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LOST & FOUND POSTINGS WILL REMAIN ON THE SITE FOR 90 DAYS Please let us know when posted dogs/owners have been reunited LOST |  LOST 4/08 - COLORADO SPRINGSWhite German Shepherd male named "Arctic" I LOST MY WHITE GERMAN SHEPHERD - "ARCTIC" - 17 MILES SOUTH OF COLORADO SPRINGS ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT APRIL 2ND, 2008. I HAVE DONE EVERYTHING POSSIBLE TO FIND HIM. IT HAS BEEN 28 DAYS TODAY AND I AM STILL ACTIVELY SEARCHING FOR HIM. HE IS WEARING A PURPLE CANVAS COLLAR WITH A RED ID TAG WITH MY NAME, ADDRESS AND HOME PHONE NUMBER ON IT - ALSO LICENSE TAG AND RABIES TAG. HE IS 5 1/2 YEARS OLD, NEUTERED MALE, FRIENDLY BUT RESERVED WITH STRANGERS. HE WAS LAST SEEN AT TURKEY CREEK RECREATION AREA ADJACENT TO (JUST SOUTH OF) FT. CARSON ARMY POST ON COLORADO HIGHWAY 115, CHASING A DEER OR OTHER WILDLIFE, HEADING SOUTH. PLEASE EMAIL doonya@comcast.net IMMEDIATELY IF YOU SEE HIM OR CALL DONNA AT 719 471-8858 (HOME) OR 719 930-6082 (CELL) LOST 1/10/08 | VICINITY 71ST AVE & MISSOURRI 8 MONTH OLD FEMALE GSD COLLAR & TAGS "GINKGO" CTC JEN AT 623-206-9676 Email: jwarnersub@yahoo.com LOST ARROWHEAD AREA 3/15/08 | VICINITY 75th Ave & 101 FRWY LONG HAIR MALE GSD 2 years old "KING" ESCAPED FROM HIS PET SITTER WHO IS FRANTIC IF SEEN CONTACT: Bert-602-810-2755 REUNITED WITH OWNER 
LOST VICINITY CAREFREE"PAX" 9PM 9/17 6 yo intact male GSD SABLE - TATTOO- INTL CHIP COLLAR & TAGS R E W A R D 480-488-2260-h 480-540-5665-c | ||||||||||||
FOUND| FOUND | GLENDALE-51st Ave & Grand Male GSD 9/13/08 CTC: 623 979-2866 FOUND | JULY 25TH-PEORIA VICINITY 89TH AVE & PEORIA MALE GSD-NO TAGS CTC: HEIDI-602-550-8487 / hlyogini@cox.net FOUND 7/16/08-SCOTTSDALE | VICINITY CACTUS & SCOTTSDALE RD FEMALE GSD - NO TAGS OR CHIP CONTACT: EDIE-480-596-5693 or SWGSR: 623-516-2880
FOUND 6/9 GLENDALE | VICINITY 59th Ave & Sweetwater Young Male GSD Ctc: Steff: 623-516-2880 or Tom 623-703-0824
FOUND 5/16/08-AVONDALE | YOUNG MALE GSD VICINITY DYSART & INDIAN SCHOOL CONTACT: Stephanie 623-695-1091 or Steff 623-516-2880 to identify FOUND 5/22/08 | VICINITY 51st Ave & Glendale Young female GSD NO CHIP TAGS OR COLLAR CTC Kim: 623-363-2388 or Steff: 623-516-2880 FOUND XMAS WEEK
| VICINITY TONOPAH -YOUNG MALE GSD CONTACT STEFF-623-516-2880 or Pat: 623-393-0181 or cell 602-321-9435
1/27/08-WITTMANN | VICINITY 244TH AVE & PATTON MALE GSD Contact Ben: 602-930-6689 FOUND | FEMALE GSD 12/11 32ND ST & SHEA CTC KATIE: 480-297-5859 | |||
| LOST NIGHT OF FEB 3rd-BUCKEYE AREA WATSON & I-10 4 yo SMALL FEMALE GSD BLACK & RED "ZIEKA" Chipped, Collar & Tags call: Steff: 623-516-2880 or Bonnie: 480-529-7581 PLEASE CALL if spotted...frightened...do not chase, sit and call her name w/soft voice FOUND-REUNITED w/OWNER with the help of the Buckeye Fire and Police departments! News Article Details |  LOST OR STOLEN 9/17/07
Jake, intact male, 120 pounds Cautious around strangers, but very affectionate once he gets to know you. No chip; has collar & tags through Contra Costa County in Martinez, CA. Contact: Ron & Kim Mitchell - 925-552-3860 -- 925-200-6026 Found deceased 10/1/07 FOUND 4/30/08
| vicinity of 39th Ave & Orangewood small female GSD or GSD mix contact Shaun: 602-791-1703 REHOMED BY SWGSDR FOUND 9-15-07 | FEMALE GSD Vicinity Gilbert & McKellips Mesa, 85213--Call 602-738-4089 REUNITED WITH OWNER FOUND 1/21/08 | MALE WHITE GSD Tempe/Rural & University Sweet & friendly, VERY thin w/an ear infection OWNER LOCATED  
LOST OR STOLEN 8/6/07HIGLEY & WILLIAMS FIELD-GILBERT ONE MALE & ONE FEMALE GSD MALE INTACT--FEMALE SPAYED WEARING OLD TAGS FROM PREVIOUS OWNER IF SEEN OR FOUND CONTACT NIKKI: 602-710-045 Female reunited with owner...male put down by MCACC ...this poor woman went there every day and never saw her dogs. Then, poof, female appears where she had been looking for 7 days and advised male euthanized for "aggression." This is the 2nd such story in a week about people looking in the right place and never found their dog which was there all the time. Just another reason to MICROCHIP your dog.
REUNITED W/OWNER | 8 month old Female GSD Black & Tan..Dark Face "BAJA" is at risk for CARS & COYOTES HAS COLLAR-TAGS & IS CHIPPED If found CALL: 623-581-7670 or 623-824-2893 if no ans call SWGSR: 623-516-2880  REUNITED WITH OWNER! LOST SATURDAY 3-10-07 Vicinity Baseline & 7th Lottie aka Lucy 623-516-2880 or 602-276-8224
LOST-NOV 27th | GRETCHEN-7yo FEMALE GSD VICINITY 64TH ST & SHEA RECENTLY SHAVED-TATTOO NOT WEARING HER COLLAR/TAGS CALL MARY: 602-510-1479 602-268-1656 REUNITED WITH OWNER
Lost or Stolen 12/30/07 | 7 year old male GSD --"Logan" Black & Tan Dark Face Last seen at 134th & Tara Lane-SURPRISE WE MISS HIM VERY MUCH!! Please call Christy 623-238-2972 or 623-544-7266 Now home with his family GRETCHEN LOST 5/18/07 BELL & 35th AVE | 
REUNITED WITH OWNER FOUND 9/17/07 GLENDALE | ARROWHEAD-67TH AVE & 101 MALE GSD BLACK & TAN NO TAGS OR CHIP 602-316-1834 or 623-516-2880 RE-HOMED BY SWGSR FOUND 9/20/07 | Vicinity 35th Ave & Dunlap/Northern Young Female GSD call Kelly 602-321-1316 REHOMED BY FINDER REUNITED W/OWNER |  LOST EVE OF OCT. 23RDVICINITY 67th Ave & T-Bird LAST SEEN @ PASEO RACQUET CENTER ON 63rd AVE BLK & TAN MALE & WHITE FEMALE CONTACT AMY: 623-810-5402 or 623-878-9769 
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I HAVE FOUND A LOOSE OR STRAY GERMAN SHEPHERD
Here are some things you should be aware of BEFORE you contact us.
- We are not a shelter or kennel. All of the dogs in our rescue are fostered in private homes. Before we can place a dog in someone's home, we must see and evaluate the dog (for temperament and health). Some of our foster homes have children or other pets, so we must know if placing a strange dog (off the streets) in that home is safe. We must also have an available foster home.
- We will be happy to work with you and ultimately try to foster and re-home strays, however, we are seldom able to take possession of stray dogs immediately. It takes time to evaluate the dog then find suitable living quarters and we always have a wait list. We get calls on strays almost daily.
- We allow 10 business days for an owner to claim their dog before placing them up for adoption. During that initial two week period, we will jointly endeavor to locate the owner, in addition to finding an appropriate foster home.
- We also cannot come out and attempt to catch a dog that is running loose. The dog must be confined and have a safe place to stay before we can offer assistance. If you are not able to catch the dog, contact Animal Control:
- It would be helpful if you could Email us a photo so that we may respond to any calls as well as verify that this is, in fact, a German Shepherd Dog
FOR WHITES, PLEASE Email Nancy at WhiteGSDRescue@aol.com
FOR ALL OTHERS, PLEASE Email Steff at SWGSDRESCUE@aol.com
STEPS TO FINDING DOG'S OWNER
1. Contact us and we will post the dog on our site's "Lost & Found." We will need the date and location found, description of dog and your contact info.
2. POST FLYERS--most dogs are found within a one mile radius of where they lived. Fearful or skittish dogs travel greater distances. Flyers are very effective. Post notices at Petsmart, Petco local vets and the AZ Republic offers free Lost & Found ads--check the “Lost” ads.
A word of caution: When posting flyers, placing ads or listing on web sites, DO NOT include a photo or detailed description of the found dog. Such information is appropriate for a "LOST" DOG, BUT NOT ONE YOU HAVE FOUND.
Include only: "Found: adult (or puppy) male (or female) German Shepherd, in vicinity of_______ and the date." Use your cell rather than home phone number.
Anyone who is actively looking for their lost GSD should be able to describe their dog to YOU. They can tell you if he/she was wearing a collar and the type or color, they can give you the dog's name to which he/she should respond. Any other identifying markings or characteristics (neutered, scar on nose, has 3 white toes, one floppy ear, coloring, etc.) should be provided by the owner.
3. Post dog as "found" on the sites recommended below.
4. Take dog to vet or bring to us (Deer Valley area) to be scanned for a microchip.
5. Post the dog as "found" on:
PLEASE NOTE: Keep in mind that while there is always a risk of disease, owners searching shelters for their lost dog cannot find them if you have the dog in your home. If you cannot house the dog for any length of time, you can take it to Maricopa County Animal Care & Control and ask that the dog be placed on a “HOLD and NOTIFY” in which case you will be notified if not claimed after 72 hours and, hopefully, before the dog might be euthanized, you will then be given the opportunity to take the dog back.
I LOST MY GERMAN SHEPHERD
STEPS TO TAKE AND PLACES TO LOOKTake the same steps as above:
- POST FLYERS WITH PHOTOS
- FAX FLYER TO LOCAL VETS & EMERGENCY CLINICS
- CHECK “FOUND” ADS IN AZ REPUBLIC & CRAIG’S LIST
- LIST YOUR DOG AS “LOST” ON THE SITE’S ABOVE AND ALSO CHECK THE “FOUND” LISTINGS…YOU WILL NOT ALWAYS GET A MATCH WHEN ENTERING A LOST DOG.
- CALL THE HUMANE SOCIETY’S FIELD OPERATIONS OFFICE; YOUR DOG MIGHT HAVE BEEN PICKED UP BY THEIR EMT UNITS IF FOUND INJURED: 602-997-7585 Ext. 2073
CHECK ALL SHELTERS – MCACC EAST and WEST SIDE and HUMANE SOCIETY—YOU MUST PHYSICALLY GO THERE EVERY OTHER DAY
IN THE EVENT THAT YOU ARE EITHER IN POSSESSION OF AN INJURED STRAY OR HAVE WITNESSED AN INJURY TO A DOG WITH NO APPARENT OWNER, the ARIZONA HUMANE SOCIETY at 13th Avenue and Hatcher WILL ACCEPT AND TREAT SUCH DOGS.
In addition, in September 2002, the AHS launched its Emergency Animal Medical Technician (EAMT) program. Certified EAMTs can provide life-saving medical treatment to sick, injured or abused animals in the field. These “animal paramedics” respond to animal emergencies and remain in radio contact with a staff veterinarian. Not all jurisdictions are covered however.
To request an ambulance for a sick or injured stray animal or animal in distress, call their Field Operations department at (602) 997-7585, Ext. 2073, or visit their web site at www.azhumane.org
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control
(2 locations)
602-506-PETSEast Side Facility:
2630 W. 8th Street
Mesa, Arizona 85201
West Valley
2500 South 27th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85009
Arizona Humane Society
(602) 997-7585
9226 North 13th Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona
(just south of Hatcher Road)