Snowy Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Took the dogs out this morning and Ruby was doing her usual, in and out of the hedges, chasing pigeons. Then I realised I hadn't seen her for a few minutes, so started calling her. Waited a good half an hour, calling her and walking backwards and forwards along the path where she'd last been seen. I came home in case she's found her way home - still no sign. Took the car and drove all around the field area, walked the field again, checked at home, drove around again, this time calling at each of the farms that cover that patch and giving them her details. Checked home again, walked back across the fields. Have to pick the boys up from school in a minute. I don't know what else to do. She is chipped and tagged, I just hope she wanders into one of the farms looking for food and water - she'll be exhausted if she's been chasing pheasants all day, she doesn't know when to stop. I am so scared that she has exhausted herself and collapsed somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Sounds like she's got carried away chasing a bird and got lost, Fingers crossed she turns up safe and well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Sorry to hear that Snowy, i hope that she's safe and comes back to you soonest. Might be worth just phoning around the local vets and the dog warden - they aren't overly thorough when scanning for chips and don't always pick them up Fingers crossed that she comes back soon. If it's any consolation, Cyrus managed to wriggle out of his collar and do a bunk just after I got him... daft saluki-eejit had me running all round the neighbourhood while he just ignored me and pitched up when he felt like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Oh no . I hope she either finds her way home or some kind soul takes her in and contacts you . What a worry for you in the meantime, though . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Sorry to hear that, hope she turns up safe and sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Any news? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 Well the police have been informed. I need to phone the dog warden in the morning. Numerous farms and villagers are on the lookout, posters have been posted. I did get one phone call from a chap who thought he might have seen her following a lady with two other spaniels (she would be looking for me with Candy) but BUTBUTBUT! As I was typing I've had a phone call from the local gamekeeper who has found her! Phew! Off to collect her shortly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Phew!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Oh, what a relief! So glad she's been found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 She is home, very hungry and thirsty and feet a little sore, but otherwise none the worse for wear The gamekeeper caught her amongst his pheasants Luckily he was very nice about it, is obviously a dog lover himself and was very pleased to have been the one to find her. I knew she would chase pheasants if seen but there are never that many. He said thousands had just been released ready for the shoot - poor dog didn't know which way to turn, just kept following one after the other! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louise1976 Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Oh brilliant news! Glad she has been found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Thank goodness for that - I was worrying about her and logged on to see if there was news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 Thank you all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Fab news what a relief! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 What wonderful news, I'm so pleased for you . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 I have one exhausted dog this morning! Normally her and Candy race round in the morning, wrestling and getting under everyones feet. She is curled up on the settee fast asleep - hopefully she will come round as the day goes on. I've checked her over, no obvious injuries, but her mouth is a bit puffy in the corners. I can't see any cuts or grazes so will keep an eye on it. It didn't stop her eating so can't be too bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 what a little madam - glad she is home safely I was going to ask if she might have learnt her lesson...but I assume not!! cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
