Lenny is a miniature australian shepherd who was celebrating Memorial Day with his new family in Maple Park, IL, when he was spooked by a quickly approaching stranger and escaped out of his no slip leash. In the past, in the face of fear Lenny would run to the feet of his owners, so we know he was really shaken by this incident. His home is back in Northbrook, IL, so this territory is completely u
nfamiliar to him. This page is dedicated to his search efforts and any sharing of information regarding his whereabouts. What can you do?
• Share, share, share! Please share Lennys story with your friends and family – whether they live nearby or not. Eventually somebody will know somebody who has, or has seen Lenny!
• Please keep looking! Whenever you’re in the area of Maple Park and the surrounding communities, please keep your eyes peeled for our little boy! He moves quickly, and could be anywhere by the time you read this!
• Please report any sightings by calling 773-951-9028! Even if the sighting is second hand from a friend, please call! It really helps us establish a pattern of behavior.
• If you see Lenny, here’s what to do:
-Get down low. Sit or kneel on the ground.
-Do not look Lenny square in the eyes. (That’s a sign of aggression for dogs.) Look off to the side.
-Do not call his name. Just talk to him softly and gently. It doesn’t matter what you talk to him about – just your gentle, soothing voice will help him to know that you’re not a threat!
-If you have any food or treats with you, toss small pieces in his direction, each one closer than the previous one. If he approaches, go slow until he’s eating out of your hand. When you feel confident that you can contain him, grab him gently under his belly and Call for Help! Lenny will not bite you! He’s a scaredy-cat, and not at all aggressive.
-If Lenny takes off, Do NOT chase him! We want him to be comfortable where he is, not frightened of being chased. Just give us a call and report your encounter.
• Please check this website often for other ‘Locating Lenny’ volunteer opportunities – like posting signs and flyers, searching particular geographic areas, and canvassing neighborhoods. What’s our plan for catching Lenny? We need to get him comfortable with staying in one particular area. When we accomplish that, we’ll set up feeding stations and cameras. Then, when we can be assured that it’s him returning for food, we can set a trap. The key is having him remain in one spot for a few days. This is a process, but a process that works! Again, THANK YOU for your help in getting Lenny back to safety!
