Tucker K-9 Search & Rescue

09/05/2025

We are extremely overwhelmed and unable to respond right away 😞

09/05/2025

08/29/2025

UPDATE: MAX HAS BEEN HAPPILY REUNITED WITH HIS FAMILY! ❤️

08/21/2025

TUCKER ❤️ IN HICKORY IS SAFE!
Tucker, a sweet but skittish Australian Shepherd, who has epilepsy went missing after having a seizure.
The seizure activity left him confused and frightened. He went missing Saturday morning around 5:45 am and was found around 11 am on Thursday, so over 5 days on his own but thankfully there were sightings and he was staying in the area.
Tucker’s owner reached out to us yesterday for help and unfortunately we couldn’t physically get there so we offered to help remotely and it worked!
We went over the sighting info and we explained how lost pets sometimes create a travel pattern, such as a loop for example.
We explained how to use scent articles and about creating scent trails and how owners are actually laying scent wherever they are walking (most people don’t realize that).
We talked about water sources, and how the nearby creek should be a strong point of focus.
We also talked about
“SURVIVAL MODE” and what to do and what not to do if you get eyes on your lost pet.
So in this case the knowledge that we shared with Tucker’s owner closed the deal and he was able to get his boy back home safely after another sighting came in shortly after our phone conversation. Tucker was soon found hiding under a bridge and his owner did everything perfectly. He gave Tucker space and time to recognize him by sitting down and gently saying trigger words and phrases until the connection was eventually made. Tucker was overwhelmed with joy once he realized “that’s my Dad”!
We are so happy for both Tucker and his owner and hopefully this post will help educate others in these similar situations to know some of the first steps and methods to apply that will be beneficial in helping with getting their pet through this type of scary ordeal.
Getting your pet home safely is EVERYTHING to us and even though we can’t always physically be there we are always happy to help by sharing tips, advice and the knowledge we have gained through our years of experience.
Happy Tails Tucker 🐾❤️🐾