Sadie’s lost dog search and rescue

02/17/2025

Please heed the warning …. We have extremely high winds coming with some gusts up to 60 mph at times, so please remember to check that fences/gates are secure and locked … make sure collars have up to date tags and check with the chip company that all info is correct… if you must walk them please secure their leashes , collars , harnesses as the slightest sound or movement of just a plastic bag can spook them causing them to run . Do not leave them outside unattended .. Please keep them safe 🐾❤️🐾

02/17/2025

Exactly .. we can’t stress this enough !

Allow a missing dog to settle and relax.....

02/17/2025

We are thrilled to share that Molly, who was lost from the Brick / Howell border, has been safely reunited with her owner, a truly heartwarming moment.
We received a message from Molly’s owner Olia on 2/7 , Molly who was recently adopted had slip her leash during a walk and had run off . Olia and our team member Tracy immediately implemented a plan for Molly’s safe reunion , quickly setting cameras and feeding stations to help her settle to a location she worked diligently together with Molly’s owner . Once Molly had made it to the first feeding station the trap was set and eveyone patiently waited . It had become apparent that Molly was going to need to be conditioned to the trap . Olia ( her owner ) , went out day and night to make sure that Molly had fresh food . It didn’t take long for Molly to create a pattern ,as she had not strayed far from the point of escape , and was slowly beginning to trust the trap .. With the impending snow storm on its way , we hoped it would be soon that she would enter . In her travels this morning , she ran into a yard , not far from our trapping location , owned by Daniel Dowling owner of NJDOGS training LLC , who had seen her on his front cameras a few times prior .. I reached out to Dan immediately after we received the video of Molly and asked him if he would like to assist us . He and I , along with Molly’s owner, implemented a plan to have Dan tie a line on his back gate and Olia would make a scent trail leading into Dan’s yard .. Well , the plan couldn’t have played out any better . Molly followed the scent straight into Dan’s yard and his wife Kim was able to pull the line to close the gate .
They then brought Molly into their training school and waited for our volunteer , Tracy, and Molly’s mom to arrive . When I contacted Olia to inform her of the good news , she was happily surprised and in disbelief .

This was an amazing effort by all involved .. it truly reiterates that there is no “I” in team !

Thank you to the community for your invaluable support including shared posts and reported sightings.

We extend special thanks to Daniel and Kim Dowling for their kindness and assistance , allowing us to use their yard to lead Molly in and Kim for pulling that line to close the gate . Thank you for keeping her comfortable, safe and warm while waiting for her family to bring her home !

Thank you to all of our volunteers here at Sadie’s.., the dedication that each one puts into our rescue is truly amazing ., Tracy , Dianne , Katie , Maria ..,each one of them bring something special to our rescue and I couldn’t be more proud of them !

In Molly's case , our volunteer Tracy Turner went above and beyond helping to reunite Molly with her family .

Lastly , to Molly’s owner Olia .., Thank you for working hard along side of Tracy everyday and trusting in the process ..,

Welcome Home Molly !!! ❤️🐾❤️

02/16/2025

We are thrilled to share that Molly, who was lost from the Brick / Howell border, has been safely reunited with her owner, a truly heartwarming moment. We will have the details later with many to Thank for assisting us in this reunion, especially Daniel Dowling for pulling the line ! 👏🏻

Welcome home Molly ♥️🐾♥️

02/08/2025

Check your microchips ! If you use this company they are out of business .. you need to register with another company ASAP .. See below for options 👇🏻🐾

02/01/2025

Witness the incredible impact of perseverance and compassion as Oakley, one of four dogs abandoned in the Carolina woods by a dog trainer, is finally reunited with his family after five long months, all thanks to the selfless work of Anakin's Trails stray and Pet Recovery.

This is a powerful reminder that the true measure of success lies not in accolades or praise , but in the bittersweet reunions of families with their lost pets.

Welcome home Oakley!
Prayers to the others who have not been located yet .. may they have their happy reunion as well 🙏🏻🙏🏻

The heartwarming moment has been viewed millions of times online.

01/30/2025

A beacon of hope and inspiration, this 8-year journey showcases the transformative power of persistence and innovative tools like registered microchips, making even the most impossible reunions a tangible reality.♥️♥️♥️

In 2017, Paul Guilbeault was moving across the country from Massachusetts to Arizona. During a pit stop in Oklahoma, his dog, Damian, got loose from his leash and ran off.

Eight years later, the pair has been reunited.

Read more: https://abcnews.visitlink.me/wqZH8X

01/29/2025

When your actions make a positive impact on someone else's life and that your kindness was appreciated ... Skippy’s smile in one of the photos his mom sent to me is priceless 🥰

The unwavering power of love for animals fuels our dedication to reuniting families, a truly inspiring endeavor that unites people. This selfless commitment isn't driven by personal gain or recognition, but by the profound emotions we feel in our hearts. Many may not fully grasp the emotional burden on families when a cherished pet goes missing, and may not realize that we, too, share in this pain alongside them. We treat each family with compassion and care, as if they were our own, and support them through every emotional moment. While each situation is distinct and not always the outcome we had hoped for , our focus remains on providing solace and emotional support to families in need. We stand by them, ensuring they never face these challenges alone. These moments, like Skippy's family and many others, give us hope and remind us of the difference we can make. We will always strive to do the best we can to reunite a lost loved one , and grateful for the lasting friendships we've formed along the way .

01/22/2025

Lost dogs survive cold nights by seeking available shelter and utilizing their natural instincts to locate warmer areas. They might curl up in compact, sheltered spaces to conserve bodily heat. Their survival skills include finding hidden or protected locations.

01/22/2025

Due to extreme weather, please take necessary precautions and keep your pets safe from the elements . Remember , if it’s too cold for you it’s too cold for them .

01/19/2025

“Coyote Mating Season Hype!

Pay no attention to all the hysteria and hype directed towards mating season.

Looking after our pets is not seasonal it's a year round responsibility!

Coyotes roam around in search of food every day all year long it just so happens some are looking for mates at this time of the year.

It's always best to join our pets when outside use a short leash and have total control when out walking.

Although I do understand mistakes can happen the blame does not fall on our pets, coyotes or other wildlife it falls on us as we are their guardians.” - Thank you Arthur Cowan for spreading awareness.

01/16/2025

God Bless all the men and women fighting these fires,trying to save homes , families and their pets and wildlife.. and Slater Lee for saving and comforting this sweet boy and reuniting him with his family . Prayers for everyone 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 ♥️♥️♥️

01/16/2025

Skippy's capture led to some FB comments proposing a book called Skippy's Adventure . Although it’s not a book , he did become a local celebrity in Wall Twp and Star News Group wrote a story about him 😊🐾

In the depths of the Wall Township Facebook groups are plenty of posts regarding lost and found pets. However, one lost dog rose to the top of hundreds of residents’ feeds over the course of the recent nine days, and was finally brought home by community-wide efforts.

Read online: https://starnewsgroup.com/2025/01/15/skippy-famous-facebook-pooch-home-after-nine-day-escapade/

01/14/2025

♥️ Skippy’s Story ♥️

Skippy’s family reached out to us on 1/2/25 stating he had escaped his mom just after entering the local Pet Supplies Plus in Wall Twp. Katie , who had her son with her at the time tried to see where Skippy had run off but he was too quick and she lost sight . She found a couple people who stated he may have crossed over Rt 35 and behind Bank of America and because there were no confirmations of this it made the search a bit more complex . Our volunteers were all working and would get out as soon as we were able , in the meantime we stayed in constant contact . Throughout the day there were no other sightings of Skippy so we now knew that he was in hiding and most likely very scared . We immediately asked for everyone to call in sightings , to not chase , approach , or call out to him as this would hinder any rescue efforts. When a dog is lost and unfamiliar with their surroundings they retreat into what is known as flight / survival mode .. and we had to assume this was the case . If Skippy was seen we needed him to settle and feel comfortable so we could take the proper steps to safely reunite him . Katie and her family went to talk with people and ask if they had cameras would they kindly check them . We made the family a flyer to distribute throughout the community .
That evening the owner placed his crate near a residents property in view of the homeowners camera however Skippy was a no show .. The family then contacted a drone company however the drone was unsuccessful in locating him .
Multiple cameras and feeding stations had been set but Skippy had other plans .
We finally received a confirmed sighting that Skippy was running thru the sewerage plant , our volunteers met up with the owner to set up cameras and feeding stations ., as the volunteers were setting up they received word that Skippy was back ,running past the property where his crate had been placed .
At this time and with the impending snow storm time was of the essence .. we quickly got a trap and cameras set up.
Over the course of the next few days Skippy was on the move again and the trap was moved accordingly. .. once again Skippy eluded us and made his way back to sewerage plant . Unfortunately due to some unintentional interference Skippy once again evaded capture .
Skippy had finally returned to a property he had been to 9 days prior .., Skippy’s owner attempted to lure him but being in survival mode Skippy ran from his dad. Our volunteers set up a feeding station and once we had him on our camera our trap was quickly placed .
Skippy finally show again on our cameras at 10:15 , he spent hours walking around the property and the trap ., he wanted the food but this was something new for him and he’s not really sure what to do to get it ., this went on for hours . Skippy would walk , sniff around the trap , lay on the owners shirt , sleep for a bit and get up again . He would walk away and return . Between the frigid cold temperatures and Skippy’s activity at the trap it was quickly draining our camera batteries . So , this is where team Skippy regrouped and made a decision to have the homeowner refresh the food that quickly froze in the trap . It was approximately an hour later that Skippy finally made his way into our trap .

Thank you to the amazing community and all involved .,
Each and everyone who called with sightings and shared posts , helped with the search . If we didn’t get your name we apologize .
Thank you to Bill and Barney of the sewerage plant and keeping us abreast of all the sightings and allowing us to set up our equipment.
Thank you to Tracy’s husband John for all his assistance as well .
Thank you to Maria for getting cameras to the owners before the team arrived .
A huge Thank you to the homeowner Victoria for allowing us to use her property to set up our equipment and working with us to bring Skippy to safety .

This was truly a community effort, as we always say ., It takes a village . There is no I in Team and we are so grateful to each and every person who played a part in Skippy’s homecoming .

Thank you to Sadie’s Team - Dianne, Mike and Tracy for your continued dedication and hard work you've put into Sadie's , for enduring the bitter cold , wind and snow for days , and taking time from your families to allow us to reunite this sweet boy .. and to our Sadie girl for always keeping watch over these lost pups and helping guide them along . ❤️

Lastly ,Thank you to Katie,Zach, Rebekka , and family for trusting in the process and allowing us to safely reunite you with your boy!

Welcome Home Skippy !!! ♥️🐾♥️

01/12/2025

Good morning everyone… we here at Sadie’s lost dog search and rescue have a quick update …

We are happy to share the wonderful news ..
Skippy who went missing on 1/2/25 from Wall Twp. has been safely captured this morning at 1:43am after his 9 day adventure.
I will have our story to follow soon with all the details and many to Thank . For now , we are all going to recharge with some well deserved rest .


Have a wonderful day and please stay tuned ♥️🐾

01/04/2025

If you believe we make a difference in lost pet recovery please read below 👇 and submit your nomination ♥️🐾♥️
Thank you all for your continued support ♥️

Nominate a Hero: Lost pet search and recovery! 🐾✨
🌟 Awards: Call for Nominations 🌟
Do you know a person, team, or organization making a difference in lost pet recovery? Help us honor their incredible efforts by submitting a nomination!
✅ No voting needed – one nomination is enough!
🗓️ Deadline: February 23, 2025, by 8:00 PM PST / 11:00 PM EST.
🎉 Winners Announced: April 6, 2025 (attendance not required).
🌍 Open to international nominations.
✨ Who Can Be Nominated?
Individuals, teams, rescues, volunteers, K9 handlers, search dogs, shelters, animal control officers, and more dedicated to lost pet recovery efforts. (2024 winners are ineligible)
📩 Questions? Email: [email protected]
🌐 Submit nominations here: https://forms.gle/D6sA8BkrFs63vX2g8
Event Organized by:
PET SEARCH AND RESCUE & LOST PET DETECTION
Let’s celebrate the heroes helping to reunite lost pets with their families! 🐶❤️🐾

01/01/2025

Wishing you all a very Happy and Healthy New Year !
May it be a year full of wagging tails and slobbery kisses !

Love from all of us at Sadie’s ♥️🐾♥️

12/31/2024

As 2024 comes to and end , we're overwhelmed with appreciation for the unwavering love and support you've showered upon us. Your selfless dedication to helping us reunite lost dogs with their families has been a beacon of hope, whether through spreading awareness, providing vital assistance, sharing lost dog posts, or participating in searches. Your contributions are the cornerstone of these rescues! Let's take a moment to send thoughts and prayers to those dogs still waiting to be found, as we continue to work tirelessly to bring them home. We extend our sincerest gratitude from the bottom of our hearts 🐶🐾. We wish you all a joyous, healthy, and prosperous New Year!!! 🎉🍾♥️🐾🐾