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Lost: Lost and Found Pet Posters from Around the World
Despite all the visual distractions of the digital age, one low-tech form of mass communication remains as popular as the lost pet poster. Stapled to telephone poles and bulletin boards in cities and suburbs worldwide, these often hastily made signs are quirky combinations of hand-drawn illustration, emotional longing, and surprisingly offbeat humor. For more than a decade, artist and animal lover Ian Phillips collected lost and found pet posters from around the world.
LOST features the most notable selections from Phillips's collection chosen for their cleverness, humor, sorrow, entreaties, rewards, and—in several instances—sheer outlandishness. Featuring a veritable Noah's ark of animals—from everyday pets such as dog, cats, hamsters, and turtles to more unusual companions, including ferrets, parrots, cows, and cockatiels—these remarkable posters are their own form of folk art. Telling tales of friendship, loss, and hope, they are a powerful testament to the love and devotion shared by pet owners everywhere.
LOST features the most notable selections from Phillips's collection chosen for their cleverness, humor, sorrow, entreaties, rewards, and—in several instances—sheer outlandishness. Featuring a veritable Noah's ark of animals—from everyday pets such as dog, cats, hamsters, and turtles to more unusual companions, including ferrets, parrots, cows, and cockatiels—these remarkable posters are their own form of folk art. Telling tales of friendship, loss, and hope, they are a powerful testament to the love and devotion shared by pet owners everywhere.
224 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2002
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October 21, 2019
you can make a book out of anything!! and if your hobby is collecting lost pet posters, all you gotta do is take pictures of them, and all the work of filling those pages is done for you! and to those of you who are already thinking "what kind of monster collects lost pet fliers, removing them so that people don't know someone is missing their pet??," never fear. the author advises: If you start your own collection, replace posters you remove with new ones: if you remove one, make copies and put ten back.
did i mention that the author is canadian?
but as kind as that is, this is still essentially a book comprised of other people's grief, which is hard to not feel lousy about. as much as i would like to imagine these missing animals are just out there having adventures,
the reality is that the wild is full of dangers for domesticated animals.
this book represents the author's favorite posters from around the world and from over a decade of taking out ads and contacting people across the globe to add to the collection.
it is found art at its saddest.
because although a (very few) of these signs include a happy ending,
most just show the poster and you assume the worst. if you're me.
there are dogs stolen during carjackings,
purse dogs stolen along with the purse,
animals missing due to earthquakes,
snowstorms (but another happy ending - except for the blind and no-tail part),
hero dogs,
and the consequences of difficult breakups.
but so many are just plain heartbreaking - tearful pleas from owners of all ages.
it's true that some of them are creative
this one is adorable; here's a closer look at some of it
and some are even beautiful.
this one gets points for being beautiful AND for honesty - aimant griffer les enfants means that this cat enjoys scratching children. also noted, not into purring. my kind of cat!
the variety of missing animals, once you get past the expected dog-and-cat signs, is pretty interesting
especially these, because how would you even know if you found the right one?
and putting aside any personal discomfort i have, some of these are objectively great - creative and funny.
it's no wonder this one ran off - no one looks forward to having their male cat operation.
this one, too. tiaras on tumors - insult to injury
and in the "you had one job" category, this one is at least half of a happy story
while this one is pure nightmare
who steals a dog with no legs?? who loses a dog with no legs?
there are also some "found" posters, including this very judgmental one
this one is notable because of the note at the bottom:
Kitty Lang came back a year later, well groomed and overweight, with a second cat.
ADVENTURES!!! TALES!!
however, my disney glee was promptly squashed by the rest of the note: Since a new office cat had taken residence, Kitty moved out to the country farm of a relative of one employee and the second cat was adopted by another. way to break up the band, xtra… poor kitty lang can't catch a break
some of the rewards for these animals is making me think i should use my time searching for lost pets
although some are too specific
and the number of posters that say "dead or alive" make me a little nauseated.
at the end of the book is a whole section on how to write and display the most effective "lost" poster should you ever need to (and i hope you never do). but it's something that could probably have come in handy for a few of these.
"cutest dog in NYC" is a bit subjective, but good inclusion of "small feet."
although i am dangerously close to dissing this poster, so i will step off
and this is why we have adult supervision.
half "siameces," half "normal"
this is probably the best poster: straight to the point
and this wins "best cat photo" - such a chubby cutie!
in closing, if this dog is still missing, i would look hard at greg stahl. he is the most likely suspect.
here is a map of where the posters originate
and this little guy wayyy out here
however, you will find no posters from iceland:
One letter from someone in Iceland explained that people in Iceland don't lose their pets and that I would never get a poster from anyone there.
must be nice.
or the netherlands:
"We just don't do that sorta thing in Holland. Lose a pet and the thing to do is go out and buy a new one."
brrrr, that's cold
it's a fine book, but way too sad to be shelved in the "humor" section. for shame, BN!
did i mention that the author is canadian?
but as kind as that is, this is still essentially a book comprised of other people's grief, which is hard to not feel lousy about. as much as i would like to imagine these missing animals are just out there having adventures,
the reality is that the wild is full of dangers for domesticated animals.
this book represents the author's favorite posters from around the world and from over a decade of taking out ads and contacting people across the globe to add to the collection.
it is found art at its saddest.
because although a (very few) of these signs include a happy ending,
most just show the poster and you assume the worst. if you're me.
there are dogs stolen during carjackings,
purse dogs stolen along with the purse,
animals missing due to earthquakes,
snowstorms (but another happy ending - except for the blind and no-tail part),
hero dogs,
and the consequences of difficult breakups.
but so many are just plain heartbreaking - tearful pleas from owners of all ages.
it's true that some of them are creative
this one is adorable; here's a closer look at some of it
and some are even beautiful.
this one gets points for being beautiful AND for honesty - aimant griffer les enfants means that this cat enjoys scratching children. also noted, not into purring. my kind of cat!
the variety of missing animals, once you get past the expected dog-and-cat signs, is pretty interesting
especially these, because how would you even know if you found the right one?
and putting aside any personal discomfort i have, some of these are objectively great - creative and funny.
it's no wonder this one ran off - no one looks forward to having their male cat operation.
this one, too. tiaras on tumors - insult to injury
and in the "you had one job" category, this one is at least half of a happy story
while this one is pure nightmare
who steals a dog with no legs?? who loses a dog with no legs?
there are also some "found" posters, including this very judgmental one
this one is notable because of the note at the bottom:
Kitty Lang came back a year later, well groomed and overweight, with a second cat.
ADVENTURES!!! TALES!!
however, my disney glee was promptly squashed by the rest of the note: Since a new office cat had taken residence, Kitty moved out to the country farm of a relative of one employee and the second cat was adopted by another. way to break up the band, xtra… poor kitty lang can't catch a break
some of the rewards for these animals is making me think i should use my time searching for lost pets
although some are too specific
and the number of posters that say "dead or alive" make me a little nauseated.
at the end of the book is a whole section on how to write and display the most effective "lost" poster should you ever need to (and i hope you never do). but it's something that could probably have come in handy for a few of these.
"cutest dog in NYC" is a bit subjective, but good inclusion of "small feet."
although i am dangerously close to dissing this poster, so i will step off
and this is why we have adult supervision.
half "siameces," half "normal"
this is probably the best poster: straight to the point
and this wins "best cat photo" - such a chubby cutie!
in closing, if this dog is still missing, i would look hard at greg stahl. he is the most likely suspect.
here is a map of where the posters originate
and this little guy wayyy out here
however, you will find no posters from iceland:
One letter from someone in Iceland explained that people in Iceland don't lose their pets and that I would never get a poster from anyone there.
must be nice.
or the netherlands:
"We just don't do that sorta thing in Holland. Lose a pet and the thing to do is go out and buy a new one."
brrrr, that's cold
it's a fine book, but way too sad to be shelved in the "humor" section. for shame, BN!
January 11, 2011
Way back when… when I was just a little tyke with a Dorothy Hamill haircut and dreams of being a Hula Hoop queen (that’s another story)---Way back then, my dad used to take in all sorts of strays. My first dog, Mimmy (rhymes with Kimmy) was a mini French poodle. I loved that dog. She was yippie and liked to run in circles around my legs and didn’t argue (much) when I dressed her in my doll clothes, most of all SHE WAS ALL MINE. I don’t have any photos of her now… which really bums me out. I just have my flailing memory… lots of good that does. Then, my sister came along and we had to give Mimmy away. I’m sure there are unresolved feelings lying low in my subconscious regarding this. It’s probably why I used to hang her over the banister by her neck… probably.
Then we had Dusty, he was a big dog… a yellow lab that we dressed up with a red bandana (we broke new ground with that look…) I’m not sure how long we had Dusty… I remember coming home one day and he was getting into a truck with two strangers and when I asked my dad, he said---after a stammering fit--- that his real 'owners' came for him. (Really, Dad? After a year? Really??)
Then there was Batty---Sebastian---- but we called her Batty. She was a beautiful black/white cat. She was a keeper. Loyal and all knowing… When my mom died, she slept on top of my pillow every night and would lick away my tears. When we moved to NYC, we had to leave her with friends and she became so upset that they brought her to a vet who put her on valium until we could claim her. In NYC, she adapted to being an inside cat--something that I thought was beyond her ability because she was such a hunter (ask the hundreds of bluebirds that dive bombed her every time she left our porch.) Then, when we moved to the Catskills and she was allowed back out… she was unstoppable. She used to go down to Main Street and hang out at the cafes and look all pretty so that patrons would feed her bits of their turkey sandwiches. She became a part of the community… people knew me as ‘Batty’s owner’
Then, she just disappeared. My cat of 15 years! I had a one month old baby and a husband who was hanging out in the basement with ‘the band’ all the time. It’s safe to say that I sort of fell apart. We made so many posters… we had college kids walking the neighborhood calling out ‘Batty’, we had people taking the stage at Open Mike nights asking for any information on Batty to please come forward. It was a town wide plea.
“Lost” is a collection of Lost and found pet posters from around the world. It’s beautiful. Take these posters off the telephone poles and mailboxes and trees and place them on a page and they become art.
Lately I’ve been trying to look at --- I guess ‘life'--- at a different angle. No, not in an Anthony Robbins kind of angle… just a slight twitch… make it a little more interesting… To take these posters and give them a story. Some are heart breaking… like the ones designed by children… ‘Please, I would like him home for Xmas’ or ‘Lost Cat - His name is Piggy. He is orange and white and has 2 bumps on his ear’ or the ones that make you wonder ‘ LOST BLACK LAB -- NO COLLAR -- NO LEGS -- NEEDS MEDICINE!’ or ‘LOST CAT -- an old and toothless, orange Persian with a dandruff problem and a flat face who is an important family member. Please help us find Norman’
Or… this one:
There was one that was more of a plea for a contact with an old boyfriend:
‘ David, I lost contact. Please call Deanna. If anyone knows David, pls tell him to call. I just want to know how is Bizet doing. Also, I need to give you Bizet’s medical history. Thank you.’
One that made me want to check up on the poor woman:
‘$1,000 Reward. No Questions Asked To the Person who has Teddy ( 6yr old male bichon frise). I know he is irresistibly adorable, but he is more than that to me--he is like a son. My life had been absolute torment since he disappeared. Every time I walk through my front door into an empty house my heart breaks a little more and tears stream down my face. He has been my best friend for nearly 7 years. Please bring him home.”
I guess the point is that this glimpse into people and their missing pets makes me a little more humble. Batty eventually came home. It had been a few weeks and she was missing a patch of hair the size of a baseball, but was still the same loving cat that would kiss away my tears. She didn’t venture off the porch the rest of that summer. She passed away a few years ago. It was like losing a limb.
RIP, Batty.
Then we had Dusty, he was a big dog… a yellow lab that we dressed up with a red bandana (we broke new ground with that look…) I’m not sure how long we had Dusty… I remember coming home one day and he was getting into a truck with two strangers and when I asked my dad, he said---after a stammering fit--- that his real 'owners' came for him. (Really, Dad? After a year? Really??)
Then there was Batty---Sebastian---- but we called her Batty. She was a beautiful black/white cat. She was a keeper. Loyal and all knowing… When my mom died, she slept on top of my pillow every night and would lick away my tears. When we moved to NYC, we had to leave her with friends and she became so upset that they brought her to a vet who put her on valium until we could claim her. In NYC, she adapted to being an inside cat--something that I thought was beyond her ability because she was such a hunter (ask the hundreds of bluebirds that dive bombed her every time she left our porch.) Then, when we moved to the Catskills and she was allowed back out… she was unstoppable. She used to go down to Main Street and hang out at the cafes and look all pretty so that patrons would feed her bits of their turkey sandwiches. She became a part of the community… people knew me as ‘Batty’s owner’
Then, she just disappeared. My cat of 15 years! I had a one month old baby and a husband who was hanging out in the basement with ‘the band’ all the time. It’s safe to say that I sort of fell apart. We made so many posters… we had college kids walking the neighborhood calling out ‘Batty’, we had people taking the stage at Open Mike nights asking for any information on Batty to please come forward. It was a town wide plea.
“Lost” is a collection of Lost and found pet posters from around the world. It’s beautiful. Take these posters off the telephone poles and mailboxes and trees and place them on a page and they become art.
Lately I’ve been trying to look at --- I guess ‘life'--- at a different angle. No, not in an Anthony Robbins kind of angle… just a slight twitch… make it a little more interesting… To take these posters and give them a story. Some are heart breaking… like the ones designed by children… ‘Please, I would like him home for Xmas’ or ‘Lost Cat - His name is Piggy. He is orange and white and has 2 bumps on his ear’ or the ones that make you wonder ‘ LOST BLACK LAB -- NO COLLAR -- NO LEGS -- NEEDS MEDICINE!’ or ‘LOST CAT -- an old and toothless, orange Persian with a dandruff problem and a flat face who is an important family member. Please help us find Norman’
Or… this one:
There was one that was more of a plea for a contact with an old boyfriend:
‘ David, I lost contact. Please call Deanna. If anyone knows David, pls tell him to call. I just want to know how is Bizet doing. Also, I need to give you Bizet’s medical history. Thank you.’
One that made me want to check up on the poor woman:
‘$1,000 Reward. No Questions Asked To the Person who has Teddy ( 6yr old male bichon frise). I know he is irresistibly adorable, but he is more than that to me--he is like a son. My life had been absolute torment since he disappeared. Every time I walk through my front door into an empty house my heart breaks a little more and tears stream down my face. He has been my best friend for nearly 7 years. Please bring him home.”
I guess the point is that this glimpse into people and their missing pets makes me a little more humble. Batty eventually came home. It had been a few weeks and she was missing a patch of hair the size of a baseball, but was still the same loving cat that would kiss away my tears. She didn’t venture off the porch the rest of that summer. She passed away a few years ago. It was like losing a limb.
RIP, Batty.
July 27, 2011
Since I was the creator of two such posters a few months ago, oddly enough for one lost cat (found!), then one found dog (never found owner, adopted though by someone), I had a personal reason to want to read this book immediately. It was of course an extremely sad/heartbreaking collection of posters, and a strange "collection" to have in my opinion. I thought the children's drawings were cute and funny, but I was disappointed in the foreign language posters that were included with little to no translation. I would think that if an author would include posters from around the world, they would at least take the time to get a translator, even if you can get the basic gist that an animal has been lost, readers may be missing that one sentence that would make a particular poster that much more meaningful or funnier. This book includes tips and making lost/found posters and "facts" about missing animals, which really should have listed a source where the information was obtained from since I question the validity of some parts. Finally, the included "flip-book" of animal illustrations on every other page on the left side of the book was a cute addition to the book. (But then again it makes the reader have to bend the book a lot in order to see the images move, and that's a big NO-NO in the eyes of book lovers such as myself)
February 8, 2017
I am always a sucker for books taking off from zines assembled from a collection of the ephemera of the everyday world of human life and society, and this one was more affecting, sad, and beautiful than many. Consisting of posters gleaned from across the world in the last years of the 20th century, Lost illustrates the love and sense of grief people feel for their missing pets, and the creative ways that people use to express their loss and their hope for a reunion. Dogs, cats, ferrets, even cows and snakes, among others, people form strong bonds to and are devastated by their loss. Hoping to get them back, they create posters to advertise their missing family members, and each poster tells the story of its own tragedy.
Printed wanted posters from an early PC offering a reward, posters in various languages, children's drawings of their pets and tears, little stories told from the point of view of the wayward animal, each effects you in its own way and each has its own tragic, sad story. Some have happy endings included, but most remain mysterious, unresolved. Even with the proliferation of the internet, people still put up missing pet posters in local neighborhoods, and reading this book shows how this love for animal friends by people remains similar across the world and through the years.
Printed wanted posters from an early PC offering a reward, posters in various languages, children's drawings of their pets and tears, little stories told from the point of view of the wayward animal, each effects you in its own way and each has its own tragic, sad story. Some have happy endings included, but most remain mysterious, unresolved. Even with the proliferation of the internet, people still put up missing pet posters in local neighborhoods, and reading this book shows how this love for animal friends by people remains similar across the world and through the years.
March 15, 2016
This was surprisingly heavy reading. Some pages were easier to flip through than others, but most of the posters demanded a bit of thought and concern before I could turn to the next. Far from being the coffee table flip book I thought it would be (like Puppies Underwater for example) I spent quite a bit of time examining the posters and wondering if the pets and their owners were ever reunited.
The posters of the stolen pets with big rewards and ‘no questions asked’ were especially sad I thought. My jerk impulses made want to give this to people who leave their dogs tied up outside coffee shops and libraries. Yes, you want the coffee and will only be gone ‘one second,’ but how long does it take your dog to get stolen or spooked and run off never to be seen again? Go with a friend and offer them a coffee to stay with your pet, or better yet go to places that allow pets! Losing an animal friend is the worst experience.
The posters of the stolen pets with big rewards and ‘no questions asked’ were especially sad I thought. My jerk impulses made want to give this to people who leave their dogs tied up outside coffee shops and libraries. Yes, you want the coffee and will only be gone ‘one second,’ but how long does it take your dog to get stolen or spooked and run off never to be seen again? Go with a friend and offer them a coffee to stay with your pet, or better yet go to places that allow pets! Losing an animal friend is the worst experience.
December 6, 2022
I thought I might enjoy this book in terms of ephemera but it was actually heartbreaking for me with returns of lost pets so low. I would be devastated if my kitty went missing. I keep my cat indoors for her safety and for the safety of wildlife.
June 4, 2009
This is a pretty cute little book- it's so fast to get through- I went through the entire thing in under a half hour tonight.
The posters and drawing from the children are absolutely heartbreaking. Some of them are humorous, some are just plain old posters. It's sad to think that probably most of them didn't make it home. A very few have the end result added, example- this one made it home, this one was hit by a car and died, etc. I wish he has maybe added more, what happened to all of them, the ones he could find out about anyway, but then that would have brought sad feelings onto the pet owners in a lot of cases. I'm not sure what I'd think or feel if I got that call.
He includes some interesting, if they are correct, statistics in the back of the book. I do wish he had noted where they came from though. One or two seem off but maybe not.
He also has a part in the back with tips for making lost pet posters and while the tips are all common sense things, many are things we may not think about at a time like that.
I definitely suggest taking a look if the cover grabs your interest. My daughter absolutely adored the cover drawing of the dogs legs- she got the biggest kick out of that.
The posters and drawing from the children are absolutely heartbreaking. Some of them are humorous, some are just plain old posters. It's sad to think that probably most of them didn't make it home. A very few have the end result added, example- this one made it home, this one was hit by a car and died, etc. I wish he has maybe added more, what happened to all of them, the ones he could find out about anyway, but then that would have brought sad feelings onto the pet owners in a lot of cases. I'm not sure what I'd think or feel if I got that call.
He includes some interesting, if they are correct, statistics in the back of the book. I do wish he had noted where they came from though. One or two seem off but maybe not.
He also has a part in the back with tips for making lost pet posters and while the tips are all common sense things, many are things we may not think about at a time like that.
I definitely suggest taking a look if the cover grabs your interest. My daughter absolutely adored the cover drawing of the dogs legs- she got the biggest kick out of that.
February 14, 2011
This book came to me via the free books bin at the library. I grabbed it as I was taking some other things, because hey, why not.
Now that I've read it, I can't imagine why someone gave it away for free, and I'm loath to get rid of it myself. You might think it would be depressing, but it's actually rather whimsical and amusing. Plus, the posters are from every continent except Antarctica, so they're also interesting from a linguistic standpoint. (It was interesting to see the ones written in Japanese and Chinese that were from British Columbia.)
Plus, if that isn't enough ... I wondered why, as I was reading it, the posters were only printed on one side of the page. There are cute little drawings of a cat, a dog, and a bird on the back sides of the pages, and they make a flip book. This is the best book ever for those times when you want something whimsical and light but not too fluffy.
Now that I've read it, I can't imagine why someone gave it away for free, and I'm loath to get rid of it myself. You might think it would be depressing, but it's actually rather whimsical and amusing. Plus, the posters are from every continent except Antarctica, so they're also interesting from a linguistic standpoint. (It was interesting to see the ones written in Japanese and Chinese that were from British Columbia.)
Plus, if that isn't enough ... I wondered why, as I was reading it, the posters were only printed on one side of the page. There are cute little drawings of a cat, a dog, and a bird on the back sides of the pages, and they make a flip book. This is the best book ever for those times when you want something whimsical and light but not too fluffy.
December 5, 2010
This book is a mix between cute and sad, depending on the way you look at it. The author is doing a pretty good job with his little drawings and maps at making it appealing, but if you've ever lost a pet and been worried sick to your stomach 24/7 and not able to sleep at night or function at all because all you do is think what might have happenied to your lost animal, then the book becomes a reminder of what you and the people who posted the flyers have been through, and they are not good memories.
June 18, 2009
A cute, funny and poignant way to kill an hour here and there. It would be nice if some of the posters in foreign languages had accompanying English translations, and while the occasional tidbits about pets being found and returned home are nice, the occasional tidbits about pets being found dead in the bushes aren't so nice. It's not earth-shattering amazing, but it's sweet, and amusing, and overall just good times.
December 8, 2008
If you occasionally take pleasures in the innocent misfortune of others, this one is for you. Each page tells the story of desperation as owners resort to the one hope that someone will find and return their precious pets. If it weren't for lost snakes named "bitey," and ducks who DON'T answer to the name "Neither Norman," it would really be a tragedy.
Recommended by Amy
Recommended by Amy
October 25, 2010
A sad and at times strange look at what happens when pets go missing. Especially sad, to me, were the lost pet signs made by children—with no or incomplete contact information, and doodles instead of photos. This indicated to me that the parents didn’t care enough about the family pet to even attempt at getting the animal home safely.
Tips on locating a lost companion animal are included.
Tips on locating a lost companion animal are included.
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January 11, 2011I don't know if I can really read this book. Kim's review of it made me tear up....so I'm not sure that I have the fortitude to make it all the way through. But aren't the pets worth it enough to at least try?
July 11, 2011
I "read" this book cover to cover in a book store years ago. It's a collection of lost pet posters from all over the world. Some were funny. Some were kind of sad. My Favorite one was simply: Turtle - Find him. Quick and sweet but not much nutritional value. Like a literary bonbon.
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August 26, 2007This book contains one item of physical proof of the most bizarre coincidence in my life. it's kind of a cute book other than that though - just ask me some time.
March 8, 2008
One of the most entertaining books I've read in a while. Sometimes funny, sometimes sad, but mostly funny.
February 28, 2017
The cute flip book animation on the left pages earned the book an extra star ☺️
Loved the thick paper too, probably worth the overpricing.
Loved the thick paper too, probably worth the overpricing.
May 6, 2023
Overview:
This book features Lost and Found posters from around the world. For a decade Ian Phillips (the author) has been collecting posters sent to him. And created this awesome book. (:
Thoughts:
A very cute book that shows you how much pets mean to people.
It was interesting to see the different ways and formats people make missing posters for their pets.
Some people had their kids make the posters and other put photos or didn't put photos at all.
As someone who has a cat, this book makes me really appreciate I have never lost my cat. And hopefully never will. Because losing a pet sounds awful.
And I also liked that when possible the author put at the bottom of the poster what happened in the end with the pet. Like as in, was it found, lost or died.
This book features Lost and Found posters from around the world. For a decade Ian Phillips (the author) has been collecting posters sent to him. And created this awesome book. (:
Thoughts:
A very cute book that shows you how much pets mean to people.
It was interesting to see the different ways and formats people make missing posters for their pets.
Some people had their kids make the posters and other put photos or didn't put photos at all.
As someone who has a cat, this book makes me really appreciate I have never lost my cat. And hopefully never will. Because losing a pet sounds awful.
And I also liked that when possible the author put at the bottom of the poster what happened in the end with the pet. Like as in, was it found, lost or died.
July 21, 2020
A delight and I had a good laugh with my girlfriend, in spite of the obvious serious matter. 100% of a good idea and a great result.
December 12, 2025
It’s sad all these pets went missing, but some of these posters are so funny to read, some of them you can’t read. The pictures are pretty hilarious too.
April 23, 2022
Posters of lost pets from around the world. Cute, sad, creative and makes me glad I have never had to go through it.
December 3, 2008
Nine times out of ten, I prefer animals to people, so this book tended to make me a little sad (especially the lost cats, and especially the "Lost" signs that were obviously made by bereaved children).
June 12, 2008
My daughter got this from the library. Some funny and sad stuff in there, but what a strange idea for a book.
October 19, 2008
Heartbreaking, funny, pathetic... what a great idea for a book
May 21, 2009
This book made me cry for days.
August 3, 2009
I tend to disagree with everyone, I thought this book was just plain boring. all of it in black & white which made it quite bland. The idea was good but the book itself just didn't hold up!
November 5, 2009
The art of desperate people. Heartbreaking xerox blues.
February 1, 2010
A very entertaining read, despite the nature of the subject. It was interesting to see what people will put on a poster for a lost animal.
September 22, 2014
A nice quick read!
November 15, 2016
One of the most depressing books I've read.
Especially the fact that about 90% of lost pets aren't found, in America alone. :(
Especially the fact that about 90% of lost pets aren't found, in America alone. :(
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