TO REACH US - Allegheny West Magazine

When Your Pet is Lost . . . .Your dog is lost. You are worried and clueless abouthow to get started to bring your lost dog home.Follow these tips to increase your chances of findingyour lost dog.1. Make sure that your dog is actually lost – Searchyour house and back yard completely first. Your dogmight just be too distracted by his newfound toy inthe yard.2. Search around your neighborhood. Most dogs don’tusually wander off far from their house.3. Use your voice – Call out his name when findingyour lost dog. It is a more useful searching tool thanyour eyes. Dogs can hear a lot better than we do andthe distance from which dogs can hear things is fourtimes further than man.4. Ask around during the search – Talk to people,especially people walking their dog, because they arethe group to be most concerned and take notice witha wandering dog.5. Alert your neighbors and people in yourneighborhood that your dog is missing. You can put upposters at eye level and in areas where peoplefrequent. You can also e-mail your friends to keep onthe “lookout” for your dog.6. Put up or distribute useful information. A posterwith a large “Lost Dog” and “Reward” heading mightbe most eye-catching. Also remember to include yourdog’s name, breed, color, distinct features (if any) andBELOW:Scraps and Frenchie.ways to contact you, such as your phone number.7. Call local shelters and pet related places within a100-mile radius of your house. Leave your contactnumber with them so that they can reach you ifyour dog turns up. Visit these places if possible topass them a poster of your lost dog so that it canreach out to more people.8. Post lost dog ads on the Internet - With the everincreasing use of the web, a lot of people havefound their pets through this avenue. You can startoff with FidoFinder.com and TerrificPets.com.Find more lost pet ads posting sites on the searchengine - Key in ‘find lost dog’ or ‘lost dog ads.’9. Beware of money scams. There are people whoare out to cheat you out of your money. Knowingthat you’re worried, it’s easy for these people totake advantage of you in many ways. Thinklogically and ask for advice if necessary before yougive someone money to return your dog.10. Don’t give up easily. Dogs have been known tofind their way back home after being lost forseveral months. Your dog might just be one ofthem!Before you lose your beloved dog, it’s good totake measures to ensure that YOU can be located ifyour lost dog is found. An ID dog tag wouldusually be the most efficient and important formof ID for your dog.(Reprinted from www.yourdoggietips.com)Our SponsorsAunt Penny’s Petsitting offers dog bite preventionprograms for school age children and scouts. This shortpresentation, with large photos and lots of activities,teaches children to understand the signs dogs send withtheir body language. To book a presentation for a school,YMCA, or scout group, call Aunt Penny’s Petsitting at(724) 515-7790. Free bite prevention information isavailable on the Web site, www.myauntpenny.com.Beth McHenry specializes in creating modern, soulfulauthentic works of art that you can’t help but share witheveryone. All sessions are done on location in andaround your home or a familiar park, wherever your pet ismost comfortable. A typical session will last 90 minutesand will provide you with a cohesive collection of 30-60images. We work in both color and black and white andhave a variety of high-end products ranging from canvasprints to custom coffee-table albums. Visit the website formore information. Book your session today! A limitednumber of clients accepted each month.Is your pet afraid of larger dogs? Are you looking fora calm more home-like environment for your petsvacation? Carousel Kennels features quiet,comfortable suites and personalized attention for petsunder 40 pounds. Suites have in-floor heat and airconditioningfor the perfect indoor temperatures,skylights, automatic watering systems, private patios,and 24-hour music. Bring their favorite toy - all dogshave multiple playtimes and walks per day - all includedin your price! Kennel tours are welcomed - please callfor an appointment, (724) 683-0794, or visit the Website at www.CarouselKennel.com.Kitty Litter Direct is a new venture started by FullLine Vending Company of Moon. As cat ownersourselves, we understand that there’s very little glamourin the world of cat litter. It’s a necessary product foryour cat! We understand the frustration of transportingcat litter. From our warehouse, to where you need it, wedeliver your litter FREE! We’ll deliver as much litter whereand when you need it. With 20 years in the vendingbusiness, our trucks, our established delivery routes,and our first-class delivery personnel are in place andready to serve you. Contact us at (412) 375-7936, orcall toll free at (877) 8-EZLITTER.Pet lovers are a breed by themselves, and our petsare a part of our families. The Painted Giraffe printsmany items with pictures of our customers’ pets, havingprinted pictures of prize winning animals at the fair,horses and alpacas on necklaces, tons of mousepads,and mugs with domestic pets on them. We even had ajob to do custom tiles with deceased dogs for a kitchenbacksplash from a customer way north of here who hadheard about us. We print in-house and have really quickturn times, and we print on over 150 household and giftitems. We work hard to earn your business! Call(724) 695-2333.BELOW: Heather,of North Fayette.June 2010 Allegheny West Magazine 49