Palm Coast – On October 19th, the City of Palm Coast Animal Control (PCAC) received multiple calls from homeowners reporting a loose Golden Retriever on Reynolds Place. The homeowners attempted to collect the dog but were unable to. PCAC officers responded to the area and could not locate the dog and set a trap, which is a kennel concealed in the woods, before leaving the area.
Over the next few days, Palm Coast residents submitted multiple photos of the dog on social media that were ultimately sent to PCAC, enabling officers to identify the dog’s owner, Lass David. PCAC Officers contacted Davis, who informed them that her dog, Kiki, had been missing since October 19th.
On October 23rd, PCAC officer Shelley Burton was alerted to another sighting of Kiki and set 2 traps for Kiki and covered them up with debris. The PCAC officers decided on some fried chicken to entice Kiki. These traps were monitored throughout the day, and in the evening, Kiki was there.
Kiki was very scared at first, but Officer Burton was able to set her mind at ease with some chicken and reunite her with her family.
“This is one of the reasons I love my job so much,” said Animal Control Officer Shelley Burton. “Reuniting a pet with their family is an indescribable feeling of joy and happiness. I attribute success stories like this to our amazing team and our great relationship with our residents, who love animals just as much as we do!”
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