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Roaming Paws Lost Pet Services I help lost pets get back home through consultations, support & ongoing advice. Rental of equipment: traps & cameras. My goal is to reunite.

I volunteer in my community to help roaming/hard to capture dogs with no owners known to safety. I have training in Missing Animal Recovery, providing counseling to the families to conduct their own searches. I offer rental on humane traps, custom made Missy Trap for dogs; Clam and drop trap for cats. Wildlife cameras are also available. A search dog is not needed to locate a missing pet. It is wh

en families understand the expected behavior of a lost pet and follow the advice provided through the consultation, that the vast majority of pets are found and reunited with their family. Many more pets are recovered and reunited without a search dog than with them.

28/04/2025

PUYALLUP
Luna was just adopted and at her new home for only 1 day.
A friend opened the door and she bolted.
Missing since Friday 4/18/25. near Meridian and 23rd St SE.
Luna is 2 years old, about 45lbs, spayed but not yet chipped. She has a blue eye and brown eye was last seen with a beige colored collar.
Previous owners are not responding or seem interested in participating in recovery efforts. She was scared when brought to her new home and would growl if approached but did not show aggression. When she got out the friend chased her blocks up to 31st St SW to the Walmart on South Hill.

Last sightings on 4/22 and 4/23 near 23rd St SE and 3rd Ave SE.

**PLEASE DO NOT TRY APPROACH, if you can contain safely please try. She can jump high so even if fenced don't approach just call or text Kristina at 360-324-6614 and Bonnie 253 279 5943. If you get vm leave a message or text us both.

Although recovery advice is not needed or referrals to droners, trackers, etc, sharing this post and watching for her is requested. She could be as far as 5 miles from the last place seen but we are starting the search in the area mapped below.

24/04/2025

PUYALLUP ~
Harry went missing on Friday April 18, 2025 near his home by 9th St SW and 9th Ave SW in Downtown Puyallup.
He is almost 3 years old, 16 Lbs., neutered but not yet chipped. He is an indoor / outdoor cat that regularly returns home. The family recently had their dog pass and she was Harry's best friend. We don't know if this behavior change is connected to grief. But are looking into all possibilities. It was the last day of the Spring Fair and he is near the fairgrounds, so hoping he wasn't picked up by a fair attendee. He is somewhat human social, but it is on his terms. His mom and I had a consultation and have got a recovery plan of action in place. Including social media, posters, door to door notification, searching in highest probable area.
Although recovery advice is not requested, we do need help in getting sightings reported. Please consider sharing this post to help Harry get back home.

20/04/2025

UPDATE
REUNITED 4/20/25

No bunny needed to deliver the best Easter present ever. She was seen in her yard, mom slowly and quietly opened the door. She seem a little scared, but entered and is safe back home. Shes hungry but seems okay and may have been trapped or with someone.
So glad to have this reunion happen. Thanks for the shares. Reunion picture in comments.

Olympia ~ Georgie has not returned home since Tuesday April 15, 2025. She is an indoor / outdoor cat, 2 years old, chipped and spayed. She isn't very social to humans and would likely hide from them. She was last seen at Evergreen Park D SW with the nearest cross street of Evergreen Park CT SW. Close to Firwood Manor Apartments.
Her mom has already started search efforts, social media posts.
She will be making posters to put up in the area to raise community awareness that Georgie is missing.
Although recovery advice is not needed, we do ask you share her post and if you see a cat posted or in the area that looks like her please let me know. Thank you.

17/04/2025

Did you know that this is Animal Control Appreciation Week? This week is a time to recognize and appreciate the work of animal control officers and those involved in animal care and control. In the 16 years I have worked in lost pet recovery and volunteered to help dogs with no owner known, I have recovered dogs that are literally ribs, hip bones and vertebrae. I have seen the look in eyes that they have given up on life, had dogs pass just days after capture succumbing to injury or illness, had dogs hit and killed before I could capture. Then there are those that just dissappear never to be seen or know their outcome.

Being able to partner with local animal control agencies, I have been able to learn techniques beyond my training through Missing Animal Response Network. Hands on training on Catch pole usage, safe removal from traps of aggressive dogs. The respect I have for what they do to help animals is deep. I could not do their job. What I have seen and been involved with often haunts me. But what I am able to do and believe it's necessary for me mentally, as well as emotionally is to take a step back. To give myself a reprieve. I am able to decide where and when to get involved volunteering to try help animals in need.
Animal Control Officers can't, it's their job and it is a damn hard one. What they have to deal with day after day is so much more than most of the community can even imagine. They do their job under scrutiny from the public. They are given a bad rap when they can't respond immediately to calls. There seems to be no understanding that their resources are limited, at times Pierce Co only has 2 officers to respond to all unincorporated Pierce County animal calls, compliants and calls for animals at risk.
Before people complain about ACOs, I encourage them to do a ride along and experience what their jobs involve. One ride along I did took an ACO 2 1/2 hours, leaving only 1 officer available for urgent calls.
I want to give all ACO's a huge shout out for all the do, endure, day after day. For all the life's they help get back home, get to safe and cared for.
This week Roaming Paws Lost Pet Services delivered goody bags full of energy bars, fruit, cookies, chips, pudding etc to our local ACO' s. It's a very small way to show my gratitude for the work they do and animals they help.

16/04/2025

SEATTLE ~ Shagua is missing since Saturday 4/12/25. She is an outdoor access cat that was last seen around 3:30 pm at her home near N 106th and Bagley Ave N.
She is about 1 1/2 years old, 12 pounds, spayed. She is usually home every evening and throughout the night.
Flyers have been put up, but will be replaced with the visible neon posters, social media is being used. Also camera's at feeding stations. Aggressive physical searching is being conducted.
Although recovery advice is not needed, we do need and ask your help to share her post. We appreciate any help offered to search social media for found cats matching her description.

11/04/2025

When trying to help an animal to safety and there is no owner known. I accept the role of being their temporary guardian from start to finish. Closely following their journey , through reunions, shelter holds, adoptions or transfers to Rescues.

So I have a couple of updates to share with you.
First update:
This dog I named " Champ" he is the 10 year old, pit mix that was trapped on 3/18/25 after being on his own for 5 months in Tacoma. He literally had dug out a bunker on a hillside to lay in and found protection in a small wooded area near 125th and C Street in Tacoma ( I have attached the link to his story in the comments.)
I'll get into debates with people when I hear or read "He is a pit don't bring him to the shelter they will put him down" " He is too old to be adopted, the shelter will put him down" "Don't bring him to the shelter, find someone who can foster him! (Like a stranger off of Facebook, where no home check or background check is done to insure the dog's security or safety.}
Well Champ really needs and deserves our support. I am asking you to send positive healing thoughts his way. When he arrived at the shelter he was very ill. He has been under medical treatment since intake. He is currently in a foster home receiving care as he can not yet be put up for adoption until he is well. I am asking you to please just send this guy thoughts of healing and good health. I will continue checking on Champ and update on this page as I get news.
My message in his story needs to be clear. He is a 10 year old sick pit mix, now in foster care getting the medical help he needs. This is because he was brought directly to the shelter where there is medical care given, verified approved fosters and a network of rescues that pull from the shelter. He was not put to sleep, he is receiving love, affection and care. I am so very thankful to the Pierce County Tacoma Humane Society staff and volunteers. Especially to his foster family. We certainly need more people like you in this world.

Second update:
Sweet Zoe, loose in Buckley for 5 weeks. ( I have attached the link to her story in the comments.)
I went out to pick up equipment and remove posters yesterday. I was able to actually meet Zoe. You guys have no idea how special that was for me. I sat down and tried to avert my eyes from her, as she did with me. Her new owner was so gentle in his tone and how he was reassuring to her. Saying good girl Zoe, it's okay. She approached me and when she chose to sit next to me, I melted. She is hyper aware of her surroundings as to be expected.
I've got to tell you nothing makes me happier than seeing a newly adopted dog with a GPS collar unit on, a clear ID tag and secure harness like she was wearing. She is now chipped and will be spayed at the end of the month. She is following her new dad around the house and yard, where he goes she follows. She loves children and had a zoomie romp with a toddler of the family. It was so precious to see her joyful and in play. I will never understand how her previous family could just give up on her when they couldn't capture her. Honestly it really is a waste of my time and energy to try figure that mindset out. But I can say with confidence I am so glad they didn't want Zoe back. Cuz now this girl is going to have a life she NEVER would have had previously.

09/04/2025

I am so glad Metro Animal Services in Puyallup is back to full operations.
This morning I dropped off a donation of Lost Pet posters from Roaming Paws Lost Pet Services. I do this several times a year because I know how effective posters are in obtaining sightings, leads and helping in reunions. These are available without cost to local families with a missing pet. Recommendations for poster placement and tips for searching to recover a missing pet is available. Even a small amount of posters to start with can make such difference to get sightings reported quickly. Each will need a copy of your pets photo attached and your phone number written in.
Hoping you never have a need for them, but if you do they are at Metro Animal Services during normal business hours.

05/04/2025

Celebration Time!!
After 5 weeks of being loose, scared and on her own wandering the large fields in Buckley, Zoe finally is captured and safe.
About 3 weeks ago Alicia posted about this beautiful girl. She had started her life as a dog that lived in a barn. Wasn't ever socialized with humans for about 7 months. She ended up with a family but never bonded with them. She got out and they were not able to capture her. Another person in the neighborhood, Alicia, often saw Zoe in the back fields and even in front of her home. She contacted the owners and after a while they just told Alicia if she could get Zoe, she could do what she wanted with her.
Alicia posted in the local communiy page. She started getting information quickly and learned her routine. Zoe would be seen for a few days then no sightings for a few days. Her schedule was not predictable.
Alicia's mom works with a rescue and referred her to Roaming Paws Lost Pet Services. We talked on March 6th, a trap was set up the next day. It didn't take too long before Zoe got interested and went into the trap, stretched as far as possible but didn't go all the way in. She tripped the door but was able to back out.
We decided to change traps and two large traps were brought out. We used different baits, covered one and left the other one uncovered. The traps were in two different locations about a block apart.
Zoe showed interest and would stick her body in the trap but not fully enter. Fliers and signs were posted, advising community not to feed that a recovery effort was in process.
Last week with the help of my friend and fellow MARN trained graduate Tracy, as well as my nephew Trystan (who set his first trap at 7 years old) got a large outdoor kennel trap out there. With the help of Alicia and her dad we got it constructed in the field and had a camera monitoring it. We wanted her to pick the trap, any trap, we just wanted her safe.
While I was posting signs in the area she was seen, I got flagged down by Ashlee. She told me Zoe sleeps in her yard, that she actually gathered her dog's toys and hoarded them under a tree that she layed by. Her 15 year old daughter actually was able to coax Zoe to take food out of her hand. We planned to move a trap over there.
We were all certain we were going to get Zoe, but knew it would be on her time. We were not giving up on getting her to safety.
This morning I got a video of her showing interest in the Missy Trap, but she didn't go in. A couple hours later, Alicia messaged me and asked to Facetime. I did and she calmly told me, I have someone I want you to met. The camera panned to Zoe, she is safe and on a very comfortable dog bed.
This morning Ashlee had to let her dog out, now usually he chases Zoe off. Not to be mean or aggressive, he really just wanted to make friends. Ashlee put a long lead on her dog, went out and just sat down. Letting her dog approach Zoe slowly. She thinks that peaked Zoe's interest and she dropped her guard. Zoe came up to Ashlee close enough that she was able to get hold of her. They let her relax for a couple of hours. Than safely leashed her up and Ashlee and her daughter walked her down to Alicia's. So thankful for Ashlee's smart thinking.
This community cared about Zoe, many fed her which was counter productive to the trapping efforts.
Alicia and her family gave so much time, effort and money to provide the best possible bait for the traps. Setting up camera's to monitor traps. Also a well deserved shout out to Blue Max Meats in Buckley who also cared enough to give meat scraps for the trap bait. We had to give a higher value of food than what was being left out by community members.
Zoe looks good, but will go to the vet for a full exam. She has a home to go to with a family that is very familiar with her breed. They will take all loss prevention steps possible to ensure she never has to be on her own again.
Zoe, I think today is the first time several of us take breath deeply since your adventure started.
We are so glad that after 5 plus weeks you are safe and will be cared for the way you deserve to be, for the rest of your life.

04/04/2025

REUNITED 4/3/25
Zuko lost in Seattle is back home with his family! He was missing since 3/15/ 25. There were traps placed, physical searches done with no sightings since he left. On the 22nd his family and I spoke and a recovery plan was put in motion. Last Saturday I received word he returned home. Came up to the porch but retreated when he detected movement inside the house. We decided to arm two traps, one on porch and a second at base of porch steps. Zuko came back and went just inside trap turned and walked out.
Then last night because of the signs, a sighting of him was received. He was under a porch about a block away. His family responded but Zuko moved,. They caught sight of him two houses away. They tried to encourage him to them but he was too frightened. They armed a trap and walked away. Shortly after he entered the trap. So glad this family was determined in his recovery efforts. It gets discouraging when there are no sightings initially. But what cats do instinctively by remaining silent and still, makes it harder to locate them. They literally hibernate. Not needing foods or water for 7 to 10 days. It's when their need for food overcomes their fear that forces them to move. That's when sightings are reported. Congratulations to Zuko and family.

02/04/2025

Happy Tuesday announcement of the best kind.
Koyta lost in Federal Way on 3/17/25 has been found and is back home with his family. Thank you for all the shares. Welcome home Koyta.

31/03/2025

Happy Monday announcement!

Lucy was trapped in Puyallup, back in November as a loose dog with no owner known. Our found dog signs, social media posts did not locate her previous family. She was surrendered to the Pierce County Tacoma Humane Society for her 3 day shelter stay and after fostered by one of her rescuers.
Well, Lucy isn't going anywhere. Her foster family has given her a permanent home and a new last name. She was spayed and is in training to improve her manners.
Congratulations Lucy you absolutely scored the best family to call your own. See comments for link to background story.
I love being able to share recovery stories from start to happy endings.

22/03/2025

Seattle ~ Zuko was last seen on Saturday, 3/15/25 at his home near 46th Ave S and S Hudson Street. He is 1 year old, chipped, neutered, about 13 lbs. He has been an indoor only kitty since adopted 6 months ago. He does have an ear notched, as he was found as a feral.
Zuko was being harness trained. He did well inside practicing on the harness inside his home. But shortly after taking him outside for the first time, he got frighten, wiggled out of it and jumped over the fence. He was spotted about two houses away, closer to S Hudson St under a porch. Unfortunately he was scared from there and sight was lost of him. There have been no other sighting reported.
His family has posted fliers, gone door to door, searched several times during the day, established food stations and traps with camera's. But Zuko is likely in the silent and still phase and is likely hunkered down.
The family will be expanding the physical search, talking to more neighbors, using social media and adding large posters.
Recovery advice is not needed. But please help this family reunite by sharing his post. Thank you

21/03/2025

Update 4/1/25. Reunited

Federal Way ~ Please be on the watch for Koyta. He went missing from his home on Monday 3/17/25 near 25th Ln Sw and S 316th Ln. Koyta is about 3 yrs old, 9 lbs, neutered, indoor only, who escaped when a door didn't close completely. He is microchipped, however still registered to his previous owners. Contact is being made with them. Koyta hides even at home, we expect this behavior to be amplified now that he is scared and lost. There has been a broadcast email sent to tenants of the apartment complex. Searching has taken place, social media is being used. More signage and door to door contact is planned.
Please keep an eye out for him, he is deeply missed by his family and share this post. Thank you.

20/03/2025

DO YOU RECOGNIZE?
This scared Pitty mix found a safe area to hang out for up to three months according to the residents near S 125th St and C Street in Tacoma. He found a brushy small woody area on the property to spend most of his time. He was very scared and would not let anyone get close, would turn and retreat if looked at.
I received a call from Animal Control on Saturday, requesting trapping assistance. There had been a trap set for two weeks without success. But it was thought a larger trap or specialized trap, like a Missy Trap would be needed for capture.
Sunday 3/16/25 I went to the location and spoke with Dawn, one of the residents. She provided me with a lot of information on the dog's routine. I brought a large cage trap out on Monday morning. Daniel who also lived there met me and had his security cameras already set to watch the trap site.
Each morning and evening the trap was rebaited and scent broadcasting done. Monday he didn't seem interested in the food. Probably because I had left food out for him the day before. Tuesday he became more bold and followed the trail into the trap, but choose not to go all the way in.
Wednesday morning I got the call. Camera's showed him all the way the trap and contained. Animal Control was contacted and they responded to transfer him to the the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County.
I am so hoping that he has family to claim him. My thanks to Animal Control for reaching to out to help this dog get to safety. It is always a pleasure and learning experience to partner with them. Special thanks to Dawn and Daniel who were so willing to help with setting up the trap and monitoring him on the camera.
Good dog go in trap, GOOOOOD DOG!
These are photos from the security camera. They are the only ones available as I never did actually see the dog in person.
Please consider sharing this post, the dog may not be from the same area found. Thank you.

19/03/2025

Shoreline ~ Mr. Jingles went missing on Friday 3/14/25 near NW 178th ST and 10th Ave NW, Shoreline. He is 8 to 10 lbs,, 11 months old, neutered, not chipped, but he was wearing a Mariners collar with ID tag.
The family has been searching and put up flyers but haven't received any sightings reported. They will be putting up posters and conducting a more aggressive search for him.
Recovery advice is not needed, but I do ask that you share his post to help this family reunite. Thank you

22/02/2025

BEST VALENTINES DAY GIFT EVER ~
Freya has been adopted.
She now has a last name! If you have followed this page for a while, you have probably seen her updates.

In early August, 2024 Freya was captured as a loose dog with no owner known. After several separate Facebook posts were made of her sightings, Diane was able to quickly respond after seeing a recent one. She went to the location in Tacoma to look for Freya and set up a feeding station. While there she by chance (but I believe it was fate) met up with Rachel and Steve. They were also out looking, as Freya had crossed through their yard. They were able to locate her and Diane called to see if a trap could be set. Tacoma Animal Control was notified recovery efforts were being made. I arrived and was able to see her laying in the safety of brush and trees. The trap was placed and armed. Within 12 hours, Freya made the choice to go in the trap.
Rachel and Steve brought her to their home and then to Pierce County Tacoma Humane Society. This helped so much as she able to receive a thorough medical exam, vaccinations, health care & microchipping. When Freya was surrendered, Rachel and Steve applied to be her foster family. Freya has been with them since.
They have helped Freya build her confidence and restore her trust in humans. She has flourish because of the care they gave to her. And they have decided to ADOPT HER! It became official the day after Valentines day, but still really was the best gift ever!
Both Diane and I are over the moon with their decision. Rachel and Steve, I really believe Freya crossed your path with reason. I believe no one claimed her because she was meant to be in your family. I am so grateful for your compassion and the love you have given since the moment you saw her. You are a very lucky girl Freya and wished nothing but a happily ever after. Congratulations.

It really is an honor to be part of recoveries like this. Following the animals transformation from start to finish. Especially when the animal gets back home or if not claimed into a loving home.

Our shelters need fosters. Bringing a found animal to the shelter allows them to have vet exams. Receive medical care, vaccinations, altering and chipping. These most often are not offered to a found animal when private parties retain found pets. By fostering more room is made at the shelter for the animals that need care and shelter. For all of those that open your heart and homes as shelter fosters, thank you. You, like Rachel and Steve make such a difference in our animal community.

21/02/2025

I came across this video and felt it showed the use of calming signals and the use of a magnet dog very well.
I encourage clients to use their pet's siblings / best friends in recovery efforts. With dogs ignore the missing dog as they did with Zues. Focus attention on the magnet dog. Use praise or phrases like go for walk, play ball, want a treat? Like they did here with Luna. They made Zues feel like he was missing out of a good thing and that he was not the focus of their attention. Just like when you call one dog but the others follow to see what's going on.
://www.facebook.com/share/v/18MfToswcj/

14/02/2025

Madrona please be on watch for Darla. A sighting of her with pink leash still attached occurred on 2/1/25. Near 37th and E union.
This was just reported so we need eyes in that area. Signs are being posted and search conducted.

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