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Lost Pets & Instant Adoption...   Primarily Brooklyn's Prospect Park & Vicinity Only Lassie got home by herself.... Found/Lose A Dog? E-mail me your information: bipcar@gmail.com. I will be able to e-mail 500+ dog owners, the majority of whom live in the vicinity of downtown Brooklyn. While FIDO is not a rescue organization, per se, we will do all that we can to help by posting notices for a reasonable length of time. Note - there is no way to post your information directly Go Directly to our Lost Dog/Found Dog/Adoption Postings Rescue, Adoption and Local Shelters... what you should know! You can see by the "adopted" comments below in the "Resolved Section" that, with persistence, these animals do finds loving homes. But you have to do the work! See our link: Adoption/Rescue/ Rescue Organizations/ Local Shelters/Spay-Neuter Before you lose your dog... If you lose your tags – replace them immediately! Don't leave them on your "to do" list. Microchips are not infallible. Double check for sloppy paperwork. Believe it or not the chip in your dog's body may not match the chip number on the paperwork so neither Home Again or AC&C will have the correct registration number.

Important Stuff First ...   Finding/Posting a Lost/Found Dog! Posters... 80% of the time, a dog lost in Prospect Park attempts to head home. Post fliers along your route with HUGE letters that people can see from a car; BIG phone Numbers... Posters should be neon colored poster boards that really get peoples' attention. Include a description... When/Where the dog was lost Where you enter the park - dogs often head home Include a digital picture if you have one All Contact information Date your poster! You should also... Definitely Post to Craig's List - Petfinders Local forum: brooklynian.com Lost Dog Resources Annex Stop a police car and give them your phone number in case someone finds your dog Visit Animal Care & Control Don't rely on a phone call! Drive over to Animal Care & Control and look for your dog no matter what they say on the phone. in one case a neutered male was in their paperwork as a female. Know that you'll need proof of ownership; have to pay for mandatory chipping and also pay for a rabies shot unless you have your records. ADOPTION One more word to the wise... While reputable shelters and adoption organizations attempt to pre-screen their animals, rescue/fostering/adoption requires additional diligence because some dogs may have serious behavioral problems that aren't evident at first glance; in particular aggression. If this proves to be the case, be prepared to do the work necessary to make the dog manageable; consult with a trainer before coming out to the park. See our rescue section for more tips on rescue. Hounds Needing Homes or Just Plain Lost...         Dogs below are submitted by FIDO members or people visiting our site who have recently lost or found dogs.

Still Looking... Pets reunited 02/07/10 Found Pomeranian: Bed Stuy / Clinton hill.., We found a pomeranian Bed Stuy / Clinton hill area. Near Fulton and Franklin. He's a boy! Please call Robert at 646-932-8022.   02/04/10 Lost Cat Taken In... I'm a local dog owner who found a cat mewing for a long time in the yard of our building on 7th ave and Berkeley last night in Park SLope, February 3. She is a young, slender, white female with some markings. She is very friendly, seems socialized and is very comfortable with my dog. Contact: reganwood1@gmail.com 02/02/10 Noon.... Lost Dog spotted- Clinton Hill a medium sized black dog with white on the chest is loose on Cambridge between Gates and Greene. I think it's a she. She's got a collar and looks well taken care of. She won't come close to any people. The CACC has been called. If you've lost a dog matching this description, please call the CACC or come to Cambridge by the white house nearer to Gates. The CACC was called around 11am this morning. Contact for info: yobyarster@gmail.com 3:30 update: Dog is gone along with water and food bowl this person put out. Could be Animal Care and Control picked her up? Watch for posters.... 02/02/10 Adopt Tiger... Tiger, a sweet Akita mix, age 3, needs a new loving home because his guardian is very ill and can no longer care for him. He needs a suburban or rural home with a fenced yard where he can exercise/play, and live in the house with his family. His guardian didn’t leash train him, and being large, he isn’t skilled in leash walking, so he will be happy getting his exercise in the yard. He can learn to walk better once in this type of home. Tiger loves petting and being cuddled, knows "sit" like an expert, takes treats gently from your hand, and is smart enough to learn more commands and tricks. He will do best as the only pet in the family, and kids should be 12 and over due to his size. He becomes very loyal to his family and will make a great dog for people who like big, cuddly and active dogs. Please contact Joyce at JoyceLFriedman@hotmail.comor 917-468-0487 of the PETS FOR LIFE NYC program 02/02/10 Adopt Kody.... Kody is adorable Pit Bull, black and white, totally housetrained, and goes right into his crate when asked. He is being neutered. Kody would do extremely well in a home with a woman - he loves women. He warms right up to them, and is a huge snugglebug. He likes to cuddle and lie down under the covers, and belly rubs are his favorite pastime. He is also quite protective of the person he loves, and would make a great companion for a woman who lives alone. We have not done a thorough dog-test with him, but he played with a dog on the street today quite nicely. We believe that he will be ok with dogs, but should meet the dog in the home where he is going, on neutral territory, before moving in. Please contact Amy (sonicalc727@aol.com) The New York City Pit Bull Rescue Group 01/27/10 Adopt Beta and/or Cheddar Beta and Cheddar need a new home. They'd love to find one together, but they can be separated if necessary. Both are rescues and the owner recently came to the difficult decision that they can't be kept. Beta is a black and white, neutered male, between 4 and 5 years old. He's a very affectionate cat who loves to give headbutts and cuddle up at night. He really loves feeding time and will let you know with exclamatory sqeaks! He prefers a more low-key atmosphere at home but he's not a cat that spends the whole day hiding. (He will spend the whole day sleeping, though.) Cheddar is a neutered orange tabby, also between 4 and 5 years old. He's a bit overweight but that's more to love! (Both cats eat weight-management kibble.) Cheddar is extremely outgoing, curious and playful. He loves to be where the action is. He follows the humans around all day and checks everything out. He just wants to be with you! And if there's a box that needs sitting in, he's your man. Both cats have successfully lived with dogs after a brief adjustment period. Cheddar is very friendly with dogs, while Beta is tolerant of them. If you're interested in adopting either Beta or Cheddar (or both -- they work great as a team), please contact the owner at adoptbetacheddar@gmail.com. 01/25/10 Shiatsu Found in BedStuy... A friend found this cute little fellow in Bedstuy on about 3am Sunday morning on Madison and Stuyvesant. He appears to be 6-8 months old and in good health. We've taken him to the groomer for a flea bath and the vet for parvo and bordatella. He has a healing wound on his tail and right under his lip. He may have been in a skirmish. He's otherwise quite adorable, well-behaved and housebroken (he used wee wee pad provided). We already have friends inquiring to adopt but we would like to give the owner's an opportunity to step forward. Owner needs to be able to identify leash and harness he was found wearing. Please reply to mickitymouse@gmail.com or call 917-721-7552. 01/18/10 Found Dog at Grand Army Plaza Found a small Female White and Black dog at Grand Army Plaza with long hair - may be a Papillion. If anyone has any info to get her back home. She is now being fostered by Eva's Playpups while awaiting the owner. If you would like to adopt should the time come, contact Eva Amrstrong at: info@evasplaypups.com   01/13/10 Dog Missing - Sunset Park My dog went missing today; one my family members left the door open and he got out. He was last seen in the vicinity of 43rd Street between 3rd and Second Avenue. His name is Junior; liver spot dalmation about ten months old. Reward.... Contact: 347 268 5063 williamdiaz@live.com   01/13/10 Dog Missing... AGATHA - Cane Corso Mastiff Primary color: Tan Secondary color: Black Other characteristics: Cropped ears and tail. She has a white mark on her chest. Sex: F Weight: 70 lbs. Birth date: 12/12/2007 Microchip number: 985121002404439 Area last seen: 260 18th Street Between 5th and 6th Avenue in Brooklyn Day last seen: 1/12/2010 Contact: Home Again 24/7 recovery center at 1 888 HomeAgain (1 888 466 3242) immediately! 01/11/10 Adopt Mocca... Submitted to FIDO Family has to make a difficult decision that it is time to surrender thier boxer. They have a busy home with four children. She’s having issues w/ her toddler son and her boxer, who both love to play with the same toys. She doesn’t trust Mocha, because she did snap at her father’s hand when he tried to take one of the items away, and the same situation happened two years ago. Mocha is a good dog and, as you can see, a beautiful boxer. However, I don’t think she would be a good dog for small children. She is turning 5 this month. Please pass this along to anyone you know (without small children) who might consider taking in Mocha. Please contact the owners: Joy & Richard Boccio (516) 593-0085 01/06/10 Adopt Hobbes (the cat) Weighing in at a solid 9 pounds, Hobbes is a solidly built cat who is also a sweet get-along guy. Hobbes loves to greet you with a nuzzle for a cheek scratch as you can see below. His other favorite hello is a very solid head butt. Favorite activities include sunning and getting scratched on the back while eating. Definitely needs a home immediately out of the cold weather. For more details: jarret@jarretyoshida.com 01/03/10 Found Dog... Anyone loose this girl? no collar, chip or tags - Found on e 7st bet Church and Caton call 718-781-6661 12/25/09 Lost Cat - Egypt Age: 2 ½ Color: Grey and Brown Tabby w/ spots of Orange. White paws and chest, black birthmark on nose. Description: INDOOR ONLY cat! No collar or tags. Ran out Christmas Eve into the backyards of Garfield Place and 1st Street, between 7th and 8th Avenues. Very domesticated, will NOT bite or scratch. Very quiet and frightened. If you have any information or happen to see Egypt in your backyard, Please return her to 260 Garfield Place or call us at (718) 788 – 0254 or (917) 355 – 4191. Ask to speak to Jared or Anna. Thank you neighbors 12/07/09 Adopt a Sweetie... Here name is Sweetie. 4-5 year old, medium to large female chow/shepard/collie mix. Tan colored. Will be spayed on Dec. 14. Housebroken. Up to date shots and rabies vaccinated. Microchip M. Very affectionate toward people. Patient, intelligent and calm yet curious dog. No food, leash or toy aggression.   Minor hip dysplasia, but condition is improving with regular walks. No problem going up or down stairs. Interacts well with similar sized dogs, but plays unfairly with small dogs as she nips at their ankles. Training session already scheduled. Contact Scott or Beth for a play date or visit: Scott: scottvoloshin@gmail.com Beth: bethsfth@aol.com 10/10/09 Unusual Cat Found - Crown Heights It may be a Russian Blue type. Male about a year old. He is extremely friendly and vocal. He has a sweet personality and wants to make friends. I have 3 cats and he came into my backyard on Park Place between Kingston and Albany Ave. on 10/8/09 upsetting my territorial male cat. Obviously lost and not feral. He does not understand why my cat is upset at him. Contact: beichel@verizon.net 10/4/09 Missing Cat... His name is Paco. His home is on 11th Street between 3rd and 4th Aves. We last saw him at home on Saturday morning, September 5th. He’s an eleven year old gray tabby, neutered, about 11lbs. with scar on his nose. He isn’t wearing a collar, but has been microchipped. He’s very affectionate and not given to wandering.   In the meantime, Cathy took in this beautiful female cat found in the vacinity of 9th street and 2nd & 3rd Avenues. Sweet & affexionate - definately not feral. Call her if she's yours If you’ve seen him, please contact Cathy at 347-844-3511 $200 REWARD for Paco 09/20/09 Anyone lose a big brown Cane Corso in Prospect Park? We've received multiple sightings from people. He's very shy though not agressive. Report has been passed on to Sean Casey, NY Animal Rescue. 12/09 update He is belived to be named Brooklyn and NY Animal Rescue is working with a trapper to bring him in from the cold. 2/20/09 Maisie Still Missing... A sweet little West Highland Terrier mix is lost! She is just over a year old, small, white with one dark spot on her left shoulder, and one on her lower back, she was last seen Wednesday evening, February 18th, on Caton Avenue between Stratford and Westminster Roads, She was wearing a pink collar and a red harness. I have enclosed pictures of her as an attachment to this email. Contact Princess Maisie's family if you have any information regarding her whereabouts, Gretchen Kehde: 908-447-4479 Jon Soroko: 917-617-1806 3/03/08 Remember Vivi, the Whippet? She 's still missing... Well over a couple of years ago she escaped from her crate at Kennedy Airport and disappeared into the environs of Queens and possibly beyond. If you adopted her, or know anything however related, please call 917 647 4848 Owner heartbroken - Reward.   Happy Endings ... 01/31/10 Lost Dog - Ditmas Park... We cannot find our 15 year old miniature dauchshund - Miles He is black and red (and now grey) and 11 lbs- (The neighbors spotted their posters and he was home in time for the 11 o'clock news!) 01/30/10 Yorkie Found in Park Slope... Toy Yorkie found 1/27/09 night on 9th St. between 5th and 6th Aves in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Black/brown/tan, male, approximately 2.5 pounds. He's definitely been out on the street for a while because he was starving and very boney, but doing much better now. His defining characteristic is that he is completely BLIND. No collar or microchip. (Posters did the trick. He's back home with his owners) 01/17/10 Adopt Remby...a.k.a Mr Cutie... Remby is a male, 6 year old, 17 pound Apricot Miniature Poodle, neutered, up to date with his shots, and in excellent health. Remby is a very smart and sweet guy who loves to play ball with you and cuddle up at other times. He's an excellent walker and is friendly to other dogs on the street. Remby has been living with 2 large dogs in his foster home and, although he doesn't directly interact with the.... (Adopted!) 01/10 Found Dog - Ditmas Park We found a dog yesterday in our neighborhood Ditmas Park. The dog is a female Borzoi, has a halter on, and seems well taken care of. (A Borzoi rescue in Michigan, based on finder's description of the dog, called a breeder in Texas, who called the owner in Brooklyn who came for the dog. ) 01/01/10 Adopt "Fulton".... He was scheduled to be euthanized at the local shelter, but was rescued and resided at a local veterinary hospital for a few weeks. Now I'm having him privately boarded as a temporary measure. If someone could foster him until adoption that would be a big help. (found a home within a week) 09/16/09 Rosie The Cat Misssing... We just lost our beloved cat, Rosie. Can you please help us find her? Last seen at the TOREN Construction Site on Flatbush Avenue in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. Lost on Tuesday September 15, 2009 at 9:30PM. Rosie is a 5 year old Calico cat with a black stripe on her nose, (found January 12th - at the construction site) 12/22/09 Lost Kitty... Our sweet Phoebe cat was lost on Dec. 15 near 6th Ave and 3rd St. in Park Slope. She is white with orange splotches and has a big fluffy tail. Please call (Nine days later she came home on her own-with her winnings from Atlantic City!) 12/06/09 Lost Dog.... Lost /Stolen Dog an 11 year old (looks and acts about 4-5 years old) female medium sized Pit Bull She is wearing a metal choke collar and brown leather leash. She has Dept of Health tags, a service dog tag, rabies and lost/found tag. (Dog was turned in to the ASPCA who contacted the owner!) 12/02/09 Lost Dog, his name is "Major" Last seen in Prospect Park Tuesday Evening. Ran away still has beige lead on with tag. Major is a 2 year old 35 pound German Shepherd mix (probably part Saluki & has the tongue of a Chow & a King Charles-type of tail). Found sleeping it off outside a 20th Street apartment house. 2/11/09 While in the park tonite with my lab, (on leash of course) i saw NYC's finest trying to 'catch' a little white poodle-ish looking dog walking rather briskly in Long Meadow ... they were on their loudspeaker to me thinking it was mine. They then went over the bridge on the path towards the Nethermead and stopped there got out of their police car, trying to coax it to them. Sean Casey Animal Rescue has the dog and they are going to restore her to health and find her a new home. He says she was obviously abandoned and neglected medically. 11/07/09 Lost Cat - Park Slope... Her name is Baby, she is a spayed 16-month old female and has white legs with golden brown stripes on the back. She has a white spot on her back also that makes her stand out. She also has a black rim around her nostrils. (They found her. Neighborhood posters did the trick) 10/13/09 Lost Dog - Fort Greene Hi, my dog Ray, slipped out of the house last night in Fort Greene. Someone found him and took him to the police precinct at 6th avenue & carlton area. They wouldn't take him so they chained him to a fence and left. Someone then let him off as he was yelping. He is black, medium size, fairly thin. (They got him back after a couple of days - he had worked his way to Park Slope)   10/9/09 Lost Dog - Park Slope Sam, chihuahua mix, longish body, wearing blue collar, microchiped OA11262E33 at 24 Hour Pet Watch. Very sweet and affectionate. Has orangish paint on ear. Collar has cartoon dogs on it. Tag was on order (Sean Casey at Hamilton Dog House had him. The FIDO notice at 10 pm got his attention. Sam was home by midnight) but hadn't arrived yet; had tag from Animal Alliance of NJ but I just switched collars. 09/16/09 Dog Missing...Park Slope Our dog Bandit, a black 1 year old neutered male lab/chow mix about 40 lbs. escaped from our house on 1st Street between 5th and 6th sometime in the past 1-1/2 hours. He is wearing a brown and green collar with paw print pattern, but is apparently missing his tags. He is micro chipped. (Found at the Animal Care & Control. Note- microchip registration was inaccurate)   07/26/09 Dognapping - Ft Geene... Laika, our much loved Husky, was taken from outside The Greene Grape Provisions on Friday 24th July at 8.50pm. She was taken by a man in a wheelchair, and the woman pushing him. He has dark hair, mid-forties, tanned or Hispanic....... They got her back - involving the media; contact through Brooklyn Paper's blog. The thinking by those who took her was that the dog was old and abandoned... Moral of the story? Stand by your dog - while someone else does the shopping 6/29/09 Abandoned Dog? We found this adorable dog leashed in front of an unused storefront next to Animal Kind Vet Hospital on 7th Avenue & 11th St. in Brooklyn. The vets checked her for a microchip, found none. The vet assumes she was abandoned but she’s so very sweet, that’s hard to imagine. Before we get too attached, I want to check that someone isn’t missing her. (They will be keeping her) 6/25/09 Lost Dog - Park Slope... Sierra is a labrador/whippet mix. She has a blonde coat that is slightly lighter around the shoulders, a white patch on her chest and stomach, a straight tail, and nails that are too long. She is 44 lbs. and 4 years old. (she made it as far as second street where someone took her in - FIDO posting did the rest) 2/17/09 Two For The Price Of One...FREE We are moving in just 2 weeks and have still not been able to find a good home for our Labs, Cookie and Coco. We're not able to take our beloved doggies with us and I've been desperately trying to find a home for both of them 'together'. They were raised together and pine without each other. . See snopes.com (urban legends) for the whole story. Once a true appeal it has since morphed into a hoax. Looks like it started out as a true appeal - maybe from Maine; then Massachusetts; now Long Island. To quote someone on the internet: Looks like Cookie & Coco will enjoy an endless-loop of a life on the Internet.

What you should know about Adoption/Rescue/Rescue Organizations Morning Sun by Bob Ipcar