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Miami Proud: "Pooches In Pines" Reunites Lost Dogs With Owners, Cares For Those Abandoned

PEMBROKE PINES - Most wouldn't think picking up stray dogs is part of a police officer's job description.

Technically it's not but in Pembroke Pines that's exactly what road officers do. The department has a one-of-a-kind animal assistance program "Pooches in Pines" which is run by one of their former officers.

The primary goal of the group is to reunite lost dogs with their owners. As for dogs that are found abandoned, they are picked up, or rescued, by Pembroke Pines officers and get a temporary home at the police department.

"I just love animals, it's my passion," said Angela Goodwin, President of Pooches in Pines.

That passion and a sad scenario that became a reality pushed this retired Pembroke Pines homicide detective to make a difference.

"One person came in and he was on vacation, his dog got out, sent to animal control and the dog was unfortunately euthanized while he was gone," recalled Goodwin.

So, Pooches in Pines was born, four indoor/outdoor kennels that always seem to be full.

Goodwin started the strictly volunteer organization when she was a sergeant on the force in 2011. She still runs it today, helping dogs get adopted or fostered. Since the pandemic, Pooches in Pines has ended up with more "pooches" than it can handle.

"A lot of people would just leave them in their house when they were kicked out, they would just leave a dog in the house or we're getting them tied up to trees," said Goodwin.

All of the dogs that pass through the program are well taken care of.

"They are fully vetted. They get a microchip, they're spayed or neutered, they get all their vaccines and whatever medical conditions, you know that they have. We pretty much are, you know, within reason we take care of them as well," said Goodwin.

Pooches in Pines is run strictly by volunteers on four shifts throughout the day. They feel that every pet is special and make it their mission to find the home each dog deserves.

'Honey, I Found The Dog': Italian Jockey Reveals How Queen Elizabeth Found His Puppy

Italian jockey Frankie Dettori reveals a heartwarming story of how he met Queen Elizabeth after believing he had lost his dog.

Dettori told Sky News Australia host Piers Morgan that he had a party one night and the next morning one of his dogs had gone missing.

He soon received a phone call from Carolyn Warren, the Queen's racing manager's wife, who found his dog and invited the Italian jockey and his family over to retrieve it and meet the Queen.

"So my wife's in the courtyard, she's cleaning the ponies, and I open the window and said 'honey, I found the dog'," Dettori told Mr Morgan.

"She said 'where is the dog?'

"The Queen's got it."

What To Do If Your Pet Is Lost After New Year's Fireworks

"Usually the day after the 4th of July and the day after New Year's, you see hundreds and hundreds of lost and found dog posts," said Jenna Loos, a dog trapper.

SAN ANTONIO — The pops and blast of New Year's Eve firework celebrations can frighten animals, making some run away.

"A lot of them are really afraid of them. They'll try and hide. They'll try and run. They'll jump and break out of fences," said Jenna Loos, a dog trapper.

Loos says this is a time of the year, we see a spike in lost pets.

"Usually the day after the 4th of July and the day after New Year's, you see hundreds and hundreds of lost and found dog posts," said Loos.

Loos says if you lose or find a pet, your first tool is social media. Loos also says traditional paper fliers still work. Another trick Loos says you can use is appealing to your animal's sense of smell.

"When they get out, they tend to circle back. So maybe getting a blanket that they like, or a shirt that smells like the owner, and actually putting it outside on the front porch," said Loos.

Loos says you should make sure your pet is microchipped, and have a collar with a tag, that has your contact information. San Antonio Animal Care Services will chip your pet for free, if your a resident. It's only a $5 fee, if you live outside the city limits. You do have to make an appointment. For more information about ACS microchipping, you can click here.

Chips can also be useful if you find a lost pet.

"Take them to any vet clinic, or any Petsmart. They'll check for that microchip. They'll call and they will, hopefully be able to get ahold of the owners," said Loos.

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