[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ background_color=”#b7e0f1″ _builder_version=”3.0.92″ custom_padding=”54px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”0px||0px|” _builder_version=”3.0.92″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.pslra.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Pages-Lost-Dog.png” url=”http:\/\/www.spdrdogs.org\/” url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.92″ \/][et_pb_divider color=”#00470f” show_divider=”on” divider_position=”center” divider_weight=”2″ height=”1px” _builder_version=”3.0.89″ \/][et_pb_blurb title=”PSLRA & SPDR Labrador Rescue Chair Person” url_new_window=”on” image=”https:\/\/www.pslra.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/CW-Lab-Head-Circle-e1511280112222.png” _builder_version=”3.0.93″ header_font=”Lato|700|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_font_size=”16″ header_text_color=”#00470f” background_color=”#ffe9a7″ border_width_all=”3px” border_color_all=”#00470f” border_style_all=”double” custom_margin=”0px|||” custom_padding=”15px|10px|10px|10px” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ saved_tabs=”all” use_icon=”off” use_circle=”off” use_circle_border=”off” icon_placement=”top” use_icon_font_size=”off” background_layout=”light” global_module=”52698″]<\/p>\n
Edith Bryan<\/strong><\/p>\n Phone:\u00a0360.438.5204<\/p>\n Email:<\/strong>\u00a0e.bryan760@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider color=”#00470f” show_divider=”on” divider_position=”center” divider_weight=”2″ height=”1px” _builder_version=”3.0.92″ \/][et_pb_blurb title=”SPDR Adoption Application” url_new_window=”on” image=”https:\/\/www.pslra.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/CW-Lab-Head-Circle-e1511280112222.png” _builder_version=”3.0.93″ header_font=”Lato|700|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_font_size=”16″ header_text_color=”#00470f” background_color=”#ffe9a7″ border_width_all=”3px” border_color_all=”#00470f” border_style_all=”double” custom_margin=”0px|||” custom_padding=”15px|10px|10px|10px” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ saved_tabs=”all” use_icon=”off” use_circle=”off” use_circle_border=”off” icon_placement=”top” use_icon_font_size=”off” background_layout=”light” global_module=”52254″]<\/p>\n If you’re considering adopting a rescued Labrador Retriever, you must first complete an application through Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue.<\/p>\n For information about how to complete and submit the SPDR Adoption Application, please visit the SPDR’s website at\u00a0SPDR Adoption Application<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider color=”#00470f” show_divider=”on” divider_position=”center” divider_weight=”2″ height=”1px” _builder_version=”3.0.89″ \/][et_pb_blurb title=”Support Labrador Rescue” url_new_window=”on” image=”https:\/\/www.pslra.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/CW-Lab-Head-Circle-e1511280112222.png” _builder_version=”3.0.93″ header_font=”Lato|700|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_font_size=”16″ header_text_color=”#00470f” background_color=”#ffe9a7″ border_width_all=”3px” border_color_all=”#00470f” border_style_all=”double” custom_margin=”0px|||” custom_padding=”15px|10px|10px|10px” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ saved_tabs=”all” use_icon=”off” use_circle=”off” use_circle_border=”off” icon_placement=”top” use_icon_font_size=”off” background_layout=”light” global_module=”52259″]<\/p>\n Please Note:\u00a0<\/strong>PSLRA is a “Not For Profit” Club, IRS 501C7.\u00a0 Donations made specifically to PSLRA are not tax deductible.<\/p>\n To donate to a tax deductible “Non Profit” organization please donate directly to Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue\u00a0www.spdrdogs.org,<\/a>\u00a0 and specify you would like the donation to go to “Labradors Retrievers”.<\/p>\n If you would like to donate to Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue please follow the link below:<\/p>\n Donate<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider color=”#00470f” show_divider=”on” divider_position=”center” divider_weight=”2″ height=”1px” _builder_version=”3.0.89″ \/][et_pb_toggle title=”Volunteer” _builder_version=”3.0.93″ title_font=”Lato|700|||||||” title_text_color=”#00470f” background_color=”#ffe9a7″ border_width_all=”3px” border_color_all=”#00470f” border_style_all=”double” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ saved_tabs=”all” open=”off” global_module=”52553″]<\/p>\n Want to help make our events a success, and join in on the fun?\u00a0 Visit our Volunteer page to see the Volunteer Opportunities PSLRA currently has available. [Read More]<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_divider color=”#00470f” show_divider=”on” divider_position=”center” divider_weight=”2″ height=”1px” _builder_version=”3.0.89″ \/][et_pb_toggle title=”Join PSLRA” _builder_version=”3.0.93″ title_font=”Lato|700|||||||” title_text_color=”#00470f” background_color=”#ffe9a7″ border_width_all=”3px” border_color_all=”#00470f” border_style_all=”double” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ saved_tabs=”all” open=”off” global_module=”51890″]<\/p>\n Want to become a PSLRA Member?\u00a0 Visit our Membership page to learn more about PSLRA, and to submit an on-line Membership application.\u00a0\u00a0[Read More]<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_divider color=”#00470f” show_divider=”on” divider_position=”center” divider_weight=”2″ height=”1px” _builder_version=”3.0.89″ \/][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.95″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.95″ text_line_height=”1.9em” background_layout=”light”]<\/p>\n If you find a stray Labrador, or are contacted by someone who has found a stray Lab, here is what to do:<\/p>\n Turn the Labrador in to the appropriate animal control.\u00a0 This is the best way for an owner to be reunited with a lost dog.\u00a0 The shelter will keep the dog for an official “stray hold”, after which the dog can legally be placed in a new home, either by the shelter or by our Rescue program.\u00a0 Let our Chairperson know that a Labrador has been turned in to a shelter, so that our Rescue Committee can keep tabs on the dog:\u00a0Contact our Chairperson<\/a>.\u00a0 Most shelters will allow the finder to reclaim the dog after the stray hold is up, usually 3 to 5 days, and the dog can then be legally placed in a new home.<\/p>\n If you, or anyone else who has found a Labrador, do not want to take the dog to the local animal control, the finder of the dog MUST keep the dog for a minimum of *30* days while making a good faith effort to find the owner.<\/p>\n Keep proof of your efforts!\u00a0\u00a0A “found” dog cannot legally be placed in a new home until the above requirements have been met.<\/span>\u00a0 Our Rescue Program does not have the resources to foster “found” Labradors for 30 days.\u00a0 The finder of the dog needs to be willing to make this effort.\u00a0 After the 30 day waiting period, we would be happy to help the person who found the dog place it in a new home.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#00470f” show_divider=”on” divider_position=”center” divider_weight=”2″ height=”1px” _builder_version=”3.0.92″ \/][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.95″ text_line_height=”1.9em” background_layout=”light”]<\/p>\n Unfortunately, pets can become lost.\u00a0 Please read and acquaint yourself with the following information.<\/p>\n Walk the neighborhood<\/span><\/strong>, talk to everybody, and leave your phone number.<\/p>\n Go to each house<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0in the area where your pet was lost and talk to the residents. Write down a description of your lost pet and your phone number and leave it with them. Leave it attached to their door if they are not home.<\/p>\n Talk to everybody<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0you run across.\u00a0 This includes the postman, paperboy, children, parents waiting at the school bus stop, school crossing guards, neighborhood crime watch groups, garbage pick-up crews, etc. Give them a written description of your pet and a picture and your phone number as well.\u00a0 Try to get all the neighborhood children involved.\u00a0 Kids are great at finding lost pets!<\/p>\n Don’t travel alone.\u00a0<\/strong>Take a friend or family member with you. Don’t write down your name or address. Because of scam artists and other criminals in our society, it is never a good idea to publicize this information.<\/p>\n Offer a reward, <\/strong>but don’t state the amount.<\/p>\n Make some noise<\/strong>\u00a0while you walk around the neighborhood!\u00a0 Animals can hear you from great distances.<\/p>\n Have everyone call the pet’s name.<\/strong><\/p>\n If your pet has a favorite “squeaky toy”<\/strong> bring it along and use it to help you make familiar noises.<\/p>\n Use an “Acme Dog Whistle”\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>to get your pet’s attention. The high-pitched sound from these whistles can carry up to a mile or more. Cats are attracted to this sound as well as dogs. (Note: this whistle is the”silent” ultrasonic type, but has a simple adjustment that lowers the tone into the human audible range. Use this audible tone when searching for your pet because the sound will carry farther).<\/p>\n Carry a box of your pet’s favorite<\/span>\u00a0biscuits<\/strong>, chews, or other treats and rattle it loudly while calling your pet’s name. Make any other noise that your pet is familiar with.\u00a0 It’s also important to stop regularly, be quiet, and listen for your pet to make a noise in reply. The neighbors will think you’re crazy, but hey, this is your pet’s life we’re talking about here!<\/p>\n Bring a powerful flashlight,<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0(even during daylight hours), for checking in dark spaces.\u00a0 A frightened or injured cat or dog will hide in dark spaces and will not come to you. Use your flashlight for checking under houses and other dark spots.\u00a0 Also check storage sheds, garages, dumpsters, trash cans, and under cars.<\/p>\n Place strong-scented articles\u00a0<\/span>outside<\/strong> your home to attract your pet.\u00a0 Animals find their way by scent as well as sound.\u00a0 Place some of your dirty clothes outdoors.\u00a0 Sweaty gym socks and jogging suits are great for this!<\/p>\n Place a dog’s bedding and favorite toys outside<\/span>.<\/strong>\u00a0 Put out some smelly food such as tuna, sardines, or warm, freshly cooked chicken, liver, or other savory meat.\u00a0 Be sure to protect the food if you can, so that other animals don’t eat it!<\/p>\n Call local Veterinarian offices during the day.\u00a0 After 5 PM, call Veterinarian emergency clinics.<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0 Find out if your pet was injured and taken to any of these offices or clinics for treatment.\u00a0 If an office has taken in or treated any animal that even remotely resembles your pet, VISIT THE OFFICE IN PERSON.\u00a0 Your description of your pet and their description of the same pet rarely match. YOU MUST GO SEE FOR YOURSELF!<\/p>\n Also ask them for the phone numbers of local Rescue Organizations<\/span>.<\/strong>\u00a0 [For purebred dogs in the Puget Sound Region\u00a0Contact SPDR<\/a>]\u00a0 They generally keep a list and may even work with them.<\/p>\n Call each of the rescue organizations<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0and ask for their help and find out if they have your pet. These groups generally network with each other and will pass the word about your case.\u00a0 Call your local Kennel Clubs and Breed Clubs, [for Labradors in the Puget Sound Region Contact the\u00a0PSLRA Rescue Chairperson\u00a0or a\u00a0PSLRA Board Member<\/a>], to pass the word about your lost pet to their members, friends and families.\u00a0 Get the information out to as many people as possible.<\/p>\n VISIT your local Animal Control, Humane Societies, and Animal Shelters<\/strong>,<\/span>\u00a0including the ones in surrounding areas.\u00a0 You must actually visit the animal control and humane shelters every day or two.\u00a0 It works well if several friends and family members can take turns visiting the shelters.\u00a0 Your description of your pet and their description rarely match.\u00a0 YOU MUST GO LOOK!\u00a0 Be sure to check all areas of the shelter, including the infirmary.\u00a0 Also be aware that dogs may be housed in the cat section and vice-versa.<\/p>\n Leave a picture of your pet and your phone number at each shelter<\/strong>.<\/span>\u00a0 Befriend them.\u00a0 Find out the holding period of each animal control and humane shelter.\u00a0 Be aware of how much time you have to claim your pet before it is euthanized!\u00a0\u00a0Government Animal Control agencies usually keep an animal for only 3 days and then they either adopt it out or euthanize it.<\/span>\u00a0 You only get one chance at this.\u00a0 Be there!<\/p>\n Ask Animal Control, Humane Societies, and Shelters about pet Rescue Organizations<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0in your area as there are many private ones that many people do not know of.\u00a0 [For Labradors in the Puget Sound Region Contact the\u00a0PSLRA Rescue Chairperson<\/a>\u00a0or a\u00a0PSLRA Board Member<\/a>].\u00a0 Usually there are smaller pet Rescue Groups that work with the local humane shelter.\u00a0 They often take pets from the shelter to save them from euthanasia and adopt them out to new homes.\u00a0 Call the Rescue Groups regularly to see if they have your pet.<\/p>\n Find out if your pet has been killed on the road.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>This is a very sad but necessary task.\u00a0 Otherwise, you may never know what happened to your pet and it could haunt you for years.\u00a0 The road crews for your local and state department of transportation (DOT) usually pick up dead animals from the roadside and city streets.\u00a0 In some cases Animal Control does this as well.\u00a0 You have to call around and find out which agencies do this service in your area.\u00a0 Be sure to find them all!\u00a0 Dogs are usually picked up within 24 hours, but cats often are not.\u00a0 Call the city, county, and state road crews, Department of Transportation and Animal Control EVERY DAY to see if they have found your pet’s body.\u00a0 Make arrangements to visit their offices so you can speak with them face to face.\u00a0 Befriend them and leave a photo of your pet so the road crews can be on the lookout for it.\u00a0 If any of them do not cooperate with your efforts, contact City Hall as a last resort and complain.\u00a0 This usually gets a response. Remember, you will get better results with courteous personal visits.<\/p>\n If your pet is wearing an ID tag, the DOT and\/or Animal Control agencies should contact you<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0if they find your pet dead along the road. You cannot count on this.\u00a0 You must put forth the effort to find out for yourself.\u00a0 Sadly, this section has a higher “find” rate than anything else except posted flyers.<\/p>\n It is extremely important\u00a0<\/span>to post MANY flyers<\/strong> about your lost pet within a 1-mile radius of where it was lost.\u00a0 Overall, flyers or posters produce more “finds” than anything else. but don’t neglect the rest of the tips!\u00a0 Your budget will determine how many flyers you can afford to post, but the more the better.<\/p>\n DO NOT PUT YOUR NAME OR ADDRESS ON YOUR FLYER!<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>If possible, it is best to place a color photo of your pet on each flyer.\u00a0 Use 8-1\/2″ X 11″ fluorescent paper for high visibility.\u00a0 List the date and place your pet was lost, breed of dog or cat, sex, age, weight, color, markings, and your telephone number.\u00a0 Offer a reward, but don’t state the amount.<\/p>\n It is very important to always withhold<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0several identifying marks and characteristics of your lost pet.\u00a0 You may need to use these later to verify that a person has actually found your pet and is not trying to scam you.\u00a0 More on this later.<\/p>\n Post the flyers at waist level on telephone\u00a0<\/span>poles<\/strong> and at eye level in such places as Veterinary offices, pet shops, barber & beauty shops, grocery stores, community bulletin boards, churches, pizza parlors, laundromats, convenience stores, near schools, and on school bulletin boards.<\/p>\n Examine your posted flyers frequently and replace the ones that are missing or damaged.<\/p>\n Place an Ad in your local newspaper, or with on-line Lost\/Found pet Groups and Forums<\/strong>.<\/span>\u00a0 Some will do this for free.\u00a0 Be sure to advertise in the Sunday edition as well as during the week.\u00a0 Also place an ad in any “Penny Saver” type of publications you might have in your area.<\/p>\n Check the newspaper “found” ads every day<\/span>.<\/strong>\u00a0 Most newspapers provide free ads to people who have found lost pets.\u00a0 Also check regularly in any other local publications.<\/p>\n Call in to any radio station<\/strong> local\u00a0<\/span>“community bulletin board” or talk type shows.<\/p>\n Don’t ever give up!\u00a0 Pets have been known to find their way back home after being lost for several months. Good luck!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#00470f” show_divider=”on” divider_position=”center” divider_weight=”2″ height=”1px” _builder_version=”3.0.92″ \/][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.95″ background_layout=”light”]<\/p>\n There are dangerous people in our society who prey upon victims by using “found” pets as a ploy.<\/p>\n NEVER<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>respond to a “found” pet contact alone.\u00a0 Take a friend or two along with you.\u00a0 Arrange to meet in a public place.<\/p>\n NEVER<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0invite the person to your home unless you happen to know them well.\u00a0 Beware of money scams.\u00a0 A common one is a person calls you claiming to be a long-haul trucker.\u00a0 He says he picked up your pet and is out of state now.\u00a0 He heard about your ad, flyer, etc. and says he will return your pet if you will pay to ship it home.\u00a0 This person does not have your pet, he is only trying to take your money.<\/p>\n NEVER<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>wander around looking for your pet alone, either during the day or at night.\u00a0 Always bring a friend or relative.\u00a0 This is especially important in unfamiliar neighborhoods.<\/p>\n Withhold identifying information about your pet.<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Please remember that you should never give out all of the identifying features of your lost pet.\u00a0 If the person who claims to have found your pet cannot describe these features to you, they do not have your pet!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#00470f” show_divider=”on” divider_position=”center” divider_weight=”2″ height=”1px” _builder_version=”3.0.92″ \/][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.95″ background_layout=”light”]<\/p>\n Safeguard your pets before they are lost by following the common-sense tips below.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Edith Bryan Phone:\u00a0360.438.5204 Email:\u00a0e.bryan760@gmail.com If you’re considering adopting a rescued Labrador Retriever, you must first complete an application through Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue. For information about how to complete and submit the SPDR Adoption Application, please visit the SPDR’s website at\u00a0SPDR Adoption Application. 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I Found a Stray Labrador – What Should I do?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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HELP! I’ve Lost My Labrador –\u00a0<\/strong>How to Find A Lost Cat or Dog<\/strong><\/h3>\n
A Few Words Of Caution<\/strong><\/h3>\n
When You Find Your Pet<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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How to Protect Your Pets<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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