Category Archives: Lost Dog Scams

Your Phone is an Important Tool in Lost Dog Recovery!

Posted on September 4, 2022 by lostdogsofwisconsin

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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Psychics, Animal Communicators and Dousers

Posted on November 26, 2021 by lostdogsofwisconsin

Recently we have had a woman from another state who claims to be “psychic” try to post under our flyers. She has been banned from our page because she was providing bad information. We want to share with your our … Continue reading →

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Why We Do Not Endorse Lost Dog Tracking Devices and Tags

Posted on May 2, 2015 by lostdogsofwisconsin

Thanks to the power of social media and the loyalty of our fans,   Lost Dogs of Wisconsin and the sister organizations of  Lost Dogs of America have developed a very large Facebook following and audience (over 200,000 Facebook fans).   … Continue reading →

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Beware of Scammers!

Posted on June 19, 2013 by lostdogsofwisconsin

Even though most people are good-hearted and honest, there is the possibility that you will be contacted by dishonest reward-seekers and scammers when your dog is missing. Just last week, an owner of a lost dog emailed Lost Dogs Illinois … Continue reading →

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We Don’t Recommend Offering a Reward for Your Missing Dog

Posted on April 15, 2013 by lostdogsofwisconsin

Are rewards a good idea? Many lost dog articles in print and on the internet recommend offering a reward to increase the chance of getting your dog back. We don’t agree. We have based our opinion on thousands of successful … Continue reading →

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