Petsearchers Canada

11/07/2025

PEPPER IS HOME SAFE AFTER 7 DAYS!!!

After an intense 7-day search, Pepper is finally home safe! She had been missing in a very dangerous area of Richmond—surrounded by fast-moving traffic and known coyote activity. She escaped after a serious car accident and took off in a panic.

Countless hours were spent by Parker from Petsearchers, Pepper’s owners and her friends—searching on foot, flying drones, knocking on doors, speaking with farms, and putting up posters. Day and night, everyone was working tirelessly to bring this little girl home.

After several days with no sightings, we finally got one today—and everything kicked into high gear. Everyone involved swarmed the area, watched exit points, and spread the word quickly through the neighborhood. It was clear Pepper was finally ready to be found.

Huge thanks to Mike, who ultimately spotted her, used his calm animal instincts to get ahold of her and call Parker at Petsearchers. There were many tears of joy today.

This was a massive team effort, and we’re beyond grateful to everyone who played a role, Pepper’s family and friends, Mike, and the community who kept their eyes out and reported sightings.

Never underestimate a small dog—they are true survivors, even in the toughest of conditions. Pepper is now on her way to the vet to get checked over, and her family is overjoyed to be reunited!rs

11/07/2025

QUINN HAS BEEN TRAPPED BY PETSEARCHERS!!!

Quinn escaped yesterday after digging out of a fenced yard while her owners were away. She and her sibling both got out—but while her sibling returned, Quinn was nowhere to be found. Extremely skittish by nature, she was spotted a few times yesterday morning, but no one could get close enough to catch her, and then she disappeared.

Late last night, Parker at Petsearchers was called in to help. The search area was massive, with a lot of acreage and endless spots to run and hide. Using his thermal drone, Parker spent hours combing the area and ruling out locations where she wasn’t.

In cases like this, dogs will often circle back overnight, so traps and cameras were strategically placed in areas Quinn was likely to return to. One of Parker’s custom-built large dog traps was set up and baited with beef brisket—a scent most dogs can’t resist.

In the early hours of the morning, Quinn showed up! She sniffed around briefly, and without hesitation, went straight into the trap for the brisket. At 4:30 AM, Parker headed out to safely retrieve her.

Quinn is now back home, safe and sound, and her family is incredibly relieved!

Look at the smile on her face…she knows she did something naughty!

Stay safe, Quinn!

09/07/2025

MIA UPDATE!

After 8 long days on the run, Mia was safely caught by Petsearchers and brought to safety! Her search was a tough one — she kept moving locations, never staying in one area for more than a day, which made trapping nearly impossible. But after a lot of patience, persistence, and late nights, she was finally secured with a net and brought home safe.

We’re so happy to share that Mia is now settling into her new home! She’s made a couple of new dog friends who she loves and gets along with amazingly well. She’s still quite timid with strangers, but she’s slowly bonding with her new human and is starting to come out of her shell.

She still has a long way to go, but after just a few weeks of safety, love, and consistency, she’s already showing amazing progress.

Here are some updated photos of Mia relaxed and comfortable in her new space — proof that with time and patience, even the most fearful pups can learn to feel safe again.

We absolutely love watching the journey of the pups we’ve helped bring home — seeing them thrive after such a hard start is what it’s all about!

03/07/2025

MARLOW IS HOME SAFE AFTER 4 DAYS!!

Marlow, an indoor/outdoor cat, went out one morning like usual—but this time, he didn’t return. His owner quickly sensed something was wrong and began searching everywhere for him. After a couple of days with no sign of Marlow, she reached out to Parker at Petsearchers for help.

Parker and Hunter began a search and picked up Marlow’s scent just a few houses behind his own. For an indoor/outdoor cat, that’s unusually close—often a sign the cat is either stuck or hiding due to illness or injury.

Following the search, Marlow’s owner used some of the key tips Parker provided—and later that evening, Marlow made it home! She was overjoyed!

A vet check revealed Marlow had a bladder infection, which likely explains why he disappeared. Illness is a common reason even outdoor-savvy cats suddenly go missing, as they often seek solitude when they’re not feeling well.

He’s now safe at home and recovering well.

Welcome home, Marlow—we’re so happy you’re back where you belong!

28/06/2025

FROOTY HAS BEEN TRAPPED BY PETSEARCHERS AFTER 3 DAYS!!!

Frooty, an indoor cat who recently moved from Ontario, accidentally slipped out of her new home and found herself lost in an unfamiliar area. Her owner spotted her a few times, but like many indoor escapees, she kept running away—too scared and disoriented to come when called.

Parker from Petsearchers was called in and set a trap in a location Frooty was likely to return to. On the very first night, the trap worked! Her owner woke up at 1 a.m. to the amazing news and rushed out to bring her home. “We got ’em!! Thank you!!” he said—ecstatic and relieved to have her safe again.

Frooty immediately started purring and cuddling when she got inside. She was clearly just as happy to be home.

“Love the service you guys provide!! Hopefully won't have to use those services again but you guys are now my #1 goto for these situations. Thanks again!!”

We’re so glad we could help get Frooty back where she belongs—safe, sound, and loved!

26/06/2025

HUAHUA IS HOME SAFE!!!

Huahua, a recent rescue from China, accidentally escaped through a small hole in her yard shortly after arriving in her new home. Extremely skittish and fearful, she was tough for anyone to approach or catch.

Parker was called in to assist with the search. This case was especially challenging, as Huahua had access to a large area with plenty of space to run—including weaving through apartment complexes and repeatedly crossing busy streets in Brentwood. Thankfully, her street smarts kept her safe through it all.

Early this morning, Parker’s camera picked up a sighting of Huahua. With incredible patience and care, her owner was able to slowly build enough trust to safely secure her. Parker was there ready with his net but luckily got to watch the joyful reunion—an emotional moment for everyone involved.

Huge thanks to everyone who reported sightings and helped bring her home. We’re so relieved this sweet girl is off the streets and safe where she belongs!

*couple pics in the comments!

BURNABY: HAV E YOU SEEN HUAHUA???
NEW RESCUE MISSING! SKITTISH: DO NOT CHASE
HUAHUA: Female mix breed rescue dog is missing from Dawson and Gilmore in Burnaby since June 24, 2025, and had just arrived in Canada. Huahua is 3 years old, 15 lbs, and wearing a pink and blue harness. If sighted or found, please contact: PETSEARCHERS at 604-339-5680

21/06/2025

MIA HAS BEEN CAUGHT BY PETSEARCHERS AFTER 8 DAYS!!!

Parker at Petsearchers is thrilled to share that Mia has been safely netted and secured this afternoon! This was an incredibly tough case — Mia never stayed in the same spot for more than a day, making it nearly impossible to trap her. It took countless hours, late nights, and persistence to finally bring her to safety.

Today, Parker had multiple sightings of Mia, but she kept slipping through, darting into yards and reappearing on different streets. After a long day of tracking, Mia made a crucial mistake — she ran into a dead-end back alley. Parker quickly coordinated a plan with Mia’s fosters Dale and Cindy, Liz (who helped rescue Mia in China), and a kind local named Lisa. With everyone in place, Mia attempted to run past Parker — and he was ready. In one swift move, he netted her safely! She ended up being caught near 160th and 10th Ave.

Tears of joy and relief followed — it was a beautiful, emotional reunion.

A huge thank-you goes to Dale, Cindy, and Liz for their tireless dedication — early mornings, late nights, and everything in between. Thank you to Lisa for generously giving her time and being a key part of today’s success. And to the South Surrey and White Rock communities: your sightings, support, and help searching made this rescue possible.

It truly took a village — and because of it, Mia is finally safe!

16/06/2025

SIMI IS HOME SAFE AFTER 2 DAYS!!!

Simi, a rescue dog, jumped out of the car as the door was opening and took off with her leash and harness still attached! Being a very timid dog, several people tried to catch her but were unsuccessful.

This morning, Parker at Petsearchers received some fresh sightings and quickly responded. A thermal drone search was conducted, along with tracking assistance from Hunter. Simi was eventually narrowed down to a backyard, where Parker and her owner were able to safely secure her!

Thank you to those who called in sightings!

She’s now back home safe and sound, and out of the busy streets of Richmond.

Stay safe, Simi!

15/06/2025

A special tribute to Al MacLellan of Petsearchers Canada on Father’s Day. Thank you to The Province for recognizing Al for all that he did! He is loved and missed so much! (Click the link to read!)

https://r.pebmac.ca/https://epaper.theprovince.com/article/281483577345306

15/06/2025

A special tribute to Al MacLellan of Petsearchers Canada on Father’s Day. Thank you to The Province for recognizing Al for all that he did. He is loved and missed so much!

A lost dog led Al MacLel­lan to his call­ing. B.C.'s best-known pet detect­ive, who star­ted Pet­search­ers Canada 15 years ago after a suc­cess­ful search for his own dog, went on to reunite thou­sands of miss­ing pets and their own­ers before his...

12/06/2025

7 Years of Service — Hunter!

We’re coming up to 7 incredible years of service from Hunter, one of Petsearchers greatest bloodhounds! We call him the “Hunter” of lost pets, because that’s what he lives for!

For 7 years, Hunter has been out there — rain or shine — tracking down the lost, calming the scared, and helping search for over 1500 beloved pets and bringing them back home where they belong.

His nose, instincts, and dedication have made a difference in so many families’ lives. From dense forests to busy city streets, Hunter has never given up on a single search.

He is not only a working dog — he is family, the most handsome boy, and truly the heart of Petsearchers.

As Hunter and Parker continue to reunite lost pets together, it was fitting to give Hunter an appreciation post as his 7 years approaches!

Here’s to many more tails found and hearts reunited!