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Originally Posted by gracielove  I have always used the do not disturb sign when I have had to leave a pet in a hotel room but after this I am never ever going to leave any animal alone in the room. I'm good with the microchip but if no one can catch your dog that is not going to help.
Years ago my parents left their little Sheltie with me and my husband while they went on vacation. While I was at work the husband carelessly let the dog out and he ran off. It was a horrible experience. We lived 12 miles from where my parents lived. We searched daily for that dog. Driving all over, calling for him, putting signs up and ads with a sizable reward in the paper. Finally someone told us to put clothing out so if he was near by he would get the scent and follow it. I went to my parents house and picked up all kinds of things that would have their scent on it. Early the next morning I heard a bark outside. I jumped up and ran out and there he was! He had been gone for a week! I can't honestly say I know for sure the clothing worked but the timing sure was right. I had placed the clothing in circles beyond our property line for quite a distance and right up to the door. It is something to keep in mind if your dog ever gets out though. |
Wow! What a story and great ending. I'll bet you were miserable that whole time he was missing! I'm going with the clothing thing, too, if, the Lord forbid, Tibbe should ever go missing.
I think the awful story of Bengi getting lost the way he did was a big eye-opener for everybody and sure makes you rethink EVERYTHING. Thank God Ellie81 posted it and possibly prevented any number of dogs being lost because of her threads. And, of course, thank God that little boy is home tonight. When traveling, we're gone sight-seeing the most of the day so any dog we take along has got to stay alone a good deal or not go vs. the worries of him getting lost by the person or facility who is keeping him. A key-locked kennel would be the best, I guess. Not much fun for the poor dog but probably more fun than him running lose for weeks. Hopefully, he'll sleep during the day. Then, donate the kennel to someone upon leaving - I'm not toting that thing on any plane.