Author Archives: lostdogsofwisconsin

Colt’s Story

Posted on July 31, 2018

Colt showed classic scared dog behavior during those several days he was missing.  One of our hardest tasks at Lost Dogs of Wisconsin is to convince owners that their own dog may not readily come to them. Continue reading →

Posted in Reunion Stories, Shy Lost Dog Strategies

How Are We Doing? Year to Date June 2018

Posted on July 30, 2018
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Is Your Dog Missing From Fireworks?

Posted on July 10, 2018

  If your dog went missing over the July 4th week, and still hasn’t been found, you may be feeling desperate. Here are a few tips. Dogs that are lost from stressful situations like fireworks will quickly go into “survival” … Continue reading →

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Did Your Dog Go Missing From Fireworks?

Posted on July 5, 2018

  We have taken in 45 lost and found dog reports in Wisconsin since yesterday morning, July 4th. Many of the lost dogs will be reunited quickly if everyone reminds people to not chase, call or whistle to the dog … Continue reading →

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No Sightings During Hot Weather? No Worries!

Posted on June 30, 2018

It’s hot outside! Don’t be alarmed if you don’t get any sightings of your missing dog during this hot spell. They will hunker down and may not be seen until the weather cools off a bit or they may only … Continue reading →

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Sully Makes the Long Journey Home

Posted on June 21, 2018

Last weekend Lost Dogs of Wisconsin volunteers created a chain transport to return Sully, a 5 year old American Bulldog back to his home in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. He had been found and taken by vacationers almost seven hours away to Illinois. … Continue reading →

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Distributing Flyers is the Number One Way Lost Dogs are Found

Posted on May 3, 2018

When a dog goes missing, the first reaction of most people is to rush out and search for the dog, calling his/her name and combing the area.  Even though it may seem counterintuitive, you should not send your friends and … Continue reading →

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Tips for Dogs Lost From Car Accidents

Posted on April 8, 2018

It’s a terrifying thought. You are on an outing with your dog, enjoying the day, and all of a sudden your world is turned upside down because you have been involved in a car accident and your dog has been … Continue reading →

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How Are We Doing? Year to Date March 2018

Posted on March 31, 2018
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How Are We Doing? Year to Date February 2018

Posted on February 28, 2018
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