Rainbow Bridge: Black Labrador Retriever Male

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2018-12-14 20:35 DogLostSharon - Social Media Volunteer

Run Free Brave lad, Toby.
Thinking of his family at this sad time. X X

2018-12-14 19:28 JEAN

So very sorry for Toby`s family
Run forever free now beautiful boy Xx

Last edited: 2018-12-15 12:14:20

2018-12-14 18:21 LoveSpringers

So very sad and sorry to hear this news. Condolences to Toby's owners.

Bless you Toby, run free on the Bridge and play in the sun xx.

2018-12-14 13:07 DogLostMax - Area Co-ordinator - Cornwall & Area Volunteer - Durham & Ireland

How heartbreaking. So sorry for your loss.

2018-12-14 11:39 Sharon M

Our thoughts are with Toby and his family. Rest in peace and run free with all of your doggie friends. So very sad xx

2018-12-14 10:12 DogLostGeoffA - Area Volunteer - Cornwall, Scotland & Northumberland

Run free at Rainbow Bridge brave lad. Condolences to owners and all those who knew Toby.

Last edited: 2018-12-14 10:26:15 by GeoffA - Area Volunteer - Cornwall, Scotland & Northumberland

2018-12-14 09:26 Ali Philipson

Toby was recovered from the Tyne last night. I freak tragic accident, difficult to live with. Thank you for all the wonderful messages. Thinking of Lewis. x

2018-12-14 08:50 Missingpetsgb

Yes it was Toby... So so sad.

2018-12-14 05:16 shellie

it is him just seen it on fbook confirming this rip toby you were loved by many and also touched my heart thoughts go out to lewis his owner and all the family xx so sad

2018-12-13 20:48 Missingpetsgb

A large black dog was found today on low tide on river tyne at newcastle business park, wearing red collar and was reported to council. (Just pray they do scan him, and not just dispose).

Last edited: 2018-12-13 22:58:40 by Missingpetsgb

2018-12-09 17:09 shellie

hi debbie123 hes not my dog but someone from face book so heartbreaking just keep praying that he shows up somwhere i still have a little look wen i finish work in mornings but nothing

2018-12-08 17:46 Debbie123

Heartbreaking- how awful for u - praying u find him x

2018-12-08 17:30 shellie

its not him just wish he was found soon as the weather turning really cold for him to be out there alone

Last edited: 2018-12-09 17:07:50 by shellie

2018-12-05 20:54 DogLostSharon - Social Media Volunteer

Just in case please check this found Lab http://www.doglost.co.uk/pet/137760

2018-12-01 16:25 shellie

still no sign have been out looking today as was search party at 9am this morning hope hes found soon tho

2018-12-01 00:30 JEAN

Any update on Toby please ?

2018-11-24 11:31 Pamela

There’s a lab turned up on someone’s doorstep in Whitley bay wearing a red collar there’s a photo on 1 of the posts fingers crossed for yous x

2018-11-24 10:48 DogLostGeoffA - Area Volunteer - Cornwall, Scotland & Northumberland

Latest statement from family member (24/11 around 9am):
"I'm pretty sure I've checked all the Teams river now, right from the culvert out to the Tyne. I got amongst the industrial units today. Some of the lads working there have been looking and have took my number. 2 scenario is now - he's been swept out the Tyne, and would almost definitly be travelling downstream. Or he's scrambled out and is around Gateshead. All I can ask is you keep your eyes peeled when out and about today. Again, thanks for everything. The amount of people who know about him is insane."

2018-11-23 20:37 JEAN

Everything crossed hoping Toby is found safe xx

2018-11-23 15:54 DogLostSharon - Social Media Volunteer

MEDIA COVERAGE FOR TOBY https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/search-missing-dog-toby-gateshead-15452260

2018-11-23 14:41 DogLostNicky - Area Co-ordinator London, Home Counties & Police Liaison

I have been thinking of Toby & hoping that he has somehow made it x

2018-11-23 14:28 DogLostMax - Area Co-ordinator - Cornwall & Area Volunteer - Durham & Ireland

Posted a short time ago on Fb (help find Shearers friends, Whitley Bay)
Maybe everyone’s high hopes and prayers for Toby might be working! Phil the diver has been in the culvert this morning and we are very grateful for his serious hard work. We can confirm, which we are shocked about, that Toby is not there. There seems to be a small gap in the debris. We don’t know at what point he would of passed through and whether he was alive or not. However we as a family are aware that the chances of Toby’s survival are still very slim and as confirmed by Darren, Phil and fire brigade that the under current is extremely strong. However whatever we think of his fate we will always continue to search for him to bring him home one way or another. My brother is currently searching along the river teams. We thank you all so much for the prayers, thoughts and uplifting positive comments at this very difficult time. Maybe there is still hope for Toby.

2018-11-22 21:34 DogLostMax - Area Co-ordinator - Cornwall & Area Volunteer - Durham & Ireland

This from his owner
From Tobys owner

Hi this is Lewis, Tobys owner. I just wanted to send a message if you could let people know.

Thanks so much to all the well wishers and everybody who has been thinking of Toby and hoping for his safe return.

Unfortunatly it looks like I've lost my boy in a freak accident. I have to give a special thanks to the emergency services for such an immediate response. Also to Allison and friends for being there right through the day and into the middle of the night. Thank you to Darren who waded his way through the tunnel to try and retrieve Toby. And also to Philip who would have gone in had the risk not been too severe at that point.

I will now try to reflect on what a fantastic 8 years of life Toby had, and wish all that knew him would do the same.

Once again, thanks for all the messages. I've been overwhelmed with the support received through social media.

2018-11-22 19:36 menaviana

sadly R.I.P. TOBY update in his page

2018-11-22 18:24 DogLostJan -North West and Police Liaison Coordinator

I have been following toby post's.Heartbreaking read :( xxx

2018-11-22 18:15 DogLostMax - Area Co-ordinator - Cornwall & Area Volunteer - Durham & Ireland

This just now on Fb;
Update on Toby
From the owners sister

Darren Morris has been and went into the culvert. It is about 100m in length and he got about 80m of the way until the debris, water level and current became too much. We can pretty much confirm that Toby will be in that section and would not have survived. Thank you to Darren, kwik flow, Northumbria water, the fire brigade, all the offers of help and all the lovely messages of support. Toby was an amazing dog. He will be greatly missed. Xxxx

2018-11-22 16:01 DogLostGeoffA - Area Volunteer - Cornwall, Scotland & Northumberland

Latest via Facebook:

Help find Shearer's Friends - Whitley Bay

UPDATE 15.40 - Darren Morris who is used to caves will be there to help in 15 mins

UPDATE 14.56

We have had a diver volunteer to help subject to his safety. He is hoping to be there within the hour. We will keep you posted

UPDATE 14.07

Still missing but we need someone to go down the drain to look for him

FURTHER UPDATE from the owners sister:

Suzanne Middleton Thank you for everyone’s kind words. Myself my brother and the whole family really appreciate it. Unfortunately Toby has still not been found 😞 we will update if we get any other news x

Last edited: 2018-11-22 16:26:16 by GeoffA - Area Volunteer - Cornwall, Scotland & Northumberland

2018-11-22 10:31 DogLostGeoffA - Area Volunteer - Cornwall, Scotland & Northumberland

If the emergency services are on site hopefully they will know people who can help. The following local company may also know of someone willing to offer their services:
http://www.thedivingcentre.com/contact/
(Also added as comment to Help Fond Shearer FB post)

Last edited: 2018-11-22 10:32:55 by GeoffA - Area Volunteer - Cornwall, Scotland & Northumberland

2018-11-22 09:52 Bo

They’re requesting divers I’m assuming to locate and hopefully retrieve his body. The other dog is confirmed not Toby.
Source https://www.facebook.com/helpfindshearer/
“UPDATE ON TOBY - unfortunately, people have been out last night searching but unfortunately, he is still missing.
This is a message from the owners sister:
Thank you everyone. We believe he is in the storm drain however fire brigade put logs in and they didn’t come through the other end so chances are it is blocked. My brother is down at the river teams now where the storm drains are.
Lost after getting washed away
8 year old small black lab wearing a red collar and lead still attached
Eslington Park, the River Team, Gateshead, NE8 at lunchtime today. He's 8 and has his collar I'D etc on
He slipped down into the River when out walking and the force was so strong he was carried in a storm drain.
If anyone has any information please message us
Thank you”

2018-11-22 09:05 DogLostClaire Gresty - Area Co-ordinator & Police Liaison - North West

Praying this lovely boy is found safe and well xx

2018-11-22 09:02 DogLostJan -North West and Police Liaison Coordinator

There has been a sighting of Toby swimming under the Scotswood Bridge at around 3.30 pm on 21st.

2018-11-22 08:49 Skywalker99

Where does the storm drain go?

2018-11-22 01:02 BBKM

It's always quite possible Toby has got himself out of the river and on to the railway track. If so and the dog sighted at Backworth crossing is him.. he is one vey clever dog keeping himself safe. The distance is not that far for a dog and could be done within a few hours.
Praying Toby is home safe very soon.

2018-11-22 00:54 DogLostGeoffA - Area Volunteer - Cornwall, Scotland & Northumberland

Have also shared to DogLost Northumberland in case Toby has got out of the water and crossed over a bridge.
Railway track passes close to location lost so have commented on active thread on Help Find Shearer Whitley Bay FB page, and to page owner re contacting Railtrack in case Toby got on to track and was spotted/reported by train driver.
Possible sighting at Scotswood Bridge (black dog swimming in river around 3.30 21/11) also mentioned on same FB thread.

2018-11-21 23:34 DogLostGeoffA - Area Volunteer - Cornwall, Scotland & Northumberland

"Backworth is a village in the metropolitan borough of North Tyneside in the county of Tyne and Wear, England, about 3 ¹⁄₂ miles west of Whitley Bay on the north east coast. It lies 5 miles northeast of Newcastle."
It seems unlikely Toby could have travelled that far without help (i.e. picked up and taken there).

Last edited: 2018-11-22 00:55:28 by GeoffA - Area Volunteer - Cornwall, Scotland & Northumberland

2018-11-21 23:02 Unknown

Posted :

Has anyone lost a black lab with red harness on in backworth ,?? It’s just nearly been hit by a train on the crossing 😭 ,, bu time the train got past I tired it was away up side of the railway lines ( not on the tracks ) heading towards shiremoor , I couldn’t catch it ,, ,,

2018-11-21 22:56 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Alerts sent to helpers in NE1,4,6,8,9,10,11.

2018-11-21 21:54 DogLostSharon - Social Media Volunteer

Details shared to DogLost.co.uk Facebook Group & Tweeted @DogLostUK x
https://twitter.com/DoglostUK/status/1065361784046014464

2018-11-21 21:53 JEAN

Shared to Home Safe Dog UK.... HA North & .. Animals lost and found in Gateshead, Newcastle, South Tyneside & Sunderland. With the hope Toby is soon found x

Last edited: 2018-11-22 00:10:36 by JEAN

2018-11-21 21:31 Hollyrhianwilkinson

Shared. How terrifying. Maybe let people in the whole NE postcode region know as he may turn up miles away from where he fell in because the River Team flows into the River Tyne at Dunston.

Last edited: 2018-11-21 21:35:59 by Hollyrhianwilkinson

2018-11-21 20:43 Unknown

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2018-11-21 20:25 DogLostMax - Area Co-ordinator - Cornwall & Area Volunteer - Durham & Ireland

I have spoken to Ali, who was walking Toby on a lead by the river. Toby slipped on the banking & fell in, with lead still attached. The river was flowing quite fast, but she jumped in to try & rescue him. Sadly it was too fast & he went along & into a storm drain. Fire brigade have attended, but sadly they have not been able to find him. The water authority are unable to assist until the water level drops, as it is too dangerous at the moment.
Please keep an eye out in the area.
Have shared to DogLost Durham.