Screenshot of CanadaStrays web site
After a number of ongoing technical issues involving the hosting of CanadaStrays.com, as well as other issues concerning cost, overheads and time spent on volunteering and administering the web site, I unfortunately had to make a decision to take the site offline.
It’s a shame this is the case, given that the site was working well for a number of years and had, in fact, reunited over 1,000 pets with their owners. The issues outlined above were simply too much to deal with and—after being online for more than 6 years—it eventually became untenable to maintain the web site single-handedly and without any financial support.
I sincerely apologize to the many loyal users of the web site and its services, but I know there are other places on the Internet that can help in finding lost pets, or in finding good homes for pets in need.
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9 comments
Vicky Vaughan
August 22, 2009 at 8:40 am (UTC -5)
Gary,
Thanks for all that you have done. I am a private pet detective. I have used CanadStrays.com and in one case it helped locate a cat that was missing for 5 months!
I want to pick up the pieces and I am now working with a website designer to put up a similar website but it will also include the United States as well as Canada.
Again…thanks for the work that you have done for the animals in need and their people. Rest and be proud of what you have accomplished!
Please ask people to keep checking http://www.missingpetregistry.com as I hope to have this up and running in the very near future.
Kindest regards,
Vicky Vaughan – Private Pet Detective
http://www.petdetective.ca
Gary Roberts
August 23, 2009 at 1:14 pm (UTC -5)
Thanks for the kind words, Vicky – and good luck with your own web site! I certainly hope it does well and helps locate lost pets.
Donna
September 6, 2009 at 5:55 pm (UTC -5)
Hello;I lost my grey and white male cat.He is 11yrs.old and has very distinct markings on the left of his nose(black)!In
Fairview/Clayton park area.His name is Willow and he is an indoor pet and got out by a freak accident;If you have seen him would you be so kind as to email me as to where please and Thanks.
Sarah
September 6, 2009 at 9:57 pm (UTC -5)
Hello Gary
I was so sad to see this site go. I was told about it years ago. As a volunteer neighbourhood pet rescuer I was called about a small dog hiding under a deck. Turns out the long haired black chihuahua was a working dog (hepled his owner who was hearing impaired) who was stolen from his owner’s backyard. I brought the little guy home and searched your site at 11 pm and made the match. His name was Spanky and I called the owners asap. Ten minutes later they were on my doorstep in tears. They sent flowers the next day and were so grateful to be reunited with their dog!
Thanks for all your good work. You will be missed.
Sarah in Ottawa.
Gary Roberts
September 7, 2009 at 10:20 am (UTC -5)
@Donna:
Hi, Donna – you should try looking on sites like http://www.strays.ca/ or do a Google search for lost/found pets. Good luck and I hope you find Willow!
Gary Roberts
September 7, 2009 at 10:22 am (UTC -5)
@Sarah:
That’s a great story, Sarah, and I’m happy to know the site worked for you (and Spanky!).
Vicky Vaughan
October 5, 2009 at 11:26 am (UTC -5)
Hi Gary,
The Missing Pet Registry is now live! http://www.missingpetregistry.com/
Thanks so much for all you have done Gary!!!
Vicky Vaughan – Private Pet Detective
Bonni Ashfield
October 21, 2009 at 12:00 pm (UTC -5)
So sorry to see this site gone….you were instrumental in reuniting me with LB (little boy) and Mr. Fluffles who snuck out on moving day over a year ago…..thanks again and my boys give you a fond mew….found Fluffles within 2 weeks, took 7 months till LB showed up….somebody had been caring for him.
Marie
January 5, 2010 at 8:29 pm (UTC -5)
Just now found your site. I want to start a lost/found pets site in my city, and was looking to see what others are doing. Would you be willing to help with some advice?