Rescue Group Unleashes the Great Pomeranian Hunt!

The Great Pomeranian Hunt of 2025 has concluded, forging new connections while highlighting the efforts of a lesser-known community group in Sedona.

The search commenced when Joe and Judy Reddington adopted a five-pound Pomeranian named Cub from a Rimrock breeder. His initial hour at home ended when he slipped through the closed fence, prompting Judy to contact the Humane Society of Sedona for assistance.

“I reached out, and they directed me to Sandy Macbeth,” Judy Reddington explained. Macbeth arrived promptly, prepared to print posters and coordinate efforts. Volunteers joined her, equipped with flashlights and traps. “These are all volunteers,” Reddington noted appreciatively.

Macbeth elaborated on the group’s mission. “We assist in finding lost dogs by providing advice and setting up traps and feeding stations. We refer to ourselves as Sedona Rescue, operating independently.” Occasionally, they receive donations, which help maintain their resources.

Joined by fellow volunteers Kirk Landauer, Philippa Atterbury, Leann Weber, and Maia Kincaid, Macbeth set to work quickly. “We established cameras, food stations, and a trap,” she said. A sighting of what was believed to be Cub occurred the first night but lacked clarity.

The breeder also contributed by bringing more dogs into the area to help locate Cub, though no progress was made initially. “They baited the traps daily with rotisserie chicken,” Reddington remarked, but despite various wildlife encounters, Cub remained elusive.

Six days into the search, a resident reported a sighting of Cub on surveillance footage. Multiple volunteers mobilized again, arriving from diverse locations including Cottonwood and Rimrock.

The search culminated on Memorial Day, May 26, when a passerby discovered a dog struck by a car on Lower Red Rock Loop Road. The Yavapai Emergency Animal Hospital identified the dog as Cub. “He might have some brain damage, and the treatment was costly, but he seems alert now,” stated Reddington. The ordeal cultivated a supportive community around them.

Macbeth recounted her journey, having started twelve years ago with her own lost dog. “It took four months to find Daisy, which drove my commitment to this cause,” she explained. Over time, her involvement expanded significantly, and she now assists several lost pet cases each month. The group utilizes social media campaigns and technology, such as motion-detecting cameras that directly notify volunteers.

Reddington expressed gratitude for the volunteers’ dedication. “They come ready with resources, and I’ve offered to help them acquire more cameras,” she said. “Their commitment to helping others is commendable,” she added, recalling their successful recoveries, even after extended periods.

“We don’t merely find pets; we assist families in reuniting with their companions,” said Macbeth, emphasizing the group’s supportive spirit. Their actions, rooted in camaraderie, demonstrate a remarkable resolve in bringing lost pets home.