The owner of one of our dogs recently lost their dog over the Canadian boarder in Grand Forks, BC. There have been many Facebook posts regarding sightings of the dog but it is simply too terrified to come near any strangers.

So, the search continues while I think about stories which I’ve been told of how some others recovered their lost dog.

First, a registered microchip can be read by most veterinarians giving contact info on the owners and breeders or the dog. This works well if the dog can be secured by a stranger but is of no use if the dog is weary of strangers or unapproachable.

Now, a story of a dog that was lost on the 4th of July during a camping trip. The dog was camping with the owners in a campground when all of the sudden it became scared of all the fireworks and ran off. The dog did not return the next day or the next when the owners had to leave. They had left posters about their lost dog and hoped someone would find the dog and contact them. However, no one ever called about the dog.

So, they decided to return to the campground to search for their dog. Unsuccessful, they left some dog food and clothing with their scent on it near the camping spot and again returned a couple days later. The dog food was gone but still no dog. Again, they returned to check the area a couple days later after leaving more dog food. This time, upon returning, their dog was laying on the clothing next to the empty dish. When the dog noticed its owners it began smiling only as a Chessie can showing its excitement at finally being found.

We hope no one ever looses their dog but if you ever do it might be worth the effort to leave some clothing behind in a safe spot. Hopefully, this will provide your dog enough security and assurance that you will return soon to find them.