Lost Dogs of America

Are There More Lost Dogs Now?

LostDogsofAmericaJanuary 26, 2017May 30, 2017

People are always amazed at how many lost dogs there are posted on our Facebook page. We commonly get the question “Are there more lost dogs now? Why?” Here is our answer: YES! There are more lost dogs now. As a nation we are saving more dogs than ever, with many more people choosing adoption […]

First Things First – How Did Your Dog Go Missing?

LostDogsofAmericaJanuary 18, 2017May 7, 2017

Determining how your dog went missing will help you plan your strategy for finding him safely. The first question to ask yourself is “How Did My Dog Go Missing?” Be honest. In a panic, most people jump to the conclusion that their dog was “stolen” because they’ve never been lost before and because they couldn’t possibly […]

Never Give Up Hope!

LostDogsofAmericaJanuary 11, 2017

Hope was adopted from the Columbia County Humane Society (CCHS) in Portage WI on Dec. 8th and 2 days later got out of her owners car. In the 27 days she was on the run, she had basically stayed in one area. After her owner stopped looking for her, CCHS took over. Fliers were passed […]

Tips for Found Dogs Taken in By Rescues

LostDogsofAmericaDecember 30, 2016December 30, 2016

The dog on the left was found in Dalton, Georgia on December 25, 2016, listed with Helping Lost Pets on December 26, 2016. Given to an out of state rescue on December 26, 2016. The dog on the right was put up for adoption by the rescue on December 27, 2016. One of our goals […]

Keep Your Traps Bungeed Open Until The Lost Dog is Comfortable

LostDogsofAmericaDecember 24, 2016

Throwing a trap on the ground and hoping that your dog happens to jump in is like an outfielder closing his eyes and holding his ball glove open up in the air. Is there a chance that the ball will fall in it? Yes, I guess so. But there is a lot better chance of […]

Helping Lost Pets Adds New Feature to List Shelters Within 25 Miles

LostDogsofAmericaDecember 12, 2016May 1, 2017

According to the U.S. Census the average American will move 12 times in their life. This means that many people do not know where their local shelter is when their pet goes missing. Factor in that dogs and cats (unlike car keys) do not remain where they are lost. They have four legs and walk […]

When it Comes to Microchips – Does Size Matter?

LostDogsofAmericaNovember 29, 2016November 29, 2016

Are smaller microchips better? Not necessarily. There has been a trend towards very small microchips in the animal sheltering and veterinary world. Smaller microchips can be easier to insert for very small dogs, puppies and kittens. The drawback? “Mini” microchips have a shorter copper antenna. The size of the microchip antenna impacts the read distance […]

Is Your Dog Lost? Make it EASY for People to Contact You!

LostDogsofAmericaNovember 19, 2016

Are you missing your dog? Make sure that you make it EASY for people to reach you. Don’t rely on just one method of communication. Check your emails and phone messages frequently. When possible answer your phone in person. Don’t assume the person will leave a message. They often won’t and may only try ONCE […]

The Power of ONE – How a Centralized Database Can Get More Lost Dogs Home and Save Lives

LostDogsofAmericaSeptember 4, 2016

Can you imagine if there was ONE place where every lost and found pet in North America was listed? Can you imagine if every shelter, vet clinic, police department and animal control facility listed all of their found pets in ONE database? Can you imagine if all of those places directed owners who had lost […]

MICROCHIPS – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

LostDogsofAmericaAugust 3, 2016

Micochips are a wonderful tool in the toolbox of lost pet recovery. BUT, we see time and time again, owners of microchipped dogs relying on the microchip to bring their dog home instead of getting out and doing the legwork of flyering and signs. Generating sightings through flyers and signs is the NUMBER ONE […]