Lost: Terrier Cross Female In East Anglia (SW19)

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2008-03-26 21:57 SueW

Can I remind everyone that we do not poster the common at Wimbledon. There is a Rangers office who watch these pages and voluntarily circulate to all employees. Please be responsible when you poster, if we loose this vital help it will not help our cause or our missing dogs. I am currently putting posters up in the Addiscombe area. This is one of the areas accesible via the tram at Wimbledon. Hopefully this tip was followed up by owners when I posted previously on 13:09 - 27/1/2008. This route is typical for would be thieves and a direct route to the areas we know they live and many dogs have been recovered from. Go along the route with flyers and posters - what have you got to loose? Many thanks, Sue x

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2008-03-12 22:09 kevtomo

We have not heard anything for sometime but not giving up hope. thanks to everyone for your help and wishes of luck.

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2008-03-08 23:31 penink

so hope something wonderful happens soon.

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2008-03-07 20:23 peaches 101

Dolly's directive just to the LEFT of this page as you read. just click on it.

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2008-03-07 20:21 peaches 101

Hi my poster is still up in the car park on Wimbledon Common, though some have now gone from other parts of the common. I was down at Pets at home last week in Kingston Road and there is still a poster of Mwana there which someone has placed. Lets hope we may see her back with you very soon.....fingers crossed. I have written to my MP and I urge everyone else to lobby their MP about dog theft. I have also signed Dolly's directive too. You'll find it on the home page of Dogs lost. Please everyone get involved with this. We have to get our voices heard on dog theft. Best wishes

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2008-03-07 16:44 PaulaK

evrything crossed here too x

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2008-03-05 19:42 doglady

All good news then fingers and paws crossed.

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2008-03-05 11:26 kevtomo

The man who said he thinks he has seen Mwana didn't see the posters in Coulsdon he must have seen them in Wimbledon or surrounding areas. After seeing the poster and then thinking he had seen Mwana on several occasions he made a trip back to the area to get a poster and our phone number. My husband thinks that this man is telling the truth as he has been open about his address and contact details and is willing to talk to the police etc. We won't be giving up and the man said as soon as he sees her again he will try find out whch house she is living at and will let us know asap. So I guess its a waiting game now.

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2008-03-04 19:32 SueW

Thanks doglady and Julie. The Plough Lane area is where Kona went missing and has never heard of since to my knowledge. Don't rule it out caring mummy. Sue x

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2008-03-04 18:36 doglady

SueW - no Plough in the Coulsdon area this is why I said that this is a long way from where the dog went and I would not see any need to poster in the Coulsdon area so this man would not have seen poster in this area this is why I feel this could be a Hoax, I know the Coulsdon area and very well. And Coulsdon pets get a lot of animals from pet farms. Not the best place to buy from.

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2008-03-04 15:44 UNKNOWN

Just rang Coulsdon Pets and they have no recollection of selling a little brown and white x dog recently.

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2008-03-04 15:38 UNKNOWN

Maybe an idea to ring the vet in Coulsdon, Anwell Veterinary Centre 020 8668 6151, if she has been bought into this area she probably has been to the vet for a check up. There is a pet shop in Couldson which sells dogs and cats, I don't know where they get them from!!!! I bought two cats from there which nearly died on me!!

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2008-03-04 14:53 SueW

caring mummy there is a plough lane not far from where she was taken, by the stadium. Could it be a ploy to divert your attention elsewhere? Very industrialised and wouldn't hurt to poster heavily in a wide area around there. Can't find any 'Plough' leads for Coulsdon, anyone else? Austin are you looking in you know the area fairly well? Sue x

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2008-03-03 21:53 cosmicveggie

Hi, I'm so pleased to hear that you might have a lead on this dear girl - she really is SO gorgeous. I was thinking of her just yesterday and hoping that you would have some news soon. If I can be of any help, if you need a 'gang' of any kind to scout the area, do let me know - I'd love to see her in your arms and in the blue!!!! :o)

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2008-03-03 16:50 kevtomo

Ok thank you very much for the advise and puttingmy mind at ease as my husband and I thought it a bit odd.

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2008-03-03 16:09 Not known

Sorry Caring Mummy, the phone call you received last night was one of many. Our resident internet troll was on the prowl again contacting owners and finders. I received 5 missed calls and 2 voicemails from the same Polish woman claiming to be the owner of two different found dogs. Should you have any further problems with her, please call the police.

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2008-03-03 13:59 UNKNOWN

None of my business, but these people do have access to this site, so don't put too much information on the page or they will be one step ahead of you. Wishing you the very best of luck in getting your puppy back.

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2008-03-03 12:39 kevtomo

Thank you everyone for your help! We also got a phone call from a lady last night around 8pm who claimed to be writing an article for the Dog World Magazine on missing dogs. She was not from England and was asking my husband some very odd questions. She was trying to find out how much information and what sort of leads we had in getting Mwana back. It all seemed a little suspicious so my husband cut the conversation short and didn't give her too much information. I called Dog World this morning and they said they have not heard of the lady as she did give my husband her first name but not surname. Dog World also said they are a newspaper not a magazine as the woman on the phone had stated. It all seems a little odd and Dog World seem to think this woman could have the dog and was just trying to find out how much information we actually had and how close we were to finding Mwana. This is a neverending nightmare and I just pray someone returns her to us very soon!!!! The gentleman says he has seen her on Plough Lane if that rings any bells? My husband has the other road name that there has apparently been a possible sighting but I don't know it off hand. i will find out and post it for all to see. Regards, Claire Crawford

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2008-03-03 08:07 Unknown

Thanks Karen!

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2008-03-03 00:12 UNKNOWN

Hi although I now live in Wiltshire, I was living in Coulsdon until 18 months ago so and was a well known professional dog walker in the area, I have emailed all my existing customers and all my personal friends in the Coulsdon area to keep a look out for Mwana. Will let you know if I hear anything. Keeping my fingers crossed. x

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2008-03-02 12:36 Unknown

Thanx.

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2008-03-02 08:04 UNKNOWN

i will email this to my mate she works in home office in croydon so loads of people she can email too . .. . . come on mwana show yourself x

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2008-03-01 21:40 peaches 101

Lets hope this will get you somewhere and Mwana home....keeping my fingers crossed........Oh I do hope she is being well looked after. Hurry home little one. hugs peaches

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2008-03-01 20:22 UNKNOWN

SO MANY YOUNG ONES MISSING !!!! WHERE EVR YOU ARE , WELL I HOPE SOMONE HAS TAKEN YOU IN AND IS KEEPING YOU SAFE MWANA !!!

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2008-03-01 15:09 annelouie

Oh this would be wonderful, Keeping my fingers and our paws crossed for you, Love Sukimax. xxxxxxxxxx

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2008-03-01 14:52 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Fingers crossed you find out where she is soon. Good luck. Jan x

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2008-03-01 14:34 UNKNOWN

Keeping everything crossed for you, I really hope that she is home very soon.

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2008-03-01 13:41 doglady

do we know what part of coulsdon that MWANA was sighted was it Old Coulsdon or west Coulsdon? also I find it hared that this man had seen posters in that area as this is a long way from where MWANA went missing I know dogs can be brought ad sold on but for him to say he had seen poster in that area makes me wounder weather this is a hoax, now I don't want to upset you and blow this down but if anyone of our helpers did poster this area then I could be wrong I hope I am. but if you can let us know Old Clousdon or West Clousdon and then we can get posters up in the right area.

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2008-03-01 13:08 Unknown

Brilliant-news at last! will re e mail helpers in Coulsden area.

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2008-02-29 11:50 DogLostRiverlady

Thinking of you hope it is good news. Still on the look out in SW13 area. I cant really poster it all because it is nature reserves, common land + by the river But fellow dog walkers are on the look out as well. Stay strong xx

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2008-02-29 09:37 kevtomo

Hi Everyone Some positive news this morning! A very decent sounding man called my husband on his mobile and said he has seen a puppy matching Mwana's photo and description perfectly in the Coulsden area. She said he has seen her several times but didn't have our phone number to hand. He went out this morning to find a poster and get our phone number. He said he will keep his eyes peeled for her again and find out which house in his area she is living in. He said once he has that info he will call my husband back and then we can get the police to go over there with a poster to identify her. Please everyone say your prayers that this leads to something and is not another hoax. I am so excited my heart is beating far too fast but trying not to get my hopes up too high. it would be wonderful to have her home by this weekend!!!

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2008-02-26 21:27 kevtomo

No still no news of our little Mwana. I can't beleive it was 1 month ago yesterday she went missing. We miss her everyday! I think a petition is a super idea. So many people I have spoken to have been appalled when I have mentioned how little the police have done to help look for our pup. I just don't know what else to do except continue calling the shelters, police, etc. I have now gone back to work so unable to poster during the week. Thank you all for your help and support.

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2008-02-23 18:15 peaches 101

Hi Sue, I have now contacted Dolly's and asked her to pass that information on to me. Many thanks for the idea. I suppose no News of Little Mwana? Still thinking of her every day. very best wishes peaches x

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2008-02-22 20:30 Unknown

Peaches click on Dollies directive to the left of this page-its been going and we need you to support us.

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2008-02-22 17:58 peaches 101

Hi Sue, sorry I have not been in contact had to go away urgently. Yes I speak to quite a few people on the common and there is still a poster in the car park at the end of the common and viewed by many dog walker and owners. I'm so sorry that this little darling is still missing. I keep my eyes open. I often think about her and especially the owners. Still hoping that she will be returned but am aware the the trail must be getting very cold indeed. It's about time the police and government agencies pulled their respective finger's out by getting some new legislation on Dog Theft. Would it be possible to get some sort of petition going on this site? We could then pass it around to all contacts. Dog theft, as we know so well, is so very devastating also the damage it does in incalculable in its effect on the families it happens to. We really need a whole set of New Laws to guard our friends safety. Bring back Dog Licences for one I say, at least then our dogs would have too by law be CHIPPED and dare I say TATTOOED as well for their complete safety. At least then, this kind of criminal activity would happen hopefully with less frequency. The devastation to us all when this sort of thing happens is as much a crime against the person as being attacked in the street. These are our Pets and as such are part of our family, they deserve proper protection from these louts and criminals. Both the government and the police too need to take these theft seriously and not just pay them lip service which they seem to be doing at present. So come on people lets GET SOMETHING GOING, IT HAS TO START SOMEWHERE, SO LET IT BE HERE! Sorry I'm on my soap box today Sue but I do feel strongly about this. Very best wishes Peaches

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2008-02-21 14:53 kevtomo

So not a peep about our little Mwana. Seems like the police feel they have done all they can and are not looking into our case any further. We have done more postering and handing out of flyers with Mwana's picture on but still no luck. We not giving up hope and appreciate everyones help!

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2008-02-16 00:18 Patsy

Put poster for Mwana at Princes Coverts Oxshott Rd today, when taking down posters for Sooty KT22. Px

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2008-02-12 21:36 SueW

Thanks everyone. Peaches do you manage to speak to people on the common, maybe show them a poster or a leaflet to take with them should they come across her? Might also be worth contacting RSPCA at Putney, Quill Bridge it used to be called someone know the new name? They say they don't take strays but we know they won't turn them away if dumped. Dorset Road the other side of the tram is a must if anyone can, as is the tram but no mention of this being followed up Mwanas people? Mitcham, Morden South, Colliers Wood, Tooting, Raynes Park and the top of Wimbledon all need posters if not already. If thats done then Putney, Wandsworth, Kingston are other areas to do. Sue x

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2008-02-08 13:25 peaches 101

Ho dear still no news. I look every day on Wimbledon common. Still thinking of you and hoping for Mwana's safe return.....Hurry home little one. Very best wishes.

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2008-02-07 23:13 Patsy

Over 1,600 viewings of this page, but so few helpers actually putting up posters. Can I suggest you all put up a few posters in your own area just in case . . . Mwana cold be anywhere in the southeast now, so please help her owners by postering. Come on DL helpers! Just one poster can make all the difference. Px

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2008-02-07 18:11 DogLostRiverlady

On the look out in case someone shows up with a new dog. Good luck with postering. stay strong

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2008-02-07 07:49 annelouie

Just checking in on Mwana, Keep your spirits up, You and everyone are working so hard, Come on little girl show yourself, Sukimax. xxxxxxxx

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2008-02-06 17:31 kevtomo

Still no good news. Battersea phoned today aftern running a check and still have not seen Mwana. I spoke to the officer in charge of the case and he said they have not found anything as yet but the community support officers are all aware and continue to search the area and surrounding areas and speaking to residents etc. I pray our little girl comes home soon. It is only 2 weeks on Fri when she went missing and we not giving up hope of getting her home safely. Thank you all for the hard work and efforts.

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2008-02-06 14:03 Patsy

Postered for Mwana today on Epsom Common when out postering for Sooty KT22. Really anywhere in the home counties on the outskirts of London could have a poster - she could be anywhere by now. Sue W/Admin: perhaps posters should be sent out to Sussex/Kent/Essex/Hants/Herts postcodes within easy reach of London? or maybe they already have? Px

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2008-02-05 20:31 penink

hoping to find you in the blue soon.

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2008-02-05 17:50 peaches 101

You are constantly in my thoughts and hurry home little Mwana, we're all thinking a praying for a safe return.

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2008-02-05 14:34 SueW

Well done for your efforts, the more posters out there the better. Glad you are pushing for press releases, if they won't print an editorial (story) then do consider placing an advert in the classifieds section instead. Don't forget Keelah is there to help you put it together for the biggest impact. She is our expert and helps many of our owners. You may find your pet insurance will help with costs for advertising to find her. Sue x

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2008-02-05 11:05 kevtomo

Oh sorry and forgot to mention that I am on the case of getting adverts in the local papers as well as Sutton, Wandsworth, Richmond and a few other areas so hopefully that will be sorted by the end of today.

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2008-02-05 09:50 kevtomo

i drove to the area and surronding areas yesterday with posters which i handed out to local shops owns and people walking around the streets. Everyone showed much concerned and said they will keep an eye for Mwana. i still believe that the police can do more and will keep hassling them on a daily basis. We also have a couple of friends who are going to help us on the weekend to cover a larger area with posters. Our hearts are just broken without our little one at home and are determined to get her home. Thank you all for your help. I have also spoken to the Blue Cross Animal Centre on Merton High Street who are aware that Mwana is missing.

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2008-02-04 17:25 SueW

caring mummy can I draw your attention to the page for recently reunited Max, Bull Mastiff SW14 who was stolen from Richmond, Surrey (SW London area), he was found dumped in the Croydon area. Do not underestimate the thieves, they move quickly and don't usually operate on their own territory. If the estate is ruled out then other areas must be considered, especially pubs and the like. Its a shame you are not able to travel with your husband and maybe spend a day travelling the tram route and other areas to hand out leaflets and put up posters. The tram links Wimbledon to Croydon and beyond. I also advise not to just phone vets but get email address or fax numbers and send them a visual. In the meantime, we are all doing what we can to help and suggest in the time we have available. Did you get her in the papers OK? Hope she turns up soon. Sue x

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2008-02-04 11:40 Rufus

Make sure you go in the Blue Cross Animal Centre 88-92 Merton High Street, as its possible if someone from the estate has still got her, they might take her in there to visit a vet.

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2008-02-03 11:59 kevtomo

I have spoken to the police and they have done some investigating and still believe the phone number was cloned and the guy who now is answering the phone really doesnt know anything about Mwana. They have also been to the estate and sone some knocking on doors and questioning and have hit a dead end. I am not giving up though and am going to keep pestering them until I get some results as I am certain someone nearby has her. Also, Battersea still have not heard or seen anything but are very much aware and supporting us. I am due to call the remainder of vets in SW London which I have on my list on Monday to check again if they have seen Mwana. Someone will have to take her to a vet at some stage so if a vet spots her they can get in touch with us. Fingers crossed and thanks for the support!

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2008-02-02 23:30 Fluffbug

Same as Patsy can't stress the importance of Postering Postering Postering, this is a cute puppy, someone has her and lots of people are going to know about her and it only takes ONE with a conscience to call you or a neighbour to see or a friend of a friend who hears about her. That person needs to have seen her poster. You must also make a nuisance of yourself with the police, don't be afraid to go into the station and as one of our other lost dogs "supergran" as she is now known did, create merry hell until she got proper assistance. I wish I lived nearby I would do it for you.

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2008-02-02 18:36 peaches 101

Still thinking of you, I've been busy for a couple of days and haven't been able to get in......So hope she's found over this week-end. I haven't been able to get her off my mind. Let us know all the news please. I do feel for you at this time. Again if I can do anything, just contact via this page. Very best wishes. Hurry home little one.....

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2008-02-01 18:42 Patsy

I put posters in Pets At Home in Raynes Park on A3 today as I was driving past - one in the shop and one in the vetinary department. Mwana's owners: I urge you to get on with lots of postering as soon as possible - even if not in the immediate area. If you cannot get to south London yourselves, then make sure you post or email a poster to EVERY SINGLE rescue in the country (take a look on www.dogpges.co.uk for details). Also all vets, petshops etc etc. There is so much you can/must do from home as soon as poss. Great that friends can poster for you - make sure they do it this weekend. Sorry to sound bossy, but those of us who have lost dogs ourselves know that quick postering is esssential. good luck in your search. Px

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2008-02-01 11:24 kevtomo

We have not managed to do too much more postering this week but I have been in contact with the police again to see what they have found out. I should be getting a call later today. I will let you all know. I have a friend who owns a pub and has loads of contacts in the Abbey Mills area so I will send him the poster to print out and put up in his pub and surround areas. It been 1 week today and I pray our little one comes home this weekend!!!! Thank you all for your kind words of support.

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2008-02-01 10:55 SueW

Agree that you should not add to your worries and concern yourself with injections she has missed. She had her first lot so will still be fine for some time to come yet. Don't forget she will have antibodies from her mum too. Hope you hear something positive today. Did you or Colville get to poster on the estate yet? Might draw them out or a neighbour may phone, even if just to see if there is a reward. All the local pubs should be given posters too, if not already,and all the superstores in and around the Abbey Mills area. Sainsburys have been ehlpful there before and put one up in the garage or on the board outside. If they are local they are likely to shop there. Have you or anyone done the tram stops? Sue x

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2008-01-31 23:28 Bronny

Hi Caring Mummy We've got your little girl posted on our bullie forum too, www.bullterrierforum.co.uk and we all really feel for you. I wouldn't worry yourself too much about her injections for the time being, I'm sure there are lots and lots of dogs out there who aren't vaccinated and have stayed well. I really really hope you get some good news tomorrow, my heart goes out to you and your family. Take care, Jo xxxx

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2008-01-31 15:24 DogLostRiverlady

posted link on gumtree.co.uk

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2008-01-31 15:07 DogLostRiverlady

Posted link on London network facebook.

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2008-01-31 11:19 kevtomo

I have not heard from the police since Tuesday. I am due to give them a call this morning but have been have some trouble with our broadband and phone line at home. I know they were sending community support officers over to the address but I am yet to hear anything. I will keep you all posted once I have spoken to them today. Also Battersea phoned yesterday as they ran another check for Mwana and still nothing. What are Mwana's chances of staying healthy etc as she was due for her second injection the Monday after she was stolen hence she has only had her first one? I am so worried about our little girl...I just hope all this hard work that everyone is putting in pays off very soon!!!!! regards, Claire

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2008-01-30 22:11 peaches 101

Still thinking of you and hoping for a happy outcome......Someone must know where she is I only hope they will come forward or someone will recognise her....I feel for you both so much and wish there was something I could do to help. God luck and God bless.

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2008-01-30 21:23 Fluffbug

The police need to be going to that address to talk to the grandmother at least to establish if the puppy she admitted was brought into the house was Mwana. If the description can be confirmed then you are halfway there. Why are the police waiting? I don't understand.

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2008-01-30 17:36 penink

what are the police doing, hope to see you in the blue soon.

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2008-01-30 14:33 doglady

I agree with cesky2000 you must stay positive have a look on the re-united page to see how many dogs do come home and some after a year or so, and yes make sure you keep up the posting and yes do not get fixed to one area, this boy who as him may have take fright now and so moved the dog around but sooner or later they will be spotted they sound like local kids so they will not go far and someone will see MWANA and you will get that call. hope you get some more news soon keep your chin up we are all rooting for you.

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2008-01-30 11:31 cesky2000

Keep strong! Yes, it is only 5 days, even though it seems like a life-time. Keep postering - that really is the key. And don't get too fixated on this one estate, even though it does seem a very likely lead. Don't forget to flood the area around the house she disappeared from. Someone may have seen her there and not thought anything of it at the time, but a poster might just jog their memory, and they could be able to give you vital information.

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2008-01-30 09:18 kevtomo

At South Wimbledon Station if you go over the traffic lights so the station is on your left and you are heading towards Morden there are large steel gates on the left which lead into the estate. You can't drive through them they are for pedestrians but if you walk through them the block on your right is the block of flats on Priory Close. Thank you all for all the wishes of luck and all your hard work and help. I just keep praying our little Mwana gets home safely and keep telling myself its only been 5 days since she went missing. There is always hope and the possibility someone will return her.

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2008-01-29 22:03 penink

such a beautiful puppy, yes Jayne you have spotted the flaw, I also believe not a hoax, checking daily for happy outcome, wish I lived nearer.

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2008-01-29 21:34 SueW

Me neither Jayne. I have been out for Max today, as was holding off Mwana until this info came back. However, I did drive around the area quite considerably. I couldn't find this Priory Close behind Wimbledon South station. However, I did circle a large typically 70's estate at Abbey Mills. It was lead into from High Path and couldn't find the way in. Could be this Priory Close is small and within the estate? I would not from what I saw in daylight go there after dark and I am from London. Will get soem posters done and get back there soon as possible though. Corville if you can there with mates and poster it might be better. Sue x

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2008-01-29 15:33 Unknown

Fingers crossed-dont see it being a hoax call as the grandmother admitted he had a puppy with him.

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2008-01-29 14:15 kevtomo

I have just received a call from the officer in charge of the case. He said he has spoken to several people who are all aware of Mwana being missing. The community support team will be going to the address to have a nose around and speak to residents. He will keep me informed but he seems to think this might have been a nasty prank that someone is playing. Well lets hope community support find something out. I am not going to be able to make it today to put the posters up but am heading to the estate first thing tomorrow mornint to get them up and make everyone aware.

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2008-01-29 14:08 Eve

Link e-mailed to friends in Raynes Park.

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2008-01-29 11:49 kevtomo

I will keep everyone up to date with what the police find when they go to the address where she apparently was in Sunday. I am hoping this really leads to something positive as the stress is unbelievable at the moment. If anyone is passing Priory Close and the estate behind South Wimbledon Station please can you put up posters. I amhoping to get there today but a broken washing machine has delayed me this morning and now I am waiting for the repair man to arrive. This would be a great help if anyone is out and in the area. Thanks from Colville and Claire Crawford!

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2008-01-29 11:35 peaches 101

Still thinking and hoping for Little Mwana's safe return......Again, if I can be of any help too please contact me via this page and I'll phone. not sure if you contact number is the one above. I think Mwana is going to be too hot the handle if we all get involved. One one fear is that they will just leave her somewhere. Hurry home little one very best wishes.

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2008-01-29 10:39 SueW

Oh good news at last. Will hold off posters until you hear back from them. On my mobile as I will haed off to Sheen instead. Sue x

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2008-01-29 09:34 kevtomo

PROGRESS!!!! I have just received a call from an officer who has been assigned to my case. They have been calling the mobile number this morning and spoken to the Fayd guy who claims to know nothing. The officer said sometimes they have trouble with cloned mobile numbers which this might be the case. Anyway they will be going down to the estate today and see what they can find out. Fingers crossed everyone that something positive happens today!!! I will keep you all posted.

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2008-01-29 09:13 SueW

Not sure if our press lady is back yet unfortunately.

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2008-01-29 09:12 SueW

The area is Colliers Wood there, so yes any further help along there would be great. We have had dogs taken here in recent times, one just snatched in the street - Rosie if I recall? Get the posters up and make Mwana 'too hot to handle'. Yes do keep on at them. Unfortunately, if they have more pressing events going on then picking up thugs who steal our dogs goes down the chain. So keep on at them and next time you go in ask for a crime reference number if they haven't given you one already. You will have a specific officer assigned to the case that way and a name to keep calling. Sue x

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2008-01-29 09:09 Patsy

Have emailed poster to friends in the Wimbledon area. Am in London on Friday with the car, so will poster on the way up if she's not home by then. Good idea about press - why not approach EVENING STANDARD and CAPITAL RADIO? What about LONDON TONIGHT after the news at 6.00 on TV? It is a LONDON story after all. Sue: maybe Keelah could help here? good luck Mwana's owners. Px

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2008-01-29 08:52 cesky2000

Caring Mummy, pester the police until they actually DO something. A previous poster said that Wimbledon police have been helpful in the past - but this isn't always the case when dogs go missing. You really do have to go there and sit on their doorstep until they get so fed up with you that they take some action. Have you got the press involved - she is so young and so cute that it would make a good story!

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2008-01-29 08:50 DogLostRiverlady

put the posters in clear plastic A4 covers coz rain is forecast next few days. There is always the possibility that the lad not allowed to have pup has given Mwana to a mate who is? Posters should prompt them to return Mwana. Good Luck

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2008-01-29 08:44 kevtomo

Colville and I have put posters from the pub on the corner opposite South Wimbledon Station all the way down Kingston Rd past the Audi garage and then across the road to the Fire Station and back up towards South Wimbledon Station. Then i put posters in post boxes and on car windscreens along all the streets behind the Audi Garage towards South Wimbledon Station. It is quite a big area i covered. I will go to the estate today and put up posters as I think this may help if someone kind picks it up and has noticed the puppy about.

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2008-01-29 08:38 kevtomo

Thank you everyone for you support and offers of help. I am going to visit the estate this afternoon and put some posters up an try speak to a few people. I tried to call the number again yesterday afternoon and the guy on the other end is denying that his name is Issac and he knows nothing of a missing puppy. He said his name is Fayd. This is all too hard to believe as his voice sounded exactly the same as the youth who said he had the puppy and also the grandmother said it was her phone no Isaac's. I have still not heard a peep from the Wimbledon Police. I am in absolute shock that they are doing absolutely nothing after the very first officer we spoke to on Sunday evening was so helpful and determined to get the puppy back. I don't understand why when there is a theft from a shop they are there in 5 minutes but when there is a theft of an 8 week old puppy from somebodys property they take almost 48 hours to even read my statement etc. I am feeling very disappointed with them at the moment and feel that this lead my be it and they are just not will to help!

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2008-01-29 08:34 SueW

Riverlady I'll ring you later if I don't get anywhere with postering. cina_hough many thanks, not sure if owners have got as fae as Colliers Wood, but if not and no joy with recovery today then working from that end back toward Wimbledon would be good. caring mummy can you let us know how far (that you know) have you or Colville got along that route with posters please? Corbiere, yes would be ideal if gran would help and do the right thing, but have to revert to stereotype and wonder why the boy is always apparently in trouble - lack of guidance? Well lets hope that Mwana is returned today in any case, fingers crossed. Sue x

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2008-01-28 23:28 Corbiere

PS if the dog were still in the flat surely the gran would have given it back? Or maybe it needs the police to go round to pressure her. You need to find out where the lad actually lives, if not here

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2008-01-28 23:27 Corbiere

Important not to do anything which will make this lad panic and dispose of the poor pup. He just needs to know he can give it back bfore he gets into real hot water, can you ring the gran and chat to her?

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2008-01-28 22:42 DogLostRiverlady

Ive a meeting at 4.30 then can catch train to Clapham then to South Wimbledon...its near the station + meet up in the eve. have gaffer tape but no col print cartridge nor shop near to get one. Let me know to.

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2008-01-28 21:31 cina_hough

Is there anything I can do? I live in Tooting so can make it over to Wimbledon tomorrow evening if you need another body to help you look around the estate. My dog's pretty big too so I can bring him along for "protection" (not that he'd be the slightest bit helpful if we really needed him!). Let me know! Christina x

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2008-01-28 21:22 DogLostRiverlady

Just another thought......but it has worked before.....if they are flats well they are not allowed dogs....which is why Gran is saying no......well who are the LANDLORDS?........there should be a notice board outside stating who is in charge...usually a social landlord or a housing association.......ring them up because it is classed as 'anti-social behaviour' stealing dogs...+ explain the situation. I have said to some...ok its your roof or the dog.....because they could be evicted if they have a history of being a nuisance to others. Good Luck.

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2008-01-28 21:11 DogLostRiverlady

I do not have a car but please do not be scared by estates. Ive looked on google map + its not very big. Ive postered a few estates in Roehampton, Battersea, Clapham, Lambeth + Brixton + have never had any trouble....had interested youths, people stop + chat + show concern + wish me luck. Please do not be afraid some very nice people live in estates. Dont be frightend by the archictecture.Also doggy people seem to get on with everyone so you are sort of neutral. Just smile + ask about. Dont forget the Safer Neighbourhood teams are cycling by .....try them + see if they can help. All you need is one neighbour to spot a new pup about. Good Luck

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2008-01-28 21:04 SueW

Caring Mummy @ 20:41 - 28/1/2008 WROTE - If anybody wants to or has time to spare the estate in South Wimbledon where she apparently is and where this youth lives is Priory Close, SW19 2TG. We have been told several house numbers throughout the conversations which we have had with these people who claim to have Mwana. Even if someone can put some posters up around the estate that might be a great help. I live in West Sussex but am willing to do anything and meet up to help someone put up the posters I am just a bit afraid to do it alone. My husband works full time running a business but he is working on a site across the road from where the estate is. He may also be able to take an hour out of his day to help with posters as it might be nice to have a man there for security etc. Thank you all for the support. We really do appreciate everything! Regards, Claire & Colville

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2008-01-28 20:03 cesky2000

Oh-oh! This looks like another case for Supergran! Can we clone her?

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2008-01-28 19:01 SueW

Can't understand why they are so blooming slow. It's a pretty hot tip off to say the least and they drag their heels. If anyone around that way could drive around this evening it would be good. If gran won't let him keep it, he may be out showing off to his mates!! Sue x

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2008-01-28 18:35 peaches 101

Put more posters on Wimbledon Common today and spoke to a few people who saw me. Do hope that little Mawan will be back in your loving arms very soon. Still thinking about you both. God bless xx

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2008-01-28 18:24 kevtomo

We have not heard anything as yet from Wimbledon Police station. I went in there twice today and have called several times for updates but they have not been to the property to investigate as yet. I called again about 5 minutes ago and spoke a a very nice man who said he will ensure someone gives me a call this evening and he is sure that officers will go to the property this evening. I just hope this nightmare ends soon with Mwana's safe return to us.

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2008-01-28 14:25 annelouie

Oh! This must be a nightmare for you, Good luck today, Hope it is good news and they throw away the key when they arrest him, Keeping my fingers and all our paws crossed for little Mwana's return, Sukimax.

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2008-01-28 12:48 kevtomo

We only spoke to the grandmother on the phone number the youth called us from earlier that evening. She would not open her front door or tell us exactly which flat was theirs. She sounded very affraid and said that her grandson is always in trouble but did confrim he had a puppy with him. I will be calling the police in an hour to check what the state of play is.

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2008-01-28 12:45 kevtomo

Hi everyone! I went to the polic station this morning to file the report. They will be going to the address today and arresting the youth. The only thing is that the grandmother confirmed there was a puppy at her house with the youth earlier that evening... unless she is just as evil and in on the prank. Wimbledon Police have been great and will call me as soon as they have been to the property and an arrest is made. I will keep everyone updated. Regards, Claire

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2008-01-28 12:41 Unknown

Did you show the grandmother a poster of Mwana so she could ID her? Make sure police have a poster to.

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2008-01-28 12:24 peaches 101

I think it's more likely that they were looking for a reward....This also has been going on lately. There were quite a few episodes last year so I understand. People have snached dogs then approached owners for reward. I've been thinking about little Mawana all week end and I do hope the police at Wimbledon can find something out. This youth obviously knows something, lets hope something good in him will come out and that he tells you the truth. Hurry home little Mawana and keep your hopes high don't give up! God bless.

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2008-01-28 12:03 SueW

caring mummy, Wimbledon Police have been very helpful historically with lost dogs. So sorry the prank calls have started. I'm afraid we do have many reports of sad people with no life who have nothing better to do. Strange that the grandmother said what she did though, maybe there is something in this report after all? Can only hope. Have you managed to get posters into the Raynes Park area as yet? Sue x

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2008-01-28 07:28 PaulaK

Good to have a lead - lets hope something happens this morning. Have cross posted to the bullie board all details just in case

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2008-01-27 23:55 kevtomo

We had a lead at 6pm tonight. I received a phone call from a youth who said he has Mwana. I got his address and we drove straight to the house which was on an estate in South Wimbledon. When we got there we called him to check exactly where on the estate the flat was. He told us but when we got to the front door nobody was home. We then phone the number again and the grandmother answered who said the youth had gone to the shops. She said he had bought a puppy to the house but she told him she won't have dogs in her home. She said that he then went out to the shops with a friend. We waited around for about an hour and there was still no sign of the youth so we decided to go to the local police station. They called the number and got hold of the youth who denied everything and that he had never called or spoken to us. The police will be going to the house to question the youth or any family member tonight and will call us straight away even if its late tonight. So we are waiting for a call. The police said if they don't find Mwana tonight then we need to go into the station in the morning to press charges and they will then arrest the youth. Thank you to Wimbledon police station for all their help. Lets all cross fingers and say our prayers that something comes of this. They did say though that they do get loads of pranks from that particular area and just turns out to be someone causing trouble for no particular reason. We are keeping our hopes up though!

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2008-01-27 23:06 Corbiere

Well she is too small to have gone very far if anywhere at all on her own, so must have either got stuck somewhere or been picked up. I'd leaflet every house and business/shop for some distance.

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2008-01-27 17:22 DogLostRiverlady

Thank goodness for that. Its just good to double check everything. Mine are a Bitza's meaning a bit of jack russell, bit of staffy + bit of english bull...they are tough little tunellers...they for some unknown reason love my pinks/carnations + rip the bushes to shreds then dig a big hole under them + did this even more as pups. Stay strong xx

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2008-01-27 17:03 kevtomo

Thank you for spreading the word and putting up posters for us it is very much appreciated! It couldn't have been the builders as my husband owns the business and the two guys who were on sight with him are very good family friends and they love Mwana just as much as we do.

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2008-01-27 16:24 SueW

As I understand it the builders actualy helped to search for Mwana, but stand corrected if I misunderstood. Sue x

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2008-01-27 14:28 DogLostRiverlady

yes Id contact the builders...say that in previous cases of missing pups + it was the builders young labourers who just couldnt resist a young pup......+ say you just want the pup returned.......ask them to check vans, tools + equipment. Really it was their responsibility to make sure the job was done professionally. They shouldve kept doors + gates closed. A bit of polite pressure. good Luck.

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2008-01-27 13:46 peaches 101

Might one of the builders' have taken her? Just a thought......I'll be putting more posters up tomorrow. If there is anything I can do please contact here and I'll ring you.........very best wishes

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2008-01-27 13:18 SueW

caring mummy I have sent you a pm, please check your account. Sue x

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2008-01-27 13:09 SueW

caring mummy I will find the details for the local papers and send them over to you. Also, I am able to get out tomorrow and poster around the sites I mentioned. You should direct your seach toward the Gap Road area of Wimbledon also and Colliers Wood. Keep calling Battersea every few days also. Cover Raynes Park, go back over the tram lines and cover that end of South Wimbledon, Dorset Road is a favourite cut through to Morden and there are some parks in that area. Also if you can, go on the tram and poster the tram stops, they lead right throught to Croydon another problem area for dog theft. Also ask at the station at South Wimbledon if you can put up a lost poster. If she was picked up she may have travelled on the train with the person. If you go there the same time of day she went missing you may get the same person on the ticket office. Sue x

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2008-01-27 11:50 kevtomo

Thank you very much. I have phoned all the numbers which you listed and will google others. I am also going to try put an advert in the local Merton paper and also the Metro. Thank you for all your help!

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2008-01-27 09:16 DogLostRiverlady

Have emailed poster to Abbey@met.police.uk + collierswood.snt@metpolice.uk......local PCSO's safer neighbourhood teams.....cant find emails but have tel nos for- Raynes Park team -0208 721 2459 Wimbledon Park team -0208 721 2452 and Hillside team 0208 721 2458 if you ring them + leave messages. Look up SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAMS and look for teams I might have missed. Good Luck. Oh + poster pubs.....

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2008-01-27 07:46 kevtomo

If anyone is going to have a look around the travellers sites please let me know as I have no idea as to where they are and didn't even know there were any close to Wimbledon. This might be a good suggestion of Sue's as a little one so adorable as Mwana could easily have been picked up over the fence by someone walking past. I am so desparate I will look anywhere and everywhere to find her but I do need your help with suggestions as I am sure there are places I don't know to look. Claire - 07877 146 076

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2008-01-26 20:10 DogLostRiverlady

Terriers are good diggers, pups wrecked my garden.....stay strong xx

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2008-01-26 19:10 kevtomo

Yes, but only the people who were home, having looked at the possible escape routes the only one was out onto the driveway and front garden which leads us to believe someone may have just lent over and picked the little one up.

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2008-01-26 18:45 doglady

Caring Mummy When putting posters in your neighbors doors did you also ask them to look in there gardens and sheds and under busies, as she is so small she could also hide in very small space.

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2008-01-26 18:00 kevtomo

Hi. I am Mwana's mother. We are desperate to get her back home safely. She is like a child to my husband and I (her name means baby in Shona the African language spoken in Zimbabwe where my husband grew up). She went missing yesterday 25th Jan at 9.30am from Kingston Road, South Wimbledon, London. She is only 8 weeks old and so tiny and helpless so please can you all help us by doing your best to find her. We actually live out in West Sussex but I am a housewife so have all the time in the world to be proactive in finding our little one. Please if anyone has any suggestions of places we should look please let me know. We have contacted all local vets, RSPCA, Battersea Dog & Cats Home, put flyers in all neighbouring post boxes and on car windscreens as well as on lamp posts, at bus stops and South Wimbledon Station. Please if anyone knows where or is going to the travellers sites like Sue suggested in her post can you let me know as I am wanting to come along and do all I can to find our little Mwana. Thank you to everyone for being so helpful. By reading all your notes of support give us both so much hope that the phone will ring and someone has found her. Claire and Colville Crawford Claire - 07877 146 076 Colville - 07846 844 242

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2008-01-26 17:47 peaches 101

This is awful! I was so sorry to see this poster today. Just a thought I once lost a pet which managed to find its way under the floor and got into the foundations of the house I'm in Wimbledon too...Honest! it was by pure luck an electrician was doing some work in the house and had floorboards up. We had builders in at the time too, so have a good look around. I'll put some posters on Wimbledon Common. Good luck with this and Hurry home little one. I'll be thinking of you and hoping for good news about dear little Mwana very soon. God bless and Best wishes

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2008-01-26 11:43 SueW

Come on people, lets get those posters up now we have the photo. As already stated, I have spoken to owner at length and they have done loads already. Battersea is a must for regular checks though, although she is such a distinctive little thing I'm sure they pick her out if she is brought in. Owner has printed off some 150 posters himself and distributed, but never too many up. Can we haead up toward Mitcham area, also with posters and our favourite travellers sites incase she has been picked up. Several in the vicinity. Sue x

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2008-01-26 10:34 Unknown

Thanks!

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2008-01-26 10:09 sandobes

Will add Mwana's poster to emails / faxes sending to 50 closest vets to Croydon area for Sharpei

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2008-01-26 09:04 Unknown

Thanks!

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2008-01-26 01:06 rottiesnstaffs

Omg! How cute is she!!! Will call owner tomorrow and see what i can do xx

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2008-01-25 21:33 Unknown

Over 300 posters have been e mailed out to local helpers.

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2008-01-25 17:28 alanjamieson

hope mwana is found safe and sound soon

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2008-01-25 15:55 SueW

If this litle one has wandered she's going to need to call upon her guardian angel to keep her safe from those roads. She went missing near to Wimbledon Park Station end of Kingston Road. Owner has builders in and out and she may have slipped out rather than been taken. House has been searched as I suggested she may have gone under floorboards or similar. Neighbours have all be alerted and gardens searched. Poster sup by owner already. Dog Warden aware, police aware, local vets aware. She may well be in somebodys hand bag and waiting for that person to call owner quickly. She went missing at about 9.30am this morning. Any of our Colliers Wood helpers could poster that would be great. If she is with someone they could be anywhere. Sue x

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2008-01-25 12:54 Unknown

They are not sure many people going in and out so may have got out unoticed.

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2008-01-25 12:45 rottiesnstaffs

Did she escape or was she stolen?

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2008-01-25 10:26 Unknown

an be contacted on 07846 844242. Awaiting photo.

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