Keeping Pets Safe During Winter Weather

Although your pets may have a lot of fur, that doesn't protect them from extremely cold temperatures. Some people might think that "because they are animals that they are fine outdoors in any type of weather", a myth that more and more people are realizing is not acceptable care.

Staying Warm: When pets fur gets wet from being outdoors in cold rain and snow, they actually become more susceptible to hypothermia and frostbite because their fur chills them instead of keeping them warm. Do the right thing and BRING THEM INSIDE.

What's Toxic: Antifreeze and puddles of gasoline, oil or other lubricants can be harmful and potentially fatal to pets. They aren't attracted to the taste of petroleum products like they are to antifreeze, but if they step in oil or gasoline, they may lick it off and could poison themselves by doing so. If you believe your pet has ingested antifreeze, get them to a veterinarian immediately!

Lost Pet Tips: Launching Your Search and "Walk and Talk"

Several conversations with owners today have caused us to realize that people are driving around in their cars for hours, looking for the pet from their vehicle. While we can't say it COULDN'T work it's not our first choice for effective searching. We have almost never been successful spotting a lost pet from a vehicle because of their tendency to hide, stay out of sight, near shelter, etc.

Please don't rely on driving up and down the same streets by car. "Walk and Talk" is the most effective way to communicate with neighbors by going door to door. You'll even find more interactions when you are face to face and sometimes people will suddenly remember something important as you are standing there chatting.

Call your friends. Recruit the family. A minimum of 5-6 people is a good start to fan out, 2 per street in densely populated neighborhoods.....15-20 is ideal for a Saturday morning awareness event.

Lost Pet PR | Delmarva's Lost and Found Pet Network

"REUNITING FAMILIES IS OUR GOAL"

Covering the Eastern Shore areas of Maryland and

Virginia and including the state of Delaware

    

What's Toxic about Trick or Treat Night | Pet Safety on Halloween

Did you know that many of the favorite items in our homes right now are dangerous to your pets? It's the most delicious time of the year perhaps, for kids and adults, but there are a multitude of toxic treats which can cause illness or even death. Talk to the kids about keeping their Halloween treats safely out of reach of all pets this coming holiday. Designate an area where their loot must be stashed to avoid an accidental overdose of goodies and make sure everyone in the family or guests understand that sweets are not treats for animals.

"We Have to Become A More Responsible Society"

A few months ago this was posted by animal control as a found stray dog. The worry in the dog's eyes is painful to see and it's hurting my heart.

So many people will slam shelters and animal control for not giving dogs enough time; for putting them to sleep humanely; and yet no one can help all of them. There is no away to avoid our facilities being full almost all the time until we as individuals all accept that it is OUR RESPONSIBILITY. 

• It's your responsibility to spay and neuter and prevent the endless litters of both dogs and cats.
• It's your job as a pet parent to microchip them so if they are lost you can be contacted and reunited, not have your pet sit in a facility until they run out of time. 
• It's up to you to make the humane choice to adopt and not fall for the posts on Craigslist by backyard breeders showing adorable fluffy puppies.

I don't care if this "makes people sad", or is upsetting, or "depressing" - who else is going to fix it? WE - our society, people, greed, ego, lack of accountability - THAT is what hurts the animals we claim to care so much about. And yet when there is no room left some of you rise up and blame the individuals who work in animal control and the facilities for having to put animals to sleep.

 
It's not "them". 
It's our entire community who is responsible.  
If you care don't just read this, stop breeding, be responsible and have your pets neutered and spayed. 
Adopt rather than buying. 
Boycott pet shops and places that seek to profit off the misery of breeding operations.

Lost Pet PR | Delmarva's Lost and Found Pet Network

"REUNITING FAMILIES IS OUR GOAL"

Covering the Eastern Shore areas of Maryland and

Virginia and including the state of Delaware

    

A Missing Dog Reunited with his Family EIGHT Years Later!

There are things that YOU can do to protect your pets should they go missing. The best way to offer a form of permanent identification is by microchipping. It's not a GPS and won't lead you to your roaming dog, but if that pet is picked up by animal control miles or states away, a scan of a chip can provide instant communication with you.



Here we have a picture of a family reunited with their dog at a shelter after 8 years. YES. The dog was recently scanned for a chip and because their information was still in the system they got the call.



Read the story here -
http://www.foxcarolina.com/story/29745401/family-makes-18-hour-trek-to-reclaim-dog-lost-for-9-years

Watch the video from the shelter as the dog was reunited with his family -
https://www.facebook.com/foothillsanimalshelter/videos/966648486724668/



Prevention is worth every penny. MICROCHIPS MATTER.

Lost Pet PR | Delmarva's Lost and Found Pet Network
"REUNITING FAMILIES IS OUR GOAL"
Covering the Eastern Shore areas of Maryland and
Virginia and including the state of Delaware

    

Resources for Lost Pets: Sites for Missing Dogs by Breed

If you are missing a dog of a certain breed, you may have some luck sharing your information with various sites or groups. Often owners of particular varieties of dogs will notice that breed more often and may become aware of someone who has either found or recently acquired a similar animal. These are some of the Facebook pages or groups we have connected with.

 

Australian Shepherds
http://www.facebook.com/AustralianShepherdsLostAndFoundUsa

Beagles
http://www.facebook.com/LostAndFoundBeagles

Boxers
http://www.facebook.com/LostandFoundBoxers

Missing Lost, Stolen, Found English Bulldogs
https://www.facebook.com/groups/600894109938370/

Chihuahuas
http://www.facebook.com/LostFoundOrHomelessChihuahuas

Lost, Stolen or Found Yorkies and Dachshunds Facebook group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1002467526446704/

German Shepherds
http://www.facebook.com/GermanShepherdLostFound

Great Danes
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lost-and-Found-Great-Danes/275443399143778

Greyhounds
http://www.facebook.com/GreyhoundAmberAlert

Huskies
http://www.facebook.com/huskydogslostfound

http://www.facebook.com/HuskiesLostFoundHomeless

Pit Bulls
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pit-Bulls-LostFoundMissingStolen/231981680213393

Yorkshire Terriers
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lost-Stolen-or-Found-Yorkies/271313322885659

Lastly, make sure you are reaching out across a variety of networks to publicize your missing pet. Remember that not everyone is on facebook or social media sites, so it's important to use newspaper ads, classified listings, Craigslist, local lost and found sites, community bulletin boards, etc.

Lost Pet PR | Delmarva's Lost and Found Pet Network
"REUNITING FAMILIES IS OUR GOAL"
Covering the Eastern Shore areas of Maryland and
Virginia and including the state of Delaware

    

Lost and Found Pets | Missing Pet Sites for Delaware and Maryland

This note includes resources, pages and sites for missing animals around the Delmarva Peninsula and nearby areas of Maryland. If your pet has been missing for more than three days and you have thoroughly covered the nearby areas, it's important to expand your search to reach all the nearby counties and states.

Animal Shelter/Humane Society/Animal Control listings for the Delmarva area
ON BLOGGER        
ON FACEBOOK

Lost and Found Resources for Maryland on our Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/notes/lostpetpr/lost-found-resources-for-maryland/927989523934982

Lost and Found Resources for Delaware on our Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/notes/lostpetpr/lost-found-resources-for-delaware/927985240602077

What to do when your Pet is Missing
https://www.facebook.com/notes/lostpetpr/what-to-do-when-your-pet-is-missing/604609629606308

Understanding the Behavior of a Missing Pet: Why "do not chase" is so important
https://www.facebook.com/notes/lostpetpr/why-do-not-chase-is-important/896254123775189

The First 24 Hours are Critical
https://www.facebook.com/notes/lostpetpr/dont-delay-the-first-24-hours/816123595121576

Lost Cat? Tips and Information for Search and Recovery of your Missing Feline

This note includes information to guide you through the process of searching for a missing feline. We've used many of these tips and ideas to help locate lost cats so please read carefully before launching your search effort.