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A Dog’s Appearance Can Change Over Time

Kathy PobloskieDecember 6, 2019January 8, 2021

Don’t be too hasty to dismiss a possible match! As shown below, a dog’s appearance can change over time It is always best to go in person to confirm. Many thanks to our volunteer, Tracie, for sharing these photos of her dog Maisie. Keep your Pet FBI listing updated with a current photo of your […]

Is This a Match? Are Both Photos of the Same Dog? Yes!

Kathy PobloskieMarch 16, 2017March 16, 2017

When trying to match lost and found pets, be aware of potential problems when comparing photos. Lighting conditions, exposure, subject position, camera angles, the age of photos (of lost pets), the pet’s condition, the position of eyes or ears, etc. All can affect our perception and cause us to miss a match. An obvious difference […]