REQUEST ASSISTANCE

If you wish to ask a general question, please use the form on our Contact page.

HIGH CASE LOAD

We are currently experiencing a high case load and are unable to accept any new cases.

Until we can resume our normal services, please complete the items in our Action Plan. These steps are fundamental to every search and will give you a head start once we are able to take on your case. Please check back here frequently. We will be accepting new cases as soon as we can.

In addition to following our Action Plan and resources on our website, there are other things you can do.

Be sure to post a free report online with Lost Dogs of America via their lost pet listing service at https://petfbi.org/. This will make an automatic listing on the pages of Lost Dogs of Minnesota, Wisconsin, or the state where your dog is lost. They’ll also provide a flyer for you to print for distribution or to use in your own online posts.
Post the flyer on all the community chat and sales pages in your area. Discourage people from chasing or yelling for your dog. Just ask them to contact you directly with any information or sightings.
You can also contact other dog search organizations:

- - - - In the Twin Cities area you can reach out to a search team called Lost K9 at https://www.facebook.com/LostK9team/ or lostk9mn@gmail.com
      - For lost or stray dogs within about an hour of Cedar Rapids or Des Moines, Iowa, you can see if Paws of Hope can provide help. https://www.facebook.com/PAWSOFHOPEANIMALRESCUE/
      - In western Wisconsin, Dedicated Animal Control Services DACS may be able to help. https://www.facebook.com/D.A.C.S.Wisconsin
      NOTE: Other organizations or individuals mentioned are active in search and trapping for lost or stray dogs. This information is provided as a service with no implied endorsement.

LINKS

Engaging with the Retrievers — A Guide for New Clients.

Equipment Deposit — Your case manager will let you know if this is needed.

Retrievers Release of Liability — You will be asked to agree to a release of liability when you submit your Request for Assistance. This form is for your reference.

Stray Dog Trapping Policy — Please read before requesting the Retrievers’ assistance in capturing a stray.

Rescue Partner Agreement — The Retrievers is not a fostering organization, and so we do not take possession of stray dogs that we trap. We must have commitment from a rescue before accepting a stray trapping case. This agreement outlines how we will work together.