Check with the area veterinarians, they often receive injured strays. The most successful returns of lost pets are those who are wearing a collar and identification tags with current information . These pets are usually back home within a few hours. Remember, too many people wait, sometimes days, before they start searching for their pet. And, don't give up.
Some people only look for a day or two and assume their pet is dead or lost forever.
Successful reunions have occurred weeks after the pet was lost.