Monthly Archives: August 2012

Your Friendly Dog Has Gone Missing! What Now? – Part 1 of a Series

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Susan

Rollie, your  friendly dog is missing. He was in the fenced backyard sniffing around and enjoying himself while you just stepped inside for a minute to get a cup of coffee. The phone rang and you were longer than you … Continue reading →

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Did Your Lost Dog Get Picked Up By a Good Samaritan? Part 2 of a Series

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Susan

Immediately put a sign in front of your house to alert neighbors and passersby that your dog is missing. The first thing we need to do is clearly define the difference between a dog that is “picked up” and one … Continue reading →

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The Happy Wanderer – Part 3 of a Series

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Susan

  Do you remember that old song from Girl Scout camp, the Happy Wanderer? “I love to go a-wandering, Along the mountain track, And as I go, I love to sing, My knapsack on my back.” This is often the … Continue reading →

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Persistence and Perseverance Pays Off

Posted on August 14, 2012 by AmyNicoleMiller

Two-and-a-half years ago, when Army Specialist Phyllip Kennedy came home from Afghanistan to Jacksonville, Illinois he received a very special gift from his sister. It was an adorable white and tan pitbull who he named Chewy. Chewy settled in nicely … Continue reading →

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Navigating the Maze of Stray Holding Facilities

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Susan

Your friendly lost dog has gone missing and there is a good chance that he has ended up in an animal control facility or stray holding facility. This article will help you understand how the system works and will help … Continue reading →

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Unlikely Behavior?

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Susan

This normally surprises people, but it’s true:  if your dog is lost, your pet will probably run from you when he or she sees you.  Yes, you read that correctly.  If lost, your dog, even one that has always been … Continue reading →

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