Featured Happy Tails! May 2026 – Lost & Found Dogs, Cats, & Pets That Were Reunited in May
PawBoost loves to share happy endings! Check out May’s Featured Happy Tails to learn how these fur babies were reunited with their families.
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Murphy: Lost Cat Reunited in Land O’ Lakes, FL!
“Murphy has three other cat siblings and two dogs. Our front door was accidentally left open just a smidge after walking our dogs. He must’ve snuck his paw through and pushed it open before running out.
We were walking the perimeter of our house because we saw his face peeking through the bushes in our backyard camera. We carried around a bowl of his food and eventually heard him meowing in the swamp area behind our house. We sat down, put the food in front of us, and he slowly inched his way back to us! Through PawBoost, I got a lot of helpful comments, giving me tips! Their users recommended I buy cameras and leave clothing out, and ultimately, those tips helped me bring Murphy back home.
PawBoost gave me the hope and confidence that I would find my cat again. It also connects you with other people who give very helpful advice and help spread the word around! Thank you, everyone, for your help and tips! Murphy is home safe and sound!”
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Cricket: Lost Cat Reunited in San Carlos, CA!
“Cricket, aka “Baby”, is an indoor-only cat. He is a lover, not a fighter, and not the best athlete. He loves to cuddle with the two dogs and other cats in our house. He got out through a small slit in a screened window while I was away after having surgery.
I posted to PawBoost and followed the advice of a community member, HappyCatLady, and purchased an outdoor camera, fixing it on a food bowl. I spotted him on the camera over several nights, but he would always run away before I could get to him, so I rented a trap from PHS.
We were able to successfully trap Cricket at 3 am after he was out for 26 days!!! I had to stay up all night, and there was a failed attempt at 1 am, but eventually we got him! He was very thin but happy to be back inside!
I don’t know if I would have known that Cricket was nearby otherwise. He appeared on the camera exactly at dusk, as predicted by HappyCatLady!”
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Wendy: Lost Dog Reunited in Roanoke, VA!
“We were seated about to eat lunch. We tied Wendy to the chair, but she wasn’t tied off tightly enough, and something spooked her, and she got loose. Chased her on foot for about a mile before I lost sight of her.
We had received some tips from locals due to the PawBoost flyers that we sent out. PawBoost helped spread awareness. Also, it gave us great suggestions, help, and advice, like flyering, which led to finding her. Thanks, PawBoost!
I want to also thank everyone for your prayers, your concern, and your help. They have led us to find Wendy. Thank you, God. Thank you, thank you!”
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Found Dog Reunited in Oklahoma City, OK!
“I was in Oklahoma City for a conference. A stop at the Botanical Gardens led us to an older Chihuahua. He was obviously hot and distressed, and upon asking everyone in the park, it was apparent he was lost.
My husband and I took him to a vet to be scanned for a chip. The vet’s office said we could board him there for a few days until one of the animal agencies could come and get him. While there, I posted on PawBoost hoping for a miracle.
The next day, my husband walked back to the clinic and Ubered the pup to be fostered. Within a few hours of my husband transferring the dog, there was a comment from a woman on my PawBoost post saying the dog was hers. She then called me. She had lost the dog 2 months prior. She didn’t even live in Oklahoma City, but she had been there for a surgery, and while someone else was supposed to be watching the dog, he got lost.
Took one day to find the owner, after she had been searching for two months. PawBoost is my go-to, and in this case, it was a miracle worker!
Thanks to the OKC vet campus, Misty at OKC Angel fund, and Woodlake Animal Hospital.”
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Baylee: Lost Dog Reunited in Glenwood City, WI!
“The night Baylee ran away, there were gunshots from target practicing at a nearby home. She got scared and ran away. We were looking for her, and the family helping us in the search spotted her.
Thanks to posting and sharing flyers, we were able to get leads on where she was seen.
PawBoost helped with suggestions on what to do. Their suggestions on what to do helped us. In such a desperate time, you don’t know what to do, and PawBoost helped us to get organized.
Thank you for all of your positive vibes, suggestions, and support. We are grateful beyond words! What an amazing resource!”
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