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If You’re Looking For Animals – Check The Time
We’re all familiar with the change of seasons and the animal activity that comes with it. Bears are known to become voracious eaters in the fall to prepare for winter hibernation. At the same time,...
Beware Of The Great Horned Owl
I’m often asked about predators when a cat has disappeared for an extended period of time. People in wooded urban or suburban areas first believe their cat was stolen by someone or chased off by...
The Case Of The Abandoned Baby Bird
Yesterday I noticed an eggshell on my yard. This isn’t unusual as there are many birds nesting this time of year. What was unusual was that, on closer inspection, a live baby bird was actually still...
Should You Drug Your Dog To Get It Back?
As a Pet Detective, I’ve dealt with people who will do anything to get their pet back. Often, the owners will resort to trying anything. One such example was a person who had lost her Sheltie. The...
How To Catch a Stray Cat Using Household Items
Do you have a cat in your neighborhood or yard that appears to be a stray or is too fearful to actually approach? Here’s a method that will likely work every time… Attach a string to a stick...
Looking For A New Puppy? Avoid Being Scammed – Here’s How
Recently, my friend’s Boxer died. This wasn’t a death of old age as this dog was less than 2 years old. Sadie was a lovable puppy and a lot of fun. So why did she stop eating? Why did she...
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,...
