Post flyers around the area that you lost your animal and within any distance you think the animal may have traveled; as well as grocery stores, community centers, veterinary offices, traffic intersections, pet supply stores, and other locations. Also, place advertisements in newspapers and with radio stations. Include your pet’s sex, age, weight, breed, color, and any special markings. When describing your pet, leave out at least one identifying characteristic and ask the person who finds your pet to describe it.