Lost: Blue Great Dane Male In Wales (NP10)

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2019-03-10 14:57 Beryl

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10157269272108083&set=pcb.2224691640932814&type=3&__tn__=HH-R&eid=ARASZhNtABY9q75PCBOvAwavt8q7Pkdjie8mZbOXr6vu23x4_wA-Dnw2JjD4Z61ITGFPFur8P0-h9y_d PLEASE CHECK

2015-01-31 17:16 choowie74

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=854066521316988&set=vb.260012884055691&type=2&theater there's a great dane in this video x

2013-06-24 16:58 nm

this dog was found essex way,i know its a lnog way from wales but the dog has been missing a while https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151727660740833&set=a.465416585832.241603.362841945832&type=1&theater

2011-07-23 17:05 hamish&katy

Great Dane on found dogs website http://online.carmarthenshire.gov.uk/cccapps/english/straydogs/founddogs.asp

2010-09-13 13:43 sharynd

Just to let you know ... Max will never be forgotten ... but his niece came to live with us two weeks ago ... so we have a 10 week old baby blue girl to keep Harvey (5) and Troy (2 1/2) on their toes

2010-06-23 18:02 sharynd

Max has been missing for over 52 months ... whilst I accept he isn't coming home ... Spare a thought for him and I on his fourth bithday - Wednesday, 30 June

2010-02-16 17:23 labradorloopy

Hi, looking at strayaid site, there seems to be a very similar dog , not a great picture so don't want to get your hopes up, but worth a look. http://www.strayaid.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=936:e408-09&catid=11:coxhoe&Itemid=17        

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2010-02-15 02:19 Debra

I hope with all my heart that your Max is ok. I feel he is. I am so sorry to hear of this beautiful boy being away from his family. xx

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2010-02-14 09:19 Meeka

Thinking of you all and Max, I hope he is safe and well somewhere and that one day you get that magical call

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2010-02-14 09:15 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Sharyn thinking of you and your family and Max wherever he is.  Hugs and kisses. Jan x

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2010-02-13 00:00 Yasa

Two years now and we are still looking for Max. Thinking of his family at this time. x

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2009-02-14 21:32 sharynd

It is one year today since I last saw my darling boy Max, not a single day goes by when I don't miss him. I hope with all my heart he is OK

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2008-10-14 19:06 AlisonH

Still thinking of Max. Hope you are OK Sharyn.

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2008-07-31 21:31 sharynd

Sorry but no news. With every great dane rescue full at the moment I am still hoping Max will turn up.

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2008-07-21 15:53 AlisonH

Any news yet Sharyn?

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2008-07-16 22:00 Bess 'n' Barney's Mum

Everything crossed, hoping this is Max and that he can be recovered safely and quickly.   Good luck lovely boy xx

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2008-07-16 16:36 sharynd

There are some difficulties with this at the moment. Not to worry though Jayne is on the case!

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2008-07-16 15:35 AlisonH

Sorry I meant to say do you have any idea how long it will be before the RSPCA will take action?

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2008-07-16 15:33 AlisonH

Do you have any idea it will be before the RSPCA will act? So sorry the police didn't want to get involved.

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2008-07-15 17:06 sharynd

Police don?t want to know. No surprises there then. I am told the RSPCA have been contacted and are working with the local Great Dane Rescue to recover this Dane as the owner is not allowed to keep dogs. (Not sure which rescue.) Still hoping it could be Max, but even if its not the important thing is that the Dane is safe. Will keep you updated.

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2008-07-15 12:43 AlisonH

Sharyn I have got everything crossed for you hope this is Max it's about time he was hom. Alison.

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2008-07-15 10:54 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Fingers crossed for you Sharyn.

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2008-07-15 10:30 sharynd

A lady telephoned today from Glastonbury. She thinks she may have seen Max on Sunday with a person who she would not expect to have such a dog. This individual is well known to the local police. The local police are being asked to scan the Great Dane in question, Fingers crossed.

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2008-07-04 15:18 sharynd

Thank you for the information Janye, I know that you will keep your ear to the ground

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2008-07-04 10:39 AlisonH

Thanks for the update Jayne. I can't understand why the lady with the puppies isn't willing to give Sharyn any info, afterall she knows exactly how it feels to have a dog stolen.

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2008-07-03 12:44 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

The lady with the reunited puppies is being very tight lipped about it and even our local co ordinator cannot get any info. Strange that the Pug was also located in Newport.

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2008-07-02 15:59 AlisonH

Has there been any progress Sharyn?

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2008-06-25 00:18 AlisonH

Yet another dog found in Newport today. Pug missing since 2007. Looking more and more likely that someone in your area is behind Max's disappearance. Ring Jayne and ask if she has any ideas or info that is relevant to you.

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2008-06-20 15:52 AlisonH

Sharyn, suggest you ring Jayne as she may not see this for a while. I know she will do all she can for you. Good luck. Alison

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2008-06-19 10:49 sharynd

I have spoken to the lady with the Bulldog puppies. She was very suspicious of my motives, which is understandable. I gave her all my details and dogslost info, and then emailed her. Have not had any response. Maybe Jayne can help?

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2008-06-13 00:00 AlisonH

Sharyn if you look on dogs reunited today 13th June you will see a litter of stolen Bulldog puppies were recovered from a house in Newport (stolen from the Midlands). It might be worth trying to get in touch with the owner of these puppies and asking for the address they were recoverd from as it is so close to you. I know the police are involved. They could be behind the disappearance of Max. Maybe this could be the break you have been waiting for. Good luck.  Alison

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2008-06-10 00:00 AlisonH

Sorry there has been no news Sharyn. Try not to give up hope. With a bit of luck his microchip will bring him home eventually. Aliosn

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2008-06-09 00:00 sharynd

Just the usual disappointments, so glad you are back, I have been looking forward to hearing from you. Thank you

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2008-06-06 00:00 AlisonH

Have there been any updates on Max while we have been offline. Alison

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2008-05-05 19:54 garthy

hurry safely home dear Max p.g.xxx

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2008-04-28 19:44 SANDY A

What a shame,am still keeping a look out for lovely Max x

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2008-04-28 00:14 UNKNOWN

I mean Thanks guys for all your help

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2008-04-28 00:13 UNKNOWN

I just finish the last post when another taxi driver rang to say they had caught the dog, which is not a Great dane. The dog has been taken to Coronation Kennels. Thats guys for all your help

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2008-04-28 00:04 UNKNOWN

A Great Dane has been spotted in and around Tredegar Park, that?s the small park opposite the Patent Office on the A48, Newport. There has been a circus there for the last three months - they left this morning. All of this makes sense if the dog is Max. A taxi driver spotted the Great Dane, so we have been searching the area for the last hour or so without success. Fortunately the same taxi driver?s father in law is the park keeper so the search will commence again at first light. Everything crossed I hardly dare to hope that Max could really be home soon.

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2008-04-26 22:59 UNKNOWN

Thanks for that . Also Great Dane Care are having Companion Dog Show held under kennel club rules to help raise money for the charity on Sunday 11th May 2008 at Pembrey Country Park, Pembrey West Wales. This fantastic organisation is run by Max's breeder who will no doubt be keeping all eyes peeled for Max but any other assistance will be welcome and attendance will be in support of a good cause.

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2008-04-26 22:13 Corbiere

Not sure how far away this is - other end of Wales I think! - but could Welsh owners and helpers note: Bank Holiday Monday 5th May, Waen Foxhounds Terrier and Lurcher Show, Trelawnyd, Nr. Dyserth, Rhyl, North Wales

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2008-04-26 17:12 UNKNOWN

Thank you very much your help is much appreciated

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2008-04-26 16:24 Unknown

Thanks Benvista!

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2008-04-26 13:49 UNKNOWN

Hi there I have emailed ur poster to my aunt in wales, she has printed out a 100copies an put them up in her area for u. Please come home soon Max. Take care Nicola xo

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2008-04-23 19:35 UNKNOWN

come on max show yourself and come home soon x

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2008-04-23 18:00 UNKNOWN

I think that?s all we can do. Thank you for your continued help and support it is very much appreciated.

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2008-04-23 17:38 Baldrick-E

our local pound will let me know if we have any Danes in at all. I trust him, and know he will. Anything specific you want us faraway bods to do other than check ads?

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2008-04-23 17:27 UNKNOWN

As Jayne says the dog is a beautiful 14-month-old black boy called Madison, not Max, but Madison?s owner is on board now and keeping an eye out for Max. Thank you to everyone who has telephoned me.

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2008-04-23 14:06 Unknown

Owner of the dog has seen the posters and rung sharyn-his dog is black with a white chest and he has never seen a blue in the park. I have seen this owner with this dog in the park before and it is definately a black and white.

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2008-04-23 13:45 Unknown

Just down the road from me-what time was the dog seen?

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2008-04-23 10:43 AlisonH

You're spot on there baldrick, people always stop me to say they saw me with my big dane. Like Max he is a very large Great Dane and as I am only 4ft 11in tall we stick out in a crowd so lets hope the person who has the dane in Newport attracts as much attention as I do when out walking.

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2008-04-22 19:18 Baldrick-E

This sounds hopeful. Someone is bound to speak to this person if the area is postered again.If this dog is not Max, they may have seen him. It always sticks in your mind when you see a dog like your own, and you remember all sorts of details about the owner that you dont remember with other people. lots of positive thoughts everyone.

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2008-04-22 17:37 UNKNOWN

Im hoping that if its not Max the owner of the Dane will see the posters and phone me. If the dog is legitimately owned by a responsible person they may realise the possible mistake, if not Max is a very big noticeable dog and the light warmer nights may help with the search. I will keep you posted.

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2008-04-22 17:22 AlisonH

Fingers crossed. Hope it's Max and someone sees your posters.

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2008-04-22 13:37 UNKNOWN

A nurse from a Newport vets rang today, she saw a blue Great Dane at Belle Vue Park in Newport (Sunday 20 April 2008), the nurse paid particular attention as the dog was so large but only realised that it could be Max when she saw the poster in work. At least I am sure this lady actually knows what a Great Dane looks like. The dog looked healthy so thats a comfort. Many thanks for taking the time to ring me. Will poster the area later today. If any one lives in that area please keep an eye out.

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2008-04-21 23:22 Baldrick-E

still searching ads etc

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2008-04-20 16:25 UNKNOWN

Thank you, dont know what I would do without your help

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2008-04-20 16:21 AlisonH

Glad that's been done. Will carry on searching the rescue centres and for sale pages.

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2008-04-20 14:49 UNKNOWN

The local fields and ditches have been searched with the help of farmers and people from the local stables without success.

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2008-04-20 14:33 Baldrick-E

I was just thinking that myself :-(. It is a bit odd that Max's owner has done so much publicising and heard nothing. A dog this size just cant disappear into thin air. Its not physically possible. Are there any locals who could join up for a search of hedges/ditches (obviously with farmers permission) en route. I know what you mean, My lab used to do exactly what Max has done when the neighbouring farm's GSD was in season. If I drove fast enough I could get there by road just as he arrived from his route over the fields, but if anything had happened to him en route I would have needed a large search party. to check for sure because of the terrain. At least you would know. :-( I hope we are wrong, but is there anyone local to join forces on this? I know myself organising things in rural areas is an utter nightmare.

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2008-04-20 14:08 AlisonH

Sharyn having just read your last post I wonder if you have checked all ditches and hedge bottoms in and around the farms. I am saying this because I have lost 3 young danes to natural causes and they have all died very quickly and without warning. I hope and pray I am wrong. Alison

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2008-04-20 12:11 UNKNOWN

The location is very rural, virtually no passing traffic. Max left the property on route to the local farm (approx 800 yards as the crow flies or dog travels) to visit a bitch on heat. The route by road is somewhat longer by the time I had driven round there was no sign of Max. The farmer had seen Max in the adjoining field but he did not arrive at the farm. I have contacted all the local farms, stables, rescues, vets, shops, Post Offices, pubs etc in total over 1000 posters sent out by post. Max?s poster has been given to 400 taxi drivers, and the local postmen and refuse collectors. Street cleansing department assure me they have not recovered Max?s body. Additionally, all national Great Dane rescue centres and national Great Dane Breeders (listed on champdogs.co.uk) have been notified. Max?s breeder has been fantastic in spreading the word and Max is on their website great-dane-care.org.uk. Max is also on Sully?s. I search all the Great Danes for sale and stud on a daily basis and have arranged visits to a couple of dogs neither were Max. There was no response to the BBC Radio Wales interview on 9 April 08.

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2008-04-20 11:33 Baldrick-E

could you please give a real detailed description of where and when you last saw him, and the circumstances surrounding his loss-when and how you first noticed etc. For example if he simply wandered out of your premises and you are in a heavily built up area it needs a really heavy and carefully chosen poster campaign with knocking on doors/following up possible leads etc. because someone could have him 2 miles away and just never be aware and not try too hard coz they like him. Sorry I am jst too far away to help with that. If he's been stolen then we really do need to try and contact everyone in the country who has an interest in Danes. For example here in my part of Wrexham, it quite rural, everyone has a crossbreed, a staff, a working strain gundog, a lurcher, a collie or a terrier they stick out like a sore thumb. Apart from the ex breeder I know I have only seen one Dane here in the last 5 years-and he was fawn. Thats how noticable they are. If he turns up here any time in the next 10 years he'll cause a stir believe me, but other places there are more of them, and you might see lots. I dont bother my local rescues with every dog from other parts of the country as its just too big a job, but if you really genuinely think he's nicked rather than lost and "found/rescued" I will do, as I dont suppose they see many Danes either (if any!) Good luck hun. x

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2008-04-20 10:42 UNKNOWN

Despite all my best efforts there has never been a really positive sighting of Max, it is beyond belief that a twelve stone dog can simply disappear. I just don?t know what to do next.

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2008-04-19 21:49 Unknown

I cannot believe there is still no news on Max.

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2008-04-15 11:16 AlisonH

Sorry you have been disappointed yet again but at least you know people are still looking for max. Alison

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2008-04-15 11:06 UNKNOWN

A Great Dane was found at Hollyhead Port. Bad news is it isn't Max. Good news is the dog in Hollyhead has been reunited with his owners. A big thank you to the kind lady who telephoned me to advise that a Great Dane had been found.

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2008-04-12 15:41 UNKNOWN

I will re send them by post aswell just to make sure. Thanks

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2008-04-12 09:39 Baldrick-E

make sure you get confirmation of reply as lots of rescues are too busy to read e mails every day.

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2008-04-11 23:04 UNKNOWN

I have contacted all the Great Dane Rescues but I will resend all the posters just to remind them. Thank you all for your concern and support.

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2008-04-11 18:59 Bondgirl

I have 7 Danes and would hate them to go missing.Hurry up and show yourself Max you are needed at home. Anybody contacted National Great Dane Rescue?

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2008-04-10 23:08 UNKNOWN

Your a star thank you so much

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2008-04-10 22:59 Baldrick-E

max's details now sent to some more Great Dane show people.

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2008-04-10 14:33 Unknown

Good news about being on Radio Wales Sharyn!

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2008-04-09 22:37 SANDY A

Sorry it wasnt max,will keep my ear's and eye's open still, hope you have some response from the radio!! Sandy xx

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2008-04-09 21:50 UNKNOWN

Thank you very much - the more people looking out for Max the better

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2008-04-09 21:30 Baldrick-E

I have posted Max's details to the great Dane people in our village.

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2008-04-09 21:27 UNKNOWN

The dog on pets4homes isnt Max - Thanks for keeping an eye out.

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2008-04-09 18:35 AlisonH

Good for you Sharyn you are doing all the right things. Let's hope you get some good news. Alison

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2008-04-09 18:02 UNKNOWN

BBC Radio Wales broadcast an interview with me about Max at 17:45 today. Lets hope someone telephones in some information.

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2008-04-08 17:32 UNKNOWN

Thanks I will check it out. Appreciate your help

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2008-04-08 09:23 UNKNOWN

Thanks for that appreciate your help

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2008-04-07 23:59 Baldrick-E

actually im pretty sure if you put the microchip number into the website it pops up the details. the only challenge is knowing which chip/site-not a problem if the owner tells you and the details match. Obviously if owner says dog not chipped and it is chipped you have a problem needing investigation! I still cannot believe a dog the size of a small horse can disappear off the face of the earth without some element of forward planning-even a passing car would struggle. I had to squeeze an injured GSD in my car which was bought with 4 average sized dogs in mind. A great Dane-no way. It must have been a van, or an estate car at least. There is a lady in our village in N wales who used to breed/show/judge Danes. I know she still has a couple of returns/rescues. I will get up there in the next day or two and put a poster in her mailbox just in case she hears anything. I know its a long shot, but still worth trying. Show people seem to hear all sorts from all over. Good luck

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2008-04-07 16:08 AlisonH

Sharyn I'm sorry you still haven't found Max and it's good that feel able to help Prestons mum in her search. Your vet's attitude is very typical I'm afraid. They all want us to get our animals microchipped but don't seem to be very helpful when we ask them to scan our pets. See Dollys Directive on the home page.

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2008-04-05 12:48 UNKNOWN

We had a reported sighting this week but it turned out to be a blue mastiff. I was very disappointed when I took one of the other Danes to the vets this week and when I asked her to scan his chip into the computer she REFUSED. The vet then explained that the chip is meaningless unless you phone the mirochip company - there is no database of missing dogs. Vet cant afford to verify individual owners!! A phone call costs 10p - I would gladly pay it!

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2008-04-05 12:40 AlisonH

Any more sightings Sharyn or have things gone quiet.

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2008-03-30 16:22 AlisonH

Thanks for the update Sharyn, we will keep on looking for your beautiful boy. Hope he is returned to you soon.

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2008-03-29 19:32 UNKNOWN

I had a telephone call today about a 2 1/2 year old blue male Great Dane for sale in the Exchange and Mart. It turned out to be a genuine dealer trying to rehome a dog that had been return to her. But at least people are still looking. Thanks for your diligence.

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2008-03-26 19:20 Keelah

Sharyn - lets go for the media now, it is time for Max to be flushed out and returned to where he belongs - WITH YOU!xx call me 07843 681980

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2008-03-23 18:17 UNKNOWN

Good idea I will arrange that for Tuesday

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2008-03-23 15:11 AlisonH

Good news that these people are still looking for Max. It may be a good idea to update your poster to say STILL MISSING as after a while people tend to assume they have been found. Could also arrange for the story to be re-run in the local paper.

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2008-03-23 13:08 UNKNOWN

Several vets, shops, post offices have telephoned to ask if max has been found, otherwise no news

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2008-03-20 10:45 AlisonH

Sharyn lets hope the article brings results someone , somewhere must know where he is you just can't hide a big lad like Max. Thinking of you. Alison

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2008-03-19 19:32 UNKNOWN

Thank you - fingers crossed

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2008-03-19 17:57 Unknown

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2008-03-18 22:14 UNKNOWN

No further sighting or reports of Max. I wounder if the whole 'St Mellons' episode was a wild goose chase.

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2008-03-15 22:57 AlisonH

Good news in a way but where does that leave you in the search for Max? Keep on looking and he will be found. Thinking of you. Alison.

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2008-03-15 19:48 UNKNOWN

A very kind taxi driver has located the culprits who have admitted they don?t have Max, have never seen Max and were ?just having a laugh?. Excuse me if I can?t see the funny side. Scum. Don?t think they will do it again in a hurry though.

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2008-03-15 13:18 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Sharyn, sorry to see you are having these calls. Do give Keelah or HQ a call if you need advice. Good luck. Jan x

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2008-03-15 12:38 Keelah

sharon i am so sorry this situation happened, scum of the earth. you are not alone, we are here to help at anytime and you have my number and that of headquarters so please give me a callx

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2008-03-15 12:05 AlisonH

Sharyn I am so sorry the evil scum bags are putting you through this terrible ordeal. It may be just a hoax call but if it is not and they do have Max I doubt very much if they would harm him. It's money they want and if they have any sense whatsoever they will pretend they have found him and claim the reward. Have pm'd you.

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2008-03-15 02:05 UNKNOWN

Had a phone call at 00:30 hours, caller said he had Max. Negotiated a ransom and arranged to meet at Tesco St Mellons. At 01:00 called again and said to leave the money at the entrance to Tescos. We said we were happy to pay the ransom but would not pay until we had seen Max. The caller said that he was going to slit Max?s throat and hung up. Managed to followed two youths from the back of Tesco to the area were Max has been sighted where they disappeared. The police now have the number used to make the calls. Some people are just evil.

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2008-03-14 19:16 UNKNOWN

Thank you, that is what I shall do.

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2008-03-14 19:04 buffysmum

It may be because you are postering like mad that whoever has Max is laying low for a while. I would leave the postering for a day or two but just keep driving around at dusk/early evening time. The person who may have him will feel safer around dark, no kids!.. Hope Max is home soon. Sorry cant help - Llandeilo way..

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2008-03-13 21:44 UNKNOWN

A very kind friend, Sandy, has spent most of the day driving around looking for Max. I have spent two hours driving around after dark. Nothing! The postman says he hasn?t seen Max but will keep a look out. But the posters are all still in place.

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2008-03-13 10:42 AlisonH

This sounds really promising Sharyn guilty parties often take down posters. Getting the local children on your side is a great idea as they see and hear everything. Fingers crossed he will be home by the weekend. Alison

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2008-03-13 09:19 Unknown

Well done Sharon!

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2008-03-13 00:36 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

sharyn, brilliant, very often when posters are removed they are for a reason. Looks like the net is closing in and Max could well appear soon, have you contacted the DW and police for the area in case he is picked up? Good luck and keep up the great work. Jan x

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2008-03-12 19:55 UNKNOWN

Three posters at the heart of the location where Max was reported to have been seen (being taken for a walk by a male aged about twenty) have been deliberately removed. And believe me they were well and truly stuck. So I replaced them with twenty more posters. All the children in the area were asking about Max and promised to help find him. I hope that the net is closing and Max will soon be too hot to handle.

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2008-03-12 14:58 UNKNOWN

Thank you - I have telephoned, the lady was very helpful, but told me the description of dog keeps changing, waiting for her to clarify and ring me back.

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2008-03-12 14:20 DogLostPoochpal - Regional Co-ordinator - South West - Police Liaison Team

Petsearch uk havd grey/black with white specks brought in yesterday. tel no 01283535622

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2008-03-12 12:34 Unknown

Hand out flyers to the postmen in the area.

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2008-03-12 10:35 AlisonH

Don't worry what people think Sharyn keep going back if you believe he is still in the area and keep on postering. Soon he will be too hot to handle and you will get the vital call that will bring him back home to you.

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2008-03-12 10:03 UNKNOWN

Some people in the area Max was repoted to have been seen think I am a stalker I have been there so often. But no sign of Max!

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2008-03-10 19:39 UNKNOWN

Thank you all for you suggestions and support it really is appreciated

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2008-03-10 19:09 SANDY A

Hi,Just to let you know that i have put max's and preston's details on the Great Dane forum(sully world) but it may be worth giving Sully a call anyway like Jimi has already said. Hurry home Max xxSandy x

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2008-03-10 17:46 jimi

Can I offer a suggestion - that you contact Sully 07957 591856 or pm him on Florence's page? He's probably not in your area but he's a real expert with Danes (I think he's with GD Rescue) & was an enormous help in getting Florence back. Sure he won't mind! Good luck xxx

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2008-03-10 16:32 peaches 101

Ho beautiful Max hurry home darling....Do hope you get good news soon. I'll be thinking about you and hoping for Good News. Very best wishes.

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2008-03-10 13:32 doglady

Come on Max time to go home.

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2008-03-10 11:44 PaulaK

stay positive and keep up the good work Sharyn. Ive got everything crossed for you x

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2008-03-10 11:10 ANWI

Hope your big beautiful boy is back home soon. x

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2008-03-10 11:05 Unknown

Good luck sharon-so glad you are getting possible sightings.

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2008-03-09 17:34 UNKNOWN

Still have not seen Max but spoke to another two people who saw him earlier in the week. Have postered all the main dog walks, bus stops and phone boxes, Max wont be able to go for a walk without passing a picture of himself. Distributed small poster to 450 taxi drivers. If Max is in the area someone knows where he is.

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2008-03-09 13:56 AlisonH

Sorry you haven't got Max back yet but you are doing all the right things. Keep going back to the area and watching, you may get lucky. Wish I lived closer so I could help.

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2008-03-09 13:48 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Sharyn, brilliant if you can get the postman to deliver small posters, also try and find out where the milk delivery depots are and local shops who deliver papers. If there is a free paper for the area ask the delivery person to also help out with door to door delivery. Good luck. Jan x

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2008-03-09 08:49 UNKNOWN

Good luck Sharynd I feel success is in the air!! You have the whole team behind you and your strategies are excellent

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2008-03-08 21:10 UNKNOWN

20:57 Just got back, been there sitting quietly in my car most of the day. I have not seen Max myself but there have been two more reported sightings for earlier in the week. Plan to get the postman to deliver posters to the whole area early next week.

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2008-03-08 14:53 AlisonH

Sharyn it may be worth going back to that area again tonight and just sitting in your car keeping a look out. If the people who have him are aware he is stolen they may only take him for walks in the dark. Make sure you take someone with you and stay safe.

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2008-03-08 11:52 UNKNOWN

Spent several hours at the location this morning. No sign of Max but a couple of people told me they saw him in the area a couple of days ago.

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2008-03-08 11:21 Yasa

Smaller posters are now on the info centre left hand side above Dolly's Directive logo. please download and print. Use them for handouts and for posting through doors. Good Luck with the sightngs. Come on Max !

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2008-03-08 00:53 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Sharyn, these sightings sound promising you are doing brilliantly. I've done the smaller posters and emailed to Yasa to go on the Info Centre, they may not go on now until tomorrow. I am staying in Birmingham at the moment visiting Crufts until Monday will look out for Max's dad. Good luck and hope the smaller posters help. Jan

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2008-03-07 19:05 AlisonH

Sounds promising. Will keep my fingers crossed for you.

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2008-03-07 17:44 Unknown

Great news! Max is also in next wednesdays edition of the countrymans weekly.

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2008-03-07 16:52 UNKNOWN

I have had two people report sightings of a blue / grey Great Dane being walked in the St Mellons area of Cardiff. An intensive search is under way. Posters being delivered door to door. Local Police advised.

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2008-03-07 12:17 UNKNOWN

Posters will be displayed at Crufts on Saturday. Max's dad will be competing so very best of luck to him.

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2008-03-05 21:35 UNKNOWN

Thank you very much I really appreciate your help. Fingers crossed

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2008-03-05 21:34 UNKNOWN

I have put a few more posters up in the town centre helped by one eager young man who took the roll of tape from me and waltzed around the lampost with it saying "They will never tear this one down" How right he was. Probably caught on the cctv cameras.

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2008-03-05 16:56 UNKNOWN

Thank you. Have now sent posters to all local pubs, clubs, stables and taxi companies. Will put a looking to AQUIRE ad in the local paper.

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2008-03-05 15:22 AlisonH

Sharyn have you tried getting a story on your local tv channel. It is difficult but can be achieved especially if you keep pestering them. There must be an interest in such a gentle giant vanishing into thin air. It has to be worth a try. Someone on this forum got their dag back by getting a friend to put the word round that they were looking to AQUIRE a dog of a certain breed and hey presto the local thieves turned up with their dog (if that makes sense).I have 4 dogs 2 of which are danes and I can't imagine what you are going through. Keep on looking you are doing a brilliant job.

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2008-03-04 19:11 UNKNOWN

Thank you so much. I am building a database of pubs in the area tonight and will be sending the posters out tomorrow.

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2008-03-04 17:35 AlisonH

Sharyn never give up looking for Max and please do keep on posting to let us know what you are doing. Lots of owners fail to keep us informed and it's so demoralising especially for the helpers in your area who maybe quietly working away trying to find him. I really hope and pray that he will be home soon. Take care. Alison

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2008-03-04 16:10 UNKNOWN

Written to all leisure centres in the areas enclosing poster

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2008-03-01 15:45 UNKNOWN

Sent poster to 95 Post Offices in the local area

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2008-03-01 00:11 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Thanks everyone for helping Sharyn in her search for Max, all suggestions greatly appreciated. Sharyn you are doing brilliant, he has got to turn up somewhere, eventually someone will take him out. Jan x

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2008-02-29 21:10 UNKNOWN

Written to all Community Centres in the area 63 in total. Someone must know where Max is

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2008-02-29 18:09 Millie's Mum

This big boy can not have just disappeared into thin air, someone somewhere knows where he is. Just show yourself Max, it's time to go home.

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2008-02-29 17:59 Unknown

Thanks Patricia ( aka mum )

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2008-02-29 16:17 UNKNOWN

I put up posters in the Newport leisure centre, the city centre Newport and the bus stops to Rhiwderin. Hope there is a sighting soon

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2008-02-29 16:16 UNKNOWN

Thank you Jayne

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2008-02-29 15:11 Unknown

Just come in from doing Newport sorting depot-funnily enough the counter staff were talking about dogs when I walked in and went straight away to check with the duty manager and put the posters up.

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2008-02-29 12:58 UNKNOWN

All Dog trainers, groomers, walkers and kennels have now been sent letter and poster - Thanks for the ideas.

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2008-02-29 11:11 AlisonH

Sharyn send poster to all doggie places like training classes and groomers as the other dog owners will keep a look out for him and spread the word. Look on the internet, especially Epupz in the for sale section and in all the papers pet for sale section. I also always give poster to the Big Issue sellers in the area as they spend a lot of time out and about and have always been very helpful. You could also poster any (rough) pubs where things are often sold on in the car parks. Have youi tried contacting the local TV chanel as they will often run a story if it is a slow news day. Good luck.

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2008-02-28 21:52 UNKNOWN

Max's poster is now in to toll kiosks at the Severn Bridge. Any other ideas please?

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2008-02-28 21:28 UNKNOWN

Thank you so much

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2008-02-28 19:56 UNKNOWN

I have postered around the Maesglas area and in the local post office. I shall place one in the Newport leisure centre tomorrow. We shall find him

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2008-02-27 19:15 UNKNOWN

Thank you. I have written to 60 vets so I have not given up hope yet. I desperatly wasnt Max back

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2008-02-27 13:43 AlisonH

sharynd don't give up hope. Thank goodness your fella is chipped. He may very well have been stolen but he will have to go to the vets a some point and hopefully they will scan him. Has anyone stopped you to "admire him recently" if so did they do anything out of the ordinary like check his name tag or indeed ask if he was approachable. Try hard to think back and just maybe something will come to mind that might give you a clue as to his whereabouts. Can't help you with the search as I'm in Linconshire but good luck hope he turns up soon.

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2008-02-26 09:59 UNKNOWN

Thanks. I did the Cardiff sorting office.

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2008-02-26 07:56 Unknown

Sharyn have pm'd you list of great dane rescues to be informed.

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2008-02-26 07:52 Unknown

Sharyn is that the Newport sorting depot? As I have poster ready to go down today as could not get away from the phones yesterday-may be a good idea to get some posters on the pay booths of the Severn bridge. Have you found out anymore after out talk the other evening?

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2008-02-25 20:35 UNKNOWN

Sorting Office, refuge collectors and road sweepers depots now have posters. Wrote another letter, with poster to every vet within 20 miles. Spoke to the last person to see Max, his attitude was very very helpful but had nothing new to contribute.

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2008-02-23 20:16 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Thanks for the update sharyn. Come on big boy where are you?

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2008-02-21 14:14 UNKNOWN

The Newport Dog Warden thought she might have seen Max, but it was a false alarm. So no sightings at all!

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2008-02-18 23:13 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Sharyn, well done getting his details on the Cardiff Bay webpage. Just a thought, if you could possibly get them to put the link as it is above for Max's page on here, then everyone would be able to see the comments left and not just the poster. If there are any sightings and they are posted on here then they would also been seen and alert people in the area to look out for him. Keep up the good work you are doing fantastic. Jan x

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2008-02-18 20:30 UNKNOWN

Thanks to every one for their help. Max is now on the front page of http://www.cardiffbay.co.uk. I wish he would come home!

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2008-02-18 18:39 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Sharyn, glad to see you have managed to now register and welcome on board DL. Brilliant that Max is chipped. You need to get the word out as far out as possible, you cann never do too much postering and this is how a lot of dogs are found. Try papers to see if they will cover a story, if you have any free papers contact them. As you say very hard to hide a big boy like Max. We are rooting for him to be found soon. Do keep us updated as much as possible. Jan x

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2008-02-18 11:54 UNKNOWN

Newport, Caerphilly and Cardiff Councils are possibilities

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2008-02-18 11:51 PennyBw

Which 2 councils are concerned here

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2008-02-18 11:11 UNKNOWN

The police, vets and pounds in the area are all sick of me phoning them. Posters distributed, adverts in the papers. No sightings have been reported. I find it hard to believe that no one has reported a 12 stone dog on the lose. I am afraid that Max must have been stolen.

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2008-02-18 11:03 Unknown

Owner your account is now active.

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2008-02-17 16:34 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Spoken to owner, who is having problems at the moment registering. Gave advice on what to do, where they live borders with other council's, DW's for these areas have been notified and the Police. There has been no sightings of Max, owner feels he may have been taken, Max is very friendly. Owner will leave an update a.s.a.p. Jan x

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2008-02-17 10:53 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Mailing to helpers etc for the area has been done by Admin. Jan x

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2008-02-17 09:18 divegirlww

Hi, I've cross-posted this on to Sully's Come home soon sweetie! Lisa x

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2008-02-17 01:02 melli

hope max is home safe and soon his a big boy to hide COME ON MAX SHOW YASELF

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2008-02-17 00:10 doglady

What a lovely boy get lots of poster up good he is chip also get the local dog warden involved. How did Max go missing was it on a walk or from home, helps to know this.

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2008-02-16 21:48 UNKNOWN

show yourself max and come on home x x

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2008-02-16 21:25 Yasa

Owner can be contacted on 07866 590173

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2008-02-16 21:25 Yasa

Photo on site ready for mailing

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2008-02-16 00:00 AlisonH

Have been away for a while. Has there been any sightings or leads on Max. Will keep on looking for him on my travels. Alison

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2008-02-16 00:00 AlisonH

Any news of Max while we have been off line. Alison.

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