• "A dog has lots of friends because he wags his tail and not his tongue" -Author Unknown
  • "Every boy should have two things: a dog and a mother willing to let him have one." - Anonymous
  • "Whoever said you can't buy happiness forgot little puppies." - Gene Hill
  • A friend is one who knows you and loves you just the same. - Elbert Hubbard
  • "A hug is like a boomerang - you get it back right away." -Bil Keane
  • "A meow massages the heart." - Stuart McMillan
  • "There is more to life than increasing speed." -Mahatma Ghandi
  • "Happiness is where we find it, but rarely where we seek it." - J. Petit Senn
  • "If your horse says no, you either asked the wrong question, or asked the question wrong." - Pat Parelli
  • "There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man." - Winston Churchill
  • "Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole." -Roger Caras
  • "No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle." - Winston Churchill
  • "Agreeable friends - they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms." - George Eliot
  • "To err is human - to forgive, canine."
  • "Money may buy you a fine dog, but only love can make it wag its tail." -Kinky Friedman
  • "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." - Anatole France
  • "I hope to be the kind of person my dog thinks I am." - Unknown
  • "Horses - if God made anything more beautiful, he kept it for himself." - Author unknown
  • "Are we really sure the purring is coming from the kitty and not from our very own hearts?" - Terri Guillemets
  • "There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face." - Ben Williams

ONE in THREE pets will become lost in their lifetime!

Everyone thinks it can't happen to them-but accidents happen-the door doesn't close, a pet slips out of their collar, there is a natural disaster , etc.

It is important that you have safeguards in place in case your pet becomes lost...

1.Collar & Tag - An ID tag listing your name, address and phone number. You can also have this information put directly on the collar in case the tags come off.

2. Microchip - A microchip is a permanent identification that is always available. See information below for details.

3. Pet proof your yard fence and keep your fence gates securely locked.

4. Never allow pets to roam free in the neighborhood.

5. Always transport a cat in a carrier.

6. Always have your dog on a leash when you take them somewhere.

7. Spay or neuter them-they are less likely to wander away.

Tips on finding a lost pet

1. Search your house and property thoroughly.Pets can hide in some small and strange places.

2. Talk to your neighbors.Not only can they be on the lookout, but families & kids may get involved to help look too.

3. Use familiar noises to attract your pet. Not only can you call your pet's name, but use a whistle, their favorite squeaky toy or any other noise they are familiar with.

4.Use a flashlight for looking in dark spaces.

5. Place strong-scented articles outside your home to attract your pet. Dirty clothes, litter box, bedding, smelly food etc. Animals find their way by scent as well as sound.

6. Contact veterinary & emergency clinics Check to see if your pet was injured or anyone contacted them about a lost pet.

7. Visit local humane societies. It is recommended that you visit the facilities and leave a photo of your pet with them.

8. Post many flyers about your pet. Post flyers within a one mile radius. Put a photo on the flyer.  Use fluorescent-bright paper for visibility. (Do not list your name or address.)

9. Place an ad in the local newspaper. And look at 'found' ads in the paper, too.