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naomi · #31 February 13th, 2009, 12:12 AM

what are the chances after a week.
can anyone give me an honest opinion or a real success story.
Thanks,
Naomi

TeriM · #32 February 13th, 2009, 02:50 AM

I'd say the odds are still pretty good. Lots of dogs have been found and reunited with their owners after much longer times. A while back there was a loose dog that was really scared and they finally caught her after months

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Lots of hugs for you, this is all of ours worst nightmare

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Good luck

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naomi · #33 February 13th, 2009, 07:17 AM

Thank you,
Naomi

Melinda · #34 February 13th, 2009, 08:15 AM

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/...KMFEAD966LNQ80

there is one example, last night a sheltie that had been missing since feb 1 in my area was finally caught (timid and would run from rescuers) owners are so relieved.

chrism · #35 February 13th, 2009, 08:41 AM

Our Gracie has been missing for 38 days now, but we know she's alive (was spotted on Tuesday - see my Lost Lab/Shepherd in Brampton thread) and we're just grateful that she's survived through the horrible cold weather. So a week really isn't long (for the dog - it's a real long time for you, I know :sad

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naomi · #36 February 13th, 2009, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by chrism

Our Gracie has been missing for 38 days now, but we know she's alive (was spotted on Tuesday - see my Lost Lab/Shepherd in Brampton thread) and we're just grateful that she's survived through the horrible cold weather. So a week really isn't long (for the dog - it's a real long time for you, I know :sad

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I'm so sorry for you, I really know how it feels.
Gracie & Crystal COME HOME

chico2 · #37 February 13th, 2009, 04:50 PM

Naomi,a week is really not a long time,it probably feels like a year for you:sad:
I know pups have been found after much longer time,so don't give up

If someone has her,I hope they will do the right thing and contact you

naomi · #38 February 13th, 2009, 10:25 PM

Again, all I can say is thank you,
It is so cold out there, I can't bear to think she is out there.
I am going out early in the morning again,
Thank you all for not letting me lose hope;
YOU REALLY ARE AN INSPIRATION:
Naomi

luckypenny · #39 February 13th, 2009, 10:45 PM

Naomi, did you manage to distribute posters at vets in your area? I'll be in the area of NDG and Westmount tomorrow...I'd be more than happy to get some posters at several vets there as well as at 3 very popular pet supply stores. Can you fax me a copy of a poster? I can pm you a number.

chico2 · #40 February 14th, 2009, 09:26 AM

Naomi,what about putting posters on parked cars,even in the nearest mall where she might have been seen,I know that would involve hundreds of posters,but people usually look at anything stuck on their wind-shield

badger · #41 February 14th, 2009, 09:43 AM

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putting posters on parked cars

I think this is a brilliant idea. You could print half-page posters to reduce costs and waste.

naomi · #42 February 14th, 2009, 07:22 PM

I have distributed 5000 flyers in the publi sac(it is going to be sent out in a bag with all stor flyers. We won't talk about what the cost was, really I only needed 30,000 to hand out to all the surrounding areas.
Today, my husband & I went door to door and put out another 150.00.
I am offering a $500.00 reward, so incase someone wants to keep the dog, it will be enough money to buy their own.
But I like the ideas of cars, however, I just don't know wher to look anymore.
I received a phone call saying whe was seen clear across town on Thursday.
I don't know if I should follow the lead, can they really go that far.
Again, Thank you,
Naomi

badger · #43 February 14th, 2009, 08:14 PM

You know, Poodletalk knows people in the media, I wonder if she might have any ideas in that direction. Have you tried to get something into your local newspaper? The publi-sac idea is genius.
It must be difficult to know which leads to follow up on, but I think you have to take them at face value. JRs are pretty fast, aren't they?
Poor girl, I hope you catch a break soon.

shirley1011 · #44 February 15th, 2009, 03:08 AM

Nami...Yes they really can go that far...Just after Christmas a little shiztu was found about ten miles north of where she went missing in Whitby...she was found in a barn to the north by a farmer so don't underestimate where they can get to.

babymomma · #45 February 15th, 2009, 03:17 AM

Shes a terrier. A Jack russell Terrier. She can definatly travel that far.

I hope you findher!

chico2 · #46 February 15th, 2009, 09:11 AM

I cannot see anyone ignoring her if she goes to someones house or is running around on the street,she is a small JRT and very pretty,I believe someone has her, hopefully will see a poster and realize she is very much loved by her owners.
Someone I know,kept a Shi-Tzu(sp?)because she was skinny,dirty and really hungry,thinking she had been abused...she only called HS to see if a Tzu had been reported missing.

naomi · #47 February 15th, 2009, 10:25 AM

I have a running in the Gazette. I am going to post in the town post & try other municipalities. so many posters that I put up have been removed.
I also beleive she will only go to a dog person, someone who lowers themselves or pretends to offer food.

Shaykeija · #48 February 15th, 2009, 11:32 AM

The last time I rescued a dog like this I laid on the ground a fed him cookies. When he go close enough I got him. I hope your little on makes it home soon...

krdahmer · #49 February 15th, 2009, 11:51 AM

Just wanted to add my

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for a safe return real soon!

naomi · #50 February 16th, 2009, 05:37 PM

I have recieved calls,
Reputable sources, who knows,
from westmount to verdun, almost geographically impossible.
Where to look, who knows anymore.
really empty feeling day.

diandpat · #51 February 16th, 2009, 05:41 PM

Naomi, don't despair just yet...something good can still happen

I have your dogs ad posted on my Facebook profile and so do some other people....that is getting the picture/story out there.

I can't imagine 11 days without my luvs...I find grooming days long

People are still looking...

naomi · #52 February 16th, 2009, 06:26 PM

I will try to hang in there, but it's getting pretty bad.
The hollowness just keeps getting worse & worse as each day passes.

shirley1011 · #53 February 16th, 2009, 06:51 PM

I truly understand your pain, but don't give up and again don't underestimate how far the little guy can travel.
Follow up on leads. I made a web page on dogster.com and when I would get a call I would have them look at all the pictures on the web page before driving to check it out in person. Everyone is amazed at the huge binder I have full of #'s I have followed up. I know a lot were not my dog
but at least people were looking.
Don't give up hope...just make as many people as you can aware that he is missing. I made up a business card size card with a picture on one side and contact info on the other side & gave it to anyone I could talk to.

naomi · #54 February 16th, 2009, 08:27 PM

In time like this, it is great to have all of this support
great idea the business card.
Thank you

chrism · #55 February 17th, 2009, 12:33 PM

Hi Naomi - our Gracie has just come back to us after 42 days. Don't give up hope.

naomi · #56 February 17th, 2009, 04:34 PM

I am so happy to hear that Gracie has come home,
Enjoy her.
give her a cookie for me.
Thanks for the ggod news
Naomi

Bina · #57 February 17th, 2009, 04:56 PM

Don't give up! When my neighbours lost their beagle, I found him in another province!!
He had been picked up by a stranger in a car, driven 30 minutes away where he escaped again and ended up in a rescue where I saw him by chance.

moosedogg · #58 February 17th, 2009, 07:08 PM

I saw your ad in the Montreal Gazette as did a number of friends so I can only imagine how many people it reached across the island. I'll keep my eyes open for Crystal here in Westmount and am in contact with lots of people in the dog community here.

Have you posted her photo at vet clinics around town?