Lost Dog Sky

Sky, our beloved Black Labrador, went missing on 1st December 2008. We have been trying very hard to find him, and have been overwhelmed by the number of neighbours, friends and complete strangers who have been offering help and support. With so many people helping we cannot make calls in person to keep everyone up to date with the search, so this blog is our way of letting everyone know what is happening. CONTACT NUMBERS FOR US ARE 07951-722747 (PREFERABLE) OR 07921-545615

Friday 6 February 2009

-7 in temperature and mood

Just got in at 11pm and -7C outside and I think we're at our lowest point in this whole story.
The camera failed this evening so I drove out to check it and the trap just now, only to find the whole set-up smashed up by someone. Nothing appears to have been stolen (eg camera / laptop) so I am suspicious that maybe the person who reported us to the RSPCA still doesn't understand what we are doing and is trying to stop us. I had last checked it at dusk (5.45pm). The last picture was at 19.23. Nobody in sight in that one.
Tim is still in work so I called him to tell him.
Combined with 2 days of no food going from the kennels and no fresh leads on sightings, it's a sad moment.
Tomorrow we'll have a rethink of strategy when we're less upset and tired, and are able to check the equipment over in daylight. Doug your laptop looks to be undamaged. Hopefully on its hard drive are the 19.22 and 19.21 shots.
Thanks to Elaine, Peter and family who've offered to do a walk in the "hot zone" on Sunday. Thanks to Ken, South Carolina, USA, who called tonight just to support us. Ken knows what it feels like to have a dog vanish.
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5 comments:

  1. Rachel's best friend - Charlie6 February 2009 at 15:53

    My heart goes out to you both. Try to get a good night's sleep, re-charge your batteries and re-group tomorrow. Now the roads are better there will be more of us able to get out there and join in the search both on foot and by car xxx

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  2. Charlie and Sue6 February 2009 at 16:15

    Im so sorry that is terrible, what is wrong with people. Cant be a dog owner thats for sure! I've been watching the camera at every opportunity. I hope things feel a bit better tomorrow. At work all weekend but am off and free to walk monday if you want anywhere particular covering? Sue

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  3. Farrington/Holland crew7 February 2009 at 01:02

    so sorry to hear of this vandalism. So distressing for you. I hope things turn more positive over the week end. Marilyn

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  4. Angus7 February 2009 at 08:31

    I cannot believe that people will stoop so low as to smash up a dogtrap, Did these people not understand that the trap is for a dog and not a badger after the RSPCA called or did the RSPCA not bother to let them know the outcome of the conversation?
    I hope that they are never in need of help when a family member has bee missing for nearly 2 months.
    Please regroup and carry on, the rest of us a firmly behind you ..

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  5. Tim Coats8 February 2009 at 01:39

    Hi Sue
    If you're off on Monday then please do go for a walk (snow permitting). It's impossible to advise where to go since we've only had one sighting in a month now. Anywhere around Odstone would be my best bet (after the night of the funny barking which we've yet to explain). If Tim gets back from work at a decent time I'll ask him to post the Ordnance Survey map with the "hot zone". I'm not blog-literate enough to know how to attach it to this site. Or you can email me on ffion.davies@doctors.org.uk and I'll send it if it helps you locate a walk. Thanks, Ffion

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