Pet FBI

15/01/2026

Cold weather can be dangerous for pets. ❄🐾

✔️Limit time outdoors in extreme cold
✔️Avoid walking near thin ice
✔️Make sure pets wear collars with up-to-date ID
✔️Take immediate action if a pet is lost. Search warm, sheltered areas.

If a pet goes missing - or you find one - report it at PetFBI.org to help reunite pets with their families faster.

👉 Read our full cold weather pet safety article here - https://petfbi.org/cold-weather-pet-safety

28/12/2025

Not everyone enjoys New Year’s Eve festivities! Celebratory fireworks and other loud noises are frightening for pets. Here’s your pet safety checklist:

• Microchips – Ensure your pet’s microchip registration is up-to-date.
• ID Tags - Make sure your pet is wearing an ID tag with your current contact info.
• Fence Fortification - Check backyard fences and gates to be sure they are secure.
• Keep them Inside – The safest place for your pet when fireworks are happening is indoors.

Keep your pets safe this New Year’s Eve! 🐕🐈🐾

05/12/2025

The holidays are full of fun and festivities, but they can bring hidden hazards. Here are a few quick reminders to help keep your pets safe this season:

✅ Avoid hazardous foods like chocolate, grapes, and alcohol.
✅ Secure decorations and keep cords, candles, and tinsel out of reach.
✅ Watch out for toxic plants like poinsettias, holly, and mistletoe.
✅ Provide a quiet space for pets to relax away from the holiday hustle.
✅ Check fences and IDs to prevent accidental escapes and support happy reunions.

A few simple precautions can make sure your pets enjoy the holidays as much as you do! 🐾❄

👉 Read the full article here - https://petfbi.org/holiday-pet-safety-tips

13/11/2025

The holidays are almost here – which means plenty of families (and their pets!) will be hitting the road to visit loved ones. Before you pack up, take a few simple steps to keep your travel companion safe and comfortable. 🐾🚗

✅ Schedule a quick vet check and update ID tags or microchip info.
✅ Pack a pet travel kit with food, water, medications, and comfort items.
✅ Use a secure restraint or carrier and plan regular breaks for exercise and potty stops.
✅ Never leave your pet alone in a parked car.

A little preparation makes for a smoother, happier trip for both you and your pet!

🔗For more info - https://petfbi.org/road-trips-with-pets/

15/10/2025

If you have lost a pet, use the Halloween trick-or-treating crowds to spread the word! 🎃🐕🐈

🪧Put up signs:
Place a large, bright, and easily readable lost pet sign with your pet's picture and contact information in your front yard to catch the eye of trick-or-treaters.

🏘️ Network with Neighbors:
Ask your neighbors to keep an eye out for your missing pet and to contact you immediately with any sightings.

📜 Distribute flyers:
Print your pet's photo and contact details on small flyers or labels to hand out to trick-or-treaters and their parents. If you will be taking your children trick-or-treating, take flyers with you to hand out as you go door to door.

If you’ve lost or found a pet, go to PetFBI.org and enter a report in our database. Your report will be shared in your area.

For more pet safety tips - https://petfbi.org/halloween-pet-safety-tips

02/10/2025

🐶 Meet 14-year-old Pip! Lost for 4 days, now back home safe. 💛
We love hearing your stories! Every reunion gives hope to those still looking.

If you have a reunion story to share, we’d love to celebrate it with our community. Your story could be featured on our social media or in our newsletter.

👉 Share your story here: https://forms.gle/XKBSFv8mCN2rExu49

24/09/2025

🐾 Let’s Chat About Chips! 🐾

Did you know a microchip can be your pet’s ticket home if they’re ever lost?

✔️ About the size of a grain of rice
✔️ Quick, safe, and affordable
✔️ Can be scanned at any vet or shelter for FREE

But here’s the key ➡️ A chip only works if your contact info is up to date!

🔑 Register the chip after it’s implanted
🔑 Update whenever you move or change numbers
🔑 Check your info at your pet’s annual vet visit

ID tags + microchips = the best chance of getting your pet home safe. 🏡💗

👉 Read more on our blog: https://petfbi.org/chat-about-chips

28/08/2025

Found a pet? 🐈🐕🦜 Someone may be desperately searching for them! Here are five steps to help reunite a lost pet with their family:

✅Notify shelters & animal control
✅Check for ID tags or microchips
✅Post flyers
✅Spread the word online
✅Enter a report at PetFBI.org and search the Pet FBI database

🔗Read more: https://petfbi.org/i-found-a-pet/found-pet-advice/

14/08/2025

🐾🔍 August 15 is National Check the Chip Day!

A microchip can be your pet’s ticket home if they ever get lost — but only if the information is correct.

Take a few minutes today to confirm your pet’s microchip registration is up to date. Contact your microchip company to check your records and update any changes.

✅ Accurate info = a faster reunion.

16/07/2025

WHEN A CAT IS MISSING

🔍 Search Carefully
Check every nook indoors: closets, drawers, under beds, behind appliances, and crawl spaces.
Outside: look under decks, in sheds, garages, and pipes.
Use a flashlight at night — their eyes reflect light. Call in a calm, normal voice.

🐾 Use Scent to Lure Them Home
Place familiar items outside: bedding, scratching post, or cat condo.
Put out smelly food like tuna. Leave a door or window cracked if safe.
Many cats return late at night.

📢 Spread the Word
Post on PetFBI.org, Nextdoor, Facebook, and local pages.
Put up big, bright signs with a photo and phone number.
Make and share flyers (free at PetFBI.org).
Contact shelters, vets, animal control, and your microchip company.

If you’ve lost a pet, file a free report at PetFBI.org.

05/07/2025

Good advice from our partners at Lost Dogs Georgia.

If your dog went missing from fireworks – don’t panic. Immediately put out your dog’s favorite blanket, some food and water, and something that smells like you (a dirty sock or pillowcase).

Tell EVERYONE – to not call or chase or whistle to your dog. Let him relax and he may very likely come home on his own when it is quiet. Do NOT let people congregate in your yard or driveway. Do NOT let them “search” for your dog. That will scare him more. Your dog is frightened and will stay in hiding until everything calms down. Use the energy of your friends and family that want to help to deliver flyers door to door in your neighborhood.

If you've lost or found a pet, please enter a report at https://petfbi.org

We're all-volunteer so all of our services are 100% free.

To view our complete lost dog action plan, go to: https://www.lostdogsgeorgia.org/lost-dog-action-plan.html

If your dog went missing from fireworks – don’t panic. Immediately put out your dog’s favorite blanket, some food and water, and something that smells like you (a dirty sock or pillowcase).

Tell EVERYONE – to not call or chase or whistle to your dog. Let him relax and he may very likely come home on his own when it is quiet. Do NOT let people congregate in your yard or driveway. Do NOT let them “search” for your dog. That will scare him more. Your dog is frightened and will stay in hiding until everything calms down. Use the energy of your friends and family that want to help to deliver flyers door to door in your neighborhood.

Please fill out a lost dog or found dog form so we can help. This will also generate FREE flyers for you to use and we will post them to our page and other social media sites to help get the word out.
We're all-volunteer so all of our services are 100% free.

To list a lost or found pet with us, visit: http://www.PetFBI.org

To view our complete lost dog action plan, go to: https://www.lostdogsgeorgia.org/lost-dog-action-plan.html

22/06/2025

🚨 Extreme Heat Alert 🚨

Many areas are facing dangerous heat and humidity — and pets are at risk! If your community is feeling the heat, here are two simple ways you can help:

🐶💧 Leave a bowl of fresh water outside for lost or wandering pets. Refill frequently.

🐕‍🦺🌳 Check on outdoor pets to ensure they have plenty of shade and clean water.

Let’s look out for our four-legged neighbors! ❤️

If you’ve lost or found a pet, or for more tips, go to PetFBI.org.