Lost: Black Collie Cross Male In North West (BB12)

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2023-02-16 15:30 MENA VIANA

any news?

2021-03-18 09:35 sukimax

Hoping one day you will get closure, Heartbreaking. poor Ben. xxx

2021-02-13 22:33 Vizslamum

The not knowing must be truly heartbreaking. xxx

2021-02-13 17:53 DogLostClaire Gresty - Area Co-ordinator & Police Liaison - North West

This beautiful boy went missing one year ago today. My thoughts are with Patricia Ashforth and her family today 💜 xx

2020-11-10 20:59 Marion

https://www.facebook.com/groups/HarveysArmyNorth/permalink/2855245991424626/

Last edited: 2020-11-10 21:03:33 by Marion

2020-04-06 12:22 sukimax

Hi, Still think about you all and wonder what happened to Ben, Having no closure must be horrendous, The awful time we are living through now must be terrible for Bens owner, Sending love too you, xx

2020-03-13 17:19 menaviana

any news?

2020-03-07 13:15 Unknown

Will second that sukimax?

2020-03-07 12:32 sukimax

Hi I know there has not been any good news on Ben but i just wanted all his family to know that i am always thinking about them all, Sending lots of thoughts and love, xx

2020-02-22 12:24 Unknown

Julia Thank you for the information. Paws xd.

2020-02-22 09:56 Julia

Hi janiejewel1649,

Yes I believe tracker dogs have been out a couple of times looking for Ben as well as a drone to no avail :-( The tracker dogs lead them down towards Pendle Water.

Last edited: 2020-02-22 09:59:18 by Julia

2020-02-22 07:35 Unknown

Has a Tracker dog been used to help find Ben? Or is there a dog that Ben knows who could sniff him out via his UNWASHED blanket belonging to Ben. The dog could then sniff the blanket. And search for Ben. Paws xd.

2020-02-17 12:08 Julia

Put up 20 posters in the area (details below) yesterday as well as helping with the search.

Holme End
Wood End Rd
Foot bridge into Heald woods
Various entrances and exits to Heald woods
Across Barden Lane Fields to Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Canal Bridge at back of Reedley Marina
Canal entrance on Robinson Lane
Reedley Hallows Greenway back to Holme End

Perhaps some posters should go up further down stream just in case :-(

2020-02-16 21:55 Carolynl

What a desperate worry this must be for poor Ben's family...all paws & everything xd that Ben will be found safe very soon... thoughts are with owners and everyone trying to help to get Ben home...please stay safe dear Ben until you are home x

2020-02-16 21:24 SandraC

so Sad that Ben hasn’t been found yet. We have a deaf/partially sighted dog too. Hope there’s some positive news very soon xx

Last edited: 2020-02-16 21:27:26 by SandraC

2020-02-15 14:33 DogLostClaire Gresty - Area Co-ordinator & Police Liaison - North West

Ben has a Facebook group for anyone wanting to help and join xx

https://www.facebook.com/groups/504061627194253/?ref=share

2020-02-15 11:19 DogLostClaire Gresty - Area Co-ordinator & Police Liaison - North West

Update from Nick (Drone SAR group) xx

Update on yesterday - the postcode supplied was correct, there is a large wooded area behind the home, where Ben was being walked. The owner looked away for one moment and Ben had disappeared from view.

Ben is very slow at walking, deaf and almost blind, cannot walk far at all.

I attended today and along with the Doglost coordinator Jay Chambers, did an extensive foot search including using a thermal camera to check deep brambles. There is a ditch to one side and whilst steep, doesn’t contain a lot of water, this was checked thoroughly. At the far end of the woodland is a river, again has a steep bank, is flowing and would estimate up to 4 feet deep currently.

A neighbour searched as much of this river as possible. The owners have been out looking also but absolutely no clues as to where this lad has gone

Neighbours gardens have been checked close to home as well. Good neighbourhood, most people we spoke to knew the dog and hopefully, this will help with sightings.

Next steps will be plastering the area with posters, alerting taxi companies, bus company, postmen etc. Doglost are also updating further search volunteers in the area and will be assisting with postering.


Based on the above, we are desperate for posters to go up in the area and for anyone who can kindly knock on some doors.

Massive thank you to Nick and Jay who gave up their time yesterday to search for this lovely boy xx

2020-02-15 11:19 Vin

Does anyone have any local radio contacts for Radio Lancashire? I’d hope if they knew how old Ben was and his difficulties that they would find time in their schedule to mention it to reach as wide an audience in the area as possible, particularly given the inclement weather? Praying he’s safe somewhere🙏

Last edited: 2020-02-15 11:21:43 by Vin

2020-02-14 20:57 Unknown

Thanks Millypod.

2020-02-14 20:06 DogLostMillypod (Chris) - Administrative Volunteer

Sharing Twitter.

2020-02-14 19:58 Unknown

As I have already posted. Does someone own a Tracker dog who could help find Ben?. Or a dog that Ben knows. and could find him? Paws xd..

2020-02-14 19:14 Vin

So no luck with the thermal camera? Did a drone go up? Heartbreaking to think he’s out there in this weather in such frail health😩

2020-02-14 17:09 DogLostClaire Gresty - Area Co-ordinator & Police Liaison - North West

Despite searches today, Ben has not been found 💔 If anyone can help the family with posters, searching, knocking on doors, we would really really appreciate it. The weather is going to get worse as you know and we have to find this lovely old boy soon 💔 xx

2020-02-14 17:03 DogLostSharon - Social Media Volunteer

Details shared to DogLost.co.uk Facebook Group X

2020-02-13 21:23 Ros

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=265366344428161&set=p.265366344428161&type=3&theater

2020-02-13 20:52 cn72

Shared uk wide via network of dog lovers and sites. Praying this soul is found before tonight really kicks in. 😞

2020-02-13 20:15 Unknown

Thanks Claire. Paws xd.

2020-02-13 17:42 DogLostClaire Gresty - Area Co-ordinator & Police Liaison - North West

We have two amazing people going out tomorrow morning with a thermal camera. Praying he is found before then xx

2020-02-13 17:32 DogLostSarah - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambs Twitter Co-ordinator

Tweeted @DogLostUK x
https://twitter.com/DoglostUK/status/1228008966300557317

2020-02-13 16:37 Unknown

DOES SOMEONE HAVE A TRACKER DOG WHO COULD HELP HERE?

Last edited: 2020-02-13 16:38:37

2020-02-13 16:33 Unknown

HELP NEEDED. A 14 year old blind. and deaf male collie is missing from Burnley BB12 .Poster around the area, and post flyers through doors too. Post in shops; post offices too. Hand out as many posters as you can; where, and where you can. Alld xd.

Last edited: 2020-02-13 16:34:53

2020-02-13 16:20 DogLostClaire Gresty - Area Co-ordinator & Police Liaison - North West

I will contact the owner, have started sharing everywhere local to try and get some help xx

2020-02-13 16:04 Admin

Sorry to see that BEN 14 YEARS OLD BLIND AND DEAF is missing.

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