Guides

For the moments that matter

Short, calm, and practical. Written for the night the sky explodes, the morning the gate is open, and the quiet Tuesday when you finally set things up properly.

Illustration of a woman sitting on her front step talking on the phone, the garden gate open behind her
Respond5 min read

The first hour after a dog goes missing

What to do, in order, when your dog isn’t where they should be — and what to skip. The first hour decides more than any other.

Illustration of a dog settled on folded blankets inside a closet, a warm lamp glowing nearby
Prepare4 min read

Fireworks night

The loudest night of the year is the one most pets go missing. A week-out checklist, a day-of plan, and what to do if they bolt anyway.

Illustration of a grey cat peering out from under a wooden deck while someone searches the yard behind
Respond5 min read

My indoor cat got out

Indoor cats don’t run — they hide, usually within a few houses. How to search for a cat, why silence beats calling, and why you shouldn’t give up on day two.

Illustration of a terrier in a harness walking on a leash beside a person on a quiet sidewalk
Settle in5 min read

The first 30 days with a rescue dog

A new dog doesn’t know this is home yet. How to keep them safe while they learn it — doors, leashes, names, and the people who should be in the loop.

Illustration of a tabby cat sitting in an open carrier in an emptied room while someone carries a box past
Prepare4 min read

Moving house with a pet

Moves are when pets get lost twice — once in the chaos of moving day, and once in the weeks after, in a neighborhood they don’t know. A plan for both.

Illustration of three adults at a kitchen table writing a phone number on a card while a dog sleeps underneath
Prepare4 min read

Who belongs in your Care Circle

The safety net behind your pet is people, not technology. Who to invite, what role to give them, how to ask, and how to keep the list honest.