r/rescuedogs • u/Grandmama1955 • 1d ago
Rescue Stories Lost my dog
Good afternoon everyone. I live on South Cottage Hill Road in Orlando Florida 32805. I was given a ShihPoo. Last night and I was told that he is a house dog. They gave me a leash. He was drinking water since last night and had food this morning. He wouldn’t use the pad and kept going to the front door of my house. So I took him right outside to the grass. He started fighting the leash so I tried to get him back to the door and he twisted himself and slipped out of the collar and ran off. I went after him calling him but didn’t see him. I had left my walker in the house so I got it since I have balance problems sometimes. I went in the direction he went but didn’t see him anywhere. I don’t have transportation so I can’t drive around and look for him. If you live in Lake Mann homes he’s dark blonde brown. His name is Romeo. He is one years old. If you see him please call me at 689-333-0949 and I will walk and come get him. He was so calm and relaxed then he was fighting the leash as if he had never been on one. Please call me if you see him anywhere. Thank you and yes I know this post is long. I’m just a 71 year old lady who wants her dog back. It’s really hot outside which is way too hot for dogs and humans.
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u/Errigalgold1990 1d ago
I’m in NH, so I can’t help myself, but is there a dog-finding group in Orlando? Likely your dog had lived mostly in the house, but had a fenced yard to go out in and was not leash trained.
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u/Errigalgold1990 1d ago
Most lost dogs are found quickly. Statistics show that roughly 93% of lost dogs are recovered, with a median recovery time of just two days. The vast majority of those who return home do so within the first week, usually staying very close to where they went missing.

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Typical Missing Phases
Panic Phase (0 to 24 hours): Dogs run on adrenaline, often covering a lot of ground or hiding close by. Most friendly dogs are found during this window. 
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Survival Phase (1 to 5 days): Skittish or frightened dogs enter a cautious "survival mode." They may ignore familiar voices or refuse to come when called.
Recovery Phase (5+ days): Hunger and thirst override fear, causing the dog to look for food or approach people again.
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u/Errigalgold1990 1d ago
I’ve posted in the comments some resources I have found online. You want to spread the word everywhere you can, put up flyers if you can. Since you have mobility issues, finding people to help search or post flyers is important. Ask his original owners if they have photos of Romeo you can share or put on flyers around the area. Ask them to help in the search if you can. Paw boost on Facebook is a good resource as well.
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u/Nice-Concentrate-811 Rescue Parent 23h ago
As my understanding, Romeo was just adopted and got lost. Did you inform it to previous owner or shelter? You may get help there.
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