Tips for Dogs Lost From Car Accidents

Kathy PobloskieApril 7, 2018April 8, 2018

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! […]

Where Is Your Lost Dog – 2017?

LostDogsofAmericaDecember 31, 2017April 4, 2018

As the year draws to a close we are going to ask you to click on this link Helping Lost Pets to search for pets in your state. Although we have had an incredibly successful year (over 25,000 reunions so far) we have so many dogs that we are still searching for. Where are they? […]

Finder Keepers – NOT

LostDogsofAmericaNovember 16, 2017

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 […]

When Your Dog is Missing, Notify Animal Shelters and Vet Clinics in Person

Kathy PobloskieSeptember 26, 2017

Print out copies of your Helping Lost Pets flyer and hand deliver them to all of the local shelters and vet clinics in your community. Expand the radius as time goes on. Leave two at each clinic – one for the public bulletin board and one for the staff. DON’T rely on third party services […]

Did Your Dog Get Scared By Fireworks? Don’t Panic!

LostDogsofAmericaJuly 2, 2017July 2, 2017

If your dog went missing from the fireworks last night – don’t panic. Immediately put out your dog’s favorite blanket, some food and water, and something that smells like you (a dirty sock or pillowcase). Then file a report from this link: http://helpinglostpets.com You will be able to create a free flyer and social media […]

Fireworks and Reuniting Lost Dogs With Their Families

Kathy PobloskieJune 29, 2017

The July 4th weekend creates a “perfect storm” for missing pets. Statistics show that more dogs are lost over the 4th of July holiday than any other time of the year. Public and neighborhood fireworks displays, open doors and distractions at family gatherings are common reasons for a pet’s disappearance. We have compiled our tips […]

Huchi – Lost In A Foreign Land

LostDogsofAmericaMarch 26, 2017

Huchi was rescued in late 2016 from a South Korean Dog Meat Farm. He came to the United States and spent two months in a foster home before he was adopted by his owners. Unfortunately Huchi saw a chance to escape on March 1, 2017 and he was out the door. Sightings came in almost […]

Juno – Lost From Somewhere Other Than Home

LostDogsofAmericaMarch 26, 2017

Juno was out loose for 15 days. She was a shy pup who had been adopted in November. She got loose from her collar from a Petsmart in Schaumburg and any effort to get close to her did not work. This area of the western suburb was very busy with traffic, businesses and restaurants and […]

No sightings…. Where is Pepper?

LostDogsofAmericaMarch 26, 2017

Pepper is a very friendly Shih Tzu that got loose from her owner to chase a rabbit as her owner was attaching a tie out line. Pepper’s home is in a small subdivision next to another small subdivision in an industrial area on the outskirts of town. She ran off on Monday, 3/15. Pepper A […]