Kat Albrecht Pet Detective

14/08/2024

I am OVER THE MOON excited to announce that the Fresno, California area will FINALLY have a pet detective with a trained MAR Trailing K9 (tracking dog) trained to track the scent of lost dogs, cats, and other species.

Meet Krystle Pinky Woodward (pictured with her flanker / assistant husband Allen) from Sanger, our newest MAR Graduate who is also currently testing (towards certification) her MAR Trailing dog Marsha. You can see why her nickname is Pinky, right? Even her eyelashes are pink!

I love this duo team to death because they have been doing nonstop, difficult dog rescue work in the Fresno, California. This area, the San Joaquin Valley, is where I grew up and I failed to find support back in 2001 thru 2008 when I tried to get Missing Pet Partnership off the ground. We have MAR K9 teams trained and working cases across North America, but this is THE FIRST time we've had someone from this area take our training and pursue the training of a search dog. I am super excited to see them launch lost pet recovery services soon and make an impact in an area that is devastated by the number of lost dogs and cats that get loose and end up living as strays.

The animal shelters in the Fresno area are so overcrowded that they do not even take in stray animals anymore--the shelters only sick/injured strays. So guess what happens to the majority of lost dogs in that area...they roam until they are self-adopted, injured, or killed.

WELCOME KRYSTLE & Pinky (and Allen) to the MARN family!
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02/08/2024

If you love dogs, you will LOVE this rescue story. Can you guess what is going on here? Does anyone want to read the details?

27/07/2024

Check out what I am calling "THE BEST Traffic Ticket Excuse EVER! Read this story and then comment and tell me about YOUR favorite traffic stop story.
https://katalbrecht.substack.com/p/the-best-traffic-ticket-excuseever

12/07/2024

We are just one week out after July 4th fireworks and MARN wanted to remind our readers / rescuers / trappers / drone operators / MAR K9 handlers and anyone who finds a "stray dog" (or "stray cat") that it is quite possible the animal is (1) a victim of fireworks and ran from his beloved family (2) has someone who loves him and wants him back HOME again (3) is SKINNY and VERY HUNGRY and has gone without food for many days.

It is critical that you DO NOT FEED a significant amount of food to a found "starving" dog or cat as this can KILL the animal! Refeeding Syndrome is a real problem and any animal found that has suffered going without food for FIVE DAYS OR MORE should be immediately checked out by a veterinarian! Here is more information about this:

http://www.wisconsinfederatedhs.org/feeding-skinny-animals-helpful-or-harmful.html

PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH OTHERS!

06/07/2024

One highly effective way to obtain sightings of a lost dog is by doing an "Intersection Alert" (or lost dog protest). You would do this at an intersection near the escape point OR where you had a confirmed sighting. IF someone pulls over to tell you that they just saw the dog (which often happens), MAKE SURE you do NOT have a team (or even just one person, like the panicked pet owner) go and run after or call the dog when they see it! Instead, someone with training in CALMING SIGNALS needs to go to that area and be prepared to SIT DOWN or LAY FLAT ON THE GROUND and attract the dog to come to you.

Here's a page on our website that gives further details on Intersection Alerts. https://www.missinganimalresponse.com/intersection-alerts/

04/07/2024

Over the years, Kat Albrecht and her affiliates have discovered a creative and highly effective tool for recovering lost pets with a method that Kat named the “FIVE + FIVE + FIFTY-FIVE RULE.” Here’s how it works. At any typical intersection, you only have five seconds and five words to get you...

27/06/2024

1 in 3 pets will go missing in their lifetime. Use these tips from Petco Love Lost and Missing Animal Response Network's pet detective Kat Albrecht-Thiessen ...

21/06/2024

Here's a recent podcast interview that I did on lost cat behaviors with Cat Talk Radio.

One of the most terrifying thoughts I can imagine, is if my cat got out. A couple listeners sent in emails asking who they could hire to help them find their cats. I knew just who to reach out to - Kat Albrecht of Missing Animal Response Network. Kat dispels the myths about finding your lost cat and shares tips for locating your cat. Kat dedicates her time to teaching others how to help people find lost pets - check it out at www.MissingAnimalResponse.com
Tune in to the podcast:
https://www.catbehaviorsolutions.org/podcast/episode/4689ae41/what-to-do-if-your-cat-gets-lost
Missing Animal Response Network

06/05/2024

If you're involved in lost pet recovery work, PLEASE SHARE this post! It might just save a dog's life. If you can't share it from this page, you CAN share it from the MARN page at https://www.facebook.com/MissingAnimalResponse/

LARGE, NEON LOST DOG POSTERS SAVE LIVES...
..but sadly in THIS case, they were NOT used and A DOG DIED because of it! If you want to learn more about WHY large, neon lost pet posters are so effective, check our our page that includes info about "Inattentional Blindness" https://www.missinganimalresponse.com/neon-posters/

Thank you Mary Dorsey for brining this story to MARN's attention.

"I wanted to share a case that a MARN colleague and friend, Mary Paschall had recently. It underscores the importance of using proper signage in pet recovery. A 50lb, 12yo dog "wandered away" while not being supervised to potty. Owner was given proper instructions for grilling, food station, posters and searching. No posters were put up except there was 1 flyer in a convenience store in an easily missed area. No grilling and food station to my knowledge.

Supposedly the owner walked "miles" looking for the dog. In week 2 when nothing was done after yet again talking to owner Mary made posters herself ( she prefers to trap only but this area wasn't far) and she put up neon posters in prominent places.

Within 24 hrs, Mary received a call from a man who had seen the dog on his trail camera the second Sunday after date of loss, which would be day 15. She connected him with the owner, his call was delayed another day but he got with the owner to search. On day 18 they found the dog at the bottom of a creek bed near death. She was taken to the emergency vet but unfortunately died the following day. She had a massive infection in her skin and because of her limp and probably weakness , couldn't get out of the creek bed.

This is the type of case we hear about often and it's heartbreaking because it's preventable. How many times do we hear they " never wander off" until they do? In addition, recovery was unnecessarily delayed because of lack of proper signage, specifically large bright posters! And lastly, we advise people to check water sources especially for older dogs. Not once, but repeatedly. This dog was less than 4200 ft from his home when found.

An especially sad story. I'm posting with permission, in hopes that even 1 share will save another dog from this fate."

PLEASE SHARE this story with your network, especially to your local Lost & Found pages!

06/05/2024

For anyone interested in cadaver dogs, here’s a great crime scene investigation story of my HRD (human remains detection) dog Rachel’s first evidence find from back in 1994. This (finding human remains) was Rachel's primary job before she started her career in finding lost pets. Doesn't she look happy?

https://armedrobbers2airedales.substack.com/p/pet-tracker-by-kat-albrecht-b31

03/05/2024

Because they are scattered all across North America (and mostly located on the east coast), is not often that I get to meet (in person) with my pet tracking students. But last week, on my way home from a writer's conference, I had the joy of meeting three members of the Vancouver, BC area team Scent Rescue Team.

These gals have been doing EXCELLENT work at using their search dogs to find lost dogs and cats in the lower mainland of BC. And the icing on the cake was that I got to meet their wonderful search dogs!

SO FUN!

03/05/2024

SO I NEED A FAVOR...

I have seldom asked for reviews of my book PET TRACKER, but as an author I SHOULD! I just attended a writer's conference and discovered the critical importance of having many Amazon reviews of my book. A large number of Amazon reviews will help impress literary agents and publishers (showing that many people have read my book) and I need to do this, especially since I am working on a new book. In particular, those who purchased my book from Amazon who post a review will generate a "verified purchase" review which is the cream of the crop-review.

I would never ask anyone to "write a great review" of my book because I only want HONEST opinions from my readers. But if you've read PET TRACKER and you have a few moments, please follow this link and write a review. It will truly help me with my NEXT book. Thank you!

Pet Tracker is the remarkable story of Kat Albrecht, the nation’s first police detective-turned- pet detective. Her pioneering experiences are astonishing, revealing, and time-tested lost pet recovery methods that could one day help you, too. Disillusioned by a police career where her bloodhound-....

22/04/2024

I did a weird thing. I was intereviewed for a podcast called "Coffin Talk" where the host and and guest discuss death and dying. But, of course, in addition to dying I had to talk about pet detectives and dogs and cats and Jesus and police work and, well, you know....I kind of just love to talk!

Kat Albrecht is a police detective-turned-pet detective, mystery and nonfiction author, and inspirational speaker. Since 1998 she has trained professional an...

21/04/2024

I have a crazy plan for this summer. I want to go read my funny and fascinating, heartwarming, and educational Substack lost pet recovery short stories in public. Help me RAISE AWARENESS of lost pet recovery work by donating to this cause.

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21/04/2024

Here's a recovery story of a 3-legged cat named Mittsu who was just too stubborn to enter a standard humane box trap. Check out how MARN volunteer Heather Lipnis defeated a herd of raccoons (and possums) in order to capture this naughty cat! https://armedrobbers2airedales.substack.com/p/tricking-the-trash-pandas

09/04/2024

I was so surprised and HONORED to have received the 2024 "Outstanding Achievement Award" from Pet Search And Rescue for the many years (1997 thru today) that I've spent in helping to pioneer lost pet recovery work through our MAR (missing animal response) training program.

I managed to post my weekly Substack article this morning, but I am currently going through a health crisis (with my husband Johnny). Thus I likely won't be online that much this week and I'll be slow to respond to emails and DMs. But, I just wanted to THANK PS&R for this award, thank all those who have taken the time to congratulate me, and I wanted to say CONGRATS to all the fellow pet rescuers who also won their own awards.

KEEP ON KEEPIN' ON EVERYONE!

09/04/2024

Here's my Substack article for the day: SPRAYING YOUR URINE IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD IS NOT A GOOD TACTIC TO RECOVER A LOST PET!
https://armedrobbers2airedales.substack.com/p/dont-use-pee-to-attract-a-lost-pet

07/04/2024

*** ONLINE CELEBRATION TONIGHT!!! ***

Join Pet Search And Rescue (and ME, who'll be watching online since this takes place in Los Angeles) tonight as they celebrate the GREAT WORK of several lost pet recovery, rescue groups, and individuals who've done AMAZING work in recovering lost pets this past year!

This first "Lost Pet Search and Recovery Awards" event will be held LIVE ON FACEBOOK on this Pet Search And Rescue page starting at 7:30 pm PDT / 10:30 pm EDT! We've heard rumors that some of our MAR Graduates will receive awards, but so will many others involved in lost pet recovery who are NOT a part of our network.

Watch LIVE
Lost Pet Search and Recovery Awards

April 7, 2024 starting at 7:30pm PDT / 10:30pm EDT
LIVE from Los Angeles, California

Pet Search And Rescue

Join us LIVE online to celebrate those involved in lost pet search efforts and lost pet recovery efforts. Our goal is to acknowledge people in this field who strive to help with the lost pet problem in our communities and around the world. We want to bring awareness to this important and life-saving work.

SUNDAY, APRIL 7:
Lost Pet Search and Recovery Awards ceremony and acknowledgements will be LIVE on our page on April 7, 2024 starting at 7:30pm PDT / 10:30 EDT.
Streaming LIVE from Morrisons Burbank!

***

Questions? Email [email protected] or call 310-880-8268

02/04/2024

Check out the great story on my Substack about Preacher, one of the MAR K9's in training through my MAR K9 training program. And its the story of a dog who, apparently, CAN WALK ON WATER!

Preacher Rocks it as a Pet Tracker!

29/03/2024

Have you ever pulled over to rescue a loose / stray dog? If yes, then you NEED to read this story on my Substack post titled "Do NOT Call a Loose / Stray Dog". The post is written but also has an audio recording if you prefer to listen to it instead.

The information will change the way you help dogs!

Instead, Learn How to Calm and Attract Them to Come to You

26/03/2024

For anyone curious about what its like to "hear God's voice" check out my Substack post today. This was the day that my life took an unexpected yet incredible turn! I obeyed the voice (as you read at the end) and as a result, I ultimately became the "pet detective" who God, in His compassion for animals and grieving pet owners, birthed the lost pet recovery services that we have today.

And I DO NOT TAKE THE CREDIT FOR THESE SERVICES, rather I give GOD the glory and all the credit for the amazing lost pet recovery services and the amazing volunteers and professionals who assist pet owners in finding their lost pets in the world today!

This is the Passion / Holy Week where we remember the journey that Jesus took to the cross. PLEASE SHARE my post in the hopes that it will bless others who may be in a place of utter desperation where they are crying out to God and, just like me, need to hear His voice!
https://armedrobbers2airedales.substack.com/p/pet-tracker-by-kat-albrecht-46c

26/03/2024

For anyone curious about what its like to "hear God's voice" check out my Substack post today. This was the day that my life took an unexpected yet incredible turn! I obeyed the voice (as you read at the end) and as a result, I ultimately became the "pet detective" who God, in His compassion for animals and grieving pet owners, birthed the lost pet recovery services that we have today.

I DO NOT TAKE THE CREDIT FOR THESE SERVICES, rather I give GOD the glory and all the credit for the amazing lost pet recovery services and the amazing volunteers and professionals who assist pet owners in finding their lost pets in the world today!

This is the Passion / Holy Week where we remember the journey that Jesus took to the cross. PLEASE SHARE my post in the hopes that it will bless others who may be in a place of utter desperation where they are crying out to God and, just like me, need to hear His voice!
https://armedrobbers2airedales.substack.com/p/pet-tracker-by-kat-albrecht-46c

24/03/2024

Uh oh. Here's the story about the day that I tried to HIDE evidence! Enjoy!

But Didn't Lose My Job

21/03/2024

For anyone anywhere in the world, we have 2 spaces open in our upcoming MAR K9 training course. This is where we guide you (the handler) in how to train your dog to track the scent trail of lost dogs. This 10-week course (which would require about 5 of these 10-week courses, so about a year of training) starts next Tues March 26th at 10am PDT / 1pm EDT. Check out the info on our website and if you have questions, just ask! https://www.missinganimalresponse.com/mar-trailing-dog-training/