We have so many dog and cat-lovers on this site that I thought I would post a link to a website I just came across of an organization that specializes in lost pet searches. The website is full of information, including a listing of pet "detectives" around the country and the fascinating (long) story of a dog named Sophie in the Seattle area who evaded her family and rescue volunteers for weeks. The observations of the Sophie's behavior while lost and the innovative tactics used to capture her are fascinating to me, particularly since I have been helping long-distance (lots of calls via 411.com to homes and businesses in the area) in the search for a friend's lost dog in Massachusetts who similarly is avoiding the humane traps they have set.

Anyway, for what it's worth, here is the website: www.missingpetpartnership.org

Heaven forbid that any of us would ever lose a pet, but if the worst happens getting good information quickly could be critical.