Finally, another call. Well two in fact. One to Kirby Muxloe last night, where a frightened black lab was seen at dark near the car park. We went over but no sign.
But the real excitement was earlier with a call at 2pm - guess where? Barton end of Green Lane again. A black lab crossed the road as a lady was driving along. She called us straight away which was great. This time our "search party" mobilised with precision and fantastic communication. We've been rehearsing! Walkie talkies, cars and maps at the ready, our "trained staff" (fantastic neighbours, friends and Ann the dog warden) covered all points.
While we were disappointed not to see the dog ourselves, we were delighted to find Sky's bowl at the kennel feeding station licked clean, and the tennis ball we'd left outside was deep in the kennel. This is the first time that the food has disappeared in 3 weeks of laying fresh food daily.
Of course any dog could have done that but apparently not that many dogs like pilchards as much as Sky!
Our plan at the moment is to try to make this dog's behaviour more regular, hoping that feeding at this place can become a habit. Today Ann has issued us with tripe sticks. Yum.
At least today we feel we have something to hope for and something to keep busy doing again.
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Hi Ffion and Tim
ReplyDeleteI think its an excellent idea to start a blog - it is very informative and of course great publicity.
I drove around the areas at both ends of Green Lane after I saw you both today but to no avail. I felt rather sorry for any drivers who were unlucky enough to be behind me as I was driving at a snails pace, scanning the fields on either side of the road.
I intend to walk Charlie along the footpath that crosses Green Lane tomorrow and again on Sunday. I will of course keep you posted.
As Winston Churchill said "Never, never, never give up."
Kind regards
Rachel