Dog-Gone K9 Trapping

Dog-Gone K9 Trapping Missing Animal Response Network trained. I specialize in tracking and trapping lost and scared dogs.

No one had been able to catch the young pup seen roaming around Fruitland, Idaho, with bailing twine tightly wrapped aro...
06/29/2025

No one had been able to catch the young pup seen roaming around Fruitland, Idaho, with bailing twine tightly wrapped around its neck. There were multiple sightings, and over time, a pattern emerged. That kind of consistency is key in trapping—especially when food drops and location timing line up with the dog’s routine.

Cherline, a local in Fruitland, did the groundwork—reaching out to residents, confirming times and places, and piecing together the pup’s movements. The dog was consistently seen in the mornings at a trucking lot, so with that info in hand, I agreed to head out first thing Friday morning, before the heat set in.

When I arrived, there were no sightings yet that day. We set up two traps at known locations the pup had been frequenting and began driving around the area. I eventually decided to park near a potato processing plant, staying close to one of the traps.

While catching up on messages and rescue work on my phone, I suddenly looked up—and there it was. The pup stood in front of my car, staring at me, clearly frightened and unsure. It quickly turned and headed in the direction of the trap. I watched the live camera feed, heart pounding, waiting. What felt like forever passed before the camera finally showed the pup sniffing around the bait. Moments later, the door shut behind it—it was safe.

Relieved, we transported the dog straight to the shelter where the Fruitland Animal Control Officer met us. Once in a kennel, we carefully removed the bailing twine from its neck. The pup was so scared that I didn’t want to check for gender or scan for a microchip—it needed time to decompress. The ACO will handle that after the dog has calmed down.

This little one is very young and understandably wary of people, but now it has a chance. With time, patience, and love, it will make someone a loyal, wonderful companion.

The pup will be available for adoption through the Fruitland shelter. If you’re interested in giving this young soul a fresh start, please contact the Fruitland Police Department.

I want to thank the public for stepping up and donating money to cover my expenses. If you would like to donate for the next one please use the links below.

Venmo -Johnson-220
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Last 4 is 0225.

Little Henry couldn’t resist the open door after his family left for a baseball game. With the front door accidentally l...
06/28/2025

Little Henry couldn’t resist the open door after his family left for a baseball game. With the front door accidentally left ajar, he decided it was the perfect time for an adventure. He started off by playing with the next-door neighbor’s dog—until she spotted him and tried to catch him. That was just too much fun for Henry, and the chase was on!

He bolted out of the subdivision and began what would become a 4-day journey through high-traffic areas.

Hannah contacted me early Sunday morning, distraught after searching all night. Her biggest concern was the busy roads nearby. I immediately shared critical guidance: Don’t call his name. Don’t chase him. Don’t look directly at him. If she saw him, I told her to sit down, toss treats, and talk casually—anything that might spark his memory. It’s always tough to explain, but when a dog enters fight or flight mode, even their beloved family can seem like strangers.

Hannah didn’t hesitate—she got to work fast. Bright posters went up with Henry’s photo and her phone number. Flyers were handed out to local businesses. She spread the word across Facebook and Nextdoor. Her urgency paid off—sightings started pouring in.

Incredibly, Henry had already crossed a major highway without being hit. The sightings narrowed him down to one general area. Monday evening, I met Hannah to set a trap. We were hopeful—he had lingered in that area for a couple of days—but the night passed with no movement. Not even a feral cat showed up. That was a first.

Then, we got a break.

Later that afternoon, a call came in—Henry had crossed the highway again and was now much closer to home. Hannah rushed to the location and spotted him. She remembered everything I told her—she stayed calm, didn’t call him, and didn’t make eye contact. She simply started talking.

And just like that… he ran straight to her.

Henry melted into her arms, tail wagging, full of excitement and relief. His paws were raw from miles on hot pavement, but he was safe. He was home.

Hannah was overwhelmed with gratitude, saying she would have done everything wrong if she hadn’t been given guidance. It’s hard for any owner to accept that fear can override recognition—but it’s real, and it happens.

Henry is now home recovering, likely with a new appreciation for closed doors—and maybe some extra snuggles and paw balm.



Thank You
A heartfelt thank you to the incredible community who stepped up and donated to help cover my expenses. Your kindness made this rescue possible. If you’d like to support the next one, donations are always appreciated:

Venmo: -Johnson-220
PayPal:
Last 4 of phone: 0225

This week has been a whirlwind of lost dogs and trapping missions, but one story truly tugged at the heartstrings.Alaina...
06/27/2025

This week has been a whirlwind of lost dogs and trapping missions, but one story truly tugged at the heartstrings.

Alaina reached out to me about a young Border Collie-type pup that had been living in a wheat field near her apartment complex. This little one had been out there for over a week, scared and alone. I met Alaina the first night to set a trap, and while we were cooking bacon to lure her in, she popped her head out—curious but cautious. A passerby spotted her and tried to catch her, which only scared her back into the wheat for cover.

That night passed with no activity. My dedicated camera crew took turns monitoring the trap, but she didn’t show. The next morning, I picked up the trap to avoid drawing attention. Later that evening, I returned to reset it, hopeful she’d come out again.

Sure enough, as I pulled up, I saw her sitting right on Cherry Lane—watching traffic zip by. That road gets dangerously busy, and my heart skipped a beat. She noticed me slowing down, got spooked, and darted back into the safety of the field. I quickly set the trap again, this time using liquid smoke and some seriously smelly food to tempt her in.

I parked a ways down the road to give her space, confident hunger would eventually win. She was skin and bones and hadn’t touched the food I left earlier that morning. But finally, we saw her on camera. She sniffed around, stepped in… click! The trap door closed.

That feeling—knowing they’re finally safe—is like nothing else. As I approached, she cried out with joy, tail wagging furiously as if to say, “Thank you!” Minutes later, Alaina arrived home from work and helped me load her into the car.

Since Alaina works at a vet clinic, we went straight there to get her checked out. Thankfully, she was healthy—just filthy, covered in cheatgrass, and still had her baby teeth. At about five months old, she’s nothing but love and cuddles. A truly happy, snuggly little girl.

She’s now safe at West Valley Humane Society, where she’ll finish her stray hold. Alaina, who spent a week trying to catch her before calling me for help, has first chance to adopt—and it’s safe to say this sweet pup already has her heart.

💛 I want to give a big thank you to the community for stepping up and donating to support these missions.

Venmo: -Johnson-220
PayPal:
(Last 4 of phone: 0225)

🐾🐾LOST DOG🐾🐾♦️I am asking for the publics help. If you live in this area and have an outdoor camera please review footag...
06/12/2025

🐾🐾LOST DOG🐾🐾

♦️I am asking for the publics help. If you live in this area and have an outdoor camera please review footage on the day she sent missing. This owner is devastated and wants her back. She is dearly missed snd loved.♦️

Last seen 6-11-25, Harvey Rd/Purple Sage Rd, Caldwell, ID.

Tea cup Yorkie. No collar.
Reward
Call 208 371-2072 or 208 571-0225

♦️♦️♦️Home safe. He showed up on their doorstep tonight.♦️♦️♦️♦️♦️LOST DOG♦️♦️Last seen May 30th, S. Happy Valley Rd/E. ...
06/01/2025

♦️♦️♦️Home safe. He showed up on their doorstep tonight.♦️♦️♦️

♦️♦️LOST DOG♦️♦️

Last seen May 30th, S. Happy Valley Rd/E. Amity Av, Nampa, ID.

Shepherd Mix. He has a collar with no tags. He is scared and skittish.
Do not try to catch him.

Please report sighting to 208 880-4017 or 208 571-0225.

🎉 Penelope’s Great Escape and Triumphant Return! 🎉A lost dog. A busy road. Five long days.Penelope had been settling int...
05/29/2025

🎉 Penelope’s Great Escape and Triumphant Return! 🎉
A lost dog. A busy road. Five long days.

Penelope had been settling into her new home for just over a month when the call of adventure got the better of her. One day, she found her opportunity—an opening under the fence—and she took it. Just like that, she was gone.

Her family and neighbors tried everything to catch her, but once Penelope’s “flight mode” kicked in, she wouldn’t let anyone near. She was soon spotted across a dangerously busy road, darting through a field, evading every attempt to bring her back.

That’s when Brooke, her heartbroken owner, reached out to me for help. We jumped into action. I coached her through the first steps—no calling her name, no chasing, no direct approaches. Instead, we relied on strategy: flyers, scent trails and luring with treats.

We set the first trap in the field where she was being seen regularly. I was confident we’d have her that first night. But Penelope had other plans. She avoided the trap entirely.

With no luck there, I placed a second trap near a canal—her likely water source—but again, nothing. She wasn’t showing up at night like most lost dogs. Her activity was limited to midday, from noon until around 6pm. Then she vanished. Two full days passed with zero sightings.

But I wasn’t about to give up.

That’s when I went out and put up the bright, impossible-to-ignore posters with Penelope’s photo. Within two hours, the phone rang. She’d been seen again—this time in another field just next to her home. Yes, she’d crossed the busy road again, but she was close.

The family who spotted her had been trying to catch her for two days without success. Brooke and I rushed to the location, spoke to the family, and got permission to set a new trap. Penelope watched us from a distance as I carefully set it up with food and a camera. She was curious. She paced. She even came toward us at one point while I told Brooke to kept talking loudly so Penelope would start to recognize her voice.

We left the area and waited.

About two hours later, Penelope appeared on camera—inside the trap and eating! But… the door hadn’t closed. I refreshed the live feed over and over, heart pounding, until finally… click. The door shut. She was safe. After five exhausting days on the run, Penelope was finally caught!

Brooke went over to get her, following my instructions to the letter: don’t open the trap until she’s secured at home. When the door opened again—this time in her safe place—Penelope exploded with joy. She showered Brooke with kisses, wagged like crazy, and wrapped her little paws around her mom in relief. She knew she was home.

💛 A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped bring Penelope home.

If you’d like to help fund the next trapping mission and give another lost dog a second chance, donations are gratefully accepted:

📲 Venmo: -Johnson-220 Last 4 0225
💻 PayPal:

Together, we can make more reunions like Penelope’s happen. 🐾✨

♦️♦️♦️TRAPPED AND HOME SAFE♦️♦️♦️♦️♦️LOST DOG♦️♦️Last seen 5-22 at W. Lake Hazel Rd/S. Ten Mile Rd, Meridian, ID.She is ...
05/24/2025

♦️♦️♦️TRAPPED AND HOME SAFE♦️♦️♦️

♦️♦️LOST DOG♦️♦️

Last seen 5-22 at W. Lake Hazel Rd/S. Ten Mile Rd, Meridian, ID.
She is a tan mini poodle wearing a black collar.

Please do not try and catch her she is scared and very shy.
Call 406 927-3258 or 208 571-0225 if spotted.

🐾❤️Home safe🐾❤️Owner lured him last night to safety.♦️♦️LOST DOG - MINI AUSSIE♦️♦️Last seen 5-14 W. Cherry Ln/N Ten Mile...
05/18/2025

🐾❤️Home safe🐾❤️
Owner lured him last night to safety.

♦️♦️LOST DOG - MINI AUSSIE♦️♦️

Last seen 5-14 W. Cherry Ln/N Ten Mile, Meridian.

SCARED-DO NOT APPROACH.
Call 208 412-0866 or 208 571-0225

Here is an example of why I asked that people do not tag me on any of Shae's lost pet pages. All local animal rescue tra...
05/16/2025

Here is an example of why I asked that people do not tag me on any of Shae's lost pet pages.

All local animal rescue trappers are blocked and unable to see any tags.

You can tag me on the multiple other lost animal sites that work in solidarity to keep the pages about animals and getting them to safety.

If the post you are trying to tag an animal rescue trapper on will NOT let you tag them. It means they are blocked. Please screenshot and direct message if the need is urgent.

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Dog-Gone K9 Trapping

♦️♦️♦️She is home safe tonight thanks to the AC with IHS.♦️♦️LOST YORKIE  DOG♦️♦️Last seen at W. Talamore Dr/S. Blackcat...
05/14/2025

♦️♦️♦️She is home safe tonight thanks to the AC with IHS.

♦️♦️LOST YORKIE DOG♦️♦️

Last seen at W. Talamore Dr/S. Blackcat Rd, Meridian, ID.
She is new to the area and scared.

🔥DO NOT TRY TO CATCH HER🔥.
Report sightings to 208 319-4515, 208 319-4515 or
208 571-0225

Biscuit’s scared venture began when he was rehomed to a new family. From the start, he was shut down, nervous, and stopp...
05/10/2025

Biscuit’s scared venture began when he was rehomed to a new family. From the start, he was shut down, nervous, and stopped eating almost immediately. He had already escaped once before this final incident, struggling to adjust to his new environment.

The first time he got out, Chris—his previous owner—was able to retrieve him quickly and return him to the new family. But Biscuit just wasn’t settling in. Only a day later, the young son took Biscuit out on a leash for a potty break, and without warning, Biscuit bolted. He was on the run again, leash still attached.

The new owners reached out for coaching and guidance. I advised them to put up bright posters, go door-to-door with flyers, and—most importantly—not to call his name. Biscuit was terrified, and calling him could only make things worse.

Over the next several days, we received sightings. Sam, a friend of the original owner, stepped in to help. She had Biscuit’s brother and sister and was determined to bring him home. Using Roscoe, his brother, she tried several times to lure Biscuit in. Twice, she got close—only for something to spook him, and off he ran again.

At the last sighting, I set a humane trap in the field near the only shaded area. We hoped that, after a week on the run, he’d be hungry enough to go in for a nice meal. But Biscuit had other plans. He circled the trap but never entered.

Chris, Sam, and I discussed trying to lure him again. I was hesitant. Biscuit was smart—too smart to get close enough for someone to grab the leash. But we decided to try, with me coaching Chris every step of the way.

I reminded Chris: never call his name, never look directly at him. Walk parallel to him and talk casually about the other dogs in the home. We needed to spark Biscuit’s curiosity without making him feel threatened. Chris, Sam, and Roscoe headed out toward Biscuit’s direction.

Right away, Biscuit was drawn to Roscoe. He came out of the trees, but again, stayed just out of reach. Chris kept talking—mentioning the other dogs, treats, and going for a ride—never acknowledging Biscuit directly. Slowly, Biscuit crept closer. Chris and Sam sat down on the ground, keeping him in their peripheral vision, watching for any reaction.

After what felt like the longest two or three minutes, Biscuit made eye contact with Chris—and that was it. He folded like a house of cards, overcome with relief and joy. He rolled over to show his belly and allowed Chris to slip a lead on him. We didn’t want to risk using the leash still attached to him—it had to be secure in case he got scared again.

They walked across the field together, Biscuit’s tail wagging, and I swear he was smiling. I know Chris and Sam were. Biscuit was finally safe. I may have shed a tear or two!

Chris has since decided to keep him and make it work—with two kids, one on the way, and three dogs in the house.

I hope they all live happily ever after.



I want to thank the public for stepping up and donating money to cover my expenses. This area was 30 mins away and I made many trips out to put up posters and look for him.

I want to thank Stephanie also for help to watch the trap and Roscoe while he was in the field. I love help from the public. She stepped right up with concern for him.

If you’d like to donate toward the next rescue, please use the links below:

Venmo: -Johnson-220
PayPal: (Last 4 digits: 0225)

Thank you

♦️♦️♦️♦️♦️ LURED BY THE OWNER. Biscuit is safe!.♦️♦️5-6: no sightings lately. Please keep an eye out for him.5-4: He was...
04/30/2025

♦️♦️♦️♦️♦️ LURED BY THE OWNER. Biscuit is safe!.

♦️♦️5-6: no sightings lately. Please keep an eye out for him.

5-4: He was spotted yesterday and chased. Today there are no sightings. He is staying low from getting chased.
🎈PLEASE DO NOT CHASE HIM.🎈
Report sightings.

♦️I am aware of the recent sightings. The owner has been out looking but no more sightings. Please reach out to one of the numbers on my post if you see him.
☄️☄️DO NOT TRY AND CATCH HIM PLEASE☄️☄️

♦️♦️LOST DOG♦️♦️

Caldwell, ID. Aviation Way/Vista Park Dr.

The dog was just adopted and is very shut down. He does not know the area and is dragging a leash.
Please do not try to catch or call out to the dog.
Call 208 391-8703, 208 571-0225 or 208 986 910-8401 if spotted

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Eagle, ID
83616

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+12085710225

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