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

Sunday 8 February 2009

Kennel stolen

More bad news. Ffion refreshed the food at both kennels around 11.30. Picture of yellow lab scoffing the lot at one of them 17.30 yesterday. Drove off to perch on a vantage point and do some work on her laptop for 2 hours. Returned 14.45 to find kennel half way up Green Lane stolen.
The bowl and food, the ball, the laminated poster explaining what we're doing, and the 2 large pieces of plywood to weather proof it were all lying in the snow. Large footprints (similar to the ones by the trap?) in a circle near it (fresh since Ffion was there earlier).
The Green Lane gets a lot of fly tipping (amongst other activities) so the 2 events may be unconnected and this time it's simple theft.
They got 2 pairs of yesterday's smelly socks for free too...........
Time for a strategy think this evening when Tim gets in from work.
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3 comments:

  1. Rachel's best friend - Charlie8 February 2009 at 07:38

    Oh no! You must be at the end of your tether now. Let's hope its just an opportunist theft and nothing more 'sinister'. Even so, how can poeple be so cruel and insensitive?
    Please do let us know if there is anything we can do to help.

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  2. Farrington/Holland crew8 February 2009 at 08:34

    How very strange and disturbing....do you think it is someone who knows something about Sky's whereabouts and trying to get you to move away from the area? Don't be put off!

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  3. Tim Coats8 February 2009 at 13:04

    We've done some reflecting.
    We think top theory is that someone is illegally hunting on the farmer's land and just doesn't want a camera around.
    Yes it's possible someone is trying to put us off the whole campaign.
    In response we've brought all equipment (surviving kennel, cameras etc) back to base. We will leave the trap set but not reinstall the webcam, and check on it ourselves, with the help of Pete, Bren and Tori.
    We may reinstall a kennel and camera but if we do, will conceal it.
    I will call the 2 experts recommended by Jon & Shelley in the morning for their advice. I'll also contact Ann, our dog warden, to see what she says.
    For all those (on the blog and by email and the doglost.co.uk site) offering help, we feel it's probably best at present to sit tight and see what happens. Feel free to add your comments.
    Yes we will call upon you if we need to and really appreciate that we have so many people "at the ready". Thank you.
    Ffion and Tim

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