KnottyClarence Posted December 3, 2011 Report Share Posted December 3, 2011 I have a dog who ran away while I was on vacation. He's now been gone for 12 days. Yesterday he was sighted in an adjoining town but was gone by the time I got there. He wouldn't come to the sighter. We put flyers all over the town, and talked to people in the area he was seen, and walked the creek bank up and down calling, using recall whistle. Does anyone have any suggestions about how I could go about searching for him today? Quit yesterday on account of darkness. He is abot 3-4 miles from home, if he knows this, and could make it back accross farm fields without really having to cross many streets to do it. Last seen, headed in the right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrecar Posted December 3, 2011 Report Share Posted December 3, 2011 I would file a lost dog report with the shelters in the area in the event that Animal Control picks up your dog. Forgive the post if you've already done this, or if you are in an area that doesn't have a shelter or Animal Control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc4ever Posted December 3, 2011 Report Share Posted December 3, 2011 Does he have tags, or perhaps micro chipped? How stressful. Hope he comes home soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnottyClarence Posted December 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2011 When we discovered he was gone, my daughter and I called the local police, and five surrounding towns, the county shelters, Anti Cruelty in Chicago--we live right accross the IL border in WI so get a lot of tourists, got on at least five sites on the internet. Then I went to all the vets in a 15 mile radius, Petco, Petsmart, Tractor Supply, a bait store, two dog groomers, and gave flyers to all the neighbors in a five mile radius. He is wearing a collar, no tags, and is microchipped. I've been driving around all morning putting up signs in intersections with the help of a really good friend, and have walked two large forest preserves with one of my other dogs, calling his name and whistling. Can't seem to generate another sighting. Thanks for allowing me to dump this here. Going to take a break then get back to it. Not the day to watch Courage of Lassie on TCM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyTDogs Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 I wish I had advice to offer...all I can say is good luck. I hope you find him. I can only imagine how stressful this must be for you. Will be sending good vibes your way. ETA: can you post a flier here that we can put on Facebook? Things travel like wildfire there & you never know who might see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcnewe2 Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Any news? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnottyClarence Posted December 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Unfortunately, I found him yesterday, but he was dead. I was out looking and some very nice guys working in a field rode their ATV over by a "LOST DOG" sign I had put out to read it, and there was my dog, dead next to it. He had not been dead long--I had been by that sign the night before just at dark and he wasn't there then. Probably head injury due to car. He had made it back about six miles and was three blocks from my house. Thanks everybody for their kind suggestions and support. The internet dog community is a powerful force and able to help at a moments' notice for situations like this. Flyers and signs and looking, especially in a rural setting where there are not a lot of people for a dog to run past, really do help. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 I am so sorry that your dog is dead. So sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc4ever Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Oh God. I wasn't expecting to read this. I'm sooo sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvw Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 I am so sorry! How awful for you. Jennifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Beer Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 I am very, very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 I am really sorry for your loss. Poor dog. What a horribly stressful time you've had. I sure feel for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beach BCs Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 Heartbreaking. I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeri Jessee Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 I'm so very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcv-border Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 Yes, very heartbreaking - and so close. :( Jovi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobcmom Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 KnottyClarance, I sent you a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcnewe2 Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 Such a sad ending. So sorry for you loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryP Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss. What a tragic, cruel twist that he was almost home. I can't imagine your sorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelliePup Posted December 7, 2011 Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 My condolences as well to your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthBelle Posted December 7, 2011 Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 Oh my goodness, this is so sad. You did everything you could do. (((((Hugs)))) to you and yours. Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrecar Posted December 7, 2011 Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 I am so very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurae Posted December 7, 2011 Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 I am so sorry, Margaret. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnottyClarence Posted December 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 Thanks everyone for your kind words. These boards and community are a special group. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geonni banner Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 Very sorry about the loss of your dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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