Lost: Tan & Black Brindle Lurcher Male In North East (DH1)

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2022-01-15 20:20 DogLostwww.facebook.comNess- Central area volunteer

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2021-11-30 17:27 Cockers2

https://www.facebook.com/groups/499461327382182/permalink/897730560888588/
A brindle lurcher found. Doesn’t look like white paws but photos can be misleading

2019-11-06 10:49 Meeka

Always silently surfing Dog Lost and checking in on Ziggy and my Maggie - 12 looooooooong years since they both vanished, never forgotten, thank you Reynard, made me cry to think you are still thinking of us all XXX

2019-11-05 17:34 rescue_mum

❤️❤️❤️

2019-11-05 16:34 ZiggysMumAlways

Hi guys. 2019. 12 years...I know he’s long gone (he’d be 19-22 years old now!) but it’s so lovely of you to bump him out of kindness and love. DogLost, SoL, the sighthound community and dog rescue community all did their utmost to find him. His oil painting is still one of my most treasured possessions and many hounds have been helped by us since, because of his loss. Thank you all, for everything. Remembering Ziggy and all lost pets, with love always

2019-11-05 09:32 DogLostReynard

It is 12 years since ZIGGY went missing he has never been forgotten by Mollychops & Greylady & they will always support Ziggy.s mum xxx

Much love also to Meeka & MAGGIE (11492) xxx

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2016-12-28 17:08 Coco

No-one appears to be checking ? Went missing over 9 years ago

2014-04-28 09:54 Penny

Could someone check this out please ? there is a male lurcher at my local dogs home look similar x http://viking-oakkennels.co.uk/animal-sanctuary/1317639 x

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2012-08-23 10:35 sas2506

Could this be Ziggy?
http://www.doglost.co.uk/dog_blog.php?dogId=42138

2012-05-09 12:37 jobadger

This morning tv programme have posted this on their website....

This Friday we’re intending to feature an item on missing pets. So if you’ve lost a pet, or think you’ve had one stolen, let us know and we might be able to feature them in our missing pets gallery. Email thismorning@itv.com with some good shots of your missing pet and a few details that might help: when you last saw your pet, any distinguishing marks, habits or characteristics. Maybe it was wearing a particular collar. We need your emails by 5.00pm Thursday the 10th May. http://www.itv.com/thismorning/life/reuniting-lost-pets-with-owners/

2012-05-09 08:39 B30

Advertised in this weeks Countryman's Weekly magazine.

2012-05-05 12:03 Abbe

Can markings change under any circumstances? Found dog i.d37481 looks very similar apart from face markings

2012-04-22 07:13 Mollychops

Im sending lots of love to you both, Ziggysmum and Meeka, and everyone else who is still waiting for news.

2012-04-22 01:46 Jumanji - Co-ordinator.South.Yorkshire

The not knowing must be awful for you and a feeling I can only imagine. There are many of us who are always looking out for your lovely Ziggy and always will be xx

2012-04-21 21:14 ZiggysMum

Meeka, hugs back and I'm sorry for every person that goes through it, and for those who say "it's just a dog" I feel pity; Janey that's so so sad, sorry love (if Ziggy's found sitting on someone's sofa well loved and eating pies, then I'd perhaps consider not taking him away, as long as he's happy) and to Sue, thank you that's much appreciated - you're amazing people all of you xxxx

2012-04-21 20:49 B30

I'll put adverts for both Ziggy and Maggie in The Countrymans Weekly asap

2012-04-21 20:42 Meeka

Hey Vicki, (my heart skipped a beat when Ziggy's photo flashed up) - I still often think of Ziggy as he and my Maggie disappeared almost at the same time - too many questions unanswered, it's the unknown that scares us. I hope our two, and many others, wherever they are are loved and cherished as much as we would have done, big hugs to you Vicki and hopefully one day we'll all have our prayers answered.

2012-04-21 20:33 hello janey

its so sad reading this after all this time,,I knew your pain for only 8 days,,we got ours back,,only to pass away 12 days later due to being lost,,,the sadness is heart wrenching,,but at least we thank god we got closure, and are not left in limbo like you and so many others, I would like to think Ziggy is living happily within a family oblivious to your loss x

2012-04-21 20:13 DogLostSherlock Bones Police Liaison Co-ordinator

Let's see if, 4.5 yrs on, a few new helpers will help look for Ziggy x

2012-04-21 19:33 ZiggysMum

Four and a half years, almost - and not a day, not one single day, goes by without my wondering what happened to my lovely dog. If he died, was it quick; if someone took him, did they love him? Maybe it's good that I don't know. But I won't forget him, nor the support I got from DogLost, Lurcher Link and many more. I still have Louie; the foster girlie I got to help him deal with his loneliness is sitting at my feet as I type; and there are two more with me now. All rescues, all content. If Ziggy was found he'd be back in this pack in a heartbeat. Til one day when I WILL see him again, I'll thank him for the time I had him here to love and make me laugh .

2011-12-16 13:32 visionvalue

Can someone please have a look at this dog and see if it is Ziggy ?

http://www.dogsblog.com/bracken-16/

2010-02-17 15:37 Debra

Vickie, I feel so much for you. My Sarafina has been gone 7 weeks but it seems like 7 years. I haven't given up on her. I got a reporter to do a story on her up here and have gotten some calls and sightings, but she seems to always be one step ahead of me. I really hope Ziggy comes home to you real soon. Stay safe Ziggy. xx

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2010-02-17 08:04 B30

Ziggy is in The Countryman?s Weekly magazine today. Good Luck

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2010-01-16 23:47 Shereen

Ive been looking and looking,havnt seen this dog yet but ill look and look some more.x

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2010-01-14 19:57 Leona*

sorry meant to post the link http://www.lurcher.org/llink/forum/viewtopic.php?t=26724&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=ziggy&start=0&sid=ebaf538e27ac378154880dce79f3ef5f

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2010-01-14 19:50 Leona*

Well Ive had a bit of a look but there are so many they all start too look alike after a while - Ive found Ziggys page on LurcherLink under Lost and Found, perhaps Ziggys mum could bump him up with a comment then the actual Lurcher folk will get another look at him - didnt have a side on shot on his page so that might jog some memories. I would do it but Im not registered, just a lurker, else Id end up with a 4th dog.

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2010-01-14 19:41 Yasa

Thanks girls - would so dearly love to get some news of Ziggy - its been so long, and Vicki tried so hard for so long, and has still never given up on him. xx

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2010-01-14 18:52 Leona*

I have to say that I thought Ziggy was very familiar too - only lurcher sites I follow are Southern Lurcher Rescue and Lurcher Link, will go have a look now x

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2010-01-14 18:15 Madmutz Dog Walking

Shereen, i thought same,as soon as i saw the pic...im now going thru all sites i normally look at.......ziggy looks so familar

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2010-01-14 16:42 Shereen

This is realy bugging me,i feel like ive seen ziggy or a very similar dog before on one of the rescue sites,the only problem is that my computer crashed the other day and lost everything! ive spent days getting all the rescue sites back and i know i havnt got all of them yet,ive been looking for hours to see if i can see this dog. now ive got a picture of ziggy in my mind ,if I come across it ill post it .

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2010-01-14 09:58 Meeka

Oh Vikki - I know your pain so well - I think of Ziggy often and truly wish that you could get that magical call and find your lovely boy, huge hugs to you from here - Sabrina

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2010-01-14 09:16 Mollychops

Vikki you so deserve to get your lovely boy back. I really hope one day he comes home, wishing you hugs Sue x

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2010-01-13 22:15 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Vikki, where are all the years going?  It does not seem that long since he went missing.  You are a one in million owner and truly deserve to find your lovely Ziggy.  We have had a good few on DL being reunited years later via their Chip and also being matched with a found one on other sites.  Will be saying a prayer for you that your dream will come true.  Hugs and kisses.  Jan x

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2010-01-13 21:35 ZiggysMum

I can about bear to look at this site again - the pain of losing Ziggy has taken over 2 years to become bearable.  My boy was never found - no trace.  He's probably gone, but just in case - I'd love to even know he's alive and being cared for, and he's always, always in our thoughts.

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2008-11-29 16:29 Greylady

Any news???

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2008-11-27 12:20 Greylady

Blinkin' heck!!!!!  Vicki I am just on the edge of my seat here, and adding my positive thoughts to everyone elses comments.............please God let this be the Zigster x

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2008-11-27 11:18 BonBon

Vikki - positive thoughts coming your way from Berkshire.  I do so hope this is your lovely boy.  As said in my messages to you, just wish I was in your part of the world so that I could help. Have everything crossed for good news soon.  Good luck. Carole xx

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2008-11-26 19:33 Yasa

All the luck in the world Vikki !! Everything crossed here ! x

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2008-11-26 19:26 Meeka

Vikki - my prayers are with you - GOOD LUCK 

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2008-11-26 17:05 Millie's Mum

I recognised your picture straight away Ziggy. Am praying that it is you that has been sighted. Positive thoughts being sent your way from Somerset. Stay safe baby.  

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2008-11-26 16:27 DogLostAngus

I so hope that this could be Ziggy - wouln't half make a lot of people very very happy. Everything that can be crossed is here in Bucks. XX

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2008-11-26 16:03 sukimax

Have trawled through a lot of rescue centers and no luck, Seeing this sighting is so exciting, Please let it be him, Sukimax

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2008-11-26 14:34 Mollychops

Let this dog be him Please!!!

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2008-11-26 14:23 Millys Mum

Just about EVERYTHING crossed 'this end' that this sighted dog running free turns out to be your handsome Ziggy. Please let it be him!

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2008-11-26 13:34 B30

OMG I hope this is your boy Vikki!!!!

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2008-11-26 13:26 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Phone call received at HQ from Countrymans weekly reader to say Ziggy is running around in Fetchfield a market town about 15 miles away. Owner informed and will put posters up in the area.

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2008-11-26 09:15 DogLostReynard

Featured in this weeks Countryman's Weekly...good luck.x

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2008-11-05 21:42 angierooke

i can't believe it's been a year vikki. thinking of you and ziggy.xx

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2008-11-04 13:31 merymut chem

ditto to all that's been said xx have picture in my bag, & always on the lookout for my young hounds namesake. every week go training & the DW who takes the class must get sooooooo fed up of me asking  "have you any hounds in". best wishes from the south

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2008-11-04 11:52 rescue_mum

Hi Vikki, always lookin out for the big guy, you know that - lotsa love from me n my big man n me girls xxx

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2008-11-04 09:17 Mollychops

Tve always followed your thread dear Ziggy, love to your family, im praying for you safe return very soon, your out there somewhere, come on get yourself seen xx

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2008-11-04 09:12 Jumanji - Co-ordinator.South.Yorkshire

Thinking of you and handsome Ziggy and hoping that his chip will bring him back home where he belongs xxxx Pam

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2008-11-04 07:57 Meeka

Big Hugs Vikki - it's going to be hard day but you will come out the other side.  I will raise a glass to you and Ziggy this evening - my prayers and best wishes are with you both - Sabrina

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2008-11-04 07:26 Greylady

Vikki you know I will never stop looking for Ziggy................this lovely dog has struck a chord with all of us, and you have worked SO hard to get your big man back.  I know today will be tough, and at 5.45pm in particular your thoughts will be with your lovely boy, marking the point when you saw him last.  So hard I know, but I hope you can draw some comfort from the huge support which you have received from everyone on here and across the country.  Wherever you are Ziggy, stay safe, and a big hug to you Vikki x

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2008-11-04 00:28 Yasa

Yes indeed Jan !  thinking of you Vikki, on this day. Always looking for Ziggy. He is so distinctive and stuck in my mind. Wishing you luck x x  

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2008-11-04 00:28 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Vikki there are a lot of helpers on DL and other sites who are still on the look out for your lovely Ziggy.  Cannot believe it is 12 months already, rooting for his CHIP to be read one day and you get the call everyone is waiting for.  Good luck.  Jan x

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2008-11-03 21:17 DogLostAngus

Vikki, thank you for your email via Facebook, I cannot believe that it is a year tomorrow since Ziggy went missing - I still always look out for matches on the web, but never see anything quite as striking as Ziggy. Here's hoping that one day his chip will bring him home. S x 

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2007-12-09 21:06 Greylady

Fresh Ideas R US! Ziggy has his own page on Facebook now in an attempt to get his bottom back on his own settee by Christmas. Please take a look here http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6746647354and forward to all your facebook friends. Vikki can you get a facebook account and I will add you to the page so you can update the photos etc. Thank you Bishops dad for the idea. x

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2007-12-08 21:28 ZiggysMum

Another day of false starts crossed wires and sheer nastiness - funny how it goes - quiet then loads at once. Most likely sighting of this bunch was on the Carrs near Framwellgate Moor - many thanks to rescue_mum for her help traipsing around in circles. Stalling a bit now - need a new idea - answers on a postcard please..

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2007-12-06 18:52 ZiggysMum

You are all so lovely - thanks for all your support. Well, the germs are nearly defeated. Not my chosen way to lose a few pounds, but very effective. On the Ziggy front I've had a possible sighting from the Lanchester road - a description of a big brindle greyhound that 'popped' over two high five bar gates last Sunday - that sounds about his style :-) but also some false leads from the Ushaw Moor and Brandon area where there is a very nervous small grey/brown/black brindle greyhound wearing a red-brown collar on the roam. If I get chance to help catch it, I will. Meanwhile I'm waiting to hear from the Evening Chronicle who may run an article on Ziggy. People keep suggesting I get him on the Paul O'Grady show, but I was wondering if Buddy would be better for that. May have been done already as I don't watch it. As an aside, I do agree with Bruce Forsyth's campaign (VetsGetScanning.co.uk) - so simple and would return so many dogs to their owners.

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2007-12-06 13:01 DianeB

Hope you're feeling better, and good luck with your foster doggie! Ziggy is always in my thoughts xx Diane x

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2007-12-06 12:24 rescue_mum

Vikki, I guess you fell off the wagon shortly after we proudly confessed to each other that we'd been so strong and not brought home another pup at the weekend!! Good on ya girl, hope she settles in well. You never know, if Ziggy's still roaming about locally, the scent of Louie's new lady friend, whilst out walking, might encourage him to show himself!! Let's hope so xxx

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2007-12-06 08:17 B30

Well done on taking a foster girlie!! Get well soon.

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2007-12-06 07:39 Dindy01

Get well soon Ziggysmum. Lucky foster greyhound to be going to you and Louie. Ziggy won't mind - he will just think you have got him a lovely leggy lady coming home pressie to cuddle up with!

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2007-12-05 18:29 UNKNOWN

Ziggysmum, sorry you have the dreaded lurgy, get well soon. Very pleased to see the lad is in Countryman's Weekly. A number of dogs on this site have been reunited as a direct result of the CW. Good for you, taking in a foster hound. We know you aren't giving up but doing everyone a favour here considering the pressure on rescues at present. And I am sure you will feel more positive if Louie isn't doing a woe-is-me face at you. If you end up with 3, so be it - the sighthounds do fold up quite tidily when they lie down, which seems to be a lot of the time :-)

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2007-12-05 16:42 Unknown

Ziggy is in todays issue of Countrymans Weekly.

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2007-12-05 13:45 angierooke

oh no! poor you! i agree with your thoughts about fostering and sod's law -go for it and one more dear hound in a happier situation. X

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2007-12-05 11:57 ZiggysMum

Hi folks, sorry I'm quiet, got the lurgy. The good thing about my tiny bathroom is, I can do sink and loo simultaneously... Well, have had a couple more false leads but nothing else. I'm getting a little foster greyhound bitch at the weekend, I hope - it feels traitorous and like I'm giving up - I'm SO not, but Louie is really missing canine company, and if it takes one out of kennels, at least it's helping. I'm hoping sods law says that'll bring my boy back and the whole house will be taken over by 3 gangly hounds!! Getting some great help from local people with the postering, just not up to doing much til I get well. Scuse me, bathroom beckons...

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2007-12-05 09:51 rescue_mum

Me too, Vikki xxx

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2007-12-05 09:22 angierooke

longing for good news,vikki.XX

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2007-12-03 22:08 Yasa

Good that so many people know vikki, but sometimes its always the very last poster in the strangest place that brings the dog home. Keep going and you will get him home x

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2007-12-03 21:33 ZiggysMum

Another sighting of the white and brindle feral greyhound this morning - if only I could get a lead on Ziggy instead. It's a month tomorrow since he escaped, and it feels like the whole of Durham knows about him - my poor lad, what a way to get famous.

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2007-12-03 19:02 rescue_mum

Think we both did really well at our respective rescue fairs resisting the temptation to bring home another hound each (tho we were both very tempted!) Hopefully the flyers we handed out will strike a chord with someone and help bring Zig home. Come on boy xxx

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2007-12-03 18:49 ANWI

Comne on Ziggy! We all want you to come home.x

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2007-12-02 16:01 Goldenfrodo

Come on Ziggy lad - get yourself home to your family xxx

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2007-12-02 12:58 B30

Have put Ziggy's photo and details on my dog club web site www.puppypawstraining.co.uk

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2007-12-02 11:28 Unknown

Come on Ziggy its your 1 year anniversary!

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2007-12-01 19:41 Dindy01

Stay strong Ziggysmum xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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2007-12-01 14:41 ZiggysMum

Thank you - it's Deerness Kennels Christmas fair this weekend so am doing the same there. Well, it's one year today since Ziggy joined our family. It's a sad way to spend his first 'birthday'. I miss him so very much. Taking some pilchards down the woods in case he's still roaming locally.

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2007-12-01 08:38 rescue_mum

Can anyone hand out flyers for Ziggy at Dogstrust Sadberge Christmas Fayre today (Sat 12-4pm) - I'm away today but will be doing it same time, same place tomorrow. Emailed you last night Vikki xx

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2007-11-30 14:57 ZiggysMum

Thank you everyone - I think I'm dealing with a magic dog - he's disappeared again. Someone is taking down the posters now so will give that some more time. xx

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2007-11-30 11:08 DianeB

Thinking about Ziggy all the time and and hoping he's found very soon, also I'm sending you a big hug Vikki, you are wonderful mum who is doing such a brilliant job of looking for him. Diane xxx

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2007-11-30 01:48 Greylady

COME ON ZIGGY!!!!!! This sounds really positive Ziggys mum, really really hoping its Ziggers, fingers crossed for you Vikki x

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2007-11-29 20:44 rescue_mum

DOH! Just realised that the Brandon sighting is just over the road from Deerness where he came from! Heading for familiar territory maybe? Come on Zig get your stripey little butt home xxx

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2007-11-29 19:51 UNKNOWN

show oyurself ziggy and come home soon x

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2007-11-29 11:49 rescue_mum

Emailed Zig's details and poster to Durham City Golf Club and Mount Oswald Golf Club asking them to keep an eye out for him, as you know Vikki, both not far from Brandon. May be good places for Zig to rest at night - a few trees and bushes for cover and probably quite quiet at night. Offer stands for tomorrow if you need me! Linz xxx

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2007-11-29 08:57 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Come on Ziggy we want to see you in the BLUE. Jan x

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2007-11-29 08:08 Unknown

Fingers crossed!

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2007-11-28 22:24 angierooke

felt for you when you mentioned your dream -it's just awful, you carry that feeling around all day. better day tomorrow,fingers crossed. XXX

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2007-11-28 19:52 rescue_mum

Great news, another sighting - it wouldn't be the first time a dog has lost its collar whilst out on the run! Please, please, pleeeeeeeez let it be him xxx

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2007-11-28 18:18 Dindy01

hope the sighting is him - good luck ziggysmum xxxxx

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2007-11-28 16:42 ZiggysMum

POSSIBLE SIGHTING - dog of his size and description was seen at 11am in the Stack Garth area of Brandon village. Drive through tonight shows nothing but if anyone is in that area please keep an eye out. That is the second uncolloborated sighting from Brandon, the earlier one being near the Wok Inn on Brandon Lane. The guy that saw this dog said it was a large short coated brindle like a greyhound, but said no colllar on it.

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2007-11-28 10:52 rescue_mum

Local Retired Greyhound Trust branches alerted, emailed with Ziggy's details. Good luck with the papers and the rescues today xxx

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2007-11-28 10:31 ZiggysMum

Hi all, managed to sleep last night, dreamed Ziggy was back, so had a bit of a cry when I woke but have gone numb again now. Have stalled a bit but going to get moving again. I just want something to go on, just one clue where on earth to look. Owl, I'll ring you soon.

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2007-11-27 23:55 UNKNOWN

I'm equally jiggered and not sure which bits you want me to crosspost, will do it tomorrow and also would like to text/talk with you tomorrow please.

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2007-11-27 22:44 angierooke

what greylady said about feeling he'll be back soon -well,she's not often wrong.... you've chucked everything you possibly can at it -something must come right. thinking of you.XX

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2007-11-27 22:01 ZiggysMum

Oh, bless you all - I'd pm you but am completely (thinks of polite word) jiggered so can I just say, Louie is getting no sympathy and only the massively undershot jaw is preventing him having a permanently quivering bottom lip. I'm glad I had it done. Going to trawl the rescues tomorrow, and try the Hartlepool Mail and Evening Chronicle. I saw Buddy on The One Show tonight, he looks fantastic now. If anyone is a member on the forums on Lurcher Link, SOL, Greyhound Gap or The Refuge would you possible bung a cross-posting on for me? It's sleep, or pass outzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

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2007-11-27 19:45 cmariex

I live in Framwellgate moor, but i go around the Durham area alot so i have my eyes open for him!

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2007-11-27 03:57 Greylady

Well done Vikki for your superhuman efforts to get Ziggy back. If ever there was someone who deserved to get their dog back its you! At least you are still having calls and there is something to work on, as well as having the attentions of the police to help you of course ~ great news! Have a read of some of the re-united stories to keep you uplifted whilst you wait for Ziggy. He will be back soon, I can just feel it.

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2007-11-26 21:11 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Has poor Louie got a nice green ear now. Don't do what I did with my golden retriever and bath him, all the side of his head ended up green, how embarrasing takng him out etc, he was the very pale cream colour goldie and was only a baby. Keep checking on Ziggy and waiting for him to go into the BLUE. Jan x

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2007-11-26 20:22 rescue_mum

Aw! Poor Louie, what a big baby. I'm sure his ear will stop smarting soon, unless he realises it gets him extra sympathy/hugs/treats then it might just start being a little bit hurty again! Do ya think? Tell him if he doesn't stop sulking he'll be getting his belly button pierced next week! LOL xxx

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2007-11-26 19:58 ZiggysMum

Well, got up at 4am and watered Belmont with hoover bag soup. Talked to dog walkers and milkmen etc - no sightings but at least it felt like doing something. Had calls today, variously placing a dog of similar description in Brandon, Lanchester, and Gilesgate, some more plausible than others. Just keeping phoning and networking and postering with all your support to keep me going. I also took Louie for his ear tattoo. He threw a hissy fit of legendary proportions - I'm sure he'll stop sulking by tomorrow..

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2007-11-26 10:24 rescue_mum

Let's hope the allotments visit brings good news, plenty of incentive to do the right thing - you know what I mean! Love Linz xxx

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2007-11-26 09:03 Tracy2306

Hi Ziggys mum Good Luck!! Those who say ' it's just a dog' aren't worth bothering about. They've obviously never had their lives enriched with one of our special canine friends! x xx

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2007-11-26 07:35 B30

ZiggysMum, you have done an enormous amount in just three weeks and everything humanly possible to find Ziggy. Ignore the people who don't understand. Ziggy's page has been viewed two and a half thousand times and those are people who do understand and want to see Ziggy turn to blue. Good luck for today. XX

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2007-11-26 01:15 UNKNOWN

Well, you can be sure that no one on here will say "It's just a dog." Good luck for 4 a.m. At least it is warmer tonight, at least it is here, don't know about up north.

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2007-11-26 00:30 ZiggysMum

3 weeks today since my life was turned on it's head. I swear, the next person who says "it's just a dog" will live to regret it but possibly not for very long! Today has been allotment day - have talked to loads of people, and am very much hoping they can help find him - it's people with working dogs that Ziggy might naturally gravitate to if he sees them. We're also heading out at 4am with hoover bag soup, as someone reckons someone else saw a dog like him, two nights running at 5am in the same place, two weeks ago. All the sightings I get are so third hand and out of date! Still, can't discount it. Got the police dog handlers watching areas too. They have one of his used blankets in a sealed bag, in case they get chance to track.

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2007-11-25 10:54 Greylady

Ziggy is now featured on the Greyhound Rescue West of England website with a link to his page on Dog Lost.

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2007-11-24 20:42 DianeB

Hi Vikki, i first read about Ziggy on the Greyhound Gap forum, and i just want to say i think you are doing an incredible job of searching for your special boy, and you so deserve to be reuited very soon. Keep up the good work Vikki and stay safe Ziggy. Diane xxx

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2007-11-24 20:32 ZiggysMum

Thank you Rach, it's really good of you. Going to go keep an eye on a particular area tomorrow, just see who's coming and going. Hope it's warmer than today!!

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2007-11-24 17:31 Rachelleww

Ziggy's mum am printing off posters to give out at tomorrow's celebration., Know we are a bit far away.... but you never know???? Rach x

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2007-11-24 15:48 Rachelleww

Vikkie sent you a PM. RACH x

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2007-11-24 14:12 ZiggysMum

Hi all, no not me with the cage - that's probably a white lurcher with brindle patches - a feral stray that's been living around the Belmont area of Durham since the summer and has defied every attempt to be caught despite a leg injury. Ironically, I can tell you all about it's movements as I get about 5 calls a week from people hoping it's mine. It goes through Gilesgate School, Buckingham Road and out onto the Scrambles most mornings. Have postered some bits of Spennymoor but ran out of free day (very frustrating to have to do other things!). Also got a contact for details of flapping tracks, will poster them later this afternoon.

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2007-11-24 12:48 Rachelleww

Ziggy's Mum.... Iv'e only just put two and two together.... Are you the lady that Diane has been telling me about with the warden and the cage tying to catch Ziggy in the woods but the cage has to be taken away peoriodicallyby the warden? RACH x

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2007-11-24 11:48 rostro

you are trying so hard ziggys mum to find your boy. my heart goes out to you. we can only imagine what you are going through but just know that all our thoughts are with you and i'm sure like me lots of people reading your story wish they were nearer to your location so we could help you. please take care of yourself.....you aren't the 1st and you won't be the last of us that has cried in tesco or somewhere over our animals.xxx

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2007-11-24 11:31 rescue_mum

Go Girl, we're all behind you! Will join you for a drink and a good cry to celebrate him coming home - maybe not in Tesco though eh!? Love Linz xxx

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2007-11-24 11:13 Greylady

Fingers crossed for you Vikki, lets home Ziggy is home soon ~ this sounds REALLY positive!!

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2007-11-24 11:00 Unknown

Good luck!

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2007-11-24 10:20 Yasa

Good luck Ziggy'sMum. Hope it turns out to be him x

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2007-11-23 22:58 ZiggysMum

Too right thanks - I think I'd have gone mad without you all. By the way I was the one who was sitting on an aisle in soft drinks in Tesco this aft crying my eyes out. Wouldn't have been so bad if I'd made it to wines and spirits... Anyway, to recap - ran from Framwellgate Moor - into the estate near Vets4Pets, direction impossible to determine. OOH, UPDATE! POSSIBLE PROGRESS: Just had call from lady in Spennymoor who saw a dog of his description in St Andrews Lane, Spennymoor (DL16 6QA or thereabouts). She saw this dog on two seperate days, once first thing, once 3pm so will go over first thing tomorrow and have a scout about and poster madly. Just one bit of luck, that's all I need.

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2007-11-23 21:34 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Thanks everyone for helping Vikki in her search for Ziggy. You can print the smaller posters off from the 'Info Centre' (left hand side of page above the Burns logo). Good luck. Jan x

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2007-11-23 20:48 Bernise

yes I'll certainly help... i've got quite a few printed off, and have given some to family. I've also emailed through to relatives at Nevilles Cross at Durham, they have greyhounds, so i'm sure they'll pass on details too.... I did see a dog running like crazy around bonfire night from the Hetton to East Rainton Road (Robney Road i believe its called), but the colours were darker and i dont think there was the white on the chest.... I tried following and turned the car around as the dog seemed very distressed, but it just took off, just hope that one went home, i dont think it was Ziggy, but i've tormented myself by it since, bit late to be mentioning this, but thought i'd better. I've been that route many times since and not seen it. I'll go over to Rainton tomorrow anyway and ask if they'll put a poster in the shop window. Where in Durham did Ziggy go missing from?, you might have mentioned previously, i'll have to look back at these posts again. Denise x

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2007-11-23 20:19 rescue_mum

Vikki, forgot to say when I spoke to you, do you think it's worth postering the local dog tracks? Chester-le-Street and Sunderland not too far away - maybe Bernise and/or rexyrose could help with Easington! Lx

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2007-11-23 19:43 rescue_mum

Have PMd you too angierooke xxx

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2007-11-23 19:36 rescue_mum

Have PMd you xx

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2007-11-23 18:54 angierooke

should the owner of dina -NE61 be informed? -don't wanna spread any more bad news...guilt would be an inevitable emotion should the very worst be true but the accident was a horrible series of bad timings not the result of someone's neglect...heart goes out to that girl and her family and the poor dog too. XX

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2007-11-23 18:19 ZiggysMum

Oh and by the way, Louie is getting an ear tattoo on Monday, as is my friend's lovely young labradoodle!

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2007-11-23 18:06 ZiggysMum

Angie I'm glad you did, please don't feel bad - we've got dogs so we have to take responsibility for them, no matter what. Rescue_mum: thanks for being so kind - it just made me feel very nauseous to make those calls. You guys make all the difference in the world. xx

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2007-11-23 17:03 angierooke

im sorry to have mentioned it now vikki -i looked up the story on the net and feel so sad -it's a terrible thing that's happened -a dear young lady got out of a car having just seen a dog get hit by a car.i believe it was at night and sadly another car hit her as she was on the roadside and she didn't make it. she was only 21. "BRINDLE LURCHER/GREYHOUND, involved in accident newcastle.Hi the above dog was ivnolved in a road accident near newcastles town moor,,not sure of any more details" - this was on the lost and found forum on huntinglife.com and ive since learned that the chap who put the post up is a fireman and was going to try and make enquiries,bless im.

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2007-11-23 15:47 Greylady

I would have done it for you Vikky, but no matter so long as someone is on to it ~ thank you rescue_mum! Lets keep our fingers crossed.

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2007-11-23 13:25 rescue_mum

I'm on it Vikki xxx

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2007-11-23 12:36 Keelah

Ziggy is in the countrymans weekly column i did today

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2007-11-23 11:59 ZiggysMum

I need a volunteer. Help. Angie (Buddy's mate Angie that is) kindly rang me this morning to say she's seen mention that the stray which caused a fatality (on the B1318 in Newcastle around 19th/20th) was described on The Hunting Life as a brindle lurcher. Neither of us can now find that reference and I can't face ringing them. It's unlikely that Ziggy would be in that area, not because of distance but it's just not a logical journey IF he made it himself. Not only don't I know how best to approach the authorities in a sensitive way given the relevant inconsequence of who the poor dog was - I actually can't face doing it. How the hell would u deal with that guilt? Is there anyone more together than me who would be willing to try to do some tactful investigation? So sorry to ask, but it's got my head in bits.

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2007-11-22 23:33 Bernise

Keeping everything crossed for you, i'm on the look out for Ziggy and keeping everything crossed for a happy outcome. Denise xxx

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2007-11-22 21:47 UNKNOWN

show your self ziggy !!!!

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2007-11-22 21:40 doglady

sorry meant to say firewoks.

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2007-11-22 21:39 doglady

I hope this brings good news for you, bloody fire I wish they would ban them.

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2007-11-22 19:23 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Brilliant coverage and what a lovey painting. Thank you to the Northern Echo and to Jacqueline for the stunning painting. We are all willing Ziggy to go into the blue. Jan x

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2007-11-22 18:56 B30

Great article. Beautiful painting. Come home Ziggy!

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2007-11-22 16:09 Unknown

Excellent coverage-The missing dog from DH7 got back today after ad placed in local paper. Gravy had been taken to wingate after being picked up by a passing car as she was so frightened by the fireworks-I am sure this is what has happened to Ziggy too.

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2007-11-22 15:22 rescue_mum

NORTHERN ECHO COMES UP TRUMPS FOR ZIGGY - Link: www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/search/display.var.1850636.0.artist_raises_profile_of_missing_dog_ziggy.php Well done Vikki. Time to get you home now Zig xxx

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2007-11-22 15:22 rescue_mum

Sorry about extending the page! xxx

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2007-11-22 12:23 Greylady

Nice to speak to you Ziggy's mum! Keep up the good work and Ziggy will be back with you soon. Keep safe Ziggy x

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2007-11-22 08:03 Dindy01

Don't think Ziggy could have a better Mum! Stay strong and he'll be home soon xxxxxx

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2007-11-21 22:26 Yasa

Poster has been updated to include the reward money.

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2007-11-21 22:21 rescue_mum

That's why we love em, coz their breath smells and their a****s stink - but their habits are still marginally better than men! LOL! Sorry guys only joking! Both my pups stink as well but we wouldn't have em any other way, would we? xxx

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2007-11-21 19:45 ZiggysMum

I am sooo tired. Less than an hours sleep last night. I've been emailing working mens clubs, chasing up the wardens vets and rescues, and trying to rattle up the Northern Echo for more coverage - successfully I think. Tomorrow it's an attempt at Tyne Tees regional TV evening news slots, plus more postering. Still got the police on the case, and the council, watching one area in particular. Must go out with Louie right this minute - you've never smelt anything like it. Pass the gas mask.........

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2007-11-21 18:48 rescue_mum

Everyone's behind you Ziggysmum, willing the big guy home - you'll never be alone as long as you've got all this support! All the lovely doglost helpers, all over the country, know Ziggy's cheeky little face and as soon as he shows up, you'll know in an instant - wherever he happens to be. Just discovered www.brysons.org.uk rescue centre in Gateshead (only 11 miles from you), don't know whether you know of it. I don't think their website has been updated for about a week or so but it might be worth giving them a ring on 0191 4875858 if you haven't already done so. Come on Ziggy, your mum, your "sister" and your "brother" want you back safe and sound. Luv L xxx

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2007-11-21 11:05 Greylady

Hi Ziggy's mum ~ keep positive! He's an old boy (in working terms I mean!) he is snipped and he's CHIPPED. He's also very high profile now so you are making him too hot to handle which is brill. I have PM'd you the number of someone who may be able to help you. Fingers crossed for a positive outcome! You are doing all the right things and you WILL get him back I'm sure x

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2007-11-20 23:30 Yasa

No you are certainly not alone Ziggysmum. Look how many visits you have had to your page !!! That's how many people are willing you to get Ziggy back. Keep up the publicity, and the posters in the area you think he may be. Eventually he will be seen, or show himself. He cannot find you, so we must all help find him. The painting is absolutely beautiful, and thank you so much for emailing me a photo of it. I'm sure you will have him home very soon x

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2007-11-20 22:41 ZiggysMum

Still nothing - I've got the attention of police and dog wardens focused on the Langley Park area, in the absence of a single sighting anywhere I suspect he's either been taken in, is dead or is completely outside the area. I WILL not quit. He's had his portrait done by a very well respected artist - Jacqueline Stanhope (Google her to see her art) and I'm hoping to raise some more press interest on the back of that. I want my boy back so very much. To those of you who have given me email addresses and mobile numbers, and who post on here - thank you. I feel like I'm not alone, it's such a support.

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2007-11-20 12:56 rescue_mum

Hi chick, no offence to your boy but, I hope that after more than a year out of practice (being spoilt rotten!) and having had the snip, he is now a rubbish poacher (and no use for breeding), so hopefully these lads will be willing to give him up! That is their easy option - let's hope they take it! Hanging on the edge of my seat for news. Thinking of you and the family, Love Linz xxx Have PMd you

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2007-11-20 08:02 Dindy01

Everything crossed. Keep strong Ziggysmum x

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2007-11-19 19:52 cmariex

Fingers crossed!

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2007-11-19 09:20 rescue_mum

Everything crossed! Go careful xxx

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2007-11-18 21:44 angierooke

thinking of you,ziggysmum.XXXX

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2007-11-18 20:05 rescue_mum

Hi chick, any new leads from your travels today? xxx

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2007-11-17 18:51 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Jayne, thought I was looking at an old post, when I used to type in capitals and did not know it mean't SHOUTING, we learn something new everyday LOL (another story!!). Vikki you are doing a grand job looking for your boy and eventually it will pay off. Jan x

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2007-11-17 18:02 Unknown

IF THERE ARE SIGHTINGS WE ALWAYS PUT DOG BACK UP SO NO ONE MISSES IT. SORRY capital lock on-wasn't shouting LOL!

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2007-11-17 17:07 ZiggysMum

Hi all. Have spent a couple of days walking scents about, talking to people, got some more contacts in the traveller community to go and see tomorrow. Have plenty of people looking around Langley Park but after so many false alarms I wonder if it's a local dog being let out. It's the people that keep me going, everyone is so kind. Thank you whoever moved Ziggy up to the 16th from the 4th - helps keep his profile up. xxx

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2007-11-17 15:08 garthy

be safe and hurry on home Ziggy p.g.xxx

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2007-11-17 11:59 rescue_mum

Any more news? xxx

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2007-11-16 19:32 rescue_mum

You coming home or what big guy?!

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2007-11-16 16:12 Dindy01

hope its him. good luck xxxxxxx

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2007-11-16 15:27 Sally Nicholson-Fisher

Ziggy is so distinctive, surely the sightings can't be false leads. Fingers crossed he'll be home soon.

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2007-11-16 14:05 Unknown

Good luck with the local sightings!

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2007-11-16 10:36 UNKNOWN

Ziggysmum have sent you a text. Good luck for today!

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2007-11-15 23:01 rescue_mum

Just what we need, sightings - great stuff. Come on Zig, time to come home xxx

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2007-11-15 20:55 Keelah

nice work ziggy's mum - cant wait to see your boy in blue! come on ziggy!!!xx

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2007-11-15 16:47 ZiggysMum

Just when you think you know he's on the doorstep... 3 reasonable sightings in the Langley Park area earlier this week - have been up there are postered etc etc. Also walked all my usual walks (don't ask about the al fresco peeing, please...). He's in the Durham Advertiser tonight so fingers crossed. Frankland have motion sensors on their cameras so might ring their control room once the night shift is settled in. Good idea that, thanks honey. Have postered both prisons inside and out and the dog sections know about him.

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2007-11-15 14:19 rescue_mum

Just noticed my blooper. Sorry Ziggy - I know you're a him not a her!!!

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2007-11-15 13:08 rescue_mum

Hi chick, have you got the local security guards on board, you know the ones that do night patrols around the local businesses? What about the perimeter guards around the prison? Don't know whether they still have those (lack of resources etc.) but they'll have CCTV. Someone else MUST have seen her! Keep at it, you're doing great. Linz x

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2007-11-15 13:03 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Vikki, I have emailed the SCENTING instructions to you, do read them a few times, hope they help in getting Ziggy home if he is sighted. Mark any sightings on a map. Goodluck. Jan x

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2007-11-15 12:53 Dindy01

What a beautiful boy. Good idea with the scenting. Come home soon ziggy x

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2007-11-15 08:55 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Vikki, I will email you SCENTING INSTRUCTIONS, not sure if I have them at work but will be able to find them on my own email address at lunchtime. I have sent you a pm. Jan xx

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2007-11-14 23:20 rescue_mum

Hey Vikki, if he can find his way back once he can do it again! I know this sounds disgusting but lay a trail of Louie's wee from where he was seen back to your house. Just got your email, will reply then off to bed! Linz xx

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2007-11-14 23:07 Yasa

ZiggysMum, are you saying someone had hold of him and let him go? I can't believe it !!! But that probably leads us to believe what we are saying is probably true. So where, quite nearby, to you, and to that sighting, could, or would he take refuge? You have to 'think dog' here. Also, if he let someone get hold of him, he is likely to be bold enough to be around the houses quite a bit, or may be in someones garden. You need to deliver small posters through all letterboxes. Where exactly was this sighting ? I am emailing you a list of Durham contacts- mostly telephone numbers, but you can ring for email addies. May give you a few more ideas any way. (Not that you are short on ideas at all) If you havn't done so already get posters up in the local Community Centres. This is a brilliant place to reach hundreds of people. Well done. He will be in the blue soon x

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2007-11-14 21:05 ZiggysMum

Well I'm working along those lines which is a comfort that I've got the right idea - but fabulous suggestions - thanks! I've got the local Fram Pizza staff on standby as he's been known to try to haul me in there more than once! The chippy are on Ziggy alert too. I've got credit card sized info now which I dish out to everyone I can - am re-postering where they've been taken down. He'll be in the Durham Times (free paper) on Friday. Have tried Metro Radio and Durham fm (No and No) and can say Sainsburys and most petrol stations are just as miserable (we couldn't set a precedent now, could we!) My vets are doing a grand job, and my daughter and neph-nieces are flyering the schools for all they're worth. Got BT engineers looking, police dog handlers, police bike section, loads of staff from work, Durham Fire & Rescue, Police CSOs, half the County Council... Been stalking the housing estate like a kerb crawler, too. WHERE THE HECK IS HE??!!!! Just had a more-credible-than-usual sighting about 500 yards from the house three days after he went missing - the guy had hold of him but thought he had just been booted out of a house for a wee. He was stood about 20 yards from a poster. May I scream please? At least it means that in 3 days he had stayed local. I need food, catch u soon and as ever THANK YOU!!

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2007-11-14 12:09 Yasa

Good ideas there. I agree, I feel very strongly he could be still in the area. Have looked on google earth, and although it is quite built up, it's lovely for scavenging rubbish, around houses, businesses, etc, there is also large areas of woodland or shrubbery not too far from home, so plenty of good shelter and rabbits there. Did not see any streams, but garden ponds and dripping taps a possibility. Fast food places are always a magnet for loose dogs. Hand out small posters to dog walkers around those woodland areas, and wherever you walked him. Also poster around childrens play areas and schools. Children are good little helpers and will put flyers through doors for a little bit of money. He could very easily be in someone's garden.

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2007-11-14 10:37 rescue_mum

Had an idea Vikki - tell me it's rubbish if you like but here goes... Try staking out the local fast food places (there's a pizza hut etc over on the Arnison retail park isn't there?), maybe the local chippy, chinese, you know places like that. Find out what time they put their rubbish out at night and camp out in the car round the back by the bins. If Ziggy's still in the area, and it's quite possible he hasn't gone very far but isn't ready to come home yet, the smell of fresh scraps may entice him - if he's managed to scavenge a few tasty morsels already he may come back regularly! Dish out a few flyers to the staff, get them looking out for him but not to try and catch him as this might scare him off. It might be worth a try! By the way, do you have neighbours keeping an eye out for him while you're out looking in case he does come home while you're out. Maybe put some food by the back and door and leave out a toy/blanket/piece of your clothing with your scent on to encourage him to stay a while till you get back. Really hope all your hard work is gonna pay off soon. love Linz x Have PMd you.

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2007-11-14 10:31 Angelita

You're all doing a cracking job and Ziggy is on lots of forums.

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2007-11-13 21:32 ZiggysMum

Stray Action, not Stray Aid, is the website for Deerness - sorry.

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2007-11-13 21:28 ZiggysMum

Ring me not them, please, they're just my back up! I live in Fram - I just wish my dog could remember where. Possible sighting last friday in Sherburn village so will tootle over there as well tomorrow. Wish I could get a definite lead.

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2007-11-13 20:03 rescue_mum

How's this for a coincidence? Vets4Pets Durham (for reporting sightings of Zig) is in Framwellgate Moor... where I was born (more years ago than I care to remember)!

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2007-11-13 19:09 ZiggysMum

rescue_mum has been on the Stray Aid website reading the 'happy ending' story for Ziggy. Let's hope for another one, or I will never live with the guilt! At least it's warmer tonight.

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2007-11-13 18:56 Yasa

ZiggysMum, I have just emailed you a list of the 100 vets I have covered. Just 2 or 3 on there need posters posting. I'm so pleased you sound really geared up now, so keep it up. You are doing a grand job. You have some really good helpers on this site, especially rescue_mum who's a great support, and how fantastic is that person who has put up the reward money !!! I'm sure that will help bring him home. Don't forget that someone may have taken him in already, and have not yet seen a poster. I know he is chipped and tagged, which is brilliant, but it wouldn't be the first time a dog has lost his collar. Make him the most well known dog in the county.

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2007-11-13 18:54 rescue_mum

You can always get a job as a dog catcher, you seem to be quite good at it!!! Just by chance happened upon a picture of you and Ziggy - nice to put a face to the name. You won't even care if he cocks his leg on the christmas tree this year as long as he's home! Sounds like he was used to a bit of the 'great outdoors' so I'm sure his survival instincts have kicked in! Willing him home to you with all my might - stay safe Ziggy and stay strong Vikki xxx

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2007-11-13 16:43 ZiggysMum

Well, he is partial to a carrot! No sightings today but going back tomorrow (guess who has been so addled by this, the icing on top of a lousy lousy year, that she is not able to function at work) and doing more poking around. Fingers crossed that the Zigster turns up before the P45 does.......

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2007-11-13 15:59 B30

Oh ZiggysMum, how maddening that some people treat their dogs lives so casually when to us they are so very precious. I hope the allotment dog turns out to be your boy and how wonderful that someone has donated such a generous reward. Let's hope it does the trick. Sue

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2007-11-13 14:23 rescue_mum

Just got back from postering both Hartlepool Vets, found a pet shop next door to one of them so they got one as well! Then went off to do Pets at Home. What a wonderful gesture from our anonymous friend regarding the reward. Good luck with the Brandon allotments Vikki, hope it's Ziggy (does he like leeks and marrows? LOL) xxx

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2007-11-13 13:23 ZiggysMum

A frustrating morning - drove like a mad woman up to Harelaw (near Annfield Plain) on a certain sighting of Ziggy causing traffic chaos - it was an entire dog very similar to him, a deep cut on its back leg and very scared. Louie and a packet of ham lured him in eventually, whereupon some silly mare waltzed up and went "he's always out, c'mon Gyp" and led him off. No ID - clearly he'll be out again tomorrow and so on until someone runs the poor boy over. Cried my eyes out with sheer frustration. Anyway, going up to Brandon now - dog of that description seen in allotments last Sunday. Any prizes for "catching the most strays, not your own"..? If anyone is registered on Lurcher Link, Sighthounds Online Greyhound GAP or Greyhound Rescue.net and has a minute, would they be very kind and cross post this into Ziggy's threads? Don't register specially, I can always do it later. PS Someone local who I shall not name without permission has put up a ?500 reward for my boy's safe return. I am simply stunned, and so grateful.

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2007-11-12 23:45 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Hey Vikki, that is what we are here for to help and give you support. We know it is a very trying time for you especially when time goes on and he is not home with you, but with determination you will get him back as long as you are keeping up with the checking of authorities, Police. rescue kennels and the postering. Great that Ziggy is chipped, which has proven too many times that it is the best present you can give your much loved boy. Keep on going. Jan x

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2007-11-12 22:59 ZiggysMum

You buggers, am crying again now, just at the sheer kindness and generosity of you all - you're keeping me going. I wasn't much good at work today but did get some emails sent off - the Evening Chronicle, Hartlepool News and Teesdale Mercury requesting stories, plus lost and found ads and some more dog clubs and hunting type websites. I've got a bit of my resolve back now, sorry - it's been a shock not finding him quickly - guess I was naive! Not giving up by a long way... thank you all so very much. Vikki xx

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2007-11-12 20:11 rescue_mum

Ok Yasa, will get it sorted.

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2007-11-12 19:01 Yasa

rescue_mum, thanks, but seeing as you are in that area, and he may have been sighted there, would be better to take posters in as sometimes emails dont get opened for a couple of days or so, which is why where I have both, I am doing faxes as well, and at least I know they've got it then. x

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2007-11-12 17:56 rescue_mum

No prob, will ring them and try and get an email address, if not will pop them in on my lunchbreak tomorrow xxx

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2007-11-12 17:31 Yasa

Hartlepool vets have been faxed black and white posters rescue_mum, but if you have anyone who could take in coloured copies it would be good. Thank you for your help.

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2007-11-12 14:22 rescue_mum

Have altered posters to mention possible Hartlepool sighting and emailed to friends/relatives in the town. I also work in Hartlepool and have distributed mini-flyers to all my colleagues. Will keep my eyes open for your boy Ziggy on my travels to and from work - have got a spare lead, a nice warm blanket and some treats in the glove box! KEEP YOUR CHIN UP ZIGGYSMUM, WE'RE ALL ROOTING FOR YOU AND ZIGGY xxx

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2007-11-11 23:18 Yasa

I got your PM Ziggysmum, with your email address. I?m well on with the vets now, and am contacting 90 that are nearest, so lots of posters going up in waiting rooms all over, so not only the staff will be on alert, but lots of clients will be made aware. The good news he is microchipped, so every chance he will be scanned and you will get a call. It is quite possible he has not travelled too far from where he originally ran from, as often dogs will double back, and try to pick up a scent. I?m sure he will be holed up somewhere he feels safe and where he can find water and some sort of food. Perhaps a shed, or stable. These type of dogs are extremely good at surviving for weeks or months on their own, and although its been bad this week with continued bursts of fireworks, hopefully next week will be calmer, and he may decide to show himself. Every single poster you manage to put out, could be the one which brings him home, so always have some with you, especially the smaller ones to hand out. When I?ve done the vets I?ll see who else can be emailed and think of some other ideas. Another day tomorrow.

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2007-11-11 22:47 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

ZiggysMum, you are doing brilliantly in your search for Ziggy. I deliver the Merseymart which is a free local paper in Liverpool, Merseyside. Each week there are lots of leaflets to be delivered with it. It may worth getting some of the small posters printed and paying to get them delivered with what ever free local paper is delivered in the areas you want to target. Or approach a company that just do leaflet deliveries. If you could not go the direct route to paper, then try and find out who actually delivers the paper etc and give them say ?5.00. Hope this helps and everyone is rooting for Ziggy to come home and go into the BLUE. If you need any further advice on the leaflet distribution just send me a p.m. Jan x

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2007-11-11 21:42 B30

ZiggysMum, you must be exhausted after this last week and feeling low as your efforts have not yet got your boy home. Maybe you won't have as much time from next week but if he turns up at a rescue he is chipped and it sounds like you're doing a grang job with postering. There are lots of people on here who trawl the web everyday trying to match up missing dogs and Ziggy is very distinctive. Really hopig you get a lead soon. Sue

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2007-11-11 21:13 ZiggysMum

Another day with nothing at all. It's only just above freezing out there. I don't know what to do now. I'm a single parent, was on leave last week and my daughter was at her dad's but it's back to work and parenting tomorrow - no time and no big circle of helpers who can get out there for me. I'm just really despondent.

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2007-11-11 11:24 rescue_mum

If Ziggy does get picked up in Hartlepool and the dog warden misses his tag/chip, he'll be taken to Low Fallowfield Farm Kennels in South Hetton same as Easington District - number as before. Fingers, toes, paws, everything crossed he's back soon xxx

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2007-11-10 23:17 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Thanks rescue_mum, brilliant when there are people in the area who can look out for him. Jan x

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2007-11-10 22:58 rescue_mum

Ziggy's mum, I have family and friends in various different parts of Hartlepool - if you can let me know whereabouts the possible sightings were I'll get people looking out for him.

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2007-11-10 22:09 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

ZiggysMum, you are doing brilliant and you will have times when you feel low, it is the not knowing where he is that hurts most, a lot of us on here have been there. But we are sure with the postering etc you will get more sightings and will be able to pin point what area he is in. Rooting for you. Jan x

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2007-11-10 21:45 Yasa

OK if you PM me your email address I will send you the list when I've done. I'll get cracking tomorrow and finish listing tonight. You need to get in front of the dog with posters, but I know it's difficult when you don't know which way he's gone, so you have to go in every direction. Print off hundreds, and get family and friends involved. Get as many as you can up everywhere, and especially where lots of people go. Then you will get more sightings coming in. I think once he has found a safe place where he has a food and water supply, he will settle around there more. You are probably feeling low due to tiredness and worry, so get your friends involved and get those posters out. Sunday tomorrow - sports centres, football training, supermarkets, dog walking areas- give the handouts out. Keep on until you have told everyone. The sightings will come. Stay safe Ziggy.

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2007-11-10 20:26 ZiggysMum

Yes please, that would be lovely - have done the immediate Durham vets but my next job was to hit further afield. Any help much appreciated - if you let me know which are done I'll do others. Where IS he..?? Such a complete disappearing job. Have cried my eyes out tonight, feel a bit better for it. :-(

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2007-11-10 18:47 Yasa

ZiggysMum, have you sent posters to the vets, or would you like me to do so, over a larger area ?

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2007-11-10 14:42 ZiggysMum

Thank you everyone - two or three phonecalls after the newspaper article but nothing that links together - Langley Park, Belmont, Annfield Plain and Hartlepool. Not sure if any are genuine. Still postering.

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2007-11-10 13:11 Not known

Flyers uploaded and ready for printing......see Info centre (left side above Burns logo)

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2007-11-09 16:49 B30

Only just picked up your txt as in a meeting at work. Sorry it wasn't Ziggy. Hopefully you can get enough posters up that by the time you go back to work they bring some response. Really hoping you get some good news soon.

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2007-11-09 15:19 ZiggysMum

Thank you Sue - Suggs isn't Ziggy but appreciate your text. Have had a call with a possible sighting on Tues/Wed in Langley Park, a village near Durham - trail cold now but have postered some more. Another possibility at Belmont, same day - have postered there too. Got to go back to work next week, going to be tough not being able to work on finding him...

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2007-11-09 14:01 B30

ZiggysMum, have txtd you about this: Estimated younger but similar looking dog here called Suggs: http://www.rykat.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=32070

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2007-11-09 13:49 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Have done smaller posters and sent to Jazzi. Jan x

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2007-11-09 13:07 rescue_mum

Brilliant news, this should get him noticed!

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2007-11-09 12:53 Unknown

Well done for getting Ziggy in the paper!

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2007-11-09 12:51 rescue_mum

ZiggysMum - you've probably already checked your local council pounds and kennels but have you tried contacting Low Fallowfield Farm Kennels at South Hetton, this is where dogs picked up in Easington District are taken and it's not too far from you. Tel 0191 526 1829 or 07932 039647. Sunderland Council Dog Wardens take dogs to Cleadon Kennels 0191 529 2369. Hope you get good news about Ziggy soon xxx

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2007-11-09 00:03 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

ZiggysMum, I have replied to your pm. If you go on google.co.uk and put in whatever it is you want to find i.e. horse riding stables and then Durham you will find ones in the area which you may recognise, also dog training clubs etc. Jan x

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2007-11-08 19:23 ZiggysMum

Ziggy's going to be in the Northern Echo soon, I hope. Still not a peep on his whereabouts - I'll just keep pushing to keep the profile up locally. Have emailed a few racehorse trainers and dog clubs but if anyone has contacts like that, or say riding stables etc, would they spread the word please?

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2007-11-08 11:00 rescue_mum

Give Louie a hug from me and tell him I'm sure his pal Ziggy will be home soon xxx

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2007-11-07 23:59 ZiggysMum

Did look similar - but Ziggy's a little darker on his right side than his left, more black stripes. His defining feature is that the white skin under the white area on his nose is in a diamond shape (Ziggy Starnose...). I've spent all evening laminating posters and consoling his pal Louie - it still hasn't sunk in that he's gone.

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2007-11-07 23:38 angierooke

owner says hers is neutured so the one on found can't be...did look the same though

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2007-11-07 22:16 pipsmum

Come on Ziggy, fireworks have gone now and Mum wants you home safe, so show yourself lad. Will keep a look out for you xx

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2007-11-07 19:58 Mr Bojangle

very

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2007-11-07 19:20 ANWI

The found lurcher does look quite similar. x

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2007-11-07 18:11 yorkielass

Lurcher dog on found today.

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2007-11-07 16:28 rescue_mum

Emailed a poster to Dogstrust Sadberge (Darlington). If he's running scared he may get as far as their catchment area (it's only about 15 miles or so). Hope you find him very soon xxx

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2007-11-07 11:55 Unknown

Will put Ziggy forward for our countrymans weekly slot-that will reach the required audience.

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2007-11-07 09:44 ZiggysMum

Deerness know Ziggy and the dog warden is hunting for him too. Getting worried now (as if I wasn't worried already..). Dog walkers please look for him - if anyone has contacts in the shooting/lamping community could you spread the word. ?250 reward for safe return.

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2007-11-07 09:19 Unknown

Hi Doglost Deerness Kennels takes all stray dogs in for Co Durham Please inform people were to contact to see if their dog is HERE 0191 3780439 www.strayaction.com Many Thanks Linda....e mail from kennels-please look.

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2007-11-06 19:46 rescue_mum

Show yourself Ziggy, safest place is home xxx

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2007-11-06 16:36 Not known

Ziggy is distinctive with colours and markings, shouldnt be long before he is found.

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2007-11-06 10:34 Unknown

Posters have been e mailed out to local helpers and organisations.

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2007-11-06 10:25 Unknown

Owner can be contacted on 07736 045836. Awaiting photo.

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