Category Archives: Rescues and Shelters

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

Posted on October 15, 2022 by lostdogsofwisconsin

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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Keep your Newly Adopted Dog or Foster Dog Safe!

Posted on December 21, 2021 by lostdogsofwisconsin

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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Successfully Negotiating the Return of Your Lost Dog from a Rescue

Posted on December 9, 2019 by lostdogsofwisconsin

Your missing dog has turned up at a rescue and is now available for adoption. How does this happen? A microchipped dog who is scanned may be backtracked to a rescue or may have a rescue as a secondary contact. … Continue reading →

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AB487/SB450 Signed Into Law, Reducing Wisconsin’s Stray Hold From Seven Days to Four Days

Posted on March 11, 2016 by lostdogsofwisconsin

On March 1, 2016, Governor Walker signed AB487/SB450 into law. It is now called Act 233 and you can read the entire text of the law by clicking on this link. This bill was drafted with help from  the Wisconsin … Continue reading →

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Do You Know Where Lost Pets are Taken in YOUR Community?

Posted on July 7, 2015 by lostdogsofwisconsin

According to the U.S. Census the average American will move 12 times in their life. This means that many people do not know where their local shelter is when their dog goes missing. Factor in that dogs (unlike car keys) … Continue reading →

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The Microchip Maze – Buyer Beware! (Part 1 – The 900 Chips)

Posted on May 26, 2015 by lostdogsofwisconsin

No one will dispute that microchips can be a valuable tool in helping reunite lost dogs and cats with their owners. In our day-to-day work at Lost Dogs of Wisconsin, we have seen many cases where microchips have resulted in … Continue reading →

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Use Facebook to Help Increase Your Shelter’s Return to Owner Rate

Posted on March 22, 2015 by lostdogsofwisconsin

Many animal shelters in America have contracts with local municipalities to hold “stray” dogs for the state-mandated stray hold to give owners an opportunity to reclaim their lost dog. This period of time varies from state to state. A shelter typically has … Continue reading →

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Correct Microchip Scanning Procedures Saves Lives!

Posted on March 9, 2015 by lostdogsofwisconsin

Here is an easy to print, clip and hang poster for your shelter or vet clinic that explains good microchip scanning procedures.  (Courtesy of Animal Sheltering magazine)

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The Top Five Reasons Shelters Should Post Pictures of Lost and Found Pets on Facebook

Posted on November 15, 2014 by lostdogsofwisconsin

5. Shelters that post pictures and flyers of lost and found pets on Facebook generate goodwill, positive press and donations. 4. Shelters will elevate their reputation in the community from “dogcatcher” to compassionate life-savers. Since “stray” contracts are funded with taxpayer money, … Continue reading →

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Reuniting Lost Dogs With Their Families – How Shelters Can Help

Posted on May 20, 2013 by lostdogsofwisconsin

There are more lost dogs now than there have ever been.  Pet ownership is up and we, as a nation,  are saving more dogs, with many more people choosing adoption as their option. This is a great thing but it … Continue reading →

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