WinterParkLostPets.com Helps Reunite 1,200th Pet

WINTER PARK, Fla. - June 23, 2016 - PRLog -- WinterParkLostPets.com announced today that a Shih Tzu dog named Pixie became the 1,200th pet posted at WinterParkLostPets.com to find its way home safely.

"Pixie was reunited quickly," said Judy Charuhas, who co-founded WInterParkLostPets.com along with Shelley Heistand a broker with Coldwell Banker.

"Both Pixie's owner and the good Samaritan who found her posted the dog at WinterParkLostPets.com as 'lost' and 'found' respectively at the same time," said Ms Charuhas.

Pixie's owner says the dog was frightened during a recent storm and bolted from the house and yard. "Loud noises such as thunder can send some dogs and cats into a panic," says Ms Charuhas who reminds pet owners to keep their pets safe and secure during the upcoming July 4^th holiday weekend.

"Historically, we see more lost pets posted during the July 4^th holiday than at any other time of the year," said Ms Charuhas. "The sound of firecrackers and fireworks can frighten pets and send them running. Every year during the July 4^th holiday we hear stories of terrified pets that never before made an attempt to leave their yard. Also, visitors and houseguests can leave doors and gates open."

Ms Charuhas recommends that pet owners keep their pets indoors during the July 4^th holiday weekend and keep a close eye on them when fireworks are within earshot.

In conclusion Ms Charuhas said the community focus of WinterParkLostPets.com attributes greatly to its success. "If you lose a pet in Winter Park, it is likely the pet will be found or seen by someone in Winter Park."

She thanked the citizens of Winter Park and the community at large including local businesses, civic leaders and city service personnel who recommend the website. "Together we give lost pets a voice. Together we help them return home," she said.

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http://www.WinterParkLostPets.com is a free public service for posting pets that are lost and found in Winter Park, Florida. The website includes "lost" and "found" photo listings, plus checklists for what pet owners can do if their pet is missing and what citizens can do if they find a wandering pet. There is also an option for producing a printable flyer of a lost/found pet.

In addition to the free postings on the website, WinterParkLostPet.com includes a free e-mail alert service. Residents of Winter Park and neighboring communities can sign up at the website to receive e-mail alerts that are sent when a pet is missing and when a wandering pet is found. E-mail alerts are also sent to shelters, groomers, and pet related businesses, as well as veterinarians within a five-mile radius of the city.

The website is not affiliated with the City of Winter Park or supported by taxpayer dollars.