A Happy Holiday HomeSafe Story

A Happy Holiday HomeSafe Story


Max, our 13-year-old Shepherd/Husky-cross, ran away from home on December 17th. The last time we saw him, he was running toward the bush behind our home. My partner and I followed what we thought were Max's tracks through the fields and bush for two hours without setting eyes on our dog.

Our search was was very frustrating. We eventually become separated ... and, miles from home, I fell in the frozen field and sustain a knee injury. I was driven home by a kind woman whose backyard I finally found myself in.

As soon I returned home I posted a missing dog report on PetLynx. Then, I spent a very long, very sad weekend thinking that old Max  -- who's sight and hearing are very poor -- had either frozen to death or may have been attacked by coyotes.

My partner never gave up hope that Max would find his way home. Eventually, he did .... but not on his own!

A school teacher had spotted Max walking down the middle of the highway, being dodged and honked at by passing traffic. She loaded him into her car and took him to the Dundas Animal Hospital were they sheltered him and searched for his owner. They found our report on PetLynx and called me Monday morning.

We are so grateful to ...
the woman who drove me home when I hurt my leg,
the teacher who rescued Max off the highway,
the people at Dundas Animal Clinic who cared for Max,
and the people at PetLynx for helping Max get home ... safe!

You are all truly Christmas angels and we cannot thank you enough!!!!

        Merry Christmas

        Susan and Max

Posted by Terri Perrin, Online Communications Editor

Injured Dog Struggles to Raise Litter of Five: Four Puppies and One Kitten!

At  PetLynx  Corporation we LOVE happy endings! So we are thrilled to share this amazing story from Edmonton, Alberta, of how love and family are important .... especially at Christmas!

She was a young, homeless single mom trying to raise her puppies, but true to the spirit of the season there was room for one more...

The badly injured  German Shepherd-cross was caring for her newborn puppies — and a kitten — on a central Alberta reserve when she was found by rescue volunteer Criss Gerwin.

Gerwing took the entire family to the Edmonton Humane Society, where veterinarians thought they'd have to amputate the mother dog's bad leg. But local vet, Dr. Milton Ness, Capilano Veterinary Clinic, volunteered to do a special surgery that saved her hind quarter.

The dog is expected to fully recover.  She, her puppies and her kitten may soon be available for adoption. Her new name -- Esperanza -- bodes well for her and her furry family's future — it means "hope" in Spanish.

Check out this amazing rescue story in the Winnipeg Free Press

Posted by Terri Perrin, Online Communications Editor

Holiday Safety for Fluffy and Fido

Christmas can be a hazardous time for our animal companions. You may think the possibility of a problem is remote, it isn’t. Veterinarians see many dogs that succumb to avoidable conditions. By being aware of the risks, you can take precautions.

Check out this article in Dogs in Canada magazine to find out how chocolates, rich food, plants and more could put your pet at risk during the festive season.

Posted by Terri Perrin, Online Communications Editor

Dog Rescues Human

In the spirit of love and compassion that is the foundation of the Christmas season, we share the following adoption story as a way to acknowledge and thank people across Canada who work tirelessly to rescue and re-home lost, abandoned and abused animals.

In the companion animal industry we always talk about humans adopting animals... but in many cases it is the animals who give unconditionally of their love and are our salvation. Enjoy this adoption story from an dog's point of view! 

Merry Christmas from PetLynx Corporation

I RESCUED A HUMAN TODAY. 
 

Her eyes met mine as she walked down the corridor peering apprehensively into the kennels. I felt her need instantly and knew I had to help her. I wagged my tail, not too exuberantly, so she wouldn't be afraid.

Lost Cat Returned to Family after 2-1/2 Months

Another heart-warming HomeSafe story!

Saturday evening of the Labour Day long weekend I saw an orange cat hanging around in the dark in a big parking lot at a mall. I happened to have a can of cat food with a flip lid in the car, so I laid an open can down for him. He scurried right over and gobbled it up.

The cat was so hungry I knew that he must be lost... so I took him home, kept him safe in my garage, then posted his information on PetLynx and Kijiji. I knew I couldn't keep him as I already have three cats of my own.

If I couldn't find the owner, I had planned to take him to a neighbourhood vet clinic on Tuesday morning. On Monday, I received a welcome phone call and at 7:00 that night a man came over and identified the cat as 'Oliver'. His family was ever so grateful to have him back as he had been missing for two and a half months and they had assumed their much loved cat was dead!

I have since heard back from the family and was relived to hear that Oliver had settled back in nicely. Thank God for PetLynx! I had never used this service before. We have rescued and found homes for a number of cats over the years.... but this time it was so easy because of PetLynx! God bless you for your filling a much needed void the SPCA just can't match! 

Hooray! Deb E.

Calgary

Posted by Terri Perrin, Online Communications Editor

Macy's Goes to the Dogs!

Cesar Millan joins Swiffer and Macy's to Help Dogs and Cats Find Homes for  the Holidays 

Procter and Gamble's Swiffer brand is sponsoring Macy's Union Square 24th Annual Holiday Pet Adoption Windows in an effort to help local dogs and cats find loving homes just in time for the holidays. This marks the first year that Swiffer will be the premier sponsor of the Macy's Holiday Pet Adoption Windows, which runs from November 19 through January 2.

Lost, then Found, Thanks to PetLynx

Asha is a 9 year old, Shih Tzu but she looks and acts like a puppy. She has come to work with my husband and me since we opened our office in 2005. Our patients have come to expect seeing her as soon as they walk through the door, and as you might expect, Asha looks forward to seeing them, too

The day Asha went missing from our office was, by far, one of the worst moments of my life. We have had Asha since she was a puppy and I panicked at the thought of never seeing her again. Of course, worst case scenarios immediately ran through my head!

Petsecure Pet Insurance Ensures BC SPCA's Adopted Pets are "All taken care of

PetLynx Corporation is please to share some exciting news from one of our  industry partners!

On November 29, 2010, Petsecure pet insurance and the BC SPCA are proud to announce a new partnership that will provide all cats and dogs adopted through the BC SPCA with a six-week trial of pet insurance through Petsecure's Adoptsecure Program.

Each pet adopted from any of the 36 BC SPCA branches across British Columbia will go home with a trial of Petsecure pet insurance for accidents and illness valued at up to $500.

Three cheers for PetLynx!

Our goal at PetLynx is to provide pet families with the best possible chance for recovering lost pets by automating real-time searches of registered admissions at emergency hospitals, shelters, clinics, and pounds, and by providing important recovery tools the whole community can access with a simple web browser.

Whether it is PetLynx Automatch technology that helps bring a lost pet home or not ... we love a good HomeSafe story! Here are a few recent short and sweet accolades for PetLynx:

Thanks for the PetLynx Team, I found my cat Taddy. What a great use of the computer! He is so happy to be at home, his behavior has changed, he even sleeps with me and the dog now.

     Harry

Thanks to PetLynx I have found my pet. She was accidentally locked in my neighbor's garage.

     Sandra

Maggie has been found. Thank you, PetLynx, for this service.
     Cecil

I have Elli back ... thanks to the PetLynx website ... though it was a poster on a mailbox that ultimately resulted in her return. :) Please update my 'lost' pet to 'found!

    Thanks
    Gord

Do YOU have a HomeSafe story to share? Email us today!

Posted by Terri Perrin, Online Communications Editor

PetLynx Corporation passes the 1 Million registered entities mark

CALGARY, 24 November 2010: PetLynx Corporation is pleased to announce that it has achieved a significant milestone in the emergence of its production database by registering the one millionth entity in its automated pet recovery service.

PetLynx is Canada’s only information network for storing companion animal information and manages Canada’s most recognizable pet services brand. PetLynx automated recovery services are used in more than 211 urban centers across the country and the company has received support to move forward with automating recovery and information services for the rest of Canada.

Companion Animal Industry Embraces Change

5th Annual Summit for Urban Animal Strategies leaves delegates feeling optimistic

 

Collective compassion and a forward-thinking spirit of collaboration was the foundation for discussions at the 5th Annual International Summit for Urban Animal Strategies (ISUAS) held at Lake Louise, Alberta, 13 – 16 October 2010.

Over the course of the four days, more than 80 delegates attended a series of presentations, networking sessions and an open forum that provided opportunities to share ideas, set goals, form new alliances and consider various strategies to develop National Codes of Conduct for homing animals in urban municipalities. The event was deemed a great success with delegates from across Canada returning to their respective communities full of enthusiasm and optimism that the state-of-the-art in urban animal strategies is about to undergo a revolutionary change.

The overall success and spirit of collaboration fostered at the Summit can be summed up by comments received from delegates:

• The Summit is always a highlight for the year for our organization!
• I come away from the Summit rejuvenated and ready to tackle new projects. 
• Networking is extremely important to further improve our own programs. It provides the   opportunity to see what works … and what does not.
• Right people, right info, right time!  We are poised to work together to have true impact.I look forward to everyone reporting on our accomplishments at the next Summit. 
• Hats off to the PetLynx team for creating the environment and opportunity. 
• This was the best Summit to date and reflects a growing respect within the industry.

Australia Proposes Tough New Pet Purchasing Law

Children under the age of 18 will no longer be able to buy pets without their parents' permission in Victoria (Australia) if the Brumby government is re-elected.

RSPCA Victoria president Hugh Wirth said he was "thrilled" with the government's election package of animal protection measures, which includes a ban on selling pets to minors.

Dr Wirth said the change would make it illegal for children to buy pets without their parents' permission and sellers could face fines of between $1000 and $2000 for doing so.

 

"The reason we requested the government to do that is by law at age 18 everyone is deemed to be mature enough to make a positive decision and be accountable for that decision," he said today.

READ MORE....

Posted by Terri Perrin, Online Communications Editor

Petsecure Pet Insurance's 'FURther the Fight' Campaign

November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month

Petsecure pet insurance is joining the fight against pet cancer with their November Pet Cancer Awareness Month campaign, ‘FURther the Fight’, on Facebook and Twitter ... and PetLynx Corporation is pleased to be able to help them promote this campaign!

For every new fan to join their Facebook page or follow them on Twitter in the month of November, Petsecure pet insurance will donate $1 to the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) Pet Trust Fund, towards pet cancer research.

More Short & Sweet HomeSafe Stories

PetLynx helps animal companions get home ... safe!


PetLynx turned out to be very successful for me as I found Oreo the very next night.  A lady had found him and posted it on PetLynx. Thank you very much for this site,  I didn't even know that it existed until my dog went missing.

    Sherry

I have PetLynx to thank for reuniting me and my pet! After three months of seemingly endless searching, within 5 minutes of posting her on PetLynx she was found! I was overjoyed with tears and was so happy to see my pet was safe. Thank you PetLynx and Calgary Animal Services. Without you I wouldn't have been able to find my cat :) .

   Kendra

Thanks to PetLynx I have my dog is now home safe and sound. I would like to thank you and your staff for a job well done. So, on behalf of Sheeba (my friend's dog which I lost) and myself, I'd like to thank all who helped with her safe return!

Pearl O.

Find out how PetLynx could help your pet get HomeSafe? Click here.

Posted by Terri Perrin, Online Communications Editor

Cats need our help ... this is the help they need!

THE OPPORTUNITY: Care for Cats and the Year of the Cat are the first major initiatives resulting from ideas born at the International Summit for Urban Animal Strategies. This national program will enable all sectors of the companion animal industry to work together to tackle the cat overpopulation crisis while raising the social status and value of cats in our communities.

Care for Cats is a long-term project that will respond to the cat overpopulation crisis by creating and distributing public education programs and support materials, encouraging community collaboration across all industry sectors; providing accurate resources; and collecting and evaluating national metrics to measure success.

  We cannot expect to completely solve the cat crisis in a single year. Care for Cats was formed ... Year of the Cat is its first project.
Launch date: January 2011.

Happy, Healthy Cat Photo Contest!

At PetLynx Corporation we know that cats are much-loved and valued members of your family. So we want to share this good news about an exciting new photo contest!

America’s Golden Girl Betty White is joining forces with Sergeant’s® Pet Care Products and Morris Animal Foundation for the Happy, Healthy Cat Photo Contest.

The contest celebrates Morris Animal Foundation’s annual campaign to bring attention to feline health and features the wide range of products from Sergeant’s Pet Care that promote happier, healthier  lives for cats.

The contest runs October 26 to December 15, 2010. Enter @ sergeants.com

Tips to Keep Dogs HomeSafe

It is good to know what to do when you lose your dog ... but it is better to do your best to prevent your pet from getting lost in the first place!

Here are some valuable tips from PetLynx Corporation and the American Kennel Club:

Don't be a Fraidy Cat!

Entertain your friends and family this Halloween with these spooky dog tales from the good folks at Dogs in Canada Magazine.

Click here for some Halloween safety tips for people AND pets!

PetLynx wishes you a a safe and Happy Halloween.

Posted by Terri Perrin, Online Communications Editor

Thank you! Gracias! Merci!

No matter how you say it ... these pet parents are simply thrilled to have found their animal companions! PetLynx was pleased to have played a role in their recovery. 

Our lost cat has been FOUND! Thank you so much for your site. You are doing a wonderful job of reuniting lost pets with their owners.

   Irene L., Edmonton

I am letting you know that my cat Oscar came home a few weeks ago and is safe and sound. This is a fantastic service and thank you for having kept me posted with possible cats that were a match to my cat.  Keep up the great work.

   Sincerely, Maria

 

My cat showed up on Saturday night after being missing for 16 days. He was none the worse for wear but it took a few years off my life though! Thank Heavens he's  back ... and thank you for your help!

   Susan D.

I used PetLynx today to help reunite a stray dog I found with it's owner. Thank you for providing this service.

   Paul D.

Do you have a PetLynx HomeSafe story to share? Email us now!

Want to know about PetLynx? Click here!

Posted by Terri Perrin, Online Communications Editor

Support Iams Homes 4 the Holidays Event

Do you 'LIKE' the idea of helping homeless animals?

Then PetLynx encourages you to help Iams -- one of our valued industry partners -- reach their goal of finding homes for 1.5 million animals during the annual Iams Homes4theHolidays event.

In addition to sponsoring a North America-wide adoption drive, Iams will be donating up to 2 million bowls of food to the North American shelter network via their social media campaign!

You can help by:

• Adopting a pet from an animal shelter.
• Clicking "Like" on Iams' Facebook page to donate pet food.
• Sharing the Facebook page with friends and family ... so they can click "Like" to donate food, too!

Visit the Iams Facebook page to support the campaign by commenting or clicking 'LIKE'.

Posted by Terri Perrin, Online Communications Editor

Could YOU resist adopting Harvey?

This creative video may be promoting the power of television advertising ...

but at PetLynx Corporation we felt it does double-duty by promoting adoptions from animal shelters!

Too bad every 'Harvey' can't get this kind of promotion ...

so that all homeless companion animals could be HomeSafe!

Find out how you can help a homeless animal this year!

Check out Iams Homes4the Holidays.

Posted by Terri Perrin, Online Communications Editor

More Short & Sweet HomeSafe Stories

At PetLynx we love HomeSafe stories that tug at our heart strings or make us smile ... but we appreciate receiving 'Readers' Digest'-style condensed versions of your success stories, too! Here are some recent snippets from the E-files:

Our cat Bella came home after being lost for 48 hours. My daughter did some Internet research and discovered that it is better to look for a lost cat at night. Her persistence paid off! After going outside a few times and calling her name, Bella came running to her from a few houses down. We are so happy to have her home! Thanks for letting us post our precious Bella on the PetLynx site.

The McGinnis family

Announcing the 2010 Summit Award Winners!

CALGARY, ALBERTA, 18 OCTOBER 2010: Close to 100 delegates and guests gathered at the beautiful Chateau Fairmont Lake Louise, Alberta, on Friday, October 15th, to celebrate the achievements of their colleagues at the 5th Annual International Summit for Urban Animal Strategies (ISUAS) gala awards night.

Summit Awards were presented in a dozen different categories, representing all four sectors of the companion animal industry including:

    •    animal control and legislative enforcement,
    •    animal welfare,
    •    animal health and wellness, and
    •    animal services.

Winners were determined by current ISUAS delegates and alumnus in good standing who cast their ballots via a confidential computerized voting system.

Dixie is HomeSafe in Regina

Dixie, a 13-year old Border Collie/Sheltie cross had a lot of people very worried when she slipped  out a gate and ran away. Perhaps she was disoriented considering that there was plenty of action at the home at the time. There were construction workers in the yard, the family was on vacation and a relative was caring for the dog!

A call to the Regina Humane Society directed the dog's caregiver to the PetLynx website and she says it was very helpful. Thankfully, the run-away was apprehended within the hour ... so this HomeSafe story has a very happy ending!

Posted by Terri Perrin, Online Communications Editor

Cats Comfort Breast Cancer Patients

People and Pets HomeSafe

When the words "pink" and "cat" are used in the same sentence, it's usually referring to a kitten's nose. But this October, "thinking pink" and talking about cats takes on a whole new meaning, thanks to the folks at Purina Cat Chow!

Recognizing the remarkable bond between cats and breast cancer patients, this October, Purina Cat Chow is making a contribution to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation for every specially-marked product sold. The target goal is $100,000. 

According to Susan Molenda, vice president of marketing for Nestle Purina PetCare, "The support and comfort cats provide during these difficult times reinforces the important role pets play in our lives and to society, and we are pleased to lend our support to this worthy cause."  

Proof That Dogs Can Think!

Looking for your lost pet on PetLynx?

Need something to make you smile and take away some worry ... if only for a few minutes??

Watch as this dog develops a strategy to fetch his toy ... without jumping in the pool.

Too bad we can't teach them to use a telephone to call home when they are lost! #:-)

Posted by Terri Perrin, Online Communications Editor

An iPad App for Pets? You bet!

O.K. ... we know this has nothing to do with lost and found pets ... but at PetLynx Corporation we like to encourage pet families to have fun and strengthen the bond they share with their animal companions!

Own on iPad? Share your home with a lap cat? Then here is something fun you can try to keep your cat occupied on a cold winter night! (Not sure if many dogs would be willing to get in on the action!)

DolfBall is a straightforward, addictive, time-killing game you can play with your friends - OR - your pets on your iPad! Yes, there is actually a "Pet Mode" - the first of its kind for an iPad app. And it's free on iTunes and already getting a bunch of chatter. 

The game was invented by a guy named Dofl Y.H. Yun - a senior developer at one of NY's top digital agencies, Firstborn.  Pretty hilarious.  Especially if you have a cooperative pet.

Click here to view a kitty playing DolfBall on an iPad ... even though he (or she) is a little camera shy. :)

Posted by Terri Perrin, Online Communications Editor

PetLynx Makes a Match ... Before Newspaper Ad was Published!

If this dog's guardian had updated her contact  information and been registered with PetLynx, this dog would have been HomeSafe in under an hour ... But, thanks to PetLynx, this story still has a happy ending!

My husband and I saw a sweet little dog crossing a busy road on its own. We turned around right away to rescue it and watched in horror as she was almost hit by a car! Lucky for everyone, she survived that encounter and we picked her up safely on the other side of the road. She was wearing a collar and license tag so I called the city pound, but the information on her tag had not been updated.

Concerned About Pet Overpopulation?

Consider "Fixing 'em while they're young"


At PetLynx Corporation we are committed to ensuring all pets have HomeSafe homes. That's why we want to share this importance resource addressing the topic of pediatric spaying and neutering of puppies and kittens. This could very well be a big part of the solution to North America's homeless pet overpopulation problem!


PetSmart Charities has an educational video that will help reduce homeless pet overpopulation by training veterinarians on how to perform spay/neuter surgeries on puppies and kittens as small as two pounds and as young as 6-8 weeks old.

The Dog is Fine ... But Beware of the Driver!

This dog is a dangerous distraction!

At PetLynx, our goal is to help get (and keep) pets HomeSafe ... and we were surprised to learn that a recent study revealed that 2/3 of dog owners admit to engaging in distracting activities with their dogs while driving!

Dogs are wonderful companions and can be fun to bring along for a car ride. However, this can mean added distractions for the driver. A recent survey conducted by the American Auto Association (AAA) asked dog owners how often they drive with their dog and about their habits behind the wheel.

The survey found that drivers not only love to bring Fido along, but they also often engage in risky behaviors when man's best friend is along for the ride.

Puppy Owner Thinks "PetLynx is Awesome!"

My five-month-old border collie X puppy, Kimowan, slipped through an open gate or under the fence... and was only gone for a few minutes when I noticed she had escaped.

After a quick search of the neighborhood, I Googled the Internet for help in finding her.  I was directed to the Edmonton Humane Society and then to PetLynx. I registered  with PetLynx, uploaded a picture, and right away it showed me potential matches with pictures and descriptions of dogs that fit my dog's description.

Unfortunately, Kimowan was not in those matches but I looked through the other pictures and Viola!, there she was! I was delighted and relieved that someone had posted a photo on PetLynx so quickly.

Previous to losing Kimowan, I did not know about Petlynx ... but I do now and will refer any of my friends if they ever lose their beloved pets. We are very happy that Kimowan is home safe and happy! PetLynx is awesome!

Thanks sooooo much for helping me find my puppy.

Liz

PetLynx and Partners Launch HomeSafe™ Canada Initiative

The "official" launch date is March 2011 ... but we are so excited we can't wait to tell you about the new HomeSafe RDOG and RCAT initiatives! This innovative new program is a result of months of collaborative effort between:

• PetLynx Corporation 
• Canadian Kennel Club
• Dogs in Canada Magazine
• Iams and
• Petsecure

Although each of these companies represent a different sector of the companion animal industry, when it comes to our animal companions, we all share a common goal ...

You Can Teach an Old Dog New Tricks!

PetLynx Corporation's Industry Partners ....

Iams and the Canadian Kennel Club Kick-Off Third Annual Rdog Week
 

TORONTO /CNW/ - The day goes to the dogs as Iams, in support of the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), celebrates Rdogs - Responsible Dog Owner Groups - across the country. Starting September 27, dog owners from coast-to-coast are invited to discover the joys and responsibilities of being a pet parent during the week long campaign aimed at educating Canadians on being responsible dog owners and raising awareness about the role canine companions play in our communities.

Announcing the 2010 National Urban Animal Survey

As many of you know, PetLynx Corporation established the National Urban Animal Survey (NUAS) in 2007 to fill the void we perceived for an evidence-based approach to decision making in the companion animal industry.  In 2010, we are once again moving to change the paradigm for information and intelligence in this industry.

PetLynx is pleased to announce that Socialstruct Advisory Group has been contracted to assist us to develop the next generation of Market Services and Intelligence tools for this industry.  Using the largest pool of subscribers and working with our industry partners we will prepare a National Urban Animal Report each November.

Healing Pets. Helping People.

September is Pet Health Insurance Month and PetSecure Pet Insurance is pleased that the Farley Foundation has come on board as a contest sponsor and has donated a plush ‘Farley’ doll to include in the Grand Prize!

One Cat, Two Cats, Black Cat, New Cat?

Look-a-Like black cats cause this pet family double trouble!


Nellie the cat went missing one Monday but it was day or so before this pet family realized it because their two cats look exactly the same, go outside at will and rarely hang out together. It was Wednesday morning before they realized they were missing one cat!

"I contacted the Animal Shelter who directed me to PetLynx," explained Margaret F. "I provided a description on PetLynx and got regular reports of similar found cats. I went to the Animal Shelter on Thursday to look at the cats there but didn't see our Nellie. However, the young woman at the Shelter told me of a black cat that had been found injured in my area and taken to a local veterinary clinic."

Lama's Lost & Found Tale

Lama is a middle-aged Shih Tzu. Her family left for a holiday in Europe, having made arrangements for the dog to have a holiday of her own with friends. The designated dog-sitters, however, were away for the first couple of days, so Lama went to another friend's home for the August long weekend. As luck would have it, when Lama was put outside for a few minutes on Friday night she squeezed under the fence and disappeared!

Mass hysteria amongst all family friends ensued. We called the Burlington Humane Society and Animal Rescue and put up posters, registered on PetLynx and called the local veterinary clinics. It was a holiday weekend, so mostly we had to leave messages, no comfort in that! We waited....

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Posted by Terri Perrin, Online Communications Editor

More Short & Sweet HomeSafe Thank You Notes

We are thrilled to report that Sheba was found and is now home.... safe. Her recovery was directly related to the PetLynx lost photo album. Thank you very much for your efforts and service!

Sincerely yours,

    Bea H.

Yeah!! My cat Jemmy is at home safe and sound.  She tends to go off on her own to escape all the rescue cats I have in my home and garden. I hadn't seen her for a few days and was really worried that she was hit on the road and I didn't know. She came home later that evening looking for her dinner. Thanks to everyone who tried to help me find her. There were several matches from the pound site, I feel so sorry for the ones that don't get rescued or returned home. :(

      Jemmy's Mom

Our much-loved pet, Mushka, has been found thanks to a really nice family!!! Thank you PetLynx for being there for us!
       Traci

Thank you so much for listing our missing pet cat, Misti, on PetLynx. She was found by a neighbor! I would like to thank you so very much for this service of locating lost pets and I hope that every owner who is missing a pet will soon be reunited. Thank you very, very much!

      Leah

Beehive-eating Labrador Retriever Takes Home 2nd Annual VPI Hambone Award

At PetLynx Corporation we know that pet insurance is a great way to help keep pets HomeSafe. Here is a great story of how having the foresight to invest in pet insurance for their fun-loving Labrador has paid off for one California family!

Veterinary Pet Insurance Co. (VPI) asked the public to decide which pet with the most unusual health insurance claim in 2010 would take home the 2nd annual VPI Hambone Award.

Between August 2 and August 16, 2010 nearly 3,000 people visited www.VPIHamboneAward.com to choose among the 12 nominees and select their favorite.

The votes are in, and this year’s award goes to Ellie, a Labrador retriever from Santee, California. Bee-lieve it or not, Ellie  ate an entire beehive and its thousands of inhabitants!!

Registered Entities on PetLynx System Surpass 500,000

PetLynx Corporation is pleased to report August production numbers and several new benchmarks for the PetLynx Automated National Recovery System in Canada.

• Registered entities rose to 515,069, made up of 251,634 pets and 263,435 associates
• The system handled 4,723 automated recovery episodes, bringing the system total to 171,942
• Page views were 1,276,941, setting a new benchmark
• Web hits were 3,986,293, setting a new benchmark
• The system automatically supported 11,891 sites and 31,764 log-ins

During August, the PetLynx production system began to see increased activity associated with the Canadian Kennel Club as a PetLynx Recovery Subscription was added to registered dogs. Approximately 59,000 of the 69,749 new animal registrations in August were from this program. 

During the first eight months of 2010, the PetLynx production system registered 202,159 entities which is 39.2% of the entities registered on the system in total.

Management expects the subscription and registry aspects of the business to accelerate as the HomeSafe program hits the market later this year.

 Posted by Terri Perrin, Online Communications Editor

September is National Pet Health Insurance Month

At PetLynx we love to share good news from our industry partners. Here's some exciting news about a great contest from the good folks at Petsecure!

September is National Pet Health Insurance Month and Petsecure wants to remind all pet parents about the importance of insuring their animal companions.

Did you know that in Canada, over 50% of households have pets ... but only 1% of them are insured!

Pet insurance is a valuable way of ensuring you can provide your pet with the best possible care, without having to worry about the cost.

To help spread the message, Petsecure pet insurance is offering a contest throughout veterinary clinics across Canada and on our website, giving pet parents the opportunity to win big!

Fill out a Petsecure ballot at participating clinics or online at www.petsecure.com  and enter to win a grand prize valued at over $4,000!  Grand Prize includes:

• one year coverage with Petsecure
• a 40” Sony LCD TV
• a one year supply of pet food
• an iPod nano
• a one year subscription to moderndog magazine
• and much more!

Second and third prizes include: an Apple iPad and an iPod Touch!

  

Contest ends: September 30, 2010. Enter today!

For more information about pet insurance, visit: www.petsecure.com

  

Thank you to all participating sponsors - Purina, PetLynx, Ducks Unlimited Canada, Dogs in Canada magazine, Modern Dog magazine, Fetch & Pounce, the Farley Foundation, the Canadian Kennel Club and London Drugs.

Posted by Terri Perrin, Online Communications Editor

'Toast' Pops Up to Enjoy Some Iams Cat Food!

'Toast' is the epitome of the ideal cat – pleasant, affectionate, patient and quiet,  with an expression of satisfied contentment 24/7. She pops in and out all day, but one afternoon earlier this summer, I got concerned when I hadn’t seen her in a few hours.  I called her name and my son and I walked the neighbourhood looking for her. There was no sign of her anywhere!

I went on the Parkland County Animal Control website. They have a link to the PetLynx website and I registered Toast as missing. In the meantime, we also placed ads in the newspaper and put up posters in the neighborhood. After seven days, Toast returned. She looked relaxed and somewhat mystified by the elated reaction of my son and I! To celebrate her safe return we opened a can of tuna fish and I went out and got a bag of IAMS (her favourite cat food).

Look-a-Like Lost Cats Equals Double Trouble!

This unusual PetLynx HomeSafe story is an excellent example of why all companion animals  should have some form of permanent identification, such as a tattoo or microchip.

"We were elated when we thought we had found our domestic long-haired cat, Lulu, in a backyard just three houses down from ours," wrote Nina S. of Calgary "She appeared nervous, hungry and thirsty, but otherwise healthy. We considered that 'Lulu' may have became disorientated after being chased into a hiding spot and then had no idea how to get home again.

"But there was something in the shape of this cat's face,... the density of her coat and the way she reacted to our dog made us doubt ourselves. Was this really our Lulu, we wondered? It sure looked like her but...."

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PetLynx Corporation is pleased to tell you about a great promotion being offered by PetSecure, one of our industry partners.

Are you a proud Petsecure pet insurance member who knows someone interested in pet insurance? Or do you have a friend who’s having difficulties paying their vet bills? Petsecure pet insurance wants to help out through our ReFur-A-Pet program!

PetLynx Results in Immediate Action!

I found the PetLynx website after my cat, Tilley, became lost. I have been down this road before with a lost kitty and I know about the sleepless nights spent wondering and the heart sick feeling spending days hoping... comforting children and pretending to be hopeful while imagining good endings.  

Almost immediately after posting Tilley's information on PetLynx, I viewed the 'found' listings and there he was! Thankfully, Tilley is now happily at home ... and my heart is not apart. Thank you so much for this service! PetLynx is outstanding and has taken away what could have been days of searching and sadness.

Thank you!

Debra S.

Posted by Terri Perrin, Online Communications Editor

Little Bird Lost .... HomeSafe, Thanks to PetLynx Poster

Dear PetLynx;

My name is Jonas and I am a cockatiel. My family was heartbroken when I got scared and flew out the door ... and they couldn't find me. A pet is part of the family and they missed me so much!

The next day my guardians gave the City of Hamilton Animal Control a copy of the 'Lost Bird' poster that they printed using the PetLynx website.

Lost Your Pet? Register FREE for 7 Days!

"I wanted to thank you for the PetLynx website. My indoor cat went missing two weeks ago and, while he is not back yet, I want you to know that registering with PetLynx and checking with your site has helped. You do good! It was very reassuring too, to be able to register free for seven days! It was one less thing to worry about in the beginning and then come back later with a clearer head.

      Carol M.

Hats off to PetLynx!

Ahhhh,.... summertime. Warm weather, picnics in the park, lost pets .... and HomeSafe success stories!

Here are some accolades to PetLynx from grateful pet families:

Thank you! We found our pet after nearly two and a half months of searching and hoping for a safe return! Petlynx offers a wonderful service. Thanks again!

       Candice V.

I found McDermott and want to thank you all for the support and encouragement!! It is very important to me that all those involved in helping my find my beloved McDermott are notified!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!! 
     Pam and McDermott!!

I just wanted to thank you for providing this service. PetLynx was my only real hope during those dark hours when Kit (our cat) was missing. I am sooo thankful he came home.

      Fiona

Find out more about how PetLynx helps lost pets get HomeSafe!

Posted by Terri Perrin, Online Communications Editor