Correct Microchip Scanning Procedures Saves Lives!
Here is an easy to print, clip and hang poster for your shelter or vet clinic that explains good microchip scanning procedures. (Courtesy of Animal Sheltering magazine)
Mitch – True Survivor’s Tale
This is a true survivor’s tale – a story about a dog named Mitch, a Border Collie Mix who slipped out of his collar and went missing on 1/20/14 just two weeks after being adopted by a new family. Immediately after he got loose on that cold winter’s day, his family posted him on Lost […]
Putting the Pieces into Place for Your Pet’s Microchip
Disclaimer-Lost Dogs Of America believes all dogs should wear a collar with an up to date readable ID tag and have a properly registered microchip. We know microchips work in helping pets get home when all the pieces fall into place. First, the animal is brought to a vet clinic, rescue/shelter or animal control facility […]
Luring a Shy, Lost Dog Using a Portable Grill
Using a portable grill can be very helpful in catching a shy, scared dog. If you are getting sightings of your dog in a general area, we recommend setting up a feeding station. This can help to keep a lost dog in one area and eventually lead to capture. However, sometimes it is difficult to […]
When NOT to Use a Tracking Dog to Find a Lost Dog
The idea of using a tracking dog to find a lost dog is very compelling, but most people who pursue this option do not have a good understanding of how a tracking (or trailing) dog works. In some cases a tracking dog CAN provide useful information for locating a lost dog such as confirming sightings or […]
Our Reunions – Year to Date December 2014
The Dangers of a Dog Bite
Although the title might seem obvious (of course dog bites can be dangerous!) we want to point out some of the not so obvious issues with dog bites and lost dogs. One of the greatest dangers of a dog bite can be to the dog himself. Lost dogs are usually scared and running on high adrenaline. […]
Jump Starting Your Search For the Long Lost Dog
Your lost dog has been missing now for several weeks (or months) and your sightings and leads have fizzled out. Don’t despair!! It’s never too late to jump-start the search for a long-lost dog. This article is designed to give you some ideas for reigniting your search to give you a place to pick up again. […]
Petlink Microchip Information 2016
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Hoss’s Story – How One Lost German Shepherd Brought Home Another German Shepherd
On May 31, 2013, Dawn and Roger from Michigan received a phone call saying Hoss, who just had been adopted out, had gone missing and had been missing for a week. Immediately Dawn submitted a Lost Dogs Illinois lost dog report. Days, weeks and months passed but they never gave up hope. Now fast forward […]