Roaming Paws Lost Pet Services

22/06/2025

How cool is this? After scheduling appointments but before we could begin the lost cat consultation, my last three clients canceled.
Because their cat was found! Best outcome I could wish for.
In each case it was because the owners conducted physical searches. Locating their cats very near to home.

Usually I am able to schedule appointments for a consultation the next business day. Although my goal is to respond to initial inquiries within hours, I may not have availability until the next day to prepare and give the hour long consultation.

Acting quickly is often key in a safe recovery. You're going to be out searching anyway, so put up even handwritten lost cat signs to start with in a two block radius. Replace with neon posters ASAP. It's by image recognition most lost pets are recognized.

I believe that we are used to seeing cats alone outside as many have outdoor access. So we don't pay the same attention to a cat that we would give to a dog alone without a humane nearby.
You need to let people know your cat is missing and if seen how to contact you. People will help keep an out for a missing pet once awareness is raised.

I am attaching the Lost Cat Behavior information published by Missing Animal Response Network. It offers insight to help you understand how lost cat's brains flip into survival mode immediately and explains why they don't respond to owners calling for them.
Hopefully by reading this more cats can be reunited quickly.

So glad the last three are safe and home with family 🥰

Understanding lost cat behavior or missing cat behavior is important for recovery depending on your type of cat, are they an Indoor-Only Cat, Outdoor-Access Cat or Outdoor-Only Cat

17/06/2025

So very happy to update that Sebastian is back home.
He was chipped by to Save this life, which is out of business. But Edgar's wife Cassie, did some sleuthing and found his owner!!
He was about 2 miles from home. Edgar and I delivered Sebastian home.
You never know the struggles others have and judgement is made quickly that the family doesn't care, isn't responsible.
But it's not the case here. We offered assistance and lost pet prevention advice.
So glad to reunite a family.

Do you recognize?
This little one chose the safety of the trap.
Near 189th and 122nd Puyallup Wa. Had been running since 6/13/25.
I had concerns since we were competing against the smelly dump. But he is safe.
All found dog protocols will be followed. He is in temporary foster with me. Will be scanned once he settles down but already taking chicken from my hand.
Thank you Tammy, Edgar, James, and the employees at the gravel pit and those calling in leads and sightings. Good dog go in trap. Good dog.
Please share this post so we can get him back home. Thank you.

17/06/2025

Safely recovered and reunited.

Do you recognize?
This little scared dog has been seen in the Sunrise area of Puyallup since 6/13. It was posted on a community page yesterday. Hanging near Viewpoint and Uptown seen in the construction areas last sighting was at about 11 pm. Food was left and eaten by early morning. It traveled about 2 miles, probably a bit less because it is using conjoining construction and gravel pit properties. Signs were posted which resulted in two leads this afternoon. Last seen early afternoon in gravel pit which goes from 122nd to meridian. It is huge. The construction and gravel pit management has been very helpful. One trap has been armed and is being monitored where the dog has been seen by several people. We are hoping it chooses the safety of the trap or is safely captured soon. Thank you to Edgar for helping search & monitor trap and James who volunteered his drone skills and got sight of it this morning.
Animal Control is aware of recovery efforts.
If seen do not chase or try capture. PLEASE just call or text 253-279-5943.

15/06/2025

I know this post is going to get haters but it needs to be said. I was at a chance meeting with a person, talking about rescuing animals in need. She shared an experience of volunteering to take on a dog temporarily that was just rescued by an experienced trapper, from one 501 non profit. Who held for a few days, but then and they brought the dog to them. The dog had not been scanned nor had a vet exam. The foster took it to vet and no chip was found. Because it was a temporary hold the person reached out to the rescuer and was told " do what you want with it."
With another a second 501 NON profit this happens too often. Once their name is out and accolades are given, dogs are handed off to fosters and forgotten. Recently they got involved, posted under the rescue name as found on a dog thought to be a stray for months in which a rescuer was involved. Donations are asked for the care of these rescued dogs. Yet this dog waited days before being scanned. Waited a week for a vet exam even knowing it had been out weeks to months on its own and it's ribs visible, had worms and who knows what other parasites. Donation for treatment requested and given with the rescue name mentioned. The bill was over $500 and the temporary foster was forced to pay without reimbursement being offered by the non profit.
Two other pits were handed over to a non profit months ago and have simply disappeared. All these posts are public and very easy to locate. I have always been committed to doing what is in the best interest of the animal and it's infuriating that even when direct questions are asked on the dogs, there are no response from the rescuers. None zip zero.
There are often no background checks when handing found pets to "fosters".
I always thought and practice scanning first and then getting the animal for medical exam while searching for family was priority, Never jump to the conclusion of dumped.

I don't fully believe any reputable rescuer who hands off found animals without a clear signed foster agreement stating who is financially responsible and time frame of stay should NOT be questioned. Without that it is suspicious. I do not feel it's in the best interest of any found animal, especially those that we know have been on their own for any length of time not to have immediate attention from a vet or shelter.

Guys this is not right, not ethical, not professional and certainly is not in the pets best interest withholding medical exam and treatment especially when donations are asked and received specifically for the dog's care. It is suspicious to say the least.

We should be able to see start to finish or outcome. Not just the RECOVERED hoopla.
It's not about getting your name out, rescue is about the animals well being and opportunity to reunite.

Do you agree and at this point what do you feel I should do with the evidence I have? It's just not right that this should be allowed to continue.

If you do have the heart to take in a found animal especially when asked by a professional or really any rescuer protect yourself. Make them sign a foster agreement on financial responsibilities, expectations of care and time frame of foster care.

07/06/2025

I have been wanting to make this post for some time now. It's long overdue. Because of my involvement in animal rescue, I have met the most caring and compassionate humans. These are those that save lives without the need for recognition or fanfare. Often using their private funds to cover costs. I have several friends that do TNRing. The number of animals I have helped pale in comparison to the number of lives they save each year by trapping, spaying and neutering. There have been coloneys in double digits safely trapped stopping the reproduction cycle. To all those that give time, patience, money and aftercare to these feral cats in need, THANK YOU for doing this. You don't get the recognition you so deserve.

06/06/2025

Do you recognize?
This scared dog was seen in Bonney Lake near 70th and Myers for about 6 days.
Concerned community members tried to build trust. But she was just too scared. A trap was set at 8 am and she chose to go in by 9 am. We are calling her Foxy. She is safe, has abrasions and needs a medical exam. She will be surrendered to Metro Animal Services so she can be scanned and recieve medical care.
Thank you Nikki, Mandee and Ashley for your compassion and willingness to get involved to help her.

01/06/2025

Woohoo. REUNITED
Luna's petsitter and parents contacted me.
Gave proof of ownership and I was able chauffeur her home.
I have extended the offer to sponsor the cost of micro chipping. Her parents will contact me when back home

Do you recognize
Found on 23rd near Wildwood Park in Puyallup. 9:40 am A good Sam was able to coax to the dog to her and we got lead on. Dog jumped in my car. Proof of ownership required. Scanned no chip detected all found dog protocols will be followed.
Found dog signs are now posted in area.

31/05/2025

I recently attended one of our continuing education courses thru Missing Animal Response Network. A colleague conducted an indept test on GPS units for dogs. Comparing the Whistle, Tractive and Fi. Placing the dog in the same location and positioning herself at the same distance away. Her results were helpful and I wanted to share with you.
Whistle gave a general dog location, showing the general area the dog was. It had the worse battery life.
Tractive was better. It actually gives you the direction to go to reach the dog, battery life was rated second.
Fi had the best results. Not only did it provide the direction to proceed in, but had the longest battery life of the three.

Reminder : AIRTAGS are not pet GPS tracking units. They do not have the range of quality GPS units. Even Apple the manufacturer does not endorse the use of these to keep tabs on your pets.

29/05/2025

My favorite way of helping a lost dog to safety is by using calming signals and building trust. Most automatically say get a trap or contact a trapper. In reality traps and trappers are NOT needed in most cases.
Traps although safe and effective can be traumatizing. Setting traps without due diligence leads to other domestic pets or wildlife being trapped unnecessarily.
Knowing and using calming signals is so very helpful. It's all about helping the animal feel safe and enticing them to you.
Please take time to review these videos on calming signals and placing slip leads on scared dogs. I always try different levels of food value. Start out with treats, dog comes closer then toss hot dogs, dog comes closer then use chicken. In a way you are conditioning the dog into realizing the closer they come the better the reward.
Another tip is to get infront of the dog, so you are in path of travel instead of behind chasing as a predator would. Hope you find these videos helpful.

27/05/2025

I am so grateful for the support given from those that purchased our home made dog treats at the fundraising event held by Kindred Animal Connections this weekend. On top of what was raised, unsolicitated donations were made.

Kindred Animal Connections purchased and gifted enough poster boards to make almost 100 signs! I will be able to match that with the goal of having 200 posters at Metro Animal Services in the next couple of weeks for owners with lost pets to grab from the shelter at no cost.
But because of the unexpected donations, I can now print out more lost pet prevention & lost pet recovery information sheets to distribute to local pet day care & boarding facilities, groomers and vets.

Knowing how to keep your pet safe and being prepared if the worse happens and they do escape, is important. I would much rather not be needed to assist in recovering lost pets knowing they are kept safe because of the prevention measures owners practice.

Again thank you for support this past weekend, our goal was surpassed!

I help lost pets get back home through consultations, support & ongoing advice. Rental of equipment: traps & cameras.

I volunteer in my community to help roaming/hard to capture dogs with no owners known to safety. My goal is to reunite.

22/05/2025

It's never too early to gear up for the dreaded 4th of July's rise in lost pets. That's why I am so thankful to be invited to hold a fundraiser by selling home made dog treats at the event being held by Kindred Animal Connections this weekend. There will be a variety of flavors including apple and cinnamon, peanut butter, three cheese and pumpkin.
All money raised will be used to pay for the supplies to make pre-made lost dog / lost cat neon posters to donate to Metro Animal Services. These will be available at no cost for families that have missing pets.
Having these posters available quickly is so helpful to raise community awareness and gain more eyes looking for a lost pet.
My sincere thanks to both Kindred Animal Connections and Metro Animal Services for partnering up with Roaming Paws to help lost pets get back home!
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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.