Missing Animal Response Network
Lost Pet Recovery Training By Kat Albrecht
What does talking to stray cats, urinating into a cup, and spreading dirty kitty litter all have in common? All three are methods that cat owners have falsely been told will help to bring their lost cat back home. But how do we know these methods are false or ineffective, especially when so many …
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The following story of JB-the-cat was shared with me by his guardian (Donna Quinta) early in my pet detective career, probably in 1998. It remains one of my most favorite lost cat recovery stories not only because it is amazing, but also because it demonstrates how many domestic cats (like JB) that …
STRAY: adjective \'stra \ "having escaped from a proper or intended place" (Merriam-Webster Dictionary) Our words are powerful. The words that we use to describe something can influence our perception of that topic and thus affect our …
So, when do you set a trap for a lost dog? The short and simple answer is when you have the dog eating on a trail camera in a specific location. Starting from the moment they escape or get loose; you need to remain calm. We know losing a pet can be one of the most stressful times in your life. …
Losing a pet can be one of the most stressful times in your life. Most pet owners these days treat their pets like children or at least consider them part of the family. Our best advice for a lost or stray dog is to LURE them back, DO NOT CHASE after them. So, what does DO NOT CHASE mean …
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2 Day Lost Pet Recovery Seminar – 3 Day MAR K9 Boot Camp With SMART, CT Dog Gone Recovery, and My Dog’s Place MYSTIC, CTMay 18th-May 22, 2019 FEATURING KAT ALBRECHT Pet Detective and Missing Animal Response Network Director Devon Thomas Treadwell The …
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What is a Microchip? A microchip is a permanent method of electronic identification. The chip itself is very small – about the size of a grain of rice – and is implanted subcutaneously (just under the skin) between the shoulder blades at the back of your pet's neck. Each chip has a unique number …
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Here is our most favorite story of how "calming signals" helped to recover a lost (skittish) dog. Feel free to share this video with dog owners when you're trying to explain WHY they should use calming signals (why they should SIT DOWN) and why they should NOT STAND, LOOK AT, or CALL their lost …
