Category Archives: Reunion Stories

Reunion stories that may give you tips, ideas, and motivation to help you find your lost dog.

Bennie’s Story

Posted on July 9, 2017 by

(as told by Bennie’s owners) We live in the Shawnee Nat’l Forest in southern Illinois, about 15 miles from a college town where animals are sometimes abandoned at the end of semester. Bennie appeared at the end of spring semester, … Continue reading →

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We Were Pleased To Meet You, Mimi!

Posted on September 27, 2016 by

  Most of our volunteer work is done via email, telephone and text. We seldom get to meet the owners and dogs that we help. So we were thrilled yesterday when Stephanie and her dog, Mimi, stopped by our booth … Continue reading →

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Dogs Deemed “Unadoptable” Are Saved When They Are Returned to Owner

Posted on February 12, 2016 by

One of the best things about returning dogs (or cats) to their owners is that they don’t have to go through a possibly very flawed “behavior test” at a shelter before adoption. Many scared, confused lost pets may be deemed … Continue reading →

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Trubble, Missing For Three Months, is Safely Captured!

Posted on October 20, 2015 by

After nearly THREE MONTHS on her own, fending for herself, Trubble is home! Trubble went missing on July 27th, 2015 from the owner’s friends house while being dog sat. She was seen for a week-ish at Fernau’s Greenhouse grounds (lots … Continue reading →

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Boiko’s Story

Posted on September 29, 2015 by

Reunited ~ after 14 months on his own! Reunited ~ after 14 months on his own! Boiko the Chocolate Labrador Retriever from #Porterfield in Marinette County. Boiko went missing on July 23, 2014 (over a year ago). Owner (Jeremy) was … Continue reading →

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Randall’s Story

Posted on September 4, 2015 by

This is Randall’s story – as told by Randall’s owners. Randall ran away from my brother’s home when my brother was petsitting. We were on our way to a wedding, and Randall just ran off. That night, Randall ran several … Continue reading →

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Lucy’s Big Adventure (as told by Lucy herself)

Posted on August 1, 2015 by

One very cold and snowy day in January 2015, I had to go outside to go potty. Dad let me outside.  I stayed in his sight, running in the yard.  Dad went back inside the house to get my brother … Continue reading →

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Abby’s Story

Posted on January 12, 2015 by

  One of our greatest challenges at Lost Dogs of Wisconsin is educating  owners, neighbors, family, friends and well-meaning strangers about lost dog behavior. We are often trying to do this in the “heat of the moment” when a dog … Continue reading →

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Heidi’s Story

Posted on January 10, 2015 by

  In late December 2014, we received a sighting report for a dog that had been hanging around a home in Sturtevant, Racine County. One of our volunteers, Cindy H, made contact with the homeowners and gave them suggestions and advice … Continue reading →

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Princessa’s Story Helps Another Lost Dog

Posted on December 12, 2014 by

  At Lost Dogs of Wisconsin our motto is Never Give Up. Our mission has always included educating the public on successful methods of finding shy, lost dogs.  We have found that many owners give up far too soon, so … Continue reading →

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