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We help find lost pets!
For more information, go to: www.PetSearchAndRescue.com and call 800-925-2410!
WE ARE NOT LICENSED PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS. If you have a stolen pet or need the aid of a Private Investigator (that specializes in LOST PROPERTY) in the recovery of your lost pet, we direct you to: California www.cali-pi.org . As "K9 Handlers" we focus on education about lost pet behavior in addition to using trained Search K9s in specific cases. If you need assistance outside of these areas please contact a licensed Private Investigator.
For more information, go to: www.PetSearchAndRescue.com and call 800-925-2410!
WE ARE NOT LICENSED PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS. If you have a stolen pet or need the aid of a Private Investigator (that specializes in LOST PROPERTY) in the recovery of your lost pet, we direct you to: California www.cali-pi.org . As "K9 Handlers" we focus on education about lost pet behavior in addition to using trained Search K9s in specific cases. If you need assistance outside of these areas please contact a licensed Private Investigator.
Monday, January 21, 2013
Keep Hope Alive pt.2
Remember to take advantage of opportunities like placing free "Lost Ads" in local newspapers and fliers like the Pennysavor, Recycle, etc. Also, periodically check the "Found & For Sale Ads". Especially if your dog is a puppy, purebred or exotic looking, make sure you check the for sale ads in all local newspapers. Sadly, some people try to take advantage of other's pain and turn it into profit. Which is why you must continue to search these ads even if it has been months since your pet has been missing.
Deceased Animal Pick-up. It isn‘t something that we want to think about, but it is necessary. You want to eliminate all possibilities of what may have happened to your dog. Call Dead Animal Pick-up, otherwise you may never know. Research in your area to find out what services are used to pick-up deceased animals. Sometimes it is the Sanitation Department, and other times it is Animal Control. You may have to call multiple times to track down a helpful person and to get an answer. Expect to repeat this task every few days. Even if your pet was wearing a collar or is microchipped, you need to contact them. Usually they will not call you.
When you do speak with someone, ask when was the last time they picked up a dead animal in your area. This forces them to go back through the files and will tell you how often they are called to pick-up dead animals in your area, as well as how accurate their records are. If they haven‘t retrieved a deceased animal within the last week or two there is a good chance they will not be accurate in their tracking of animals they pick-up.
Friday, January 11, 2013
Keep Hope Alive pt.1
If you've been searching for you lost pet for some time and haven't had much success don't lose all hope just yet. There are still some other tasks still that must be covered in the search for a lost dog or cat. There aren‘t any magic bullet points to find a pet. However, there are effective techniques that get results. Don‘t give-up now! There is still hope. Keep up the momentum of your search, and move onward and upwards. Here are some key things to keep in mind during your search.
Additional Pet Detective services. Consider hiring a Pet Detective to search in-person or provide help via phone. We offer one hour phone consultations given by two highly renowned Pet Detectives. Call us at 800-925-2410 or 818-442-2952 for more information. We can also provide other services, such as Fur and DNA Analysis, contacting the media, finding Pet Detectives near you, and more
Leave a way for your pet to come home safely. If your pet attempts to return home it is important that there is a safe way for them to enter your property – especially at night, when you are away from home. Either leave a door cracked or propped open, or a garage or gate open. If that isn‘t an option for you, consider using baby monitors, leaving a window open or installing motion sensor lights so you are alerted to activity outside during the night. Veterinary studies have shown that only 8% of lost pets return home
Recently we have worked a number of cases where the pet did attempt to return home. In addition, a few different cases have revealed that especially in cases where the dog is lost away from home, that the owner sleeping outside for the pet is actually an effective technique. Please remember to use caution with this technique. This is much more effective in rural areas.
Ask for more help. If you asked for help during your initial search, you know that having people assist in the search is invaluable. Take a look at people who are willing to help. When asking for help, make sure to provide specific tasks so the person knows what they are getting into and tell them how long the tasks will take. Check Craigslist, friends, family, rescue groups, co-workers and neighbors for people willing to help.
Pets & trash day. Make sure you are out searching the night before and the morning of trash day. There is a noted correlation between trash day and pets scavenging during trash collection days. Studies have shown that stray dogs and cats are indeed attracted by these irresistible targets. It should be noted that these targets also attracted foxes, cats, badgers etc. Dogs and cats not only scavenge during the night they will also do so during the day.
Maps. If you have done everything listed here and you aren‘t having any luck, there is a reason. One possible reason is because you have excluded areas that are actually in your search area that should be addressed. For example, many pet owners do not search on the other side of a busy street or on a freeway because they think their pet would not go in that direction. If you have a smart phone take advantage of the Google Maps app, which should already be pre-downloaded onto your phone. If not, then print or buy a map and study it carefully. See if there are ANY areas you have not covered. If your dog has been missing for more than 3 days, you should expand out your search 1 – 3 miles to include major intersections for witness development. Use the map as a key and mark on it any sightings, where you searched and where you used other techniques.
Contact the microchip companies. If your dog is micro-chipped, contact Avid at 800-3362843, Home Again at 866-738-4324 or your microchip company. Be sure your dog is registered with them and that the contact number is current and the microchip number is correct. Online at www.AvidID.com or www.HomeAgainID.com . There are other registration companies around, so if you have subscribed to their services, contact them too! If your dog has a microchip, don‘t just trust that the shelter or microchip companies to do their part in your search or to have accurate information.
Contact the media. Most lost dog cases aren‘t of interest to the media. However, there are exceptions. If you know any media personnel, contact them. If there is something unique about your scenario, such as a dog that lives at a retirement community, or a dog with a medical condition, it is worth trying. Also use this if you are employing unique techniques to find your pet, offering a large reward or if the community is coming together to find your dog. All of these are great angles for the media. We offer media contact services, including writing press releases and contacting the media. Please contact us if interested for a quote
Finally, Mauli is an American Pit Bull/Terrier mix and has been missing from Cleveland, OH since 8/26/3012. If you have any information at all about her whereabouts please contact (216) 409-9274. Thank you
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Trapping Pro's and Con's
We suggest that you weigh the pros and cons of all methods suggested in these blogs carefully. Each case is different and has very different parameters. Please especially consider the benefits and drawbacks of using traps and lure techniques. Here are a few words of caution about using lure techniques from a Pet Detective who does NOT suggest putting out feeding stations. Following those comments is reply from a person who is searching for their lost cat (the same or similar arguments apply when searching for a lost dog.) Both are well thought out arguments. We side with the reply from the person searching for their cat. Take the information and make your own decision.
From Pet Detective:
"Despite what some professionals will tell you, leaving food out to attract your lost kitty (or dog) and leaving it unattended with a stealth camera is very dangerous, as it not only attracts coyotes, fishers, raccoons, aggressive cats, rats, dogs and a host of other predators. It creates a habitat that other critters, which are established in the area, will fight to defend. This could result in your cat (or dog) getting diseased, killed, beaten and chased farther away from home.
Let's take the raccoon as an example: This is the most common non-target animal that is attracted to the kitty buffet. (Or any pet food left outside.) Raccoons are known carriers of rabies, canine and feline distemper, listeriosis, encephalitis, trypanosomiasis, histoplasmosis, coccidiosis, toxoplasmosis, tularemia, tuberculosis, leptospirosis, roundworms, and mange. They are also infested with fleas, ticks, lice and mites which are known transmitters of disease. Children and pets are particularly at risk. They can also carry Aleutians disease which is a virus that affects other fur-bearing animals including cats. Currently there is no treatment or prevention for this disease. Therefore you are putting your cat (or dog) at risk by using the buffet and allowing your cat (or dog) to eat and drink off of the same plate as other animals.
This idea (kitty buffet) was originally used to manage feral cat colonies as one could set up a camera and see if there were cats that were missed during a TNR (trap neuter and release) program. The problem is that there is a huge difference between feeding a well established feral colony that has always depended on human handouts, and the sudden introduction of food to any habitat, causing aggression and the spread of disease, this is true either in rural or urban areas. Cat and other predator activity change dramatically during the night when nocturnal predators walk through our yards unbeknownst to us. PLEASE for the sake of your lost kitty or dog, DO NOT use the Kitty Buffet or feeding stations. The only food that should be left out must be in a live humane trap. That way you can clean the trap, change the food and protect your beloved little fellow."
Now a word from the owner:
"This is good information and thank you for passing it along. The feeding station was well-thought out and the risks weighed out before the onset. I would much rather chance disease, fleas, etc., than to leave my cat to fend for himself in this hostile environment by lessening his odds for rescue without the feeding station. The afflictions you cite are possible even without a feeding station. I worried about cats and raccoon's eating from common dishes until I realized there is zero food left after a raccoon visit. The raccoon eats it all, and there is nothing left for other critters afterwards! It's tiring to go re-load the food, but it gets done diligently here."
Both make very compelling arguments. We hope that you take them both into consideration as well with all the pros and cons mentioned in previous blogs before making any final decisions while searching for your beloved lost pets.
Friday, November 23, 2012
Saving Denver
John Denver was a popular singer in the 70s. The singer plays a huge
part in my life, growing up listening to his music. I remember being a
small girl, singing under the dining room table at the top of my lungs
to my favorite John Denver songs. I loved "Polka Dots & Moonbeams,"
"Thank God I'm A Country Boy" and "Pegasus." I remember listening to "A
Boy From The Country," and the following stuck-out in my memory:
"He tried to tell us that the animals could speak
Who knows, perhaps they do
How do you know they don’t
Just because they’ve never spoken to you"
My love of animals was evident to my parents when I told my Mother, poor Mother, that I wanted to be a cat when I grew-up.
Now, many years later my love and devotion to animals continues. I have a business that serves all but ignored animals - lost pets. I volunteer for many rescue groups, and try to be an animal advocate.
One of the groups I volunteer for is a great dog rescue group, the German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County - www.gsroc.org. I came to this group because I found a German Shepherd on the side of the road in Los Angeles. I thought he was almost dead, probably hit by a car. The "easy" thing to do was to leave the dog, look the other way, and keep on going. But, my heart knows what John would do, help a creature in need. I took him to the local shelter, my thought was he was in too much pain to be saved. Two days later I found that the dog had a skin infection and inner ear infection that caused him not to be able to walk and his awful condition. I contacted many dog rescues, and all would not take a dog in such a bad condition. However, the German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County was willing to take in this dog that was going to be euthanized - no one wanted to touch this dog with his infected skin, let alone adopt him!
After a long process, and
thousands of dollars to rehabilitate the dog and treat his skin
infection, they adopted him out to a loving home in the snow topped
mountains in Mammoth, California.
I named the dog Denver, in honor of the man who inspires me to help animals on a daily basis. To know, that the animals can speak and have wonderful things to teach us, if we will only listen.
"He tried to tell us that the animals could speak
Who knows, perhaps they do
How do you know they don’t
Just because they’ve never spoken to you"
My love of animals was evident to my parents when I told my Mother, poor Mother, that I wanted to be a cat when I grew-up.
Now, many years later my love and devotion to animals continues. I have a business that serves all but ignored animals - lost pets. I volunteer for many rescue groups, and try to be an animal advocate.
One of the groups I volunteer for is a great dog rescue group, the German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County - www.gsroc.org. I came to this group because I found a German Shepherd on the side of the road in Los Angeles. I thought he was almost dead, probably hit by a car. The "easy" thing to do was to leave the dog, look the other way, and keep on going. But, my heart knows what John would do, help a creature in need. I took him to the local shelter, my thought was he was in too much pain to be saved. Two days later I found that the dog had a skin infection and inner ear infection that caused him not to be able to walk and his awful condition. I contacted many dog rescues, and all would not take a dog in such a bad condition. However, the German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County was willing to take in this dog that was going to be euthanized - no one wanted to touch this dog with his infected skin, let alone adopt him!
After a long process, and
thousands of dollars to rehabilitate the dog and treat his skin
infection, they adopted him out to a loving home in the snow topped
mountains in Mammoth, California. I named the dog Denver, in honor of the man who inspires me to help animals on a daily basis. To know, that the animals can speak and have wonderful things to teach us, if we will only listen.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Holiday Must Haves for Your Pooch
Coming into the bow-wow-wonderful Holiday Season, check out these top ten must-haves for your pooch! All "Pet Detective Approved!"
1. GPS Locator. A GPS locator should be at the top of any dog's list this year. Holiday visitors and even the best of pet sitters can have accidents where a pet gets away from home. A GPS locator is a great idea especially for any shy dogs, dogs on travel away from home and escape artists. GPS units used to be big, expensive, unreliable and bulky. In recent years the cost has decreased, the technology has improved and the size has scaled down. Here at Pet Search and Rescue we have field tested two units, and they have proven their durability and functionality. "Tagg - The Pet Tracker" http://www.pettracker.com/ is one sturdy option, at around $100 with $8/month service fee. This unit is small in size, and attaches directly to your pet's collar. Another field tested unit is the Garmin GTO 10 http://www.garmin.com/us/. This unit costs about $170, and the unit fits into a zipper pocket you attach to your pet's collar. In the zipper pocked it is bulkier than the Tagg unit, but no monthly service fee. Both units were used in a varity of terrains by our Search and Rescue K9s when out looking for lost pets. One thing of note is that you must charge both units regularly. We charge the GPS units and cell phones every night! The Tagg unit has a great system that sends you an email or text message when the unit battery is low - so the Tagg unit gets our vote.
2. ID Tags. Even for a pet that is kept safe by your side, accidents can happen. A legible ID tag is the most loving gift you can give your pet, any time of the year! You can get ID tags at your local pet store, or go online at www.gotags.com
3. A good belly rub. What your dog really wants is your attention! Give your beloved friend some one-on-one time, and a nice belly rub. Not only does your dog love the attention, but rubbing a dog's belly can help with early detection of any lumps and bumps. Gently rubbing a dog's "arm pits" provides a lymphatic massage, which can help their immune system. See a video at http://www.ehow.com/video_4955501_dog-massage-lymphatic-drainage.html.
4. Nutritional Evaluation. Consider taking some time to have your beloved furry friend's current diet evaluated. A good nutritional consultant can provide feedback and information about keeping your pet at top health. Remember - "you are what you eat" - for you and your dog! Sometimes we give our dogs food or treats we think are good, but might not be good for our pets. Ask your veterinarian, dog trainer or fellow dog-lovers about a good nutritional consultant in your area. Some pet food businesses offer this service for free, but they may try to push their products. One company that we use for our Search Dogs is http://www.pethealthandnutritioncenter.com/. They do not charge to give feedback and talk about your pet's diet and needs.
5. Glucosamine Supplement. Just as in humans, Glucosamine has shown great effect for dog's joint health. Many of our Search Dogs are on Glucosamine as a preventative measure, and some are on for joint discomfort. It is a natural dietary supplement, it also rehabilitates and soothes joints. Glucosamine is a preventive measure that will ensure your beloved friend will have maximum joint health. Consider finding a humane Glucosamine supplement, for example one made of Elk Velvet from their Antlers. Animals are not killed or injured in the collection of elk velvet, and it has a high content of Glucosamine.
6. Weekend Get-away. Who doesn't love a little weekend trip? Dogs love going with their beloved owners on a vacation. Next time you need to get-away, take Fido or Fluffy with you. Find a dog friendly vacation destination. For the ocean, consider Santa Barbara, CA or Monterey, CA. For the mountains head up to Big Bear, CA.
7. A Will. Really? Yes! Make sure your best friend is well cared for, even if something happens to you. Never assume that someone would know what your wishes would be. Make sure you plan for expenses too.
8. Cool New Collar. Deck your dog out for the Holidays with a brand new collar. (And put new tags on it!) Fun new styles that look like braded rope are at http://www.dogids.com/ . We suggest being double sure your pet has ID on, and that includes this product, www.safedogid.com It is made of neoprine, you simply write your phone number on the collar. The great part of these collars is that they are safe - if your pet gets stuck on something the collar easily stretches so your pet can pull out. Not for going on a walk, but great for play time and when at home.
9. Homemade treats. Consider spending a little time and baking up some yummy dog treats. There are plenty of easy recipes online, ones with peanut butter and pumpkin!
10. A new friend. If your furry family member is dog-friendly, it might be time to consider adding a new dog friend to your family. It is a decision to consider carefully. Keep in mind that it can take time to find a love match, so be patient. Connect with a great rescue, like the German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County. Talk to the adoption councilors and take time to make sure it is the right move for your family. The right friend is a special addition to your family for both you and your dog!
By Annalisa Berns of Pet Search and Rescue www.PetSearchandRescue.com
1. GPS Locator. A GPS locator should be at the top of any dog's list this year. Holiday visitors and even the best of pet sitters can have accidents where a pet gets away from home. A GPS locator is a great idea especially for any shy dogs, dogs on travel away from home and escape artists. GPS units used to be big, expensive, unreliable and bulky. In recent years the cost has decreased, the technology has improved and the size has scaled down. Here at Pet Search and Rescue we have field tested two units, and they have proven their durability and functionality. "Tagg - The Pet Tracker" http://www.pettracker.com/ is one sturdy option, at around $100 with $8/month service fee. This unit is small in size, and attaches directly to your pet's collar. Another field tested unit is the Garmin GTO 10 http://www.garmin.com/us/. This unit costs about $170, and the unit fits into a zipper pocket you attach to your pet's collar. In the zipper pocked it is bulkier than the Tagg unit, but no monthly service fee. Both units were used in a varity of terrains by our Search and Rescue K9s when out looking for lost pets. One thing of note is that you must charge both units regularly. We charge the GPS units and cell phones every night! The Tagg unit has a great system that sends you an email or text message when the unit battery is low - so the Tagg unit gets our vote.
2. ID Tags. Even for a pet that is kept safe by your side, accidents can happen. A legible ID tag is the most loving gift you can give your pet, any time of the year! You can get ID tags at your local pet store, or go online at www.gotags.com
3. A good belly rub. What your dog really wants is your attention! Give your beloved friend some one-on-one time, and a nice belly rub. Not only does your dog love the attention, but rubbing a dog's belly can help with early detection of any lumps and bumps. Gently rubbing a dog's "arm pits" provides a lymphatic massage, which can help their immune system. See a video at http://www.ehow.com/video_4955501_dog-massage-lymphatic-drainage.html.
4. Nutritional Evaluation. Consider taking some time to have your beloved furry friend's current diet evaluated. A good nutritional consultant can provide feedback and information about keeping your pet at top health. Remember - "you are what you eat" - for you and your dog! Sometimes we give our dogs food or treats we think are good, but might not be good for our pets. Ask your veterinarian, dog trainer or fellow dog-lovers about a good nutritional consultant in your area. Some pet food businesses offer this service for free, but they may try to push their products. One company that we use for our Search Dogs is http://www.pethealthandnutritioncenter.com/. They do not charge to give feedback and talk about your pet's diet and needs.
5. Glucosamine Supplement. Just as in humans, Glucosamine has shown great effect for dog's joint health. Many of our Search Dogs are on Glucosamine as a preventative measure, and some are on for joint discomfort. It is a natural dietary supplement, it also rehabilitates and soothes joints. Glucosamine is a preventive measure that will ensure your beloved friend will have maximum joint health. Consider finding a humane Glucosamine supplement, for example one made of Elk Velvet from their Antlers. Animals are not killed or injured in the collection of elk velvet, and it has a high content of Glucosamine.
6. Weekend Get-away. Who doesn't love a little weekend trip? Dogs love going with their beloved owners on a vacation. Next time you need to get-away, take Fido or Fluffy with you. Find a dog friendly vacation destination. For the ocean, consider Santa Barbara, CA or Monterey, CA. For the mountains head up to Big Bear, CA.
7. A Will. Really? Yes! Make sure your best friend is well cared for, even if something happens to you. Never assume that someone would know what your wishes would be. Make sure you plan for expenses too.
8. Cool New Collar. Deck your dog out for the Holidays with a brand new collar. (And put new tags on it!) Fun new styles that look like braded rope are at http://www.dogids.com/ . We suggest being double sure your pet has ID on, and that includes this product, www.safedogid.com It is made of neoprine, you simply write your phone number on the collar. The great part of these collars is that they are safe - if your pet gets stuck on something the collar easily stretches so your pet can pull out. Not for going on a walk, but great for play time and when at home.
9. Homemade treats. Consider spending a little time and baking up some yummy dog treats. There are plenty of easy recipes online, ones with peanut butter and pumpkin!
10. A new friend. If your furry family member is dog-friendly, it might be time to consider adding a new dog friend to your family. It is a decision to consider carefully. Keep in mind that it can take time to find a love match, so be patient. Connect with a great rescue, like the German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County. Talk to the adoption councilors and take time to make sure it is the right move for your family. The right friend is a special addition to your family for both you and your dog!
By Annalisa Berns of Pet Search and Rescue www.PetSearchandRescue.com
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