In the News
Check out these articles about Linda Shaw and her team of tracking dogs:
The Virginia woman who can find your lost dog (or turtle)! by Axios News Richmond
Honey, I'm Home! Castleton golden retriever lost -- and found. by Rappahannock News
A Whimper in the Wilderness of Hardeman Orchards and Charlie, the Lost Dog, is Home. by The Daily Catch
Local Pet Trackers to the Rescue! by The Mountain Courier
Testimonials and Success Stories
Ollie - Reunited June 2025
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“You have been such a big help, we will get you some more reunited pics this afternoon!”
Penelope - Reunited May 2025
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“Hi Linda, we wanted to reach out again and tell you how very VERY grateful we are for all your help. Your kindness, professionalism, and patience made such a huge difference in such a stressful time! Thank you so much for helping us bring our sweet Penelope home!”
Annie - Reunited Dec 2024
“Thank you. We will take all of your wisdom and manifest it. It’s been an experience that was draining and enriching. Somewhat out of body when your girl is 15 feet from you and you can’t ‘get’ her. A lot of patience sitting there with no power to get but full will to receive. I am better for these past three days. But…I don’t want to do it again.”
Sebastian - Reunited July 2024
“Linda we truly cannot thank you enough for everything you did for us, all of your help and expertise. You were totally on point. We could not have gotten through this without you.”
Maddy - Reunited June 2024​
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“I have to tell one more piece of this story. When you asked us to put our hands out for the dogs to sniff initially, Bayou kissed my hand a couple of times. I believe it was his way of telling me it was going to be ok. I will do my best! When I went in the house I told my husband that. I watched him out there working so hard. I believe we connected with that kiss. I am a believer in the intuition and ability dogs have to understand feelings and situations. He sensed my concern. We had a little Westie that could do that! She was our heart dog.”
Sara's Neighborhood Cat - Reunited January 2024
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“Hi Linda. Riding high this afternoon. After searching for over two weeks for cat lost on Christmas Day, last night we trapped a cat that had crossed the main road and was hanging out in an area with commercial and gated community and bordered by woods. Based on one potential sighting, we set up a feeding station deep in the woods, set up one of the transmitting cameras from the Pippin search where you and I met, and ran chum lines from all directions. Finally an orange cat started showing up intermittently. I doubt this would have been possible without the chum lines or the camera, so thank you for all you’ve taught me.”
Abbey - Reunited October 2023​
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From Linda: "Abbey snuck out the front door last Tuesday and vanished for days! Fast forward to Sunday, K9s Bayou and Lily indicated an area close by, and fur mom executed her part of the action plan flawlessly, and ipso presto! Abbey showed back up last night and had a good dinner and curled up right away safe back at home sweet home with her family!"
Waylon - Reunited October 2023​
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From Linda: "Waylon was maybe a mile from POL and less than 1/2 mile from the track! Both K9s Lily and Bayou indicated Waylon had crossed a busy street both Friday and Saturday...
Fur folks rocked it 24/7 and did everything we asked and more, proving once again: Keep the faith! Hire the tracker! and Flyer!(And flyer in the right places!) He showed up on a farm about 3 miles away as predicted...
WELCOME HOME BIG GUY! (He threw himself into their arms when he saw them!)"
Petal - Reunited July 2022
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“I would like to thank you for what you do-the ONLY thing that kept me from complete despair when I was out in the middle of the night, night after night and couldn’t find her, was the hope that your services offer -I hope it’s ok if I tell everyone about your company and services.”
Lost Dog River - Reunited January 2025
“People are being so helpful and kind we are blessed. Thank ya’ll so much you are the most helpful by far…you are both so kind and compassionate."
Lost Dog Honey - Reunited January 2025
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“For a lost dog tracker I highly recommend Linda Shaw at The Road Home Pet Trackers. She uses 3 highly trained scent dogs for tracking and more importantly she is committed to staying with her clients through the entire rescue process. Though based on the Eastern Shore MD she travels all over the DMV. For trapping there is none better than Monica Good at Real Deal Trapping in VA. She has successfully trapped hundreds of dogs (including mine) over the past 25+ years and is committed to seeing the recovery through to a successful outcome as she did for me. She does this on a voluntary basis and will travel throughout the DMV.”
Lost Russian Tortoise Goldfinger - Reunited September 2023
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“We got him home and he climbed right into his swimming pool, bathed for a bit, and then devoured the kale and the lettuce! This is such a happy ending for us…thank you so much for your support!!”
Lost Dog Amelia - Reunited December 2023
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"Everywhere I’ve pulled flyers down and animal control has been super excited and grateful our girl is back home thanks again so much Linda for all your help advice and networking.
Thank you Linda we couldn’t have done it without you"
Lost Cat Oscar - Reunited November 2022
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“The work you, your team and especially the beautiful dogs make us so happy that you do what you do to find our loved fur babies.😘😘😘😘”
Lost Cat Stormy - Reunited August 2022
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“Jill, Linda and Carmen have been absolutely amazing throughout this tough journey. From wiping my tears to holding my hand and always keeping the flame of hope alive! My Stormy is back. Thank you Linda, Lily and Jill.”