SEARCHING FOR MISSING PETS

DOGS:

• If your dog is friendly, it probably went in search of attention from other dogs or other people. Check neighbours' yards, public parks and anywhere nearby where people gather.

• If your dog is shy or older, it might try to hide in bushes, under cars or in someone's yard.

• Dogs will go much further than cats. A small dog might only go exploring for 1-1.5km, but a large, young dog could go running for 8km or more -- just not in a straight line. Most dogs are recovered within a few kilometres of home.

If possible, don't stray too far from home, or have someone stationed there as you search. Lost pets will usually try to return home when they realise there's nothing familiar around them, but often get distracted or confused. Even so, have someone around just in case they come back on their own.

Although this is an American website it contains useful information to assist you to find your lost pet, whether its a dog or cat or another animal. 

https://www.missinganimalresponse.com/lost-dog-behavior/

CATS:

Useful information for finding lost cats.
https://www.missinganimalresponse.com/lost-cat-behavior/