Alis girls Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Excellent - any news on how he was found? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 9, 2011 Author Share Posted December 9, 2011 No news yet - I'll let you know when I hear. I suspect that they are just enjoying having him back right now. I bet that Oz is happy to be back home in front of the fire in his favourite bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 9, 2011 Author Share Posted December 9, 2011 An update from Fran: Of all times Internet won't connect so I'm on my phone. After giving the brilliant news of Oz's safe return, I'm afraid to disappoint with the story behind it all!!! Sorry for any that have been intrigued but it was literally a case of a message being received regarding oz and a phone call made in return to discuss the next step. Arrangements were put in place and obviously things turned out in the best way possible. He was 30 miles from where he went from, he was in Southampton. Were the people involved from a "particular community?" To be honest I don't think so but certainly not people I'd be comfortable to be around. Were the circumstances odd? Yes. Was he being hidden? I very much believe so and think these people wanted to gain something monetary for him but realised he was worthless to them. They didn't want any money for him though. His howling was really getting on their nerves. Shame. Not. Were they opportunists? Yes, I'd say so. I'd never ever ever wish my past couple of days on anyone. If people think I have been strong, far from it. Wednesday night I was literally screaming, yelling and crying so much I couldn't breathe. I can't thank people enough for their help, suggestions and support. Thank you isn't enough, far from it. As it's been said, the sense of community, particularly in an online environment is amazing. The Lurcher world is a tight knit place that I'm proud to be part of. Least Christmas is back on the agenda now! Coulnt care in the slightest about it for the past few days! Speaking of that, need to get all of them their presents. Time to move on and put the whole shocking thing behind us. Thank you all again Fran But, at the end of it all my fabulous, gorgeous cheeky lad is where he belongs, albeit not himself.... Yet. Like our chicken forum, the lurcher community has one too - as full of different characters as this one; it was lovely to see how everyone pulled together to get the word out there and pull on all our contacts and links to get him found. It's a worry for all of us...very much a case of 'there but for the grace...', none of our dogs are the expensive sort, most of them are rescues, but they really have a way with our hearts, very much like ex-batts I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 How fantastic that he's safely home . I hope the people who took him have the book thrown at them . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken shack Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I am sooooo pleased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Oh DM you've no idea how relieved and happy i am to read this, ive been working since Thurs so have only just caught up but Ozzie was never far from my thoughts, to come back and read he is home safe and sound and in front of the fire where he belongs just makes my heart burst. Im so so so happy now! The only blight to it all is that people like the so and so's who took him are still around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Have just read this from start to finish as hadn't seen it before, tears streaming down my face now. I am so pleased he's home. I hope those horrible people get a good kick where it hurts by the law. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 That's really good news, so pleased for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 It seems that Oz is recovering - he has a slight limp but is otherwise physically OK now that he has had plenty to eat and drink (his mum thinks that he was starved and certainly had very little water as he was very thirsty and had 'strong pee'). He is very reserved still and has become a bad traveller - no doubt due to being shoved into a strange van. Here are some lovely pictures of him enjoying being back home after a long run on the beach with his sister. One of him and his sister Willow from before He really is a handsome lad I know that we're all pretty responsible pet owners on here, but please all make sure that your dogs are tagged and chipped, or even tattooed for ID. Our local council also runs a dog ID registration which is free - each of mine is registered and has a tag with an unique number on. If they are picked up straying (which wouldn't happen but you never know...) this means that the council can ID them via the number and photo which they have on record. This way, the dog would avoid being stuck in a pound and would come straight home. I don't personally like having dogs ears tattooed but have had several foster greyhounds which had them. I know of someone who does it if anyone on here wants a contact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Awww such beautiful photos, I particularly like the second one I love photos that really capture dogs' characters. So pleased to hear that Oz is more or less physically fine, but it's shocking how in just 2/3 days a dog can really lose condition - and also pick up mental scars too. I really hope he gets over his trauma with some time and lots of TLC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 So pleased he's home and starting to recover, it will take a while, but he looks a very happy chappy to be home. Willow, what an EXCELLENT name !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 .......but it's shocking how in just 2/3 days a dog can really lose condition - and also pick up mental scars too.I really hope he gets over his trauma with some time and lots of TLC. Lurchers and other sighthounds have very little body fat, so can go downhill more quickly than other breeds/types. Other than that they are pretty hardy, but desperately attached to their humans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Aww I love the second picture. Can almost hear him laughing like Mutley Lovely pearly whites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 So glad that he was returned home safely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 What gorgeous photos . Glad to hear he's recovering but it's heartbreaking to think what he went through, the poor boy just wouldn't have understood what was happening to him . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Poor Ozzie, its so not fair for him to have to go through that. What gorgeous photots! That second one is hilarious! Surely thats one to end up on xmas cards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 The latest pictures of Ozzie are lovely! It is all such a relief that he is home again. Would it be OK if I copied the one of him by the fire to send to those in the rescue greyhound community who were keeping an eye out for him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 I'm sure Fran won't mind CC, I checked myself before posting them on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Oh my that second shot is just too cute!!!! bless his brave heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 both of mine to that daft 'hound grin' too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Pics!!!!! I love it he's just so adorable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 As a friend of mine has just said "you have to be as careful of dogs like that as you are with your handbag" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 True enough - I get paranoid when the fair is in town as we get so many more folks around. I only lead walk them away from the town centre then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 Just heard that another lurcher has gone missing in almost exactly the same place. Lurcher Link folks are trying to contact the owner via DogLost to let them know where Oz was found in case it's the same people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Oh no . What is wrong with people . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
