Rainbow Bridge: Gold Golden Retriever Male

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2009-02-13 19:14 DogLostLostdogs ScotlandSable - Regional Co-ordinator - Scotland

Had a message from Louie's owner Mick, not long ago. Although it has been upsetting for him to read the messages everyone has left here on Louie's page, he is touched by the warmth of everyone's tribute to his beautiful golden boy.

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2009-02-13 16:32 DogLostLostdogs ScotlandSable - Regional Co-ordinator - Scotland

I sent a message by email to all Scottish Rescues informing them that Louie had been in a fatal RTA on the day it happened. 11/02/09. AARC was one of them.      

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2009-02-13 11:04 noodlesdarling

   We have just received the devastating news about Louie here at Lanarkshire ARRC by one of Louies owners relatives. Our thoughts go out to Louies family at this sad time.

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2009-02-12 20:54 Sheilagh

What a sad story.  Louie looked like a fabulous fun dog - my thoughts are with you,Mick and family. Sheilagh

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2009-02-12 20:20 Barney 'n' Ozzie's mum

I so agree with you Sable. My husband stopped on a dual carriageway yesterday to help rescue 2 rotties and a jack russell. Others had stopped but no one other than my husband was prepared to go near the rotties. He managed to catch them though and we couldn't believe it when we found out who the owners were - the very same people who mistreated all those horses and donkeys on their farm last year. The dogs clearly didn't want to get in their car, but what could he do?  Mick - you obviously loved Louie and it is clear you would have done absolutely anything to get him back. I'm sure he knew how much he was loved. The pain WILL ease in time and you'll be able to remember all the good times you had xx

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2009-02-12 19:59 DogLostLostdogs ScotlandSable - Regional Co-ordinator - Scotland

I can still barely believe this has happened.Louie came so close to being caught so many times and got away. WHY did it have to end this way? There are so many lovely dogs out there whose owner's do not deserve to have them, and then there are ones like Mick who would go to the ends of the earth for their beloved pet and this is what happens. It is so unfair.I just cannot stop thinking about it all and still feel deeply upset by how it ended. Poor Louie must have been so frightened. Beautiful boy, you didn't deserve this end. I so wish he could have made it home to Mick. He worked so hard to find him, but that motorway was just somewhere that he would have had no chance of surviving. Very few dogs do survive any motorway. I will never forget the look of this bouncy, beautiful boy and how he looked so full of life. God only knows why he took off in the first place, like he did. I know he is in a happy place now at Rainbow bridge though, playing with his ball. Happy days Louie. xx

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2009-02-12 16:53 larena

Poor Handsome man, just wish he had jumped into my car and the outcome might have been so different,but he was so scared to trust a stranger and in such a dangerous place at rush hour. I wish i had known earlier he was lost would have spend more time looking instead of just two day's. I will never forget you Louie. Run free handsome boy Kisses and cuddles form those who tried to stop you running.         Take care Mick n Debs n Debs                                                 xxxxxxxxx Elaine n furkids

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2009-02-12 16:27 noodle

Run free special man,  xxxxxxxxxx

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2009-02-12 15:21 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

So very sad to see this. He looked such a beautiful boy Run free at the bridge Louie xxx My thoughts are with his family xxx

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2009-02-12 09:47 DogLostAngus

This is such a sad outcome for Louie and his adoring family, I think that we have all been touched by this boy through his beautiful pictures here on site and his obvious love of life. My heart breaks for his owners who did everything they could to get him home. Rest in Peace sweet Louie, love to your owners at this awful time. x

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2009-02-12 09:45 doglover1

Mick and family, so sorry to hear the loss of your dear boy Louie, thinking of you at this difficult time. You all worked so hard to get Louie back, im so very sorry. Sweet dreams at Rainbow Bridge dear Louie XXX.

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2009-02-12 00:20 k9collie

I am so sorry to see such sad news. Run free at rainbow bridge. 

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2009-02-11 23:41 casstevens

Bless his heart - so like my boy - it's impossible to contmplate the pain the owner is going through ..... such a horrible waste of such wonderful energy and unconditional love

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2009-02-11 23:04 dinkydoodle

Mick and family, I am really so sorry for your loss in awful circumstances.  Louie looked like a lovely gorgeous boy from the photos and I was praying that you would find him soon, but not like this.  I know what a wonderful breed the golden is, run free with my golden Callum, he will look after you Louie. x

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2009-02-11 22:43 DogLostShelties Mum - Area Volunteer, Kent

I really prayed this wonderful, lively boy would make it home. I know there is always a slim chance when on a motorway, but for the driver not to stop is despicable. Had it been we dog lovers on this site we'd have stopped and tried to catch him, motorway or not. Have loads of fun at rainbow bridge sweetheart. You will be dearly missed love from Sylv and my boys xx

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2009-02-11 21:52 Leona*

I am so very very sorry that Louie did not make it home, I was going to head out that way again tomorrow and had logged onto post that. This is just the worst news and the one we had all hoped not to see. He looked such a beautiful boy, my thoughts are with you. Run free dear one xx

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2009-02-11 21:33 littlehelper

I feel so sad god bless

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2009-02-11 21:01 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Mick this is such sad sad news my deepest thoughts are with you.  Run free at the Bridge and sweet dreams lovely Louie, run and play with my boy Max also a Golden Retriever.  Jan x  

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2009-02-11 20:48 Jumanji - Co-ordinator.South.Yorkshire

This is just such awful news. I am so very sorry that this tragedy has happened despite all the effort made to get him home safe. Mick its clear you loved Louie dearly and my thoughts are with you. He would have known you loved him and loved you back  in return and will have had a very happy life with you. Run free at the bridge handsome Louie  xx Pam  

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2009-02-11 20:48 Furlover - Area Co-ordinator, West Yorkshire

I am so very sorry to see Louie is at Rainbow Bridge and I really hoped that he would be home.  He was such a beautful boy.  My thoughts are with the owners at this very sad time. Run free Louie xxxxxxx

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2009-02-11 20:47 Goldenfrodo

This is so sad news. I also have Golden Retrievers. I will light a candle tonight to help his journey to the Bridge R.I.P beautiful boy  

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2009-02-11 19:58 LisaP

II am so sorry.  Louie looked a beautiful dog.  You all tried so hard.  (The only) consolation is that you can bring him home. RIP xx.

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2009-02-11 19:43 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Mick I am so sorry to hear this sad news.

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2009-02-11 19:38 braccoboy

Dear Mick and Family Jon an I were devastated to hear about lovely Louie today. He deserved to get home to you knowing all of your efforts to be reunited, life is SO unfair sometimes. I cannot imagine how you feel, but it's made me so so sad. It's the fear were living right now with Jacob out there, close to roads and motorways. You just hope...... We are sending you the hugest of hugs, you tried your best, you did all you could, Louie was a lucky boy to have such a caring loving family around him, he was truly blessed. Shelley & Jon x 

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2009-02-11 19:35 linirgor

Just back home, Mick is devastated and so are all other helpers.  He was on the M8 motorway near Harthill my friend had spent 2 hours searching this afternoon in the area he was last spotted and she went straight over to the motorway.  She stopped on the hard shoulder then spotted him called his name he turned and looked at her and kept on going and went on the road.  The driver that hit him did not stop, Mick has his body and he is wrapped up in his blanket.  Home at last but not the way we wanted to see.  Sleep tight goldie angel Louie x    

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2009-02-11 19:32 DogLostLostdogs ScotlandSable - Regional Co-ordinator - Scotland

What a beautiful boy. I am so deeply upset, so I cannot imagine the grief Mick must be feeling right now. He did everything possible to get his beloved gorgeous boy home and still the odds worked out against him. I am certain that Louie was loved very, very much in his short life for sure. Happy days at Rainbow Bridge sweet boy. xx

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2009-02-11 19:05 catty-sara

Oh I am so so sad.  I am in tears here.  I've been looking at his joyful little face every day and hoping he'd get home safely.  So so sorry for you all. 
Sara

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2009-02-11 19:05 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

I am so so sorry and saddened to see Louie didn't make it home. RIP you gorgeous Goldie. My thoughts go to Mick who I know worked so hard to try and get his boy home. Just so sad.

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2009-02-11 18:55 alfmar

oh no..........i'm so sorry you deserved so much to get him back.my thoughts are with you.  

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2009-02-11 18:54 JulieS

I am so very sorry that your beautiful boy never made it home, RIP handsome boy.  Thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.  Kind Regards Julie

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2009-02-11 18:04 Bess 'n' Barney's Mum

Oh this is so very sad, have been anxiously watching and hoping Louie would get home safely and am now sitting here with tears in my eyes.  Such a beautiful boy and so young.  My deepest sympathies to his owner.  Rest in peace lovely Louie xx

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2009-02-11 18:03 B30

So very sorry that Louie didn't make it safely home. Run free with your ballie at Rainbow Bridge young man XX

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2009-02-11 17:53 DogLostLostdogs ScotlandSable - Regional Co-ordinator - Scotland

I am devastated, utterly distressed and saddened to hear that Louie has died after a RTA. I am so sorry Louie that you didn't manage to get home and out of danger. God bless you beautiful boy. Hope you were happy in your last few days before going to Rainbow Bridge where you will be in doggy heaven forever.  xxx So sorry Mick. My deepest sympathies are with you. I know how much you loved him and you did everything possible to find him. God bless you. xx Linda/Sable

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2009-02-11 17:13 DogLostLostdogs ScotlandSable - Regional Co-ordinator - Scotland

Just had a call from owner. Louie spotted on the m8 motorway and has been hit. Waiting for details.  

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2009-02-11 16:58 linirgor

Louie spotted on hard shoulder of M8 motorway please phone radio stations to warn motorists.  I've sent a text to Real Radio and trying to get through on the phone I have a friend driving along the motorway trying to find him.  Oh Louie stay away from the road...........

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2009-02-11 13:07 DogLostLostdogs ScotlandSable - Regional Co-ordinator - Scotland

Thanks again for that. I had found a close up of the farm where he keeps going to, on the net also. Mick was going to leave some familiar items around there last night along with food, so I will be dying to hear whether he has taken the food or if there have been signs of him being there again.It is really helpful of you to give a hand. I live nowhere near there or I would be there with you, but if you can round up anyone else, that would be great.

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2009-02-11 12:07 linirgor

http://www.multimap.com/maps/print/?qs=harthill&countryCode=GB&lat=55.86847&lon=-3.79406&zoomFactor=14&loc_lat=55.86046&loc_lon=-3.74906&dataPreferences=os&displayName=Harthill,%20Shotts,%20Lanarkshire,%20Scotland,%20ML7%205 Map of the area where he went missing.  Last nIght concentrated the search near Foreestburn Reservoir where he was spotted in the garden of a house the previous night.

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2009-02-11 08:53 DogLostLostdogs ScotlandSable - Regional Co-ordinator - Scotland

Thanks Linirgor. I was hopeful that you would come across him last night, but at least we know he is in the area, and food is being left out for him in several places. Will contact Mick about the trap.

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2009-02-10 21:52 linirgor

Have been out tonight looking for this boy went to the house where he was spotted last night but no luck, we walked the path with two other goldens including one who is in season but no joy.  It is a rural area and there are lots of places he could be.  Could do with more people out searching.  Louie went missing from a pet sitter who had him for the first time and he was let out of a car off a lead and he bolted.  He hasn't a clue where he is.  There is a lot of snow up there and the roads are really bad in places.  I'll go back out tomorrow night and look for him but like I said could do with more people even just to quietly walk along the road.  Louie naturally is more reserved with strangers so perhaps too many people hollering and shining torches could put him off so just a quiet walk along the road with your own dogs keeping your eyes and ears open could do the trick?

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2009-02-10 21:02 kennel34

Could the West Lothian/Lanarkshire dog wardens perhaps set a humane trap in the area for him? It would be worth the owner approaching both authorities as he is near the border of each area. I am frequently in the area as I live between Lanarkshire and West Lothian myself. Will look out for him, when driving/dog walking. Good Luck! x

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2009-02-10 19:01 DogLostLostdogs ScotlandSable - Regional Co-ordinator - Scotland

I think Linirgor (below) are going out with Louie's owner tonight with their dogs to try and do just what you have suggested. Fingers crossed - we are looking for a bit of good luck now to help us all along getting this beautiful boy home with his dad. Hope the weather is ok down there because it it snowing heavily up here.

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2009-02-10 17:23 Barney 'n' Ozzie's mum

Do you think he would approach another dog? preferably one he already knows, then he might just get close enough to get a hold of. If not, perhaps you could take up linirgor's offer of help? Make sure you have some smelly food with you if you get close (pilchards or something) as he must be really hungry by now and could just be tempted to come close. It might also work if you get down on the ground and gently talk to him - it's worked in the past with other dogs. Good luck xx

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2009-02-10 16:13 DogLostLostdogs ScotlandSable - Regional Co-ordinator - Scotland

Have just spoken with Louie's owner and there have been more sightings of him yesterday. Whenever there is a sighting, owner Mick is in another area searching, so he seems to be the only one who has not had a sight of him yet. However, he seems to be staying within a certain small area now and locals are leaving out food for him, so, hopefully it won't be too long before he gives in and goes to someone. He is becoming a bit nervous and won't let people approach him. Does anyone know of a large dog cage that could be borrowed? If so please call Louie's owner on the number on his poster. 07775 740985

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2009-02-10 14:37 DogLostLostdogs ScotlandSable - Regional Co-ordinator - Scotland

Thank you for that offer of help. I have passed it onto owner.

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2009-02-10 12:09 linirgor

We live in Brightons with our golden retrievers if you need any help going out searching for this boy then give us a call on 01324 874720 or 01324 714836

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2009-02-10 11:33 Goldenfrodo

I've sent this lovely boys details to Goldie lists I'm on. Hope he's back home very soon.

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2009-02-08 20:04 DogLostLostdogs ScotlandSable - Regional Co-ordinator - Scotland

Thank you ARI, that seems to be an incorrect or unobtainable phone number, but it seems to be the only one available. Wonder if the place has closed now perhaps.Louie has been seen within the Harthill, Blackridge, Blairmuckhole farm area, so PLEASE, if any of you people are out in that area, watch out for him and ask everyone you see. Thanks..Lets get this boy home with his owner.

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2009-02-08 16:50 Leona*

Just remembered about an animal rescue place at Harthill - cant find a website as such but heres the address, might be worth contacting them Allandale Animal Sanctuary, Easter Baton Farm, West Benhar Road, Harthill, Lanarkshire Tel 01501 823860

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2009-02-08 16:38 Leona*

Was out and about in that area today and kept my eyes peeled.  Sounds great that there has been sightings and so close to catching him. Come on Louie give yourself up, its too cold to be out on your own :)

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2009-02-08 13:27 DogLostAngus

sounds promising Sable - fingers crossed on this one

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2009-02-08 11:47 DogLostLostdogs ScotlandSable - Regional Co-ordinator - Scotland

Just had some good news from owner a few minutes ago. Louie has been spotted several times yesterday. Owner and some friend have been out searching for him in cars, and he was literally a hand's breadth away from them, but ran off before he could be caught. At least we now know that he is staying within the "triangle" of where the sightings have been and owner is just off out again now to try and pin the rascal down and catch him.Have given advice on scenting.

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2009-02-06 19:25 Furlover - Area Co-ordinator, West Yorkshire

I'm sorry to see Louie is still missing and that I'm just TOO FAR AWAY to help physically (I am West Yorkshire). I hope this gorgeous boy is back home soon he looks a real character.  xxx 

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2009-02-06 13:00 DogLostLostdogs ScotlandSable - Regional Co-ordinator - Scotland

Have obtained further details from owner today. This dog actually lives in Polmont area, but went missing while on a visit to Harthill area about 20 miles away. There have been further sightings of him on Wednesday in the Eastfield area, and also the North Rigg road/ Blackridge area heading towards Armadale area. PLEASE look out for him. It looks like he is heading in the direction of home, north east, but owner has no idea how he would know the way home,as the area he was lost from was new to him.

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2009-02-06 08:34 DogLostLostdogs ScotlandSable - Regional Co-ordinator - Scotland

Owner is looking and postering in the area he went missing and further afield. Posters have been sent by me, to all Scottish rescues.

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2009-02-05 21:15 Leona*

I agree with Driftdog it would help to know where home was as he could be trying to make his way back there.  With the school hols I will try to take my mutts to Polkemmet Country Park on Monday (hopefully he will be home by then!), I think this is nearest country park to Harthill, although dont think your allowed to poster there but I can keep a look out.  Hope hes home soon xx

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2009-02-05 10:13 B30

Message from Sable 05/02/09 Have spoken to owner today. He is out looking again this morning for Louie. Any help would be appreciated from people in the area.

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2009-02-04 19:02 DogLostLostdogs ScotlandSable - Regional Co-ordinator - Scotland

Have called owner and given advice, and also sent by email.Hopefully this boy will be home soon. This dog was 20 miles from home when he took off so could have gone a bit further than the postcode.There have been sightings of him nearby where he went missing.

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2009-02-04 00:00 Driftdog

Hi to the owner, you spoke to my collegue today at the SSPCA so glad you've taken our advice and posted your missing pet on this site. The more help you can the get the better. Are you any closer to getting traps set? Also where is home, where could he be possibly heading to? Good luck and keep in touch xxx

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