Sherry’s Dog Services

06/07/2026

05/31/2026

❗️GOOD INFO❗️

🐾 “But She Saw Me… Why Didn’t She Come?”

One of the most heartbreaking moments for a lost pet owner is spotting their pet—only to watch them run away.

The truth is, many lost pets are not thinking the way they do at home.

When fear takes over, a pet can enter what’s known as survival mode. In this state, instinct often overrides training, obedience, and even the bond they share with their family.

A scared pet may:
🐕 Avoid eye contact
🐕 Ignore their name
🐕 Refuse favorite treats
🐕 Run from familiar people
🐕 Hide silently nearby

To them, anything moving toward them—even their beloved owner—can feel like a threat.

This is why chasing, calling repeatedly, or organizing large search parties can actually push a frightened pet farther away.

Instead, recovery efforts should focus on helping the pet feel safe enough to stop running and begin making predictable movements.

Remember: A pet avoiding you doesn’t mean they’ve forgotten you. It means fear is making the decisions right now.

Think lost, not stray. ❤️

04/30/2026

Your dog gets out. A shelter scans their microchip.

But the chip isn't registered.

So the shelter can't call you. Can't reach you. Can't tell you your dog is safe.

Days pass. Your dog waits. You search everywhere.

And all of it could have been prevented in 3 minutes.

Is your dog's microchip registered to YOUR current phone number?

Check right now. It's free.😊

Don’t wait until they're missing.

04/23/2026

April 23rd marks National Lost Dog Awareness Day, a day dedicated to bringing attention to the thousands of pets that go missing each year and celebrating the successful reunions of "lost" dogs with their families.

While it's a day for awareness, it’s also a great time to review the most effective ways to prevent a permanent disappearance and how to act if a dog goes missing.

Key Prevention Steps

• Microchipping: Ensure your dog is microchipped and—crucially—that your contact information is up to date in the registry.
• Visual ID: A standard collar with a tag containing your current phone number is the fastest way for a neighbor to reach you.
• Secure Fencing: Regularly check gates and fence lines for "dig-outs" or loose latches.

What to Do if a Dog is Lost

1. Search the Immediate Area: Most lost dogs are found within a 2-mile radius of their home.
2. Leave "Scent Items" Out: Place a piece of your worn clothing or the dog's bed outside your door. Their sense of smell is their strongest navigation tool.
3. Use Digital Tools: Post on local social media groups, Nextdoor, and specialized "Lost and Found" pet databases.
4. Contact Local Shelters: Physically visit shelters nearby; descriptions over the phone can sometimes be misinterpreted.
The "Lost" vs. "Stray" Distinction

One of the primary goals of this day is to change the perception of a roaming dog. Many people assume a loose dog has been abandoned or mistreated, but National Lost Dog Awareness Day reminds us that most are simply "lost" family members whose owners are likely searching for them frantically.

04/18/2026

Good info to have

04/18/2026

The 3-3-3 rule is a general roadmap used by shelters and trainers to help new owners understand the milestones of a dog’s transition into a new home. Every dog is an individual, but most follow this biological and emotional timeline as they decompress.

Phase 1: The First 3 Days (Decompressing)
During this stage, your dog is likely overwhelmed. They are in a brand-new environment with unfamiliar smells, sounds, and people.

• Behavior: They may be "shut down," fearful, or hesitant to eat or drink. Some dogs may hide under furniture, while others might be hyper-vigilant.
• What to do: Keep things extremely quiet. Avoid hosting "meet the dog" parties or trips to the pet store. Focus on a consistent routine and give them a safe space (like a crate or a quiet corner) where they won't be disturbed.

Phase 2: The First 3 Weeks (Settling In)
By now, the dog is starting to realize they might be staying for good. Their true personality—and some testing of boundaries—begins to emerge.

• Behavior: You’ll start to see their energy levels normalize. This is often when "naughty" behaviors appear (chewing, testing house-training limits) as they feel comfortable enough to explore.
• What to do: Establish a firm routine for walks, feeding, and potty breaks. Start basic, positive-reinforcement training. This builds a "language" between you and helps the dog feel secure because they know what to expect.

Phase 3: The First 3 Months (Building Trust)
This is the "bonding" phase. The dog finally feels a sense of security and belonging within the family unit.
• Behavior: The dog is now fully integrated into your routine. They have likely developed a clear bond with you and feel safe enough to be themselves.
• What to do: This is the time to advance training, introduce more complex socialization, and solidify the lifelong trust you’ve been building.

04/17/2026

Got her! 💖
3:00 am on Monday morning
4-20-26

Good morning all!

I wanted to do a real quick update on that black-and-white Heeler dog that’s been running around for the last week or better.

Unfortunately Officer Zacardi was not able to get her yesterday although he tried to help most of the day along with all his other calls and things that were rolling in I’m sure. He is now off until Monday.

This dog is going to be a hard one to trap because she moves around everywhere very quickly….. We are not aware of anywhere where she’s bedding down unfortunately.

Carolyn Rodriguez-Barreras and I are going to try and help get her today.

We are loading up 2 traps and when there is a sighting we are going to try and get ahead of her travels and set one trap and then set the second one back the area she came from.

 It’s the only thing we can think of for the moment to try and do.

If anyone sees her PLEASE DO NOT CHASE!
Also….do not feed her… we need her to be really hungry to be tempted to go into the trap.

Call me right away and give me the location seen and what direction she is heading.

My phone number is 206-406-3796

Thanks everyone…..paws crossed!

We have someone who is willing to take her in..if not chipped and no owner is known….and help her out.

01/03/2026

FOUND!!! 💙💙💙

‼️UPDATED POST FOR PANCHO‼️

Pancho is a newly adopted previous street dog that unfortunately managed to escape from the new owners on 12-27-25.

He is a Pug/Chihuhua mix and is not very socialized yet.

Pancho will need to be humanely trapped. We will need to start out with a feeding station and camera in the area of sightings.

In the meantime we are asking that people PLEASE DO NOT CHASE OR CALL OUT to him if seen.

Just come to this post and in the comments put the day, time and location of the sightings.
Also please include which direction he was heading….was he walking, running or laying down??

You can also call with the information to one of these 2 numbers:

Melissa
720-629-1951

Sherry
206-406-3796

It’s crucial that people do not go after him, follow him or chase him if we’re gonna have any luck trapping him at all…..

Thanks ahead of time for your help on sightings! 😊💙