Category Archives: Reunion Stories

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

Large Intersection Signs Bring Mama Home

Posted on December 17, 2022 by lostdogsofwisconsin

Using large signs is one of the most effective things you can do to get your lost dog back home. Signs alert passing motorists who may see your dog and then instantly have the phone number to call. Here is … Continue reading →

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Lynn’s Story

Posted on December 30, 2021 by lostdogsofwisconsin

(as told by Gina from Chasing Daylight Animal Shelter in Tomah, Wisconsin) Lynn is a story of survival….She was out on her own for 59 days….She was a dog lost off of transport from Waco, Texas who arrived in Tomah, … Continue reading →

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Penny, a Five Pound Dog is Home After Sixteen Days!

Posted on December 27, 2021 by lostdogsofwisconsin

It’s time for our Monday Miracle! Penny from #BeaverDam#Dodge County is home after 16 days! After two weeks missing in the cold, rain and windy weather in Beaver Dam, Dodge County, Wisconsin, and not one sighting in those two weeks, … Continue reading →

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Dexter’s Story – A Newly Adopted Dog is Lost in Frigid Temperatures in Northern Wisconsin for 7 Nights

Posted on February 22, 2021 by lostdogsofwisconsin

As told by Esther Maina, Lost Dogs of Wisconsin volunteer Dexter, a shy and timid dog, was surrendered by his former owners. After four weeks in the shelter he was finally adopted. When they arrived home, before they could grab … Continue reading →

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Prince’s Story – Thought to Be Deceased, Prince the Pug is Alive and Back Home!

Posted on December 10, 2018 by lostdogsofwisconsin

As told by David Woods, Lost Dogs of Wisconsin caseworker for Marathon County Prince the pug, lost from Wausau, Marathon County in November and reported as deceased is actually alive and was reunited with his owners yesterday.  Last week, the … Continue reading →

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Zena’s Story

Posted on September 2, 2018 by lostdogsofwisconsin

Zena went missing from Somers Township in Kenosha County on July 8, 2018.  She was successfully trapped on August 18, 2018.  Here is a writeup we received from Zena’s owner: Lost Dogs of Wisconsin helped to get my dog Zena … Continue reading →

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Merlin’s Story

Posted on August 2, 2018 by lostdogsofwisconsin

Local and county Facebook groups are doing an important service to their communites but when they are giving out bad advice they need to be called out on it.  They are hurting, not helping the cause. Continue reading →

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Colt’s Story

Posted on July 31, 2018 by lostdogsofwisconsin

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 →

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Whisky’s Story – A Volunteer Matchmaker Notices Whisky’s Photo on a Shelter Website a Month After He Went Missing

Posted on February 7, 2018 by lostdogsofwisconsin

  Whisky- A dog who went missing on December 31, 2017 finally went home today February 4, 2018 after being turned into an animal shelter. After almost 6 weeks of being missing one of our volunteers and Helping Lost Pets … Continue reading →

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Charlie’s Story – A Veteran’s Dog is Safely Back Home

Posted on February 3, 2018 by lostdogsofwisconsin

Charlie, a Veteran’s service dog went missing since November 29, 2017 from his home in Milwaukee.  There were some reports from eyewitnesses who had seen him get hit by a car and then run off. Almost two months later our … Continue reading →

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