Dal & Mad's Mom Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 Dad took the dogs hiking at the state park and Frodo and Mick ran off after a deer. Frodo was found trying to head home but, Mick is still missing after hours and hours of searching. Please say a prayer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kajarrel Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 So sorry, Sheryl, Some things to consider - can you leave the car where you parked? Try leaving some clothing or something that smells like your family where he ran off. I've seen dogs come back to both . . . Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 Poor Mick! Best wishes and prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 Post photos in all the neighborhood surrounding the park. I assume that the rangers already know to look for him. Notify animal control in the areas surrounding the place. I also assume he has his collar and tags. Is he microchipped? My son-in-law is a park ranger and has successfully returned lots of dogs. He's amazed at the number of owners who are afraid to let the rangers know - because the law is that dogs must be on leash in our parks. I rather get fined than not find Fergie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prosperia Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 Oh no. Prayers said. All I can say is check and recheck with all the vets and the animal control. They get lost dog notifications all the time and if yours are anything like mine, they tend to forget or not check. Keep on them. I hope you find him soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 I am sad to hear from Mick. I hope he`ll find or comes back home in good condition. I pray for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack & Co. Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 This happened to my friend's dog. They left some clothing and hot dogs at the last place they had been together. It's also important to post signs with pictures and notify everyone you can, especially folks who look like they frequent the park a lot. My friend and her family kept checking back and after about a week, their dog was back home. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisK Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 Sending good thoughts your way...Hopefully Mick will start heading home too. Please keep us posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 I'm keeping Mick in my thoughts and prayers. I hope he's home soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo&Tex Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 This is such a horrible emotion - not knowing where they are. I hope Mick is home safe soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitch Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 I hope you find him soon. I'll keep you in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunar Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 Oh no. I hope he's found soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebC Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 I will keep him and you in my thoughts - hopefully he will be home soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Oop Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 What a terrible thing to have happen! I'm sure your Dad is just sick! Sending good wishes your way and I hope that Mick makes it back to his family safely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smileyzookie Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 Oh no! Prayers said, please let us know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth G Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 OH NO! I am so sorry. I hope you comes back soon. I agree, leaving a shirt and some food out where you last were, is a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 Just a thought - this is a good time for all of us to remember to prepare "LOST DOG" posters with a good photo and the necessary information and contact numbers. Mine are made and saved on my computer. I also keep a copy for each dog on card stock, one with a color photo and one with a black-and-white. That way, I'm ready to make copies on my computer or at any copy shop or machine, and post them right away. When Julie's Kat went missing some months ago, it was her quick posting of flyers in her neighborhood that helped her get Kat back, if I remember correctly. A neighbor saw Kat and saw Julie's flyers and notified her. When I travel with dogs, I keep their card stock flyers along with me so I can go to any copy machine or copy center and make what I need right away, if someone was to go missing. I hope Mick is found soon, safe, and sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan M. & Skipper, Annie and Ben Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 Sheryl, I hope Mick is found asap! I've been involved with a couple of lost dog searches and it seems to me that what is done immediately is very important as is never giving up hope if the search goes on for awhile. In addition to moral support, you've gotten some great advice here so far. More solid advice can be found here about finding a lost pet: http://www.wikihow.com/Find-a-Lost-Dog In my experience, an active search is the best way to get a pet back and the above website offers great tips on how to be most effective. Good luck and I'm keeping fingers and toes crossed for Mick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisK Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 Sue, what an excellent idea. I'm going to make sure I do that ASAP! I can't think of anything that's more heartbreaking than looking for a lost dog. I've been there, and I was very lucky to have found my old girl. At the age of +12 years, she had travelled an incredible 18 km! from my parents place. I sure hope Mick is found soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmi Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 Horrible! We had the same awful story a few weeks ago, but our dog hurried back to where we lost her. My advice would be, too, to put the food bowl, toys and his blanket to the the place where you?ve seen him the last time. Couldn?t Frodo go on Mick?s trail? Wish you and the dog all the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dal & Mad's Mom Posted November 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 I found him He was down near the water waiting. (not where he disappeared from) The down side to looking for a rescue is not knowing what he has ever been though. When he saw me it was so obvious he thought he'd be hit that he was running away. I ended up leaving the van door open and he jumped in. Then he cried and slurped my face. When I took him home and unloaded him he kept lying down and showing me his belly and wimpering. I loved on him took him in fed him and he ate everything and drank for a while. Thanks for all the kind thoughts Prayers and advice. We are glad to have him back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E Geary Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 He's Found? Thank God! I lost Ricky once. I know how it feels and how great it feels to be re-united ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neobliviscaris06 Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 tHAT IS great NEWS!!!!!! Awesome . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelb'smum Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 WOO HOOO!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anda Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 I'm so happy for Mick! Poor thing, afraid he'll get in big trouble! Great news!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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