Rainbow Bridge: Slate/black & White Bearded Collie Male

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2017-02-22 23:29 JANI

so sorry , run free sweetie x

2017-02-17 09:36 Doglover

Very very sad. RIP sweet Jake xxxx

2017-02-16 20:18 Unknown

And yet another rta:-( So sorry for your loss of Jake. Night,. night Jake, sleep tight, and have fun at the bridge with Frank who has also passed to the bridge. RIP+ God Blessx A~~~Candle~~~burns for Jake. Run free (HUG)X One day wnhen the time is right, you will meet Jake at the bridge' never to be parted. He will still be around. He will remain in your hearts forever. Now in the arms of a loving Angel, and back to full health

2017-02-16 15:46 Molliemoo

Sorry to read about Jake but glad you now have closure. RIP Jake

2017-02-16 14:35 DogLostLisa P - Regional Co-ordinator, Central

Sad news but glad that his body has been recovered, thoughts with the family & all involved in the search x

2017-02-16 14:24 DogLostNicky - Area Co-ordinator London, Home Counties & Police Liaison

So sad to hear this confirmation but glad the family have no doubt. The owners and local community worked so hard to find Jake. X

2017-02-16 14:12 ClaireC

Run free in the sunshine Jake over Rainbow Bridge. Xx

2017-02-16 13:52 ClaireC

Jake has now been found. I received the following update from the family.
Hello,
Just to let you know that Jake's body has been recovered today by the highways agency from the central reservation on the a404 where we were told the incident happened. It was only spotted as there was an accident on the road yesterday and cars queueing in the traffic jam saw him and reported it. There is so much rubbish and debris down that road anyway and as it was behind the barriers that's why he wasn't spotted sooner. Obviously the person who hit him just drove on. Just thought you might like to know what had happened and that this can happen. Best wishes

2017-02-10 23:15 AlisonH

Moving to unknown as requested by ClaireC

2017-02-10 19:08 Doglover

ClaireC.....yes thank you for the update....and I agree, no way should he go to Rainbow bridge until it can be proven xxx Thank you.

2017-02-10 18:35 Unknown

Thanks for the update. Time will tell.

2017-02-10 16:56 ClaireC

I am very aware of what is written on fb page and posted my comment on as per post originally as set out below. One daughter is very aware of what my findings are when I spent a vast amount of my day checking out the info that was given to the owners as a result of the advert placed in the local paper both by Thames Valley Police and the other agencies as per my original post. The info given by this person who has "seen" this accident has stated that there is no body as it was embedded in the car!. I sent out teams through contacts of mine who are involved with the Highways Agency to check for any deceased dogs. They have been more than thorough in their searching for any animal. Be it the police, Highways and street cleansing there has been no fatalities found not at the time nor indeed before the date Jake disappeared. The daughter had asked me to take off the post on fb because she is happier to let her father believe this is what has happened to Jake and I did as per the request.. As time is going on then there is always the thought that Jake is deceased but not in this way and as you know we don't put to RB unless there is clear evidence which there isn't in this instance! I have left it to admin to decide whether to put to RB.

Last edited: 2017-02-16 14:18:43 by ClaireC

2017-02-10 15:54 Unknown

Doglover, I had already read the comments , thanks, but owner is sure he passed over as it is a very dangerous road and I am told it will be difficult to search .i was just enquiring if someone will contact owner. I will not as it is not my area , but am sure the relevant people will and will notify us when they are able

2017-02-10 15:09 Doglover

GillyP...sorry did not see comments below as Jenny4 was asking for clarification that is why I put that on....BUT?...on Facebook theybare now saying there are doubts...can someone from Doglost phone owners and find out....xx. As it is NOT the owners raising the doubts,mit is other people's comments........

Last edited: 2017-02-10 15:13:06 by Doglover

2017-02-10 15:08 Seeks

Someone needs to talk to Jake's family fast as they certainly believe he went to the bridge...

My worry is a fast moving road leaves little trace of bodies at times....

I just hope a live Jake is found very soon

2017-02-10 15:07 Unknown

Doglover this is already posted below

2017-02-10 14:43 Doglover

Jenny4.......from Owner on Facebook page Find Jake...

I had a call last night to tell me that Jake had been killed on the day he went missing. He was hit by a car travelling at speed on the A404 so there is no body to retrieve. The gentleman and his wife had stopped when they saw Jake to get him into their car. If he hadn't been such an independent spirit he might have been saved. Instead Jake tried crossing the road and was killed.
Jake wouldn't have suffered any pain and knowing that he hasn't suffered is a great relief to me and my family.
We would like to thank everyone who has involved themselves in the search for Jake. Your response and efforts trying to locate him have overwhelmed us. Thank you x

2017-02-10 14:04 Unknown

on the Find Jake on facebook it states , by the owner, that Jake was killed and it was seen by someone. Can we have confirmation one way or another please as people are leaving condolences and will stop looking if they dont know

2017-02-10 13:38 DogLostMax - Area Co-ordinator - Cornwall & Area Volunteer - Durham & Ireland

ClaireC, I take it you have spoken to Gary about this, as there is no notification on Jakes fb page to say otherwise, it may confuse people :(

2017-02-10 12:09 ClaireC

I have spoken at great length this morning to various agencies namely the very helpful Highways Agency, Street Cleansing Dept and Thames Valley Police. There have been NO fatalities of dogs on any stretch of the A404 or surrounding areas during the time Jake went missing. The police have confirmed that on the morning of Jake's disappearance the weather conditions were exceptionally bad i.e. Freezing fog and visibility was very poor and sometimes people can be easily mistaken on what they've seen!

There was an incident of an RTA on 4 Feb but this was not Jake confirmed by no chip having been detected and not same breed!

This is sometimes the danger of placing adverts in papers that can lead folk to say this is what has happened to "your" dog without paying careful attention to dates.

As far as myself on behalf of doglost, the search for Jake continues!

2017-02-10 11:41 DogLostKaren - Area Co-ordinator London, Home Counties & Police Liaison

Have just read that Jake is at rainbow bridge. Unfortunately killed in RTA on night he went missing. RIP beautiful boy x

2017-02-10 11:32 ClaireC

This is NOT Jake. I have now spoken to the Highways Agency, Street Cleansing Depts and the Thames Valley Police for the area and surrounding areas who have ALL confirmed that there have been no fatalities of dogs from when Jake first went missing to today's date. The search for Jake continues.

2017-02-10 10:28 animal lover

I am so so sorry to hear this sad news. RIP Jake. Condolences to the family.

2017-02-10 10:24 ClaireC

I am checking this out with various agencies.

2017-02-10 10:13 DogLostMax - Area Co-ordinator - Cornwall & Area Volunteer - Durham & Ireland

Have just seen this on his fb page. Just devastated for his family. So very very sad. Run free Jake xxx

2017-02-10 09:48 DogLostLisa P - Regional Co-ordinator, Central

Sad update from Jake's family x "I had a call last night to tell me that Jake had been killed on the day he went missing. He was hit by a car travelling at speed on the A404 so there is no body to retrieve. The gentleman and his wife had stopped when they saw Jake to get him into their car. If he hadn't been such an independent spirit he might have been saved. Instead Jake tried crossing the road and was killed.
Jake wouldn't have suffered any pain and knowing that he hasn't suffered is a great relief to me and my family.
We would like to thank everyone who has involved themselves in the search for Jake. Your response and efforts trying to locate him have overwhelmed us. Thank you x"

2017-02-08 12:36 ClaireC

To date there have been no sightings of Jake. His owner has put into the Maidenhead Advertiser this week and it is hoped that this will bring in some news of him.

Last edited: 2017-02-08 13:26:30 by ClaireC

2017-02-06 01:06 JANI

re=shared x

2017-02-02 23:01 Seeks

Supported his TC, tweeted him, shared him and just wish so much you already had him home.

Hang in there xx

2017-02-02 13:41 Dani

A massive thank you to everyone. We are overwhelmed by the support and help we are receiving. I just can't express how much it means to my parents and I.

2017-02-02 08:09 ClaireC

There are people local to area that have organised their own little group search today. They have my fone number if they need any further advice. The community support is absolutely amazing and Jake has touched so many hearts. Thank you to you all.

Last edited: 2017-02-02 08:09:40 by ClaireC

2017-02-01 19:45 Joan Allen

Supported and shared. Hope he will be found safe soon.

2017-02-01 19:13 cockerspaniellover

Supported and shared public, praying for a happy ending for this gorgeous boy
And his family

Last edited: 2017-02-10 14:38:28

2017-02-01 19:03 DogLostNicky - Area Co-ordinator London, Home Counties & Police Liaison

Jake has a thunderclap. You please support & share
https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/52737-older-beardie-needs-help-sl6?locale=en

2017-02-01 16:19 Joe Fish

This is torture for Jake's owners. He can't have just vanished into thin air! Please get home safe and sound, Jake

2017-02-01 10:39 cockerspaniellover

Come on Jake please show yourself, you are missed terribly xx good luck everyone and most importantly NEVER give up xxxx

2017-02-01 09:36 ClaireC

No further news to add. With absolutely no sightings this is a real worry. There are still lots of people who are out searching but the original area from where he originally went missing from is very dense thicket area. If people are out and about please can they take a stick to poke into the thicket. Can they also look for a rounded hole,maybe with fur stuck on the branches,flattened grass etc. Binoculars if poss for peering across the open fields as well. Thank you.

2017-02-01 01:51 Joe Fish

Shared on Facebook. Hoping for a happy outcome soon

2017-01-30 19:41 ClaireC

No news as at today of Jake. Lots of people local to the area that are searching other areas around where lost from tomorrow.

Last edited: 2017-01-30 19:41:54 by ClaireC

2017-01-29 15:37 NickyB

just phoned gary to see if he had left some of jakes bedding in the area - as i have learnt from doglost so often owners come back to continue search, having left some old bedding or even making a shelter too, only to find there is their beloved dog waiting for them. hope this happens for jake

2017-01-29 14:32 ClaireC

Jenny and Tiga have been out tracking this morning. Please see her comments below and if there are any local folk to this specific area can help poster it would be much appreciated. Thank you. I will try to find out if any different postcode for further alerts to be sent out.

The heavens have opened so tracking has stopped.
Please can the Altwood road, Leas road area/estate be postered.

2017-01-29 11:14 ClaireC

I have asked local groups to the area that whilst out walking/searching that they keep an eye on any lakes, ponds, rivers and swimming pools! As it has been so cold they would have been frozen over. Further updates later on will follow as folk are still out searching.

Last edited: 2017-01-29 11:15:55 by ClaireC

2017-01-28 19:53 cockerspaniellover

I didn't doubt it ClaireC !! Just asking the question. Feel heartbroken for the family but never give up he may be finding a hiding spot xxxx

2017-01-28 19:40 Dani

A massive thank you for everyone who has been out searching for our lovely Jake. We are overwhelmed by all the help and support.

2017-01-28 18:00 ClaireC

Owner is out at various times during the night and also very early morning 0500 onwards!

2017-01-28 17:34 cockerspaniellover

I really hope so as he is so elderly and it's cold. Are people going out around the area lost at night perhaps with a BBQ or really smelly sausages to call as it will be quieter he will hear you better and may be tempted as hungry. Maybe just owners should go as he may be spooked with people he doesn't know xx

2017-01-28 17:15 ClaireC

A big thank you to the 15-20 people that helped to search for Jake this morning and also to all the other folk who came out this afternoon. Sadly, there is still no news to be able to tell you. I have notified most of the farms, nursing homes, golf clubs, hotels in the immediate area. Lots of people are aware of Jake and just waiting on that all important call. Hoping that Jenny and Tiga/Yogi fame will be in touch and able to come along on Sun.

2017-01-28 16:04 Happiness yorkie lover xxx

Good luck with search Xxx

2017-01-28 15:02 AlisonH

New poster image added at request of owner as it shows his size better. Refresh page to view.

2017-01-28 12:28 Jane

Shared Twittered

2017-01-28 08:33 cockerspaniellover

Good luck for the search today, I'm praying this gorgeous boy is found today..... come on everyone cover as much area as possible xxxx 🙏🏻🙏🏻

2017-01-28 08:33 Unknown

Gary. You are no idiot. These thing happen

Wishing everyone all the luck in the world in the search for Jake. I am too far away to help. Hope there is a positive result here. Fingers, and paws xd.

2017-01-28 07:31 DogLostNicky - Area Co-ordinator London, Home Counties & Police Liaison

Thanks Jenny - good idea re secateurs I will take some & suggest on the group x

2017-01-28 07:28 Unknown

Good luck for the search today, praying you find him .Good thing is it has now warmed up a bit Dont chase him if spotted just call owners number and follow from a distance .Also if you have secateurs its a good idea to pop them in your bag as l know from experience you often need them to get into places that dogs can crawl into xxx

2017-01-28 06:50 ClaireC

Good luck to all those that are helping in the search party organised for today. Please if you are taking your dog with you, can you keep on a lead just in case Jake is spotted and, being wary of strangers, runs off! Thank you to you all for your support.

Last edited: 2017-01-28 06:50:57 by ClaireC

2017-01-27 20:40 JANI

shared to groups x

2017-01-27 20:25 Coco

Shared x Hope all successful for Gary, Jacquiwi0712....

2017-01-27 18:28 DogLostNicky - Area Co-ordinator London, Home Counties & Police Liaison

I will be there. X

2017-01-27 18:26 ClaireC

Thanks Dani amended. X

2017-01-27 18:21 Dani

Thank you Clare, althought it is Clare's Court Ridgeway School off Cannon Lane please.

2017-01-27 17:52 ClaireC

I have posted this on Jake's fb page tonight.

Gary Robson Nicky McCarthy and I have been discussing that due to the cold weather, Jake being elderly the merits of a search party for tomoro morning! If there are any folk, with their dog(s) would be able to come along please can you comment on this page. We have decided to meet on Sat 28th at 0930-0945 hrs at The Thicket Car Park nr Clare Court Ridgeway School,off Cannon Lane, Maidenhead SL6 4QQ (for Satnav purposes. Gary will be able to work out how to spread folk out in various directions etc. He is also going to put together some little treat bags suitable for dogs only folk (dont get excited!) that may be used if necessary. I believe the thicket can be quite dense so if you have anything suitable to prod into deeper parts the better! Thick boots and gloves may prove useful for you. If you do bring a dog please please can you keep on a lead, Jake may respond to perhaps another dog barking. Gary is going to give you a mobile no to ring if you find Jake. Maybe bring a spare lead just in case. I am going to post this on Jake's doglost page for others to see and maybe offer their help in addition to local folk and family. Please if you can the more eyes the better on finding this golden oldie. Thank you.

Last edited: 2017-01-27 18:25:52 by ClaireC

2017-01-27 11:52 DogLostGeoffA - Area Volunteer - Cornwall, Scotland & Northumberland

Seem to remember that area (Maidenhead Thicket, Pinkneys Green, Littlewick Green, Burchetts Green and surrounds) is popular horse riding area. Are there any stables that could be alerted? Riders on horseback have a good view of surroundings and may spot Jake if caught up in undergrowth.

Last edited: 2017-01-27 11:55:10 by GeoffA - Area Volunteer - Cornwall, Scotland & Northumberland

2017-01-27 11:39 ClaireC

Jenny is aware. Offer of drone help is a strong possibility.

Last edited: 2017-01-27 11:41:13 by ClaireC

2017-01-27 11:20 cockerspaniellover

Would it not be worth contacting www.k9tracker.co.uk whilst the scent will be new and as this is an elderly dog?? Also she may be able to offer valuable tips on scenting and searching xx I am praying for this boy 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Please anyone local help this family and search all hours as he is vulnerable xx

2017-01-27 11:09 ClaireC

Added to Jakes fb page re drone.

2017-01-27 11:05 ClaireC

Spoken with Gary this morning, he was out from 0500 and will be going back to A404 again. He has gone back to area where he was first lost from. Re the drone I will ask Nicky to ask Maidenhead Gossip if there is anyone local they have one and if they are allowed to use in this busy fly space area.

2017-01-27 08:43 DogLostNina

Gary do you know anyone with a drone who might be able to search the area.

2017-01-27 08:27 ClaireC

Thanks Gary for the update. Hope the leaflet drop brings in some news. If you get any postcodes for areas around there let us know on here and we can send some alerts sent out to volunteers in those areas. If there are eating/fast food outets around, any postmen, delivery drivers they are all good places to offer posters to. Posters on school gates where mums wait for kids is another good place to poster. Kids are usually good for spotting a lost dog.

Last edited: 2017-01-27 08:30:27 by ClaireC

2017-01-27 07:53 GaryR

hi, My name is Gary and I am the idiot who lost Jake. I have been in touch with the Highway England Agency who said there had been a sighting of a dog on the A404 between junctions 9B (this is close to the wood I was walking with Jake) and 9A. The times of the report are very close to when I lost Jake. I have driven along the A404 and the only place where there isn't a solid fence is by the railway track. I have contacted Network Rail who said there have been no incidents involving a dog on that part of the track. The bank is very steep and if Jake had gone down it is unlikely he could get back to the road - good news. Bad news - I have driven/walked around the area. One side f the track is blocked by a security gate guarding an electruc sub station for CrossRail. The other side is a housing estate where access to the A404 is blocked by fences,garages and other constructions. Today I will be dropping flyers into the houses.

2017-01-26 21:43 ClaireC

Nickyjm is waiting for admin at Maidenhead grapevine type website which gets out to 9,000 people to allow her post to go on.

Last edited: 2017-01-26 21:44:09 by ClaireC

2017-01-26 21:41 ClaireC

Yes this is what the owner is concentrating on early tomorrow morning.

2017-01-26 21:40 DogLostMillypod (Chris) - Administrative Volunteer

Sharing Twitter.

2017-01-26 21:21 DogLostGeoffA - Area Volunteer - Cornwall, Scotland & Northumberland

There are several schools either side of the A404(M) at point of sighting - a quick way to spread the word would be posters at the school gates before end of school day tomorrow to get the message out to outlying areas.

2017-01-26 20:46 ClaireC

Thanks Geoff Nicky had spoken with her this morn but she was off to Charlie. Just been speaking to my Highways contact and she has given us a fone no to pass onto owner. She is on earlies tomoro and will make a few calls within depts and if her shift is south will deviate slightly! Just hoping he got off the road and is also safe beyond rail track albeit lost!

2017-01-26 19:58 DogLostGeoffA - Area Volunteer - Cornwall, Scotland & Northumberland

ClaireC - have pm'd link to Jenny & Tiga in case not aware and available to help. Message has been read.

2017-01-26 19:11 ClaireC

Skywalker we are aware.

2017-01-26 19:06 Skywalker99

try contacting www.k9tracker.co.uk...and leave something that smells of you/him where last seen. Just to clarify, the A404 is motorway where the sighting was.

Last edited: 2017-01-26 19:07:44 by Skywalker99

2017-01-26 19:04 ClaireC

Message from owner. If there is anybody who is in this location please can they notify any of us straight away:

Ok . I have been in touch with Network Rail, who do not have any dog related incidents and Highways England who said one had been reported at the time Jake went missing. A brown and white dog was seen on the A404 between junction 9B and 9A. The timing and location is too much of a coincidence to be ignored. It's a shame that Thames Valley Police didn't have this on the system when I rang them. The police didn't find the dog when they investigated. Tomorrow I will be putting up posters around the new location.We really appreciate it.

2017-01-26 18:42 cockerspaniellover

I have everything crossed for a quick reunion xx can someone go near the area lost tonight ( family he is familiar with) and perhaps take a favourite toy or strong smelling treat and Gently keep calling him? With it being quieter if he recognise a scent or
Voice he might be tempted to come out if hiding xx

2017-01-26 18:40 Dani

Thank you all for your help, concern and sharing, we are so worried about Jake and it means a lot to have so much support.

2017-01-26 18:15 Jacquiw0712

This is my parent's dog, thank you for your kind comments and advice, we are all really worried about him.

2017-01-26 17:59 Sue - onestopalldogs

Shared Facebook & Twitter

2017-01-26 17:53 DogLostMax - Area Co-ordinator - Cornwall & Area Volunteer - Durham & Ireland

I am a memeber of several Bearded collie groups on fb, so will start sharing. A message has already been sent to Beardie rescue in order that they may assist.
Also added to Friendly Bearded collie Club website

2017-01-26 17:49 DogLostNicky - Area Co-ordinator London, Home Counties & Police Liaison

Apparently Jake is wary of strangers

2017-01-26 14:36 cockerspaniellover

I have everything crossed for this boy as he is old and vulnerable 🙁🙁 please search all day and night, if anyone sees him don't chase as he will be scared. Does he have a squeaky toy or ball he likes or a favourite smelly treat you can shake for him? Perhaps put a scent trail down to spot lost (I believe your diluted Urine is best) or perhaps set up a real smelly BBQ to try and coax him of hiding xx

2017-01-26 14:29 ClaireC

Owner needs to keep going back to point of lost from.

2017-01-26 13:09 DogLostNicky - Area Co-ordinator London, Home Counties & Police Liaison

This is the link to jake's FB group Find Jake
https://www.facebook.com/groups/269485400137513/

2017-01-26 10:37 DogLostNicky - Area Co-ordinator London, Home Counties & Police Liaison

Sharing on local FB X

2017-01-26 10:34 DogLostNicky - Area Co-ordinator London, Home Counties & Police Liaison

I have spoken to the owner. Jake is 12. He was lost on a regular walk close to home when chasing a deer. Owner will contact highways & network rail as both are a concern. Jake had a collar with a tag on. Dense woodland so he could be caught up with his collar DW & vets have been contacted. Hopefully chip company will be contacted today. Posters are being put up & flyers to local homes. Stay safe Jake until you're found.

2017-01-26 10:21 AlisonH

Email alerts sent to postcodes SL1,SL6,SL7,SL8

2017-01-26 10:03 DogLostSharon - Social Media Volunteer

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

2017-01-26 09:23 DogLostSarah - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambs Twitter Co-ordinator

Tweeted @DogLostUK x