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blairkarr · #1 February 8th, 2006, 01:11 PM

I was so relieved to find this website. My husband and I just moved here from the states. My 12-year old male maltese, Chamois, is not adjusting well to the move. He ran away this morning at 4 a.m. after burrowing under a fence after my husband let him out to do his "business". I am heartbroken that my little guy is out there in the cold, far away from his old home in Ohio.

Lucky Rescue · #2 February 8th, 2006, 02:16 PM

OH no! Have you been out searching for him?

blairkarr · #3 February 9th, 2006, 08:58 AM

That is where I have looked for Chamois. I called the Animal Control, and spent hours outside looking for him. Today I will put up posters at the local market and pet store, and on telephone poles in the neighborhood. Chamois is a Benji-cut maltese-not much protection from the cold. If someone has not taken him in, I can only hope that he laid down for a final rest and simply "fell to sleep". Thanks for your concern.

cpietra16 · #4 February 9th, 2006, 09:12 AM

You can also look outside the area, just incase he's trying to find his way home. Could he be following a scent? I really hope you find him. Is he a dog that could walk up to a stranger? I wish you so much luck.

doggy lover · #5 February 9th, 2006, 09:41 AM

Sorry to hear that you lost your doggy. I hope you find him soon, keep us updated. Get neighbours to check their yards could be hiding somewhere if he is scared.

blairkarr · #6 February 9th, 2006, 07:33 PM

I went to the mailbox this a.m. to mail some letters before heading to the gym. Posted on the mailbox was a big sign "Have you lost your dog?" with a description of little Chamois, and a phone number to reach Amanda, a young mom who found Chamois 1 1/2 blocks from me in her neighbor's backyard at 4 a.m. I immediately called her, and went to get Chamois. What a wonderful young woman she is! She even took Chamois to the vet to see if he had a microchip! I am so thankful there are animal lovers like Amanda out there who have great love for all creatures. Amanda has a 3-month old baby and three-year old boy, and 3 dogs! Thank you, thank you, thank you. And you better believe Chamois is getting a tag with a phone number on it. And, I got to meet a new friend in the neighborhood. Thanks to all who posted replies about my lost doggie.