Med is Missing in Centreville, VA

Description

Black with silver paws, 55lbs, fluffy coat

Message from Owner

🚨 LOST DOG 🚨 CENTREVILLE, VA – NEAR STILLFIELD PL & PLEASANT VALLEY AND AROUND CUB RUN TRAIL | JUST ADOPTED - UNFAMILIAR WITH THE AREA. PLEASE DO NOT CHASE OR TRY TO CATCH HIM – PLEASE CALL THE NUMBER ON THE FLYER WITH ANY SIGHTINGS. 🚫 DO NOT CALL OUT TO, FOLLOW, OR CHASE ➡️ Following on foot or by car is chasing. ➡️ Chasing is terrifying to a lost dog and often causes them to bolt into traffic or far outside the search area. 🧠 WHY THIS MATTERS (PLEASE READ THIS PART): THIS DOG MAY BE IN SURVIVAL MODE. Survival mode is a documented and common state where a lost dog becomes highly fearful—even of familiar people. In this state: • Dogs often do not recognize their own family. • Calling out, approaching, or trying to “help” usually backfires. • Chasing increases panic and danger—not safety. Well-intentioned actions can unintentionally cause lost dogs to run into traffic or disappear for days or even weeks. ✅ WHAT ACTUALLY HELPS: • Report sightings immediately with the exact time, location, and direction of travel. • Please report older sightings too - we are mapping movement patterns. • Check Ring and security cameras and enable animal alerts. • Share this post so others understand not to chase. • HELP KEEP FLYERS UP throughout the area. 📣 PLEASE SHARE THIS FLYER WITH: Neighbors • People walking the area • Businesses • Dog walkers • Community pages • Facebook groups • Email lists 🚫 PLEASE DO NOT ACTIVELY SEARCH FOR HIM Walking around calling his name or trying to locate him can unintentionally push him farther away from the area where he currently feels safest. If you encounter him: Get low to the ground, avoid direct eye contact, turn your body slightly sideways, remain calm, and do not pursue him. If he leaves, let him go, and call the owner immediately with his location. 💙 Every accurate sighting matters. Every person who resists the urge to chase gives this dog the best chance of making it home safely