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Dog-Gone K9 Trapping, Eagle, ID (2025)

10/11/2025

🐾 TWO MONTHS ON THE RUN 🐾

What a relief to finally get this guy safe!

It all started back on August 13th, when Diana spotted a lone dog traveling the old highway between Nyssa and Ontario. She reached out to me, and within days, I was there setting traps.

Not long after, we learned there were actually two dogs that looked alike. That night, I trapped one — a female with puppies — but her partner took off. And once a bonded dog loses their companion, they often vanish fast.

For weeks, we searched. I posted in local groups and kept getting reports — he’d been spotted here, then there — but always running, always too scared to catch. Diana never gave up. She drove around, checking every backroad, every field. Sometimes she’d see him pass by her house, but he never stopped.

Finally, after almost two months, he started hanging around her neighborhood again. I dropped off another trap and showed her how to set it, using a pillow from the mama dog and pups for scent. Diana was dedicated — setting the trap every evening and keeping it baited.

Then came October 6th. She saw him again and decided to leave the trap out all night, determined not to miss her chance.

At 7 a.m., he showed up — hungry, tired, and ready to trade his wandering life for safety. He walked right into the trap like he belonged there. After two long months, this boy was finally safe. ❤️

He now has a foster home where he’s being treated like royalty! Once vaccinated, I’ll plan a reunion with the mama and pups — but for now, everyone is safe, warm, and loved.

This rescue took time, teamwork, and heart — and I’m so grateful to Diana, Gina and the camera crew.

If you’d like to support the next rescue mission:
💜 Venmo: -Johnson-220
💜 PayPal: (last 4: 0225)

10/01/2025

Little Milton somehow found himself out in the desert near the Point Fire Memorial, miles outside of Kuna. This is nothing but sagebrush—no food, no water, no shade.

A post on Facebook said people had been trying to catch him, but he would just run. I knew he would need to be trapped, so I headed out early the next morning while it was still cool, when I knew he would be moving around before the heat set in.

As I was setting up the trap, I spotted him coming down the highway toward me. Just then, a car drove by and the driver tried to catch him, which caused Milton to bolt—right past where I was. Then, from the opposite direction, another person tried to grab him, sending him even farther away. Thankfully, that person saw me and stopped when I asked if he could drive ahead and gently push Milton back toward me. He did, but before Milton got close, yet another well-meaning person pulled over to try to catch him. I shouted that I had a trap set, and she came over to talk with me instead. Unfortunately, she brought news that school buses and parents were on their way for a field trip—just what this poor dog didn’t need: even more traffic.

At that point, it was starting to feel like Milton might never get close to the trap. But after the buses and cars passed, he lingered across the road from where I had set up. He came closer to me, but not close enough for a slip lead. I grabbed the trap and camera and quietly placed them where he was hanging out. As I walked back across the road, I heard the trap door slam shut—Milton was finally safe. Away from cars, chaos, and people chasing him.

Once I got him home, I scanned for a chip and found one. It traced back to the Las Vegas ASPCA, who had implanted it, but sadly his owners had never registered the chip. The number they had was disconnected, and there was no email on file. What I did learn was his name—Milton—and that he is 12 years old.

Right now, Milton is very shut down at my house, and I know the shelter would not be the best place for him. I filed a found dog report with IHS, and he is listed on their website. Since he isn’t physically at the shelter, his stray hold is 30 days. In the meantime, he will be loved, fed, and vetted through Paws Rescue. If no owner comes forward, he will officially become a Paws dog and be available for adoption.

I want to thank the public for donating to cover the expenses for Milton’s rescue. If you’d like to help with the next lost dog, you can use the links below. And thank you again to everyone who contacts me when a dog is in need—it truly takes a village.

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

09/25/2025

🐾 A Message from the Treasure Valley Dog Trappers 🐾

We’ve noticed many posts about dogs wandering in neighborhoods or rural areas for days—or even weeks. By the time we see the posts, the dogs have often moved on, and the chance to safely trap them is lost.

We want everyone to know: we are here to help trap lost dogs that cannot be caught by hand.

👉 First step: Please call Animal Control right away. If there is not an animal control in your area - please report to the local sheriff department.

👉 If they’re unable to capture the dog, then reach out to one of us—we’ll be glad to bring out a trap and work with you to help get these dogs safe.

💙 Please understand—we all have families, jobs, and commitments, so we can’t always drop everything at a moment’s notice. But with good communication and teamwork, we will do our best to help.

📩 You can contact any of us directly through Facebook Messenger:
• Michelle Glaze
• Julli Hopkins
• Dog-Gone K9 Trapping – Debbie Johnson
• Ladies and The Trap – ladiesandthetrap.com

Together, we can bring more dogs home safe. 🐶❤️

09/22/2025

Tom had noticed a dog wandering his property for several days and, concerned for her safety, began asking neighbors if anyone knew her. No one recognized the dog or claimed ownership. Unsure what to do next, Tom reached out to the sheriff’s department, only to be told they couldn’t come collect the dog and that he should call the local shelter, PALS. From there, he was referred to me to see if I could help.

Living in the country, Tom was worried the dog might get into livestock and risk being shot. When he called, I was available, so we arranged to meet in a couple of hours. I packed my trap, bait, and gear, and headed out to his place.

By the time I arrived, Tom was already out scouting for the dog. I set up the trap, cooked some bacon, and filled it with smelly morsels to lure her in. Meanwhile, the camera crew covering the case decided which hours they’d monitor. Then, the waiting began.

At 6:30 p.m., the dog appeared, curious about the food. She circled the trap, sniffed, and tested different angles, but eventually walked away. I knew she’d be back after dark. Sure enough, later that evening a cat showed up and happily ate all the bait! Thankfully, I’d left Tom with extra food, and he quickly reloaded the trap.

Around midnight, she returned. Thin and hungry, she paced around, clearly tempted. After several tries to figure out how to get the food without going inside, her hunger won out. She finally stepped into the trap to eat, and the door closed behind her. Safe at last!

One of the camera crew members called me with the good news, and I followed up with Tom. I always warn homeowners that I might call or show up at odd hours, and Tom was wonderful—he even helped me reload the trap earlier and was ready to assist with loading the dog when I arrived.

When I pulled up, the dog was calm, waiting quietly in the trap. Together, we got her loaded into my vehicle, and I drove the 45 minutes back home. I had already prepared a kennel for her, knowing she might be coming.

First, I scanned for a microchip—none. She wore a collar, but without tags. Despite her ordeal, she was incredibly sweet, soaking up every bit of attention and affection. She wasn’t just hungry for food; she was hungry for love.

That night, she finally had a safe place to rest. The next morning, I met with Susan from PALS in Emmett, and the dog went into their care to serve her stray hold.

If anyone is looking for a young, loving, and gentle dog, please check her out at PALS. She deserves the second chance she has been given.

I also want to thank the public for supporting my rescue efforts with donations. Your generosity makes it possible for me to continue helping dogs like her. If you’d like to contribute toward future rescues, you can donate here:
• Venmo: -Johnson-220
• PayPal: (last 4 of phone: 0225)

09/20/2025

When I say it takes a village to save a dog, I truly mean it—and the story of the last little Chihuahua I trapped proves just that.

My friend Gina reached out to me about a tiny stray Chihuahua who had been surviving on his own in a subdivision where she once lived. Right away, she connected me with kind neighbors willing to let us set a trap on their property.

We scouted the area, talked with her friends, and placed the trap where the little guy had last been spotted. That first night, he didn’t appear. But Gina didn’t give up—she went back, asked around, and learned he’d been seen on the other end of the street. With help from one of her friends, she moved the trap and loaded it with the smelliest, most irresistible food they could find.

By evening, our hungry little wanderer finally showed up on camera. At first, he danced around the trap, trying to sneak food from the outside like so many dogs do. But eventually, hunger won—he crept inside, heading toward the jackpot in the back. The moment he stepped on the trip plate, the door swung shut, and just like that, he was SAFE.

Not even five minutes later, a post went up about a Chihuahua dodging traffic on Ustick Rd. I shared a picture of the one we had just trapped. Sure enough, it was him. He had been so close to disaster, and now, thanks to teamwork and perfect timing, he was out of danger.

Today, this little survivor is at West Valley Humane Society on his 5-day stray hold, receiving the care he needs. He wasn’t chipped and wore no collar, but at least now he has a chance at a future.

I want to give a huge THANK YOU to Gina, her friends, and the neighbors who came together to help this boy. This rescue truly shows how much of a difference a caring community can make.

I also want to thank the public—not only for sharing tips about lost dogs (like Tina did with Rose), but also for donating to cover expenses. You make it possible for me to keep saying yes when these calls come in. If you’d like to help with the next rescue, here are the links:

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

Because of all of you, another life was saved. It really does take a village. ❤️🐾

09/19/2025

❤️❤️He has been caught by Kimmie and Barb this morning near the house where he went missing. They listened and applied all the coaching I provided. Little Patches is safe.❤️❤️

🐾🐾LOST DOG🐾🐾

Last seen at N. Palisades Way/W. Windrose St, Big Springs Subdivision, Eagle, ID

He is extremely scared and new to the area. Do not try to catch him. Please call with sightings.

208 484-0009 or 206 619-0244,
208 571-0225, 208 971-2989

09/10/2025

♦️♦️REWARD OFFERED♦️♦️
He is still out there and his owners are heartbroken and missing him. PLEASE help find this boy.

🐾🐾LOST DOG🐾🐾

♦️It’s been a week since the last sighting. I know he is still out there. PLEASE watch for him.♦️

Last seen 9-6 at E. Blue Heron St/
E. Chateau Dr, Meridian, ID.

He is new to the area and scared of loud noises. Do not try to catch him he is very scared. He has a collar and tags.
Report sightings please.

If spotted please call 360 403-9030, 208 660-9346 or 208 571-0225

09/09/2025

♦️♦️After putting up posters the owner got a sighting from someone who does not have the internet. He spotted Max and was able to catch him. He has a few scraps but survived his ordeal. ♦️♦️

🐾🐾MISSING DOG🐾🐾

Last seen 9-6 at Toms Cabin Rd/Hwy 52, Emmett, ID. The dog fell/jumped from an open window in a truck at 50 mph. He could be injured. This is urgent that he is found. He will be scared so please don't approach. Call 208 680-7726, 208 994-9550 o 208 571-02

09/08/2025

Little Rose gave us all a run for our money these last 4 weeks! 🐾💔

She slipped out of her owner’s daughter’s garage and started her long adventure—roaming businesses, construction sites, and hanging around the busy Chinden Blvd & N. Linden Rd area (yes, 55mph traffic). There were sightings, but no one could ever catch her. Her poor owner had nearly given up hope.

Then Tina saw one of those posts on Next Door and reached out for help. Within an hour we were on-site, trap set in a hidden spot surrounded by tall weeds. Things got interesting quick…

📸 First, my camera showed a mystery person at the trap (and nobody knew the location but me!). When I rushed back, I discovered they had rigged the trap door open—exactly how I would if I was conditioning a dog to get comfortable going in and out. Who this mystery person was? Still a puzzle.

With no food with me (I had unloaded everything to grab rescue supplies in Boise), I made a fast stop at Winco. Greasy fried chicken in hand, I reset the trap. As I stood up to leave, there she was—10 feet away! I knew to not look at her or acknowledge she was there. I just got into my 4Runner and watched her go to the trap.

She sniffed the chicken, and had no fear hiding right to the back where most of the food was. Once on the trip plate the door closed on her. Safe at last!

I called Tina to come over and called another friend in the area to load the trap and take to my house. My 4 runner was packed with supplies for the rescue.

Once home, I scanned for a microchip (none 😔) and got her settled. Then I checked my phone and had a voice mail from the daughter. It was her I had seen at the trap! She had bumped the trap and the door closed. Thats when they fixed it so the door would stay open. They were on their way to claim their beloved dog. When they arrived, I had zero doubt this was her dog. Rose went from shut-down and elusive to tail-wagging, wiggly, and showering her mom with kisses. ❤️

🌟 Lessons from Rose’s Adventure:
1️⃣ Always post with a picture when your pet is lost.
2️⃣ Keep those posts active—comment and check for sightings.
3️⃣ Microchip your pets (low-cost clinics are out there!).
4️⃣ Collars + tags can make reunions so much faster.
5️⃣ If you’re struggling for help, search dog trapper on Google or Facebook—Dog-Gone Trapping comes up and can help.

🙏 Thank you to everyone who donated to cover expenses and to those who contact me when dogs are lost. Without you, Rose may never have made it home.

If you’d like to help with future rescues:
💙 Venmo: -Johnson-220
💙 PayPal: (last 4: 0225)

Rose is finally safe. Mom is overjoyed. And I’m reminded again why we do this. 💕

09/06/2025

❤️❤️Happy Update: He was successfully caught be his owner today. He appears to be in good shape. Thanks everyone who shared the post.

🐾🐾LOST DOG🐾🐾

Last seen at W. Overland Rd/S. Vinnal Way, Boise. Small black poodle. No collar.

Escaped from a vet appointment. He is very scared. Do not try to catch it approach. He will run.

Call 208 353-4910 or 208 571-0225 with sightings.

08/18/2025

Just when I think I’ve got trapping figured out, a new situation comes along that reminds me—every single dog teaches me a lesson. This one could have gone very, very wrong.

Diana in Nyssa, OR contacted me about a black dog she had seen along the busy highway to Ontario. She thought the dog might be pregnant or already have pups. It was the second time she had seen her, and though she tried, she couldn’t catch her. This stretch of road is dangerous—full of cars and, during this season, heavy harvest trucks. To make matters worse, the dog was staying in an area where the city dumps tree limbs and stumps—massive piles nearly 10 feet high that made the perfect hiding place.

This was urgent. I went out first thing the next morning. We searched for hours but saw nothing. We started food and water drops, and the next day the food was gone—she was still out there. That meant it was time to set a trap. When Diana went back to refill, she spotted the dog climbing the debris piles. At the same moment, city workers arrived to dump more stumps. Thankfully, Diana was able to warn them about the dog and possible pups and even secured permission for me to set the trap.

That night, as it cooled off, I went back out and set the trap. No sign of her at first. While waiting, a calf got loose on the road. Diana called the police, and the owner showed up. He told us something that changed everything—there weren’t just one, but two black dogs out there, nearly identical, and they had been hanging around the feedlot for a month.

Later that evening, the female appeared. At 7:30, she couldn’t resist the smelly food in the trap, and she was trapped. Up close, I could see she was either pregnant or nursing. She was so friendly, letting me put a slip lead on her. I couldn’t get milk from her, but her belly suggested she could be close to delivering. I had arranged for Rhonda to foster her. She met me at the house to take her home.

The next morning, Rhonda called—her teats were filling, and the dog kept following her everywhere. I told her to take her to the emergency vet right away to check how far along she was. My stomach dropped when the vet came out and told us—no babies inside her.

My heart sank. That meant I had left babies behind.

Panic hit me. I called Maddison, a foster who’s also a vet tech, and told her what happened. Maddison and Andrew immediately agreed to meet me in Nyssa to search. Diana and her husband had already gone back out to look. The entire hour-long drive, my head was spinning: What if they didn’t make it? What if we couldn’t find them?

Back at the site, I put momma on a long lead. After a few minutes, she started pulling toward the top of the massive brush pile. It was dangerous, unstable, and tricky to climb. Maddison and Andrew had just arrived as I began the climb. I had to let momma off the leash to make it safely to the top. Once up there, she disappeared from sight.

We spread out, checking for signs of a den, straining to hear. Then—faint cries. So soft, it was almost impossible to tell where they were coming from. We listened harder. A few more cries. Andrew cleared away branches and limbs to find the den.

Momma. With her five babies!

The wave of relief that hit me was overwhelming—I started shaking. All five were alive. All five were healthy. And now they were back with their mother, wagging, squeaking, and nursing. We gathered them carefully and took the little family to safety. Rhonda met me back at my house and took them home. Today, the pups are fat, thriving, and momma is doing what she was born to do—taking care of her babies.

I learned something that day—if I suspect pregnancy, I will go to a vet immediately. I never, ever want to feel that gut-wrenching panic again.

The second dog is still out there. He’s shown up on cameras but has moved closer to town since momma was trapped. That’s not unusual—when one is caught, the other often relocates. Food drops are still out, the feedlot owner is watching, and I’ve posted for sightings. I’ll make the hour-long trip as many times as it takes until he’s safe too.

I cannot thank the public enough for stepping up with donations to help me cover expenses on these rescues. Truly, I could not do this without you. If you’d like to help with the next one, here are the links:

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

Every dog teaches me something. This one taught me the value of never assuming, and the unshakable power of determination, teamwork, and love.

08/08/2025

UPDATE to clear up the confusion:
The dog was at a relatives house while the family was out of town. That person owns no dogs. He also wears hearing aids. So when I stopped to drop off the posters I could hear a dog whining. When I mentioned to him about the dog he said he didn’t have a dog of his own. Thats when we starting opening bedroom doors and found her. He said he had checked the bedrooms before but did not see her.
I don’t think he could hear her whining.

♦️♦️Well this is a first. When I was dropping off posters I could hear a dog whinning. I commented his dog wants out. He said I don’t have a dog. We started opening doors and found her in a bedroom.
Everyone is relieved. Especially the dog. No food or water since Tuesday

The man was dog sitting for his daughter while the family was out of state.
♦️♦️

🐾🐾LOST DOG🐾🐾

Last seen 8-5 in DeMeyer subdivision.
W. McMillan Rd/N. Cloverdale Rd, Boise.

She has on a rainbow collar with city of Boise tags.
Do not try to approach her. She is scared. Report sightings to
505 660-2270 206 293-0442 or 208 571-0225

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