Benson, NC Lost Female Dog, Chuca Is Missing

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Joni B.

3 days ago

~~~Give a copy of the picture with information to the mailman in the area… They encounter many people & situation… Put a sign with information & picture in your front yard if you can & @ stop signs… For found animals Please take him to check for a microchip it’s free @ any Vet,Pet store etc. … Always get your animal microchipped, it gives a better chance of being reunited… There is always the possibility that a neighbor may have taken your “Fur~Baby” in thinking it was abandoned… Report any animal missing or found to your local dog pound… PetCo has free software that uses photo recognition to match your photo to photos from rescues and shelters…

Angie S.

5 days ago

Any updates? Sightings? Please check shelter in person and report lost there.

Jill V.

7 days ago

Shared 🙏🏻

7 days ago

🙏🏼 Please ask that people DO NOT try to chase, follow, or call out to your dog if spotted. Whenever possible, it’s best if people report sightings and direction of travel to owner immediately, and don’t post specific sighting locations publicly. Dogs that are scared/lost often won’t recognize their owners when in that mindset and may not act at all like they do at home- even a super friendly and social dog can quickly go into fear/survival mode and run away from even the people they know. Avoid calling out or whistling to the dog – they will likely run away if they are in fear mode and it makes it even harder to safely contain them. It’s important for a lost dog to remain in the same area so it can be safely brought home, and unfortunately many well meaning people scare these dogs away and owners must start the search over. Even stopping a car nearby or closing a car door can be enough to accidentally scare the dog off. As soon as possible, the owners/guardians should place some items like unwashed laundry that smell strongly of their owners (clothes, socks, sheets) in the area last seen. Dogs in particular who get lost from an unfamiliar location almost always circle back to the place they got lost from, often at dusk or dawn when it’s quiet. Check the clothing/laundry spots at dusk and dawn, sometimes dogs are found laying on these items. Place the items in a place away from the road so the dog doesn’t move toward traffic. Keep in mind, the dogs won’t be using their noses when they are scared, and may not smell treats or recognize the scent or voice of their owners right away. For those who the dog knows - if you are close, don’t move toward the dog. It’s best to sit or lay down and pretend to eat something delicious (smack lips, “mmmm yum yum”), loud crinkly chip or food bags help. Avoid eye contact, stay facing sideways, and avoid making movements toward them (if needed walk in general direction in an arch). If they move toward you, ignore them and then drop some food/treats! If you reach for them too soon, they may run off again. Be cautious offering a large reward for a scared dog on the run – it can hurt the dog’s chances of being safely recovered (people are more likely to call out and chase/follow the dog for a reward, which can cause the dog to run farther away or continue hiding). Eye-catching, clear flyers with the dog’s photo, your phone number in big font, and phrases like “scared- do not whistle at or chase” and “contact owner with sightings immediately” can help prevent even well-meaning people from scaring the dog more (and accidentally setting the dog running blindly into the road/traffic).

Debbie B.

7 days ago

Please check on Petfinder. com, petharbor. com, Petco. com, Craigslist. Please post on Nextdoor. com Please make a Pawboost. com post. Notify shelter. Please make sure your microchip contact information is up to date with the company. Ask neighbors to check security cameras and all places a dog may hide or become trapped…garages, sheds, outdoor pipes, crawlspaces, etc. Go out in quiet night. Call softly and maybe shake treat bag. Leave unlaundered family scented clothing near your home. Notify mail carriers. Place posters out. Prayers for safe return. You may want to consider contacting a recommended pet tracker in your area who has tracking dogs, drones and thermal drones, and traps. Please contact your local Rescues and veterinarians for pet tracker recommendations. If not available, google for your area and require references. Please leave adequate shelter and water near home due to temps

Kathy B.

1 week ago

Shared🙏

Megan C.

1 week ago

I hope you find the owner