Missing Dog - Brighton

[Jasandjules]

As above,

If anyone in Brighton spots a fairly big (sort of as tall as a Newfoundland but slightly skinnier framed) golden dog with a black muzzle and ears on it's own, please let me know. She is wearing a collar which has an address in Southampton on it and a mobile number on it, however she is quite easily spooked by strangers, though is dog friendly. She escaped from my friend's house Saturday.

Cheers

[Jasandjules]

Thank you.

[Jasandjules]

Thank you ever so much. I will get the "wanted" poster and e-mail you a copy.

I have also been told that the dog is wary of men, so a female approaching her would be better as well, I thought I should add that.

[Jasandjules]

I will find out if she's on Dogslost. Frankly, the owner is so distraught that she even forgot to contact the Dog Warden. We did that today for her, and the police too.

Yes, she is also chipped. I hope that someone takes her to a vet ( we have been calling around vets in Brighton today as well ) when/if they find her.

[Jasandjules]

Wildsea - yes, that's her. Thank you for that, I guess they must have put her on there today (I sent a text last night asking if she was going to put her on Doglost, so I guess they did straight away). And thank you ever so much for all you guys have done.

Yes, I am very worried for her, one of my dogs was not happy about the fireworks tonight so I dread to think what a poor pooch would think if she is outside. I just hope someone has found her and at least taken her in.

As for chipped, no need, the acceleration is rather good (think of nearly greyhound speed over 2-300 yards) and the MPG is efficient enough.

[Jasandjules]

Just to add, there have now been two sightings at the national trust woodland at the bottom of devils dyke near poynings (I have no idea where that is, but still). So that is at least something, she is likely to be alive (though the local rabbit population might not be faring so well).

[Jasandjules]

dmitsi said:

Just seen the above link, I'll send it on.

Thank you.

Heard today that a farmer in the area saw her this morning, so at least she is alive - having read the "run over a dog" thread I was getting really worried.

[Jasandjules]

Yes it does seem that way, so hopefully it's just a matter of time.

Fingers crossed.

[Jasandjules]

baker77 said:

Has the owner updated her details with the microchip company so that she can be reunited when she is found. If not, it would be a good idea.

Yes, I think she has done that now.

Thanks also Merlot, it is appreciated.

And thanks once more on behalf of the poor pooches owner for all the help from the PH people. It is nice to know that there are those who will go far out of their way to help in situations like this.

[Jasandjules]

Spotted again today by all accounts.

To my mind, that's good news in that she's still alive.

[Jasandjules]

Not that I know of I am afraid. I am awaiting a call back from the owner but last I heard the pooch was still being spotted in Poynings (sp?).

Hoping to have good news today as I think they've been out looking.

[Jasandjules]

Small update:

Dog was spotted on the A281 near Henfield.

So, good news is that she's still alive. Bad news is that she's still at large.

[Jasandjules]

Cheers chaps.

My worry now is she seems to be heading into areas with faster roads, the risk of getting hit by a car is strong, she's not a dog who knows about roadcraft etc.

[Jasandjules]

MikeCR said:

Im going there today Ill look out what do I do if I see her? Grab and run?

Be gentle, do not move suddenly, and encourage her. She may be rather nervous at this point so be cautious. Ideally, call the dog warden as well to assist, or even the number of the posters?

TBH I think a spotting will be good news at least, if they know where she is they can keep searching.

[Jasandjules]

Ok, Sorry Mike I did not see that post. The mobile number is:

07886 271 411

Also, if anyone wants a nice day out tramping through the fields to search for her, there is a search party organised for tomorrow from 9am, details are:

MEET AT THE GINGER FOX, just off the sharp turn into Henfield
- BRING WALKING SHOES / WELLIES - she's usually in a farmers field!
- BINOCULARS if you have them
- DOG TREATS of any kind might be useful.

And generally wrap up warm.

[Jasandjules]

hora said:

All the best- any luck yet?

They nearly got her yesterday, but alas did not succeed, apparantly she got scared and ran away.

[Jasandjules]

Yes, they are going to try some new ideas this week by all accounts.

Personally, I am wondering how hard it is to get hold of a tranquiliser gun......

[Jasandjules]

susanq said:

I haven't noticed any further progress with this. Did you get your dog back?

I am afraid that the owner has not even had sightings of her for over a week. Worrying, given the weather, but they are a fairly hardy dog.

My main concern is that she is going to be less and less people-friendly as time goes on and therefore harder to catch.

[Jasandjules]

Well, she was spotted Friday in Poynings again opposite the village hall, so it seems she is sticking around there. Which is good news on two fronts, at least she is alive, and at least she has not been stolen.

But sadly no closer to catching her it seems.

[Jasandjules]

susanq said:

Has this dog shown up yet?

There is a couple who see her every day, and they are now leaving food out for her everyday so she seems to be sticking to the same territory.

Currently plans are afoot to build a "trap" and see how that goes.

Personally I am highly nervous about what impact upon her this situation will have on a dog who was already not settled in her new home etc... but I hope she will be caught, and be fine.