TOP 9 REASONS DOGS ESCAPE AND GET LOST

After a Facebook post "why are so many dogs going missing?" generated loads of comments and discussion, I just kept thinking.....what if some owners aren't aware of some of the reasons animals go missing? Perhaps you've never owned a skilled escape dog, but your new one is suddenly spending more time outside of the yard than in the yard, or maybe you've been lucky and never had these scenarios occur at your home. Since any or all of these can happen to just about any of us, we thought we'd dig into some of the situations which contribute to lost dogs.

LOST PET RECOVERY PLAN: Step-By-Step Process for Finding A Missing Animal

Pet parents ~ this information was written specially to help you launch a search for your missing family member. Having a lost animal can be a terribly upsetting experience, and a confusing one also, as there are so many things which need to be done quickly to optimize the chances of a successful recovery. We've broken it down into categories that are easy to follow AND essential information to share and discuss with your search team of volunteers, friends, neighbors, etc. Please read and pass on to anyone you know who is missing a beloved family member!

Lost Pet Prevention: Blocking Off Potential Escape Routes

We talk a lot on our Facebook page about planning ahead, thinking proactively, and how to ensure safety is always a priority in our homes. The reality is that it takes just seconds for a dog or cat to slip past us - even when we're being careful - especially with visitors, small children, etc. Despite our best efforts, furry friends often manage to get loose, so today we're going to look at a simple way to prevent front door escapes.

Lost Pet Prevention: Window Safety

National Window Safety Week is observed during the first week in April. While it was launched to educate parents and prevent injuries to kids, we are taking this opportunity to remind pet parents about safety for animals as well; dogs, cats, pet rabbits, ferrets, etc.

Thank You Foster Pet Parents | My First Time Letting Go

You know what's weird? When you realize you've been saying something for a long time, thinking that you understood, but you didn't really quite get it. Then one day, a situation becomes personal and only then do you discover how much you didn't know at all. I've been telling other people for a while things like "that's so great you volunteer as a foster", or "gosh, it must be hard to let them go", but until today I don't think I ever realized what it was really like. I'm a permanent type of rescuer, as we've always gone to adopt our animals for life, to bring them into our home for good. We often find or end up with ones that need extra attention or special care, and for that reason they wind up being forever furry family members.