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LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOLOST DOGS OF AMERICA - KATHY POBLOSKIE: Lost Dogs of America with Kathy Pobloskie
Kathy Pobloskie, Director
: Lost Dogs of America
Lost Dogs of America is a group of volunteers who saw the need to provide no cost resources to the owners of lost dogs to increase the chances of locating and being successfully reunited with their dog.
Lost Dogs of America provides education for dog owners on preventing the loss of their dog. The program also benefits local animal control and shelters by decreasing the number of “owned strays” entering the animal control/shelter system and increasing the ch...2023-04-0226 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOHOME SAFE FOR THE HOLIDAY - KATHY POBLOSKIEThe holidays are a special time of year for most of us. But if your dog has gone missing, it’s a terrible, stressful event that you most likely need expert help with. Today, we have the expert. Kathy Pobloskie from Lost Dogs of America joins us to help us with tips on what to do if your pet got lost over the Christmas holiday and how to keep it safe with New Year’s Eve and fireworks right around the corner.
Kathy Pobloskie, Co-Founder/Director of Lost Dogs of America and Director/Founder of Lost Dogs of Wisc...2022-12-2624 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOStories of Hope with Kathy PobloskieNever give up hope. That is something you will hear us say over and over again. Kathy and Patty share stories giving lost pet owners hope they will see their pets again and why to never give up. Kathy Pobloskie, Co-Founder/Director of Lost Dogs of America and Director/Founder of Lost Dogs of Wisconsin joins us every month to share tips and tools and stories of hope. Kathy founded Lost Dogs of Wisconsin in 2009 and co-founded Lost Dogs of America in 2012. Lost Dogs of America is an all-volunteer organization with the exclusive purpose of providing free services to...2022-11-2825 minLET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOTULLLY'S TALES ABC - JAMES TULLYNever give up hope. That is something you will hear us say over and over again. Kathy and Patty share stories giving lost pet owners hope they will see their pets again and why to never give up. Kathy Pobloskie, Co-Founder/Director of Lost Dogs of America and Director/Founder of Lost Dogs of Wisconsin joins us every month to share tips and tools and stories of hope. Kathy founded Lost Dogs of Wisconsin in 2009 and co-founded Lost Dogs of America in 2012. Lost Dogs of America is an all-volunteer organization with the exclusive purpose of providing free services to...2022-11-1425 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOHelping Reunite Pets after Hurricane Ian - KATHY POBLOSKIEAfter Hurricane Ian hit the gulf coast of Florida at the end of September, hundreds of pets were lost. The Lost Dogs of American organization, along with PetFBI and volunteers from all over came to help reunite them. Kathy Pobloskie, Co-Founder/Director of Lost Dogs of America and Director/Founder of Lost Dogs of Wisconsin joins us every month, and sometimes twice a month. Kathy founded Lost Dogs of Wisconsin in 2009 and co-founded Lost Dogs of America in 2012.
Lost Dogs of America is an all-volunteer organization with the exclusive purpose of providing free services to help reunite...2022-10-2426 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSODOGS, DISASTERS & FIREWORKS WITH KATHY POBLOSKIENatural disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and other events like July 4th fireworks can be deadly for your pet. Learning some expert tips to help keep your pets safe and calm during these situations can save their lives. Kathy Pobloskie from the Lost Dogs of America organization joins us to give essential pet safety tips to help prepare for these types of emergencies. Kathy is the Co-Founder & Director of Lost Dogs of America and Director & Founder of Lost Dogs of Wisconsin. Kathy founded Lost Dogs of Wisconsin in 2009 and co-founded
Website: https://lostdogsofamerica.org/
Facebook...2022-06-2729 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOChip Your Pet Month – Why It Matters - KATHY POBLOSKIE2022-05-2325 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOWHAT TO DO IF YOUR PET GOES MISSING ON VACATION - KATHY POBLOSKIE2022-05-0226 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSONATIONAL LOST DOG AWARENESS DAY - KATHY POBLOSKIE2022-04-2525 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOLOST PET SCAM SERIES - KATHY POBLOSKIE PART 2Scammers are everywhere these days. Lately, they have been targeting owners of lost pets with a vengeance. The latest scam has been hitting nonprofit and other legitimate pet businesses across the country. Today we start a three-part series covering these scams and how to avoid them. Kathy Pobloskie is the Co-Founder & Director of Lost Dogs of America and Director & Founder of Lost Dogs of Wisconsin. Kathy founded Lost Dogs of Wisconsin in 2009 and co-founded Lost Dogs of America in 2012.
She has been a very important mentor to me and I hope her interviews have helped many of...2022-03-2125 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOLOST PET SCAM SERIES - KATHY POBLOSKIE PART 1Scammers are everywhere these days. Lately, they have been targeting owners of lost pets with a vengeance. The latest scam has been hitting nonprofit and other legitimate pet businesses across the country. Today we start a three-part series covering these scams and how to avoid them. Kathy Pobloskie is the Co-Founder & Director of Lost Dogs of America and Director & Founder of Lost Dogs of Wisconsin. Kathy founded Lost Dogs of Wisconsin in 2009 and co-founded Lost Dogs of America in 2012.
She has been a very important mentor to me and I hope her interviews have helped many of...2022-03-1426 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOGood & Bad Changes in Lost Pet Recovery – 200 th EpisodeToday marks the 200 th episode of Let’s Talk Pets with my special guest, Kathy Pobloskie. Kathy’s been with me almost since the beginning. She joins me monthly with the purpose of educating listeners about lost pet recovery.
Today we wanted to share some of the things we’ve seen change over the years – for good and bad. Things such as: Facebook, drones, GPS tags, microchips, trail cameras, ring cameras and other security cameras. But we both feel some of the old-fashioned ways are still some of the best: fliers, ID tags, up to date microchips, signs, e...2022-02-1425 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOTOP TIPS FOR PREVENTING LOST PETS - KATHY POBLOSKIE PART 2What’s your resolution to help keep your pets safe? Keeping your pets safe is what this show is all about. Each month Kathy Pobloskie joins me to discuss loss prevention strategies you can use to keep your pets safe and know what to do when your pet is lost. We discuss this over and over, but since it’s the new year, we feel it’s a good time to make it one of your resolutions.
Kathy Pobloskie from Lost Dogs of America joins us to share stories and tips about lost pet recovery and safety with t...2022-01-2427 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOJUMP START YOUR SEARCH FOR A LONG LOST PET - KATHY POBLOSKIE PART 1Would you give up if your pet had been missing for a couple weeks or longer? All too often people give up because they don’t think their pet could survive on its own for so long. There are many different ways you can jumpstart your search for a long-lost pet. Today Kathy Pobloskie joins us to go over tips and tools to use to help you find your long-lost pet. Never give up and we want to tell you why.
Kathy Pobloskie from Lost Dogs of America joins us to share stories and tips about lost pe...2022-01-1725 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOIs Your Pet Sitter Good Enough – Pet Sitter Series - Kathy PobloskiePet sitters losing dogs. It has been happening way too often lately. Many of these pets are never found or worse, found deceased. Why would you trust your pet in the hands of someone who is not professional or capable of keeping your pet safe? That’s the question we ask ourselves too often. The holidays are here and many people will be traveling and entrusting their pets to pet sitters. Kathy Pobloskie of Lost Dogs of America joins me today as we discuss ways to ensure whoever you trust your pet with is capable and careful.
Kathy Pob...2021-12-2725 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOEscape Artists & Pet Scam Updates - Kathy PobloskieHave you heard stories of pets escaping at vet clinics recently? It’s happened a lot in the last two years because of covid protocols at the vet offices. Pets need to be handed over in the parking lots and too often are not secured in proper pet carriers or collar/harness and leashes. What happens when a pet is lost away from their home? How can you prevent this and what should you do if it happens to you? We will also take a little time to update some of the latest lost pet scams – there’s just been too m...2021-12-2026 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOLOST PETS HAPPY ENDINGS - KATHY POBLOSKIELost dog recovery is a series of steps taken and every step has a purpose.
Every week we share stories about lost pet recovery and safety with the purpose of helping those who care about pets learn from the professionals in the field who do this every day.
Kathy Pobloskie, Co-Founder & Director of Lost Dogs of America and Director & Founder of Lost Dogs of Wisconsin joins us every month, and sometimes twice a month. Kathy founded Lost Dogs of Wisconsin in 2009 and co-founded Lost Dogs of America in 2012.
Lost Dogs of America is an...2021-12-0627 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOPETS AND THE HOLIDAYS - KATHY POBLOSKIEDavid Shade is a CEO, Entrepreneur, Combat Veteran, Paratrooper, Purple Heart Recipient, and Professional Certified Dog Trainer. After returning home from Afghanistan in 2008, he got his first dog, a female boxer named Lulu. David was then diagnosed with PTS (Post Traumatic Stress) and found that Lulu, like all dogs, have the power to heal us through companionship.
David then decided to dedicate his life to training dogs and coaching families to replicate the emotional bond that he had with Lulu. In 2020, Lulu passed away, but her legacy goes on as David has helped thousands of dogs and...2021-11-0823 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOPET DETECTIVES, DO YOU NEED ONE - KATHY POBLOSKIELost dog recovery is a series of steps taken and every step has a purpose. Pet Detectives are something that people aren’t sure they need or want to use. We are going to discuss the good and not-so-good regarding Pet Detectives.
Every week we share stories about lost pet recovery and safety with the purpose of helping those who care about pets learn from the professionals in the field who do this every day.
Kathy Pobloskie, Director & Founder of Lost Dogs of Wisconsin and Co-Founder/Director of Lost Dogs of America joins us to complet...2021-11-0126 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOINTERFERING IN LOST DOG RECOVERY - KATHY POBLOSKIERecently, many owners of lost pets are receiving texts and phone calls from found pet scammers trying to take advantage of them when they are most vulnerable. There are several different scams going on right now. One specific scam is the Google Voice Scam. We will get into the methods these scammers are using to try to coerce pet owners into giving them money when they believe their pet has been found.
Kathy Pobloskie, Director & Founder of Lost Dogs of Wisconsin and Co-Founder/Director of Lost Dogs of America joins us to complete our series on three dif...2021-10-1824 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOLOST PET SCAMMERS - KATHY POBLOSKIELost dog recovery is a series of steps taken and every step has a purpose. Many times, well-meaning people interfere with recovery efforts causing a lost pet to remain lost and unsafe longer than they should.
On today’s show, we are going to talk about some real-life stories of pets whose recovery was interfered with and what happened, why it’s important to know these things and what Good Samaritans need to do instead. We will also discuss strange places lost pets get found to help you think outside the box about lost pet recovery.
Ever...2021-10-1125 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOIs Your Pet’s Chip Registered – Do You Even Know - KATHY POBLOSKIAs pet recovery specialists, we are amazed on a daily basis by the number of microchips that aren’t registered or have outdated information. Do you know if you pet’s chip is up to date or if it’s even registered?
Kathy Pobloskie from Lost Dogs of America and Lost Dogs of Wisconsin joins me to discuss this problem and what your responsibility as a pet owner is to make sure your pet’s chip is properly registered.
Kathy is the Director & Founder of Lost Dogs of Wisconsin and Co-Founder/Director of Lost Dogs of Americ...2021-08-3026 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOSpecial Lost Pet Cases with KATHY POBLOSKIE PART 2Kathy Pobloskie, Director & Founder of Lost Dogs of Wisconsin and Co-Founder/Director of Lost Dogs of America joins us to complete our series on three different missing dog cases. Following up with these stories will help us to learn better strategies and ways of helping to find and bring lost dogs home safe.
Kathy founded Lost Dogs of Wisconsin in 2009 and co-founded Lost Dogs of America in 2012.
Lost Dogs of America is an all-volunteer organization with the exclusive purpose of providing free services to help reunite families with their lost dogs. The personal touch our vol...2021-07-0525 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOJuly 4th Safety – Fireworks & Picnics with KATHY POBLOSKIE PART 1Fireworks and dogs don’t mix. Each year many people dread the 4th of July because their dogs are so frightened of the fireworks. What can you do to help protect your pets from the stress and also keep them safe during the festivities during the July 4th holiday?
Kathy Pobloskie, Director & Founder of Lost Dogs of Wisconsin and Co-Founder/Director of Lost Dogs of America joins us to complete our series on three different missing dog cases. Following up with these stories will help us to learn better strategies and ways of helping to find and bring...2021-06-2827 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOWHAT HAPPENED TO DAISY - KATHY POBLOSKIEKathy Pobloskie, Director & Founder of Lost Dogs of Wisconsin and Co-Founder/Director of Lost Dogs of America joins us to complete our series on three different missing dog cases. Following up with these stories will help us to learn better strategies and ways of helping to find and bring lost dogs home safe.
Kathy founded Lost Dogs of Wisconsin in 2009 and co-founded Lost Dogs of America in 2012.
Lost Dogs of America is an all-volunteer organization with the exclusive purpose of providing free services to help reunite families with their lost dogs. The personal touch our vol...2021-05-3026 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOACTIVE LOST PET CASES & HOW TO SOLVE THEM--KATHY POBLOSKIEStarting this month, Kathy Pobloskie, the Director and Co-Founder of Lost Dogs of America, and I will be discussing current and on-going lost pet cases and the steps being taken to help solve them. Strategies for lost pet recovery differ according to the circumstances under which the pet went missing and according to the pet’s specific personality. We will follow up in a week or two with an update which will help you to understand what works, what doesn’t and what could have been done better or differently.
Lost Dogs of America is an all-volunteer organiza...2021-05-1625 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOCo-Founder – Lost Dogs of America--KATHY POBLOSKIE PART 1On April 23, 2014, Lost Dogs of America created and launched the first National Lost Dog Awareness Day (NLDAD), a day designed to bring attention to all dogs that are lost each year, while also celebrating the thousands of lost dogs successfully reunited with their families.
Lost Dogs of America is an all-volunteer organization with the exclusive purpose of providing free services to help reunite families with their lost dogs. The personal touch our volunteers provide set us apart from other automated lost and found pet services.
The tenacious efforts of...2021-04-1825 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOLost Dogs of America – Kathy PobloskieWhy don’t people think their dog will get lost until it happens to them? Lost pet recovery work covers so many different topics – how to find a lost pet, how to keep them safe, pet theft awareness, the importance of microchipping and tagging, and ways local organizations reach out to help families when pets are found and there is a financial need - among so many other topics.
Kathy Pobloskie is the co-founder of Lost Dogs of America and Director/Founder of Lost Dogs Wisconsin, and joins us each month to discuss lost pet recovery methods and th...2021-04-0426 minLET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOKeeping Pets and Families Together – KATHY POBLOSKIEKathy Pobloskie
Title: Co-Founder – Lost Dogs of America
Organization / Business Name: Lost Dogs of America
Email: kathypobloskie@yahoo.com
Website: https://lostdogsofamerica.org/
Twitter: @LostDogsofWisc
Facebook Page: Facebook.com/FindFido
Lost pet recovery work covers so many different topics – how to find a lost pet, how to keep them safe, pet theft awareness, the importance of microchipping and tagging, and ways local organizations reach out to help families when pets are found and there is a financial need - among so many other topics.
Kathy Pobl...2021-03-0726 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOPet Theft Awareness- KATHY POBLOSKIEKathy Pobloskie
Title: Co-Founder – Lost Dogs of America
Organization / Business Name: Lost Dogs of America
Email: kathypobloskie@yahoo.com
Website: https://lostdogsofamerica.org/
Twitter: @LostDogsofWisc
Facebook Page: Facebook.com/FindFido
Pet Theft Awareness Day is meant to call attention to the importance of pet identification methods and to help educate pet owners in keeping their pets safe from thieves. In sharing tips to keep your pets safe, Pet Theft Awareness Day reminds and encourages pet owners to take the necessary yet easy steps to take to ensure...2021-02-2826 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOGENERATIONAL DIFFERENCES WHEN FINDING LOST PETS - KATHY POBLOSKIEDifferent age groups approach finding lost pets in different ways. Younger adults may just post to social media while older adults may have trouble using social media and just use flyers or print ads. Today, Kathy Pobloskie from Lost Dogs of America, will talk about ways each group can use different methods to help find them find their lost pets.
Kathy Pobloskie is the co-founder of Lost Dogs of America and Director/Founder of Lost Dogs Wisconsin, and joins us each month to discuss lost pet recovery methods and the importance of doing everything...2021-02-0126 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSO2020 YEAR RECAP FAVORITE TIPS AND STOIES - KATHY POBLOSKIE PART 2As 2020 comes to a close, our holidays will look very different this year. Not as many holiday gatherings, parties and get togethers but still pet safety is important to think about. Being aware of things such as simple as where your nearest ER vet is could ultimately save your pet’s life.
Kathy Pobloskie is the co-founder of Lost Dogs of America and Director/Founder of Lost Dogs Wisconsin. Kathy joins us each month to discuss lost pet recovery methods and the importance of doing everything to keep your pets safe.2021-01-0427 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOHOLIDAY SAFETY FOR PET - KATHY POBLOSKIE PART 1As 2020 comes to a close, our holidays will look very different this year. Not as many holiday gatherings, parties and get togethers but still pet safety is important to think about. Being aware of things such as simple as where your nearest ER vet is could ultimately save your pet’s life.
Kathy Pobloskie is the co-founder of Lost Dogs of America and Director/Founder of Lost Dogs Wisconsin. Kathy joins us each month to discuss lost pet recovery methods and the importance of doing everything to keep your pets safe.2020-12-2826 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOLOST DOGS OF AMERICA - KATHY POBLOSKIEKathy Pobloskie is the co-founder of Lost Dogs of America and Director/Founder of Lost Dogs Wisconsin. Kathy joins us each month to discuss lost pet recovery methods and the importance of doing everything to keep your pets safe.2020-12-1427 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOUSING FEEDING STATIONS TO LURE SHY DOGS - KATHY POBLOSKIEWhen lost dogs go into survival mode, getting one to come to you is nearly impossible. Today Kathy and I will talk about luring a shy lost dog using a feeding station. What is a feeding station? How do you set one up and using trailing cams along with feeding stations to help in the effort.
Kathy Pobloskie is the co-founder of Lost Dogs of America and Director/Founder of Lost Dogs Wisconsin. Kathy joins us each month to discuss lost pet recovery methods and the importance of doing everything to keep your pets safe.2020-11-0521 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOUSING FEEDING STATIONS TO LURE SHY DOGS - KATHY POBLOSKIEWhen lost dogs go into survival mode, getting one to come to you is nearly impossible. Today Kathy and I will talk about luring a shy lost dog using a feeding station. What is a feeding station? How do you set one up and using trailing cams along with feeding stations to help in the effort. Kathy Pobloskie is the co-founder of Lost Dogs of America and Director/Founder of Lost Dogs Wisconsin. Kathy joins us each month to discuss lost pet recovery methods and the importance of doing everything to keep your pets safe.2020-11-0200 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOCODYS STORY - KATHY POBLOSKIEKathy joins us to tell the story of Cody, a 13 year old Chow Chow who went missing from his yard. After he was found, he was transported two hours away and rehomed. Thankfully, the person he was rehome to was located. Thanks to the helpinglostpets.com mapping system and by the great work of a local volunteer who made the match, Cody was returned to his owner.
Kathy Pobloskie is the co-founder of Lost Dogs of America and Director/Founder of Lost Dogs Wisconsin. Kathy joins us each month to discuss lost pet recovery methods and the...2020-10-0526 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSORECRUITING AND RETAINING VOLUNTEERS - KATHY POBLOSKIEAugust 15th was National Check The Chip Day. Generally, organizations across the country have special clinics set up to help people check their microchips to assure them everything is accurate and updated properly. Unfortunately, due to the current crisis, clinics are not possible. Today we talk about ways for owners to be sure their microchips are up to date and properly registered. A microchip that isn’t properly registered is worthless.
Kathy Pobloskie is the co-founder of Lost Dogs of America and Director/Founder of Lost Dogs Wisconsin. Kathy joins us each month to di...2020-09-0728 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOCHECK THE CHIP HOW DURING LOCKDOWN - KATHY POBLOSKIE PART 1August 15th was National Check The Chip Day. Generally, organizations across the country have special clinics set up to help people check their microchips to assure them everything is accurate and updated properly. Unfortunately, due to the current crisis, clinics are not possible. Today we talk about ways for owners to be sure their microchips are up to date and properly registered. A microchip that isn’t properly registered is worthless.
Kathy Pobloskie is the co-founder of Lost Dogs of America and Director/Founder of Lost Dogs Wisconsin. Kathy joins us each month to di...2020-08-3128 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOHOW CAN SHELTERS WORK WITH LOST PET ORGANIZATIONS - KATHY POBLOSKIE PART 2How can we help local shelters reunite more lost pets? Considering the stress of the Covid restrictions, other organizations are needed more than ever. What are some suggestions for shelters to work hand-in-hand with other lost pet organizations.
Kathy Pobloskie is the co-founder of Lost Dogs of America and Director/Founder of Lost Dogs Wisconsin. Kathy joins us each month to discuss lost pet recovery methods and the importance of doing everything to keep your pets safe.2020-08-0225 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOWHY ARE PEOPLE SO MEAN - KATHY POBLOSKIE PART1Does everyone seemed stressed to you? Do people seem like they have extra short tempers? How can we work together to bring back a sense of caring for each other especially when a pet is lost with judgment and hurtful comments?
Kathy Pobloskie is the co-founder of Lost Dogs of America and Director/Founder of Lost Dogs Wisconsin. Kathy joins us each month to discuss lost pet recovery methods and the importance of doing everything to keep your pets safe.2020-07-2726 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSONATIONAL LOSS PREVENTION MONTH - KATHY POBLOSKIEKathy Pobloskie is the co-founder of Lost Dogs of America and Director/Founder of Lost Dogs Wisconsin. Kathy joins us each month to discuss lost pet recovery methods and the importance of doing everything to keep your pets safe.2020-07-0625 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOLOST DOGS OF AMERICA - KATHY POBLOSKIEKathy Pobloskie is the co-founder of Lost Dogs of America and Director/Founder of Lost Dogs Wisconsin. Kathy joins us each month to discuss lost pet recovery methods and the importance of doing everything to keep your pets safe.2020-06-1527 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOCO FOUNDER LOST DOGS OF AMERICA - KATHY POBLOSKIEIn the wake of the worldwide Coronavirus, it is important to understand how it affects you and the safety and welfare of your pets. Having a preparedness plan in place in the event you or a loved one becomes sick or hospitalized is extremely important in the event you need someone to take care of your pets. During this crisis, there are options available for temporary housing, donated food and supplies and more to help keep people and their pets together.
Kathy Pobloskie is the co-founder of Lost Dogs of America and Director/Founder of Lost Dogs...2020-05-0428 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOCO-FOUNDER OF LOST DOGS OF AMERICA - KATHY POBLOSKIEOn April 23, 2014, Lost Dogs of America created and launched the first National Lost Dog Awareness Day, a canine-focused day aimed to bring attention to all dogs that are lost each year, while also celebrating the thousands of lost dogs successfully reunited with their families.
In the world of animal advocacy, adoption efforts of “homeless” dogs in shelters and rescues is a major focus. National Lost Dog Awareness Day places a new focus on lost pets and reminds the public that “Not All Stray Dogs Are Homeless”. An estimated 40 to 60% of “stray” animals in shelters are actually lost pets who rea...2020-04-1326 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOHOW LOST PET NON PROFITS HELP - KATHY POBLOSKIE PART 2Kathy Pobloskie is the co-founder of Lost Dogs of America and Director/Founder of Lost Dogs Wisconsin. Kathy joins us each month to discuss lost pet recovery methods and the importance of doing everything to keep your pets safe.
Lost Dogs of America has Lost Dog organizations in almost every state. The goals are to reunite the lost with their families and to keep more strays out of our local overcrowded shelters. Lost Dogs of America wants to remind the public that “not all stray dogs are homeless dogs”.2020-03-2328 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOLOST PET PREVENTION - KATHY POBLOSKIE PART 1Kathy Pobloskie is the co-founder of Lost Dogs of America and Director/Founder of Lost Dogs Wisconsin. Kathy joins us each month to discuss lost pet recovery methods and the importance of doing everything to keep your pets safe.
Lost Dogs of America has Lost Dog organizations in almost every state. The goals are to reunite the lost with their families and to keep more strays out of our local overcrowded shelters. Lost Dogs of America wants to remind the public that “not all stray dogs are homeless dogs”.2020-03-1526 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOLOST PET PREVENTION - KATHY POBLOSKIEToo many pets go missing because owners believe that they will never leave their side, they won’t wander away, etc. Sadly, this is not the case and many dogs, especially the elderly pets, wander off when the owner isn’t paying attention. Kathy joins us to talk about lost pet prevention and how you can plan ahead to always keep your pet safe.
Kathy Pobloskie is the co-founder of Lost Dogs of America and Director/Founder of Lost Dogs Wisconsin. Kathy will join us each month to discuss the methods of dealing with lost and found pets...2020-02-1028 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOKEEPING OUR PETS SAFE IN THE NEW YEAR - KATHY POBLOSKIE PART 2Kathy Pobloskie, the co-founder of Lost Dogs of America, joins us to talk about why we are thankful for those who help us reunite pets every day and some great stories of reunions and why your help matters. You can really make a difference in the life of a lost pet and we thank you.
It is always important to remember that a lost dog doesn’t need a new home, they already have a home and just need help getting back home.
Kathy Pobloskie is the co-founder of Lost Dogs of America and Director/Fo...2019-12-2927 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSORECAP OF 2019 - KATHY POBLOSKIE PART 1Kathy Pobloskie, the co-founder of Lost Dogs of America, joins us to talk about why we are thankful for those who help us reunite pets every day and some great stories of reunions and why your help matters. You can really make a difference in the life of a lost pet and we thank you.
It is always important to remember that a lost dog doesn’t need a new home, they already have a home and just need help getting back home.
Kathy Pobloskie is the co-founder of Lost Dogs of America and Director/Fo...2019-12-2226 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOTHANKING THOSE WHO HELP - KATHY POBLOSKIEKathy Pobloskie, the co-founder of Lost Dogs of America, joins us to talk about why we are thankful for those who help us reunite pets every day and some great stories of reunions and why your help matters. You can really make a difference in the life of a lost pet and we thank you.
It is always important to remember that a lost dog doesn’t need a new home, they already have a home and just need help getting back home.
Kathy Pobloskie is the co-founder of Lost Dogs of America and Director/Fo...2019-11-1727 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOLOST PET REUNIONS AND WHAT WE LEARN FROM THEM - KATHY POBLOSKIEThere are so many lost dog stories and some really great lost dog reunion stories. Kathy and I will share some of our favorite stories today and some of the amazing reasons why these reunions actually were able to take place. It is always important to remember that a lost dog doesn’t need a new home, they already have a home and just need help getting back home.
Kathy Pobloskie is the co-founder of Lost Dogs of America and Director/Founder of Lost Dogs Wisconsin. Kathy will join us each month to discuss the methods of de...2019-10-2726 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSODOGNAPPING - FRIGHTENING FACTS - KATHY POBLOSKIEWhen a pet is lost, the last thing we want to think is that we will not get it back because the finder has decided to keep up. Sadly, this is happening more and more. In some locations, even rescues have decided that found dogs are better off with new owners than returning them to their families. This interview will be controversial, but it is based on real life stories.2019-09-2928 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOTHE MICROCHIP MAZE SEARCHING THE MICROCHIP - KATHY POBLOSKIEMicrochips are very important tools in helping reunite lost pets with their owners but every day we see cases where people scanning chips do not know how to look them up. We are told the chips are unregistered and they aren’t. We are told there isn’t a chip and there is. There are so many cracks in the microchip system that we hope to share some very important information about the problems. Several years ago, the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), a leading proponent of microchipping, began a non-branded online “pet look up service.” By entering a microchi...2019-08-1727 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOCHECK THE CHIP DAY AUGUST 15TH - KATHY POBLOSKIEAugust 15th is Check the Chip Day and why is that so important? Microchips are only as good as the information they have registered to them. Do you know if your pet’s chip is updated? Do you know how to check that or who to call? Today we will discuss all these questions and talk about why keeping your chip up to date can literally save your pets life or be the difference between getting your pet back if it is found by someone else.
BIO:
Kathy Pobloskie is the co-founder of Lost Dogs of...2019-08-1027 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOWHAT TO DO IF YOUR PET IS LOST ON VACATION - KATHY POBLOSKIE PART 1Kathy Pobloskie is the co-founder of Lost Dogs of America and Director/Founder of Lost Dogs of Wisconsin. Kathy joins us every month to discuss the many methods of helping to reunite lost pets. Our goals each month are to help give people the tools they need to find their lost pets as quickly as possible and to reunite the found ones with their family. Our main goal is always to reunite the lost with their families and to keep more strays out of our local overcrowded shelters.2019-08-1027 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOPET FBI - LESLIE POOLE PART 2Summer is here and that means vacations. It also means leaving our pets home
with sitters. They may be professional pet sitters and those professionals are
trained for all situations involving the pets they care for. But what about sitters
that might be the kid down the street, your cousin or friend? Do they know the
important steps to take to keep your pets safe while you’re away?
Kathy Pobloskie is the co-founder of Lost Dogs of America and Director/Founder
of Lost Dogs of Wisconsin. Ka...2019-07-0827 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOVACATIONS, PET SITTERS AND LOST PETS - KATHY POBLOSKIESummer is here and that means vacations. It also means leaving our pets home
with sitters. They may be professional pet sitters and those professionals are
trained for all situations involving the pets they care for. But what about sitters
that might be the kid down the street, your cousin or friend? Do they know the
important steps to take to keep your pets safe while you’re away?
Kathy Pobloskie is the co-founder of Lost Dogs of America and Director/Founder
of Lost Dogs of Wisconsin. Ka...2019-06-2426 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOHOW TO CROSS POST TO HELP REUNITE LOST PETS - KATHY POBLOSKIEHave you noticed an increase in “cross posting” and even new “cross posting” groups on social media? Do you think they help or hurt? Kathy Pobloskie will discuss how they actually can hurt when trying to reunite lost pets.
Kathy Pobloskie is the co-founder of Lost Dogs of America and Director/Founder of Lost Dogs of Wisconsin. Kathy joins us every month to discuss the many methods of helping to reunite lost pets. Our goals each month are to help give people the tools they need to find their lost pets as quickly as possible and to reunite...2019-05-2625 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOLOST DOG AWARENESS - KATHY POBLOSKIEDuring the month of April, we are using this opportunity to spread the word about National Lost Dog Awareness Day – but to us, it’s always Lost Dog Awareness day. National Lost Dog Awareness Day was created by Susan Taney, Kathy Pobloskie and Marilyn Knapp Litt – directors of Lost Dogs Illinois, Lost Dogs of Wisconsin and Lost Dogs of Texas respectively on April 23, 2014. A day focused on bringing attention to dogs that are lost each year, while celebrating the thousands that are successfully reunited with their families.
Lost Dogs of America is an all-volunteer organization with the exclus...2019-04-2228 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOFINDING LOST PETS-LOST DOG AWARENESS - SUE TANEYDuring the month of April, we are using this opportunity to spread the word about National Lost Dog Awareness Day – but to us, it’s always Lost Dog Awareness day. National Lost Dog Awareness Day was created by Susan Taney, Kathy Pobloskie and Marilyn Knapp Litt – directors of Lost Dogs Illinois, Lost Dogs of Wisconsin and Lost Dogs of Texas respectively on April 23, 2014. A day focused on bringing attention to dogs that are lost each year, while celebrating the thousands that are successfully reunited with their families.
Susan Taney is the Director/founder of Lost Dogs Illinois and co...2019-04-1529 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOUSE OF FEEDING STATIONS TO CATCH LOST DOGS - KATHY POBLOSKIESoon after a dog is lost, it goes into survival mode. When this happens, even friendly dogs won’t go to their owners. So, if you are getting regular sightings of your lost dog but are not able to catch him, setting up a feeding station is key. You simply have to put food out at the same time every day and in the same place. Today Kathy Pobloskie, from Lost Dogs of America, will talk about the feeding station and establishing a regular feeding schedule.
Kathy Pobloskie is the co-founder of Lost Dogs of America and Di...2019-03-2526 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOFEBRUARY IS NATIONAL RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERS MONTH - KATHY POBLOSKIEKathy Pobloskie is the co-founder of Lost Dogs of America and Director/Founder of Lost Dogs Wisconsin. Kathy will join us each month to discuss the methods of dealing with lost and found pets. Our goals are to reunite the lost with their families and to keep more strays out of our local overcrowded shelters.2019-02-2526 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOKICK OFF FOR FEBRUARY'S NATIONAL RESPONSIBLE PET OWNER MONTH - KATHY POBLOSKIEFebruary is National Responsible Pet Owners Month. Owning a pet, whether it’s a cat or a dog, can be incredibly rewarding but parenting a pet is a huge commitment. Today we talk about what it means and how to be a responsible pet owner.
Kathy Pobloskie is the co-founder of Lost Dogs of America and Director/Founder of Lost Dogs Wisconsin. Kathy will join us each month to discuss the methods of dealing with lost and found pets. Our goals are to reunite the lost with their families and to keep more strays ou...2019-01-1426 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOGOOD SAMARITANS AND LOST PETS - KATHY POBLOSKIEIf you find a lost pet, would you know what to do? There are several important steps that should be taken and several misconceptions about strays that we will cover on today’s show. Some things will surprise you.
Kathy Pobloskie is the co-founder of Lost Dogs of America and Director/Founder of Lost Dogs Wisconsin. Kathy will join us each month to discuss the methods of dealing with lost and found pets. Our goals are to reunite the lost with their families and to keep more strays out of our local overcrowded shelters.2019-01-0727 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOLOST PET SCAMS - KATHY POBLOSKIEIf your pet was lost, you’d probably do anything to get them back. That is what scammers hope and this makes you a prime target for a lost pet scam. We will cover some of the most common scams and how to protect yourself from falling victim of them.
Bio:
Kathy Pobloskie is the co-founder of Lost Dogs of America and Director/Founder of Lost Dogs Wisconsin. Kathy will join us each month to discuss the methods of dealing with lost and found pets. Our goals are to reunite the lost wi...2018-11-2627 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOUSING FACEBOOK TO HELP LOST PETS - KATHY POBLOSKIEWhy Multiple Lost Pet Facebook Pages Can Cause Confusion and Missed Reunions. Many people have good intentions, but sometimes good intentions lead to bad outcomes. Social media is now one of the best methods of finding lost pets but how many lost pet sites are too many? Kathy Pobloskie will talk about the problems of having too many lost pet groups, particularly on Facebook. How could it possibly be a bad thing? Listen and you’ll be surprised.
Kathy Pobloskie is the co-founder of Lost Dogs of America and Director/Founder of Lost Dogs Wisconsin. Kathy will jo...2018-10-1526 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOKATHY POBLOSKIE - LOST DOGS OF AMERICAKathy Pobloskie is the co-founder of Lost Dogs of America and Director/Founder of Lost Dogs Wisconsin. Kathy will join us each month to discuss the methods of dealing with lost and found pets. Our goals are to reunite the lost with their families and to keep more strays out of our local overcrowded shelters.2018-09-2427 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOWHY TAKE THE RISK - GET YOUR PET CHIPPED - KATHY POBLOSKIEHave you done your part to make sure your pet gets home safe if it’s ever lost? If your pet is chipped, does it have accurate and up-to-date information? If you found a pet, do you know the exact steps to take if you take it to be scanned for a microchip? What if you’re told the chip is unregistered?
Microchips greatly increase the chances that pets will be reunited with their families if they are lost or stolen, but a microchip only works if its registration information is accurate. The AVMA sponsors Check the Chip...2018-08-2026 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOKATHY POBLOSKIE - FINDERS NOT KEEPERSIf you’ve found a stray pet, you have a responsibility to be sure the pet is not truly homeless and may have a family frantically searching for it. One would hope that most people have a good moral compass. You drop your wallet .. someone returns it to you. You leave your cell behind at a store…someone turns it in. What happens if you find out someone found your lost items or pet and kept them as their own and wouldn’t return them?
Kathy Pobloskie is the co-founder of Lost Dogs of Americ...2018-07-2327 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOKATHY POBLOSKIE - JULY 4TH FIREWORKS SAFETY FOR YOUR PETS - LOST PET PREVENTION MONTHIn preparation of Lost Pet Prevention Month and July 4th fireworks, today’s show will give you practical advice, resources, and tips to help keep your pets safe and how to search for your pets if they do get lost. Teaching people how to find their lost pets and avoid common mistakes can avoid heartbreak for many people and animals.
Kathy Pobloskie is the co-founder of Lost Dogs of America and Director/founder of Lost Dogs Wisconsin. Kathy will join us each month to discuss the methods of dealing with lost and found pets.
Our go...2018-06-1825 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOKATHY POBLOSKIE - Survival Mode – What Happens to Lost Dog & How to Handle ItDid you know that lost dogs go into “survival mode” after being lost even for a short period of time? On today’s episode we will talk about what survival mode means, why your dog won’t even come to you when in survival mode and what to do to help.
Kathy Pobloskie is the co-founder of Lost Dogs of America and Director/founder of Lost Dogs Wisconsin. Kathy will join us each month to discuss the methods of dealing with lost and found pets. Our goals are to reunite the lost with their families...2018-05-2124 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOKATHY POBLOSKIE - Creative Ways to Generate Sightings of Your Lost PetIs your pet lost and you haven’t had any sightings? Today we will talk about creative ways to generate sightings. We will also discuss where it is legal and illegal to place Lost Pet flyers.
Kathy Pobloskie is the co-founder of Lost Dogs of America and Director/founder of Lost Dogs Wisconsin. Kathy will join us each month to discuss the methods of dealing with lost and found pets. Our goals are to reunite the lost with their families and to keep more strays out of our local overcrowded shelters.2018-04-1626 min
LET'S TALK PETS - PATTY GIARRUSSOLost Dogs Wisconson - Kathy PobloskieHave you ever found a lost pet and didn’t know what to do? Today we will talk about
what you should do when you’ve found a stray pet – the specific steps that should be
taken to reunite the pet with its family. We will also talk about approaching and catching
stray pets and what local agencies are available to help.
Kathy Pobloskie is the Director/founder of Lost Dogs Wisconsin and co-founder of Lost
Dogs of America. Beginning this month Kathy will be a monthly guest discussing the...2018-03-2627 min
Dog Works RadioWhat if you've lost or found a pet? Part 1On this episode, host Dorothy Wills-Raftery about the important topic of what to do if you've lost or found a dog on The Sibe Vibe. Our guest are Kathy Pobloskie and Barb McDonald. 2017-09-1831 min
Pet Lover GeekTech Tools for Finding Fido and FluffyLosing a pet is a pet parent's worst nightmare. Join Lorien Clemens as she explores three of the best tech tools out there to help get lost pets home quickly.
Show guests include:
Shea Stoddard,administrator of the Animal-Bird Veterinary Center of California, and daughter of Dr. Hannis Stoddard who first developed microchips for use in dogs and cats.
Kathy Pobloskie, founder of Lost Dogs of America and expert on helping lost pets through Social Media.
Tom Arnold, founder, and CEO of PetHub, the world’s leading digital ID pet ID tag.2016-10-2956 min