Sarnia/Lambton Pet Search/Secure

11/24/2025

Petrolia, Ont.
With the best news possible, and just in time for the holidays, DIESEL has made it home!!!🐾🐾🐾🥰🥰🥰♥️♥️♥️

11/24/2025

This might be a bit of a long read, but it’s necessary.

I had a very cathartic moment a couple of weeks ago, and I am going to share it for a number of reasons, mostly to make the public aware.
Someone had hit a kitten and left it at the side of the road, in the Grand Bend Area. The kitten was still alive, but in grave shape. I rushed that kitten to the Forest Animal Hospital, and they were amazing!
They took the kitten for assessment right away, and I knew that it was going to be an euthanasia, I held her as she took her last breath, but she passed with love and dignity, and I bawled my eyes out all the way home.
You see, I deeply care about all animals, including yours, but at the same time, I related to that little soul.
A friend told me a long time ago, “P.J. don’t go public, you’ll have no life”, and in retrospect, I should have listened to to her.
I had a breakdown, I needed to back off, I was burnt out!!!
I can be on 5 different pets at the same time, and don’t even have them posted, because I can’t find the time!
I have gone from Pt Edward, to Corunna, to Bothwell, to Petrolia, then back to Sarnia, all in the same day, and who pays for it all? Me.
I have spent thousands upon thousands of my own money, not only in equipment, but courses, bait, batteries, scent, you get the picture.

Now, here is what angers me in the extreme, being either accused of something, or thrown under the bus, but most of all, being lied to.
I have walked out on company in my home, in the middle of a card game, I have missed all kinds of celebrations, including a 50th birthday for a friend, who still has not forgiven me, Christmas get-togethers, lunches etc.
I have had EX friends accuse me of being somewhere I am not, insinuate I untied dogs, or know who did, or treat me like I work for them, I DO NOT!
DON’T treat me like I work for you, it won’t go over well with me!
I have been thrown under the bus so many times, I am shocked I don’t have permanent tread marks on my face!
There are people I can throat punch, and people I want to adopt as family.
I am here to HELP you, not do everything for you!
I have had owners get angry, because the cat on my camera is intact, and yours isn’t, so no, it isn’t your kitty! I have spent weeks and weeks doing for people, only to have others say I didn’t do enough!
I have had people reach out, because they don’t want to pay a rescue to come trap a feral momma and all her kittens, but think it’s ok for me to absorb all the costs.
I have made and paid for more posters than I can shake a stick at, not my job!
In almost 8 years, I have had two gentleman actually clean my traps before I picked them up, but a bazillion people return them full of moldy food or animal crap!💩!
I have had traps returned, broken beyond repair!
I have met some amazing people, some who have made contributions, and I am more grateful than you will ever know, but I don’t expect it.
I did this knowing there would be days where I couldn’t get a pet back, but it didn’t stop me from giving my utmost.
There are a lot of tracker/trappers out there, most do it for free, don’t take advantage of them, we need to decompress as well, we have other interests as well.
From here on in, I will put in the same amount of effort as you do, I will also “call you out”, from here on in!
If you tell me you can’t make posters, then they won’t get made!
If you tell me you are going to a bar, hockey game, dinners or lunch and expect me to do it all, including going to your home at 10 pm to get a cat out of a trap, don’t contact me.
And if you are on my cameras (I put owners on) and I leave you EXPLICIT instructions to keep the volume up on your phone, near your head, please don’t have me texting and calling you non stop all night long, then having to drive to your home at 5 am to bang on your windows or drive around with your cat for hours, because I don’t have a team that’s going to do it for me!

Don’t ever involve me in your lies or your drama….

Rant over!

Thanks for having faith in me, but this is WORK, and you need to realize that!

Thank you, but please, before you contact me, remember, be PROACTIVE in searching for your pet NOT INACTIVE!!!!!

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 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!

10/08/2025

🐱🐱🐱CORUNNA RESIDENTS🐱🐱🐱

Please help in getting this boy home❤️
His family misses him dearly, due to another cat, may have been displaced to another block or two.

Please share so we can all do our part to help this family!

Thank you!