Rainbow Bridge: Black Flat-coated Retriever Male

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2017-02-09 19:44 Unknown

:-( My sympathyto his family.. Nightie, night. , sleep tight, and have fun at the bridge with your pals RIP+ God Blessx A~~~Candle~~~burns for Charlie. Run free (HUG) Wait for your family when the time is right. Now you are a "Doggie Angel"

TOO YOUNG TOO SOON

2017-01-29 10:12 billybob

So very sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy Charlie.

2017-01-28 20:18 DogLostClaire Gresty - Area Co-ordinator & Police Liaison - North West

Lots of love to the family, such a beautiful boy ❤

Sweet dreams Charlie xx

2017-01-27 09:33 Meru

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

2017-01-27 09:17 DogLostSharon - Social Media Volunteer

I am truly sorry to hear this sad update for your precious furbaby Charlie.
Run Free Sweetheart. X X

2017-01-27 01:02 Georgy Porgy

Oh Charlie I hope you knew how much your owners loved you & how hard they worked to find you. Tragic news. RIP lovely boy & heartfelt condolences to the family.

2017-01-26 23:01 Doglover

So very very sorry for your loss...RIP Charlie xxx

2017-01-26 21:40 Hopevalley

Very very sad news. Just heartbreaking for his owners and breeder. Sleep tight baby boy Xxx

2017-01-26 20:47 Juls

So so sorry , been watching post every day bless him , thinking he be home today , so sad news really sorry bless you , such caring owners not stopped looking for him take care x x

2017-01-26 19:11 DogLostMillypod (Chris) - Administrative Volunteer

So very sorry to see the very sad updates.

Run free Gorgeous Charlie.xx

2017-01-26 19:11 DogLostLisa P - Regional Co-ordinator, Central

Such sad news x

2017-01-26 18:20 Jenny & Tiga k9tracker

This was a very sad day and I was out tracking Charlie with Yogi when we got the call from Network Rail - I have to say that NR today were so very helpful and at our request recovered Charlie from the tracks allowing me to scan to be 100% sure and allowing Chris & Steve to have closure. Run free and rest in peace Charlie.

2017-01-26 17:50 nedk

So sorry charlie sorry owners for your loss bless him nite nite charliex

2017-01-26 17:46 cockerspaniellover

This is such devastating news 😭😭 I have been following this several times everyday. The owners have been trying everything and clearly adored this beautiful boy xx
He was stunning and to be so close to home is awful. RIP sweet boy, you leave a huge hole in your families heart and so many people have grown to love
You since you went missing .... run free , taken far too soon. 🙁🙁 love and best wishes to his family xxxx

2017-01-26 17:46 DogLostNicky - Area Co-ordinator London, Home Counties & Police Liaison

I'm so so sorry to read this tragic update. Thoughts with the family x

2017-01-26 17:44 Ellie

Being a owner of 3 fcs myself, I am in tears writing this. I am so very sorry, run free at Rainbow Bridge dear Charlie. My thoughts are with your people xx

2017-01-26 17:44 ClaireC

So very sorry to read this tragic news. No matter how long or short time we have with our much loved pets they all leave a paw print on our hearts. Thoughts are with you all. Run free Charlie in the sunshine forever young. Xx

2017-01-26 17:38 csquaredb

So very sorry. Run free sweet Charlie xx

2017-01-26 17:34 Maggie

Run free Charlie, if love could have saved you you would be home now. xxxx
Tears in heaven.

2017-01-26 17:33 Maggie

The saddest update from Charlie's mum posted in the last hour:
Dear all,
We are devastated to have to tell you that Charlie’s body was recovered from the rail track outside Dorridge station today; so very near to home. He had been found by rail workers on Monday, reported internally, and we were notified earlier today.
He has been positively identified by his microchip number and taken to our local vet for cremation.
As you can imagine, we are heartbroken by this, but felt the need to communicate with you as soon as possible. The help we have received from you has been inspirational and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Could we ask for one last favour though, which is to take down any posters you come across?
Thank you again for your help and support – goodnight Charlie boy.xxx

2017-01-25 18:06 Maggie

Professional tracker will be working with Charlie's family.
Please keep looking and sharing with everyone.
Charlie's team are overwhelmed by the support they are getting and are so very grateful for the help and support.
Positive prayers for Charlie's return home this week please.

2017-01-25 01:15 Maggie

Come on Charlie, home time.

2017-01-25 01:09 Maggie

SIGHTING!!!! Just picked up from Charlie's facebook page this evening:
Arbor Tree Lane sighting is genuine. We have left food and searched.between Warwick Road and Rising Lane but no luck. Will try again in the morning.We've checked with owners of Livery yard opposite and it wasn't their dog.So could any walkers concentrate their searches on an area wirhin a radius of 3 miles. Please bear with us - we're reacting to circumstances - never done anything like this before. THANK YOU for your continued support.

2017-01-25 01:02 Maggie

Covered in local papers and on radio. However attempts to get on Midlands Today for TV coverage have failed (not news worthy enough and there are too many lost each week!!). If anyone can pull strings at Midlands today to get Charlie a mention we will be eternally grateful.

2017-01-25 00:59 Maggie

Primarily with the help of the flatcoat community we have set up a group to check all major online dog/puppy sale sites twice a day. Also a paid feed has been put on facebook promoting his lost poster.
Tomorrow we will be identifying on-line sales sites in Southern Ireland because gundogs have apparently been stolen and sold in southern Ireland.
Work continues behind the scenes advertising and searching for Charlie.

2017-01-24 12:48 csquaredb

Thank you

Last edited: 2017-01-24 12:49:02 by csquaredb

2017-01-24 10:03 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Alerts sent to helpers in CV34.

2017-01-24 09:56 Jane

Shared Twittered

2017-01-24 07:55 ClaireC

Will ask admin for further alerts.

2017-01-24 07:40 Coco

Shared

2017-01-24 07:36 DogLostMe N My Girl - Administrative Volunteer

ADMIN can alerts be sent to CV34 as per csquaredb request, thanks

2017-01-23 23:56 csquaredb

Could email alerts also go out to CV34 please - adjoins area where he went missing from and the possible sighting at Finswood Barn on Thursday. Thanks

2017-01-23 22:56 ClaireC

Ok. She might be out and about, but I am sure Jenny will get in touch.

2017-01-23 21:47 Maggie

ClaireC - Re K9 Trackers, apparently Charlie's mum has been in touch but not heard anything back yet.

2017-01-23 21:25 Maggie

Charlie's facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/HelpFindMissingCharlie/

2017-01-23 20:04 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

please put the link to your FB page here so we can assist...Will bump so everyone can see and share.

2017-01-23 19:39 Maggie

I have a copy of a map showing where lost and locations of possible sightings. Not sure how to add a jpeg image on here?? The map is on Charlie's facebook page.

2017-01-23 19:24 Maggie

Here is a comprehensive update from Charlie's family, posted today:
Dear all,
Firstly, we cannot begin to thank everyone enough for all the help and support that has been offered. We have had extensive local press coverage, Radio WM coverage and a complete blitz on social media. This is all down to your efforts, and we are humbled by your continued support.
We had a lot of professional help last week, but unfortunately there is no consensus on what has happened. We need to bear in mind that Charlie is a gregarious dog who loves company (human and dog) so should have sought it out. However, he is only 7 months old, not street wise and over time, will have become frightened. Nevertheless, it remains a mystery why he was not sighted in the days immediately after his disappearance.
So, we are taking forward several scenarios.
1. Charlie walked into the local urban area and was taken in by someone close by in a kindly gesture who doesn’t “do” social media – possibly an older person who lives alone. We have leafleted extensively here and have been told to look out for Charlie “hiding in plain sight” i.e being walked on a lead by whoever has taken him – please be aware that there are some flattie owners nearby and we don’t want to alienate them. So please be on the lookout for such a dog, photo if possible and report.
2. Charlie has been stolen. We have shared with the Flat Coat Society who are looking for sell on possibilities but we also need to keep an eye on dog sale sights such as Gumtree, etc.
3. Charlie has stayed close to the area he knows, i.e. Dorridge Park and surrounds, but has not appeared in daylight hours as he is now nervous and frightened, so we must continue to patrol the area, look out for lone dogs or signs that he may be nearby.
4. Charlie has strayed further afield. Likely routes are east via Darley Green, west via Dorridge cricket club and south via Millpool Lane. From here, likely routes are canal towpaths, rail lines, minor roads and footpaths i.e. lines of least resistance. In this scenario, we are looking for places of shelter: outbuildings, barns, stables, sheds etc. where he may be sheltering. Also, outbuildings / barns where hard food for sheep, cattle etc may be stored which he may stay close to.
Please see Google maps for detail. Thank you again for any continuing support you are able to provide.
Charlie's Family

2017-01-23 15:24 ClaireC

Thanks Alison

2017-01-23 14:56 Deborah

Shared on FB. Hope you are reunited very soon.

2017-01-23 13:37 AlisonH

Extra alerts sent to postcodes CV35,35,36,37
CV38 does not come up on our postcode system

2017-01-23 10:39 Jaycey

Shared on FB...Hope Charlie is reunited very soon..xx

2017-01-23 10:37 ClaireC

Maggie your post on 21st said there were a couple of sightings - where?

2017-01-23 10:29 ClaireC

Will ask admin for further alerts for Cv35 36,37 and 38 areas to be sent out. Anymore areas you wish covered post here.

Last edited: 2017-01-23 10:32:15 by ClaireC

2017-01-23 10:25 ClaireC

Maggie re post on stop off points in a triangle, sadly not always.

Shared UK Wide. Has anybody thought of K9 trackers - Jenny & Tiga?

2017-01-22 16:56 Juls

Bless him , keep watching posts Hope he is home soon x x

2017-01-22 10:49 Molliemoo

Unlikely but thought would share just in case. Posted on fb.....2 dogs found at auld brig petrol station. A golden labrador and a black flat coat retriever. They have been taken to alloa police station.

2017-01-21 22:24 cockerspaniellover

I'm constantly sending prayers up for this lad and have everything crossed for safe reunion and very soon xx

2017-01-21 22:20 Maggie

Charlie's mum and dad have had another hectic day searching for Charlie, with lots of help from volunteers.
Search dogs were used today, but no positive result.
There have been a couple of sightings.
Mom and dad are currently working out their strategy for the next few days.
Please continue to share Charlie's poster and pray for his safe return.
Come on Charlie, things are looking more positive. It's time to come home.

2017-01-21 20:07 Ruth

Maggie, it depends how big their triangle is, they might take a day to cover one side of a triangle or it could take them several days. It's difficult to know when he might return to a certain point until you have his triangle identified. I posted this morning on his Facebook page about identifying funnel points and in the comments added information from a blog about using maps to help the search. I'll tag you in it, so you can read it.

2017-01-21 18:05 Maggie

Lots of activity today postering and searching. I'll update more later.
BUT does anyone know the answer to my question below regarding triangulation and how frequently they return to the different points of the triangle??

2017-01-20 23:34 Ellie

Can Admin please bump Charlie's page due to recent sighting? Owners are taking all advice and doing everything they can to bring their puppy home. Also any additional email alerts please

Last edited: 2017-01-20 23:37:53 by Ellie

2017-01-20 23:24 cockerspaniellover

Fantastic - what with all that effort and two possible sightings close to each other in last couple of days I think and hope Charlie will be home soon. Keeping everything crossed xx

2017-01-20 23:24 Maggie

Question to admin experts: when a dog triangulates does he spend one night at each point? So if he was spotted at Dorridge Park Wednesday night, Finswood Barn Thursday night, ?????tonight (Friday) will he be back to Dorridge tomorrow. Or do they not move on a daily basis??

2017-01-20 23:21 Maggie

I've agreed to update the doglost site because Charlie's family are struggling to do everything. I went up there today to help leaflet distribution and I'm so impressed with the effort.
Every house in the area has received a flyer. There are posters everywhere. Everyone I met knew about Charlie. They have left his bed and clothing where he was last seen. They have been there at night with a barby. They have trailed an item of clothing to lay a scent. They have contacted all of the relevant people (network rail, highways etc etc). People out searching.

2017-01-20 23:15 Maggie

Charlie's mum and dad have arranged for tracker dogs tomorrow. Not sure if it K9 tracker, but they are professional trackers.

2017-01-20 23:13 cockerspaniellover

Come on Charlie it's time to come home now, your family love and miss you.
Is it worth getting k9 tracker involved to search the area of last two sightings to see if they can scent Charlie out ?? Just a thought xx

2017-01-20 23:03 Maggie

This has just been posted on Charlie's facebook page:
URGENT Just had a possible sighting of Charlie. 8.30 pm Thursday 19thJan.
Outside Finswood Barn Equestrian Centre CV35 7DL. Black medium sized dog not on lead. Ran away when approached. Could anyone in the area please keep their eyes open and if you see him take photo if possible and contact us on 07767037084.
Doglost Admin - would it be possible to send alerts to people in the CV35 area? It's only a few miles from where Charlie was last seen. Could we also bump as this is the second sighting in the last couple of days.

2017-01-17 20:34 csquaredb

Possible sighting Saturday Weston Close Dorridge

2017-01-17 11:18 csquaredb

Charlie is still missing. Owners have professional search team looking today. Still no sightings since one 20 mins after he was lost on Friday morning.

2017-01-15 20:06 Ellie

Can a co ordinator please send advice sheets and contact numbers please (or to me to forward as the breeder is a good friend of mine - I have not kept them )
I am hoping once DWs are back in the morning we may have news but 'Snowdrop' and myself have offered to join a search

2017-01-15 20:01 Unknown

Come on Charlie, you have been sighted. Now get reunited Paws xd.

2017-01-15 16:35 Ruth

There is now a Facebook group - help find missing Charlie. It says he went missing on a walk and there was a sighting 20 mins later but nothing since. Am sharing the group around the flatcoat community.

2017-01-15 16:15 Hopevalley

Still sharing amount the fc fraternity and with local people.

2017-01-14 20:39 Sallyk

Have shared to various flatcoat groups and friends in area ...can we have more detail as to how lost and where please ...sorry cant see anything in the comments

2017-01-14 17:07 JANI

sharing to groups x

2017-01-14 16:04 Dawn

Leaflet drop and posters added this morning in the Dorridge Park area,no sightings so far and the dog warden is not available to contact until Monday.

Last edited: 2017-01-14 16:04:39 by Dawn

2017-01-14 10:26 Hopevalley

I've been sharing with friends in the area and fellow flatcoat owners.
Come on Charlie, come home!

Last edited: 2017-01-14 10:29:49 by Hopevalley

2017-01-14 09:52 Chris

Still no joy this morning

2017-01-14 00:02 DogLostSarah - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambs Twitter Co-ordinator

shared with DogLost Central Facebook Group - fingers tightly crossed that Charlie is home very soon x

2017-01-13 23:22 csquaredb

Shared on flatcoat groups. Fingers crossed he's found soon x

2017-01-13 22:55 AlisonH

Photos swapped. Refresh page to view.

2017-01-13 20:47 DogLostMillypod (Chris) - Administrative Volunteer

Sharing Twitter.

2017-01-13 20:46 DogLostSharon - Social Media Volunteer

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

2017-01-13 20:36 Sarah

Shared on FB and twitter.
The flatcoat community on FB are rallying round. We will find your boy!

2017-01-13 20:35 Sue - onestopalldogs

Shared Facebook & Twitter

2017-01-13 20:32 Jane

Shared Twittered

2017-01-13 20:27 Ellie

Being shared widely on Facebook throughout the flatcoat community.
Apparently Charlie is only 7 months old.
Stay safe until you are found Charlie.

2017-01-13 20:22 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Alerts sent to helpers in B90,91,93,94.

2017-01-13 19:59 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Please send photo to admin@doglost.co.uk