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Don’t Put All of Your Eggs in One Basket!

We often hear “I know my dog was stolen because he never left the yard before.” We have learned just because they haven’t before doesn’t mean they won’t. Theories and assumptions can lead you to concentrate in only one direction. … Continue reading

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Large Intersection Signs Bring Mama Home

Using large signs is one of the most effective things you can do to get your lost dog back home. Signs alert passing motorists who may see your dog and then instantly have the phone number to call. Here is … Continue reading

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Set Up Email Alerts from Shelter Software Systems to Help Locate Your Missing Pet

When your pet goes missing you want to be sure that you use every available tool at your disposal to help you. Thankfully, technology has made some great leaps and bounds in recent years and today we want to tell … Continue reading

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Your Phone is an Important Tool in Lost Dog Recovery!

When your dog goes missing your telephone is vital to their recovery. When you make a lost dog report enter your phone number correctly. Take a minute and review it. If entered incorrectly changing it takes up valuable time and … Continue reading

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Oh Where, Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone?

When we talk to owners of missing dogs we often hear “I have looked EVERYPLACE”. It may seem like it, but the truth is no you haven’t. Dogs, big and small, can go into survival mode and run from people … Continue reading

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Stay Pawsitive!

The mission of Lost Dogs of Wisconsin is simple. To try and help reunite lost and found dogs. We couldn’t do it without the help and support of our fans. Your tips,sightings and watchful eyes have reunited countless dogs. We … Continue reading

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Lynn’s Story

(as told by Gina from Chasing Daylight Animal Shelter in Tomah, Wisconsin) Lynn is a story of survival….She was out on her own for 59 days….She was a dog lost off of transport from Waco, Texas who arrived in Tomah, … Continue reading

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Penny, a Five Pound Dog is Home After Sixteen Days!

It’s time for our Monday Miracle! Penny from #BeaverDam#Dodge County is home after 16 days! After two weeks missing in the cold, rain and windy weather in Beaver Dam, Dodge County, Wisconsin, and not one sighting in those two weeks, … Continue reading

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Keep your Newly Adopted Dog or Foster Dog Safe!

Bringing home a new or foster dog? You are probably excited and don’t know what to expect. Try to imagine what the dog is feeling. We are seeing a growing number of dogs in new homes go missing. Some the … Continue reading

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Keep Your Pets Safe This Holiday Season

Visiting Grandma and Grandpa over the holidays?    Many of us will be going out of town for the holidays and rely on a dog sitter. This is one of the common ways dogs go missing.They are confused,maybe looking for their … Continue reading

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