Have you scene [sic] myCAT?, pleaded a crude hand-made poster.
Underneath it was a sketch of the missing cat, apparently drawn by a child.
It looked like a fish with legs.
DESPERATELY SEEKING SUSAN, screamed another poster.
The illustrations in these missing pet posters, made by people with little artistic skills, are hilarious.
Yet, there is a touch of sadness in them, a heartbreaking desperation.
Fast Company writerCarey Dunnecalls them one of the saddest design projects.
The dog posters seem more desperate.
I guess people have a different relationship there, he said.
Most of the dog posters also promise cash reward for recovery or information.
Others appeal directly to the kidnappers.
Children crying reads one in an attempt to guilt-trip the abductors.
Another promises no questions asked if the dachshund is safely returned.
Its part of the experience of losing a pet, he said.
You so rarely know.
