Kinglake West, VIC Lost Female Dog, Strudel Is Missing

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Noddy K.

5 days ago

Bump

Siannon B.

5 days ago

I hope you find your beautiful Strudle safe and sound soon.

Elizabeth O.

5 days ago

Please contact Milly's search and reunite

Annunziata S.

5 days ago

I hope this beautiful baby is found safe soon

Heather S.

5 days ago

Lost Dog. Hope your fur baby is home soon. I’ve listed a few sites to post on and other things to do which may help. 🙏🏻🤞 If not done already, may need to update chip details here, you can also flag them lost or stolen: Central Animal Records Australia (laorgest site in Australia). https://car.com.au/ Get as many flyers out in the area last missing. Leave a piece of your clothing where last seen, they will often return there. Door knock. If suspected stolen check CCTV footage in area. Check on Gumtree pet sales Do a search on Facebook for Lost/stolen Dogs/Pets Victoria/Melbourne. There are lots of them, post to as many as you can. Share remembering to put location and date to areas of Melbourne, there are many others too:- Lost and Found Pets/Dogs in South Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne https://www.facebook.com/groups/341345099324010/?ref=share Lost Pets Northern Suburbs https://m.facebook.com/groups/1391655430933952/?ref=share Victorian Lost Pet Register - VLPR https://www.facebook.com/LPRVictoria/ Lost Found Missing Pets Australia https://www.facebook.com/groups/306117436921910/?ref=share Lost Pets and Adoptions, Melbourne and Regional Vic https://www.facebook.com/groups/2049356722005386/?ref=share LOST/STOLEN DOGS OF VICTORIA AUSTRALIA https://www.facebook.com/groups/217830494925149/?ref=share https://www.facebook.com/groups/183018378476607/?ref=share Community Pet sites in your area Lost Pets sites in your area Don’t forget to make a list where you’ve posted online and continuously go back and bump (moves your post to top) and update any news especially if found. And check in person as well as look online at The Lost Dogs' Home, an appointment must be made to go, but definitely go, as mistakes have been known to happen. https://dogshome.com/lost-dogs/ Report Lost on RSPCA Victoria and/or RSPCA Aust. https://rspcavic.org/lost-pet/ Contact Lort Smith link to Shelters in all areas. https://lortsmith.com/adoptions/lost-and-found-pets/ Be aware of certain services, many are scams, operating from USA they are not legitimate, don’t give them money. If you get your pet back invest in one of these, best $20 you will spend, tag with QR code when scanned by a smartphone will give your details, saving on the stress of dog going to a vet, pound etc. https://car.com.au/collections/all-products/products/smart-tag A different QR tag that has other useful information https://fetchd.com.au Lockable lead if you leave pet at shops etc. https://www.superlockupleads.com. Hope he/she’s is found. 🙏🏻🤞

Debbie M.

5 days ago

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Debbie M.

5 days ago

Scent scent scent Scent is everything in helping a lost dog find its way home . Please hang out owners and dogs used and worn clothing , towels , socks and sheets out front in the hopes your furbaby picks it up and finds its way home . Lights on and gate open . Not everyone is on Facebook so start door knocking , print off flyers and letterbox drop in and around your area or the area where your furbaby went missing . Print off flyers and post in areas where they will be seen , intersections , supermarkets , local Shops , dog parks , bus stops . It’s about getting word out and everyone helping . If the dog is spotted approach with caution , don’t chase it as it could run off (flight mode) . Take a photo and let the owner know asap !! Remember scent scent scent ! All the best x

Debbie M.

5 days ago

Check with neighbours and surrounding Call all local vets and pounds Check all surrounding CCTV for any suspicious activity or foxes Late night early morning call is very important incase caught in neighbours garage etc Take a torch to reflect eyes If rural areas try a thermal drone or monoculars Flyers are important Pets often found close by as held by neighbours too afraid to call.pound in fear pet will be euthanised Physically check pounds as mistakes are made Chips can fail reading. Check marketplace & gumtree for quick resale. Call council roadside collections also to eliminate the worst. If recently relocated pets are known to travel back to old residence

Debbie M.

5 days ago

Dogs in Flight Mode (Also Known as Survival Mode): What It Is and How to Help When a dog goes missing and days pass without a single sighting, the worry can feel overwhelming. You might wonder: Why hasn’t anyone seen them? Why won’t they come when called? How can a beloved dog vanish into thin air? The answer often lies in something called flight mode—also known as survival mode—a powerful, involuntary response that helps dogs survive perceived danger. Understanding this state is essential if you want to bring a lost dog home safely. 🧠 What Is Flight Mode (aka Survival Mode)? Flight mode, sometimes referred to as survival mode, is not DISOBEDIENCE. It’s NOT POOR TRAINING It’s not that your dog doesn’t love you. It’s a neurobiological reaction to stress and fear, deeply wired into a dog’s nervous system. When a dog experiences something frightening—like storms, fireworks, being looked after , an accident, being rehomed, or even just getting lost—they may go into a state of extreme survival instinct. In this state, their body and brain prepare for one thing only: escape. They’re not “choosing” to run—they physically and mentally can’t do anything else. ⚡ What Happens Inside the Dog’s Brain? When fear kicks in, the amygdala (the brain’s fear centre) takes over. Within seconds: * Adrenaline surges, pushing blood to the muscles and speeding up breathing and heart rate. * Cortisol floods the system, keeping them in a hyper-alert state. * The part of the brain that handles logic, memory, and recognition gets suppressed. This means: * Your dog might not recognise your voice or even your face. * They likely won’t respond to their name, whistles, or familiar commands. * Instead of running to safety, they run from everything—even you. Even confident, well-trained dogs can enter flight/survival mode under stress. It’s instinct, not choice. 🚫 What Not to Do As humans, our first instinct is to call out, search the area, or try to chase a dog we’ve spotted. But for a dog in flight (or survival) mode, those actions feel like pressure or even threat. Avoid: * ❌ Shouting or calling (can sound like anger to a frightened dog) * ❌ Chasing or approaching directly (triggers escape reflex) * ❌ Bringing crowds of people to help search These can make the dog flee farther or into dangerous areas. ✅ What You Should Do If you believe a dog is in flight/survival mode, take a calm and strategic approach: 1. Stop having people actively search unless advised – Reduce human activity in the area. Don’t have anyone come to search. 2. Create a scent base – Leave unwashed clothing or bedding where the dog was last seen, collect some of your wee and pour it around this spot or onto some wood. 3. Set up a quiet feeding station – Offer food and water in a low-traffic spot. If you see them don’t call out or move just stop, sit down turn side on or have your back to them & avoid eye contact. 4. Use trail cameras – These help track the dog’s movements without human interference. 5. Log all sightings immediately – Include time, location, direction of travel, and behaviour. 6. Stay consistent – Changing tactics too often can disrupt progress. Small amount of food out late evening and checked early morning, ( don’t put a lot out as you want them to keep coming back instead of being full and staying away ) Patience is key. If sighted - stop where you are and sit down, do not call out or approach, don’t call their name,instead say good girl/boy …. ( what ever their name is). Say words or phrases you use at home that gets them excited or happy and avoid direct eye contact. ⏳ How Long Can It Last? Some dogs calm down within hours. Others, especially rescues or dogs with trauma histories, can remain in flight/survival mode for days or even weeks. Over time, most dogs begin to relax when: * They’re no longer being pursued * A consistent food source appears * They feel safe and undisturbed * Familiar scents start to reappear That’s when recovery becomes possible—through either a slow reintroduction or a humane trap.

Debbie M.

5 days ago

‼️PLEASE READ ENTIRELY‼️ Contact all local veterinary clinics in and surrounding the area your dog was lost. Was your dog lost from home? - If yes, have you placed a “LOST DOG” sign on your front fence? - If yes, leave your dog’s bed in the front yard along with an item of your clothing. (The reason for this is to help your dog scent their way back home, if able). Have you door knocked all the neighbours surrounding the area your dog was lost? (Dogs have been found hiding in backyards, under houses and in bushland at the back of.neighbours properties.) Have you searched under bridges and in drains? Dogs have been found trapped under bridges and have fallen in drains unable to get back out. (A little dog last week fell down a drain and after the owner read my recommendations she checked the drains surrounding her home and found her dog trapped in the drain. The owner was extremely grateful for this advice.) ‼️ IMPORTANT‼️ Was your dog lost near bushland/state forests/reserves/parks/rivers/creeks? If yes, please search these areas for your darling dog. Take some food (try hot chicken). Dogs are often lost, hiding or trapped in parkland/bushland surrounding the area they were lost. They can get caught in heavy vegetation, collars and harnesses can get caught on branches or fences, leads can get caught in vegetation on the ground or they can fall down embankments and are unable to climb back out. Ten dogs recently lost: - dog found trapped in a lantana filled gully unable to move. - dog trapped in a dry river bed. - dog trapped in a riverbed with water. - dog had fallen down a steep embankment unable to climb out. - dog trapped in thick bushland. - dog hiding in a reserve. - two dogs found entangled in vines. - two dogs trapped in mangroves. When dogs are lost, hiding or trapped n bushland searching is the only way dogs are found otherwise they would not have survived. The majority of searches took between 27 - 72 hours to find their dogs however some searches took up to 10 days to find their dog in the bushland. WARNING: Bushland and long grass is extremely high risk for paralysis ticks. Tick Preventative not 100% effective. Paralysis ticks sit and wait on the end of overgrown or longer grasses for movement to attach to your dog or cat! Paralysis ticks can attach anywhere on your dog’s or cat’s body and can hide in areas you may not be able to see clearly, such as deep inside your dog’s or cat’s ear, between toes, inside the mouth. Check your dogs throughly when found. If sighted DO NOT CALL OUT OR CHASE your dog, instead SIT ON THE GROUND or CROUCH DOWN, hold out food/treats (if available), MAKE NO SUDDEN MOVEMENTS, wait for your dog to approach you then try to secure your dog. Your dog could currently be in “flight mode” which means they will not initially recognize you if sighted and it will require patience to rescue.

Strudel is Missing in Kinglake West, VIC

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