Reunited: Brown & White Bearded Collie Male

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2008-07-29 23:45 jimi

Was so happy to know that Digger is home safe and sound after his adventure.  We were all awake in that storm last night thinking about him..... Welcome home Digger. x

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2008-07-29 20:18 Teddys Mum - Area Volunteer, West London

Welcome home Digger, you handsome boy.

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2008-07-29 19:43 DogLostAngus

Wonderful news that the very handsome Digger is now at home, well done to all involved in the search, a special thanks to the council worker who's quick thinking had him secure in the playground. Poster Power works it's magic again.

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2008-07-29 17:11 Ferrety

We cannot find the words to thank-you enough for helping us get our precious Digger back. Jotty - you were amazing, to give so much of your time and to help keep us sane when we were spiralling into despair thank-you.  Thankyou also to everyone for all of you kind wishes to bring him home, to everyone who searched for our boy and to everyone who looked out for him and those who were preparing to come - and to Beardies in Need who co-ordinated the search for us. Digger is now sleeping next to me having devoured a whole tin of pilchards. He was found in a children's playground where a kind council worker shut him in and called us - even driving out to meet us and show us the way. For a moment I couldn't believe my eyes, but as I called his name his head lifted and a look of relief came across his face and tears fell on mine.

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2008-07-29 14:08 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Well done Jotty and Sparky for going out looking!

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2008-07-29 13:59 sparkyS

I'm soooo glad Digger is safe. Met owners out looking this morning in Eastwood Road area and was going out this pm. after work...glad I checked the site...couldn't concentrate for thinking about him!

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2008-07-29 12:14 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

Just got back from being out searching and postering with the owners all morning.....so great when Verity called to say it was Digger....woo hooo!! Welcome home Digger! Was very happy to be able to take the posters I put up on my way out, down on my way back! Everyone in the area will be pleased to hear he is back......lots were on the look out and very concerned. Well done everyone!

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2008-07-29 12:10 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Welcome home Digger!

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2008-07-29 11:59 B30

Well done everyone and welcome home Digger!!

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2008-07-29 11:51 beardies in need

GREAT NEWS Digger has just been found, he had gone about 2 miles away in the storm last night, a very kind council worker locked him in a playground till Verity got there. Im sure Verity will update you all later. Welcome home Digger x Thanks to all who kindly helped x

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2008-07-29 09:19 pipsmum

Really sorry to hear about Digger, but keep your spirits up, I was involved in trying to find a Beardie called Connor in the Yorkshire area a few years ago, he had run away after the car stopped on route and did not know the area but was eventually found safe and well.  Poster all the Farmers in the fields, as they are all out combining now and have good views from their cabs  and can see into hedge bottoms etc, if Digger is keeping under cover.  I'm sure you will find your lovely boy soon.  Stay safe Digger xx

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2008-07-29 08:26 beardies in need

Verity has been out since very early morning, but nothing so far. Thanks to Jotty and your family for what you are doing. And all other helpers going today. Hope theres some sightings very soon.

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2008-07-29 00:47 jimi

Sorry Jotty so much for Google Earth!  Shows quarry at back of woods, prob now obsolete.  Also ignore my post Verity, didn't know Jotty was still up!  You're doing well. xxx

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2008-07-29 00:45 jimi

If you don't get advice before then, call Jayne on 0844 800 3220 first thing quote Digger's no. 14443 and she'll tell you what to do.  Shirley will be up early too, she may know.  I know you can send one from your mobile if it's easier.  Good luck and keep your spirits up. xxx 

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2008-07-29 00:42 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

Nope, no working quarry jimi. The area is a country park with a lake (where he bolted from), surrounded by farmers fields and then small wooded areas at various points too. Fields join up to Hockley Woods also but hopefully he will stay more within the area he ran from. 

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2008-07-29 00:39 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

Verity, send the photo of Digger to admin@doglost.co.uk and we will upload it for you - any problems, give me a call.  I am sure he will have found a nice sheltered spot tonight..ready and waiting to be found tomorrow! I know it is difficult but once we get those posters up, the sightings should come in.

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2008-07-29 00:38 jimi

Poor Digger I hope he's home safely today.  Is there a working quarry behind Gusted Hall woods?  If so I'd ask them to look out although may be opp direction - also flyers for houses/farms etc.  Glad Jotty's onto it.  Good luck, take care Digger. xx

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2008-07-28 23:48 Ferrety

I've been searching all day and have just got in. I have a photo to add, but can't seem to find a way to do it, any helpers? I'm so despondent that he's out there alone tonight. Verity

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2008-07-28 21:53 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

No problem Beardies! My dad and sister went out looking for an hour tonight and had a walk around - no sign but they saw quite a few people out searching. Will dig out a number for the farmer who farms the adjoining fields to the park as worth alerting him.

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2008-07-28 21:12 snowmead

Stay safe Digger...... and come home!!!

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2008-07-28 19:15 beardies in need

Many thanks for that Jotty, its kind of you, owners will be very grateful. Some young lads said they saw him about 1 hour ago, they have gone straight to that end of the woods with 1 other beardie bitch. No other news as yet.    

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2008-07-28 19:14 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

Just spoken to owner who is out searching. Digger ran from the lake area and headed west (towards Rayleigh). Possible sighting by some children who believed he went into Grove Woods. She is going to leave some scented clothing in the area he initially went from and will be returning early tomorrow armed with posters. I'm going to meet her in the morning and show her round the area and get all entrances/exits etc postered. Owner already notified vets, dog wardens etc. Plenty of people walk this area so hopefully he will be spotted soon, Stay safe Digger. x

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2008-07-28 18:49 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

Sorry to hear Digger is missing. I am very close to this area and this is where I walk my dog everyday.....and am off work this week so will speak to owner about helping in search, postering etc. Off out to agility shortly or I'd go and help search tonight. Will alert everyone I know locally too.

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2008-07-28 17:33 beardies in need

Im sending this on behalf of Diggers owner, Digger was left in day kennels today and the man took him to Gusted Hall woods which is nr Hockley in Essex. He went missing by slipping his lead at 10am this morning but owner not contacted till 1.30pm. Owner in woods now searching with a beardie bitch and very very upset, hes a much loved pet. Any one in the area at all that could help it would be kind of you. His collar is multi colour with paw prints and a pink heart shaped tag with contact numbers on.He IS microchipped. Picture will be on site as soon as owner can do it, but will be out looking for a while yet. Hope hes home very soon.  

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