Rainbow Bridge: Tan And Grizzle Border Terrier Male

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2017-01-25 21:54 JANI

so very sorry xx

2017-01-16 14:37 Doglover

So very very sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences are sent to,you and RIP sweet Brecon. Xxx

2017-01-16 10:30 Meru

So sad and heartbreaking. I am so very, very sorry to hear about Brecon. RIP darling boy. Run happy and free at the Bridge beautiful sweetheart xxxx

2017-01-14 19:29 DogLostSharon - Social Media Volunteer

I am truly sorry to hear the sad update for your furbaby, Brecon. X
Run Free Sweetheart. X

2017-01-14 19:11 DogLostMillypod (Chris) - Administrative Volunteer

So very sorry. Run free Brecon.xx

2017-01-14 18:27 ClaireC

So sorry to read this sad update. I am sure you will have so many happy memories of your time together. These memories will help to lessen the pain of parting in time. Run free Brecon now forever young in the sunshine xx

2017-01-14 18:21 susieq666

So sorry. I've been checking every day, hoping for a happy outcome. Sadly, not to be. Run free, little one.

2017-01-14 15:20 Unknown

I am so very sorry to read this ,Sincere condolences to he owners.Run Free at the Bridge Precious Ones until you meet again with those who love you so very much xxxx

2017-01-14 11:28 DogLostMax - Area Co-ordinator - Cornwall & Area Volunteer - Durham & Ireland

So very sorry for the loss of your lovely dog.
In case anyone can't access the fb link, this is what his owners have put...
Hello everyone . I would like to thank everyone who has searched for our lovely boy Brecon since he disappeared . Brecon has now been found , but sadly it was not the outcome we were all hoping for . You have all been absolutely brilliant in your love and support for us , thank you all from the bottom of our hearts

2017-01-14 10:55 Baydogs

So very sorry for your loss Dartmoor runner. Heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Such a lovely old chap. Looks like he had a very happy life with you.
RIP dear boy x

2017-01-14 10:48 twoDs

Sad news about Brecon.Run free darling boy https://www.facebook.com/Findbrecon/posts/1572757539417468?pnref=story

2016-12-27 19:29 DogLostMagicalBadgerWish - Area Volunteer - Bath

https://www.facebook.com/WhitehouseKennelsCattery/photos/a.479618332074205.94939.472986006070771/1172911099411588/?type=3

2016-12-23 16:56 susieq666

So sorry you haven't found this lovely little boy. I feel he must have been picked up by someone. I hope he's being cared for.

2016-12-12 17:10 Baydogs

I know Seeks. Those last few hours were amazing! Thank YOU for setting this up. Let's hope it helps to find him x

2016-12-12 17:05 Seeks

I know Baydogs :-) You Hollyberry and so many have really done him proud....

He has just gone out with 394 Bless you xxxx

2016-12-12 16:39 Baydogs

WooHoo Hollieberry...got the 54 and MORE. Still 20 minutes to go :)

2016-12-12 15:13 Hollieberry

54 needed now :)

2016-12-12 14:57 Baydogs

Hey Seeks. The 21 were achieved for this dear old boy. Bit of time to go though...is it possible we could get 55 more????

2016-12-12 12:43 Seeks

Bless you Baydogs. We down to 4 hours left and blanket asking for 21 more ;-) xxx

2016-12-11 23:25 Baydogs

***JUST 16 HOURS LEFT*** Thunderclap for Brecon. Please support and share-
https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/50878-lovely-oldie-needs-to-be-found?locale=en

2016-12-08 08:46 Dartmoor runner

Admin can you please change the status - this dog was not Brecon . This has now been confirmed

2016-12-07 21:10 Baydogs

Not sure how much wider you are contemplating but what about approaching the Devon Cubs and Scouts Movement to see if they would be willing to help with leaflet distribution?
http://westdevonscouts.org.uk/

2016-12-07 18:15 Dartmoor runner

Is anyone able to help with a wider leaflet drop around this area ?

2016-12-07 18:13 Dartmoor runner

This sighting is still unconfirmed , no one else has seen this dog . Still unclear whether it is Brecon . Leaflets dropped in around the area and posters are in the local shop and pub . Admin - please change this back as he has not definitely been sighted .

Last edited: 2016-12-07 18:14:24 by Dartmoor runner

2016-12-07 17:20 Baydogs

***THUNDERCLAP FOR BRECON*** Please support and share. This 15year old lad needs to be found ASAP.
https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/50878-lovely-oldie-needs-to-be-found?locale=en

2016-12-07 11:54 Seeks

Will up date his post with the new sighting and got everything crossed xx

2016-12-07 09:36 Jane

Shared Twitter

2016-12-07 09:36 Baydogs

Could a house to house leaflet drop be done in this area? If this sighting was Brecon it is possible that he has taken refuge in someone's garden and could be living off bird scraps.

2016-12-07 09:07 Baydogs

Would your local radio put out another alert re this sighting Dartmoor runner?

2016-12-07 08:17 Dartmoor runner

We have a possible sighting of Brecon in Bedford Road Horrabridge at 2000 hrs last night - Tuesday . Please keep your eyes peeled if you are in the area . This is the first possible sighting in 10 days

Last edited: 2016-12-07 08:18:31 by Dartmoor runner

2016-12-06 09:25 Baydogs

Pirate FM post-
http://www.piratefm.co.uk/news/latest-news/2168513/photos-missing-dog-search-could-go-nationwide/

2016-12-06 00:07 Baydogs

***More publicity for Brecon*** 5/12/16
http://www.tavistock-today.co.uk/article.cfm?id=418115

2016-12-05 10:54 twoDs

Good coverage by Western Morning News - so help it helps get him home
http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/search-for-missing-dog-brecon-could-feature-on-national-television/story-29956515-detail/story.html

2016-12-04 11:12 devonmade

Hi, sorry to hear this little one is still missing. has the owner contacted the local paper, Tavistock Times, to see if they would run an article. its very odd because he couldnt have gone that far you would have thought and the area is quite flat and open. what about the local farmers who keep their livestock on the moor? and to help with that, could South West Equine Protection help? they know the moor very well. cross fingers he is found very soon

2016-12-03 16:03 AlisonH

Photo cropped. Refresh page to view.

2016-12-03 11:44 Dartmoor runner

Admin - i have just uploaded another image of Brecon as he was not wearing his coat when he went missing .are you able to change the details for me please

2016-12-03 11:39 Dartmoor runner

We still have no news on Brecon ,no sightings at all . Where is he ?

2016-12-03 09:58 Mandaqu

Sharing on FB but this lovely chap isn't getting as much attention as I'd hope. I wonder what makes a lost dog campaign go viral.

2016-12-03 09:56 Mandaqu

Can doglost help with getting assistance from k9search based in Devon?

2016-12-02 21:00 susieq666

Oh no - I keep checking to see whether he's been found. Poor little lad - he needs to be home.

2016-12-01 20:39 Dartmoor runner

We still have no news on Brecon , no sightings and no sign of him on the moor . A report this week that a local lady may have taken him in has proved to be unfounded.
The poster campaign is underway and my printer is working overtime tonight . Any helpers that can spare some time over the weekend are welcome to join us for a mass leaflet drop . Let's find him and get him home

Last edited: 2016-12-01 20:40:18 by Dartmoor runner

2016-11-30 19:48 Jane

Shared Twitter

2016-11-30 15:52 twoDs

Owl those were my exact thoughts.I see so many posts on FB where someone has found an elderly dog or a dog in poor condition and it's automatically assumed the dog has been dumped by an owner who no longer wants it so they don't report to dog wardens (or are told by others not to do so) I so hope this is what has happened to Brecon.I don't know the area but gather it's very popular with dog walkers.He may even have been picked up by someone not local.I do hope this is the case and they see the publicity for him

2016-11-30 13:16 Dartmoor runner

We still have no definite news on Brecon despite a poster campaign and a Facebook page . We are also on the Tavistock Times page . So over the next few days we intend to distribute posters and leaflets around homes and the local area , including all of the access gates on to the Whitchurch Down area. If anyone in the local area is able to help out for an hour over the next few days it would be greatly appreciated . Have contacted Radio Devon and waiting to hear back on whether they will put out an appeal

Last edited: 2016-11-30 13:17:05 by Dartmoor runner

2016-11-30 08:06 DogLostOwl

It is not uncommon for very old dogs to be picked up and kept by someone who assumes they have been dumped because of age, and then does not report them in case they are taken to pound and pts. This is why you need to get the publicity further afield.

Last edited: 2016-11-30 09:57:12 by Owl

2016-11-29 18:32 DogLostGeoffA - Area Volunteer - Cornwall, Scotland & Northumberland

Dartmoor runner - have messaged Find Brecon fb page regarding possible ID for dog walker. Not sure if you have seen - may appear as message request.

2016-11-29 18:06 Baydogs

Disappointing not to have found Brecon today...yet perhaps this isn't all bad news, as it would be good to think that someone has him undercover, in the warm, and being looked after. However, that person hasn't notified the dog warden or local vets in order to find the rightful owner either.
Dartmoor runner, re your comment about distributing posters further afield, it might be an idea to include dog wardens, vets and rescues from outside your immediate area in case this finder has notified the authorities elsewhere in Devon.
Would Radio Devon put out an alert about this potential lady finder? Maybe this person does not have access to the internet and are currently unaware of Brecon's Facebook Page and all the shares - nor looked on here for a match.
Your idea of a wider distribution of posters should certainly help with that, as will eagle eyed dogwalkers who HAVE seen his details and may recognise him with someone else.

2016-11-29 17:37 AlisonH

Photo cropped and enhanced. Refresh page to view.

2016-11-29 17:34 AlisonH

Just spoken to owner and poster now changed back.

2016-11-29 17:19 Dartmoor runner

Admin - could I ask you to change the poster back please as we are looking to print some more for a wider distribution

2016-11-29 17:18 Dartmoor runner

A huge thank you to all who helped in our search for Brecon today - your time and energy is very much appreciated. We searched a large area of Whutchurch Down today with no sign of of him . We do however have a possible sighting over the last few days . This is a very vague third hand report of him with a lady called Lucy who may be a local dog walker . She may live in the area of Westmoor Park or Priory Close in Tavistock . Does anyone local know this lady as we really do need to trace her . In the meantime please keep sharing our posts - we still have not found him

2016-11-29 16:48 DogLostMax - Area Co-ordinator - Cornwall & Area Volunteer - Durham & Ireland

Hoping there is some good news soon. Sending lots of positive thoughts your way xx

2016-11-29 12:41 Unknown

Hope all is going well in the search for Brecon. Unable to helpl as I .live in the Central region.. Hope Jenny, and Tiga can help, As he is blind can a trap be set with scented items? Please stay safe Brecon, until you are found. Paws xd.

Last edited: 2016-11-29 12:45:17

2016-11-29 11:52 Mandy

I know this is a different part of the country but thought it worth sharing cos you never know if someone picked him up. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1736161516703660&set=gm.1200946566648024&type=3

2016-11-29 08:50 Baydogs

Thank you for the bump Millypod :)

Useful kit to take for those able to attend-
Gardening gloves/gauntlets
Secateurs
Small folding saw.

As well as looking inside any permitted outbuildings, please also look around the base of those outbuildings for spaces where a small dog could crawl underneath for shelter. Underneath wooden sheds is a favoured place for hibernating animals so there is often a little ready made "dug out".

Good luck and please wrap up warm x

2016-11-29 08:18 DogLostMillypod (Chris) - Administrative Volunteer

Bumped for Search Party AS BELOW.

2016-11-29 01:12 Baydogs

****SEARCHERS NEEDED PLEASE****for this morning's search for BRECON.
TIME 11am
MEET The Pimple, Tavistock.
General searching has been to no avail. Thorough searching of the area needs to take place. If anyone has a snakecam for looking within bramble and thicket and down into holes and ditches please bring along or contact above number.

It seems that his old unstable confused boy has been out three very cold nights already. PLEASE SHARE. HE NEEDS FINDING ASAP.

Dartmoor runner,I see that you have already contacted Jenny and Tiga (K9 Tracker). Do hope she is available. In readiness, just in case she is able, if you have something only Brecon has worn ,like a coat or even a collar, please put this in a sealed bag.

Last edited: 2016-11-29 01:13:21 by Baydogs

2016-11-28 23:05 Dartmoor runner

Thank you Baydogs and everyone else on this site. We have searched many areas of Whitchurch Down tonight with no sightings at all.No reports today from vets or rescue centres . We desperately need a sighting of our boy

Last edited: 2016-11-28 23:06:31 by Dartmoor runner

2016-11-28 21:42 Baydogs

Thanks twoDs. I know the border terrier community are really supportive of one another.
For those not able to see FB -SEARCH DETAILS AS FOLLOWS-
NOV29
Find Brecon
Tues 11:00 UTC · The Pimple · Tavistock
"Please join us for a mass search of the Whitchurch Down area of Tavistock . If you can spare an hour of your time it would be really appreciated ."

Please wrap up warm folks.
Wish I was close enough to attend but will be there in spirit.

Last edited: 2016-11-28 22:08:31 by Baydogs

2016-11-28 19:18 twoDs

Shared search tomorrow to the BT groups - do hope it's successful
Apologies for duplicate posts - don't know what happened.Here is link to search
https://www.facebook.com/events/582337568621726/

Last edited: 2016-11-28 20:48:28 by twoDs

2016-11-28 19:18 twoDs

Shared search tomorrow to the BT groups - do hope it's successful

2016-11-28 19:18 twoDs

Shared search tomorrow to the BT groups - do hope it's successful

2016-11-28 17:04 DogLostMax - Area Co-ordinator - Cornwall & Area Volunteer - Durham & Ireland

Shared. Hoping Brecon is home soon x

2016-11-28 16:55 Dartmoor runner

Thanks everyone . No news today - all vets and rescue centres are aware . Please keep sharing

2016-11-28 15:42 twoDs

Added his FB page to his thread in BTs lost & found group and sharing.Quite a few local shops - Tavistock Pet Emporium for one have picked up post and are sharing too

2016-11-28 15:10 Baydogs

Thanks Geoff. Can't post there as I'm not an FB member but can now follow any developments :)

Dartmoor runner, it might be an idea to post on Lostbox FB and also the Lostbox website as well for those who are not on social media.
https://mylostbox.com/
Also put posters in any postboxes in your area for the postmen. Give delivery people details too and, if you have a local post office, see if they'll put one up there. Again, people who don't have internet access will see it.

2016-11-28 14:55 DogLostGeoffA - Area Volunteer - Cornwall, Scotland & Northumberland

Here is the url for Brecon's fb page: https://www.facebook.com/Findbrecon/?fref=ts
Have added visitor post with link to this page with instructions on how to print poster.

2016-11-28 13:09 Skywalker99

You need to post the full link for the facebook page, facebook is selctive about what it shows people in searches so it may not come up, and there can be duplicate pages called the same thing....

2016-11-28 13:07 Dartmoor runner

I have set up a dedicated Facebook page - it's called find Brecon missing border terrier . Please share if you are on Facebook

2016-11-28 10:56 Baydogs

Please remember on your searches to look in ditches and any small streams or rivers. If his back legs are none too steady he could slip. Also between rock crevices (if terrain similar to your picture) because old confused dogs sometimes do strange things and get themselves stuck. Also look (as best you can) within bramble and thicket where he may have got caught up as Geoff suggested. Often tangled dogs make no noise in reply to your call.
I do hope you have some good news soon x

Last edited: 2016-11-28 10:57:30 by Baydogs

2016-11-28 10:43 Baydogs

If someone has picked him up they will hopefully take him to a vet and notify the DW today, and his chip should be scanned. You've notified the chip company that he is missing?

2016-11-28 09:45 Dartmoor runner

Thank you all so much for your support . No reports on Brecon as yet - local vets and rescue centes have been contacted this morning . Pleae keep sharing via fb etc

2016-11-27 21:52 JANI

sharing x

2016-11-27 19:04 Hollieberry

I hope this poor old lad is found soon fingers crossed for him x

2016-11-27 18:46 Coco

Shared with Etra info.....poor back legs and not wearing a coat. Hope he is home soon x

2016-11-27 17:18 DogLostMillypod (Chris) - Administrative Volunteer

Sharing Twitter.x

2016-11-27 16:48 twoDs

Lots of BT folks sharing on FaceBook and Twitter also.Just hope you find him soon

2016-11-27 16:14 Dartmoor runner

Posters are now in place all around the Whitchurch Down area. We have carried out a further search this afternoon with no reported sightings. This area is used be a lot of local people , so if he was still there I feel that he would have been seen by now. Both local vets contacted. The golf club have been very helpful and have a poster . Thanks again everyone . We will find him

Last edited: 2016-11-27 16:14:40 by Dartmoor runner

2016-11-27 15:49 DogLostSharon - Social Media Volunteer

I have shared with DL FB Page, Twitter & Public. I hope Brecon is safely back at home soon. X

2016-11-27 14:40 Baydogs

Don't know if the owner is on FB Geoff but glad you've picked up on this as not everyone is aware of this Doglost website and go to the FB automatically.
Extra info-Brecon has problems with his rear legs and wasn't wearing a coat at time of disappearance so will have been cold last night if not found by someone and taken in.

Last edited: 2016-11-27 14:42:19 by Baydogs

2016-11-27 14:34 Baydogs

http://www.k9searchdog.org/

2016-11-27 14:32 DogLostGeoffA - Area Volunteer - Cornwall, Scotland & Northumberland

Have you mentioned it to the staff at the golf club in case any of their members see or hear Brecon while out playing? Are there any outbuildings he could have hidden in around the golf course? Could he have got caught up in undergrowth around the course? Hopefully Baydogs scenting and bbq suggestions will bring him home. Map link (satellite view)in case it helps: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Tavistock+Golf+Club/@50.5434551,-4.1308496,242m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x486cf4eac602afcf:0xf27bd64721aa05b8!8m2!3d50.5440487!4d-4.1300429

2016-11-27 14:14 Snowball

Recommend that you contact Dartmoor based K9 Search Dog asap. They are a charity who train bloodhounds to track missing dogs.
http://www.k9searchdog.org/

2016-11-27 14:12 Baydogs

Spoken to owner. This old lad is also on daily medication and becomes confused which makes his disappearance even more concerning. Have given scenting instructions (hoover bag and human) to leave a trail from area he disappeared to home which is only minutes away. Also to leave a worn item of clothing at place of disappearance and a way for him to get back into the home again whenever safe to do so. Owner will also have a BBQ up there tonight in case he has wandered off track in the hopes it will carry on the wind - Brecon enjoys his grub and hopefully this will guide him back.
Lots of posters with phone numbers have been given out today as it is a popular dog walking area.
Sorry I'm not close enough to help in person Dartmoor Runner but thinking of you and hoping for a sighting later x

2016-11-27 13:50 Baydogs

Has anyone given you scenting instructions to leave in the area that he was originally lost?

2016-11-27 13:48 Dartmoor runner

Thank you Baydogs - we are really worried about him as his health is not too good . We walk with him and our other border every day on Whitchurch Down, so he knows the area very well. We walk to the Down as it is very close to home . Had not thought about the radio - will get in touch .

2016-11-27 13:41 Baydogs

Dartmoor runner, so sorry to see your elderly boy is missing. Do you walk him to this area or you drive there? Frequently dogs will return to the place that you usually park your car.
Will Radio Devon put out some alerts for you? Radio alerts can be very effective.

2016-11-27 13:31 Dartmoor runner

Thank you everyone and please keep sharing our post . We have searched the whole area again this morning with no sightings . Posters will be going up this afternoon around the Whitchurch Down area. We need to find him as he is 15 years old and a little vulnerable.

2016-11-27 12:51 Sue - onestopalldogs

Shared ONESTOPALLDOGS & Twitter

2016-11-27 12:42 DogLostGeoffA - Area Volunteer - Cornwall, Scotland & Northumberland

Shared to DogLost South West fb page, already on DogLost Devon page.

2016-11-27 12:31 twoDs

Have added Brecon to Border Terriers Lost & found group on FB and shared to all the BT groups too - so hope he's found safe soon

2016-11-27 11:43 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Alerts sent to helpers in PL18,19,20.