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No Sightings of Your Lost Dog? Here are Some Tips

Kathy PobloskieDecember 17, 2018December 19, 2020

We frequently hear from owners who are losing hope because they haven’t had any sightings of their missing dog.  There are several reasons for this and we encourage them to not give up.  Dogs are incredibly resilient and resourceful and can survive even the harshest conditions. Reasons for few or no sightings: Shortened daylight hours […]

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Three Places You CAN’T Put Your Lost Pet Flyers

LostDogsofAmericaDecember 8, 2018August 31, 2020

Be very careful about posting your lost pet flyers. You may incur hefty fines or at the very least waste valuable time and resources while you are looking for your missing pet. Here are at least 3 places where you cannot post your flyers. When in doubt ask permission before you post! 1. It is […]

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Lost a Dog While RV’ing? Here are Some Tips to Help

Kathy PobloskieNovember 1, 2018March 30, 2021

According to a recent study, about 85 million households in America have a pet, roughly 68%.  Cats and dogs are the most popular pets, with the number of dog households edging out cats by about 13 points (60.2% dogs vs. 47.1% cats).  RV’ing with your pets (whether full-time or part-time) is gaining popularity so I […]

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Are You and Your Pets Disaster Ready?

Kathy PobloskieAugust 30, 2018September 2, 2021

It seems like hardly a week goes by that we aren’t hearing about a natural or man-made disaster on the news.  Hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, hazardous waste spills, floods, gas leaks and other catastrophic events put our families and our pets at risk with frightening speed and regularity. I recently had a chance to speak with […]

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Hiring a Petsitter? Here Are a Few Words of Advice

Kathy PobloskieAugust 22, 2018January 20, 2021

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 the […]

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Feed a Lost Dog at the Same Time and Same Place Every Day!

Kathy PobloskieJuly 30, 2018December 21, 2020

  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 […]

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Did Your Dog Go Missing From Fireworks?

Kathy PobloskieJuly 10, 2018

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 […]

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WORDS MATTER!

Kathy PobloskieJuly 5, 2018February 15, 2022

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 good intentions […]

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Tips for Dogs Lost From Car Accidents

Kathy PobloskieApril 7, 2018May 19, 2022

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!  […]

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Please read our open letter

LostDogsofAmericaDecember 13, 2017

  –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, […]

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