Many dogs go missing from their own home while an owner is on vacation and a pet sitter is looking after the family home and pets. The pet sitter may be a seasoned professional who is charging a fee, or she may be a family member or friend who is doing a favor for […]
Are you getting sightings of your dog but he won’t come to you? Don’t take it personally! Dogs can quickly go into survival mode after being lost and may not come to anyone, including their owner. Even a normally friendly dog can exhibit this behavior. Simply feed your lost dog at the same time and […]
If your dog went missing over the July 4th week, and still hasn’t been found, you may be feeling desperate. Here are a few tips. Dogs that are lost from stressful situations like fireworks will quickly go into “survival” mode – avoiding all humans, even their owners. This is normal. Don’t panic, don’t allow people […]
Always use the words “Lost” or “Missing” on your lost dog flyers. Never use the word “Stolen”. In our experience many dogs that are presumed stolen end up being simply lost or were picked up by Good Samaritans who were trying to keep them out of harm’s way. Implying that people who had […]
It’s a terrifying thought. You are on an outing with your dog, enjoying the day, and all of a sudden your world is turned upside down because you have been involved in a car accident and your dog has been thrown from the vehicle. Sadly, it is a fairly common occurance. But there is hope! […]
Using ONE centralized map-based database, Helping Lost Pets is the key to getting lost pets home. Mister crossed the border from Wisconsin into Illinois. Local facebook groups and pages are a good tool but when they don’t link into a central database, lost pets slip through the cracks. Remember, dogs and cats can be missing […]
–We would encourage you to email, mail, or drop off a copy at your local animal control/stray holding facility or shelter. Thank you so much for your help! You, our fans, are the ones who help us to make small changes that benefit the animals. Don’t ever underestimate the power of one! Dear Animal Care Colleague, […]
You found a loose dog, posted him with Helping Lost Pets and now you’ve received a phone call from a potential owner. Great job! What next? How do you make sure you are returning the dog to the right person? When someone calls in response to an ad and/or flyer you have posted for the […]
Finders is NOT keepers. We have a problem in our region (Illinois). One would hope that most people have a good moral compass. You drop your wallet .. someone returns it to you. You leave your cell behind at a store…someone turns it in. What happens if you find out someone found your lost items and […]
Time is of the essence to get the message out about your lost dogs. Many times it is just plain overwhelming when you realize how many houses there are in your area.. A group of women in the Chicagoland area came up with the idea of driveway drops. This is a quick and simple way […]
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