Sunrise, FL Lost Male Dog, Leo Is Missing

Facebook Community Response

Nelly S.

2 weeks ago

Don't lose hope, Leo will be found! 🙏🙏🐾🐾

Angela H.

2 weeks ago

🙏🙏🙏

Jenya I.

2 weeks ago

Lisa Gilbert not yet, but I’m about to

Denise L.

2 weeks ago

✝️🙏🏻✝️

Pamela G.

2 weeks ago

Lost Pets —Put your cell number on all posts. —Call microchip company and report lost. Make sure your info is up-to-date. —Call your fur baby, especially, in the evening (7-10 pm or so) and early in the morning (before 6 am) when there isn’t much traffic. Call at intervals from home and your chosen search areas. REPEAT and give time to come. —Drive around in your vehicles during this time, as well. They typically know familiar engine sounds. REPEAT and give time to come. Use a megaphone. —An idea that we do in our neighborhood on occasion: Place each paper in a plastic sheet cover so that opening is at bottom. Print his/her pic and info (with name and breed, a couple of words he/she knows, and your number) in very large font on 8.5 x 11 pieces of card stock paper (preferrably white, neon yellow or neon green). The less words (and larger), the better. Then staple bottom two or three times (with opening at bottom so that moisture can't enter.) Tape or staple to windows, signs, trees. —Leave treats that he/she likes. —Leave pieces of clothes and/or fabric of any kind with scent of home strewn along sparsely in areas. —Designate volunteers or friends to check a couple of animal shelters daily for you. —When you see the animal, squat or sit to be at eye level. Speak gently. Have treats handy. 🐕 🐱 🙏 —Send a pic and info to local animal shelter.

Sharon P.

2 weeks ago

SURVIVAL MODE IN LOST DOGS Many lost dogs, even friendly dogs, will start using their natural instincts in order to survive. When dogs begin to use their natural instincts, they become afraid of things they used to be comfortable with even familiar humans.They become focused on surviving and will perceive everything as a threat, even their owner. This means the dog will run and hide from their owner, even if they normally have a great relationship. When approached or called by an owner or stranger the dog is instinctively fearful and runs away from the “threat”. Chasing the dog increases the dog’s level of fear towards people. The dog will do whatever it needs to do to escape the threat whether that be disappearing into the woods or frantically running into traffic. Lost dogs who aren’t being pursued or pressured will make very wise decisions to survive. Lost dogs that are being pressured will stay in “panic” mode and will make very poor decisions such as running through traffic. When this behavior is being exhibited the dog is said to be in feral, survival or flight mode. When a dog is in Survival mode you need to; -Remain calm. Dogs pick up energy and a nervous or panicked energy will frighten the dog. -Be Silent. DO NOT CALL or YELL for dog to come. The dog in survival mode only hears a loud noise and will run away from it. -Assume a non threatening position. Sit on the ground with your back to the dog, keep the dog in sight using peripheral vision. -Avoid eye contact. Eye contact is intimidating to scared dogs.DO NOT MAKE EYE CONTACT OR STARE AT DOG -Use slow movements. Fast movements are threatening and will cause the dog to run. DO NOT LUNGE OR TRY TO GRAB THE DOG. -Allow the dog to approach you. Do not try to approach, advancing towards a scared dog will make them run. -Allow ONE person at a time try to work with the dog. A group is threatening, pick one calm person to try and lure dog to them using above methods. -Take your time. Do not rush this process can be lengthy but rushing to secure the dog could scare it more. -Allow the dog to relax and settle in one area. A trap may be utilized to secure scared dog

Carol G.

2 weeks ago

Keep searching!

Cary C.

2 weeks ago

*** this is a template I post to help, I do not research companies who search for pets, there are some good ones who do help. Just do your due diligence and please be careful of those telling you to go to pages, sites, etc. for help, they may be legit or may not, just check them out.. Any company or person who helps find pets will have a legitimate business and advertise you can find on multiple places with an internet search.. here is good info about scams https://www.bbb.org/article/scams/8612-lost-pet-watch-out-for-this-text-message-scam Check local Humane Society, county shelters and local rescues. Also post on Pawboost .com, nextdoor .com and the vets .com plus petco lost and found onlinr. See if there is a Facebook page "lost and found pets of (your county and surrounding counties)... check Humane Society and local animal shelter daily, they usually only give 3 days before adopting out. Post flyers locally and on doors of local businesses who will allow.. Make a sign with photo and place in your yard or apt_condo window if allowed. The more people who see the better. Check local rescues too. Contact your microchip company and flag the chips as lost pets and make sure all your contact info is updated. See if your neighbors have security video with your pet leaving or being picked up. If you adopted and don't know if microchipped (most are) contact the rescue, shelter, etc and get the microchip info to contact and update. https://www.preventivevet.com/dogs/how-to-update-your-pets-microchip https://www.petco.com/content/petco/PetcoStore/en_US/pet-services/resource-center/seasonal-topics/Tips-to-Find-Lost-Pets.html

AnaMaria R.

2 weeks ago

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Lisa G.

2 weeks ago

Jenya Praying home soon!! Did you contact PI Jamie Katz ?? She is AMAZING with her tracking dogs