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

Monday, 16 February 2009

Double blow

Back down again today.
Tori, bless her, has trawled round all farms in the area of the Twycross setting, and found out that there were other sightings at the weekend. Unfortunately in the next farm she went to she discovered a black labrador with a black collar and metal dangling tag who has taken it into his head to search for foxes or just go for a jolly since Xmas, and would go that distance from the farm. He was AWOL sufficiently often last week to match the sightings.
Then between 15.15 and 16.30 this afternoon our trap was stolen.
Tim and Pete had seen it around the 2 o' clock mark. When Tim returned at 16.30 it was gone. Pete had returned home from a trip out around 3ish and saw a white transit van parked in the pull-in. After he unloaded his trailer he decided to drive up to it but the white van had gone and the trap was undisturbed. However an hour later Tim found it gone.
We think that on finding Tim's anchorage which consists of a metal bar with a bolt and padlock they realised they needed bolt cutters or something, nipped off, got the kit, and then stole the cage. They must be quite local to have done all that in that time frame. We have our suspicions (knowing where white vans go in and out the whole time, locally) and have reported it to the police, who were lovely again.
Don't know where to go from here.
Time for lots of Tim and Ffion hugs and a rethink in the morning.
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2 comments:

  1. Farrington/Holland crew16 February 2009 at 14:03

    So sorry .....at least you know Twycross is not Sky but as for the trap-that's disgraceful-did they take the camera too? I hope the police actually go and search the place. It is all so distressing when all you want to do is find your lad! Have a good hug and then keep going...hard but all you can do really. hugs from our family to you both!

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  2. SpinBrac17 February 2009 at 09:06

    Ffion and Tim,
    Just checking with your blog, i'm so upset that someone could add more heartbreak onto two lovely people by taking Sky's trap.
    What is wrong with people for crying out loud ?
    It makes me so mad.
    I would think you might be right as to where that will end up sadly. Some folks have no morals. Keep a look in the local papers or freeads for someone selling one.
    (sigh)
    Most of all I hope today has been more productive for you, and try your best not to let it get you down (famous last words of which I wish I could take my own advice!)
    We're here if you need us.
    Shelley & Jon

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