Reunited: Chocolate Labrador Retriever Male

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2020-09-08 09:27 DogLostAdministrator

"Dear Facebook Friends and beautiful Strangers who have helped us,
I am writing this as many of you are aware that there was another side to Eli’s story. You know we live in leafy Salisbury, possibly one of the best places for a child to grow up. Our lives are blessed, we have more than enough food and an amazing education system and Netflix. Compared to most we have everything. So if someone comes to my door and is hungry I try and give them a family meal. If they need a bed for the night they can stay. We will listen to their story and give them time. I don’t have the skills of a nurse or a surgeon but this I can do (as many others do every day too).
So what then if the person who is staying leaves and takes not money or laptops but instead the beloved family dog? How should I react?
Because I am a woman who has had the privilege of a British education system I know I have a choice. I can be angry or I can choose to dislike the behaviour but still love the person. Because I am a Christian and I know that I am always loved and always given second chances it is easy for me to stop and try and see the person behind the mistake. Because my three girls have also been through school here and have grown up with family, church family and amazing friends they have been able to react in ways that have made me proud. Izzy, my 13 year old, chose not to be cross with me for bringing in a stranger who took her dog but to do all she could to make my life easier over the summer. Chiara, my 24 year old, as you know tenaciously project managed Eli’s return with your help. Giulia, my eldest, left home a month ago on a quest to find out why such things occur. Why in this rich country do we have people on the streets, many of whom are ex forces who have served their country well so that we can continue to live in our privileged bubbles. She is walking from Salisbury to Glasgow - you can follow her story at www.gonetosee.co.uk If you feel able to support the charities for whom she is walking that would be great. I’d also like to give a shout out to Doglost www.doglost.co.uk and Futures for Dogs www.futuresfordogs.co.uk whose volunteers worked so hard and brought Eli safely back to us.
You don’t need me to remind you that we all do better when we have people who love us. I am so lucky to have that. So if you see Mark/Connor or anyone like him, please give him some of your time. My prayer is that he will meet the right person to access the help he needs and that he will accept that help.
Love to you all,
Jane and Eli"
https://www.facebook.com/elithemissingchocolatelabrador/posts/131650595308466

2020-09-07 01:57 Lilybear

Welcome home lovely Eli, your family are amazing. A very BIG thank you to Poochpal and the incredible Kent team, truly outstanding.

2020-09-06 20:50 Unknown

Wonderful news. Elated for Eli`s family. Your back where you belong Eli. Made my day. Stay close now Eli:-) xx

2020-09-06 16:47 DogLostSharon - Social Media Volunteer

Brilliant news x

2020-09-06 16:33 DogLostPoochpal - Regional Co-ordinator - South West - Police Liaison Team

So pleased to be moving Eli to the blue.
Thank you to everyone who has continued to look out for him and share his page nationwide.

2020-09-06 15:52 DogLostAdministrator

The reunite video -
https://www.facebook.com/elithemissingchocolatelabrador/posts/131252955348230

2020-09-06 13:55 DogLostReynard

Well done Team Eli xxx

2020-09-06 08:57 Jenny B

Such wonderful news, well done to Sharon and everyone else involved. I hope the gentleman is ok too, welcome home Eli.

2020-09-06 07:52 Unknown

Fantastic news , so pleased hes been found safe, , bet there will be a party tonight 😍😍.Welcome Home Sweet Lad , well done everyone 💖💖

2020-09-06 06:12 DogLostAdministrator

Saturday 5th September 21:05 "****Eli found safe and sound****
Thanks to you all - friends and strangers who have taken the time to share Eli’s story, print posters, walk and look out for him. To those of you who have seen things and quietly let us know. To the police and members of Doglost who have supported us in such a patient way and especially to my daughter Chiara who has joined every community group known to man and has posted and reposted and never given up. Eli is safe and tomorrow we will pick him up. Thank you one and all.💛"
https://www.facebook.com/elithemissingchocolatelabrador/posts/130975882042604

Amazing support and liason from Lilybear!

Last edited: 2020-09-06 06:21:51 by Administrator

2020-09-05 21:27 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Yes definately good news coming!

2020-09-05 21:21 DogLostPoochpal - Regional Co-ordinator - South West - Police Liaison Team

Bumping due to good news on the way, page will be updated fully tomorrow. X

2020-09-04 20:14 DogLostCass - Area Co-ordinator - North Dorset

Possible sightings in various areas of Kent, anyone with information please contact the poster number.

2020-09-04 20:02 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Alerts sent to helpers in Whitstable area.

2020-09-04 19:12 DogLostPoochpal - Regional Co-ordinator - South West - Police Liaison Team

From Eli's Facebook group.

****VERIFIED SIGHTING IN WHITSTABLE, KENT**** There has been a sighting of Eli and the gentleman in this area, in the last week, last seen on Monday 30th August. If you know anyone in that area, PLEASE ask them to keep an eye out and if you see the two of them, contact the police immediately quoting the incident reference number 54200071844, logged 134 July 21st. The gentleman has been calling himself Connor/Mark and calling the dog Bobby. PLEASE SHARE 💛

2020-08-28 07:54 Unknown

As well as postering in the area, post flyers through doors too. Post in shops; post offices too if you can. Post a STOLEN DOG ad in a National newspaper too. Ask family, friends, and neighbours to share as well as DL. Twitter too. Keep making Eli "TOO HOT TO HANDLE" Paws xd.

2020-08-28 02:50 Lilybear

Sadly there is no news. Eli is still missing/stolen.

2020-08-04 16:38 Jenny B

I’ve put a couple of posters up in Churchill Gardens, Cathedral, Elizabeth Gardens, the Town Path and the Old Mill Harnham.

2020-08-04 10:20 Jenny B

I am happy to poster Elizabeth gardens and the Town Path later today.

2020-08-03 18:25 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Alerts resent.

2020-08-03 17:50 DogLostPoochpal - Regional Co-ordinator - South West - Police Liaison Team

A post on Eli's Facebook group mentions a possible sighting last week in Salisbury, please can posters be put up around Elizabeth Gardens?

Hi everyone! There was a possible sighting of a chocolate labrador last Wednesday 29/07 at Elizabeth Gardens at approx 13:45 tied to a tree, with a male matching the description sitting close by. If anyone saw them, in or around the area, that day we would be grateful for more details. Bumping due to this update.

2020-07-31 22:43 JEAN

Shared to Home Safe Dog UK with op x

2020-07-29 15:01 Lilybear

Salisbury Police appeal for Eli:
https://www.facebook.com/salisburypolice/photos/a.696973850373665/4138155829588766/?type=3&theater

2020-07-28 17:44 DogLostSharon - Social Media Volunteer

Updated Eli's post on our National FB Group x

2020-07-28 09:01 Lilybear

https://m.facebook.com/elithemissingchocolatelabrador/?ref=bookmarks. Please join Eli's page to help bring her home. Thank you.

2020-07-26 09:42 DogLostGeoffA - Area Volunteer - Cornwall, Scotland & Northumberland

No further sightings of similar dog spotted in Cornwall.
Will check Council Strays list tomorrow (Monday) in case picked up and reported.

2020-07-25 13:25 Lilybear

Salisbury CCTV are aware of Eli.

2020-07-24 09:05 DogLostAdministrator

Thanks Labrador lover - DogLost Cornwall and Eli's family are trying to trace it.

2020-07-23 16:16 Labrador lover

A similar dog was spotted on its own (but not caught) in Looe, Cornwall.
It’s on the doglost Cornwall Facebook page
https://m.facebook.com/groups/644959828919549?ref=group_header

2020-07-22 20:17 Lilybear

I have just spoken with family, sadly Eli is still missing.  They very much appreciate the support of their local and DogLost community.
** The family have shared information that Eli is potentially in company of a gentleman of a transient lifestyle, possibly ex Military, that may have now travelled on from Wiltshire to areas unknown, possibly on foot or using public transport.
** The gentleman of smart appearance, a white male, tall, slim build, tanned complexion, short 'salt & pepper' hair with a beard, in his 40's-50's with a Scottish accent. 
** Eli wearing a faded red collar with ID tag attached, possibly being walked on a blue lead with knots.
** Should the gentleman be seen in company of Eli the family ask that he be shown kindness, contacting owner immediately or Wiltshire Police Tel 101 quoting log 134-21/07/2020 who wish to locate gentleman for a welfare check and reunite Eli with family.  (Wiltshire Police: 54200071751)
** Eli's microchip has been updated. Thank you.

Last edited: 2020-08-22 15:56:50 by Will

2020-07-22 01:50 DogLostSharon - Social Media Volunteer

Details shared to DogLost.co.uk Facebook Group X

2020-07-21 20:41 DogLostPoochpal - Regional Co-ordinator - South West - Police Liaison Team

All authorities aware, please call the poster number if Eli is seen anywhere.

2020-07-21 20:32 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Alerts sent.