Lost Pet Tracking Dogs

02/23/2025

Unseen Heroes: Supporting Pine Tree State Pet Trapping

While you may not see us on the front lines, our team is tirelessly working behind the scenes to support Pine Tree State Pet Trapping's rescue missions.

We're providing critical resources - equipment, game cameras, and handmade enclosures and literally boots on the frozen ground- to aid in the safe rescue of all animals in need.

Our K9 friends are warm and safe at home, but our team remains dedicated and hard at work, driven by compassion and a commitment to making a difference.

12/26/2024

Being a reindeer wasn’t in the cards for K9 Wuan Ton, so her and the team will continue their magical capabilities this coming week…

12/16/2024

Sorry we’re closed to:

Negative comments that we (I) don’t respond quick enough to our fb messages…. (Sorry I work 2 full time jobs)

Multiple calls from same householders that “you need to answer us immediately…I’ve called twice now and so has my husband and the rescue”…. (Sorry, I don’t have a secretary as I operate as a 1 human from my own home)

Text messages “You’ve been recommended 100 times but because you didn’t answer us by 9:00, we used another tracking dog(s) and also drone(s) both unsuccessful so now we need you, like NOW!…I’ll call you until you answer…” (Sorry I was giving K9 Levi his chemotherapy medication and I need to watch him for an hour afterwards without distractions…)

11/29/2024

THE NUMBER 1 REASON we don’t accept clients during this time! Sorry, as we know your lost loved one is precious to you, our team is also loved…

11/23/2024

Doing this for over 14yrs now, some days are certainly more difficult then others…please share your thoughts:

For over 16 hours, a PTSPT volunteer sat out in a vehicle waiting for a pet that has been seen on camera and awaiting a successful capture/return. While the vehicle can not be run on-site, a battery box/jumpstart box has not been able to work more then 10 minutes to keep an electrical blanket for keeping our volunteer warm during these cold nights… any suggestions for a backup battery pack out there? Other than the hand warmers and of course warm clothing/etc? We appreciate your input!

11/14/2024

It’s that time of year that LPTD shares their tip for cold weather and food luring again!

Here’s a tip out of the LPTD Toolbox:

Freezing temperatures make it much more difficult for lost pets to find food. When setting up a feeding station to attract a lost pet, Lost Pet Tracking Dogs will often use hand warmers between a set of metal bowls to both prevent freezing and facilitate the spreading of irresistible food scents dogs can easily detect.

The bowls are taped together with the hand warmers between them to prevent the consumption of any potential toxic substances, and often raised off the ground to also prevent freezing. An alternative is using vegetable oil and salt between the bowls, this also helps prevent freezing of food.

In addition to the food, placing an article of clothing from the pet’s owner beneath or even above the food station will add a familiar scent that enhances the attractiveness of the location you want the pet to return to.

For 12 years running now, the proven food of choice is McDonalds cheeseburgers 🍔 and fries 🍟, a deliciously greasy and smelly lost pet attractant.

Use these tips to help your furry family member get back home when lost.

10/30/2024

Protect your pets this Halloween! With strangers and costumes knocking at the door, it can be overwhelming. Secure them comfortably in a room, ensure GPS collars are charged, and remind children to keep doors closed. Prioritize their safety and enjoy a stress-free trick-or-treating experience!

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Toolbox suggestions from the K9 Team

10/15/2024

We believe small dogs can also have an advantage…After 28 days lost in Maine, Welcome HOME Bentley!! 💙🐾

10/14/2024

Welcome home Athena!! 🏠🐾💗

09/22/2024

Thank you Erika Mazuzan for the opportunity to be a part of this amazing rescue. Gidget is blessed to have you and your family in her life. We were blessed to meet this Miracle Dog after we tracked and then captured her…the sweetest, full-hearted, bravest, rescue dog we have ever reunited with a family. No doubt. 🐾🐾welcome home Gidget.

The story of Erika Mazuzan and her family's search for their lost dog is one full of compassion and persistence.Erika and her son, Lukas, lost their newly-ad...

09/18/2024

“We caught Postachio at 2am today in our have a heart trap we put in the woods behind our shed ❤️ thank you for all your advice!!” -Allisa, Postachio’s human

A 50 min phone call on the phone with Postachio’s devastated owner Allisa, a review of her google mapping, and history of sweet Postachio’s past escape determined that K9 Tracking was not the best option at this time.

Based on what was reported over the phone, Pistachio was a “scaredy-cat”, when lost prior he was under his home deck and literally had to be sprayed out with water in order to be captured. Viewing the surroundings on the google map, there are not many places to hide- so this to me believes he’s close, especially after a reputable thermal drone was unsuccessful in locating him “in perfect conditions”.

Lost Pet Tracking Dogs suggested game cameras for visuals at the base edge of property lines and also a humane trap as cats may come out of hiding when nobody is searching or calling for them.

We also suggested a thermal camera as we believe he was very close. Our newly bought one was going to be utilized that following day so unavailable for the time being. Allisa had our same thought and actually bought one of her own. Despite not being perfect in seeing up into trees, it was not needed as Postachio was indeed on the ground and very close as determined, and successfully trapped next to the wood line near thier shed.

Thank you for taking our advice Allisa & Welcome home sweet Postachio !! 😺🫶🏼

*Also if you believe a thermal camera will help you locate your lost pet as they may be close to home, please message us or Pine Tree State Pet Trapping for free use of our camera!!! 📸

09/18/2024

“…the collar that had been chewed off. Just like you had said…Thank you for your suggestions and you're calming affect you you had on me.

He's home. ❤️🐕‍🦺❤️

Thanks again for all your help and suggestions.”
-Rose, owner of Chip

When a 3yr old newly adopted Aussie/Cattle Dog/Lab mix named Chip had already been trapped from a recent escape days prior, he’s additional successful exit from his new home proved he needed to make a decision-choose his new loving human family or remain roaming and feral.

Dragging a nylon leash behind him was thought to have been a cause of no sightings but this is Maine. The heavily leaved area that canvasses this time of year will likely remain the reason of a dark pet not being seen.

Chip is very active, and given history proved he’d likely bite through the nylon leash to escape being tethered and susceptible to the elements of nature’s predators. And when he showed up back at home, this thankfully proved our personal opinion and no tracking dogs were needed.

Owner Rose was coached daily on attempts to lure Chip toward the again set trap but also her porch door. As Chip was sighted while sitting in his new backyard the trap once already captured in, was not going to happen twice.

LPTD friends Pine Tree State Pet Trapping were on deck with an enclosure large enough to accommodate a shy dog’s ego, however we suggested luring attempts of food to be made.

Rose took our suggestion and with slow strategically positioned moves that provided delicious food on the porch moving it closer and closer off the deck and into the home door, and further in… the following days proved successful!

Whewww!!!! Welcome back INSIDE Chip! ❤️🐾🏠🌲

09/18/2024

“xoxo we are all smiling this morning !
As I said, if i could hug you, I sure would.
xoxoxo”-Katrina, owner of Cricket

A referral inviting Katrina to reach out to Lost Pet Tracking Dogs after a drone attempt was unsuccessful at locating an 11 pound dog dragging a 20ft leash lost from home, was now going on day 2 missing.

Understandably so would a lost pet owner do everything possible for an immediate find, especially when the newly 3 month adopted pet went missing in a heavily wooded area.

However, this dog left from home on its own. During our phone conversation it was made that Cricket was very familiar with her in/out doggie door and the immediate 3/4 mile driveway walk often accompanied by its furry companion, so that was an invite to walk this path again in same fashion and in addition, elevate the already placed out human scent articles off the ground for an airborne luring aid in Cricket’s return home.

Also noting in phone conversation, was that Cricket had once prior bitten off a similar style leash, this was a personal confirmation that if her 20ft leash was stuck, especially given its length she again would bite it off and release herself from strain.

In admiration of Cricket’s size, and despite hearsay of little dogs falling victim of nature’s predators, may be true but however because of her size, heightened awareness, and fear of most living things, she is able to hide in smaller crevasses, shelter under porches/sheds/decks/broken open spaces under homes/etc where a drone would not be able to detect Cricket no matter what temperature emits outdoors, and where most predators are unable to reach and would otherwise move onto other more vulnerable species in their vicinity. This seclusion can be a day, two days, or even more, it’s up to Cricket to decide when she’s comfortable coming out of hiding.

Each lost pet takes on a unique characteristic and is why a thorough phone consult happens to determine the next step in a successful recovery, and is why Lost Pet Tracking Dogs felt comfortable in saying this scenario was ok to wait another day and not have an immediate response to add to an already existing emotional and costly experience.

The return home (and literally through the doggie door) and without the leash attached is exactly what happened that same evening.

Thank you Katrina for your patience, and supporting the K9 Team along with your kind words and trusting us in our experiences as we communicated over the phone to not immediately respond, we understand that was difficult.

Welcome home little Cricket! 🦗 ♥️🐾

09/09/2024

Lost Pet Tracking Dogs along with Pine Tree State Pet Trapping are so happy to collaborate cohesively for this successful reunion! Thank you Tiffany & Tyler for involving us in your rescue efforts-we L🩵VE Sam

09/06/2024

UPDATE: 09/08/24

⭐️🐾 SAFELY CAPTURED with Pine Tree State Pet Trapping & HOME!! 🐾⭐️

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Sam, missing from what was supposed to be a relaxing day at camp, turned into nightmare for his owners Tiffany & Tyler.

After being scared by sibling rivalry the search for a male ridgeback terrier in Strong, Maine would have drone and K9s assistance in the air and on the ground.

K9s Halo, Wuan Ton, & Quincy together tracked 11.39 miles with K9 Handler Lisa Nazarenko & Assisting Handler Kylie C***s. Sam’s distance traveled was confirmed by an ATV rider, a campground member, and now a highly possible sighting further north in an extended town.

Food luring was set throughout the night as cameras and a humane trap will be in place today.

If you see Sam near Freeman Ridge Rd in Kingfield Maine, please call Tiffany ASAP at 207-607-9174. *Of course do not call/chase/lure/follow Sam as he is scared and is being pushed further from home.

08/02/2024

Are there any fans of Lost Pet Tracking Dogs living in Maine that are a licensed FAA UAS 107 Drone Pilot? If so, we would love to connect with you!!

07/22/2024

If your dog is a new adoption and shy or skittish, and you have an idea of where the dog is hiding out, maybe you have just one sighting, you do NOT NEED TRACKING DOGS OR A DRONE!!! -our moral, ethical, and professional opinion

This is also not a reference to the wonderful drone pilot that arrived for Ginger before the only sighting! There is a time and place for ground & air support, and after a sighting is not necessarily one of them.

07/18/2024

Lost Pet Tracking Dogs & Pine Tree State Pet Trapping working together! 🤜🏼🫶🏼🤛🏼