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06/07/2026

JAMIE HAS BEEN CAUGHT AND IS SAFE!!

Jamie, a recently rescued sighthound, escaped from his owner’s car near Kitsilano Beach. In such a busy and heavily populated area, he was frightened and running from the many well-meaning people trying to help catch him.

Petsearchers was called in, and Parker began the search first thing the next morning. Hours were spent combing through forested areas and following up on sightings near where Jamie had last been seen.

Eventually, a sighting came in from another busy street. Shortly after, we spotted Jamie lying on the rocks along the waterfront. Jamie was too skittish to be coaxed with hotdogs, and it was an impossible spot to contain him. With it being so busy, Jamie got up and began running along some large rocks. Parker managed to get a net around him but Jamie stopped instantly, maneuvered out before becoming tangled, and took off in the opposite direction. It was so tricky to net a 50lb dog running full speed on uneven rocks! Ugh! And wow, can that dog run!

Being so close to netting a lost dog and just missing is incredibly frustrating, but it also shows how difficult capturing a frightened rescue dog can be. We hope the video helps illustrate just how quickly these situations unfold. There is very little room for error, especially in a busy area like Kitsilano Beach with so many moving factors. Even when a net gets around a dog, they can sometimes escape before becoming tangled. Moments like this only make us more determined to keep going and bring them home safely.

Within minutes, new sightings began coming in. Jamie was already more than a kilometre away. Over the next several hours, he would disappear and then suddenly reappear in different locations. He was covering ground incredibly quickly, making it nearly impossible to keep up with him.

Finally, a breakthrough came late last night. Jamie made his way back near where he had originally gone missing and curled up under a backyard deck to rest. Completely exhausted, he was no longer able to keep running. The homeowner was able to safely hold onto him until help arrived, and Jamie was quickly reunited with his owner.

Jamie is now off the busy streets and back where he belongs!

Parker and Jamie’s owner, Chris, are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming support from the community throughout the search.

A huge thank you to everyone in the Kitsilano area who called in sightings, kept an eye out for him, shared posts, and helped bring this sweet boy home safely. Every sighting made a difference, and this reunion would not have been possible without all of you.

06/05/2026

MARLEY IS HOME SAFE AFTER A 9+ STORIES FALL FROM AN APARTMENT BUILDING!!!

Marley, an indoor cat living on the 12th floor of an apartment building, somehow got out through a window that led to the balcony. When her owners realized she was missing, they immediately searched the area below, fearing she may have fallen. Despite their efforts, there was no sign of Marley anywhere.

That’s when Petsearchers was called in to help.

Julia and Hunter conducted a thorough scent search around the apartment building, a nearby forested area, and neighboring buildings. No scent of Marley was found anywhere outside. This pointed to one likely conclusion: Marley hadn’t fallen to the ground and wandered away. She was probably still somewhere in or around the building, frightened and hiding.

Following Julia’s recommendations, Marley’s owners gained access to each floor of the building, posted flyers at every door, and spoke with as many residents as possible.

The next day, a resident on the 9th floor contacted Marley’s owner after hearing a cat meowing from a ceiling vent. When her owner arrived, she heard it too—it was Marley!

They managed to access the vent system and look inside, but Marley was nowhere to be seen. The fire department attended and used specialized equipment to try to locate her within the ventilation system, but they were unable to determine exactly where she had gone. There are vent openings accessible from the exterior of the building, which she may have entered through.

As time passed, Marley’s owners became understandably worried. Nobody knew how far she could travel through the vent system, how she had reached the 9th floor, or whether she would ever find a way back out.

Then, the following day, the breakthrough finally came.

Marley was spotted just outside the building on the ground floor!

How she got from the 12th floor to the 9th floor and then to the ground floor over the course of two days remains a mystery. Did she fall? Did she navigate her way down through the building? Did she move through the vent system? We may never know.

What we do know is that Marley is safe, and everyone is incredibly relieved.

After being examined by a veterinarian, Marley was found to be completely unharmed.

Cats are truly remarkable. Over the years, Petsearchers has assisted with multiple cases involving cats that have fallen from significant heights, including falls from 12 and 14 stories. The highest fall we’ve encountered was an incredible 17 stories, and that cat was completely fine when found.

Marley’s story is another reminder of just how resilient cats can be!

Welcome home, Marley!

05/28/2026

CHARLIE HAS BEEN FOUND AND IS SAFE!!

After hours and hours of searching today, Parker and Charlie’s owner are so relieved and grateful to share that he has been found safe and is finally back home!

Charlie was spotted in someone’s yard kilometres away on the opposite side of Highway 1. When his owner arrived, Charlie thankfully came straight to her!

Seeing the photos of Charlie running along the highway was heartbreaking for so many people, and the amount of support from the community today was incredible. Thank you to everyone who kept an eye out, drove around searching, called in sightings, and shared his information. A huge thank you as well to the person who ultimately spotted Charlie and helped lead to him getting safely home.

We know so many people were hoping for a happy ending, and we’re very thankful to share that he is safe back where he belongs tonight!

WINSTON IS HOME SAFE AFTER 13 DAYS!!! Winston, an indoor/outdoor kitty, disappeared and was last seen one afternoon by a...
05/26/2026

WINSTON IS HOME SAFE AFTER 13 DAYS!!!

Winston, an indoor/outdoor kitty, disappeared and was last seen one afternoon by a neighbour. He normally never left his own yard, so it was very unusual for him not to be there when his owners came home.

After days of extensive searching around the neighbourhood with no sign of him, Winston’s owners reached out to Petsearchers for help.

Julia completed a detailed search with Hunter and located strong scent close to home, as well as across the street behind some dumpsters leading toward an apartment building under construction. Julia went over all the areas where scent was located and helped create a search plan for Winston’s owner, who followed it consistently and carefully over the following days.

The key to this recovery was persistence. Even when days go by, cats can remain hidden and usually stick to their “safe spot”. When frightened, many cats will not come when called, even if they hear or see their owners nearby. That does not mean they aren’t there!

Five nights later, Winston was finally spotted in that exact construction site. When his owners went over, he ran and hid deeper inside, but with patience and persistence, they were eventually able to safely coax him out.

Winston is now HOME SAFE, and his owners are incredibly thankful for Julia and Petsearchers’ help throughout the search.

A good reminder to continue searching and stay persistent, even days after we identify areas with scent. Consistency and patience truly make all the difference!

05/24/2026

OSCAR IS SAFE AFTER 20 DAYS!!!

We are so incredibly happy to finally share that Oscar is safe again!

Oscar was originally trapped by Petsearchers, but unfortunately slipped his harness, collar, and leash the following day. When a dog goes missing a second time so soon after being trapped, it becomes extremely difficult, as they often become “trap smart” and much more cautious around equipment and people.

For the first couple of days after disappearing again, Oscar stayed fairly close to the area. We tried multiple trap setups that he showed interest in, but he was taking his time getting comfortable enough to fully commit. Soon after, he disappeared completely and left the area.

Oscar then went unsighted for several days. We continued heavily postering and finally received a new sighting. He had crossed a busy highway and was now in a completely different area. We focused our search efforts there for several days, but once again there was no sign of him.

After disappearing for multiple days yet again, Oscar suddenly reappeared back near the original area he went missing from. He was spotted in the backyard of a home a couple blocks away, and the homeowners kindly left food out for him, which he returned to eat. That evening, after spotting one of Oscar’s posters, they contacted us right away.

Traps were set once again, but smart Oscar had figured out how to get the food without setting them off. Finally, we got the break we needed. Oscar returned to the same backyard, and the homeowners acted quickly to block off all exits. He was able to be cornered, and Caden from the home was able to get ahold of him. After some scratches and panic, Oscar calmed and was placed in our trap so he couldn’t get away. We are beyond relieved to say he is finally safe after such a long 20 days missing a such an exhausting search!

So many hours went into bringing this boy home, Parker went out multiple times at 3 and 5am setting traps, moving them, refreshing them, and we are incredibly grateful for everyone who helped along the way.

A huge thank you to Caden, Corrie, and the family who assisted so much throughout the search and allowed us access to your property. Your help made all the difference.

Oscar will be checked over by a veterinarian, but overall he appears to be doing very well. He will now be heading to a new foster family where he can begin his next chapter. He is such a gentle, sweet boy, and he is going to make an amazing loving companion.

SABLE HAS BEEN TRAPPED & IS HOME SAFE!! Sable was recently rescued and adopted from the SPCA and had finally found his f...
05/21/2026

SABLE HAS BEEN TRAPPED & IS HOME SAFE!!

Sable was recently rescued and adopted from the SPCA and had finally found his forever home. Unfortunately, he escaped from his catio in downtown Vancouver. His owner noticed immediately and even spotted him in the alley nearby, but Sable was frightened and kept bolting whenever she got close.

Chie from VOKRA kindly stepped in to help and set a trap where Sable was last seen, but unfortunately there was no luck that first night. Petsearchers was then contacted for assistance, as a dog’s nose would like help pinpoint his location.

Julia attended the search with Hunter and conducted a thorough search of the area. The good news was that Hunter confirmed Sable’s scent was still nearby, and there was no indication he has moved far from where he was last seen. One location in particular stood out — a bushy area where Hunter gave a very strong alert. Sable was not there at the time, but a heavy concentration of scent in an area like that often means the cat had been sheltering there recently, making it an excellent location for a trap.

Julia recommended setting an additional trap exactly where Hunter had alerted, and Sable’s owner followed that guidance. Overnight, Sable was trapped safely in that very spot!

With so many dangers downtown — busy streets, noise, and other animals — we are incredibly relieved Sable is finally safe and back home where he belongs!

A huge thank you to VOKRA for assisting Sable’s owner and helping give this little guy the best chance possible. We’re so glad we could be part of bringing him home safely!

Stay safe, little guy!

From owner: “My cat escaped from my catio, and Julia from Petsearchers brought their bloodhound Hunter to scent detect my kitty. They mapped out where he had been, and suggested where to place traps to retrieve him. And that same night I found my cat in a trap placed exactly where Julia suggested!! Without their help I may not have found him. Thank you Petsearchers!”

05/13/2026

ROOBY-DOO IS HOME SAFE!!!

Rooby-Doo was spooked by a loud biker while out on a walk with his dog walker and slipped out of his harness. He ran into a trail, was later seen nearly a kilometre away near Nicowynd Golf Course, and then disappeared.

Petsearchers was called and began searching yesterday evening. We completed a thorough drone search of the area where he was last seen, but there was no sign of him. This was a large rural area with endless places to run and hide — including large properties, ravines, and extensive trail systems.

Overnight, we received one sighting indicating he had circled back closer to where he originally went missing. Parker and Julia returned early this morning to continue the search. Despite covering more ground and getting large posters up around the area, there was still no sign of him until another sighting came in.

This time, Rooby-Doo was spotted a couple kilometres away in a completely new area, likely having travelled through the ravines to get there. We responded immediately, with bloodhound Hunter working the area while thermal drone searches were conducted overhead.

Finally, this afternoon, one more tip came in — and this was the sighting that brought him home. Rooby-Doo had been seen running into a yard with very dense cover. The area was quiet, which made it a good place for him to settle down and hide. Parker and Julia responded with Rooby-Doo’s owners, got the drone in the air, and were able to get eyes on him. As his owners carefully moved toward the back of the property, sure enough, Rooby-Doo came out of hiding.

There were lots of tears, hugs, and relief when he was finally safe back in his owners’ arms. We’re so happy this sweet boy is out of danger and home where he belongs.

Thank you to everyone in the Crescent area who kept an eye out, shared posts, and called in sightings. It’s always incredible to see how strong and caring the local dog community is when a pet goes missing!

05/05/2026

PENNY HAS BEEN SAFELY TRAPPED BY PETSEARCHERS!!!

Penny, a newly adopted rescue cat, slipped out of the house yesterday morning when her owner went to take the recycling out. Being new to the home and unfamiliar with the area, this was a stressful situation right from the start.

Her owners contacted Petsearchers right away, and Parker worked with them to put a solid plan in place to bring her home safely. Since Penny didn’t know the area, we believed she was likely hiding close by. To avoid scaring her further, we chose not to bring in a tracking dog and instead set humane traps in the areas she was most likely to return to.

Last night, just as expected, Penny came back—and safely entered the trap.

She was recovered without incident and, once released, quickly returned to her normal self, happy to be back home. Her owners are incredibly relieved and grateful after a stressful day.

Welcome home, Penny! Stay safe!

05/03/2026

OSCAR HAS BEEN TRAPPED BY PETSEARCHERS!!

Oscar, a newly adopted rescue dog, bolted out the door when his owner arrived home. He is extremely skittish and had rarely left his crate, so it was completely unexpected. His owner immediately began searching but couldn’t locate him anywhere.

This quickly became an urgent case—Oscar had a very high fever and required medication, so time was critical. Petsearchers was called and we began the search right away.

Parker and Julia responded on day one, conducting extensive yard-to-yard searches. Given Oscar’s temperament, we believed he wouldn’t travel far and would likely be hiding nearby. Despite covering a large area, there were no sightings or confirmed signs that first day.

Parker returned the following day and continued the search, spending hours methodically checking properties and likely hiding spots. With still no sightings, we remained confident Oscar was close and shifted strategy.

A trap was set, knowing he would be most active late at night when things were quiet.

At approximately 1:30 AM, Oscar appeared on our camera—and within two minutes, he was safely trapped!

We were ecstatic.

Oscar is now home safe, receiving the medication he urgently needed. His owners are incredibly relieved and grateful to have him back where he belongs!

Stay safe, little man!

05/02/2026

BENTLEY IS HOME AFTER 16 DAYS!!

Bentley, a Jindo rescue, escaped while being babysat at his owner’s mother’s house. He was last seen wearing his harness, running down into a ravine.

Petsearchers was called and we began the search immediately. From the start, we knew this would be challenging—Jindos are incredibly intelligent and independent, much like Bami, who we located after nearly two months. Bentley proved to be just as elusive.

He was traveling extensively through the Bear Creek Ravine, covering roughly 4 km back and forth without settling in one area. Parker and Julia, along with Bentley’s owners, spent days navigating the ravine on foot, but we just couldn’t close the distance. We also conducted multiple thermal drone searches, but Bentley kept moving and stayed just out of reach.

Over the past few days, things finally shifted. Bentley began sticking to a specific area deep within the ravine where he felt safe. We received multiple sightings of him briefly coming out to search for food, then returning to cover. That consistency was the break we needed to move in strategically.

We set a trap and confirmed Bentley was checking it out—but true to his nature, he remained cautious. As part of the plan, his owner waited nearby in her vehicle in case he surfaced again. She was prepared with clear instructions: stay calm, get out, sit down, and let Bentley make the approach.

This morning, everything came together.

Bentley appeared—right on cue. His owner followed the plan perfectly. He circled her a few times, unsure at first… and then it clicked. He jumped into her truck, curled up on the seat, and finally—after 16 long days—he was safe!

Thank you to John & Brenda, and Corrine for allowing us access to their properties so we could get to where Bentley was, and to all those keeping their eyes out and calling in sightings!

We’re incredibly relieved and grateful for this outcome. A lot of work went on behind the scenes, and it’s moments like this that make it all worth it.

Welcome home, Bentley!

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