Category Archives: Recovery Tips

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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Crying Wolf is a Bad Idea if Your Dog is Missing

Posted on October 5, 2016 by lostdogsofwisconsin

  We have seen some internet advice that suggests owners should create a sense of urgency about their missing dog by including a statement on the flyer that says the dog needs medicine for a serious medical condition (whether it … Continue reading →

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Making Large Neon Signs for Your Missing Dog is Cheap and Easy. Here’s How:

Posted on June 14, 2016 by lostdogsofwisconsin

Check out your local dollar store for inexpensive supplies to make brightly colored signs for your missing dog. Remember that not everyone has a computer, a smart phone or the internet. Big, neon-colored signs will grab their attention and alert … Continue reading →

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No Sightings During Hot Weather? No Worries!

Posted on September 2, 2015 by lostdogsofwisconsin

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. Continue to put out … Continue reading →

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Never Publicly Share Sighting or Trap Locations

Posted on March 27, 2013 by lostdogsofwisconsin
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Harnessing the Energy – Part 3

Posted on January 8, 2013 by lostdogsofwisconsin

Effectively coordinating your volunteers in the search for a lost dog is what we call “harnessing the energy”.  When everybody is on the same team and pulling in the same direction, great things can happen.  When the efforts are scattered … Continue reading →

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Look Down…

Posted on December 29, 2012 by lostdogsofwisconsin
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Dawn and Dusk

Posted on October 8, 2012 by lostdogsofwisconsin
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These are All the Same Dog!

Posted on October 1, 2012 by lostdogsofwisconsin
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Eyecatching? Or Eyesore?

Posted on September 27, 2012 by lostdogsofwisconsin
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