Roaming Paws Lost Pet Services

31/07/2025

UPDATE
9:00 PM
REUNITED a neighbor walking his dog spotted Velv. He made contact with Velv's mom and she found him near the sighting. He had gotten farther than expected and crossed through a wooded area.

This is the third case for a sight impared cat that I been asked to assist with. They seem to go farther than we think.
I also notice that they don't follow the same expected silent /still for 7 to 10 days.
Cats are such survivors.
So glad this family is back together.

Gig Harbor ~ Gig Harbor ~ Velv's was last seen at home on Wednesday, 7/25/25 near Willow LN NW and Spruce LN NW.
***HE IS BLIND***
He is 12 years old, 11 LBS, is chipped, neutered, was wearing a flea/tick collar. He is primarily inside but does accompany his humans in the yard. He is known to be friendly to humans and other animals.
Because of his disability we really need help from the community to locate him.

There was a possible sighting of him on Murphy Drive NW around midnight both on the 28th and 29th. A feeding station is being set there tonight and property thoroughly searched.

Velv's owners and I had a lost pet consultation today to get a search and recovery plan in motion. Social media has been used and some neighbors notified. Posters are going up and physical search area expanded.

Although recovery advice is not needed, we do ask that you share this post and keep him in mind on any found cat posts. Thank you.

28/07/2025

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24/07/2025

Congratulations sweet Zion!! He was quickly adopted after his stray hold. Good boy to cooperate in your capture. All involved in his recovery hope he has a very happily ever after.
Org link in comments

24/07/2025

Tacoma ~ Lyle is missing as of Monday July 21, 2025 from his home near N Yakima Ave and N Summit RD. He is 14 years old, 10 lbs, neutered, chipped was not wearing a collar. He is indoor / outdoor and is always close to home.
Neighbors have been made aware, social media is being used, posted flyers are being replaced with neon posters, comfort station established (scent articles, food). Recovery plan is already in motion.
Although recovery advice is not needed. I am asking for your support to share his post and watch for found cats matching his description. Thank you.

23/07/2025

Well look who is ready to get a new last name from an adoptive family.
I called him Franklin, but RASKC named him Tieton. He was running miles in Enumclaw. He went in the trap after a few days. Has been cleared medically, given vaccinations, passed the temperament test and is cleared for take off~
We know he loves other dogs, he would enter the yards of those with dogs and play with them. He can jump fences with ease.
He was gentle with absolutely no aggression shown to anyone at anytime. He is athletic and would be best with physically active humans. It would be best to have him use a GPS unit for at least the first 6 months. Honestly, I wish every newly placed pet wore a quality GPS unit.
He wouldn't be safe and ready for a better life if the community didn't come together to help him.
BRAVO to Regional Animal Services of King County for the excellent write up provided on his posting. You set an example that other shelters should follow.
Original post link in comments.

16/07/2025

If I can't get them back home, this is the next best. Having them find a new home.

This was post by anonymous in a community lost and found page.
*****

Just wanted folks to know these 2 are doing great! The little tan one is the dog they caught by Costco, & the little mixed one is the pup who's owner whipped him around on the leash in February. They are best buds, super happy and well loved. We adopted both of them.
*****
The love bug on the left is the dog trapped on July 2, 2925 in Tacoma.
Congratulations to his new family and from all of us on his recovery team, THANK YOU SO MUCH.

His post link is in comments

16/07/2025

Olympia ~ North Lacey
Thunder was last seen at home near Rosario CT SE and Fitz Hugh Dr SE on Thursday July 10, 2025.
Thunder is 2 years old, 8 lbs, chipped, spayed. Was not wearing a collar when last seen.
He is a support companion to the families young daughter. Flyers have been posted, the family has been walking the area with no sightings reported. They were encourage to change to neon poster placement, do an aggressive physical search in neighboring properties in the highest probable are being done and social media is being used.
Although recovery advice is not needed, please do help by sharing this post and seeing if any found cat posts match Thunder's description. Thank you.

15/07/2025

DO YOU RECOGNIZE
On 7/6/25 a post was made regarding a loose dog in Enumclaw seen running on Franklin RD. ( I am calling him Franklin, haha) Soon more posts were made by separate people. A small recovery team came together. He was seen regularly going into the yards of off 384th down from Franklin RD.
Heather a nearby resident said that they contained him in their yard, but he scaled the 6 FT fence and got out. A trap was set at Meredith's house as he would go and visit with their dog daily and stop by Heather's on the way to play with her dogs.
More leads came in from Sara, she saw him in a wooded area and spent time trying to coax him to her. However he was too scared. Food and water were left , more sightings were reported. He was seen laying on clothing and a duffle bag on the side of the road. A second trap was placed there on about 20 feet further into the brush/woods on the side of Franklin Road.
He came to the 1st trap, dug a hole at the back and literally shoved the trap to get some pieces of hot dogs. He did not go in the trap. That afternoon he was seen in a completely different location about 3 miles away. There were several sightings of him in that there.
We hoped he was going to do the loop back, there were no sightings for over 24 hours.
Then today at 9:30 am Heather went to rebait the second trap. As she arrive he was there, laying on the side of the road. He retreated into the ravine when she pulled over. The trap was about 20 feet away from where he was laying. She baited with tripe and spread the scent of liquid smoke / chicken broth. The trap was checked within 2 hours, it was empty. It was check again a little later and there he was. Just chillin in the trap.
Heather, her daughters and a couple of good Samaritans loaded him into their vehicle. He settled in very quickly, took food that was offered through the trap. Didn't appear stressed and even started falling asleep in route to the shelter.
He is now at Regional Animal Services King County, in Kent WA.
Excellent job Heather and daughters; Thank you to Meredith, Duke, Sara and Emilee for your concern and time searching and willingness to volunteer to help him to safety. Good boy go in trap and chose the safety offered.
Please share, he may have family from another city, county or state.

12/07/2025

Happy Saturday updates. (Separate posts for each on this page)
Zion the dog captured at Fort Steilacoom Dog Park 6/29/25 has been released from stray hold and is available for adoption at Tacoma Humane Society.

Although chipped and all attempts made to reach his registered owner via, phone, text, letters he was not claimed. He's ready for a new family who will cherish him. Please spread the word he is available and deserves a family to give him love and security for the rest of his life.

Kage (originally called Sunny) captured on 6/30/25 in Puyallup. No owner came forward. He was pulled from the shelter after stray hold and is doing very well in his foster home. Working to build confidence and basic training.

Joseph trapped on July 2nd in Tacoma is in foster care with adoption pending!!

We almost never know their backgrounds or how they ended up there. They now have a chance at a better life.
My thanks to all community volunteers that made these rescues possible. As well as the Animal Control agencies involved and shelter staff & fosters.

Please consider supporting our local shelters through volunteering, fostering, donating and sharing available pets for adoption.
I know our shelters can only be as good as the community support allows. The more community support the more lifes can be changed for the better.

04/07/2025

It took just $10.99 and 5 minutes to make this ID tag.

Isn't your pet worth it?

On the back are two phone numbers to contact her family

03/07/2025

Seattle ~ Roca went missing on Tuesday June 17, 2025 from her home near 11th Ave W and W Crockett St.
She is chipped, almost 2 years old and weighs 9 lbs. She has a very bushy tail and is an indoor/outdoor access. She is shy and will normally "hug" the outside of the house in her movements. A tracking dog was used but did not find evidence of a predator killing or give an alert the cat was in the area where search was conducted. Roca's owner and I discussed expanding the physical search area, adding and expanding the radius of posters. Identifying neighbors who leave food out for cats or critters and gaining permission to set trail cameras at those locations. Social media is also being used.
Although recovery advice is not needed, we are requesting you share this post and if you recall or see any found cat posts matching her description, please notify me or owner at number on flyer. Thank you.