Rebecca, Irena Farm Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 Permission to crosspost. Border Collie missing or most likely stolen from north of Durham, North Carolina. Ben is a classically marked, rough coated, black and white Border Collie, eleven years old, about 47 pounds but looks much bigger. He was wearing a green coated nylon collar with a brass name plate with our contact information. Ben is my avatar dog. He was last seen about 9 am Sunday, January 28 - we did not discover he was missing for several hours, however, due to my thinking he was with my husband and my husband thinking he was with me. We are fairly certain that he must have been stolen shortly after being let outside for a potty break. He does not wander, he is neutered, he is not interested in any stock besides our sheep, and he is strongly attached to our household routine. When he did not come in, in the morning, I thought he had gone for a ride with my husband and kids. BEN IS NOT VALUABLE. He is trained to work sheep, but would only work competently for me. Ben is on several different meds, including heart meds. He is also LETHALLY allergic to most dog food. He is neutered. I am desperate for information on Ben. We are afraid that people passing by since we moved the sheep to the new pasture on the road, seeing us work him, might have thought he was valuable, especially since we recently had a Jack Knox clinic here. He is very friendly and it would be quite easy to pick him up as we are right on the road. I am crushed at the thought of his ending his days sick and in unkind hands. We are in Semora, North Carolina, which is about twenty minutes south of Danville, an hour south of Lynchburg, ninety minutes from Richmond, and thirty minutes north of Durham. You can reach us at shouse@mebtel.net or (336) 234-0389 or (336) 692-0287 (Patrick cell number). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anda Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 Becca, that's terrible!!!!!!! I hope you guys find Ben ASAP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smileyzookie Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 oh no Im sitting here in tears for you. I hope you get him back immediately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borderlicious Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 Rebecca, what awful news. I'll crosspost this to the lists I'm on. I'm pretty far away, but if there's anything else I can do to help, just let me know. You're all in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G. Festerling Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 I am so sorry to hear that, I will put you guys in my prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie_Girl Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 Rebecca I can't even imagine what you are going through. I will be praying Ben finds his way home soon! Please keep us posted. Is there a pic you can put up of Ben? I don't guess he would make it all the way down here, but I will pass the word on just in case. I am so sorry you and Ben and your family have to go through this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urge to herd Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 Sending prayers to get Ben home safe and sound. Ruth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSnappy Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 Oh good thoughts Becca. This must be horrid for you. RDM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo Peep Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 I can't imagine the pain, but he WILL be found soon. I believe in that. They all return to the people that love them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat's Dogs Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 I hope Ben gets home soon. If I were closer I would be out looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Watch Debatable Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Ditto I've sent word to friends in Virginia. You and Ben are in my thoughts --- L. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth G Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 You and Ben are in my thoughts. Sending out prayers and love that you may have your boy home with you again soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaisingRiver Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Prayers for a swift and safe return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK dog doc Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Oh, dear. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this resolves fast and happily. I imagine you've contacted the local animal control; if you make fliers, I'd put on a photo of him and print "SPECIAL MEDICAL NEEDS" prominantly on the fliers to make him seem less appealing to anyone who might have taken him (I'd also make this notation to animal control and take them a photo as well.) If you can, posting "REWARD" may also help. Best of luck on his safe return. Keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Becca - I am so sorry to hear this. Best wishes and prayers that you get him back safe, sound, and soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStacks Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 OMG. Prayers said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoe Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Wish there was something I could do other than send best wishes and will that this be resolved quickly and happily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiegirl Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 This may sound weird- but do you have any other dogs that are particularly fond of Ben? I have had success when my dogs have gone missing, to ask my dogs "where is so and so?!!!" in an excited manner. This may give you an idea if he took off into the woods, or was on the road. Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipedream Farm Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 I'm so sorry, Becca; please keep us posted. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack & Co. Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Oh, Rebecca, how heartsick you must be! Keeping my fingers crossed for Ben's safe homecoming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggs Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 That's terrible. I'm on the road around the triangle quite a bit and will stay alert for any border collies - I've met Ben so I'll watch for him. I hope you have him back safely very soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca, Irena Farm Posted January 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Web site with pictures: http://goosedogs.com/irena/Site/Ben.html Thank you for your kind words. There's a Ben-shaped hole in my heart right now and I'm just speechless beyond that. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
books Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 I'll post this to CBCR and get the word out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flrpwr52 Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 My heart is breaking for you. I'm praying for all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Becca, I'm so sorry. Sending out lots of good thoughts and prayers for Ben. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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