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Missing People vs. Lost Pets – How the Search Differs

When a person gets lost, 911 is contacted and the person’s family receives sympathy and support. Assistance is offered whether it’s asked for or not! When it comes to losing pets, things seem different.... 

Lost Cats – Collars, Tags, and Tatoos

There are a number of methods that cat owners can use to identify their beloved pets, from collars and harnesses with engraved tags to more permanent solutions such as tattoos. There are pros and cons... 

Trailing Dogs 101

Trailing dogs are trained to track the scent trail of lost dogs. In their training they are often cross-trained to track the scent of other animals that can travel great distances such as horses, ferrets,... 

What is Meant by the Probability of Detection?

Probability of detection (POD) is the chance that the missing animal could be detected by searchers if it was indeed within the search area. Searchers should not focus on looking for the missing animal,... 

Problems Created by Dog Owners & Rescuers

Despite our great intentions to find our lost pets, sometimes we, as owners and rescuers, get in our own way and make matters worse. Human animals can cause problems when it comes to retrieving their... 

Pet Loss Grief

There are many aspects to dealing with the loss of a pet. Let’s examine a few here.  Ambiguous Loss What is mean by ambiguous loss? Basically it’s grief without closure and is considered the most... 

The Pros and Cons of Microchipping

Microchips are basically tiny transponders about the size of a grain of rice. They are made up of a memory circuit and a miniaturized coil inside of a glass and can be injected with a hypodermic syringe...