Lost: Black With Grey Around Muzzle Labrador Retriever Male In South West (BS6)

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2020-07-06 13:16 menaviana

PLS CHECK BLACK LAB FOUND 10 YEARS AGO RETURN NOW TO THE PLACE WHERE WAS FOUND - https://www.facebook.com/swalestraydogs/posts/2695900587322714

2013-10-08 17:20 DogLostMillieVW - Area Volunteer - West Wiltshire

Black lab found in BA6 Street and listed on http://www.lostdogsuk.co.uk/index.php?id=74 appears to be wearing a brown collar, no tag or chip.

2013-04-08 12:14 Faye

Could this be Simon?
http://www.lostdogsuk.co.uk/assets/dog-reports/1364985343/30-0.WSDC-020413-1116.pdf

2011-07-05 20:42 ML

I too can't believe another year has gone by. I often think of Simon as I drive around Bristol as it was Simons publicity that first got me involved with this wonderful website. Hope that you are still safe gorgeous boy and pray that one day you and your family are reunited. xx

2011-07-04 00:01 dinkydoodle

Dear Simon. Another year has passed and sadly we are no further forward. I pray you are still safe and think of you and your family often. Always in my thoughts.x.

2010-09-03 21:55 dinkydoodle

thanks Natalie, looks like this chap at RDR has now been reunited with his owners, please keep looking.

2010-09-01 20:20 natalie

hi there, have you checkout out the black lab at rochdale? he's right down at the bottom of the list on the urgent dogs list, greying muzzle and looks very similar to Simon. As you say things are worth following up :) Natalie

2010-08-31 10:31 Bear

Thank you everyone for continuing to search for Simon. We were hopeful that the dog in Bath might have been him and always follow everything up. Thank you Natalie for your suggestions also. You are right Dinkydoodle- he was wearing a green embroidered collar when he went missing. It had yellow embroidery with his name and number on it.

2010-08-29 21:55 dinkydoodle

thanks Natalie, I have passed these links onto Simon's owners, I seem to recall he was wearing a green collar with his name woven into it when he went missing. Forever hopeful.x.

2010-08-29 16:34 natalie

also a black lab found here http://www.k9searchuk.com/latestfounddogs.htm about 4 down in the list of found dogs

2010-08-29 16:30 natalie

male black lab found... http://www.colchester.gov.uk/lost_dogs_list.asp?sec_id=691... by any chance was simon wearing a black material collar when he went missing?

2010-08-20 17:50 CorbiereW

Praying this is Simon... when owners and helpers never give up and never give up hope even after such a long time, it's doubly joyful to see a dog get home... DAMN FIREWORKS!!!

2010-08-19 10:42 doglover1

Please see found Blk Lab 24675, Bath area. Come on simon time to come back home now, always looking out for you.

2010-07-24 22:27 dinkydoodle

thanks, have looked at Rambo and it is not Simon; we've also seen Gunner in the flesh a few months ago and unfortunately he is not Simon either. Please keep looking for him - any possible matches I find I send onto Simon's owner.

2010-07-16 01:10 Woodys Mum

there is a black labrador retriever on page 20 of the Battersea site, known as Rambo at the moment, could possibly be too young to be Simon but may be worth a look.

2010-07-05 20:57 DogLostReynard

http://www.rspca-bristol.org.uk/rehoming/2/page/3/

2010-07-04 21:22 wickedweims

there is a dog at rspca bristol called gunner worth having a look

2010-07-04 19:32 ML

I can't believe that Simon has been gone a year today and always wonder where he could be. Thinking of him as always and hope that one day he will be reunited. xxx

2010-07-04 17:40 Leona*

I think of Simon often, cant believe its a year, thinking of his family at this time x

2010-07-04 08:23 doglover1

Thinking of Simon and his family, missing 1 year today. xx

2010-07-04 06:37 DogLostReynard

Simon where ever you are we are still looking for you xxx

2010-07-03 07:03 dinkydoodle

A year tomorrow and we still don't know where you are. Thinking of you dear Simon and his family, always in my thoughts and still on the lookout for you.x.

2010-03-11 14:44 ML

It is so sad that Simon had still not been found. I just hope that he is safe and warn wherever he is and that one day he will be reunited with his lovely family. xxxx

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2010-03-10 23:06 dinkydoodle

Simon, your mum just told me it was your birthday a couple of days ago, they were sad you were not there to eat your cake but you are in our thoughts and wherever you are, we hope you are safe.x.

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2010-03-08 13:55 DustyBear

Thinking of you today. I still hope and pray your boy comes home soon.

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2010-03-06 10:05 Bear

Met up with our bin men yesterday- they are still asking about Simon and sad that he didn't return.
Checked up Alfie's lost dogs after Dinkydoodle told me about one being found in Newcastle- thanks for that- but sadly not Simon.
Still missing him, and it is his birthday on 8th March- he will be 11.  We would always have had a cake and celebration with him.  We will think of him where ever he is.  Still want him back.

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2010-01-19 23:42 Bear

Thank you Dinky Doodle for telling me about the lab found in Northern Ireland.  Having just had a vivid dream that Simon came home, I called despite it being a long shot!  It wasn't Simon and the lady I spoke to was quite surprised to hear from me in Bristol.  We had a nice chat.
Thanks also for this Dinkydoodle
www.vetsgetscanning.co.uk- anyone who checks Simon's page- take a look and join the campaign!
Thanks for continuing to look and think about Simon.
All the best from us here and wags to your 4 legged friends

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2009-12-29 16:02 ML

Hi Bear, It is fantastic news that the public are still looking out for Simon and found a way of contacting you. I check Simons page most days to see if there is any news and still look out for him around Bristol. Thinking of you as always. xx

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2009-12-26 09:52 Bear

Hello to all at Doglost and to all that check Simon's page.  Just wanted to thank you all for your support, for remembering about him and for caring about him.  We of course wished so hard he would be back for Christmas.  We still miss him so much and would so like to know where he is. We had a call from 2 people the other day who had seen a black lab in Parry's lane near the dairy.  It raised our hopes enormously for 2 reasons- the people managed to get in touch after all this time- they googled it on the internet and got my number!  and also people are still looking! The dog is a big handsome boy - also nervous and barks at strangers- I took him home one day when he got out when I was passing, think he gets out a lot and he lives on the left of Parry's lane as you go down, near the diary. All the best to you lovely people. Bear

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2009-12-08 11:58 dinkydoodle

Bear, have you seen Sam 8858 reunited after nearly 3 years thanks to his chip!  Never give up hope of finding Simon.  Always looking out for him.x.

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2009-12-07 10:56 whippetlady

Merlin and I are still keeping an eye out for Simon around Blaise, Leigh Woods, Ashton Court - just want you to know that we are thinking of you and feeling your pain.

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2009-12-06 17:53 ML

Still thinking of Simon. xx

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2009-11-22 21:35 dinkydoodle

Bear, I know how difficult that must have been for you.  Perhaps the only consolation is that people many miles away are still keeping Simon in their minds, as we all are here.  Simon, still looking for you old man.x.

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2009-11-21 17:00 Bear

Had a call from Plymouth dog's home the other day and my heart missed a beat, but sadly they were only checking records and seeing if Simon should be kept on the database. 
All still heartbroken and missing him.  Only a miracle can bring him back now!

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2009-10-31 22:38 Bear

Hi Magical Badger- have just had a look.  Good idea to check - thanks, but none are Simon.
We were thinking about him lots tonight especially, as he had such terror of fireworks and it is very strange not having him about quivering in fear now that the students are back and nights are dark and fireworks are going off all the time.
So sad not to know where Simon or Blue are, or if they are being well cared for or just roaming.
Often think of you

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2009-10-31 02:51 DogLostMagicalBadgerWish - Area Volunteer - Bath

hi Bear so sorry the sightings were not simon but have u checked alfies lost dogs found black labs yorkshire on today 31 st 12:21:10 the middle 1 maybe? worth looking i think.x

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2009-10-24 16:10 dinkydoodle

So sorry that these sightings have turned out not to be Simon and I know if must be really hard but please still don't give up hope.  You still have loads of eyes looking for Simon as they go about their day and you have done the absolute maximum that anyone could do to try and find your dear old man.  Always thinking of you Bear, your family and of course, Simon.x.

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2009-10-24 10:31 ML

Oh Bear, this is sad news. I was so hopeful that this was Simon. I know it must be hard the more time goes by but try not to give up hope - you never know, his chip may get read. Thinking of you. xxx

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2009-10-23 20:34 Bear

Finally the mystery of the sighting in Canford lane last month has been explained... a lady rang today to tell us that her dog got out for 24 hours in the area and Blaise castle around 24th and 25th Sept.  The dog was similar in age and size to Simon and has a grey muzzle.    The only way we would get Simon back now is if his chip got read.  I really don't think he could still be running free in the Bristol area.        

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2009-10-19 22:28 Bear

That is interesting about the chips!  I agree it would be a good idea- like a credit card that was stolen.
Had a call from Shadow's breeder out of the blue today, a lovely lady who has now moved to Yorkshire.  She is dotty about dogs and sends birthday cards to the pups she bred!  and by chance bought a bundle of magazines in a boot sale and saw the article about Simon and saw my picture and Shadow's name and rang me straight away to sympathise.  Shadow's mum Bonnie died recently so sympathy flowed both ways.

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2009-10-17 20:18 Auntie Katie

Microchips are made slightly differently now, they used to have a smooth outer casing which meant it was easy for them to migrate, normally under the front legs,  they now have a coating a bit like velco grips which means they should stay in the right place.  It would be great if there were a way the scanners were able to pick up a chip that was registered as lost or stolen. 

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2009-10-16 21:23 DogLostReynard

Hi! Bear, as usual sterling work, well done at the Vets worring isnt it that dogs are not scanned as a matter of course but spreading the word will help.
Hope you have good news soon.xxx

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2009-10-16 07:51 Bear

nothing more.
I took my other dogs for their annual booster at the vet last night.
I insisted that they were scanned for microchips first.  I suggest that any one who visits their vet gets their dog scanned every time.
it took a long time to locate Shadow's chip- so much so that we didn't think he had one.  This is worrying.
The vet was very sympathetic to the idea of vets scanning all pets as a routine- good news
Off for walkies now

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2009-10-15 18:06 ML

Hi Bear, Have you had any more phone calls or sightings since Coombe Dingle?  

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2009-10-15 16:13 Bear

Thanks Magical Badger, fingers and paws also crossed for you.  Not a day goes past that I don't think about Blue.  It is just awful that he disappeared like that.  Someone must have him.  Everyone must be distraught.  Any luck with radio/tv/papers?

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2009-10-12 23:52 DogLostMagicalBadgerWish - Area Volunteer - Bath

hi bear i too hope you have some good news soon,thinking of you & simon.with love & crossed paws for you both.x

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2009-10-11 11:47 Bear

Hello all
There was something funny going on with the site yesterday- couldn't add a comment...
But I am back and wanted to thank all of you very much for your hard work postering on Kingsweston for us.
Had 2 calls from the area yesterday.  One from the little field on the main path from Coombe Dingle- as you go from the car park and up a little hill and down to the left- just there- a lab eating grass on its own, and later on a call from Pilning- but can't be sure about that one as the caller's phone went dead and when I called back he didn't answer...
We rushed up to Coombe Dingle but saw nothing...
The cage has been set all week with all manner of tasty food but nothing has ventured in.
So that's the update.  thanks all of you for continuing to look. 

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2009-10-07 21:34 dinkydoodle

Hi ML, we probably were there at the same time!  The area is so vast there is plenty of ground to cover. I seem to remember Bear saying he may have been sighted around the iron bridge. I put up some posters in Grove Ave and Grove Rd, then on the footpath up to Kingsweston Down and a couple actually on the top of the open space but the opposite end to the transmitter - I do not know the area very well and was worried that I would get lost!  I'm unable to get up there again this week but let's hope that Simon is spotted again.  Good idea about the scenting Spindle.  I hope that as the leaves are falling it will make him easier to see.  Come on Simon, time to give in now and get you home.x.

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2009-10-07 20:46 Spindle

Bear, would it be worth getting some scenting in this area, not going to do any harm.  Will send you an e mail.

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2009-10-07 16:53 ML

Hi Dinkydoodle, I have just got back in from postering and just seen your message, sorry about that. We were probably up there at the same time! Would have been nice to have met you up there, nevermind. I wasn't that sure on where the best places to poster were with either, I have done around where the iron gate is and down the bottom where I believe the horses walk and by the steps leading up to Kingsweston hill. I have stuck some of the posters up and stapled the others, I just hope they hold in the wet weather!

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2009-10-07 14:19 dinkydoodle

Hi ML.  I will be going upto Kingsweston Down around 3pm to put up as many posters as an hour will allow.  Weather not too good though.  I don't know the area very well but was going to park in Grove Rd and follow a path up to Kingsweston.  In work for another 15 mins, do you want to call me?  Help would be good. Thx.

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2009-10-07 10:20 ML

Hi Dinkydoodle, I am going to be about this afternoon hopefully, is there any where in kingstweston that still needs postering? x

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2009-10-07 07:02 B30

Simon is in The Countryman?s Weekly magazine today. Good Luck.

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2009-10-04 22:38 dinkydoodle

Bear, hope you are taking a very well earned break this week.  I will get some posters up there either Mon or Tues afternoon.  Come on Simon, really time to show yourself now.x.

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2009-10-04 21:22 Bear

Trap has tuna in tonight...
Ran out of posters for Kingsweston aghhhh
so annoying didn't take enough
Am away this week- can anyone poster up on the top field for me please?
will email Dinkydoodle and ML and copy you both in so you can confer on who has time... and send latest poster
Huge thanks if you do get a chance
need more sightings

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2009-10-04 10:58 Bear

good point about the leaves, and thanks for looking!
the trap isn't anywhere that other dogs could get in... don't worry!
nothing in the trap again today

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2009-10-03 14:33 furryhound

Walked both sides of Kingsweston this morning and down to the Dingle and Cherry Orchards. The leaves are really flying off the trees now so it will make it easier to see him if he's lurking! I have a week off work soon so will go up around 4pm each day to see if he'll make an appearance. Odd about the trap - will have to make sure my Lab doesn't smell it!

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2009-10-03 12:46 Bear

No luck with the cage last night
amazed with the amount of foxes that one didn't venture in...and if they are not brave enough I worry that a dog certainly wouldn't
I need a break- am so tired- am having a rest this weekend, but will go for long walk early tomorrow morning on Kings Weston and put up more posters around there
am away next week, but rest of family here to follow anything that comes up
thanks again for all the support

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2009-10-02 23:02 dinkydoodle

This sounds very familiar with the sighting in the same place by the farmer, time of day is right too.  Perhaps a tent up there one night with a bbq may entice him?  I'm out of the area tomorrow but text or call me Bear if you have any news overnight, still everything crossed.  Come on Simon, you know you like pilchards!

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2009-10-02 20:51 Bear

Had a call today from a lady who saw a labrador running fast and on its own on Kingsweston down.  She said it came from the roman road side and crossed over.  She saw him yesterday afternoon around 4pm.
she mentioned that shortly before she saw the dog, a fox went exactly the same way- was he chasing?  or was he following?
She described the dog as being of small build- need to check and see if she means short or slim... and she wasn’t sure but thought he had some white on him again, not sure if she meant his chin or a patch.
Any other dogs matching this description in the area?  I thought of Blue, but he couldn’t run so fast.
Off to set the trap and have another look around.  Putting pilchards in tonight!!

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2009-10-02 20:40 Leona*

Still watching Simons page with baited breath - your doing a fantastic job Bear xx

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2009-10-02 16:55 buffysmum

Come on Simon, how could you resist a BBQ! uphold the Labrador status boy. Good Luck tonite. Some of you may remember 'Rambo' who tested her owners patience. All came good in the end and I am sure this will have the same outcome.

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2009-10-02 09:05 dinkydoodle

Really sorry to hear there was no sighting last night. Let me know if anything I can do in the next plan of attack.  We still need to keep making people aware he is still missing, he still needs to be high profile.x.

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2009-10-02 08:02 Bear

Keep forgetting to ask if the ?50 has arrived from Chat?  I did hear from them and they were paying direct- this was last week.  If not I will chase.  Let me know!

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2009-10-02 08:01 Bear

Sorry to say that we had no success last night.
All the bins and recycling were out.  We drove around a lot in the area and saw nothing.  We walked thru Canford park - nothing there.
We set the trap- not even a fox went in, so I heard this morning- and there are plenty!
We barbecued in the field in the Dingle until really late- some young foxes came out, and a fantastic full moon.  we transferred up to Canford lane for a bit, but no hungry dogs around sadly.

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2009-10-01 18:40 DogLostReynard

Good Luck Bear, come on Simon time to go home xxx

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2009-10-01 18:25 doglover1

Everything crossed for tonight Bear, will be thinking of you and wishing Simon into that trap...Please Simon let it be you..x 

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2009-10-01 15:01 alfmar

bear you must be so exhausted............. i so hope that simon decides to use the trap.... xxxxxxxxx

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2009-10-01 14:31 ML

Fantastic news, This is so encouraging. x

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2009-10-01 13:35 whippetlady

I am keeping a constant eye open around Coombe Dingle/Henbury Golf Course/Blaise area, which I walk every evening at the moment.  My whippet is in and out of the undergrowth after the squirrels, so if Simon was hiding somewhere he might well be flushed out by a rampaging whippet!  Am so hoping that you get a positive identification, and hopefully a good result, soon.

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2009-10-01 13:13 dinkydoodle

This is now very encouraging news - come on Simon, show yourself tonight and feel hungry enough to take the bait, you have lots of people wishing you home.  Bear, text me if you need to.  Good luck.x.

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2009-10-01 12:24 Bear

Have now spoken to the lady.
It was not her dog last thursday night.  She has kindly offered to ask all neighbours in the area to check if any of their labs could have got out.
We need to assume it was Simon.  Dog trap will be baited tonight- it is bin day tomorrow so all the bins and recycling will be out- fingers crossed- ever hopeful.

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2009-09-30 22:48 dinkydoodle

Really hoping this lady has her dog under control and the sighting was of Simon.  Still everything crossed.x.

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2009-09-30 21:06 Bear

I have the name and number of the lady whose dog I now suspect is the roamer in Canford area. 
Will call her tomorrow and try and go round to see her with the lady who saw Simon and see if she thinks it is the same dog.

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2009-09-30 20:25 ML

Hi Bear, Just wondering if you managed to find out about the labrador that gets out in the Canford area?  So hoping that this is Simon. xx

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2009-09-30 11:38 Bear

Dog trap is in place.
Camera is working
Thanks K for printing posters for me- off with Dinkydoodle later to put some around Coombe Dingle and Canford area.
Went out yesterday afternoon round Canford and then later on round Coombe dingle woods it the dark- saw nothing
A bit anxious that the lab we saw belongs to a lady in Grove rd whose dogs habitually stray in the area- am anxious to get hold of her before carrying on with anything else.

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2009-09-29 11:25 Bear

I am trialling the camera at home to see how it works before setting up on site...
Have run out of printer ink, and waiting for new cartridges to arrive so I can run off more posters and leaflets to stick up in the area.
Was supposed to meet dog warden today to set up dog trap, but it will now be tomorrow.
Hoping for more sightings as a result of the new posters in Coombe Dingle/Canford area.

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2009-09-28 10:14 Bear

Good idea about the barbecue Doglover.
  Only saw foxes last night- stayed out til 230 and the road was much quieter. 
Totally knackered.
Think will leave it now til thursday night- all the recycling and bins go out for friday's collection

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2009-09-27 21:26 doglover1

Hi Bear, not sure if this has already been suggested but while you are camping out on  evenings in this area try and light a small bar-b-q ( one of the small throw away ones ) cook some sausages on it and i hope i'm right in saying but dogs can pick up the smell from miles away ? I have seen this used on other dogs when owners know/think the dog is in the area and it could draw him closer in. Like you I have a gut feeling this could be simon as the area is right and the sighting is sounding like him. Everything crossed for some  good news and wishing Simon back home with you very soon.

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2009-09-27 15:13 Bear

Have a camera on its way- hope I can figure it out
Also dog cage- thanks Celia

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2009-09-27 11:31 Bear

Stayed till 3am and walked all around there this morning sussing out the area.  Also dropped off smelly family items- trainers, socks etc to leave in the garden with the toy.  Put up some posters in Canford Lane and will go back and do some more later.
Think the dogs barking may have been from Cherry Orchards, but will check out tonight.
Plan to stake out again tonight, but the person who saw the dog thinks that thursday night would be a good night- all the recycling boxes and bins go out the night before collection on friday.
Let's hope if it is Simon, that he is home by then.  We are all so hopeful.
What I need is a wild life camera that trips when an animal crosses the beam, and takes photos with infra red.  Will be working on that today, but if anyone out there has one I can borrow, I would be very grateful.
Failing that, a dog trap is the other option as I think I will not be able to keep up nightly vigils and function normally during the day.

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2009-09-27 11:24 Bear

I feel so sure that the dog seen in Canford lane on thursday night was Simon.  It is a very likely place for a dog to be living lots of woods to hide in during the day (Coombe Dingle) and lots of people feeding the foxes at night in their gardens- so lots of food around.
I went up there at 1130 last night, walked Shadow about, put some pilchards around the gravel in the spot where he was seen and parked on the driveway to stake him out.  It was very busy on the road til about 2-possibly cos the suspension bridge is shut and it is a rat run, or maybe just saturday night...
Saw a beautiful fox in prime condition around 230 going towards the Dingle - didn’t come for the pilchards... but think he may have done later as they were gone this morning.  No sign of Simon, but heard a large dog barking in the woods behind.  When I called and whistled from Canford nursing home I had an answering bark...

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2009-09-26 19:47 DogLostReynard

Oh my, Bear! Hope this is Simon,Good Luck xxx
Well done magicalbadger (Blue 19818)  for getting in touch you & Bear should be able to help one another Good Luck to you both  xxx

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2009-09-26 10:50 Bear

Been back to Canford lane this morning and left Simon's ball in the front garden and walked Shadow about to leave some scent.
The food which was left out last night had gone this morning...
Postered Coombe Dingle and the woods at Blaise and dropped posters into Coombe Dingle Sports Club.

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2009-09-26 02:21 DogLostMagicalBadgerWish - Area Volunteer - Bath

hi bear, me & my animals have all our paws crossed that it is your boy, & that you are all back together very soon.
so sorry that i cant motivate blue's owner to do a stake out, but he has gone into a very big low.
Anyway as i said we will keep in touch of any possible sightings but lets hope this is your rascal, good luck & lovely talking with you.x

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2009-09-25 22:19 alfmar

oh wouldn't it be so good if this was simon xx every crossed here for you

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2009-09-25 22:14 Leona*

I so hope this is your lovely boy xx

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2009-09-25 21:42 Bear

Just come back from Canford Lane and visit to the lady who saw the dog last night.  It is recycling day on a thursday and he was checking out all the bins along the road.  He fitted the description and was seen at 11.45 last night.  She will alert all the neighbours- I will poster all around there too.
She plans to bait her garden and I have left her with food and a smelly old rug.  She is experienced with nervous dogs- helps out at the dogs home and has rescued 2 from there, so I am confident that she knows what she is doing in terms of a capture.  There is a way of luring him into the back and hopefully cornering him...
Simon was mentioned on Ben Prater's drive time show on BBC Bristol tonight- thrilled about that- if you want to listen...click onto his page and click listen again and he reads out 2 of my emails around 19.26mins into the show.
He is such a lovely guy- if you haven't ever listened to the show- then start now!

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2009-09-25 16:11 Lily-P

Fingers and everything crossed for you.  x

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2009-09-25 15:09 Mollychops

Im really hope this is Simon too. Come on now time to come home x

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2009-09-25 11:29 DogLostReynard

Good luck Bear xxx
Bumping up as possible sighting

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2009-09-25 10:33 dinkydoodle

Please please please let this be Simon.  If this lady is willing, perhaps she could continue feeding him each night for a while if he comes back to the same spot then Bear you may have to camp out in this kind lady's house!  I would so love it to be Simon but if it isn't, this dog will still need to be caught.  Good luck.x.

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2009-09-25 09:55 Bear

Exciting news...had a call this morning from a lady in Canford lane who saw an old black labrador raiding bins at around midnight.  This lady feeds foxes in her garden and he came in after the food. She called me straight away but my phone is switched off at night after nutters started to call... anyway it is good news and I am so excited that it could be him!  Will go and call on the lady later and leave something smelly there don't you think?  and a supply of food

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2009-09-24 21:08 Bear

Am well on the way to part 2 of Simon's campaign...
New posters going up all over and have been mailed to all schools where I know someone, and also to lots of big businesses for their notice boards.  Posters now in Redland Park, Ashton Court at the top by the golf course.  ML putting some at Blaise Castle main entrance.  Off to Leigh Woods tomorrow, and anyone else is free to put them where they like- I can email one over to you!  Don't want to go mad with posters but want to let people know he is still missing.

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2009-09-24 20:54 Bear

Thanks Dinkydoodle- will get in touch

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2009-09-24 20:46 Bear

I will get in touch with the other Bristol lost lab -thanks for telling me.

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2009-09-24 20:20 DogLostReynard

Bear have you been in touch with 19818 also lost in Bristol and a Lab?

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2009-09-24 08:04 Spindle

Bear I will check this out for you with head office re. the donation.

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2009-09-23 22:49 dinkydoodle

Still looking out for Simon wherever I go - Bear, please email me your new poster and I will put some up around town.  Please text me if you do not have my email address.  Everything still crossed, Simon, it's really time to get home now.x.

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2009-09-23 21:58 ML

Just wondering if there is any chance of getting Simon bumped back up again with the re postering?

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2009-09-23 08:49 Bear

Doglost people... did you get ?50 from Chat magazine?  I will chase them if not

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2009-09-23 08:49 Bear

Made another poster last night, ready for another postering effort.  Just can't leave it.  Want a few in strategic places if anyone can help, I can email them over to you.

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2009-09-21 21:47 ML

Hi Bear, Really pleased to see that you are still getting calls. It was really nice to see Simon's poster at Viking vets today also. I really hope that you get some news soon. xxx

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2009-09-19 22:29 Bear

Still getting calls.  Today from a lady who saw a poster in Badock wood and had seen a stray black lab in Ashton Court yesterday with green collar.  The dog had a green tag also- so not Simon and also a long tail.  wonder if he has now been re united.  sounds very like another dog that I had calls about earlier this summer- obviously a roamer or maybe a new lost dog.
On another note, did Doglost ever get ?50 from Chat magazine?  They promised it if I gave them the story.  Need to follow up if not.

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2009-09-17 18:56 Bear

Thanks Whipetlady, was up there tonight with ML for a walk, but always looking as well, thanks so much.

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2009-09-16 13:41 B30

whippetlady, thanks for keeping a look out for Simon

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2009-09-16 13:37 whippetlady

I am in Bristol and have been wondering every time I see one of your posters whether Simon has come home yet.  So sorry to see that you are still searching - I can only imagine what you must be going through. My whippet and I walk in Blaise, Kingsweston and Leigh Woods on a very regular basis - I have been keeping my eyes peeled every time I go there, and will continue to do so. Hoping to hear some positive news soon.

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2009-09-11 22:07 Bear

thanks to you all for your positive messages!
will think about doing another poster with Still missing
except it upsets me so much each time i walk with the other dogs  and it is a constant reminder when we are trying to get used to life with out him
we are having a get together on sunday afternoon with our dogs and friends and families with their dogs to remember Simon and say thanks for helping.  Rounders match and sports day games and tea after back at ours.
ML and Dinkydoodle, if you are around, get in touch and I will give you the details- be good to see you.
Celia, do come along too.

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2009-09-09 16:31 Snoopy

just wanted to say although not in your area I check your posting regularly and hope and pray you get some good news soon.  We have had a couple of dogs in our area recently turn up after 2 or 3 months so dont give up hope.

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2009-09-08 14:24 doglover1

I do agree with spindle on the poster situation, I would also try to ignore them but maybe take down old ones, but add fresh posters with STILL MISSING on ( maybe not as many as before so not to upset residents/council ! )  but at least then he is still fresh in peoples minds and they are aware hes still missing/lost. Hope you get some good news soon Bear..

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2009-09-08 08:15 Spindle

Bear, it is your decision on the posters, Simon is your dog.  I would probably ignore these people saying the posters are ugly but it is entirely up to you.  Some owner have to move on but rest assured we are all still looking for him and will carry on doing that. Dont give up hope. he is chipped that may get him home one day.

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2009-09-04 21:04 Bear

I have had a couple of irate people asking for me to remove posters after all this time.  Have to agree that it is ugly to look at.  Sad, but we have to move on and I have promised the council and also wardens of Leigh Woods and Blaise that I would take them down. If anyone can help, it would be appreciated. Thanks

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2009-09-03 19:00 Bear

had what I think was a series of crank texts from someone saying they had seen Simon in Shirehampton woods near golf course shame he hasn't been seen around Kings weston again Someone called to say he had been seen coming out of our garden, but not sure what to make of that.  everyone in our street is on high alert!

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2009-09-02 16:40 ML

Hi Bear, Just wondering if there had been any more info or sightings? Still keeping an eye out everywhere I go! xx  

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2009-08-27 22:10 DogLostReynard

Lets hope this is Simon!

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2009-08-27 21:15 Jo

We walk that area most days - will be looking out for him - as we have been over the last few weeks.  Hope he is found soon. 

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2009-08-25 20:12 Bear

A sighting in King's Weston last night- by a tractor driver carting hay bales from the main walkway... not sure if it was him but it certainly sounded likely.  Celia kindly checked it out for us as we are away for a bit again. He was gone but had been seen up there the day before as well. We are very hopeful - just hand yourself over Simon!!    

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2009-08-20 08:46 Bear

Thanks for sending a link re the microchipping.  Was hoping to get a positive response from folks!!
Thanks ML for the info about the dog in the triangle.  I feel Simon would be unlikely to curl up and sleep with so many people around as he is so nervous.  It is good to know that you are still keeping an eye out for him- thanks.

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2009-08-19 23:50 ML

I know this may be nothing but will play on my mind if I don't mention it. Whilst at work tonight I was driving past sainsburys near the triangle and there was a homeless guy begging with what looked like a black lab that was curled up next to him. Unfortunately I couldn't get a closer look as I was working.  It may very well be nothing but just thought that if you are up that way at all to maybe keep an eye out. xx

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2009-08-18 15:46 Spindle

Bear, we are all still watching out for Simon.  I have e mailed you a link re your question on microchipping. 

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2009-08-15 09:37 Bear

We haven't given up hope of getting Simon back, but it is inevitable that people will assume that he has been found and take posters down after this amount of time- now 6 weeks since he went missing.
wherever you go or meet people, all seem to know about him, yet we haven't had a reliable sighting in ages.
All we can hope for is that he will end up in the Dogs home or get to a vet and get scanned.
I would very much like to restart the campaign for vets to routinely scan new owners dogs or new animals arriving at their practices.  Is there any support out there for this do you think?
Any suggestions to the best way of carrying this out?
 

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2009-08-13 18:16 LizzyC

Just been to Canford Park and the posters have been ripped down:(

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2009-08-12 22:30 dinkydoodle

Hi Bear I'm back!  Glad you took your well deserved break and I was forever hopeful that I would get the text I've been waiting for but dear Simon is being very clever at hiding himself for far too long now.  I will be available next week if any further postering is required - I see you have the whole of the Bristol area plastered but if there is any other area, please let me know.  Everything still crossed for Simon.x.

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2009-08-11 16:46 Bear

yes we have been to the travellers sites we have had a possible sighting in Henbury allotments and also another around Henbury shops and another at the top of Stoke Hill on the triangle of grass at 2am It is so hard to know if it is him or not, just wish someone could capture him Simon should be in Venue, but I haven't seen it Keep looking

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2009-08-10 21:11 ML

Hi Bear, Hope that you and your family are well. I was just wondering if you had been round to the local travellrs sites? Just a thought. xxx

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2009-08-07 07:51 Spindle

Glad you are refreshed, you deserved it.  Will e mail you with some more suggestions.

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2009-08-02 15:21 momilsom

Hiya we live in clifton wood road and I have been out looking round here when I can.  A neighbour saw that dog with a red collar but it was gone when we went out 5 mins later it was gone. Have you looked around where homeless people gather, they sometimes take a dog. There are usually some in the underpass by Debenhams.  I found one once at Temple Meads, soaking wet and a homeless girl tried to say it was hers, but I rang the owner and they came. H had been taken from Henleaze outside the green grocers. Please God he is found soon. Thinking of you. Mo Milsom

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2009-08-01 16:16 ML

Simon was in the Bristol Evening Post again yesterday so fingers crossed that this beautiful boy is found soon.

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2009-08-01 12:48 DogLostReynard

Sorry no good news,,,again Bear but calls are still coming in so stay positive.
Take care xxx

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2009-08-01 12:46 hello janey

Hi,,you seem to be doing lots of searching for Simon,,its such a shame when they turn out not to be your boy,,at least poeple will be very aware of your boy,and the calls prove this,, hope your other dog is ok,,,and that Simon is home safe very soon ;-) 

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2009-08-01 09:59 Bear

Just been to his house- it is not Simon
a small labrador tends to stray around that area- a bitch and old, and I have already rehomed it once before!
Simon is not in an italian restaurant in Hotwells
I went for a walk today without putting up a poster- felt very strange.  But there were posters up already!
Shadow our other lab is poorly today- was violently sick several times last night, again this morning has diahorrea and is off his food.  Will starve him till he feels better- poor chap.

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2009-08-01 08:25 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Just had a call with a possible sighting of Simon in Redlands..have passed details on to Louise to ring the gentleman.

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2009-07-31 20:46 Bear

Thank you Jayne for taking off the posting for me.
Great to meet you albeit briefly today ML and so grateful for all your postering.  Let’s go for a doggie walk together after the school hols.
I feel that I have covered Bristol in posters now, and can relax, but if anyone is around Eastville Park, Snuff Mills or Frenchay, they are the only places not done and some postering would be much appreciated.  There was a call from a man on Tues 7th July saying there was a labrador in Eastville Park on its own but at 1030 at night I couldn’t venture out there on my own, and it is eating away at me a bit.
Had 2 calls this afternoon around 5 from Clifton to say that a lab with a red collar went running past the 10 o clock shop near Pizza Express and down Constitution hill.  I went to check it out despite the fact that Simon had a green collar on when he went- just in case he had been taken - had a collar change and run off again but saw nothing- I whistled for him and there was no sign. 
Shortly after I had a call from a lady saying that Simon had been caught in a dog trap in Portishead and fostered out with a lady in Shirehampton- apparently to do with Holly Hedge sanctuary... and had been rehomed- she overheard this 2 weeks ago in Ashton Court at the Holly Hedge sanctuary fun day, and people also said that we had 2 dogs already so had enough dogs - as if that made it ok  Mysterious but I rang Holly Hedge straight away and spoke to the founder who was amazed.
I met a lovely lady at BAWA (sports club) at Filton who put up a poster for me and is a dog lover and she called today- she had copied the poster and handed it out to all the members and also to a family member who works up at British Aerospace and it is plastered all over there too- there are so many lovely people out there- it is really heartwarming.
Just going off tonight on a final outing to an Italian restaurant in Hotwells- someone again overheard something, but it is maybe worth following up that a dog wondered in from the Portway and the chef has adopted it.  Also fairly incredible.
Rather a long ramble tonight so will sign off now.

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2009-07-31 12:18 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Have removed some postings as yesterdays  reported sighting was NOT of Simon

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2009-07-31 10:03 Bear

Just returned from doing Cherry Orchards and Henbury Golf Course.
A friend has offered to do the University Halls of Residence, Badminton School and St Monicas for me.
ML if you log on please call me as I have lost your number.
Could you possibly go over to Eastville Park and put up a few posters around there and drop down to Snuff Mills and go a way up the river towards Frenchay please?  Not sure where you live and if that would be ok.
Let me know.
I will get friends to cover the top end of Frenchay.
Thanks everyone.

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2009-07-30 23:24 Bear

Hi ML
looked everywhere for your number to give you a call.  Far too late now but in case you check in the morning, can you send me a text or call.  Thanks for offering to help us.  Would be nice to meet you.
Been looking at the map again and want to concentrate on Blaise Castle estate tomorrow - it is vast- but also think that the University Halls at the top of the Downs- Wills, Churchill, Hyatt Baker, Plus Badminton School and St Monika's nursing home and Trinity College are all worth putting posters up around- they all have big grounds
Lawrence Weston is accessible from Blaise and needs some posters
If it is not pouring will come out with the kids in the afternoon with a neighbour too. Was planning on spending the afternoon in Blaise area, but will be out with the dogs early morning and apart from needing to get my son some shoes am free the rest of the day as well.

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2009-07-30 07:42 Bear

Thank you doglover- so glad you are checking for found dogs for us.
My mother in law told me a story about a dog in Devon that came back after 6 months of living wild- dogs are incredible really, let's hope it isn't so long though.
Today I am off to poster every green space not already covered in posters.
There are no posters around Stokes Croft and the squat any more, so if anyone is around there, would appreciate some being put up.
Am trying to stay calm and send lots of positive thoughts out there for Simon to follow back home.

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2009-07-29 23:22 doglover1

Hi Bear, I know dinkydoodle has helped you lots and is away for a few weeks, So if there is anything I can do just ask, I will put up posters for simon when im out on my travels and always check other sites for found labs,and as others have said its great to see people are still calling you with possible sightings. Keep strong and positive, and enjoy your break, you so deserve it.x 

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2009-07-29 21:53 DogLostReynard

Bear, life goes on and you must do what needs to be done ,but we will keep an eye on Simons page whilst you are away. You are still getting calls which is fantastic, so the lovely people of Bristol are still looking out for dear Simon.
Thanks ML and all that have and are still helping to find Simon.xxx

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2009-07-29 17:20 Spindle

Bear, you are doing a great job, nobody could do more.  We are all still watching out for Simon.  Have that break you so deserve it.

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2009-07-29 17:14 ML

Hi Bear, Just to let you know, I managed to get out this afternoon and poster all round Patchway and the park in Little Stoke. I'm sorry I couldn't get round to any more places. I am back in work the next 4 days and don't finish til late so I won't be able to help again until Monday i'm afraid but I work for the ambulance service so will be keeping an eye out as I travel round. My mum has also taken some posters to put up on the notice board in Southmead hospital so fingers crossed. Yourselves and Simon are in my thoughts and I hope this weekend brings you some good news. Please don't give up hope.xxx

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2009-07-29 17:07 Bear

Thanks for the postering ML- please can you make contact with me?

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2009-07-29 10:55 Bear

It was so good to drive up to Cribbs and see posters up that we hadn't put up- a real boost to morale.  Thank you so much ML.
Filton, Catbrain, Brentry,  Golden Hill, Horfield Common and the little park up opposite Tesco Golden hill, the Downs and Coronation rd are all covered now- 100 posters put up and given to people yesterday.  530- 10 full time job.
Will carry on today - searching Filton golf course and heading out to any open spaces- golf courses and sports grounds to the North of Bristol to poster- mmmm- lovely in the rain!
Would appreciate help in Patchway, Aztec West, Stoke Gifford, Hambrook and Frenchay.
Have decided that once all that is covered that all we can do is hope that he is seen and that someone calls and that he is quickly reunited with us. 
It is a real worry that we are going away for a few days to Scotland at the weekend.  It is so hard to leave Bristol but feel from the family's perspective we have done all that can be done and more and now we must relax and keep hoping.
Had a call at 1030 last night with a sighting on the Portway and rushed off - saw the dog- the owner was a long way behind - but at least we ruled it out, and it could so easily have been him.  It was brilliant that the lads that rang thought of it immediately - and we were there within 5 minutes. 
That's all for now.  Keep looking and keep hoping.

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2009-07-28 09:34 Bear

had a look at the lab in yorks- not Simon!

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2009-07-28 08:46 Bear

Thank you ML for doing the postering yesterday. We had a good look around Filton airfield and the fields around Cribbs. We are going out again later. Thanks for the info on the lab found in Yorkshire. We are having a big push over the next few days. All help gratefully received.

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2009-07-27 23:36 dinkydoodle

Bear, not a very good picture here but you will know.x. http://www.alfieslostdogs.com/bb/index.php/topic,22552.0.html

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2009-07-27 22:45 dinkydoodle

Bear, I'll be waiting for that all important call.  Keep up the good work,  you are all doing such a good job, will be back to it soon but sincerely hope it won't be necessary.  Come on Simon, it really is time to show yourself now.x.

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2009-07-27 15:15 ML

Hi Bear, I have just got back in from postering. Have done Henbury, the dual carriageway up to Cribbs, Easter Compton and put a poster in our local post office in Severn Beach. I am going out to Blaise later on this evening and will poster there too. Wishing Simon home soon. xxx

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2009-07-27 11:35 Bear

Hello to all of you lovely people at Doglost and followers of Simon's story.
We would like to enlist all the help possible this week please- now 3 weeks since he went missing- it has been tough
Plans for this week- we want to plaster Bristol in areas much further away from where we live- up to 8 miles- Henbury, Patchway, Aztec West, Thornbury, Yate, Chipping Sodbury, Cribbs, - concentrating on North Bristol at the moment. Just about anywhere in a massive push.   if any of you have time- please can you get out there and go mad- let us know where you have been!
Have been in touch with the Evening Post but my contact there is on holiday- will see if they come back to me.
In the meantime have emailed 100 friends in Bristol with the latest news and attached posters and asked for help.
Anyone who rings to ask if he is back is now being asked to help etc
We want him back this week!!!!  can't bear to be without him any longer.
thanks

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2009-07-26 22:16 Moochi

Sorry to see Simon is still missing, thinking of you - and wonder each day if there will be good news about him coming home.
Please be comforted that there are lots of eye out there, looking for Simon x

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2009-07-23 08:34 Spindle

Please keep on looking for Simon.  Maybe it is time to hit the press again, put more articles in the local papers. He must be out there somewhere.

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2009-07-22 22:46 dinkydoodle

Bear, sorry I haven't been able to help look for Simon this week but I will be Ok for an hour tomorrow afternoon after work - I will call you then and see what's what.  Come on Simon, your family need a rest now, get yourself back home .x.

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2009-07-22 21:33 Bear

Labrador rescue are aware.
good news is that he is not on the railway and hasn't been seen there in the last few weeks
we postered in Clifton and Clifton wood tonight
lots of the posters have been taken down on Whiteladies and Redland area- not sure about the Downs
sure he is still alive- may be trapped somewhere

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2009-07-21 20:09 DogLostReynard

Thanks everyone for your continued help of this lovely family. Simons owners have pulled all the stops out so please keep up the search for Simon xxx

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2009-07-20 10:52 Labradorsx3

Hi I am so very sorry you have not found Simon yet, I am a helper for LRSE&C I am not in your area, but you could ring  LABRADOR RESCUE SOUTH WEST  you wilkl find all about them in the web. they will put Simon on their site and  have contact with kennels ,pounds, and rescues. Thinking of you and hope you find him very soon.

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2009-07-19 22:20 Bear

Hi
thanks for all the suggestions- think all the hostels and big issue are aware that Simon is missing and we have spent days down there at different times and not seen anything.  Simon may have hooked up with someone despite his nervous character - but that is better than running wild in the city.

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2009-07-19 21:14 ML

Hi Bear, I have just been reading about some of the dogs that have been re united with their owners and some have been missing for weeks, even months! I know it must be very hard but please don't give up hope. Simon is out there somewhere and hopefully will be back home with you very soon. xxx

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2009-07-18 22:04 doglover1

Following on from the comment made by ML, another place to try where homeless people go in Bristol is the Big Issue Office,93 Stokes Croft. Bristol BS1 3RD. Tel 0117 9428538. to get the magazines to sell on the streets, maybe worth asking staff about the homeless peolpe that come in, do they have dogs etc or putting up posters incase simon is spotted with anyone, wishing you good news soon.

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2009-07-18 20:26 ML

I can't believe that Simon has still not been found. I know this is probably a really long shot but I know it was previously mentioned that Simon may have been seen with someone who looked like they lived on the streets. I know quite a few of the homeless people in the centre actually stay at a hostel on either Jamaica st or Brigstocke rd in St Pauls and was just wondering if it was worth trying to see whether they allow their residents to have dogs and if so if any of the staff have noticed anyone with a black lab? I did try and get a number today but I don't think I got the right one. It's just a thought? xxx

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2009-07-18 08:45 Bear

Thank you for searching Severn Beach for us and for getting Simon's details into Bower Ashton.
where are you Simon?

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2009-07-17 14:23 alfmar

you are all fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!  keep it up and make sure you are eating properly xxxx

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2009-07-17 12:15 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Well done!

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2009-07-17 10:26 dinkydoodle

I have now managed to get Simon's details into the dog and horse section at Bower Ashton and his details will be circulated into the local force stations.  Come on boy, your family need you back.x.

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2009-07-16 18:16 ML

I live in Severn Beach so I will do a thorough search tomorrow along the sea wall, train station and surrounding area. xxx

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2009-07-16 17:40 Bear

we are delighted that Bonkers is back with his family.
thanks Dinkydoodle for coming out with me this afternoon- we are all flagging so it is good to have support and enthusiasm to carry on
it was scary seeing how easy it was to get near the Severnbeach line from that garden and I have now contacted First Great Western and also Railtrack
we are off on a train ride tomorrow and will poster every station
logged Simon onto some other lost websites tonight
sad to see so many missing, stolen and lost dogs

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2009-07-16 15:37 ML

Hi Bear is there anything else that I can do to help at the moment? xx

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2009-07-16 13:16 doglover1

19088 is stolen lab puppy ID nos, Bonkers from Redland.Hope you get some good news of Simon soon. x

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2009-07-16 12:47 Bear

could we have the id of the stolen lab pup in Redland please?  would like to follow the story
thanks

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2009-07-16 12:46 Bear

Still no news
have been in touch with the harbour authority
will contact the train company that runs locally and that we sussed out last night- it is easy to get onto the line by Clifton Down
we re postered Whiteladies last night
much searching in the Clifton area yesterday
the rubbish collectors all know about him and are keeping an eye
it is a mystery
thanks everyone for all you are doing for Simon

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2009-07-16 11:51 DogLostReynard

Thank you everyone for helping Simon and his family , we really do appreciate all the help that can be given to this lovely family. xxx No news is so sad and frustrating and does get owners down as so much effort goes in to finding them, but please keep the faith that you will find him, sometimes it does take a while as he is out there somewhere. xxx  

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2009-07-16 09:52 FlyDogz

Now I have ink I will poster the Southmead, Henbury (including Blaise Castle) Westbury-on-Trym, and will try Portishead areas as well.

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2009-07-15 12:02 ML

HI Bear, I have been driving aroung the downs, portway and whiteladies rd ths morning but still nothing - unfortunately I couldn't get out and have a proper look as my little girl was with me. Simon isn't only a dog, he's your family. I would be exactly the same if I lost one of mine. He has got to be out there somewhere, try to stay positive. If there is anything I can help with then let me know. xxx

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2009-07-15 11:55 dinkydoodle

Bear:  Simon is not only a dog, he is part of your family and not knowing where he is must be very hard on you all, I do not know how I would feel in this situation but I would be beside myself.  No family could be doing more to find their dog than you are, you are all truly dedicated and amazing.  I only wish I could help more, home calls this afternoon but I should be available tomorrow afternoon, I will text you. I see the stolen lab pup by you has now been registered on DL.  Keep thinking positive thoughts.x.

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2009-07-15 10:24 Bear

Thanks Dinkydoodle
We had to take all the posters down on the Downs yesterday - for the inspection, that's why there were none there-we now have now put them back
off to the Dog's home just in case and postering today further afield.
had a call yesterday but it was a false alarm- so many labs seem to get out and stray around
a friend is coming today- he adores Simon and he is the only other person other than us that Simon trusts- we will take him to all the places Simon was seen and get another take on where he could have gone.
I am starting to suspect strongly that Simon has got into the Avon
Know he is only a dog but we are very very sad and missing him.
We are so short on sleep and energy now - it has been a long 10 days. 

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2009-07-14 22:35 dinkydoodle

I was unable to gain entry to the dog & mounted police section this afternoon and they don't have any kind of public entrance so I have emailed a contact who may be able to help with this.  I will let you know.  I also had a drive around the Downs and put up a few posters  and at the view point, the ice cream van lady still had Simon's poster displayed in her back window.  Has anyone contacted the Downs Ranger?  Come on Simon, show yourself so we can get you home.  Will be in touch tomorrow.x.

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2009-07-14 14:11 dinkydoodle

BS15 where Samson is missing from and BS6 where Simon is missing from are a long way apart but we are doing what we can for both.  Please come home soon.

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2009-07-14 13:29 DogLostReynard

Samson ID 19069 is missing from Kingswood Bristol. Hope you get good news soon Bear No heard nothing about a pup being stolen but should be abkle to advice the owners what to do now, thanks!

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2009-07-14 10:27 Bear

No sign along the North side of the Portway this morning.  We have postered all the way down on both sides now and into Avonmouth too.
Zippy is coughing and spluttering this morning- not sure if he is so worn out that he has caught something or if he has picked up a lungworm so are treating both.  Chatted to the vet about scanning new animals and new owners animals and they thought it would be a good idea.  That is the start of a new campaign- could be Simon's campaign rather than Dolly's directive.
We heard that a chocolate lab pup 8 weeks was stolen from Redland recently.  Do you know about this?

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2009-07-13 23:10 Bear

Hi Dinkydoodle
thanks so much for your offer of help tomorrow
please can you visit the Police HQ mounted section and hand them a pile of leaflets?  and a poster etc?
I did meet a couple of guys and gave them a leaflet but Greylady is right- there are prob lots of them that are out and about and can be looking.
We are all off to a funeral tomorrow near Birmingham- my cousin's wife died of cancer last week- so sad. 
We are planning to get up early and do some postering around 5am and again when we come back.
We have done Seamills and the Portway tonight
Friends helped to get all the posters off the Downs and Whiteladies before the inspection for the flower show and we will need help weds to put them all back again...
Thanks to all of you

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2009-07-13 22:13 dinkydoodle

Good idea Greylady, they also have the mounted section there and the horses are posted all over the city.  Bear, text me tomorrow if you need me to poster and let me know where - I can go after work for an hour tomorrow afternoon.  I still have lots of flyers so could hand/post these too.  Still hoping tonight's the night.x.

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2009-07-13 21:37 Greylady

A little bit of a long shot Bear, but if you are postering along the Portway, can you hop across the river and visit the Police Dog Section HQ at Bower Ashton?  They guys there are out and about all over Bristol and they could carry a poster each in their vans............they will notice dogs more than the average person, so will be a good set of eyes.  Keep positive x

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2009-07-13 21:16 Bear

No luck today - we have been to the woods and downs. We are spreading the postering further out of the city in case he has gone further away. Thanks to every one who has helped today.

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2009-07-13 20:50 ML

I haven't stopped thinking about Simon. Spent the last couple of hours driving around Bristol but no sightings i'm afraid. Hope to hear some good news soon. xxx

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2009-07-13 09:08 DogLostReynard

Come on Simon show yourself xxx

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2009-07-12 22:56 dinkydoodle

Any update on the elusive chap?  Come on Simon, your family are doing so much, help them out.  Always in my thoughts.x.

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2009-07-12 21:38 Netty-B

Saw the picture of you and Simon in the Sun newspaper on Friday, i do wish you all the luck in the world in finding him soon. I will be watching this page and fingers crossed he is in the blue soon. x

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2009-07-12 20:18 ML

I have been so sad after seeing this in the Bristol evening post and being the owner of two labs myself cannot imagine what you are going through. We have all got our fingers and paws crossed that Simon comes home soon. xxx

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2009-07-12 13:46 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Fingers crossed!

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2009-07-12 13:31 Greylady

Really hoping this will be the call you have been waiting for -fingers crossed!

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2009-07-12 13:11 DogLostReynard

Fingers & Paws crossed , his poster picture depicts him in a wooded area so lets hope this is a a good omen. xxx

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2009-07-12 12:51 Spindle

Bumping cos of sighting this morning.  Come on Simon time to go home now.

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2009-07-12 10:41 Bear

A possible sighting in Leigh Woods this morning!!!!
great excitement
sounded like him
running like fox on own
boys dashed over there

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2009-07-12 10:22 doglover1

Hi Bear, just a thought but today Holly Hedge Animal rescue sanctuary are holding there annual fun day, dog walk and dog show 10am - 4.30pm at Ashton court estate, its close to you and many people from Bristol and surrounding areas will be at this event, may be a good place to poster or hand out leaflets.

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2009-07-12 10:01 DogLostReynard

We are all rooting for you Bear and family and Simons doggy mates!
Try not to overdo it, and do try not to get dispondant he is out there somewhere so keep up this wonderful campaign to find Simon and you should get that all important call soon. xxx

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2009-07-12 08:28 Spindle

Keep at it Bear you have done so much and had so much publicity someone, somewhere must know something.  He is microchipped so thats a definate plus.  

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2009-07-12 08:10 Bear

If Simon is still out there we are hoping that the reward will bear fruit. 
Can't believe Simon is roaming the streets of this busy area and despite it being plastered in posters that no one has seen him for sure since weds.
We have been out early and late - there are people everywhere.
Shadow and Zippy are worn out with looking too!
It is possible someone has dognapped him, or perhaps moved him on to another place...
Hoping hard he will just make his way home, and delighted that it rained last night- he will have water and also there were no fireworks on the downs!!

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2009-07-12 00:38 Spindle

Agree 1OO% with comments from Doglover.  You are doing everything within your power, keep at it.  We are all behind and rooting for you owner.

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2009-07-11 21:39 doglover1

That must be all the scenting you are doing, its keeping him close, keep up the great work your doing and i really hope the latest possible sighting is Simon and hes home really soon, you so deserve some good news. x.

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2009-07-11 21:01 DogLostReynard

Good Luck Bear , he is still in the area then that was only two days ago!!!!!

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2009-07-11 19:41 Spindle

Thank you rebekah, will alert Simons owner who is still out now searching..

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2009-07-11 16:30 rebekah

Hi, I live in Cotham and at about 6.45am on thursday morning I saw a black lab trotting down my road (Victoria Walk) I thought this was odd as I couldn't see anyone with him but then I heard a mans voice over the hill and presumed the dog was with him. When I got to the end of the road I saw that the voice was just a taxi driver on his mobile. Again I thought it was odd but didn't think anything of it until I got to Redland and saw the posters. I tried to find this website on thursday but I found 'lostdog.co.uk' which had no mention of Simon on it.
The dog I saw had a collar on but I couldn't say what colour, he looked very healthy and was moving fast down victoria walk towards kingsdown.
I hope you find him soon.

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2009-07-11 15:26 Bear

We have made new posters and are heading off with them now. whole of Leigh Woods searched this morning and postered in case he has crossed the Suspension Bridge- the staff there think unlikely.  no sign of him at all on the Downs
very worried as there are more fireworks planned up there tonight from the Fun fair- poor Simon- he will be very frightened wherever he is hiding.

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2009-07-11 13:33 Bear

We are now going to offer a reward.  Please can you update his page?  Thanks
Feeling very demoralised today -esp as most of the posters on Whiteladies have been taken down.
If anyone is free- we need help
thanks

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2009-07-11 10:52 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Simon is in todays Daily Telegraph as well.

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2009-07-11 09:09 Spindle

Must be the same nice lady who has commented in the Daily Mail.  Just be positive Bear, we are all waiting to hear you have him.

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2009-07-10 23:12 Freda-N

Up here in Surrey I am checking several times a day hoping for good news of your lovely Simon.  His photo in the Sun is the image of our wonderful Jamie (who was with us for 10 years, having come to us the day he was to be pts and who we sadly had to say goodbye to a year ago).  You are doing a tremendous job and I hope and pray you will find Simon very very soon.  Wish I could help.  Very best wishes.

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2009-07-10 21:23 Bear

No more sightings of Simon but we did manage to reunite another lab with its owner today. The press have got hold the story and I have done several radio interviews with a few more planned, all are focussing on the scenting technique. We had a lovely call from a lady in Canada this evening who had heard of Simons plight. She used the scenting technique and recovered her dog after 12 nights away, and told us not to give up. She used a plant misting spray bottle, so a little went a very long way - sound advice. Just off now to do his late feed. More tomorrow.  

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2009-07-10 19:25 alfmar

bear....... simon is a very lucky boy to have such dedicated owners... you are doing  absolutely amazingly well!! keep it up you shall have him home :)

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2009-07-10 18:29 dinkydoodle

I'm sorry my trawling town this morning didn't prove fruitful, I must admit I was just hoping I would see Simon just 'hanging around'.  I think next time I do a dog search I will think of what I am wearing on my feet though, flip flops are not a good idea!  Great coverage of Simon in the national dailys and of DogLost.  Come on Simon, it's time to go home now, we're all thinking of you, just follow the scent, you know where to go.x.  

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2009-07-10 17:15 Bear

We are walking our dogs all over this part of Bristol to try and get them to lay a trail for Simon to follow, and not using the car at all for walks- that way there should be plenty of scent for him.
Just done an interview on BBC Radio Scotland and of course mentioned doglost and how the Sheltie was found at Christmas with the scent method and how dilute wee in the street is no worse than dog pee or spitting in the street and that some people drink their own pee!
Waiting till dark and then will get out there again for another look for Simon.

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2009-07-10 11:20 Moochi

I have just been sent the link to The Sun - http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/2527163/Couple-try-to-lure-home-their-lost-dog-by-spraying-streets-with-urine.html Great coverage - come on Simon, home time! :o) xx

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2009-07-10 10:26 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Article and photos in todays Daily Mirror.

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2009-07-10 10:07 Bear

Quick Friday morning update, we have left food and scented a couple of places and I am heading down to the town centre now. A dog was loose in the Hambrooke area this morning but has since been captured, we will follow this up. Thanks for the support. More later.

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2009-07-09 22:04 Leona*

Well done for getting this boy in the limelight, you are all doing a fantastic job to get him home. Hurry home Simon (great dog name) xx

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2009-07-09 21:07 Spindle

Bear, ignore any negative comments, people have no right to criticise .  Be positive, carry on he will be in the blue soon.

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2009-07-09 20:32 Bear

Just seen the BBC online- shame they didn't mention Doglost.
Great to get awareness of Simon's plight though
Fantastic to get the chance of some airtime on BBC radio Bristol tonight with Ben Prater on his drive time show- he is a lovely guy, and was very sympathetic.  Was on around 5.20pm. 
Off searching again now, hoping to find him tonight.

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2009-07-09 20:24 alfmar

fantastic stuff keep it up everyone :)

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2009-07-09 20:13 jeepsmi

Don't give up, doglost are brilliant at what they do. Two years ago I lost my Boxer Lewis, without doglost I most definitely would not have got him back. Have faith, they will help you find Simon. I live in Essex now so I'm sorry I'm too far away to help, but will be thinking of you and praying that you find him quickly. Good luck, from Julie and Boxers Lewis and Molly xxx

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2009-07-09 19:48 DogLostRiverlady

Simons on front web page of BBC news.co.uk

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2009-07-09 16:49 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Positive sighting of Simon with same collar on iin Cotham gardens at 4 pm yesterday evening. Came via newspaper article.

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2009-07-09 16:08 doglover1

Great coverage in the paper Bear, just ignore those stupid comments and keep up all the great work your family are doing,Well done on finding another lost dog, lets hope someone else returns your good turn and returns Simon soon, and as they say one good turn deserves another, very best of luck.

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2009-07-09 14:41 DogLostReynard

Well done Bear,,,great work going on. You have some positive comments as well. Take care and good luck  

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2009-07-09 14:12 Moochi

Bear, is there anything I can do to help look? I don't know Bristol very well, but I'm happy to come over one evening if you can use my help - or saturday for a few hours if thats any good? x

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2009-07-09 14:10 Moochi

Hi, Im keeping an eye on the comments page x Also, my friends sister works at Bristol Uni and she is going to poster all round there today - there are some nasty comments, however think of the publicity - not so many people would mention a lost dog, as they would the scenting story, and it means they all check out the article, and see his picture - the more people know - chin up, most of the comments are just people wanting to get their ill-informed pennies worth in, I'm sure they are not all overly righteous people, so ignore them. The focus is on getting Simon home, and all this coverage will certainly help xx

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2009-07-09 14:06 dogs4eva

My daughter has just told me that she has the posters EVERYWHERE (she already knew Simon was missing).

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2009-07-09 13:56 Bear

There has been lots of negative feedback on the comment page on the editorial of the Evening Post regarding the laying of the pee trails.  May need back up from Doglost if it gets nasty please.
Also had a call to see if a magazine can feature the story and they will pay us- will donate it to Doglost if it comes off.
We are off to see if we can track down some homeless people and see if Simon is hanging around with them after the 2 reports of sightings.
A farmer called to tell us to find a bitch in season and lay a trail with her! A good idea we thought.
And I found someone's dog today- another lab - he had been seen around Cotham and I had lots of calls about him- took him to the dogs home and he was chipped- the owners know and were on the way to get him.
That's all for now
Come back Simon!  Jon and Henry are back - just you missing now.

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2009-07-09 13:33 dogs4eva

I have just emailed my daughter about Simon, she lives in Redlands, works in Whiteladies Road, and walks everywhere.  Fingers crossed.

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2009-07-09 12:59 FlyDogz

Have put a link on my facebook page, will mention it to fellow flyb allers at the weekend as they train on the Downs!!!!   Hopefully Simon will be home by then!!!!

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2009-07-09 12:55 DogLostReynard

Great work everyone, hope you find him soon.xxx 

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2009-07-09 10:12 Bear

made a mistake in the last post
his story has now gone national- the person I thought was from the Western Daily was in fact South Western News who cover the nationals- major coup to get wider coverage
but nothing from the radio stations as yet- keeping fingers crossed that they call
and I am in a way very relieved if he is with street people- 2 reports of him looking out of place with them but walking happily at heel- does sound like him- at least they love dogs too, and he is not roaming

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2009-07-09 09:29 Spindle

Bumping cos of media coverage.  Thank you Doglover and Dinkdoodle, brilliant helping as usual. Simon we need you back home with your owners.

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2009-07-09 09:23 dinkydoodle

I was so hoping Simon would return overnight.  Just printing out some more flyers and posters and will call you later for plan of attack.  Keep up the good work, great coverage in the Bristol Evening Post, link below.  Speak when I finish work.x.  http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/homepage/Pee-home-soon/article-1147791-detail/article.html

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2009-07-09 08:13 Bear

Sadly he is still not back.  Been out since 6am looking for him and putting up more posters and handing out leaflets.
He made a full page 2 in Evening Post and the Western Daily want to run the story and are coming over shortly.
Thanks so much to you all for caring.
Think we need to get out into Clifton today- see you later Kathryn?!
Louise

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2009-07-08 22:37 dinkydoodle

Bear, glad to meet you today and I hope I have been of assistance, you, your family and friends are doing an incredible job anyway.  It will be great to have you onboard DL when you have your boy back.  Great to have Simon as a front page story tomorrow, that will put him in people's minds across the city not just in your immediate area.  The more people that know about him the better.  Simon, I know you are out there, come back to your family tonight, they miss you so much and I am waiting for a call to say I am not needed tomorrow.x.

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2009-07-08 21:19 doglover1

Hi Bear well done for getting Simon as front page news tomorrow, so many people will read his story and see his picture and as others have said all this hard work will pay off and he will be back with you soon. Come on Simon show yourself again so many people want you home.x  

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2009-07-08 18:58 Bear

Weds update.
Some good news... the Bristol Evening Post are running Simon's story as front page tomorrow.  They were interested in the pee trail idea, and sent their photographer up this morning to see us.
The house is so quiet without Simon, we are missing him so much.  The other dogs are too.
They came on a mission with me and Kathryne (dinkydoodle) along Apsley road in Clifton to look in every garden and under every bush.  Kathryne had already leafleted every house for me.  What wonderful people you all are Doglost!  Will come and join forces with you, it is a fantastic organisation.
There was a sighting today in Cotham on Sydenham Hill/Cotham brow and the dog wardens were up there, but I was up there for ages and didn't see any sign.
Clara and I are off in a minute to lay a trail back from there and also do a lot more postering with some other helpers.
Have a friend getting in touch with the gay community that hang out on the Downs and also cycling clubs. 
A lady that reads meters took my leaflet today and I went with a friend to the squat on Gloucester rd to poster.
My daughter and friend called into every shop in Whiteladies road today as well.
Leaving no stone unturned in the search for him.  The sniffer dog idea was not possible, nor were hounds given the amount of foxes in Bristol it might have been chaos!
Thank you everyone for your support, hard work and prayers.
Come home tonight Simon, we are sending out vibes to you!

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2009-07-08 10:14 DogLostReynard

Hi! Bear you have some wonderful help and you are doing such a good job yourself , keep up all the good work it will bring results so stay with it & Good Luck.xxx Thanks Catherine your a star xxx

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2009-07-08 09:25 Bear

He is still not back despite a pee trail.
will get in touch with sniffer dogs today
will deliver your wonderful flyers to houses and random people
more postering of course
a friend and I will drop in on all the street people to ask for info
may go to dogs home again and just check
that's all for now- no more sightings

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2009-07-07 22:03 Bear

We have been out since 7am postering everywhere and gradually thru the day been joined by more and more people.  We have been calling for Simon and using the dog whistle he comes to.
The advert in the Bristol Evening Post came out this morning and we have had a trickle of calls all day about him, and have pinpointed them all on a map.  We have laid pee trails from all those places.
Lots and lots of people are on the lookout for him.  I have promised to remove all the posters when we find him!!
Thanks to everyone for their support and thank you Cathrine for your offer of help tomorrow afternoon.  Look forward to meeting you.
Keeping every finger crossed.

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2009-07-07 20:56 alfmar

http://www.labradorks.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=60&t=3045&p=34872#p34872 http://www.labradorforums.co.uk/ftopicp-1034043.html#1034043 bear he will be ok :)  just keep at it poster poster postermake him famous... you are doing a marvellous job already. i am cross posting your updates to labrador forums and labradorks. xx  

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2009-07-07 16:59 Spindle

Bumping cos of sightings this morning .

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2009-07-07 14:01 DogLostReynard

Yes good news he has been sighted , sorry he probably was cliped by the car but he must be ok as he has been seen , time to get scenting now try to find a safe route home for him.

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2009-07-07 13:51 doglover1

Hi bear, great news there has been more sightings and he is staying very close, im sure it wont be long before he is found, as soon as posters papers etc are seen more calls im sure will come in, everything crossed for good news soon.x

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2009-07-07 13:33 Bear

we checked Holly Hedge and the Dogs home this morning

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2009-07-07 13:32 Bear

We have been overwhelmed by your wonderful support and that of friends in Bristol and further afield.  Thank you all.
Simon is featured in today's Bristol Evening Post on page 4.
They will run the story again tomorrow with updates, which is excellent news.
We have plastered the Downs and Whiteladies road, Blaise Castle/Coombe Dingle, Ashton Court, Leigh Woods and Brandon Hill.
All the vets have been informed in Bristol.  Local taxi firms are keeping an eye out and friends in Bristol are circulating the posters and telling people.  Facebook is also being used and has a photo.  Running clubs and dog walkers have been told and friends are passing the word to traffic wardens and park rangers etc
A friend phoned me this morning to say that someone might have seen him raiding bins on Sunday night in Cotham Hill near Film 54.
But I have just had some very distressing news...
a man called to say that he hit a dog matching the description on the posters on Saturday night around 9.15.  Simon ran off into Apsley rd afterwards and disappeared.
Have just had a call to say that he was seen on Ladies mile this morning Tuesday.
please keep looking!  He isn't far away.  Thank you so much.

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2009-07-07 09:34 DogLostReynard

Thanks Dinkydoodle and Doglover great to know you are there for Simon.xxx

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2009-07-07 09:10 dinkydoodle

I'm going to put up some posters in work as lots of people live in Simon's part of town.  Am waiting for response to a possible contact within the Evening Post so will update asap.  This is such a busy area, someone must have seen him, dogs on their own do not wander in town without questions being asked.  Will contact owner later today to see if how wide postering has been and can help tomorrow putting flyers to all shops, bars etc in area. Owner, please check Bristol dogs home in person daily and also Holly Hedge animal sanctuary.  Come on Simon, wishing to see you home quickly.

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2009-07-06 23:07 doglover1

Forgot to say also, can owners try getting a piece in the Bristol Evening Post paper, covers all over Bristol area and has been used before for many missing/stolen dogs.(Rowan, missing sheltie was featured in this paper )

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2009-07-06 22:41 doglover1

I have sent an urgent email appeal into Heart fm ( one of the main radio stations in Bristol, used to be called GWR radio) asking paulina on the morning show to put an appeal out for missing simon, she loves dogs and is always talking about hers when im listening in my car.The other main station is Radio Bristol which i will contact in morning as switchboard closed now.The part of town he has been spotted is so busy and built up somebody must of seen him, come on simon show yourself again and let yourself be found. x

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2009-07-06 21:36 Bear

Just to confirm that Simon was last spotted trying to cross whiteladies road from the Clifton side just below the junction with Redland Park road, at around 10 pm saturday. He was last seen heading down the hill towards the town centre.

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2009-07-06 21:30 DogLostReynard

Bumping up as there has been a sighting,,,please look out for Simon and if anyone knows Bristol please email or call bussiness in the area and poster something that is on the move or out and about like the a Delivery man, Bus, Taxi, Can anyone get on to the local radio please.
Simon tried to come home but the traffic stopped him so he will probably try again (unless he has been pick up but doubtful as he is a nervous boy) so please look out for him guys. Thanks x

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2009-07-06 20:51 Bear

Thanks for all the support, we have been postering, emailing, and targetting postmen and taxi drivers and milkmen. He was spotted by a taxi driver on Saturday night trying to cross whiteladies road near the HSBC bank. Several people tried to catch him but he evaded them and was last seen heading down the hill towards the town as the traffic was too heavy to cross. He was about 300m from home at that point. This happened at around 10pm.

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2009-07-06 16:59 Spindle

Dinkydoodle and Doglover great helpers have offered to help on this dog.  Will be postering this week. Owner should check out Bristol DOgs Home and Holly Hedge rescue.

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2009-07-05 19:38 alfmar

http://www.labradorforums.co.uk/ftopict-62870.html owners... you have support here  

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2009-07-05 10:11 alfmar

Hi I?m sorry to hear your simon is missing. Firstly contact dog wardens, vets and local rescue centres?local council stray dogs holding kennel give them all a detailed description of your dog with any distinguishing marks/scars.., If you can go down there each day to check for your dog that is the best thing as they only have to hold a dog for 7 days before it can legally be rehomed or in some cases destroyed. It is also worth contacting the local police as if someone has found your dog they may well have contacted them. Get postering now?..as quickly and as many as you can physically manage. POSTER POSTER POSTER!!!?I cannot emphasize how important this is, from the posters you will get sightings and lots of extra pairs of eyes looking out for your dog. if your dog is tattooed or microchipped, then of course state so in your posters, but remember to phone the tattoo and microchip people... get them to look up your details and confirm they have the best and most current contact numbers for you. And a backup if possible. Poster bus stops, train stations, supermarket/retail park car parks, pet shops petrol stations, lay by snack vans, service stations, bins, poo bins, shopping centres, take away outlets, pubs, lamposts, caf?s, garden centre?s, leisure centre?s,??.basically anywhere people go you need to poster like mad so nobody misses them? ask in as many places as you can if they will display a poster for you. Tell postman and take flyers to local sorting office for all postmen to carry while on rounds, binmen and give them a poster so they have your phone no handy? look up and call all local dog walkers and email them a poster if possible. in fact tell every single person you meet while searching as the more people know the much better chance of getting your dog back quickly. Contact the local newspaper and radio stations? take out an advert with a photo in the papers pets section lost and found. If you believe your dog has been stolen then it is very important you contact the police for a crime reference number?. And the postering publicity should have the aim of not only getting your dog home but making it too hot to handle,also check the area that your dog was taken from?..are there cctv camera?s that could have captured whoever took your dog?. Cross posted to www.Labradorforums.co.uk www.Labradorks.co.uk Good luck xx

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2009-07-05 00:00 DogLostReynard

Have spoken to owner there was a fireworks display and Simon bolted in fright , owner has call DW and rescues but as it is a weekend no response really. 50 + poster have been put up already. Simon was a rescue and is a nervous dog but friendly when you get his trust he will be wary of strangers.
Please look out for Simon and put up a poster or two please. Good Luck

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