Long shot - lost dog Sunderland

[Rach*]

A small English bull terrier may have drowned, his name is Cannon he is white with a black patch on his eye possibly still have his dog coat on -

In Brandon Co Durham in the River Weir near the Honest Lawyer pub Sunderland bridge DH7 area

also near River Browney any information would be great as the dog was never retrieved this happened at 11.20 am today please pm me with any info you may have

Thanks all


(not my Stella, but a rescue dog)

[Wigeon Incognito]

I can't help with finding the dog but can say it's very unlikely the dog drowned in the weir. Whenever I've been involved with weir rescues it's the person that has gone in after the dog that needs rescuing and the dog has managed to swim out unscathed.

The currents in a weir affect the small body of a dog less than a person and they tend to instinctively swim directly to land i.e. across the weir which is the right thing to do.

[Rach*]

Thanks Matt, we need some hope!

[betty1]

Hi I am the owner of Cannon, he may not have drowned as his body did not go under he floated off down river. I am doing everything possible to find him, please spread the word. He also appears on doglost.co.uk. There is a massive reward for this little guy, so so desperate to get him back.

[betty1]

Wigeon incognito if you have a minute please reply to this as you are the only person who has given me any knowledge on the water, I have asked so many people about the flow of the water and where it goes to but no one seems to know grateful for anything you can give.

[Wigeon Incognito]

Hi Betty, I don't know about that particular stretch of water but do know a bit about the mechanics of water in a weir and how animals tend to be affected hence my previous post.

The best place to start to find more about where the water goes on that stretch is your local fire brigade - they should have risk assessed all weirs and as such are likely to know where the flow goes or if not they should know somebody who does.

All the best with your search.

[betty1]

Thank you for this will ring the Fire Brigade and they can at least point me in the right direction.

[netstar]

Hope they find Cannon. After everything that happened with Bayer its horrible to think we may lose another.

[Rach*]

Hi Betty, I'm so sorry about Cannon



Are you on facebook? Do you have any pics of Cannon? Let's get some people out helping you look, it's through the amazing generosity of strangers and dog lovers that Bayer was returned.

[Mrs Grumpy]

Hope you find him safe and well.

Good that he is on DogLost. Would also suggest setting up a Facebook group for him with a link to DogLost. The word will spread much quicker that way

[Rach*]

I am doing a facebook page Mrs G


https://www.facebook.com/groups/305751356132616/

Please join and share everyone!

[Mrs Grumpy]

Have joined and shared

Hope he is found soon.

[betty1]

Thanks for all the comments, searches have started and will be done all next week if anyone can spare any time it would be so much appreciated. So grateful for everyone who is trying to help. All the information is on dogslost.co.uk and if anyone wishes to ring me please do.

[MudSkipper]

I've just sent a FB request to join the group, I don't live anywhere near but in the hope that even 1 of my friends knows someone in the area the details can be passed on. Hope you find him soon.

[bexVN]

MudSkipper said:

I've just sent a FB request to join the group, I don't live anywhere near but in the hope that even 1 of my friends knows someone in the area the details can be passed on. Hope you find him soon.

Same here.

[Piglet]

I'm nowhere near unfortunately but I have my fingers crossed that you find Cannon soon and that he is OK.

[betty1]

Thanks again it does not matter if you do not live close by spreading the word is a massive help. I am a serving soldier based in Birmingham (hence rescuing cannon from Cannon Hill park) but I am from Durham. When he went into the water I searched for the next five days trying to find him, as I only have a small family at home so it was just me trying to find him, but now more people know I am hoping everyone will keep a look out, I had to return to Birmingham to carry out my military duties, but will be back up home on Monday for a few weeks to start searching for him, so please spread the word that searches are going on next week for him. I also own a little dog called Alan Shearer he welcomed Cannon into the house as did the Cat Bobby Robson it was as if they knew he had been treated so badly and wanted to help him, and it was amazing to say the least even though Cannon had been used as a bait dog he settled in so well with Alan and Bobby. I had two people who came and assessed Cannon and he was passed as a non aggressive dog, unbelievable dog who deserves nothing but the best.

Edited by betty1 on Saturday 7th January 12:59

[betty1]

Just managed to get on facebook to his page, thankyou

[Rach*]

Thanks all for sharing, joining and spreading the word, you're all lovely


There is a search being organised for tomorrow morning..... if anyone can spare a couple of hours?



A search party has been organised for tomorrow, Tue 10th Jan at 9:30am to try to find Cannon. If you would like to join in please head for The Honest Lawyer Hotel on the A167 DH1 3SP. Take the turning opposit, sign posted for Brandon (B6300) then take 1st left to meeting place. All help will be much appreciated.




Thank you so much

[bomb]

Rach, just a small point, but you are talking at cross purposes here.

You refer to the River 'Weir',(should read as 'Wear'), but the following posts are talking about a wier across a river, where its possible to get trapped in the wash / Turbulence.

That said, I hope you find your little dog. I live very close by, but due to me being away from home, am unable to assist. If I were home, I'd be straight over to go and help.
I'm sure he will have swam across to the bank and made his escape, but may be disorientated due to being washed down the river.

Have you tried the local dog rescue pounds ?? There are a few in the area, and they will keep a lookout for any animals that get handed in. Google for details and contacts.

Edit to add......The River Browney joins into the Wear a bit further downstream. It passes through the countryside and eventually passes through Durham. Its a winding river, and can be fast flowing when in flood. The force of the water could have carried him quite a way, if its been raining and the river is well up. There is plenty of woodland / farms, and University land around the area, so he may be surviving in the local countryside.

Good luck.

Edited by bomb on Tuesday 10th January 19:25