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Success stories

Notes from families who got their pets back, in their own words.

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Reporters across the country have covered PetAmberAlert and the families who used our alerts to look for a lost pet. Many of these stories are no longer on the outlets’ own websites, so we link to an archived copy on the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine where needed. A few of the earliest stories use the name we went by then: AmberPetAlert, or Amber Pet Alert.

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From our customers. These are notes families sent us after their pets came home. We share each pet's name with the owner's first name and town only. Every search is different, and no service can promise a lost pet will be found.

Pets back home

Thank-you notes from families we've helped.

Jack, a small white Jack Russell terrier with a black and tan face, standing on a sidewalk

Jack Dog

We found our Jack tonight at about 8:30 PM several miles from our home. He was lost for 5 weeks and four days. Tim found him two weeks earlier and read the poster while visiting a vet’s office. He call the hotline and got in contact with us. Signs, phone calls, newspaper ads and countless visits to the pound did not bring him back home, but your service reunited us with our love! I can’t wait until our children discover that she has come home to us when they wake up tomorrow morning. It will be like Christmas in JUNE! Thanks again!

Isis, a spotted tabby cat lying on a red cushion

Isis Cat

Our kitty Isis escaped out of the car window in NYC traffic and she disappeared. We have searched for her for over 3 weeks, neighbor alert phone calls and visiting shelters in NYC. She finally turned up when a animal shelter in New Jersey had received her poster! Apparently someone visiting the city took her in and drove her to a shelter in New Jersey. We felt so helpless, and it was great to have you guys there for us. Thank you so much!!!

New York City

Lucky, a white Maltese, resting his chin on a cushion

Lucky Dog

My dog Lucky was returned after 7 days thanks to the Amber Alert. I am forever thankful. He is like our little child and the house was so sad without him. Thanks to PetAmberAlert.com and the thoughtful person that call him in, he is back home. Great work and a great service!

Max, a brown dachshund standing on a patio

Max Dog

Me and my dog, Max, were visiting a friend in Arizona when Max was lost. My family immediately contacted Phoenix Animal Control. They posted him on their website and referred us to the PetAmberAlert website for help on finding a lost dog. I followed the Lost Pet Recovery guide and posted flyers door to door. That did the trick! Other than a few scratches, Max was found safe the next morning and we brought him home. We were so pleased with the information offered by PetAmberAlert that they will be sharing it with others in our area! Thanks for all the help!

Arizona

A gray parrot with a red tail perched on the rim of a dish

A parrot lost in a house fire Bird

We had a huge house fire and our Gray Cockatiel Parrot had gotten lost during this tragic incident. I knew in my heart that he did not get burned that day. I had posted signs and went door to door, checking trees all over the neighborhood. However weeks had passed and there was no sign of our beloved bird. The ads ran out and the signs fell down, and hope was fading. Two months later, PetAmberAlert received a call from a man who had some info on a parrot of some type in a town over. We went to check it out and it was him! We will never know what this parrot went through!

Buddy, a black dog with pointed ears, looking up from a dirt path

Buddy Dog

Buddy is back safe at home. The local shelter received a poster from you guys, Thanks, James

James

Two young husky dogs standing together next to potted plants

Two husky brothers Dog

Thank you so much! We are so lucky that our little husky boys stuck together. We will never let them off the leash again and will recommend you to everyone!

A spotted Bengal cat being held in someone’s arms

A Bengal cat Cat

This worked the next day! I had tried posters and looking for him for 4 days! We got called not even 24 hours after the alerts went out!

A brindle boxer standing next to his owner on a brick path

A boxer Dog

We received a phone call from someone who had seen our dog near his home. His wife had received the Amber Alert and knew from the description that it was our lost dog. Thanks to the Amber Alert they had the phone number to contact us!

A small Chinese crested dog in a sweater standing on a wood floor

A Chinese crested Dog

This was a great service, and I was a bit skeptical. However, she did turn up at the local animal shelter on Tuesday – and they had received the report. Long story short, but I think the service is valuable! Thank you! I hope to not have to use it again!!

A white bull terrier puppy in a red harness, smiling, in front of a woodpile

A bull terrier puppy Dog

I would have never in a million years imagined that our puppy could have traveled so far! It is a miracle that he was alive this whole time and I wish he could tell us about his journey. Thank you Pet Amber Alert!

A shepherd mix licking the face of a smaller tan dog outdoors

Two dogs home before a trip Dog

I am very pleased with your service. We were leaving to europe next week. It was such a relief to have our dogs home and safe before we left the country. Thank you for your help. This is such a great program!

A small white and tan Chihuahua sitting on a sofa

A little Chihuahua Dog

Thanks for tracking our little guy down, our family was so sad and empty without him home!

A black and white tuxedo kitten walking across a yellow floor

A tuxedo kitten Cat

Thank you Pet Amber Alert! Our house is once again a happy home!

Reunions our customers shared

Notes sent to us in our customers' own words.

Daisy Dog

I was so afraid this was a scam or a something, and it's NOT. Their flyers were everywhere they said they would be (I checked, trust me!!!), The first person who called me specifically mentioned seeing Daisy's PetAmberAlert.com's flyer in Petco, and upon coming across her in a parking lot they called Petco to get the number off the flyer so they could call me. Three hours later Daisy was home.

Shawna · Tysons Corner, VA

Marley Cat

I finally have my cat, Marley, back as of early this morning. Everyone was trying to get him with no success. I set up a live catch trap at a lady's house that saw one of your flyers. Actually she started chasing a piece of paper with you info, called you and got my phone number. At 5AM I got a call that my cat was in the trap. I took him in the trap to the animal ER and his microchip matched. It was dark so I could not see him until he was in the light. I took him to his vet when they opened and he tested negative for any bad things. I came home and plugged in the Christmas Tree this morning. I HAVE MY CHRISTMAS MIRACLE AFTER 4 MONTHS THANKS TO YOU! YOU ARE AWESOME!

Karen · Austin, TX

Mikey Parrot

Three days after I lost my parrot I ordered a pet amber alert. Greenburgh Animal Control came to my workplace and asked me if I was looking for a lost parrot. They told me where they had brought Mikey, and I was reunited with him! I credit Pet Amber Alert with this.

Kenneth · Elmsford, NY

Annie Dog

My neighborhood just came alive with this, amazing the number of people that helped find her. Neighbors even went outside and kept calling my dogs name.

Elizabeth · Alpharetta, GA

Wrong Way Dog

The PetAmberAlert went out and in 4 hrs I received a call to come pick him up from the people who found him. Thank you so much for all you do!

Cliff · Radcliff, KY

Duke Bird

My bird has been found and brought to a Petco which had the flier you sent them. Thanks to you, I have my bird, Duke back! Thank you!!!

Laura · Fredericksburg, VA

Artichoke Cat

A neighbor heard the phone Amber Alert and called me. He had Arti taken by Animal Control. We were able to get him immediately. I cannot thank your organization enough. I can now sleep at night knowing my pet is safe and secure. Thank you so much.

Helen · Denver, CO

Bentley Dog

Thanks for your help, we located him a few hours ago. You run a great service and I'll be sure to let my friends know all about it!

Anthony · Newport Beach, CA

Bert Dog

Bert is home safe and sound. The whole neighborhood knew he was missing, and I credit you for that. Thank you so much for your help!

Thomas · Oakland, CA

Bogey Dog

Bogey was found and turned into the St. Louis Animal Control. They received your fax alert and called me right away. Thank you!

Joe · St Louis, MO

Bosco Dog

I would not have my dog back if I had not paid for this service. He had already been gone for two weeks and this was my last hope at getting him back. It was the best money spent and worth every cent. A lady contacted me because she had seen the Petamberalert at Petco when she went to buy Bosco food. She had him since the day he went missing three weeks prior. He had gotten in the car with her son. He was very well taken care, fed well and was taken to the park each day while he was gone. He even had a new collar with an engraved new name. If she had not seen your flyer posted he would not have come home to us and our children. Thank you so much.

Leslie · Alexander, AR

Boy Dog

I HAVE TO THANK YOU SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH! YOUR SERVICE REALLY WORKED! MY NEIGHBOR GOT A PHONE CALL FROM YOUR SERVICE TODAY & THEY CONTACTED ME. I WAS REUNITED WITH MY BEAUTIFUL PUPPY. I AM SO THANKFUL FOR YOUR SERVICE! I HUNG 40 POSTERS EVERYWHErE BUT YOUR SERVICE IS WHAT BROUGHT MY DOG BACK TO US!!! THIS IS TRULY A MIRACLE!

Jennifer · Phoenix, AZ

Buddy Dog

I am thankful that both dogs are back. Buddy was found as a direct success of your calls. Please feel free to use me as a reference or testimonial.

Harris · Fredericksburg, VA

Buddy Dog

I received tremendous support from my town after the alert went out. I know how effective your service is and would not hesitate to use it again!

Mark · Circle Pines, MN

Cellie Dog

This service was very helpful and very fast. I was very satisfied with the quick response. The phone calls to all the neighbors really helped; I never would have been able to do that on my own. I recommend PetAmberAlert.com to everyone that has lost a pet; don't waste any time.

Vanessa · San Antonio, TX

Charlie Dog

We found Charlie thanks to your service! Someone heard the alert and then a day later saw him in his backyard, cornered him, and then called us. We are forever grateful to your service. Please put us on any list to help find other lost dogs in the area! We want to pay it forward 🙂

Katie · Audubon, PA

Chester Dog

Thank you for all your help. We found our dog, thanks to the PetAmberAlert poster. I would highly recommend your program to anyone who loses a pet.

William · Columbia, SC

Dottie Dog

Dotti has been found...thank God!....thank you sooooo much for your fast service...

Amanda · Alma, MI

Dysis Dog

A woman saw the poster you sent on facebook and then again later today in a pet store. She called and our precious Dysis is home again.

Vickie · White Settlement, TX

Ella Dog

One of the amber alert voice mail messages went to the secretary at the school across the street. The secretary called me to find out details, then called her friend, the teacher at the school who found Ella and took her home. The teacher then called me to arrange pickup.

Michelle · Bowie, MD

Flower Dog

Great! I was very confident that eventualy when my fluff went to the vet that they would recognise her. I spoke with my vet and they also recommended Pet Amber Alert. I had a few people call me from the Amber Alert 🙂 I would suggest it to anyone who lost a pet. Thank you 🙂

Mikele · Tempe, AZ

Ginger Dog

I was very doubtful about hiring your service but I had to do something to find my puppy, so I took a chance and I have no regrets whatsoever! A Petco groomer saw the amberalert and she had found Ginger, no collar, no tags and no sweater! She called me thanks to the poster you sent. I will definitly recomend your service. It was worth every penny!

Laura · Anaheim, CA

Gizmo Dog

I got a call from the Woodridge police saying a woman had reported she had found a dog two days previously and that she was going to hold onto him for a few days before giving him to a shelter. When the police received the Pet Amber Alert they remembered the woman had called two days previously. They called me and gave me her number saying she had reported a dog similar to the one in the photo. When I called her she described Gizmo perfectly, I then went to her house where I was reunited with Gizmo once again! I'm so happy to have him back home 🙂

Michelle · Carlstadt, NJ

Goldie Dog

Thank you. Several vets and shelters called and gave support; that they would call back if Goldie shows up. I received a call today about 11 AM from the Hempstead Animal Shelter to come in immediately to pick up Goldie.

Pamela · Hempstead, NY

Gus Dog

A woman called me yesterday and said she had Gus. She found us through the pet amber alert. Thank you so much.

Jane · San Antonio, TX

Hazel Dog

Amazing. Thanks to the poster alert, the police was able to contact us.

Dennis · Lindenhurst, IL

Hoover Dog

Thank you for your help. A neighbor received your phone message and called me. I now have him back!! Great work!! I highly recommend you!!

Peggy · Powhatan, VA

Lily Cat

Our cat Lily came home tonight after 12 days and nights. We don't know where she has been but Pet Amber Alert really did get the word out about her being lost! Great system. I would recommend it to anyone who has lost a pet.

Joyce · Saginaw, MI

LuLu Dog

Thank you, you are a God send. We found her today after someone got your phone message and then saw my neon poster. Success story! Lulu is home. Thanks again.

Mary · Fort Lauderdale, FL

Mac Cat

After 20 hours of searching we were giving up hope and decided to spend the money for petamberalert. It gave us hope when the light of hope was dimming. Thank you so much for your service.

Caitlin · Hendersonville, TN

Miles Dog

The 70+ year old woman that found him would have not looked for or called anyone if not for the Phone PetAmberAlert. Thank you so much for this service!

Kelly · Schenectady, NY

Millie Dog

The family that had found her the night before called one of the local vet offices and they said that they had an Amber Alert that was issued earlier that day for her. She contacted us and we were able to meet up with her and get our baby back home!! I would recommend this service to anyone who has lost their pet. Within 3 hours of getting the email that the alert was issued we had our dog back at home safe.

Pete · Keller, TX

Mocha Dog

We wanted to contact you and let you know that we found our dog, mocha. She was found via a poster alert and we thank you for your help. We would recommend your website to anyone. Thanks again.

William · West Chester, OH

Mooshu Dog

We got him back thanks to you. I will sing your phrases to anyone who asks

Marianna · Montclair, NJ

Mr. Kitty Cat

Found him thanks to your calls today!!! Thanks very much 🙂

April · Richmond, VA

Pepe Cat

Thanks to your Neighbor Phone Alert System we received a call about our cat "hanging out" near a bird feeder in the neighborhood we didn't expect him to wander off to. We strongly believe your service is priceless and we encourage everyone to use it as soon as one realizes the pet is missing! I wish I did that the minute Pepe went missing. We might have found him even sooner. I sincerely hope I will never have to use it again, but if so I will do it in a heartbeat and will recommend it to any friends in need. Many thanks!!!

Olaf · Naperville, IL

Powder Dog

PetAmberAlert.com did their dialing and he is now back home, enjoying a can of sardines and high end vet chow. God I’m glad its over.

Sean · Hollywood, FL

Quest Dog

Quest was lost in a remote mountain area for seven days. He was eventually found by a lady who received a PetAmberAlert days earlier.

Fletcher · Suches, GA

Sadie Dog

The woman who found Sadie took her to the vet and they had the amber alert from you. Thank you so much for your help in finding Sadie. She has two broken bones in her foot, but otherwise is doing well and happy to be home.

Cassandra · Ladson, SC

Sally Dog

We had given up hope when we signed up as the dog had been gone for 5 days. In less than a day, we got a call from an animal shelter that recognized her from your alert. Thanks and feel free to put me on your reference list!!

James · Franklin, TN

Sancho Dog

Sancho has been found! We are absolutely overjoyed....your service changed our lives. A million, billion thank your does not even begin to cover it...

Amanda · Oakland, CA

Skip Dog

Thank you a neighbor found my dog thanks to the phone alert

Kim · Richmond, CA

Spanky Cat

My cat was found, she was up high in a tree for 2 days after being chased by a dog. People saw her but did not know what to do until they got the phone alert

Bernadette · Brooklyn, NY

Taylor Cat

The service was fast with getting the word out using the poster. I received three phone calls within an hour of alerting the 250 neighbors, saying they had received the alert and would keep their eyes open for her. Thank you so much. What a great service.

Jannen · Lorton, VA

Wednesday Cat

Our cat Wednesday was found tonight and is now home safely. We owe it all to PetAmberAlert! We launched the alert more than two weeks ago and immediately got many responses. The first call we got was from an individual who reported a cat that looked like her in his yard but the lead didn't pan out and she wasn't seen again...until tonight! That very same person who made that first call to us had kept the information, been watchful, and saw her go under his deck this evening. He contacted us immediately and with some coaxing, we got her out.

Jim · Camillus, NY

Yuengling Dog

Almost instantaneously after the phone alert went out we got a call from a family in our town who had seen our dog in their back yard. I had to climb over their fence and get around their Pit Bull, but I got my little Pug back! Bless you.

Vallarie · Luthersville, GA

Zoe Dog

Zoe was returned to us after 4 days on the run! A man spotted her on his way to work and remembered the amber alert phone call to his home 2 days prior.

Barbara · Norfolk, VA

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