Find Kuma

14/03/2019

Thank you all for reporting your sightings. We have a solid plan in the place. For Kuma's safety, we request everyone stay clear of searching and instead send prayers this ends soon.

10/03/2019

When Kuma was first missing we know that he was hiding in a barn but not lately. He has moved on from there and there was a recent sighting of him in town. Team Kuma has been busy with passing out flyers and checking with landowners for signs of Kuma. There were some paw prints found near some sheds and outbuildings. Could they be Kuma's? The help we need most is more sightings. If we can determine his travel pattern, then we can set bait stations and trap him. Please call or message us if you see him! Please don't publicly post where he is spotted. We need him to feel safe and free to roam. Lost dogs have the uncanny ability to know when they are being searched and he will run if he sees anyone try to approach him or even make eye contact. With your help in reporting sightings we have faith that we will get Kuma!

Scared lost dogs will often gravitate to a farm where there is a reliable food source like outdoor cat food or spilled grain. Farms provide a multitude of hiding places. Lost dogs will hide in shed…

06/03/2019

Hello Everyone! The sightings that were reported were not from last week. They were from 2 weeks ago. There has not been a sighting that we know of since February 18th. He could have moved on. Please keep your eyes and ears open. Please continue to pray for Kuma's safe return

05/03/2019

There were a couple sighting of Kuma last week. He is staying in the same area south of Evansville. Continued prayers for his safe return. Thank you for your continued support.

05/03/2019

This video was sent to Team Kuma in hopes this was him. Unfortunately not but we appreciate the watchful eyes. This does show how helpful house security and trail cameras can be. Please keep checking yours. Lost dogs usually move around when it is quiet.

02/03/2019

It seems impossible that a dog can survive the cold winter weather. But many have because dogs have really good survival instincts. As a husky mix, we have no doubt that Kuma will too. Here is a story of a dog that showed just how good a dog's instincts can be.

Once upon a time there was a small 8 lb. chihuahua/rat terrier cross named Princessa who was the princess of the house. She sat on the back of the couch and probably ate bon-bons. Then one day on N…

26/02/2019

It's been a week since we have had a sighting of Kuma. Please continue to pray for his safe return. Please keep an eye out around rural Evansville Wi. THANK YOU

23/02/2019

Kuma has been good at hiding. Cameras can be a good way of spotting Kuma since he may be on the move when people aren't around. Do you live in the Evansville area and have a trail cam? Would you be willing to set it up on your property? Does your business have outdoor security cameras? Do you have a ring doorbell? All these could add extra eyes watching for him. We appreciate any help you can give us with cameras!

Video doorbells and other types of security camera systems are becoming more and more common. If your dog is missing, ask your neighbors if they have cameras and if they do, if they could check the footage for any possible leads. They may be able to see an image of your dog wandering or of a car or person who may have picked your dog up.

Create your FREE flyer and social media links from our partner Helping Lost Pets at www.helpinglostpets.com Then check out our website www.lostdogsofwisconsin.org for more tips to help you find your missing dog.

20/02/2019

Why won't Kuma come when called? Why don't you organize a search party? Why can't you grab him when you see him? Why not just give him some treats so he will come to you? All good questions. But when a dog is in survival mode and regressed to primal instincts like Kuma, it means that in his mind, he is on his own. All humans are predators who want to capture and harm him. People yelling (calling his name), shaking a food container (loud noises), cars, other dogs barking and pursuing, squeaking toys, a door slamming – these will all invite a flight response. It is important to understand this behavior in lost dog survival mode. If you spot him, the best way to help is to call/text/message with the exact location of the sighting, the time, what he was doing, and what direction he was traveling. We will record all this info into a map so we can track him. Thank you for all your support!

Why wouldn’t your lost dog come to you? We hear this question so often: “Why wouldn’t your dog come to you if it’s lost? This is so often said with disbelief, and the owners of the lost dog will often feel/hear a sense of disdain in the question from the askers. It often comes off as – “...

19/02/2019

We are encouraged by the sightings we have been notified about! Kuma is proving he is a resourceful survivor. If you spot him, please call or message us. The more info you can give us the better. Which field was he in? What direction was he moving? What was he doing? We are recording all the info on a map to learn his pattern. This will help to determine where to set a feeding station and trap. We are grateful to be part of a caring community that is so willing to help!