The context of the following conversation is Carson's neighbour is crying because their dog never came home last night. Carson thinks they can find the dog if they do some work.:
Carson says I am so upset my dog never came home last night.  I am afraid something horrible has happened to him.  I can't stop crying..
The friend responds Did you go around the neighbourhood looking for him?.
Carson responds My mom and I drove around the whole neighbourhood calling out to him and we didn't find him..
The friend responds Have you reported him lost to the police?.
Carson responds We haven't yet but will do that first thing in the morning.  I haven't given up looking for him yet..
The friend responds This is quite upsetting..