A lost dog cannot find his owner and does not know how to return home.
Lost is a concept that comes from the word "to lose ." This verb can refer to not finding something that one had ; not getting what one expects; squandering or wasting something; or causing damage to an object.
The adjective lost, therefore, can be used in different ways. Someone is lost when they don't know where they are and they move without a clear direction. For example: “When a child is lost on the beach, it is common for people to start clapping to get attention and locate the parents” , “The explorer remained lost in the jungle for two days until he was found by local people” , “I'm not lost, I'm just trying to determine which is the best way to continue the journey” .
It is often said that a child is lost when he or she momentarily moves away from his or her parents in a public place. Due to age -related reasons, the child will not know where to find himself or will not be able to return home on his or her own. Adults, on the other hand, can get lost when visiting a place they do not know.
How to help a lost animal
Especially in certain cities and in open areas, it is very common to find lost dogs and cats, who ask us for help with their eyes and it is likely that those people who have never lived with an animal do not know how to act, or who to turn to.
Unfortunately for these wonderful creatures, by “lost animal” we must also understand “abandoned.” A dog or a cat, for example, rarely lose their way back to their homes, since they have powerful senses that guide them much better than a group of human beings combining their faculties; however, for puppies the situation is less favorable and many adult animals are abandoned following twisted strategies that make it very difficult for them to return to their families.
First of all, it is a great idea to take a photo of them; nowadays we all have a mobile phone capable of capturing quality images, so this step should not be a problem. Next, there are several options to help a lost animal:
- Make use of one of the various mobile applications developed specifically for this purpose, such as Back2Gether, Finding Rover or PiP, which includes a canine facial recognition function.
- Post your animal's information on free advertising platforms.
- Visit the websites of local animal shelters, as well as their accounts on the most popular social networks.
- Ask for the collaboration of all our friends and acquaintances.
- Visit the veterinary stores in your area and send them a poster with a large, clear photograph of the lost animal, as well as our contact information.
On an emotional level, being lost implies feeling dissatisfaction and not being clear about what decisions to make.
Other uses of the term
The idea of lost can also be associated with some adjectives to enhance its meaning. A man may say that he is a “lost romantic” to refer to his attachment to romanticism. Someone who is passionate about football , on the other hand, may say that he is a “lost fanatic” of this sport.
In a similar sense, it is said that someone is “lost” about something when they have a great fondness for it: “I am lost for the chocolates from the new business that opened in front of my house” , “Laura is lost for Justin Bieber: she bought all his albums” .
An emotionally lost individual
On the other hand, feeling lost can refer to the emotional level, to a feeling of dissatisfaction with one's achievements in life or to not knowing very well what decisions to make.
This is something that happens to many people, especially at stages such as the transition to adolescence and emancipation from parents, as well as when reaching certain key ages, such as 30 or 40 years old, moments in which we are expected to have achieved a large part of our goals.