Reunited!

For huge animal lovers, looking out for the well being of our pets is one of the most important things to us.  After all, they are family! It's so unfortunate and heart wrenching when one of our beloved pets goes missing.  If you're anything like me, you'd be in an absolute panic, not knowing where to start, where to look and what kind of steps you'd have to take to hopefully reunite with your loved one.  I'm sure Samuel Peterson felt the same when his dog Checkers went missing last week.  Checkers is a search and rescue dog who helped look for victims of the Oso, Washington mudslide.  Checkers was missing for a day before a resident of Snohomish County spotted her taking a swim in their pool!  Samuel Peterson had posted reports of his missing dog online that the resident saw.  Checkers and Samuel were finally (a day is a long time in a dogs life and their owners too when they're missing!) reunited! I love hearing stories about animals finding their homes again.  Congratulations  to Checkers and Mr. Peterson!

 

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                            Checkers at her best helping with the search and rescue efforts!

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                             Checkers with Samuel Peterson! Reunited and it feels so good!

Just a few pointers if your pet goes missing:

First and foremost don't give up hope! There is always a chance that you can find your pet and bring them home safe and sound.  Make flyers and post them all around with your number, a picture of your pet, and your pets description. Call any nearby shelters as often as possible, leave your number with them so if your pet does turn up they have a way to reach you.  Post something online! The internet is such a huge part of our lives now so why not use it to your advantage when it comes to getting your baby back! Drive or walk around calling your pets name, they could be closer than you think. Go door to door and ask anyone if they have seen or have any information regarding your pet.  If they're not micro chipped, be sure to have their collar and id tag on them at all times with their information.  This will give you a better chance of finding them.   

I hope this kind of thing never happens to any of you and your pets but if it does just remember your baby wants to come home just as much as you want them to so be persistent and never stop looking! 

Take care all!