The Complete Guide to Lost Pet Prevention and Recovery [Paperback]

Joseph Andrew Sapia (Author), Patricia Sapia (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2002

The Complete Guide to Lost Pet Prevention and Recovery shows you how to prevent your dog, cat, bird, ferret, or other pet from becoming lost or stolen, and shows you how to get your pet back if it turns up missing. Step-by-step instructions provide you with everything you need in order to conduct a thorough--and successful--search, including how to write "lost pet" ads, where to post flyers, how to utilize the Internet, and much, much, more.

Time is the most critical element in a successful recovery. Nearly 90% of all lost pets are recovered, if a comprehensive search is conducted during the first 12 hours. Buy this book now, before you lose your pet, and be prepared!

This may be the most important pet book you will ever own. Packed with valuable information you won't find anywhere else (everything from effective pet containment to the latest pet identification systems to thwarting pet thieves and con artists) plus an invaluable list of pet safety and recovery resources and a companion web site. The Complete Guide to Lost Pet Prevention and Recovery could literally save your pet's life.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Between five and 10 million pets are lost each year, and many of these incidents could have been avoided or resolved more easily had both pet owners and "finders" known what to do, argue these sibling authors. The Sapias have assembled a vast amount of information primarily related to dogs, cats and birds, but also covering ferrets, rodents and snakes. The book is divided by topic; the Prevention section covers such issues as identification, training, shelters, rabies, transporting pets, moving and rescue organizations. The Recovery section discusses how to carry out an effective search for a lost pet including how to organize contacts, where to post flyers and how to avoid scams. In addition to advice, the book is packed with online and print resources, anecdotes from pet owners and many boxed tips, such as how to thwart burglars and the pros and cons of tags and electronic fencing. The extensive resource directory at the end covers commercial companies as well as many nonprofit animal protection groups. This book is an excellent resource for new pet owners, but even experienced pet owners are likely to find some helpful pointers.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

An invaluable resource. The information in this book could, quite possibly, save your pets life. -- Elisa Schmidt, Kennel Manager, Monmouth County SPCA

An invaluable resource. The information in this book could, quite possibly, save your pets life. -- Elisa Schmidt, Kennel Manager, Monmouth County SPCA

Can't imagine any pet owner not having a copy on their book shelf, especially those who travel with their pets -- Stephanie Smith, The Times at the Jersey Shore, The Pet Gazette

If you have a pet, reading this book will make a difference for you. -- Lani Kian, Communications Manager, Dumb Friends League

This book is a must-read for everyone who is concerned about the ultimate safety of pet animals. -- Martha Armstrong, Senior Vice President for Companion Animals and Equine Protection, The Humane Society of the United States

Written with compassion, it's a classic! An outstanding resource for every pet lover. -- Ursula Goetz, Executive Director, Monmouth County, SPCA

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: El Jebel Pr (September 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0971833605
• ISBN-13: 978-0971833609
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,962,974 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Lost pet book., May 30, 2007

A Kid's Review

This review is from: The Complete Guide to Lost Pet Prevention and Recovery (Paperback)

I think that everyone should buy this book. It's such a wonderful book. If you have a pet, and care aout your pet, you should buy this book. Now just for yourself, buy for your pet, and family.

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5.0 out of 5 stars For anyone wanting to secure their animal companion, December 7, 2002

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This review is from: The Complete Guide to Lost Pet Prevention and Recovery (Paperback)

The bad news is that every five seconds, a family pet is lost, missing, or stolen. The good news is that nearly 90% of all lost pets are recovered if a comprehensive search is conducted during the first twelve hours. Collaboratively compiled and written by the husband and wife team of Joseph Andrew Sapia and Patricia Sapia, The Complete Guide To Lost Pet Prevention & Recovery is a solidly presented reference covering everything from the precautions necessary to avoid a pet being abducted or lost, to conducting a thorough search for a lost pet, to going about finding a stray animal. Emphasizing practical advice, The Complete Guide To Lost Pet Prevention & Recovery an absolute "must" for anyone wanting to secure their animal companion from harm's way.