Lost Pet Detection

24/10/2025

My beautiful sweet Pepper is home. 😭😭❤️❤️

21/10/2025

Today after 23 years Lost Pet Detection is done. Pepper Potts has died - my main bloodhound. And I just lost Diana a few months ago. This is the biggest loss that I could’ve ever dreamed of.

I’m glad I was able to help all the people that I did. 

Rest easy girl. It’s over.

28/09/2025

https://www.ocregister.com/2019/05/01/bloodhound-expert-and-her-dogs-have-found-hundreds-of-lost-pets-in-the-worst-conditions/?fbclid=IwVERDUANFYZBleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHlV-zxwLlSR63DiJHXKbxdF9zCT4dLMcOtLjCgQird0O-5qMAAFOOk9ZKyFw_aem_QXxiHvb9r-H6waj7Y27Y8g

On this day, handler Landa Coldiron and Diana are in Orange, searching for a missing Yorkshire terrier.

21/09/2025

Into the wild….Palm Springs, Big Bear and somewhere in Orange County. Never a dull moment with the search dogs and my search and rescue comrades.

19/09/2025

Here’s to Patrick. He helped train a lot of the search dogs and was the “target” dog at the end of the trails. I adopted him from the Burbank shelter. He had been there for nine months. He was the best little boy. He couldn’t make the trip back East as he got too old. I really miss him today. I wish he would’ve made it - he would’ve really liked it here.

14/09/2025

Apache the Alligator. Miss you my girl.

12/09/2025

Through the underbrush

29/08/2025

Dog Loving Friends - Who is interested in a K9 scent training conference in NE Ohio in the Spring? Would April or May be a better time for you? Beginning, Intermediate or Advanced training? Just trying to gauge interest and timing. Thanks!

17/08/2025

Glamour shots of me and the hounds.

12/08/2025

Before Lost Pet Detection, there was only me and Ellie Mae. ❤️😭

09/08/2025

Media filming Glory.

23/07/2025

Pavement may look harmless to you in your comfy shoes, but for your dog’s paws, it can be a hidden hazard—especially on warm days. Pet parents are often surprised to learn just how quickly surfaces like asphalt, concrete, metal, sand, artificial turf, and even dry grass or wood can become dangerously hot for dogs.

Unlike us, our pups walk “barefoot,” making them highly vulnerable to burns and injuries from heated surfaces. Even when the air feels comfortable, sidewalk and road temperatures can soar:
- At just 77°F (25°C) outside, asphalt can reach 125°F (51°C)
-At 86°F (30°C), it can hit an astonishing 135°F (57°C)—hot enough to burn skin in under ONE minute!
-Burns can occur at pavement temperatures as low as 120°F (49°C)—and some surfaces, like metal or artificial grass, can get even hotter!

Prolonged exposure may leave your dog temporarily unable to walk, causing pain, frustration, and a lengthy healing process.

Dog paw pads may look tough but are just as sensitive as your own skin. Signs of paw pad burns include limping, refusing to walk, excessive licking, blisters, discoloration, or even missing skin. Protecting those precious paws is essential to their safety and happiness.

SAFETY TIPS!
Always test the walking surface: Place the back of your hand on the ground for 5–10 seconds. If it’s too hot for your skin, it’s too hot for your dog. When in doubt, opt for early morning or late evening walks, stick to shaded or grassy areas, and apply paw wax like Musher's for extra protection.

Your dog depends on you to protect them—let’s keep those tails wagging and paws happy! xoAmy