FORREST – Captured!! Safe at HSMOV

Location of Last Sighting: Between Second and Third Street, near the Washington Street Bridge, Marietta, Ohio
Date Missing: September 28, 2025, at 7:00 PM
Recovered: October 12, 2025
Time Missing: 14 Days

CASE SUMMARY

Forrest, a 2-year-old brown male dog, has been safely recovered after being missing for 14 days in the downtown Marietta area. He was last seen near the Washington Street Bridge between Second and Third Streets before eventually being successfully trapped by Pet Search Alliance on October 12, 2025.

Forrest had escaped from a foster-to-adopt placement just hours after arrival, before bonding to the new home. Due to unfamiliar surroundings and fear, he entered full flight mode and avoided all human contact, food, and calls during the search period.

Through patient field strategy, coordinated monitoring, and the use of remote trail cameras and bait stations, PSA volunteers were able to identify Forrest’s movement pattern and safely capture him without injury.

PHYSICAL DETAILS

Name: Forrest
Species: Dog
Breed/Description: Brown, medium build, brown eyes
Age: 2 years
Gender: Male (intact)
Microchipped: Yes
Collar: Black and silver

OUTCOME

Forrest is now safe and secure. His recovery demonstrates the importance of calm containment, targeted monitoring, and teamwork between the public and Pet Search Alliance.

Thank you to everyone who shared updates, reported sightings, and helped bring Forrest home.