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Gus is Missing in Spokane Valley, WA

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Status

LOST

Date Last Seen

April 26, 2026

Location Last Seen

Spokane Valley, WA 99212

Nearest Landmark

appleway and thierman

Name

Gus

Sex

Male

PawBoost ID

72844212

Species

Dog

Description

White and Brown Shih Tzu. He has a metal choke collar on

Message from Owner

Please help us get Gus . He’s old and the sweetest boy. He’s been missing since last Monday. He’s got a metal choke collar on and when you pet him he kinda sounds like a broken garbage disposal.

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Samantha J.
3 months ago
Kimberly Hoder Wisniewski thank you so much. i’ll keep this in mind. we just want him back home you know
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Kimberly H.
3 months ago
This baby most likely did not go far based on his size and age. Go door to door, check under decks, in garages, in sheds, under cars, etc. If there is water nearby, check it. Make sure you post on: nextdoor, ring doorbell, lost and found pets, pawboost, petcolove, petfbi, any state, city, and county sites. Let the police, vets, and animal shelters know your dog is missing. If your dog is chipped, let the chip company know also. Put some hot smelly food out on your porch like: hotdogs, smoky links, rotisserie chicken, or canned chicken. I put it on a tortilla if you have one.THEY CAN SMELL A MILE AWAY! Get liquid smoke(comes where the Bar-B-Q sauce is in the store), add to a squirt bottle with water, and spray in the trees near your house. If you don't have liquid smoke,it's okay, you can make juice with chicken broth+Bar-B-Q sauce. Boil it on the stove. Add chili powder or another stinky e. Make sure it's boiling hot and drizzle it on the lawn up to the porch. Also, put something with your scent on it (pillowcase or shirt work great) on the porch too. If you don't have a camera on your porch, take a bag of flour. Make a ring around the food a couple inches out. Mound it all the way around like ant hills. That way You can tell what's eating the food, whether it's a dog or a raccoon or cat, etc. If you have another dog, take it out for a walk and let it lead you.It may be able to pick the missing dog's scent up. Dogs normally come home within 24-48 hours. If yours does not, YOUR Next Step needs to be getting flyers up! •DO NOT CALL YOUR DOG WHEN LOOKING FOR THEM. IT WILL MAKE THEM RUN! •Check cemeteries, schools, golf courses, parks, and cul-de-sacs. Dogs like these because they are quiet. •Make sure that you don't post sightings on social media. You don't want well-meaning people running out to help as he/she will be scared and may run, which could put them in danger. • Posting a reward can also bring out people who only want the money and if they chase the dog, it could also end up running out of fear and into danger. •Do not go to where he/she was seen and call out for him/her as that could scare them and push them out of the area or into danger! You want him/her to settle down and stay in one area so he/she can be trapped, if necessary. Instead take some stinky food and place in a safe place, if you have a camera put it in front the food - to see if he/she comes to eat it. ** If you (THE OWNER) see your dog, do not call out to them or make eye contact- Sit on the ground. Always have some stinky food with you(Hot dogs, rotisserie chicken, or a small bag of Cheetos), to help lure them to you. Do not say anything or make quick moves. Your dog needs to see you, hear you, and smell you - before he/she can process who you are and come to you!!! Once they approach, quietly say a phrase they would be familiar with. If they walk away, stay put for a few minutes. They may be trying to get your scent. If they leave DO NOT CHASE them. If someone calls and says they have your dog, ask them to take a picture. If they say they saw your dog, ask them a trick question like, " oh, does he still have his orange collar on?" If you feel it's legit, ask " what were they doing- running, walking, etc. And which direction did they go in
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Mary K.
3 months ago
Just saw a dog like this on Spokane lost/found dogs. He. Ight be there
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Kate P.
3 months ago
So scary to be lost. 🙏🏻
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Andrea M.
3 months ago
Shared 🙏🏻 🙏🏻 🙏🏻
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Richard B.
3 months ago
Elaine Appleton can I ask you question?
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Elaine A.
3 months ago
I hope you guys are reunited soon.
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Mon L.
3 months ago
Shared 🙏 💕
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Michelle O.
3 months ago
Freddie B's Furry Friends Rescue 501c3 non-profit
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Carol D.
3 months ago
🙏❤️🙏
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