Submitted by ____nyx____ t3_zzfkt6 in RhodeIsland

I posted yesterday about my lost dog Kali. We spotted her last night and today within a few miles from our house she escaped but she ran away. We need professional help - does anyone know of a pet trapper to help us physically capture her and bring her home safe? She’s so skittish and won’t approach us. Please help, thank you!

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katydid_wonder t1_j2bdagd wrote

There's a group called Packleader PetTrackers. They have a Facebook page and a website that you should be able to find pretty easily.

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SammyB403 t1_j2bgas4 wrote

Is she still in the same area?

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pansygrrl t1_j2bl3dk wrote

Good instructions and references https://potterleague.org/resources/lost-and-found/

Put out a bowl of food at your home and where Kali ran away from. Also put out something that smells of you - sweatshirt or something.

There are additional resources in that link. Good luck — I know it’s terrifying.

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Weakling565 t1_j2blthq wrote

I don’t know anything about these services, I just did a quick google, but there is a pet tracking company based in RI. Their website is https://www.packleaderpettrackers.com/

There is also a nation wide nonprofit that helps people find their lost pets, their website is https://dogsfindingdogs.com/

I hope this helps, or at least points you in the right direction, good luck.

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Anthropomorphotic t1_j2bncml wrote

You need to put a safety cage / Have a Heart trap out where the dog was last seen (get homeowner's permission, if necessary). Bait it with a fresh rotisserie chicken (with bones removed). Put a cellular trail cam aimed right at it, so you can monitor the trap. Good luck.

Do you have a local ACO that can help with these things? They probably have access to the trap and trail cam, you're on your own for the delicious chicken, though.

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Adorable_List3836 t1_j2bzlk5 wrote

I’ve seen giant coyote sized have-a-heart traps at tractor supply, they are huge, would definitely fit a dog. It might be worth grabbing a couple of those too, they were expensive but it’s worth it to get your dog back and you can probably sell them after, the more traps that are out there the better your odds are

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kinglear__ t1_j2c2mzf wrote

Not sure what to suggest but good luck. Hope everything works out for you and the dog is returned safely.

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Jlee143xo t1_j2c3z73 wrote

Wandering paws k9. She has trained dogs and other resources

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sirenCiri t1_j2caxvn wrote

Could animal control help? Best of luck!

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cbri t1_j2cezcn wrote

Do you have a garage or shed? Get a rotisserie chicken and use pieces to lead her into the enclosed area. It has to be that type of chicken. No one is sure why it works (you can google it), but I've retrieved 2 really hard to catch dogs that way. Good luck it's maddening when they don't listen.

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Asleep_Performer_350 t1_j2efy9l wrote

Check out missing dogs Massachusetts. They are volunteer based and have volunteers in RI too. They have a missing dog blue print to help get you started. They helped recover my moms formerly feral dog who was extremely skiddish. They have a huge following on facebook.

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pizzaplantboi t1_j2etij4 wrote

You’re going to get your dog back. Lots of great tips here. Good luck.

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