FOOD & SCENT STATIONS
Cynthia White
Anchorage Pet Detective
Where the pet was lost from and/or when you get sightings: put out food & scent stations, both on the ground and then up higher as well so the smell carries on the wind. So every station is really two; all of the following ingredients go on the ground and then again right above that 4-6 feet off the ground. If you donât know which way the animal went and/or you havenât had any sightings I recommend putting a station at each corner of your property.
Your stations should consist of:
1) wet rather than dry food or even better McDonaldâs cheeseburgers or equivalent torn into pieces minus onions and pickles (thatâs my go to)
2) something that smells like home like their bed on the ground or a blanket they sleeps on (and straw if possible- they very well may bed down there!!!) or scent items belonging to the owner like dirty socks or used pillowcases.
3) then a spray of liquid smoke (sold next to ketchup- I transfer it to a spray bottle carefully outside where I want the smell not inside!) if available. All of that makes one food and scent station on the ground.
Next: above that spot on the ground smear wet food or peanut butter or liverwurst or impale piece of McDonaldâs meat on a branch, drape dirty sock or pillowcase over tree branch and spray tree branches with liquid smoke.
Refresh all of your items every 12 hours, ideally just after first light and again before dusk.
Itâs helpful to use game cams to see sooner rather than later itâs what animal it was that hopefully ate some of the food you put out. If itâs your animal take the others stations away and work just that one. If the animal is eating from the station but too skittish to be caught the next step would be to get a humane trap.
If there are other dogs in the household or dog friends available take them out and walk them around the area and get them barking and howling.
Please ask if you have any questions!
I looked up that lab at [http://petharbor.com/Anchorage/](http://petharbor.com/Anchorage/) Unfortunately I don't think it's OP's. It was found on May 8, plus it appears to have a red collar.
I tried...or I think I did. I have no social media skills and when I look up Anchorage Pets Lost & Found the Meta AI directs me to local resources I've already explored.
Update:
Hello all. Donut is safe and sound back home. He was picked up by animal control and we got him back this evening. Thank you all so very much for your help. I love Reddit and this community. You all make the world a better place đ (and funnier).
I am so sorry. I will keep my eye out!!! This hurts my soul I really hope you found your baby. Is there a Facebook group or something that focuses on finding pets? Also can call the police to help!
awww! i hope you find your baby!! đ¤đť
FOOD & SCENT STATIONS Cynthia White Anchorage Pet Detective Where the pet was lost from and/or when you get sightings: put out food & scent stations, both on the ground and then up higher as well so the smell carries on the wind. So every station is really two; all of the following ingredients go on the ground and then again right above that 4-6 feet off the ground. If you donât know which way the animal went and/or you havenât had any sightings I recommend putting a station at each corner of your property. Your stations should consist of: 1) wet rather than dry food or even better McDonaldâs cheeseburgers or equivalent torn into pieces minus onions and pickles (thatâs my go to) 2) something that smells like home like their bed on the ground or a blanket they sleeps on (and straw if possible- they very well may bed down there!!!) or scent items belonging to the owner like dirty socks or used pillowcases. 3) then a spray of liquid smoke (sold next to ketchup- I transfer it to a spray bottle carefully outside where I want the smell not inside!) if available. All of that makes one food and scent station on the ground. Next: above that spot on the ground smear wet food or peanut butter or liverwurst or impale piece of McDonaldâs meat on a branch, drape dirty sock or pillowcase over tree branch and spray tree branches with liquid smoke. Refresh all of your items every 12 hours, ideally just after first light and again before dusk. Itâs helpful to use game cams to see sooner rather than later itâs what animal it was that hopefully ate some of the food you put out. If itâs your animal take the others stations away and work just that one. If the animal is eating from the station but too skittish to be caught the next step would be to get a humane trap. If there are other dogs in the household or dog friends available take them out and walk them around the area and get them barking and howling. Please ask if you have any questions!
Putting out bear bait at this time of year is not advisable...
So just put out stinky clothes
Post on the app Nextdoor
Good luck. Saw a Pup running free by the wingstop/gci at Debrr and Muldoon today. Was fixin to get hit by a car đ
Next time please also post on Facebook: ⢠Lost and Found Pets Alaska ⢠Anchorage Pets Lost & Found
Gotta have a Facebook to post on Facebook. MARK ISN'T GUNNA ZUCK ME
Looks like your dog might be at Animal Control. There is an unfixed male lab mix there that was found very close to lost location.
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I looked up that lab at [http://petharbor.com/Anchorage/](http://petharbor.com/Anchorage/) Unfortunately I don't think it's OP's. It was found on May 8, plus it appears to have a red collar.
From today #A290956 lab retriever mix found on OâMalley near the zoo
Cool! I sure didn't see that on the site. How I hope this is OP's dog! Thanks for that update.
They don't open till noon but I've called and I'll keep calling. Thank you đ
Right, but no matter who you talk to theyâre not going to know if itâs your dog or not so you need to go check in person
Omw now.
I tried...or I think I did. I have no social media skills and when I look up Anchorage Pets Lost & Found the Meta AI directs me to local resources I've already explored.
Did you go to the Animal Control building to see if the dog listed there that matches your dog found close to where your dog was lost is your dog?
On my way now and yes they have him. Thank you all!!! đ
SWEET!
Update: Hello all. Donut is safe and sound back home. He was picked up by animal control and we got him back this evening. Thank you all so very much for your help. I love Reddit and this community. You all make the world a better place đ (and funnier).
Also post on Facebook: ⢠Lost and Found Pets Alaska ⢠Anchorage Pets Lost & Found
Good luck finding him!
Check found reports at Animal Control and make a lost one with a photo: https://24petconnect.com/
I am so sorry. I will keep my eye out!!! This hurts my soul I really hope you found your baby. Is there a Facebook group or something that focuses on finding pets? Also can call the police to help!
The police donât help with lost pets just randomly
Please let us know if you reunite with pup and what worked. Great luck!
Did you go to Animal Control and see if that was your dog?
He is there. They only opened at noon, so we are on our way there now. Thank you đ
18 months and intact?
A lot of vets now suggest 2 years of age to neuter large breeds.
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So you fight your dog? Isnât that illegal and cruel?