Losing a pet is distressing and knowing where to look, who to contact and how to find your pet can be daunting.

The Kennel Club – has a free guide What To Do If You Lose Your Pet which gives owners clear, concise information on what you need to do to locate a lost pet.

The guide includes tips on the pertinent information you need to give organisations; advertising; coping with the loss, an invaluable checklist, plus details of many free internet resources that can help you in your search.