A small tag can make a big difference in ensuring your pet’s safety. I want to share an important message that can help you or others find the lost furry to their home.
On July 20, 2024, such related incident occurred in our shelter. It was a usual morning, starting with my daily ritual of saying good morning to my furry babies.
My heart sank when I realized Kanthuli was not there. I checked everywhere but couldn’t find her.
Then, I noticed an old door had been left slightly open. It seemed that Kanthuli pushed it open, and unfortunately, it broke at the same time, providing an unexpected escape route.
Kanthuli had never been outside alone except for walks, so the open door must have aroused her curiosity. My family and I searched everywhere but couldn’t find her.
Kanthuli was a calm and sweet dog who avoided conflict and rarely barked, making her disappearance even more worrying.
We posted on various social media pages and dog adoption groups, hoping someone had seen her.
We also asked everyone in the area, but no one had noticed her. We feared she might have been involved in an accident and contacted nearby rescue organizations, but she wasn’t there.
The thought of Kanthuli being lost, unable to protect herself or find food, was constantly on our minds. For almost two days, Kanthuli was lost.
Just as we were losing hope, we received a call from a volunteer who helped us feed street dogs. She had found a black dog with a fluffy tail in the Bagmati corridor.
We rushed to the place, and it was indeed Kanthuli. At first, she didn’t recognize me due to the trauma she had endured. After calling her several times, she finally realized it was me.
She was both happy and scared and in her emotional state, she had diarrhea from a mix of fear and joy. When we said, “Let’s go home,” she jumped with joy.
We thanked the kind soul who helped us find Kanthuli and returned to our shelter. Kanthuli, overjoyed, danced, and jumped, clearly longing for home during her unpleasant experiences.
Back home, she ate ravenously (in an extremely hungry way) and then slept almost continuously for 24 hours, clearly exhausted and hungry.
We teased her about going for a walk, but she simply ignored us, a stark contrast to her usual excitement at the mention of a walk.
Kanthuli’s experience taught us a valuable lesson about the importance of dog tags.
This experience made us realize the importance of dog tags. We promptly made tags for all our furry family members, ensuring that if they ever get lost, people can easily contact us to help them find their way home.
Kanthuli’s experience highlights the vulnerability of house dogs on the streets. Unlike street dogs, house dogs don’t have the skills to protect themselves or find food.
Many lost or abandoned house dogs suffer accidents, hunger, or disease.
Some people mistakenly believe that their pets can survive on the streets, not realizing that survival skills are taught by a mother dog at a young age, something house dogs never learn.
It is much harder for a house dog to survive on the streets than it is for a dog born there. House dogs are entirely dependent on us for everything.
Ensure your furry friend’s safety—give them a dog tag today. I know how much you love your furry companions.
Please ensure they wear a dog tag with their name and your contact number, so if they ever get lost, they can find their way back to you.
