In today's issue:

-Meet our adoptable dog of the day

-Enjoy a laugh with our dog meme of the day

-Get great information in our featured article

-Take our action of the week

-Check out our family photo of the day

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The Truth About Your Sweet Tooth

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How to Safely Rescue a Lost Dog

There’s that stomach-dropping moment when you’re walking or driving down the street and spot a lonely dog wandering by themselves. Your heart immediately goes out to them. They look bewildered, vulnerable, and completely out of their element.

This is the exact situation our editor found themselves in last night when a very friendly, matted, lost dog was outside their front door. This got us thinking about sharing some tips because we saw a lot of neighbors just watching and not helping the pup in the moment before we could step up.

While there is some risk in approaching a lost dog, even a super friendly one like the one we encountered last night, it is important to help get them to safety—safely.

Step-by-Step Rescue Plan

To keep both you and the dog safe while maximizing their chances of a happy homecoming, follow this sequence:

1. Assess the Environment: Prioritize personal safety and traffic hazards before approaching.

Before stepping toward the dog, scan for immediate dangers like busy roadways, quick-moving traffic, or physical hazards. If you are driving, pull over safely, turn on your hazard lights, and position your car to create a protective barrier between the dog and traffic if possible.

2. Approach with Calm Body Language: Avoid direct eye contact, towering over the pet, or running.

Sudden movements or excited calls can scare a stray into running into traffic. Turn your body slightly sideways to appear smaller and less threatening. Crouch down, look at the ground or off to the side, and speak in quiet, comforting tones. Avoid staring directly into their eyes, as dogs interpret direct eye contact as a challenge or threat.

3. Use Food or Lures to Win Trust: Let the dog choose to come to you rather than chasing them.

If you have treats, a piece of food, or even a crinkly wrapper, gently toss a piece near them, not directly at them. Allow them to come to you at their own pace. If you don't have a leash, you can improvise with a soft rope or slide the clip end of a standard leash through its handle to create a temporary slip-lead.

4. Check for ID Tags & Contain Safely: Keep the dog secure while you search for contact details.

Once the dog is comfortably within reach, gently feel for a collar and ID tag. If an owner's phone number is present, call immediately. If there is no collar or tag, safely secure the dog in your car or a fenced yard so they cannot wander off again while you organize next steps.

5. Scan for a Microchip & Spread the Word: Local resources are key to reuniting pets with their families.

Take the dog to a local veterinary clinic, animal shelter, or rescue group. They will gladly scan the dog for an embedded microchip free of charge. In the meantime, take clear photos and post details on local community boards, lost-and-found pet groups, and neighborhood apps like Nextdoor.

6. Upload the found pup's information!

Did you know we operate a pet reunification app? Download our RoverAlert app to receive notifications of missing pets in your area.

Important Safety Reminders

• Never corner an anxious dog: If a dog is growling, showing teeth, or backing away with a stiff body posture, do not force physical contact. Call local animal control or a rescue team that has specialized equipment.
• Provide basic comfort: Offer fresh water, but hold off on offering large meals or human food that might upset their stomach.
• Keep your own pets separate: If you bring the dog to your home temporarily, keep them in a separate room away from your resident pets to prevent unnecessary stress or territorial behavior.

With patience, soft words, and a calm approach, you can turn a scary situation into a joyful reunion!

Dog Food and Supplement Recalls

Here are the recent recalls and advisories:

• FI - Pet Supplements: Potential Salmonella Contamination
• Northwest Naturals - Chicken Recipe: Potential Salmonella and/or Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination
• Fromm - Wet Canned Dog Food: Potential Metal Contamination
• Oma's Pride - Canine Food: Contaminated with Salmonella

Want to help find lost pets?

Download our RoverAlert app to receive notifications of missing pets in your area.

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**based on a consumer survey of 274 participants using a product containing three strains found in Pendulum Metabolic Daily for 6 weeks **based on a consumer survey of 50 participants using a product containing three strains found in Pendulum Metabolic Daily for 8 weeks