Two "Lost Dog" posters: the left features a cute fluffy dog with the text "No Reward: Keep the Dog." The right shows a distorted, funny-looking dog with the text "No reward if found." Both posters have a humorous intent.
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When a pet goes missing, emotions run high. People will do anything to get their furry (or scaly) friend back, including pouring their hearts, humor, and sometimes a little too much personal information onto a poster. These lost pet posters prove that while heartbreak and hope often go hand in hand, sometimes desperation takes a detour into oversharing.

1. Gilligan does what he wants

A flyer with a photo of a wet, fluffy white dog above humorous text listing the dog's quirky traits, such as loving cheese, rolling in filth, and not caring about much, under the heading "LOOK AT THIS DOG.

2. If you find him, you can keep him

A crumpled, humorous "Lost Dog" poster with a photo of a small, white fluffy dog. The text says "No Reward: Keep the Dog" and lists funny identifying marks and personality traits, stating, "I don't care" if found.

3. I sell home-cooked tiffins, and by the way, that is a random dog

A poster with "MISSING" in large letters, a happy dog photo labeled "A random dog," $500 in savings, and an app promoting home-cooked tiffins. QR code and app/social media icons are visible at the bottom.

4. Lost cat. Found cat.

A flyer on a pole shows a masked person holding a cat with the text: "Have you seen your cat? He's mine now. I love him." Tear-off tabs at the bottom say, "I love him.

5. Not your typical lost dog poster

A flyer taped to a wall shows four photos of a black and white dog with a white face and chest. The text offers a cash reward for the return of the lost or stolen dog, with contact info below.

6. If you find Taquito, call the police

A "Lost Dog" poster features a photo of a brown dog with bulging eyes looking at the camera. The poster says "NO REWARD IF FOUND" and provides details: name Taquito, no collar, not friendly, last seen on Emerald drive.

7. Not sure if this pet is an actual animal, but ok

A missing cat poster with a photo of a calico cat. The poster offers a $500 reward and asks to call 555-5555 if found. The cat is named Nicholas Calico. The poster is taped to a wooden post outdoors.

8. We can’t believe he’s not house-trained!

A "Cat Found" poster with a photo of a badger. The text describes a black animal with white patches, very aggressive, not house trained, no collar, found in a garden, and includes a contact number for Paul.

9. He looks downright cuddly.

A poster for a missing dog named "Killer" features images of a snarling wolf. The text describes a 6-year-old male hybrid breed with silver-brown fur and offers a $100 reward for his return.

10. Gertrude here probably also answers to the name, “Oh my god, what in the world is that?!”

A lost dog poster with a photo of a startled-looking animal that appears to be a llama or alpaca. The poster says "LOST DOG" and "Answers to the name 'GERTRUDE,'" with contact info at the bottom.

11. Who lost their pretty, prancing unicorn?

A flyer on a pole shows a black-and-white photo of a unicorn and reads “MISSING.” The flyer lists details about the unicorn’s age, color, name, description, and contact information for its return.

12. For sure, he is seeing you

A black-and-white flyer pinned to a wall shows a wide-eyed dog with the caption "Have you seen this dog?" and tear-off tabs at the bottom reading "I have now.
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13. Is going to be easy to identify Klaus

A lost dog poster on a pole features a photo of a dog baring its teeth. The text humorously warns that the dog, Klaus, is hostile and advises not to make eye contact. A contact phone number is provided at the bottom.
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14. This dog can float on water apparently

A poster on a pole reads “FOUND DOG” above a photo of a duck. Below, text says, “Now we are bros so he’s staying. Don’t call. Don’t make it weird.” The sign appears humorous and is on a suburban street.
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15. Cats are coming bigger and bigger this year

A lost pet poster shows a photo of a lion lying in grass. The text says: “Lost! Have you seen my cat? Male, about 800 lbs, 9.5 feet long, orange fur, big fluffy head, likes to play with his food, answers to Tiddles or maybe ignores.”
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16. Chicken didn´t seem so happy

A flyer on a wooden pole reads: “HAVE YOU LOST A CHICKEN? Unhappy chicken found around midnight at 49th and Shafter on Friday 27th August. Call with a description if you think she is yours.” A phone number is partially visible.
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17. This turtle is slow, but still went away

A missing pet poster on a tree showing a turtle and nunchucks, with text saying, "MISSING: Pet turtle and nunchucks. Appears slow but is VERY DANGEROUS! He will come home eventually but evildoers beware.
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18. Birds are all around town

A flyer on a pole features a photo of a pigeon with the text: "HAVE YOU SEEN THIS BIRD? BECAUSE THEY ARE EVERYWHERE." Tear-off tabs are attached at the bottom. Urban street scene is in the background.
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19. He´s just trying to get adopted

A poster on a wooden pole shows a photo of an orange tabby cat with the text: "IS THIS YOUR CAT? HE IS TRYING TO MOVE INTO OUR HOUSE. CALL BRONWEN ON 0417 257 796.
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20. Did anyone want to recover their “dalmatian”?

A "Lost Dalmatian" poster is pinned to a tree. The poster features an image of a plain white dog with no spots. Snow is falling, and a street is visible in the blurred background.
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