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Every day, we celebrate our shared love of dogs and hopefully brighten your day. Enjoy!
Dog(s) of the Day:
Ginger
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Help! My Dog is Lost: A Warm Guide to Bringing Them Home
Losing your furry best friend is one of the most stressful things a pet owner can experience. It's easy to panic, but taking quick and calm action can make all the difference! Here is a warm, step-by-step guide to maximize your chances of a happy reunion.
1. Immediate Action: The First Hour Matters
Stay Close and Call: If your dog just ran off, often the best thing to do is stay in the exact spot they went missing from for a while. Call their name and use any specific commands or sounds they recognize (like a squeaky toy or car keys). They might hear you and backtrack.
Don't Chase: If you see your dog, do not chase them! This can scare them and turn finding you into a frantic game. Instead, crouch down, act excited, and run away from them (in the opposite direction). This can spark their curiosity and their instinct to chase you.
2. Physical Search: The Local Ground Game
Search the Perimeter: Most lost dogs are found within a few blocks of home. Search immediately, focusing on familiar routes, parks, and neighbors' yards.
Bring Familiar Items: Carry their favorite noisy toy, a treat bag, or even a blanket/bed with your scent on it. The smell of home is a powerful magnet!
Alert Neighbors and Service Providers: Call/text neighbors. Ask mail carriers, delivery drivers, and local landscapers—they cover large areas and are often happy to help!
3. The Power of Scent: The Humane Trap Trick
This is a frequently overlooked, but very effective, tactic:
💡 Create a Scent Station: Place your dog's unwashed bed, your dirty laundry, a bowl of water, and some strong-smelling food (like canned tuna or hot dogs) near the spot they were last seen or near your home's back door/patio. Your scent is their beacon.
4. Digital & Community Blitz: Spreading the Word
Social Media: Post a high-quality picture on local "Lost & Found Pets" groups (Facebook, Nextdoor). Include your dog's name, breed, gender, last seen location, and your phone number. Ask people to SHARE!
Make Physical Posters: Print clear, large posters with a photo and the word LOST in big letters. Laminate them (or put them in sheet protectors) to protect them from rain, and post them at high-traffic intersections.
Contact Local Shelters & Vets: File a lost report with every local animal control and shelter within a 20-mile radius. Don't rely just on their websites; go in person to check.
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Microchip: Ensure your dog is microchipped, and that your contact information is up-to-date with the registry.
ID Tag: Make sure their collar has a tag with your current phone number.
Losing a dog is scary, but please know that most lost dogs are found! Take a deep breath, follow these steps, and don't give up hope. Your community is rooting for you!
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Dog Food and Supplement Recalls
Here are the recent recalls and advisories:
Bonnihill Farms (Fromm Family Foods) - BeefiBowls Beef Recipe gently cooked frozen dog food, 16 oz. chubs for potential plastic contamination
Foodynamics - Freeze Dried Pet Treats for potential Salmonella contamination.
Nature’s Own - Pet Chews Bully Bites Treats for potential Salmonella contamination.
Family Photo of the Day:
Dougie!
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