Professional Pet Trackers

13/09/2025

🎉🐾 Celebrating 5 Years of Dedication! 🐾🎉

Today we proudly celebrate Linda’s 5-year anniversary with Professional Pet Trackers! 💚

For half a decade, Linda has been a cornerstone of our team—bringing compassion, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to helping families reunite with their lost pets. Her steady presence and tireless work have made a true difference in countless reunions and in the growth of our mission.

Linda, thank you for your loyalty, your heart, and your passion for this work. We are so grateful to have you as part of the PPT family and look forward to many more years of success together. 💜🐕🚁

👏 Join us in congratulating Linda on this incredible milestone! Drop a comment below to show her some love and appreciation.

"𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘭 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘤, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘴"

12/09/2025

11/09/2025

Manassas, VA- Sarah does it again!! K9 Finley nailed direction of travel but ultimately it was Sarah’s persistence that paid off bringing Spencer home!!

*** FOACAS Rescue can not go unnamed- they were out in full force from day 1 with flyers, volunteers and boots on the ground whenever needed ***

"𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘭 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘤, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘴"

11/09/2025

K9 Finley does it again!! A belated welcome home to Alvin!!

"𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘭 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘤, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘴"

“On June 6th we were devastated that our cat Alvin got out during an impending storm. We reached out to numerous people and trackers, the first to call us back was Carmen. Carmen and Finley tracked him to a farm nearby and we placed a camera where Finley tracked him to and that night we had him on camera. It took some time; however, we followed Carmen's tips exactly and Alvin is now back home. Without Carmen and Finley we would not have gotten him back. If your pet goes missing make your first call to Professional Pet Trackers.” - Alvin’s person Rick

09/09/2025

Victory in Takoma Park! 🎉🐾

After six long days missing from home, TimTim, a small white Persian cat, is finally safe again!

From the very beginning, TimTim’s behavior was unusual. Most cats tend to stick close to home and remain hidden, but TimTim promptly relocated about half a mile from where he belonged and started making bold daytime appearances without a care in the world. That combination of early range and confidence made his case especially challenging and concerning. While patience and persistence can usually turn things around, no one expected him to be home so quickly.

On Wednesday, John and K9 Goose were called in to help. Working from TimTim’s collar, he quickly mapped out a consistent loop of Walnut St, Laurel St, and Eastern Ave in Takoma Park. Within that loop, Goose zeroed in on two critical areas:
👉 A dense patch of bamboo behind an apartment building on Eastern Ave, which looked like a perfect hiding spot.
👉 A strong pull along Walnut St near the 200 block, suggesting TimTim was actively cycling through that neighborhood.

Susan and her family immediately went to work on the recommendations, and just hours later, the phone rang. A neighbor on Walnut St reported their dog had treed TimTim, exactly in the area Goose had highlighted. By the time Susan and her granddaughter arrived, TimTim was safe in the neighbor’s arms, ready to go home.

After a night of eating, resting, and getting cleaned up, TimTim is back to his old life without a scratch. The relief and joy in his family’s voices today said it all.

For Goose, this was an incredible demonstration of his skill and focus. For Susan and her family, it was the payoff for acting quickly and staying engaged with the process. Together, they brought TimTim home.

As a side note, Takoma Park will always hold a special place in my heart. My first tracking dog, Duck, also had a fast recovery here several years ago. Now Goose carries the torch with a victory of his own in the very same community.

Welcome home, TimTim. 💙

"𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘭 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘤, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘴"

04/09/2025

✨ Belle is Home! ✨

After two weeks of adventure in the Poconos, Belle is finally safe where she belongs. 💜🐾

What began as a quick trip to hike Choke Creek Falls quickly turned into a stressful, fearful long 14 days when Belle was startled and ran off. As most people do, the first 48 hours was spent in panic where they scoured as much of the state forest as they could leaving no stone unturned. Flyers went up, feeding stations went out and still no Belle.

On day 12 Professional Pet Trackers came in strong with K9 Finley, K9 Trix, and a thermal drone to cover as much ground as possible. After a full day of paws on the ground and eyes in the sky, we had our focus area and knew it was only a matter of time.

With each hour that passed anticipation grew- then the one call with a sighting came in that changed it all. Belle’s dad was 5 minutes away and there in 4. He arrived to see Belle narrowly avoid being hit by a car. With a trembling heart, he got out, stood steady, and began softly singing “You Are My Sunshine.” 🌞 Slowly, Belle recognized the voice she had been missing most and walked into his arms.

Today, Belle is back where she belongs—home, safe, and loved. 💕

"𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘭 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘤, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘴"

01/09/2025

🌟 A Special Reunion Story: Millie is Home!

We’re so thrilled to share a truly heartwarming and unusual reunion story that reminded all of us just how powerful the bond between a dog and her person can be.

Millie, a beautiful and gentle 3-year-old pit bull, went missing last Thursday afternoon in Lynchburg, VA, after a maintenance crew accidentally left the door to her apartment ajar. For nearly two full days, she was on her own. At one point, a sighting placed her two miles from home. That kind of range is often a sign that a dog has slipped into full “survival mode” — the instinctive shift into hyper-cautious, avoidant behavior that can make recovery much more difficult.

But Millie? Millie is different.

At 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, Millie showed up on her family’s Ring doorbell camera. Not only did she recognize where she lived, but she calmly waited at the door for over an hour. It was as if she knew where she belonged. After reviewing the case and talking with Millie’s wonderful owner, we agreed that the best next step wasn’t tracking. Instead, it was troubleshooting and planning. We discussed how to reinforce the safety of home, how to stay alert without scaring Millie off, and how to use calming signals if Caroline ever came face to face with her again.

That call turned out to be perfectly timed. Later that evening, Millie’s Airtag pinged just 0.3 miles from home, near a shaded spot beside a creek. It was a sensible and familiar place for her to settle. Caroline grabbed some treats and followed all the advice we’d discussed. And not long after…

✨ Millie came right to her. Whining, tail wagging, ready to go home. ✨

Caroline gently clipped a leash on, and Millie hopped right into the car. She was dirty, tired, tick-covered, and had some minor injuries. But she was safe, alert, and still very much herself.

It’s hard to describe how rare this kind of outcome is. Dogs who’ve traveled that far, who’ve been gone that long, and who’ve been exposed to the elements like Millie was, almost always retreat deeply into survival behaviors. But Millie’s calm return to home (and later, to her owner) speaks volumes about the extraordinary trust and love between them.

We’re beyond proud of Caroline for her calm, thoughtful handling of this case. She didn’t panic. She didn’t chase. She followed every bit of guidance with incredible care. Millie is now back home recovering, and we couldn’t be happier for them both.

Welcome home, Millie. 💛 You’re a very special girl.

30/08/2025

✨ Maggie is Home! ✨

After a ten-day adventure touring her Capitol Hill neighborhood, sweet Maggie is finally back in loving arms. 💕

When she first went missing, her family was overwhelmed—not knowing where to start or how to find her. All the worst possibilities raced through their minds.

On day six, K9 Finley hit the ground running and quickly mapped Maggie’s travel route. Within hours of his track, the family had their first visual sighting.

Traditional trapping strategies didn’t work, but Maggie’s family never gave up hope. Their persistence paid off—through patience and love, they were able to lure Maggie back to them. 🐾

Today, she’s safe at home where she belongs. 🏡❤️

28/08/2025

🌈🐾 Honoring K9 Magic 🐾🌈

On this Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day, we celebrate the life and legacy of K9 Magic — a true hero who dedicated her nose, heart, and spirit to helping families find their lost pets.

Magic wasn’t just a tracking dog; she was a lifeline of hope. With every trail she followed, she reunited families, brought comfort in moments of despair, and proved that the bond between humans and dogs can truly change lives.

Though she now runs free across the Rainbow Bridge, her impact continues to shine in every pet brought home safely and in every lesson she passed on to the next generation of trackers.

K9 Magic will always be remembered not only for her loyalty and love, but for the countless pawprints she left on the road back to home. 💜🐕

🌈 𝑰 𝒘𝒊𝒔𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒃𝒐𝒘 𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒈𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝒗𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔 🌈

26/08/2025

❤️ 𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘿𝙤𝙜 𝘿𝙖𝙮 ❤️

21/08/2025

All work and no play makes Finley a dull boy

🛝 Gotta make time to fit the fun in 🐾

21/08/2025

🖤 MOWGLI IN THE HOUSE, LITERALLY!

After 12 long days on the run in Charlottesville, VA… Mowgli is HOME!

This wild adventure started when an unexpected fire alarm startled Mowgli so badly that he leapt from a second-story window and vanished. Despite the chaos, he did what many scared cats do — he stayed close, lurking just beyond reach.

🔍 Enter K9 Finley: his track showed Mowgli skirting the woodline behind the townhomes — and sure enough, that’s exactly where he was hiding out, watching it all unfold.

🐾 We had one false alarm when a lookalike cat was found two miles away and brought home… only for everyone to realize they’d just accidentally catnapped someone else’s pet. 😅 (No worries — that kitty made it home too!)

But there’s only one Mowgli… and he’s finally safe and sound back where he belongs. 🏡💛