October 8, 2008 at 10:06 am
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Possessing incomparable drive, heart, stamina and intensity, an SDF search dog is no ordinary canine, yet his roots are humbler than most. Amazingly, his journey starts with a rescue.
SDF recruits their dogs from shelters and breed rescue groups. Search dog candidates are often designated too high-energy by their original families, and face uncertain futures. But once adopted by SDF, they’re guaranteed a lifetime of care. Dogs that don’t complete the program are placed in permanent loving homes. When our brave search dogs retire from active duty serving our nation, they live out the rest of their lives with their dedicated handlers.
Training at the SDF’s partner facility at Gilroy, CA is rigorous and crucial to building a bond between the dog and their first-responder handler. This team is forged in simulated disaster exercises and deep friendship.
They become an inseparable entity unified in their unwavering dedication to save lives, with their efforts culminating in FEMA certification. Once training is complete, the rescued dog becomes a rescuer and a worthy ambassador of the Search Dog pledge: “No one is left behind.”
The Makings of a Hero
What Characteristics does your dog share with the heroic canines of the Search Dog Foundation? Run through our set of search dog traits and see how your pooch measures up. You may have a hero in your own home!
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June 23, 2008 at 9:26 am
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Research shows that over 80% of people consider their pets to be family members. So, why feed your four-legged friend something that you and your human family wouldn’t eat? Wellness Natural Food and Treats for Pets provides pet parents with a variety of thoughtful nutritional choices to create a foundation of well-being from the inside…out. That means they choose truly exceptional real-food ingredients and leave out meat by-products, wheat, corn and soy. That’s one smart way to feed your family. Visit www.wellnesspetfood.com
April 15, 2008 at 12:34 pm
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According to the Missing Pets Bureau, approximately 5,700 cats and dogs are lost or stolen every week. The American Animal Hospital Association also reports that roughly 30% of pet owners will lose a pet in their lifetime. These statistics are frightening. Many people have a close bond with their pets and often consider them a member of the family. They’re a source of companionship for the elderly, a “stand-in child” for some couples and a best friend to all.
Losing a pet can be a traumatic and troublesome experience. A pet can wander quite some distance in a short amount of time. As soon as you discover that your pal is missing, don’t waste a moment. To improve the odds of recovering your pet, it’s important to take action immediately. Follow these helpful tips:
- Search your home and yard from top to bottom. It could be possible that your pet is caught or trapped, sick or hiding. Explore your neighborhood too and bring a friend!
- Contact your animal control department. Visit local shelters and check animal emergency clinics.
- Prepare a flyer with a picture or description of your pet, the date they went missing, where they were last seen and how to contact you.
- Call your neighborhood veterinarians. People often leave lost and found reports with them or bring injured strays to them.
- Place a classified ad in your local paper, as well as surrounding towns.
Cutter’s Mill is proud to offer Zoomback Advanced GPS Dog Locator. How it works is quite simple: you attach a small, lightweight (2.5 oz.), water-resistant locator to your dog’s collar with a durable and secure pouch. Using satellite and cellular technologies, the locator allows you to pinpoint your dog’s location whenever you want via Zoombak.com, mobile phone or live customer care. You can also determine your dog’s location in real time using the continuous tracking option. Just log on to Zoombak.com to view a map of their current location, as well as the route they’ve taken since leaving home. Another useful feature is “safety zones.” If you don’t want your pet to leave your backyard, for example, you can customize the perimeter of your yard as a “safety zone”, and if your dog leaves that area, you will promptly be notified by a text message and/or email.
There are 3 easy ways to locate your pet at anytime:
- 1. Zoombak.com
- Log on and click “Find Now.”
- See where your dog is displayed on a map. It also provides the closest street address.
- Mobile Phone
- Send a text message to “ZMBAK” with the name of your locator and PIN number.
- You will immediately receive a text message detailing your pet’s location.
- 24/7 Live Customer Care
- Contact Zoombak’s live customer service by calling the toll-free number. Someone is available 24 hours a day; 7 days a week to help you find your dog.
No matter where you are, what you’re doing, or what time of day it is, you’ll be able to identify your dog’s exact location. Finding peace of mind just got a little bit easier.
For more information visit www.zoombak.com.
