Sarnia/Lambton Pet Search/Secure

11/12/2025

It’s over folks!!

Thanks to the amazing Mariah Gosset, “Whimsy” is now safe!

This morning, Mariah noticed a “strange” dog in the field across from her home, and in socking feet, was able to pick “Whimsy” up, by staying CALM.

Mariah Gosset, you are a hero!!!

But there are a lot more, including every single person that shares a post, that cares about the less fortunate, even when they have 4 legs🐶!

Thanks Danielle, for sending me the post early this morning, I sent the post on to the people that had seen “Whimsy” on Crediton Line and Shipka line, all of them confirmed this was the dog, and trust me, I was not taking pictures of what Whimsy looks like, body wise, it will make you 😢.

But she is safe at the Brights Grove Animal Hospital, and I will try and keep all you amazing people up to date on her progress, she is absolutely beautiful, amazing, and the kindest soul with such expressive eyes, she will melt you to your knees😍.

There are so many people to thank, so many that put everything aside to help a little forlorn, starving dog🥺.

To Tristan McIndoe, with children and cats and dogs of her own, gave not only of her time, but of her giant heart, and to her Mom as well, that kept traps baited and scented.

I also had a trap at Bonnie Garton’s farm, herself and Brian were absolutely amazing, and when Whimsy showed up, and was at least 50 yards from the trap, Tristan and her Mom, sprang into action to move it, but unfortunately, Whimsy, in search of food, had moved on.

To Jenn Paff, who reached out with a phone number, to Jen Cherry-Fuller, that tossed Whimsy some food, thank you!!! You were more instrumental then you will ever know!

To my buddy and friend Dave Hornblower, who the next day, took the drone out, to see if we could see Whimsy in the surrounding fields🙂you’re the best!

To Marianne Ducharme, that met me, bought raw meat for the trap, and took a drive, after the last sighting.

Whimsy was not microchipped, so we may never know her story, but she is an ABSOLUTE GEM, and will make the best pet around!

To Bright’s Grove animal hospital and the Official Sarnia & District Humane Society, who are entrusted with her care, thank you!

To each and every single one of you, that never turn your back on missing and lost pets, thank you!

“The world would be a nicer place if everyone had the ability to to love as unconditionally as a dog”.

Whimsy has a way to go to be a healthy girl again, but I know that every single one of you are in her corner♥️♥️🐾🐾🐾

Whimsy was almost 20 km from last sighting.

11/09/2025

11/09/2025

Frankie, the kitty from Watford, is back in the house!

10/31/2025

Went missing Last Friday night on Kathleen ave sarnia. He has never been outdoors so I hope somebody may have taken him in.

10/28/2025

What is “HAB”?

HAB is the acronym for HUMAN/ANIMAL/BOND.

This story is the epitome of just that!

A month ago, I got a call from a very frantic cat owner by the name of Becca MacDonald. Herself and a friend (they are both from Windsor) had rented an Airbnb in Port Franks.
For those that don’t visit this area behind McPhearsons restaurant on 21, it is a forested area with seasonal cottages interspersed with permanent homes, and rentals mixed in.
Becca wanted to take along her best friend GOOSE, her cat.

Let this be a subtle reminder, 1st of all to ZIP TIE carriers, and to remember that most cats aren’t fancy about long car rides, and sure enough, Goose shifted his weight, out pops the prongs, and there goes Goose!

So I went up to meet Becca and Ryan, by this time Goose had already been missing a couple of days.
They informed me that they had seen Goose, in the ivy covered hill, but he wouldn’t come, however, they were pretty sure where he had ran to.
Thankfully, they had walked around the area and had talked to a couple of people, so I explained that we can’t trespass, we must have permission to set up traps and cameras. Here is where my “new team” came in😏♥️.

I talked to the gentleman across the road, who called the owner of the property, oddly, also a resident of Windsor.
Karen, we can’t thank you enough for opening your heart and property to us for the last month!

So, I set up, and with explicit instructions, and Ryan on my camera, to keep the volume up! And keep the phone next to your ear.
Sure enough, Goose showed up, along with a couple of other cats, and then Momma raccoon.
Unfortunately, the food was in the wrong place, Momma raccoon set it off, got trapped, and Goose saw it!
Trust me when I tell you, animals that witness others being trapped, know what that trap does, and now Goose was having nothing to do with it.
To complicate matters, their stay at the Airbnb was over, they had work commitments, but we had to keep food going to keep Goose in the area, so I brought up my 48 inch TruCatch that I use on dogs.
Trapping is a patience game, and the pet will dictate when they are ready, not us.

So now we are in a bit of a pickle, because we are far away, and in steps Vicky.
Vicky lives there full time, but also had other commitments, but bless her heart, she went over when she could, and added more kibble.
Eventually, I also brought up my 42”TruCatch as well, we had to get Goose, and we weren’t giving up!
Becca was by far, one of the most dedicated cat owners I have ever seen! But also remember, you must stay calm!
Animals smell your adrenaline, and if you are upset, they smell that and hide or run.

So began “training” Goose to go into bigger traps.

Thank you to both Laura and Laurie from Bluewater Motel on 21❤️❤️❤️
Your hearts were on your sleeves and you were soooo good to Becca, who trust me, was past exhausted, driving back and forth from Windsor, myself going up almost every day, sometimes twice a day.
We finally got Goose going in, but he wasn’t going to the back of the traps, and this is when Devine intervention stepped in.
Last night, when Becca went to refresh the food, Goose was waiting several yards away. Becca stayed calm and was able to lure him to a can of tuna, he allowed her to pet him, and pick him up, but, as she started to walk, he wrestled free, and ran back into the woods.
We were trying to keep a schedule up to get him into a routine, and the miracle happened this morning!
I texted Becca, to see when she was going to get there, she had slept in, but Goose was waiting for her to be fed!
Once again he backed off into the bush so Becca put a bowl at the edge, and Goose came out to eat!
He actually FOLLOWED Becca to the trap, she was able to pick him up, and put him in her car🥹🥹, only problem, carrier is outside the car😜.
I told her to hold on tight, I was on my way!
So we got Becca in, got Goose, up front, I was able to get the carrier in the back, Becca got him in, we zip tied it shut, and it was finally over!!!!
After 4 weeks, Goose is going back home to a warm bed!

Thank you to the owner of MaPhearsons restaurant for that can opener! And for always allowing posters of missing pets, thank you to Karen, Vicky and Dave, residents of Port Lambton, it ALWAYS takes a village!

Becca, you were tenacious, and I more than applaud you for your dedication!!!
It may have taken longer than we wanted, but it’s over!
Thank you to the vet that took Goose in immediately for the once over, and removing 5 ticks!
Thanks to poor Maria, who is always on my cameras, and they must drive her insane beeping all night!
I can’t express how much work Becca put into getting Goose back.

Everyone, let’s all welcome back Goose!

Picture number 3 is Goose approaching his Mom this morning ♥️♥️♥️🐱🐱🐱🐱🥰🥰🥰🥰

10/21/2025

During the World Series, please keep all pets safe and within eyesight every minute!!
This girl will be cheering on her team!!!!

10/11/2025

For anyone that knows me, I will always be honest, sometimes brutally so!

With that being said, I noticed my comments were removed from local Lost & Found sites, regarding the rash of missing pets from Aamjiwnaang.

Let’s be crystal clear about something, outdoor cats are always at risk!

Now, it has been witnessed, and I have also seen them in broad daylight, the amount of coyotes in the area.

Kits are born in April/May. “Packs” of coyotes, are actually families!

Now, those babies that were born in the spring are now 5-6 months old and that being said, they are HUNTING!!!

I know of 9 cats missing in the last 3 weeks on the rez, the area goes from St Clair Pkwy along LaSalle , (headed east) and along Tashmoo.

It has been witnessed in broad daylight, coyotes with cats in their mouths.

I am BEGGING EVERYONE, keep your cats in!

Coyotes are opportunistic hunters, if left in a space where they have lots of rodents to eat (squirrels/rats/mice) they are content until that food supply runs dry, then it is a “free for all” and your pet just might be the next one taken.

PLEASE KEEP ALL PETS INSIDE, if you want them to be indoor/ outdoor, build them a catio to keep them safe!

If you have small pets, don’t leave them unattended!

A coyote can easily scale a ten foot fence with ease.

I don’t like being the bearer of bad news, but I won’t lie to you either!

PS, # when you hear the “family” howling, they are talking to each other, the same as wolves.

THEY HUNT IN SILENCE!

10/02/2025

Once again, thanks to this AMAZING COMMUNITY, I want you all to welcome home River!!!

I got a text last night that I didn’t see until I got home from pool league, and explained to Hailey, that unless she was there, to try and contain River at that time, it would be useless, and I will explain why.

Once a dog is so frightened, we are all just giant predators ( the same goes with cats).
River was in FULL BLOWN FLIGHT MODE, and nothing was going to stop her in her search for her Mom, also, River is special, and she is going to need some training and a job to do!!!
This is highly intelligent breed (Malnois x) but they need to work!!’
You can't try and "catch" these dogs by hand, frightened dogs either react by running or nipping/biting, it's called "Fight or Flight" and River, if cornered, would have reacted.

Haylee Soble had already met me in the morning, and let me know about River's personality, and then it is acting according to that dog, and what is going on.

Haylee is on board with getting River the help she needs to be a great doggo!

I want to thank my buddy Maria Bucci, and Krysten Graves that both keep me abreast of missing dogs, I am always busy, and I don’t follow the local pages, also; in speaking with Maria all morning, we are hopefully going to set up Haylee with a trainer.

Beware of byb’s!!! They don’t care if they are passing off “damaged goods”.
I also want to mention again, when I am out on a missing dog, I don’t answer to anyone on purpose!

Searching for this type of pup could have had dire consequences, she is high strung and doesn’t know where to place her feelings.

I NEVER want a bunch of people pounding the pavement, you have to trust the process!!!
Leaving River alone, she was able to start walking, instead of running.

I also want to give my heartfelt thanks to the company that allowed me to come in this am and place a trap for River, thank you❤️❤️

P.S. I am off to pool league, keep your pets close.
Happy reunion pics!!!

Any sightings at all, please call 519-466-2525

Guess what folks!!!!
I just trapped her!

09/30/2025

Everyone!!!

This guy has just had surgery, and escaped his home😢.

We need everyone’s help in the Rosedale and Murphy road area

He is in pain from his surgery, scared having a cone around its head, and is likely hiding in a yard nearby.

This is the south side of Rosedale, if you live in this area, please, please, search under hosta plants and fir trees in your yard.
Patio covers, under decks, window wells, ANYWHERE he can hide in your yard!!!
It is very likely as soon as he ran, he hid, and we need to find him pronto!!

Just going out to hang posters, please SHARE!

Thank you!

Once again, posters for the win❤️❤️

It is so important to get posters out asap!
Not everyone is on social media, or on Lost & Found sites.
And sure enough, a neighbour the street behind, saw a poster and called, and Milo is safely home again!

09/30/2025

I will share this with you folks, since I have just been accused of being a cat killer, and according to “Josh”, the local “rescues” in town, have said so.

Let’s be clear about something, 1st of all, in my 65 years, I have NEVER harmed a cat, dog, mouse, snake, snail etc etc etc.
I will be totally honest, mosquitoes and earwigs are a different story!

I am “ABOVE BOARD” at all times, and EVERY SINGLE CAT I trap, if not owned by the one asking for help, goes directly to the HS!!!

Now “ Josh” has taken this opportunity to try and “smear” me, go ahead!

I do this out of my own pocket!
I just spent 5 days trapping a feral Mom and kittens on my dime, several trips to the HS, back and forth.

Now, this fellows gf asked me for help before, and I said I would absolutely help them….
Well, after many conversations, the gf not only ghosted me, but said they would do it themselves, yay!
Saves me my gas, bait, scent, batteries, etc etc etc.

Well, then I get a text from Josh, could I help trap a feral kitten on his property, I said sure, but then I remembered who had already ghosted me, and told Josh, as I have said to a lot of people, I DO NOT LEND OUT MY EQUIPMENT, and I search for MISSING PETS!

I do not begrudge rescues for asking for donations , it’s expensive to keep doing this, but they get money, they ask for money! I don’t!

I will not share screen shots, but I do have some really good 😊 ones, but I also will not share screen get into petty remarks.

I do have a life, and when I am out on cats, it’s me, myself and I.

I have been all over this county on my dime, and outside of Lambton County as well.

I suggested to “Josh” that he either contacts one of the local rescues, to which he replied, they told me you kill cats🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣, well then Josh, why did you ask for my help???

If you think I kill cats, why did you contact me in the 1st place?????

Good luck with trapping that kitty, something tells me the others told you they would charge, but I could be wrong.

P.S. I screen shot everything🤣🤣🤣🤣

OH, AND PS!!! For those handing out MISINFORMATION about the Humane Society, they DO NOT euthanize feral cats!!!
If a feral is so injured or sick (I trapped one whose legs were rotting off with cancer) they MERCIFULLY end their suffering, if not, THEY HAVE A PROGRAM, for feral kitties!!!