Gunner a search dog is missing

Update: Gunner has been located.  He was found running lose in a field next to a church not far from Gunner's home.

An unidentified woman said she found Gunner running free in a church field in the Homestead area. At around 10 a.m., she knocked on the front door of the bloodhound’s handler, Officer Jenna Mendez, who lives near the church.“She said she had found Gunner running in the field and brought him to my house because she had seen news reports that my bloodhound was missing,” Mendez said. Gunner was wearing a collar, but no leash.

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/01/01/2569320/missing-sweetwater-police-search.html#storylink=cpy

An unidentified woman said she found Gunner running free in a church field in the Homestead area. At around 10 a.m., she knocked on the front door of the bloodhound’s handler, Officer Jenna Mendez, who lives near the church.“She said she had found Gunner running in the field and brought him to my house because she had seen news reports that my bloodhound was missing,” Mendez said. Gunner was wearing a collar, but no leash.

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/01/01/2569320/missing-sweetwater-police-search.html#storylink=cpy

An unidentified woman said she found Gunner running free in a church field in the Homestead area. At around 10 a.m., she knocked on the front door of the bloodhound’s handler, Officer Jenna Mendez, who lives near the church.“She said she had found Gunner running in the field and brought him to my house because she had seen news reports that my bloodhound was missing,” Mendez said. Gunner was wearing a collar, but no leash.

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/01/01/2569320/missing-sweetwater-police-search.html#storylink=cpy

An unidentified woman said she found Gunner running free in a church field in the Homestead area. At around 10 a.m., she knocked on the front door of the bloodhound’s handler, Officer Jenna Mendez, who lives near the church.“She said she had found Gunner running in the field and brought him to my house because she had seen news reports that my bloodhound was missing,” Mendez said. Gunner was wearing a collar, but no leash.

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/01/01/2569320/missing-sweetwater-police-search.html#storylink=cpy

Gunner, a 7-month-old search dog was last seen in the backyard of his handler, Sweetwater Police Officer Jenna Mendez on Friday, according to WSVN News.

Gunner specializes in finding missing kids and there is a possibility of foul play in the disappearance of the bloodhound.

"He's a good asset for us.  We have the Dolphin Mall and all these missing kids all the time," said Octovio Ollu, lead dog-hunt detective.

Jenny, a bloodhound and another bloodhound were brought in to search for Gunner.  The Miami-Dade police used a helicopter with heat seeking equipment to search for Gunner.
Gunner is 60-pounds and is a black and tan bloodhound.

If you have any information about his whereabouts, please call the Sweeetwater police at 305-552-9900.

Humane Society euthanizes homeless mans cat

About a month ago, I saw a young man sitting on the ground in front of the Rite Aid in Santee, California.  I figured by his clothing he was probably homeless, but as I got closer he didn't ask me for any money, nor even notice me, but I noticed that he had a cat with him on a leash. 

When I can back out and got into my car, I sat there for a few moments watching him play with his cat.   You could tell the cat was very happy and didn't even care about the leash and the man was gentle and adored the cat.   I knew that they were helping each other.  I also knew that the man probably felt responsible for the cat and gave him a reason to live.  This was no missing cat or lost homeless man as they had found each other.

Then this morning I read a story from the Associated Press about Daniel Dockery who was a recovering heroin addict in Phoenix.  His cat, Scruffy had a deep cut and he took him to a Arizona Humane Society, so the cat could be treated.  The staff told Daniel that the cost was $400 to treat Scruffy.  Daniel was homeless, he didn't have the money.  Daniel's mother offered to pay, but the clinic would not accept credit cards, but the clinic said if Daniel signed papers surrendering Scruffy to them, he would be treated and put into foster care.

read the rest of the story here

Missing dog crawls out of wreckage of house explosion

The missing dog of a family in Texas who went missing after the house exploded, came crawling out of the wreckage on Wednesday, according to WFAA news.

The explosion that occurred in a home located on the 4900 block of Orein Street in Haltom City is still being determined by the Haltom City fire department.

A family of four were in the home when the explosion happened and were able to get out alive, but they could not find their dog, "Diva," and did not know if she ran away after the explosion or perished.

But on Wednesday, while the family was surveying the damage, Diva came crawling out of the wreckage.

Frosty thrown from moving car

Frosty, the one-year-old cute as a button poddle-terrier mix dog, has been missing from the Santa Cruz SPCA. 

He was taken by someone from the shelter and then a call came in said that, on Monday, someone witnessed Frosty being thrown out of a car in Monterey, near the tunnel by  Lighthouse Avenue, according to Mercury News.

Bleeding from his mouth, poor little Frosty was seen running away after his terrible ordeal near the Coast Guard Pier.

The Santa Cruz SPCA, is asking everyone in the area to look for Frosty.  He is injured and needs medical help.  If you live in the area, please keep your eye out for him.  Frosty needs to be found and returned to the SPCA so they can make sure he is treated and made safe and warm, and eventually adopted.

If you witnessed the incident or know where Frosty is, please call 831-465-5000. Frosty may be scared and afraid to approach when called, so if you see him, just call the SPCA

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New GPS for dogs and cats

San Diego based Qualcomm is now selling a device that helps you find your lost pet.  Called Tagg, the device that attaches to pet collars will help you find your lost dog, cat or about any pet that you have,

The GPS chip is inside a small plastic case that clips to your pet's collar and tracks your pet's whereabouts by using GPS technology .  It has a rechargeable battery that last up to 30 days.  Don't worry about forgetting to recharge it, as it will send you a text message or email to let you know it's time.  You can also, make a tag zone on your computer that will alert you if your dog goes outside that area. 

Tagg sells for $99.95, with one month of free service.  After 30 days you will be charged $7.97 per month or for $199.95 you get the bundle plus one year of service.

Roscoe: Missing after car was stolen

Roscoe was sitting in this owners car waiting for her to buy a DVD from the Blockbuster Vendor at the QuikTrip on Admiral and Delaware in Tulsa, Oklahoma when someone jumps into the car and drives off with Roscoe inside.

"I left my keys, running, like an idiot.  This is my fault.  I just want him back so bad," Lacey Brown, Roscoe's owner, told Fox 23 news.

Lacey and Roscoe have been best friends for eights years and Lacey knows that Roscoe must be wondering where she is.

If you see a white 2001 Mercury Mountainee SUV, even one parked alongside the road, please call the police.  Roscoe may even still be in the vehicle.

Vehicle looks similar to this one

Lacey is offering a $150 reward for Roscoe's return, and she doesn't even care about the SUV, she just wants to be reunited with Roscoe.  Stop by this Facebook page to read more.

Jack the cat lost at JFK, dies

Jack the cat that gained notoriety after his cage came open at the JFK airport and he was lost for months, has died.

His owner, Karen Pascoe, had supporters from all over that even boycotted American Airlines, who were in possession of him when he went missing.  It was determined that one of the JFK employees stacked one cage on top of the other and Jack's cage fell and he escaped.

Search parties and a Facebook following of over 24,000 followers kept the story in the news and a few days after the last search, Jack fell from through one of the ceiling panels above the customs room.

Jack had develop a liver condition, from his ordeal and had wounds on his back that would not heal because of his malnutrition.

Under veterinarian care, it was discovered that his infections were getting worse despite antibiotics. 

On Jack's Facebook page it reads,

We thank everyone who has gone on this journey with us.  We have been introduced to people we have come to not only respect, but love.  We will continue our work on this page… and will also be starting a dedicated website in Jack’s honor."

Jagger the bulldog: Two arrested in connection with his kidnapping

Two men, Jesse James Clark, 38 and Johnny Lee Jordan, 39 have been arrested in connection with the theft of Jagger an English bulldog.

When Jagger went missing on October 5, his owner Jennifer Lynn Thomas received photos of Jagger and a text message demanding $1,000 and pain medication for his safe return.

Jagger was found on October 24, near the railroad tracks in Kelso, Washington.  Authorities determined he had been killed, and his body placed on the tracks where he was stuck by a train.

Clark were arrested and charged with second degree possession of stolen property and giving false and misleading statements to a law-enforcement officer.  Jordan is charged with second-degree possession of stolen property and second-degree extortion.

If you have any information about this case you can contact the police at 360-577-3092 or anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 360-577-1206.

My heart goes out to Jennifer for the loss of her wonderful dog Jagger.  Kudos to the Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office for following up on this case and looking and finding Jagger's killer.

Jack the Cat undergoes surgery

Jack the cat that was lost at JFK airport for 61 days has undergone surgery.

According to Karen Pasco, Jack's owner, "He's being administered fluids, has low blood pressure and is dealing with the effects of prolonged malnutrition.  While the prognosis is good overall, he's not out of the woods yet," said Karen.

Jack also had a wound on his leg that was repaired with surgery. 

Jack was found when he fell out of a ceiling tile and landed in a custom and border patrol room at the airport on Tuesday.

America Airlines is flying Karen to New York on Friday to be with Jack.

Jack's Facebook page has risen from 16,000 to 20,000 likes over night and will probably to continue to grow as we support  and cheer for Jack's recovery.

Jack is lost no more.

I have just heard that Jack the missing cat lost at JFK has been found.

American Airlines reported Tuesday that workers had found the fluffy orange kitty, who had escaped from his carrier at the airport.

Jack has over 16,000 fans and just last weekend there was another search for him.  The group searching for Jack also found several other cats.  It is unknown if they were strays.

Jack being found gives hope to all that have lost an animal.  

Missing bulldog held for ransom found dead

Jagger, the missing English bulldog that was allegedly kidnapped, has been found dead.

Jagger's owner, Jennifer Thomas, from Woodland, Washington told the KATU in Portland, Oregon that someone had kidnapped Jagger, because she was receiving  text messages saying they would torture Jagger if she did not pay the ransom of $1,000 and prescription pain killers.  Jennifer is in a wheelchair. The text messages also included a picture of Jagger tied with a chain.

Monday morning, Jagger was found along side the railroad tracks in the 2400 block of Talley Way in Kelso. Authorities estimate he had been dead 24-36 hours.

"We've put many hours into this case, and I hate that the dog was killed, whether by a train, or any other means.  We'll follow any leads we get to find who took Jagger," said Sheriff Mark Nelson.

A veterinarian will examine Jagger to see if he was tortured and the cause of death.

Kudos to Sheriff Nelson for following up on this tragic case.

My thoughts are that whoever had Jagger, became scared when the media got to the story, and let Jagger loose and he lost his life trying to find his way back to Jennifer.

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Jack Hanna supports Sheriff killing 49 wild exotic animals

Jack Hanna, a wildlife expert and tv celebrity defended the actions of the sheriff who had to kill 49 wild exotic pets including rare Bengal tigers, lions and bears.

"Tragedy-wise for me, probably the worst thing in 45 years of history of woking with animals…I've seen poachers kill in the wild.  I've seen animals killed right in front of me with their horns cut off.  I've seen a lot of things happen in my career, but nothing like this have I ever witnessed."

Hanna is talking about the wild animals that were released from Terry Thompson's private zoo in Zanesville, Ohio before he committed suicide.

The Sheriff in is staying that all the animals had to be destroyed.  I us painful to see all the beautiful animals laying dead.  There is one Macaw monkey still free, but it is believed the monkey may have been eaten by a lion.  

ABC News' Diana Sawyer asked Hanna, "How long is this going to haunt you?

"It's going to haunt me the rest of my life," said Hanna.

Pit Bulls are banned if you live in the city limits of Bexley or Reynoldsburg, and they are subject to additional restrictions in Gahanna, but it is okay to keep exotic pets.

Miley the family dog helps police locate missing toddler

Isaiah, 3, went missing in Dalton, Georgia on Thursday and the family's dog, Miley helped the police locate him.

 Isaiah Ixquiac was helping his mother, Brandy, bring in the groceries when he disappeared. 

"He was carrying the cereal and in a split second he was gone," said Brandy.

Brandy called 911 and the police began searching.  After about two hours Officer Brandon Daugherty thought he heard a child cry, but he definitely knew he heard a dog barking over and over again in the woods.  He followed the dog barks and found missing Isaiah and Miley.

Isaiah was not only in the woods, he was very near a creek.  When Isaiah saw his mother, he said, "Me no go in the woods no more, mommy."

Archie the arrow cat finds a home

Although no one has come forward to claim Archie, he is doing just fine with his new friends at the Auburn Veterinary Hospital.

Archie was picked up by Auburn animal control in June with an arrow in his left front leg.  Sadly, poor Archie had only one front leg, the other one was gone. 

Usually, when a cat is found in this type of condition, they are euthanized, but Archie had a special personality, and a donor came forward to pay to have Archie fixed up.

The veterinarian put pins and plates into Archie's front leg and then splinted it.  He is healing quite nicely now.

All through Archie's ordeal, no one came forward to claim him, but he doesn't seem to mind, as he has happily taken up residence at the Auburn Veterinary Hospital.   

Zeus missing from El Paso

Jackie Hughes' 3-year-old Great Dane, Zeus went missing last June.

While she has been searching for him and putting up posters, she began to notice that there were many other people with missing large pedigree dogs.

She said that Zeus is 130 pounds and he should have been found  by now, and believes the reason there is no sign of him is because some one has him. 

Jackie wants to spread the word in El Paso and ask that dog owners be vigilant and make sure their gates are locked.

Zeus Facebook Page

Hopefully, the word gets out and everyone in El Paso can keep their eye out for Zeus and maybe whoever has him, has other dogs, too.

Zeus is a very large, beautiful dog and would be noticeable. 

There is a $100.00 reward and if you have any information about Zeus' whereabouts, please call 915-487-0224.