Missing Pet Solutions - K9 Pet Trackers

28/08/2026

We apologise for being so quiet over the past two weeks. Our hearts and minds have been completely consumed with our beautiful Labrador, Kion, and how quickly he has been deteriorating. 💔

His usual vet had been treating him for kennel cough, but something just didn't feel right. It simply didn't make sense to us. We decided to get a second opinion, and the vet immediately picked up that Kion has lung cancer — and that it is quite aggressive.

I was in complete shock.

My nine-year-old puppy? Lung cancer? I just couldn't believe it. I was in disbelief and honestly still am.

A very good friend recommended another vet, so we made an appointment and saw him on Tuesday. He quickly confirmed the same devastating news. My Kion has lung cancer, and there is nothing they can do for him.

They have estimated that we may have just 4–6 weeks left with him...

How does one even begin to process news like that? 💔

For now, we have brought him home, where he is comfortable and surrounded by love. And while he still can, he's enjoying all the things his heart desires — chicken, KFC, Flings chips, viennas, biltong, steak pies and whatever else he feels like having. 🐾❤️

For now, he's comfortable... but my heart is so heavy.

In the space of just one year, I have lost K9 Red and K9 Khaos. And now we are facing the heartbreaking reality of having to say goodbye to my best friend, my Kion.

I honestly don't know how to do this again. All we can do now is make every moment count, spoil him endlessly, love him fiercely and let him know every single day just how incredibly loved he is.

Please keep our boy in your thoughts. ❤️🐾

We love you so much, Kion. Our beautiful boy. My best friend. ❤️

21/08/2026

Rest in peace, little Siam 🕊️🐾

We just want to extend our deepest condolences to Siam's family during this heartbreaking time. 💔

There was a very tragic story behind her passing, which we won't go into detail about, but our hearts are truly broken for her family and everyone who loved her.

You were so loved, precious girl. You were cared for and you mattered. Rest peacefully, beautiful Siam. 🐾🤍🌈

Run free, sweet girl. 🕊️

14/08/2026

It’s More Than Just a Tracking Dog 🐾🔎

When it comes to finding a missing pet, having a trained tracking K9 is an incredible asset — but the K9 is only one part of the equation.

I am proud to be a MARN (Missing Animal Response Network) Certified Missing Pet Detective 🇿🇦

There are many tracking units and talented K9s out there, but effective missing-pet work is about so much more than simply putting a dog on a scent.

Behind every K9 should be an experienced handler who understands:

🐾 How to read their K9
🐾 How to interpret changes in behaviour and indications
🐾 How scent behaves in different environments
🐾 When to trust an indication
🐾 How to combine K9 tracking with investigative work
🐾 Most importantly, how a missing pet is likely to behave

As a qualified Missing Pet Detective, I have undergone extensive training in lost pet behaviour, scent theory, search methodology and missing-animal investigations — and my education doesn't stop there.

I continue to undertake ongoing training and professional development, because every missing animal is different and every search presents its own challenges.

A missing cat isn't going to behave like a missing dog.
An indoor-only cat isn't going to behave like an outdoor cat.
A frightened animal doesn't necessarily respond the way an owner expects.

Understanding WHY an animal is behaving the way it is can be just as important as following the scent.

And this is where the combination of my skills as a Missing Pet Detective + my experience as a K9 handler + K9 Arlo's trained scenting ability becomes so powerful. 🐕‍🦺❤️

K9 Arlo follows the scent.
I investigate the story behind the scent.
Together, we put the pieces of the puzzle together. 🧩🐾

When your beloved pet goes missing, you don't just need someone with a dog.

You need someone who understands missing pets.

Missing Pet Solutions
🐾 MARN Certified Missing Pet Detective
🐾 Experienced K9 Handler & Trainer
🐾 Specialising in missing cat & dog behaviour
🐾 Scent-specific K9 searches
🐾 Extensive & ongoing professional training

Because finding a missing pet is more than tracking. It's understanding.❤️🐾

12/08/2026

The Springer Spaniel

There is so much more to a Springer Spaniel than their beautiful looks and wagging tails! ❤️

The English Springer Spaniel is an intelligent, energetic and incredibly versatile working breed. Originally developed as a flushing and retrieving gundog, Springers were bred to work closely with their handlers, use their incredible noses, cover ground efficiently and remain focused on the job at hand.

Their natural abilities include:

🐾 Exceptional scenting ability — their noses are powerful tools, capable of following and distinguishing scents with incredible accuracy.

🐾 High intelligence — Springers learn quickly and thrive when they have a purpose and something to do.

🐾 Strong work ethic — a well-bred working Springer often has an amazing desire to work and please their handler.

🐾 Endurance & athleticism — they are energetic dogs designed to work for extended periods and cover challenging terrain.

🐾 Handler-focused — their ability to work cooperatively with a person is one of the qualities that makes them so special.

🐾 Drive and determination — when properly channelled, their natural drive can make them exceptional working partners.

This is also why genetics and breeding matter enormously in a working dog.

Our boy comes from exceptional working lines from Wildspirit Gundogs South Africa, with generations of carefully selected working Springer Spaniels behind him. His natural instincts, drive, intelligence and incredible scenting ability are not simply learned behaviours — they are part of what he was bred to do.

Of course, having the genetics is only part of the equation. Training, experience, exposure and the bond between dog and handler all play a huge role in developing a successful working K9.

And when you combine exceptional working genetics + training + experience + an incredible handler partnership, you get a Springer Spaniel who isn't just a pet…

He's a working professional. 🐕‍🦺❤️

09/08/2026

29/07/2026

🎉🐾 WELCOME BACK HOME, Paddlington! 🩵🏡

Six very long days had his family searching high and low for this handsome boy.

This morning, K9 Arlo wasted no time getting to work! 🐶👃 He quickly picked up Paddlington's scent, taking us across the road to a neighbour's house before leading us to the property behind it in the next street.

But Paddlington clearly decided he was playing the world's most serious game of hide-and-seek! 🙈 He wasn't making a sound and definitely didn't want to be seen.

Just a few hours after we finished the search, we got the best phone call... 📞❤️

The neighbour where Arlo had picked up the strongest scent discovered Paddlington tucked away inside the roof of her house! 😹🏠

Safe, healthy, and completely unharmed... just very, very hungry!

Another fantastic job by K9 Arlo, proving once again that scent never lies. It tells the story—we just have to follow it.

Welcome home, beautiful boy! Enjoy all the cuddles (and extra dinners) you've earned! 🩵🐾

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27/07/2026

💙 Welcome back home, Rocco!🩵

What a wonderful walk-up find! 🥰

The poor little guy was so scared—but now he's finally safe where he belongs.

There's nothing better than a happy reunion. Welcome home, sweet boy! 🐾💙

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27/07/2026

🐾 WELCOME BACK HOME, WASABI! 🏡❤️

After almost a week of being missing, Wasabi is safely back where he belongs!

Wasabi, an outdoor access cat, suddenly disappeared, leaving his family worried as this was completely out of character. We were called in to assist with the search, and K9 Arlo wasted no time getting to work.

K9 Arlo quickly picked up Wasabi's scent near a drain before working a distinctive zigzag pattern between the drain and a nearby property that, unfortunately, we couldn't access. His behaviour told us Wasabi had been moving between those areas.

Before we left, we gave Wasabi's mom some "homework" and a plan to follow.

This morning, we got the message we'd all been hoping for...

**WASABI IS HOME!** 🥳🐱

Every search reminds us that our dogs don't just follow scent—they tell a story. Sometimes, all it takes is understanding that story and putting the right plan into action.

Welcome home, Wasabi! We know your family will be spoiling you with plenty of cuddles today. ❤️🐾

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26/07/2026

🐾 WELCOME BACK HOME, BEANIE! 🏡❤️

After two very long weeks, Beanie is finally safe back where he belongs!

Beanie's family reached out to us on day 10 after trying absolutely everything they could think of to find him. They needed a fresh set of eyes and a second opinion. Although we had a busy schedule with already-booked searches, we were able to assist on day 12.

It didn't take long for K9 Arlo to pick up Beanie's trail. 🐕 His nose told us something very important... the scent was strong and close, meaning Beanie hadn't travelled far at all.

We tried our best to gain access to several properties K9 Arlo showed interest in, but unfortunately nobody was home, making it incredibly difficult to investigate further. We left Beanie's family with some homework and made plans to return this morning for a follow-up search.

Before we could head back out, we received the message we'd been hoping for:

"Beanie is home!" 🎉🐈❤️

Welcome home, sweet Beanie!

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26/07/2026

Welcome home Dill 💕

Welcome Home, Dill 🖤🐾

Meet the beautiful Dill, whose incredible TWO MONTH adventure has finally come to a happy ending.

Dill went missing from her home on 23 May 2026. Her mom, an existing client who had previously used our services to help find her missing boy in December (who was safely found three weeks later), reached out to us again on 3 June 2026 for help finding her precious girl.

At first, there wasn’t too much concern, as Dill has always been a bit of an explorer. But as the days stretched into weeks, it became clear that this was unlike her, and worry quickly began to set in.

We started working with Dill that very evening and carried out her first full session on 5 June 2026, after first attempting to guide her home using our Beam of Light. The strongest impression that came through was that Dill was still close to home, but something had frightened her, leaving her uncertain and hesitant to make her way back over the road

Interestingly, the area where we repeatedly connected with Dill was the very same area where her brother had previously been tracked. Missing Pet Solutions - K9 Pet Trackers also came out to track her scent, and their tracking confirmed that her scent was concentrated in and around that same location.

Over the following weeks, we continued connecting with Dill, encouraging her to trust kind people, to show herself when she felt safe, or to follow the Beam of Light home. Every session continued to bring us back to the same area, directly opposite the complex she calls home.

Mom placed a kitty uber in the tracked area, and although Dill was seen there on several occasions, she carefully avoided the trap every single time.

Then, on Wednesday, everything changed.

Mom came across a post that was shared on a group about a black cat being fed every evening in a nearby complex, less than 100 metres from home, and directly opposite the very area where Dill had consistently been tracked and spotted. Mom was in contact with the lady who had put the message out there.

And then last night, came the phone call. The kind lady who had been feeding her called to say that Dill was there. Mom jumped into the car and drove the short distance. Dill was apparently hiding under a car as she arrived. As soon as mom started talking, Dill recognised her voice and began crying. Mom rushed over, knelt down, and the moment Dill saw her, she came running straight towards her.

The wonderful lady kindly lent Mom her cat carrier, Dill was placed safely inside, and the rest is history. After exactly two months, Dill was finally back where she belongs.

Her family has since cat proofed their back garden, ensuring she and her siblings can enjoy the outdoors safely while staying close to home.

Stories like Dill’s remind us why we never give up hope. They remind us that cats are incredibly resilient, that patience is powerful, and that sometimes the smallest breakthrough comes after weeks of uncertainty. Most importantly, they remind us that persistence, teamwork, and faith can lead to the most beautiful reunions.

Welcome home, sweet Dill 🖤What a privilege it has been to be part of your journey home.