Invisible Fence Awareness

When is the last time you replaced the batteries on your dog’s collars for the invisible fence?  Did you know that the general recommendation by manufacturers is to replace the batteries every 3 months? Things That Affect Battery Life The expected life of invisible fence batteries can vary based on a number of factors: How often your dog…

Storm Safety Planning for Pets

It’s that time of the year! Missouri thunderstorm and tornado season!   What’s your preventative measures or disaster plan for your pets?   What do you have packed and ready to go?

They Are Not The Enemy

Missouri Lost & Found Paws would like to take a moment and share our thoughts about  shelters and animal control facilities. Our shelters and animal control facilities are NOT the enemy. As we have mentioned since the inception of St Louis, Missouri Lost & Found Paws,  Missouri Lost & Found Paws and its community is focused…

Calling the microchip company should be one of the first things you do

Has your pet gone missing? Is your pet lost?  Yes. Is your pet microchipped?  Yes?  Fantastic! It is absolutely critical that you contact your microchip company ASAP as soon as your pet goes missing.  And we do mean, right away! Why? Most individuals who find pets will take the pet to have it checked for…

How to make weatherproofed signs

Signs are so very key to getting the word out about a lost or found pet. Often times, the person who lost the pet thinks, “surely the person who finds my pet will post a sign”. Meanwhile, the person who finds the pet drives around looking for lost pet signs thinking, “surely the person who…

How long does it take to find the owner of a lost pet?

Our Missouri Lost & Found Paws team has been working on lost and found animals since 2011. We can tell you that it can take up to two months at times to find the Guardian of a pet. It is extremely challenging for the Guardian to find their lost pet. Most Guardians look at the…

Why You Should Measure Your Pet

Have you ever been at the groomer’s, veterinarian, or dog park and seen the same breed of pet standing next to each?  Have you wondered, wow, they look so similar down to the patch on their chest, or the stripes across their body?  It can be really difficult to distinguish and identify who is who!…

Strike a pose! When’s the last time you snapped a photo of your pet?

Missouri Lost & Found Paws is committed to keeping pets safe this summer as vacation season arrives!  Follow our Summer Series 2017 of how to keep pets safe! When is the last time you snapped a photo of your furry family member(s)? As our pets age, their physical appearance can change.  They can gain weight,…

Missouri Lost & Found Paws & AllStar Fence

Earlier this week, Missouri Lost & Found Paws posted about a new partnership with a local fence company named AllStar Fence.  We are so excited about this opportunity to work with AllStar Fence.  This collaboration will help many pet owners exercise prevention to keep their pets safe in our community. As you know, many times, pets get lost…