05/25/2025
Save this info! This organization is an amazing resource if you are missing your dog or know of a dog who has been abandoned and needs to be caught. Their website has great info on what to do, and the organization will help hands-on when possible. They are excellent at recovering dogs and there is no charge (although donations are always needed and appreciated!)
Welcome to Waggintails!
We’ve had a lot of new followers recently, so we wanted to take a moment to reintroduce ourselves and explain how we work as well as highlight what’s inside our “Toolbox” to help bring lost dogs home.
🐾Who We Are
Our main team is made up of our Director Kimber and Chally. When needed, we’re supported by our amazing volunteers Jill, Chris and our board of directors. We’re all passionate about helping families reunite with their missing dogs.
🐾How Waggintails Works
If you reach out for help, your first step is submitting a request for "Help" https://www.waggintails.org/get-help on our website. We’ll respond with a customized “Toolbox” we’ve developed—this includes a step-by-step guide that families can follow to generate sightings and safely recover their dog.
🐾What’s in the Toolbox?
An explanation of Lost Dog Behavior, especially Survival Mode (where even friendly dogs may become skittish or avoidant even with their own people)
The essential Dos & Don’ts for increasing your chance of recovery
Guidance on signage, scent articles, and awareness
Tips for managing emotions and staying strategic
How to track sightings and build an action plan
🐾Trap Support & Coverage Areas
When a dog goes missing and can’t be safely approached, humane trapping is often the key to recovery. Here’s how our team helps:
Kimber regularly provides trap support across multiple counties, including:
🔹Washington County
🔹Clackamas County
🔹Multnomah County
🔹Columbia County
She also travels outside these areas when needed and available—just reach out to check availability.
Chally covers Eugene and surrounding cities, providing local expertise and on-the-ground support for families in that region.
Please remember: humane trapping takes patience, planning, and teamwork.
🐾A Reminder
We are 100% volunteers who also work full-time jobs but we’ve chosen to dedicate time to helping families like yours. We know how overwhelming this situation can be, and we’re here to guide and support you with proven methods that work.
You’re not alone. We’ve got your back.
🐾We Never Charge – But We Do Rely on Support
At Waggintails, our services are always free. We believe that no one should have to pay for help when their beloved dog is missing.
That said, we do have ongoing expenses—from trap maintenance and gas to signage supplies and printing materials. Every bit of support helps us continue doing what we do.
Every donation makes a difference, no matter the size. And even if you’re not able to give, sharing our mission helps us reach more families—and save more dogs.
If we’ve helped you, or if you believe in what we do, consider supporting us or spreading the word.
Thank you for being part of the Waggintails family🐾💕
