, provides microchip implant services that implant a small permanent chip beneath your pet's skin. When your pet is taken to a shelter or one of the 50,000 organizations with scanning equipment across the country, pet scanners read the identification information.

5.     Get a pet tracker

Pet tracking devices are a less intrusive way to keep track of your pet. You buy a smart collar like Link or a wearable device like Paw Tracker. To locate your dog, these devices use GPS tracking and a mobile app. The gadget is charged an initial purchase price for these and other digital services. Some companies additionally charge a monthly fee for monitoring.

If you're not comfortable with using digital pet-tracking equipment, make sure your dog is properly identified. Purchase collar identification tags with your name and contact information imprinted on them for your dog or cat. Make sure your pet's collar is firmly fastened. For lost pet images, make sure you have an updated photo of your pet.