FORENSIC ANALYSIS
We work with a highly regarded Forensic Scientist.
Many times, our Search Dogs will lead near fur/hair evidence. We have found that with just a "visual" examination, it usually is IMPOSSIBLE to tell if the fur matches your pet or not.
The Forensic Scientist can compare hair/fur found along or near the scent trail to known samples from your pet to check for "consistency". Meaning: Is the fur/hair found a "forensic match?" This greatly helps with closure.
Fees are minimal.
To: caninesearchdog@hotmail.com
Subject: Whitey - CAT
Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2007 13:23:35 -0700
The fur your Search Dogs found along the scent trail is CONSISTENT with the fur sample collected from Whitey's brush. I am sending you an original of the report along with the exhibits by priority mail. I am attaching a copy of the report for your records.
Best regards,
Stewart Forensics
bjkilleen@bjkilleen.com Sun 9/9/07 5:42 p.m.
Landa: Thanks for following up and the report. At least we now know. If it weren't for Ellie Mae and Apache running a trail and
finding the fur almost 1/4 mile away, we never would have had closure. It is a sad day for us, but your dogs are amazing.
Morrey/feline - Fur found behind home on hill. This fur is NOT CONSISTENT.
Brady/feline - fur found on golf course and hanging from brush along scent trail - CONSISTENT with control sample.
Tonto/feline - Fur found on scent trail - CONSISTENT
with control sample.
Patti/canine - Fur found in blood evidence CONSISTENT
To: esmer0370@aol.com
From: caninesearchdog@hotmail.com
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008
Subject: Your cat, Birdie
Tests were performed on both samples of fur from the different yards; one where the blood and fur remains were found by Apache and the yard where the small tuft of fur was found by Lilly....Both were a match to your Birdie. We are so very sorry for your family. We will send you the fur remains per your request, along with the finalized report.
From: esmer0370@aol.com
To: caninesearchdog@hotmail.com
Date: Sun, 25 May 2008
Thanks for your response and all the help from you, Annalisa and your dogs. We are all in shock and grieving at home. We all want to thank you for your compassion and understanding that you provided our family. Esmerelda
Gavi/feline - Fur found along scent trail is CONSISTENT with control samples
Mancha/feline - all fur along scent trail "CONSISTENT"
with known fur samples
gcebrero@msn.com
Barnabus/canine - Fur found at end of scent trail "CONSISTENT" with known samples of canine fur
diablocody@gmail.com
RE: Forensic Analysis Report
From: Leslie May (lesliermay@hotmail.com)
Sent: Tue 2/10/09 10:36 PM
To: caninesearchdog@hotmail.com
Thank you Landa and Annalisa
Today is a very hard day however when I feel a bit better I would love to write a testimonial to your efforts; without you we would have never known.
Thank you both, with all my heart.
ABIGAIL MAY
Outdoor Access Cat missing 2 weeks...Abigail had been allowed to roam outside for 7 years. Trailing Dog led about 1/4 mile away to small entrance at Reservoir area where suspicious fur was found. Also, a drop of blood was found nearby by our Blood Detection Dog.
Forensic Analysis confirmed hair was 'CONSISTENT" with the known sample of Abigail's fur.
