Lost: Brindle Lurcher Female In East Anglia (IP12)

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2013-02-13 21:13 Shereen

Just checking in on Abi's page hopeing for that day to come.Xxx

2011-08-11 03:10 scootjockey

How sad Abi been missing so long. Bless her and keep her safe.Goodluck love Gail; xxx

2011-08-02 23:37 *Amber*

Thank you. This time of year, my dad is out about 4 days a week birding from about 6.00am, and he wonders if travellers may take these missing dogs on. He says they have a lot of dogs, but he says he will definitely keep an eye open for one with ears like Abi, and he will let me know if he ever sees any dog alone. xxx

2011-07-28 14:01 Julie B

This morning are doing an appeal for lost dogs on tomorrows show. Their email address is thismorning@itv.com, they need a picture of the dog and some back ground info about where it went missing etc. It needs to be sent to them by 6pm today.

2011-07-19 21:34 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

Amber, as has been said, we always like to know of a sighting, no matter what the dog, as we can always try and match them up anyway. Just wish the husky and Abi had both been found and caught. Hopefully, one day, you will receive the call that will be Abi. And hopefully, not too long. x

2011-07-19 19:40 Cassie

Amber, please don't worry that this dog wasn't Abi, every lead is worth following up, so your post is very much appreciated!

2011-07-19 16:33 *Amber*

Thank you Helen! xx

2011-07-19 15:42 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Amber don't be sorry alerting us to this dog as all sightings need to be investigated so thank you x

2011-07-18 21:30 Liz Cox

Abi has been one of my special 'watches' I would love her to come home. My dog was gone for 18 months before she got home. So never give up. XXX

2011-07-18 20:59 *Amber*

I think you must be right Cassie. I had a look at the Husky photo, and as dad only saw the back end, it could have been mistaken for brindle from a distance. I'm really sorry if I got false hopes up for Abi and Ace, but I just wanted to mention what my dad had seen. xx

2011-07-18 20:14 Cassie

I think this must have been the Husky that was spotted about 3pm exactly where you say, and the police did try to catch it, but it ended up on Seckford Hall golf course, so they couldn't catch it and gave up...it returned about 6pm when I saw it.

2011-07-18 19:57 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

Strangely enough the police have attended other dog "catches" and there have been no reports logged. This included one on a motorway where the flashing lights were turned on to say a dog was on the road. No record. I assume it is not always the case, but it does happen, sadly. Let's hope it was Abi and get those posters out there quick! Come on Abi, home now sweetie. x

2011-07-18 17:09 *Amber*

Hi, I have just spoken to my dad, for more info, and he said that the police were definitely there trying to catch the dog! Dad said it was Saturday afternoon, and it was raining, and the police car was in the layby, with blue flashing lights, and the police man was chasing the dog down the road! I asked dad for the exact location, and he said it was after the Woodbridge roundabout, heading towards Martlesham, and the police car was in the first layby after the Woodbridge roundabout. Dad said if you have rang Martlesham police, to try Woodbridge police. Dad said soon after this, a police car went past him with flashing lights, so they may not have caught the dog, and been called out to an accident, because an ambulance went past just after that heading towards Woodbridge. Sorry, I can't be of more help! xx

2011-07-18 16:45 *Amber*

Hi again, well how odd that the police had no record!!! I'm sure dad said that the police were actually there! I have tried to contact my dad just now so he could relay all he saw again, but his mobile doesn't have a signal at the mo, but I will keep trying, and let you know as soon as I do! xx

2011-07-18 15:45 Cassie

Hi Amber, following your message I rang the police, and they have no record of attending a dog on the 16th, other than trying to catch the Husky I had also seen. I rang Pampered Pets, as all stray dogs from the Suffolk Coastal area are taken there. Again, she hasn't had any dogs admitted over the weekend. I then tried West End Kennels who look after stray dogs in the Ipswich area, and again, they've only had a puppy admitted over the weekend.
I'm afraid I have drawn a complete blank over this, so cannot find out whether it could have been Abi or Ace. Do you know if the police did actually attend, or did someone just call them and hope??? Perhaps whoever had found the dog decided to take it home???
Anyone got any other ideas please???

2011-07-18 15:09 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Bumped due to this possible new sighting.

2011-07-18 14:51 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Thank you Amber I will let the owner know about this new possible sighting x

2011-07-18 00:13 *Amber*

I was really hoping to come on here today to see Abi reunited. I have been out with my dad birding today, (17-7-11) and as I have given him him a photo before of Abi, as he birds in Rendlesham, Hollesley, Sutton and surrounding areas, he mentioned that yesterday (16-7-11) he saw a dog near Martlesham on the road, and someone had called the police out, and they were picking up a very nervous looking dog. I said to my dad that I didn't think the poilce dealt with dogs anymore, but he said maybe it was because the dog was on the road causing a traffic problem (the dog was ok by the way.) Dad said unfortunately, while driving past, he only saw the back end of the dog, but he said it was light with the dark mottled markings like the photo of Abi I sent him! Does anybody know anything about this dog that was picked up yesterday? Would the police have a record of it if they were called out?? Just thought I would mention what my dad said about this dog yesterday, just in case. I hope Duncan is feeling much btter! xxx

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2011-07-14 16:35 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Thank you Littlelab x

2011-07-14 13:43 Littlelab

I so hope it's Abi and that she is finally reunited, please pass on my speedy recovery wishes to Duncan, we are all off to Rendlesham Forest in a big doggy camping trip again and I always check on here to see if there is any news, if not we will spread the word again.

2011-07-06 10:09 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Thanks Carol for putting posters up in Blythburgh x

2011-07-05 20:13 jobadger

I do so hope this is her, too! Everything crossed here too. xx

2011-07-05 19:22 carol

As the latest possible sighting was the Blythburgh area, I have put posters in the village hall, and the White Hart which is used by visiting walkers and birdwatchers, maybe we can strike lucky and get a definite sighting. Fingers crossed!!!!

2011-07-03 22:01 DogLostReynard

Fingers firmly crossed xxx
Love to Ducan xxx

2011-07-03 21:29 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

Oh, let it be her! How wonderful that would be for both Abi and owner. xxx

2011-07-03 20:41 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Thanks Jayne.

2011-07-03 20:40 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

poster e mailed to helpers in IP 7.18.19 and NR 34.

2011-07-03 17:40 Suziewoo

It would be amazingly fantastic if it was Abi and I have everything crossed that it is her. I hope that Duncan makes a speedy recovery & gets his girl Abi back. xxx

2011-07-03 15:30 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Requested E-mail alerts go out to helpers in the Blythburgh area.

2011-07-03 15:26 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Bumping due to this new possible sighting of Abi.
Cassie please pass on my best wishes to Duncan when you next speak to him I do hope he is up and about very soon, you and him have worked tirelessly to find Abi and am praying this recent sighting is her and she will soon be home xxx

2011-06-30 15:45 Cassie

OK, just had a phonecall from a couple on holiday in the area, and they were walking near Blythburgh yesterday, when they saw a dog resembling Abi. This dog had no owner but would not come near the couple when they tried to entice it. At the time, they were walking on a footpath where dogs were supposed to be kept on leads. They had parked down a track that went from Blackheath to Blyford Bridge. The footpath went along the riverside but had heathland to one side, and it was on the heathland that they saw 'Abi'.
If this was Abi, then she has obviously travelled a long way, but could I please ask anyone familiar with this particular area, to keep an eye open for her?
I should also let you all know that Duncan has had a mild heart attack and is in hospital at the moment, so I will not be letting him know anything about this latest call, as I'm sure the stress of missing Abi and searching for her still, will have contributed to his current health problem...

2011-05-17 23:04 Cassie

Thanks so much Cavviegirl for taking the time and trouble to let us know about this potential find. Sadly it wasn't Abi, but who knows, next time...

2011-05-13 10:05 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Thanks Cavviegirl I will let the owner's know x

2011-05-13 09:43 Cavviegirl

Hi. There is a lurcher that looks just like Abi at the sanctuary called the Algernon Trust in Whittlebury, Northants. The thing that catches the eye are the ears, which look like a german shepherds, and the muzzle. I think she has been there for a while, well worth checking with the trust but at this very minute I do not have their telno. Good luck, maybe a happy outcome.

2011-04-28 23:31 mandym

I will post on my facebook page and share....

2011-04-28 15:59 Lankeela

Suffolk Game Fair is on this Sunday/Monday at Glemham just north of Ipswich on the A12. Could be a good place to poster again as there will be loads of local 'country' folk.

2011-04-28 12:00 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Fingers crossed here to...

2011-04-28 11:31 Goldenfrodo

Fingers tightly crossed for Abi xx

2011-04-28 10:37 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Bumped because of the new sightings.
Thanks Cassie for the up-date, these 2 recent sightings sound very hopeful, it's time you were home Abi xxx

2011-04-27 20:49 Cassie

Just been chatting to Duncan and he is very excited about 2 recent possible sightings of Abi, in the Wantisden area. These took place a week ago (last Thursday), and the very kind couple who saw her tried to coax her over, and when her name was called, she did stop and look at them. Although the couple were aware that Abi was missing, they did not know how to contact Duncan, and asked for help at the local pub (Butley Oyster). The field Abi was in was opposite the Wantisden Farms and she disappeared into the Chillesford forest.
Duncan is in the process of asking permission from the Forestry Commission to display further posters. They had asked him to remove them last year after 4 months...
I should also mention that he received a call placing Abi in Bourne Park, Ipswich. This seems highly unlikely, particularly in view of the latest sighting in Wantisden

2011-04-26 22:38 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Thanks littlelab, I will pass this on to the owner.

2011-04-24 12:24 Littlelab

We are regular visitors to Rendlesham Forest and always keep an eye out for her, there needs to be some more posters put up as there don't seem to be any there at the moment in the campsite

2011-04-22 08:17 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

No If2000, sadly Abi hasn't been found.

2011-04-21 20:22 lf2000

So has she been found?

2011-04-20 12:51 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Thanks Sue, I will let the owner's know that Abi is in the CMW, hopefully this will bring some news xxx
Thank you Amber x

2011-04-20 12:47 *Amber*

I so hope Abi is back home soon. I can't believe how long she's been missing! I always remember Abi, and hope she is reunited. I always tell my dad that she's still missing, ad he goes out birding a lot in that area.

2011-04-20 10:05 B30

Advertised in the Countryman's Weekly magazine today. I hope it brings some news.

2011-03-03 11:23 Cassie

Thanks Suziewoo, it was worth a try, and thank you anyway for helping a dog in need yesterday!

2011-03-03 09:48 suziewoo

Following the phonecall I received this morning I can confirm that sadly this is not Abi and is not the dog I found in SG8

2011-03-03 08:36 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Thanks beardies in need I have past Martyn's contact number on to the owner x

2011-03-02 22:16 janni0706

http://www.doglost.co.uk/dog_blog.php?dogId=27662 Have you tried this one found SG8 EAST ANGLIA

2011-03-02 21:19 DogLostReynard

Grace is the Romanian dog ID 28275 missing from IP14 Suffolk.

2011-03-02 13:16 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Praying this is Abi and she will be re-united with Duncan xxx

2011-03-02 11:46 carol

fingers crossed this is her! Time she was back home, with her lovely family, I keep putting her up on my facebook page and people are still asking if she has been found, so she is still fresh in their minds, Let's hope these sightings are good, it would be brilliant to see her where she belongs!!

2011-03-02 11:42 Suziewoo

I've got everything crossed in the hope that this is Abi & that she is safely reunited very, very soon. xx

2011-03-02 10:30 beardies in need

Martyn is coming down to suffolk maybe today to help with search of Grace lost in Wyvestone with a trap, if he can help in anyway im sure he will hes very good and found many dogs in the past if u need to contact him tel 07815131164. Hope this helps.

2011-03-02 09:56 Unknown

Really hope this is her, I would love to see her home after all this time. Liz xx

2011-03-01 20:15 Cassie

Duncan has had further calls in the last few days, sighting Abi crossing the road, back and forth, by the pub previously known as The Cherry Tree, now renamed The British Larder, at Bromeswell. Another sighting was by Nelson Potters wood yard at Bromeswell. If this dog is Abi, she is staying in a 1 mile radius by all accounts.

2011-02-21 09:41 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Have E-mailed a poster to all contacts I have in the area so they are aware of this sighting, come on Abi be lovely to see you home xxx

2011-02-20 20:50 Cassie

Thanks Lizzy. Duncan regularly puts adverts in our local EADT weekend paper when they run special Pets supplements, so he is really trying to keep Abi in people's minds. He is going to poster the area again, as FC wanted posters removed after 3 months last year.

2011-02-20 10:18 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Wow this is brilliant that there has been a possibe sighting of Abi, if this is her then she is staying round the area that she knows well. Fingers crossed we have more sightings xxx

2011-02-19 22:44 Unknown

Wish it was Abi, as I have followed her thread from beginning but fear that someone has taken her in, as she has never been found wondering. Perhaps another ad in the paper may bring news of her, or an ad in Dogs Monthly or similar magazine. Crufts is next month, maybe you could get an ad there for lurcher day. Liz xx

2011-02-19 10:39 Cassie

Duncan received a phone call from a lady who thought she saw Abi on Thursday morning, 18th February!!! She said she was almost able to catch her, she got very close. The location was still in Rendlesham Forest, on the road from Woodbridge to Butley, there is a track directly opposite the turning left for Friday Street. Down this track there is a cottage, and Abi was seen in this area.
Obviously Duncan immediately went there, but sadly hasn't seen her. Sightings of Abi have been reported in this specific area on several occasions, so please keep your eyes peeled if you walk your dogs around here. I know there is a large Traveller encampment not far from here, so it could be one of their dogs, but you just never know...

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2010-10-22 16:18 Cassie

Thanks so much guys for not giving up on Abi, it has been such a very long time, and now the weather is turning cold again...Duncan advertised Abi in our local East Anglian Daily Times last Saturday, and a lady rang him to say she had seen a dog answering Abi's description last Thursday in the Saxstead area.
Duncan is going to ask for help from another animal
communicator...

2010-10-21 09:56 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Thanks Sue I will let the owners know that she is advertised in the Shooting Times.
Thank you Ginny-R for keeping a look out for Abi, the chances that she is living wild are very possible, as you say there is a good food source in the area, and the forest is so vast.
I know the owner's are still searching

2010-10-21 08:30 B30

Advertised in The Shooting Times. Good luck

2010-10-21 01:17 Ginny-R

I have just spent the last 10 days in this area organising a horse ride - sadly no sightings. I took a flyer to the ride & whilst a lot of the local riders knew Abi had gone missing, nearly all thought she had been found as they hadn't seen any recent posters!!!!!
The coomon thought between us is that Abi is now living wild as this is such a large shooting area & the pheasants are all reared so easy pickings for a crafty dog....... What do others think?
I will still keep looking & will keep my poster up in the horsebox whenever we are riding in the area.

2010-09-09 10:36 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Sadly there has been no further sightings. But I know the owner's will never give up searching x

2010-09-08 20:28 Emma

Hi any news yet on abi I do hope this little angel is found very soon an back home where she belongsxx

2010-07-06 14:54 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

I have spoken to Cassie and the man was very certain this dog was Abi and hopefully we will get more sightings of her. It is very close to Friday Street where Abi has been seen before. There is a trap availible to use for when we need it. Thanks wickedweims I have passed the information on about the labradors and hopefully the owner will met up at the campsite and hand out flyers to them

2010-07-06 01:02 wickedweims

There is a large gathering at the forest this weekend of labs and there owners is it worth posting on any lab forums so they can keepthere eyes open for abi

2010-07-05 23:04 Karenn

Glad there has been sightings - hoping they are reunited! x

2010-07-05 21:20 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Brilliant news there has been a sighting of Abi (thanks for the txt Jan)and good news she is looking well. Nina, I checked with the owners a little while ago about Tangham campsite and there are posters displayed. Fingers crossed that Abi will be home with Duncan soon xxx

2010-07-05 20:44 DogLostNina

I am to far away to help out but I understand there is a camping site in Tangham perhaps the holiday site manager will put a missing poster up to that anyone walking in the area is aware that Abi is missing.

2010-07-05 20:34 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Cassie, great there has been a sighting of Abi. We are all willing for her to be back home with you. Good luck. Jan x ........BUMPED DUE TO SIGHTING.....

2010-07-05 19:58 Cassie

Abi was spotted recently by a man taking a shower, looking out of his bathroom window! Turns out to be a security officer from Bentwaters, who is very aware of Abi. He got outside as quickly as he could, but she had run off. It appears she is looking for easy pickings from rubbish bins/bags on the Rendlesham estate. Duncan has put new posters up in the entrances to the estate, saying that Abi has been seen in this immediate area. By all accounts, she is looking very well! Duncan has also been back to visit the wood opposite the estate, where Abi was seen in someones garden. Duncan has let the owner know she might have been seen close by.

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2010-07-03 23:20 Ginny-R

Any recent sightings of Abi? I often ride in this area & still look out for her.

2010-06-21 13:12 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Sadly there has been no further sightings of the dog seen on the housing estate near Rendlesham Forest. It does show that the posters are still working as Duncan is getting calls with possible sightings x

2010-06-18 17:14 *Amber*

I'm so sorry to see that Abi is still missing. I'm so hoping that the dogs seen were her, and I hope she's back home very soon! xx

2010-06-17 17:20 carol

I have walked the Westleton Heath area several times, with no luck, So hopefully this little lady is still in the Rendlesham area, and the sighting is a good one. Have there been any more sightings since then? Come on Abi, Time you were back home!

2010-06-14 21:43 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Owner's have had a call to say there has been a possible sighting of Abi on a housing estate near Rendlesham Forest, close to Bentwaters and Friday Street. Praying this is Abi and she will be home soon xxx

2010-06-14 18:30 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Thank you dotty-dog. I am pretty sure all these areas have been well postered but I will pass this information on to the owner

2010-06-14 14:58 Gem Smith

i've not read all the messages to see but there is camping in rendlesham forest and also a bike hire hut in the visitor car park - just because the forest commission ppl are awrae of her doesnt mean that the staff at these outlets are aware or have a poster up. has this been checked? Gem x

2010-06-01 18:40 Millys Mum

I hope this sighting turns out to be your Abi because you SO deserve to have her back home. Fingers, toes and paws crossed 'this end'. Hope it's her!

2010-06-01 07:53 carol

Had a phone call yesterday from a lady who was concerned that it might have been her dog that was sighted as she walks the Westlton Heath regularly, but the times were not right,so I went there again and handed out more flyers and walked the area from 5pm until dusk, but sadly there was no sign, didn't even see a deer! Anyway I will go again later this week.

2010-06-01 06:37 Auntie Katie

All fingers and paws crossed here that this was Abi and that she's home soon! x

2010-05-31 21:50 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

I have looked at the map and bearing in mind how long Abi has been missing it is quite possible that she has moved on to this area. I'm praying that this could be her and she will give herself up soon. Fingers crossed xxx

2010-05-31 15:01 carol

I walked the Westleton area this morning,and put some more posters up, I also handed out flyers to several dog walkers, who said they would look out for her, although most people already knew about her. I agree with Cass it does seem a long way for her to travel, but I will walk the area again in the week and hope for a result!

2010-05-31 13:16 Cassie

It's good to know people are still keeping a look out for Abi. I had a call 2 weeks ago from a man who thought he had seen Abi, running in front of him chasig a deer, then coming back into view chasing a different deer! This was on Track 25 in Tunstall forest, on the Tunstall to Orford road. Duncan has been there every day since, but sad to say, not seen Abi. Then last night I had a call from a man who thought he had seen Abi on Westleton Heath. She was just walking along and didn't respond to his calls or whistles, and he couldn't see anyone around who might have owned the dog. Westleton is a long way from where Abi went missing...Carol has kindly offered to walk the area, and Naomi will join her when she gets back from holiday on Wednesday. Could these be actual sightings, or is there another similar dog gone missing???

2010-05-22 11:16 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Thank you Sara. I think of Abi too and so hope that she has been picked up by someone and her chip will bring her home, it does happen x

2010-05-21 01:32 Sara

I'm still keeping my eye out every day, and everything I do in my look out for Abi. My heart goes out to Duncan to keep his spirits up. You know where I am if you want more help if any sightings prove reliable. My thoughts are still with you.

2010-04-11 18:17 carol

Still checking for news of Abi, and am still walking the area when I can, I do hope there will be a good outcome.

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2010-04-06 11:34 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Sadly there has been no news of Abi Carol, but the owner's are still searching for her x

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2010-04-04 10:24 carol

Any news at all??

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2010-03-23 00:30 Yasa

Still calling in for news.

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2010-03-22 13:59 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Sadly there has been no sightings of Abi recently but the owner's are still searching different parts of the forest daily and keeping her profile high.

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2010-03-21 08:28 carol

Have there been any sightings at all in the last fortnight?

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2010-03-17 11:47 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Thanks Debra for your support I do hope there will be news of Sarafina very soon x Thank you also Nina, I will check with the owners to see if there is a poster at Tagham camp-site. I would have thought there is as the owner's have covered most areas x

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2010-03-15 08:52 DogLostNina

According to what I see on ukcampsite.co.uk Tagham camp site in Rendlesham forest opens in April.  I am sure they could help by accepting and dispaying a poster for Ali and then hopefully many holiday makers will see it.  There might even be a holiday manager there now getting ready for the season...maybe a poster has already been dropped off there!

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2010-03-10 19:35 Debra

Hoping you find Abi real soon. I have check in from time to time to see how things are going and sorry this wasn't her but as I believe it was Jayne who said it is better to know. Hang in there. Sarafina has been missing 10 weeks today and I have had 9 people see her in the last two days so I am very hopeful. Sending lots and lots of positive energy and saying those prayers Abi will be home real soon. xx

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2010-03-10 19:09 Yasa

Bumped due to possible sighting.

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2010-03-10 14:57 Cassie

Duncan had a call from a lady on Sunday evening at 8.45pm to say she had seen a dog, possibly Abi, eating a rabbit by the side of the road earlier that evening.  Duncan went and investigated the area but found nothing.  We have since searched in the immediate vicinity, but still nothing. The location was on the Hollesley Road, from Melton, just as you get to the end of the 40 mile limit through the army base.  We're still walking the area where she went missing, but nothing to report I'm afraid.  Incidentally, this location is only 500 yards from 2 Traveller sites, so the dog seen could easily have belonged to them...

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2010-03-04 13:21 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Oh Cassie this is such a shame as I too thought we were closing in on her but at least the owner's of this lurcher have come forward and told you so you can eliminate these sightings. You must feel like we are back to square one but some one somewhere must know where Abi is and we must continue to search for her. Be safe Abi xxx

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2010-03-03 22:30 Cassie

Sadly today, Duncan actually saw this particular Lurcher, closely followed by its owners.  In talking to them, they admitted that it was their dog that had been seen at that precise time by the golfer...the owners live close to the golf course, and the dog runs free and chases deer... Obviously this is very upsetting news, as we felt we were closing in on Abi.  So in truth, there haven't been any positive sightings for a long time, so we are now re-postering and the 'free'local paper did a feature on Abi, but no response as yet.

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2010-03-01 20:52 lurcherlot

Walked today in the area described in the most recent sighting - sadly saw nothing.

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2010-02-28 22:18 Harry's Mum

I am still hoping that Abi is found. I check the site every day for any news. Lets hope for a miracle and that it is Abi still in the area.

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2010-02-28 21:07 Cassie

Duncan spoke to the man who saw the dog.  Apparently the Muntjac came on to the course, closely followed by a dog, which was startled to see the man there.  The dog then walked away and the man tried to call and attract the dog back, but he just kept walking off into the forest.  The dog was slightly darker than the photo of ABi, but it could be that she is very dirty after living rough for 6 weeks. The man has suggested Duncan give flyers to the 7 Groundsman at the Golf Club, as they are out at dawn, so could be in an excellent position to see Abi if she is around. We've been searching today, but no joy.  Duncan is wondering if the dog might belong to the Travellers who are very close by.  

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2010-02-28 16:12 *Amber*

Wow it's great that Abi has possibly been seen again!  Sounds like she's looking after herself well!  I can't wait to see Abi in the blue!

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2010-02-27 21:09 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Bumped due to the possible sighting. This sounds very hopeful Cassie, It would be good if Abi is staying in the area. Come on Abi you need to be home now girlie xxx

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2010-02-27 20:18 Cassie

Had a call tonight from someone who had seen a dog, answering Abi's description, chasing a Muntjac across the Woodbridge Golf Course towards Rendlesham Forest.  I checked the call was genuine and Duncan went to look.  I haven't heard from him yet, but he did say he'd met someone today who saw a dead deer in the same vicinity, and the deer had obviously been eaten.  Could she be staying in the same area at long last? This location is just as you turn left into the Hollesley Road from Sutton Hoo.  There is a track immediately on the left that takes you to the back of the golf course.  If you stay on the Hollesley road for about 1/2 mile, there is a pull-in on the left, and a track that many dog walkers use.  Abut 1/4 mile further on, there are 2 traveller encampments... there is also a track that leads through to Nelson Potters Wood yard.  This can also be approached from the Orford Road in Bromeswell, alongside the Rugby Club. If anyone is thinking of coming to walk this area, please be aware that there is an archery club within this section of the forest, and I understand they use the facilities at weekends...

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2010-02-26 21:08 Cassie

Thanks Carol.  Duncan is going to laminate a load tommorrow and we'll replace posters too.  Please let me know where you go so I don't duplicate. Duncan is feeling very frustrated now.  After no sightings for several weeks, there have been a few possible ones, then yesterday he had a call saying Abi had been seen, and we were on the spot within 5 minutes of the call, but sadly it turned out to be a different Lurcher.  The owner was very upset for Duncan...

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2010-02-26 20:36 carol

Thanks, I will try to get some printed off and laminated this weekend and replace some of the older ones.

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2010-02-25 23:28 Yasa

Thanks for email Carol - I have sent you the poster and flyers. Thanks for all the help.

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2010-02-25 20:45 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Many thanks Hazel I have E-mailed the new posters and flyers to Cassie who I would think will forward them onto Carol. I have also advised on perhaps setting up a feeding station at one of the places that Abi was last sighted. I do hope the sightings keep coming now xxx 

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2010-02-25 17:48 Yasa

A4 Poster amended according to Cassies request, and re-issued along with new flyers. Carol if you could email me on yasa02@live.co.uk I will send them to you also.

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2010-02-25 14:19 digbysmum

Come on Abi - time you came home!

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2010-02-25 08:52 carol

Naomi and I are going to try to replace some of the old posters with the new ones over the weekend, and it would be really good if I could have some of the new flyers as well, please. I went out round Friday Street and Rookery farm at 5.30am a couple of mornings to see if there were any signs at daybreak, but sadly nothing. If she is there we will find her, eventually! Time you at home girl!

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2010-02-24 17:34 Millys Mum

Cassie, I'm so sorry to hear that Duncan had received a call from some saddo - still we won't let a little thing like that get in the way of finding Abi! I hope that Yasa's new poster will make people stop and think and that, very soon, Duncan will receive the call we've all been waiting for. Come on Abi - time you were back home with your family. Keeping all our fingers and paws crossed 'this end'.

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2010-02-24 10:13 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Thank you Hazel and Sue, hopefully this will bring some news xxx

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2010-02-24 08:01 B30

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

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2010-02-23 21:30 Yasa

I have created a new A4 poster with updated sightings of Abi. Emailed to Helen for distribution. Hope this brings some luck. Let us know if you would like updated flyers done as well, by posting on here.

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2010-02-23 19:06 Ash

Still check in on any news of abi every day, please find your way home sweetie this is just so hard for everyone, feel so much for your mum and dad, they so want you home safe and well. Come on now abi, lets see you in the blue, wish i was closer to help. All fingers crossed for some positive sightings, thinking of you all. xxx

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2010-02-22 21:29 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Thanks Cassie for the up-date. So sorry Duncan has had a horrible phone call, he doesn't need this on top of everything else! Hopefully the sightings will keep coming now and we will get the result everybody is wishing for xxx

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2010-02-22 21:14 Cassie

Duncan has had a further call today, telling him that someone saw Abi in Friday Street recently, but didn't say where or when... He then had a horrible call from a man asking him if he'd found his dog yet?  He then said his dog was in Huddersfield and said something else that Duncan couldn't understand then put the phone down... Sincere thanks to Naomi and Carol for ignoring the rotten weather today, and coming to help Duncan, Ro and me in our continued search. You can run and at the moment you can hide Abi, but sooner or later, we will find you!!!

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2010-02-22 16:25 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Have spoken to Cassie and there has been no more sightings today of Abi, but the fact that she is still in the area is brilliant. Duncan, Cass and co walk the forest daily so hopefully we will get more sightings of her. Come on Abi come home xxx

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2010-02-22 09:49 Cassie

Well Duncan walked in the area of the last sighting last night, taking Willow and Churchill with him.  At one stage, Willow became very excited and pulled Duncan in a certain direction, but sadly, it was a deer that had caught her attention...
Ro and I have been out this morning walking in the woods where Abi would have run too, and searching the fields, but nothing.  There are a million places she could be sheltering, the roads around here are now flooded in many places, the fields are more like bogs, it’s horrible! Naomi is coming over now and is going to check out Friday Street, particularly in the area of the lake, where we found a dead deer some weeks ago.  I wonder if it is worth leaving food out in this area, although how will we know if it has been eaten by a fox or not?  I feel as if we are closing in to a specific area, but Abi doesn’t seem to want to be found, it’s so frustrating. Poor Duncan has been trying to contact more animal communicators, and has been told by one that ABi has died, but then we get the calls about possible sightings, so it throws everything up on the air again.

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2010-02-22 09:29 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Wow! This is good news, praying this is Abi and hopefully it is only a matter of time before she is reunited with her family. Come on Abi you have so many people willing you home xxx

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2010-02-22 09:10 Liz Cox

I too have been checking Abi every day. I so hope you find her, and she is okay. Thinking of you, Liz  

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2010-02-22 07:57 *Amber*

Wow, I hope it was Abi!  It's great if she's got her muzzle off.  A lot of deer are killed at this time of year on the road, so I'm sure she would have food!  Let's pray that today is the day she's found!  It would make my day if she was safely home at last!  xx

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2010-02-22 07:04 carol

Come on home girl!!! I might be able to search this afternoon, but will definetely be able to go out tomorrow, Good luck Duncan, I will be keeping my fingers crossed for you.

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2010-02-21 23:43 doglover1

Come on Abi, please come home, Good luck for tomorrow.x

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2010-02-21 23:35 ESSJ - Area Co-ordinator Rutland

Fingers crossed that it is Abi and she sees and recognises you on your early morning trip. x

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2010-02-21 23:06 Debra

So happy to hear of a possible sighting of Abi. I have been watching off and on for her and glad to hear of this. Good luck and hurry home Abi. xx

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2010-02-21 23:01 Harry's Mum

Fingers crossed that it is Abi. Been looking on here every day to see if she has been found.

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2010-02-21 22:58 Shereen

Brilliant,so pleased,good luck.x

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2010-02-21 22:55 Yasa

Oh my goodness !  At last something positive. Great news of sightings. BUMP !

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2010-02-21 21:05 Cassie

Isn't life strange, you go for ages without hearing anything, then suddenly there are two possible sightings! Today I learned of a lorry driver who saw a Lurcher, without a muzzle, in the Butley area, in the fields opposite the Butley Oyster.  2 dead deer have also been found, that could have been killed by a dog. Duncan has had a call this evening from a man who lives in Friday Street.  He was driving towards the Orford Road, just passed Rookery Farm, when a dog answering Abi's description ran out in front of him, and turned and ran back into the hedgerow on the right hand side.  This happened at 6 o'clock tonight. Duncan has gone out there now and will walk with Willow.  I'm going out tomorrow at dawn.  I really do hope these are actual sightings, and means that Abi is coping with her new found freedom!

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2010-02-18 20:48 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Have spoken to Cass and there has been no sightings of Abi at all. They continue to walk different areas of the forest every day and hope that they will have some news about dear Abi xxx.

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2010-02-16 19:54 Cassie

I received a phonecall from Nelson Potters (the timberyard) yesterday.  They'd had a customer come in who having read the poster, decided she had seen a dogs body on the side of the road, but she couldn't quite remember where, as she was unfamiliar with the area.  Anyway, we managed to find out where she meant and drove out to check, but it was a Muntjac... Duncan has also had a call telling him that a dogs body was seen on a track alongside a lake.  I think this is probably the deer we were told about some weeks ago, but Duncan has been out searching, and the only thing he has found is a dead swan... I really wish I could tell you more positive news, but there is a complete lack of sightings.

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2010-02-16 19:24 Ash

Desperate to hear some news on abi, so wishing for some news on this lovely girl. x

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2010-02-16 18:58 carol

Have there been any sightings at all?

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2010-02-15 11:01 Harry's Mum

Is there any update on Abi? I really so want her to be found. xx

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2010-02-12 16:43 Millys Mum

Fingers crossed that The Countryman's Weekly will work it's magic for Abi. I've been following Abi's missing story daily and am hoping and praying for a 'result' this weekend. Come on girlie - give yourself up!

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2010-02-12 12:02 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Thank you Cassie for the up-date just shows that people are looking out for Abi. Well done for keeping her profile high x

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2010-02-12 11:35 carol

Yes Abi is in Countrymans Weekly, on page 29, middle of the page,good colour advert for her, very eyecatching, so it should help, hopefully.

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2010-02-11 20:01 Cassie

Did anyone get The Countryman yet, and is Abi in there please?

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2010-02-11 19:48 Cassie

Thanks Susie!  Duncan had a message waiting for him at lunchtime from a lady who thinks she might have seen a dog like Abi in a field opposite the Butley Oyster at 10.30 this morning.  Naturally we've all checked the area and can find no trace of Abi.  This well meaning lady didn't see the head of the animal, and with the landscape looking as it does at the moment, a brindle dog and a deer would be difficult to distinguish between...

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2010-02-11 07:57 Susie

I went to Bentwaters Airbase yesterday for a meeting! I looked out for her but I have also spoken to the people at the place I went! Most were aware of her but all will pass the info onto the large farming community that they work with!

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2010-02-10 18:58 Cassie

Thanks Amber, much appreciated.  Perhaps a single person walking quietly might bring Abi out of herself, anything is worth a try.

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2010-02-10 17:25 *Amber*

My dad does a lot of birding, and is often in Tunstall and Rendlesham forest.  I've told him about Abi, and he said he'll let me know straight away if he sees her.  He said he sees so many owners who are calling for their lost dogs, he said they go after the deer a lot, then get lost.  :-(

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2010-02-09 22:17 Yasa

Excellent effort being maintained here. If any dog deserves to get home safe its Abi ! Come on girley - show us where you are. x

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2010-02-09 14:16 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Still no news of Abi. Everyone is walking different places in Rendlesham Forest everyday and keeping her profile high. Come on Abi xxx

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2010-02-09 11:16 carol

Come on Abi, give us a clue girl!!!

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2010-02-08 22:14 Cassie

The bikers yesterday were denied access to parts of Tunstall Forest due to a motorcycle race being held there.  They are going to cover this particular area next Sunday, but in the meantime, they are continuing to search every day and night when they are riding.  Some are even specifically riding in areas where Abi has been sighted previously.  Meanwhile, we continue to walk in different locations, hoping and praying we find Abi...

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2010-02-07 18:47 Cassie

Yes Helen, it was extremely heartening to see so many 'strangers' giving up their Sunday morning to help find Abi.  I know Duncan drew strength from their support today.  He gave them each some sausage and tasty cheese, Abi's favourite.  We went through how to react if they did find her, they all stored our mobile number in their phone and they all set off in their small groups to different locations.  I don't think the Sandlings has ever been covered so adequately before! It was almost as disappointing for them as it was for us that no-one found Abi.  They did report back how impressed they were that everyone they met knew about Abi and were looking out for her too.  One of the bikers had found a stray nearby yesterday, and taken it to the local kennels.  I asked if he could try harder next time and find our missing Lurcher please.  One of the cyclists also cycled the perimter of Bentwaters Airbase and went through Firday Street yesterday, and again at dawn this morning, as he felt he was more likely to see her at this time, and when he was on his own. Just as we'd said our thanks and farewells, a call came through from Carol at Lowestoft Dog Show.  She had displayed a poster about Abi and someone had told her that a dog answering Abi's description had been involved in a car accident in Norfolk, earlier this week, and taken to a vet.  I rang the Norfolk Police and they traced the report and confirmed the dog had actually been reunited with its' owner. An hour or so later, Naomi, Duncan's wife called to say someone had possibly seen a dog, which they thought was a deer at first, in the forest very close to where we had all met this morning!  Duncan raced over there, hotly persude by Naomi from Leiston and Suzanne from Rendlesham.  I can only assume they've had no joy, as they haven't rung. People have really been so kind in giving up their time, energy and not least, petrol to help find Abi.  If it wasn't for the sighting nearly two weeks ago, my gut feeling would be that someone has her, and eventually Duncan will get a call.  Maybe someone has picked her up since then, I really don't know.  There is no point in putting down food, because where do we put it?  There are a thousand and one places a dog could find to shelter in this area... I just don't know what else we can do, other than keep walking in different locations every day, until we get a call asking for the reward or telling us of a positive sighting

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2010-02-07 16:42 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

There was a hugh turn out to search for Abi today and thank you to everyone x Sadly there is nothing to report, no sightings of her any where.Cass will hopefully up-date a bit more later.

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2010-02-07 13:40 Ash

Thinking of you all out there looking for abi today, desperately hope you find her, its agony for everyone waiting for some news, please please abi be out there and come home. Good luck to everyone, wish i was there helping too. xx

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2010-02-07 13:07 Harry's Mum

I having been following Abi's story. I so hope that she is found today. x

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2010-02-07 12:00 muns

Good luck.so hope you find herx

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2010-02-06 20:14 shane2006

I will be willing you all on to find Abi tomorrow, so many of you been looking please Abi let these people find you baby. GOOD LUCK.

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2010-02-06 19:48 carol

Really sorry I can't join you all tomorrow, The very best of luck to all the mountain bikers and anyone else who is involved I really hope there is a successful outcome and Abi is returned home very soon. Good Luck!!!!!

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2010-02-06 19:03 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Good luck team Abi!

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2010-02-06 16:24 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

The mountain bikers will be meeting tomorrow at Tunstall Forest in Sandygal carpark at 9.00 a.m. then will be splitting up in to small groups to search the forest. Can I just say a big big thank you to them all for helping x. If anybody wants to join the search tomorrow on foot please meet at the Sandygal car park at 9.00 or contact Cassie to find which area needs to be covered. Good Luck everyone for tomorrow xxx

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2010-02-05 20:52 Cassie

Thank you so much to everyone who continues to help in this search, many of you are experienced in this I know, and you manage to remain full of hope and optimism, which encourages all of us! There is a possibility that we might be called upon to help marshall the search on Sunday that the bikers are doing for us.  Duncan has contacted the EADT again and they are sending out a photographer, so hopefully there will be a follow-up story about Abi, which will help to keep her profile in the public.  If we are needed to assist, I will put out a plea on here as soon as I know. Come on Abi, it really is time to come home now girl...  

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2010-02-05 09:38 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Thanks Carol x. It would probably be best if you speak to Cassie as to what area will be searched today

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2010-02-05 08:08 Cassie

The local mountain bikers are organising a search on Sunday.  There will probably be about 20 - 25 of them, and they're spiltting into groups and going more off track than we dog walkers do.  I think, unless we hear anything to the contrary, the best area they could cover will be Friday Street.  I do hope they have success.

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2010-02-04 21:53 carol

I can't go out over the weekend, but am free tomorrow afternoon again, any ideas where you would like me search? Come on Abi, give us a clue, you need to be home!

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2010-02-04 21:02 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

That's a shame the sighting wasn't of Abi but also pleased that this dog has been re-united. Thank you for letting us know. We will continue searching... Come on Abi xxx

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2010-02-04 20:54 Dog WardenSuffolk Coastal DW

Sorry, but the dog today at Blaxhall was not Abi, it was a white dog with black markings and was caught on the A12 and taken to our kennels, it was later claimed by the owner.

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2010-02-04 19:52 Cassie

Thanks for the advice, I'm using Explorer now and let's hope this works!! This morning, Duncan received a call from an elderly gentleman, saying that a stray dog had been seen in Blaxhall that could have been Abi.  Naturally we all rushed over there, and I contacted the Animal Communicator too, and she was very excited, saying that Abi was definitely in that particular area. We were joined by Sara and the Lurcher chap, who had so kindly come all the way from St. Neots to help.  We split up, searched everywhere, visited farms and everyone we met either knew about Abi, having read the paper last week, or were very receptive to us. The local landlord put a poster up in his bar, we knocked on doors and gave out leaflets, but I'm sorry to say, the search was fruitless.  Naomi was coming over this afternoon, but I assume she didn't have any success either... If it was Abi, I'm a bit concerned, as the direction she was travelling in takes her close to the railway line and ultimately the busy A12.  Is it too much to ask for a positive, really positive sighting PLEASE???  

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2010-02-04 18:14 dinkydoodle

Any news after the search for Abi today?  Too far away to be of practical help but thinking of you all and dear Abi.x.

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2010-02-04 16:47 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Thank you Sara I do hope you caught up with Cass who I believe was on a mission! I'm sorry I didn't make contact with you looking for lurchers but I do hope you found the area they are searching for Abi in, and thank you for coming such a long way to join xxx. Heard this morning there was a possible sighting but I'm sure Cass will up date when she gets the chance x

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2010-02-04 08:52 looking for lurchers

We're not familiar with the area, but are coming to join the search today.  Can someone give us a call or drop us an email to let us know where you want us.

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2010-02-04 00:47 Sara

I agree that most dog walkers, joggers etc that I've come across are aware of Abi.  Those who aren't - e.g. archery club in woods near the Woodbridge golf club, forestry guys from Otley college (am I allowed to add a "phoaaar" comment?) - have been presented with flyers.  My heart goes out to Abi's owners.

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2010-02-03 22:46 Yasa

Cass - you need to acess this site through internet explorer. Chrome does not work, nor firefox, nor if you are using a Mac. Good Luck with Abi.

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2010-02-03 22:14 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Message from Cass who is still having problems posting ( I will try and sort this out for you tomorrow) Thanks so much to everyone who is still trying so hard to find Abi. We are just getting so many mixed messages/sightings, and it is difficult to know which is fact and which is mistaken identity..... Most certainly, all dog walkers we come across are very aware of Abi and are looking out for her. Duncan has decided it would be a good idea to have an organised search of Rendlesham/Tangham again tomorrow. He thinks that if we all walk at 11 a.m. we just might get lucky. The areas covered so far for tomorrow are Poplar Park and the area in Rendlesham where she went missing, Little Scotland, tracks immediately around the runway. If anyone wants to join in there is the area on the lefthand side of the road as you drive down to Tangham Forestry Offices

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2010-02-03 15:28 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

I have spoken to Cass as the two sightings do not add up. She was seen Tuesday without her muzzle but was sighted after this day still wearing a muzzle. The area where she was seen wearing the muzzle is where the search will be concentrated. This area is Rookery Farm and Friday Street. I have suggested that a food station is set up in this area if they can find a quite place and also to have a barbie. Come on Abi come home xxx

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2010-02-03 10:00 lurcherlot

Good news about the positive sighting of Abi last Tuesday.... I'll go and have a look in Bromswell this morning and for the little spaniel in Woodbridge.

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2010-02-02 23:07 Shereen

Good to know the muzzles off I hope Abi is caught soon.x

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2010-02-02 21:27 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Messge from Cassie who is having problems posting   Further sightings of Abi near Bromewell Rugby Club at 10.30.p.m. last Tuesday. She didn't have either a collar or a muzzle on, and had a rabbit in her mouth. We've walked the forest near here extensively, postered the rugby club and spoken to people there. I walked there again today, by coincedence. Nothing..... One side of this forest backs on to a traveller's site, Woodbridge Golf Club and ultimately out onto the Sutton Hoo to Hollesley Rd. The other side of the forest backs on to the army camp. In between these 2 parts is Nelson Potters, a wood /shed suppliers. They have posters too ........                                                     

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2010-02-02 14:01 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Thank you Carol and Naomi x

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2010-02-02 12:13 carol

I am going out this afternoon for another look round, as is Naomi, come on Abi, give us a clue, you are needed at home!

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2010-01-31 18:49 Ash

Come on abi, another lurcher on her way home tonight after months missing, rhona has been gone since october 09 so never give up hope of finding your abi. Thinking of you all and your special girl. xxx

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2010-01-31 17:28 Madmutz Dog Walking

Been following Abi's story,willing to see her in the 'blue'.....Come on girlie you need to be home x

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2010-01-30 23:36 lurcherlot

We will go back again tomorrow to the same place, in the hope that we see whatever we saw again ....

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2010-01-30 21:45 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Thank you once again to everyone who is searching for Abi and also the support of others who are too far away to help on the ground x. I have spoken to Cassie tonight and discussed possibly setting up a feeding station in a quiet area so Abi is happy to stay around and also with a view to setting up a trap. I will talk again to Cassie and advise on the barbeque again now she has been sighted in the area. Come on Abi it's time for you to come home xxx

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2010-01-30 21:33 dinkydoodle

rooting for you all Team Abi, really hope you find her tomorrow, everything crossed for her return.x.

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2010-01-30 21:12 Cassie

Sarah has called to say she and friends are willing to continue searching tomorrow, as has Naomi and Carol.  My gut feeling is that we should really concentrate on Friday Street, as it is possible Abi had been feeding from the dead deer, the possible sightings of her are not far from Friday Street, and with most people walking in the rest of Rendlesham, we'd surely have seen her by now?  The Mountain Bikers are looking for her, and they ride a lot at night in the forest, and the Off Roaders are also looking for her.  If she's out there, we'll find her!  

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2010-01-30 17:57 Yasa

Thanks for that Liz- and for going again. You are a star. It definitely does sound like it could have been her. I will alert Helen. Maybe another barbie is called for tomorrow ??

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2010-01-30 16:27 lurcherlot

We saw an animal that might possibly have been Abi (or a deer) - it was a fair distance from us and we couldn't see enough of it because it was behind some undergrowth, other than it was the right colour and height. We walked across to the area, but sadly didn't see it again. We parked at the end of the Friday Street No Through Road and walked straight along the main track, and it was roughly behind the first house on the right hand side, the track side of the river.

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2010-01-30 13:48 Yasa

Excellent news re- the sightings. Very very positive vibes now.  Will be rooting for you all this weekend. Thank you to all helpers, and all the very kind people in the area who are also helping. Hopefully she will stay local there now. Good Luck everyone !! Bump!

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2010-01-30 08:45 carol

My faith in human nature has reached global proportions, sadly I can't help today, but will search tomorrow if she isn't home tonight.

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2010-01-30 01:07 Shereen

come on Abi its getting close now .sounds like theres some very kind people around.x

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2010-01-29 22:35 Debra

So hope that Abi is home this time tomorrow night. Stay safe Abi. xx

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2010-01-29 22:05 Cassie

2 possible sightings reported.  One is in a small wood right next to Bentwaters airbase and the other is crossing the road from Daisy's walk/Friday Street area over towards Tangham.  The small wood area is being covered tomorrow morning as that is the latest sighting, so if anyone has any time, can they please search in Friday Street.  It seems as if Abi is staying in this area.  The owner of the wood has opened up sheltered areas and laid straw down in case Abi is searching for somewhere to sleep.  Other people living in the wood (not travellers!) are aware of the situation and have offered to feed her and keep her indoors till the morning if they see her.

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2010-01-29 22:04 carol

There have been sightings on wednesday morning near Bentwaters and Daisys Walks. The EADT article was very good! Just what was needed!

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2010-01-29 19:51 lurcherlot

Excellent article in EADT - will hopefully be out looking again this weekend. Any suggestions as to which area to go to?

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2010-01-29 13:58 SuzeeBee

http://www.eadt.co.uk/content/eadt/news/story.aspx?brand=EADOnline&category=News&tBrand=EADOnline&tCategory=xDefault&itemid=IPED28%20Jan%202010%2022%3A24%3A56%3A163 Very good article in todays paper. Hope this brings some good news. Stay safe Abi until you ae found. xx

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2010-01-29 09:32 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Abi is featured in the East Anglian Daily Times today. Hopefully this will bring some news xxx

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2010-01-28 14:43 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Many thanks Sue for contacting me. I have E-mailed posters and flyers to you

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2010-01-28 09:13 Wendy

Greyt news! Cmon Abi if its you stay safe x

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2010-01-27 23:07 Shereen

Stay safe Abi till your found.x

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2010-01-27 22:40 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Bumped due to possible sighting. A man was driving from Bromeswell to Rendlesham at about 9.30 last night and saw a large sized dog which was a lightish colour. The man stopped the car but the dog ran along the road in the direction of Woodbridge. The area has been heavily postered and the owners will continue to do this tomorrow along with searching. Keep safe Abi xxx

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2010-01-27 21:31 Cassie

The local paper EADT are going to run a story on Abi, and have been very impressed with the number of people turning out to help find Abi.  They would like to take a photo of Duncan with all the volunteers tomorrow at 11am in Rendlesham Forest car park, where Abi went missing, which is the Hollesley end of the forest.  If anyone can spare the time to come over please, it would be much appreciated!

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2010-01-27 13:26 Wendy

Sue who lives at Rendlesham laid a few treats out on our search saturday-she told me yesterday the treats have been taken.This was at fire post 3,off the main road-turn right and follow the border fence left till you come to a set of buildings off the beaten track.She laid them there,it could have been another dog but doubtful as off the main track,also could have been deer.I;ll lay a trail of stinky tripe sticks friday,in hopes that deer wont touch those. Not losing hope!

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2010-01-26 21:04 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

I'm in contact with Cass every evening and sadly nothing to report. They are out everyday postering different areas and also walking everywhere. Abi is so well known in the area now I feel sure we will get some news of her soon. Stay safe Abi until you are found xxx

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2010-01-25 22:12 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Cassie it may be helpful if you could post the areas that still need doing within a 30 mile radius of Rendlesham Forest so if we have any helpers in that area they will come forward to help. My E-mail address is c.jermy@tiscali.co.uk if anybody needs posters x

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2010-01-25 21:13 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Thank you Wendy x

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2010-01-25 19:52 Wendy

Im happy to poster area between Ipswich and Rendlesham-sadly cant start till friday now because of work and fear that may be too late?If noone else can do it will start asap.   Ive got posters already    

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2010-01-25 19:45 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Is there anyone that could help poster the area in a 30 mile radius of Rendlesham Forest? Please E-mail me for posters and flyers on c.jermy@tiscali.co.uk

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2010-01-25 16:17 Liz Cox

Sorry to carp on about the t.v. but knowing lurchers, they run very fast for a short time, so if these wonderful people have searched all around the area and not found her, the chances are someone has her. Not neccessarily a bad thing. At least her muzzle will have been removed and she can eat. We have to be very positive and think that maybe this person just doesn't know what to do. I really hope she is home safe soon. Mine was missing for 18 months and came home, I feel very positive about Abi. X  

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2010-01-25 12:59 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Liz I have given the owner contact numbers for About Anglia and Look East. These are thier local news programmes not sure if they have contacted them x

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2010-01-25 11:31 Liz Cox

Has anyone contacted the T.V. yet?

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2010-01-25 11:08 JaneJDyfedZoo

I'm the other side of the country so unfortunately am unable to help join the search for Abi.  I have cross posted to everyone I know and asked them to cross post to hopefully widen the search.  I am praying that Abi is found well and reunited with her owners. God bless you all xx

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2010-01-24 22:10 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Thank you lurcherlot x

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2010-01-24 21:58 lurcherlot

We parked in the first car park off the Woodbridge Road B1084 (where there was a poster), walked alongside the airfield, then I suppose we did a vague horseshoe back to the Visitors Area, sometimes off the main tracks, so didn't follow any of the marked Trails. One woman we spoke to came from Snape and was unaware Abi was missing, the others didn't volunteer where they had come from but were shown her picture.    

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2010-01-24 20:58 Cassie

Naomi has kindly searched Tunstall Forest today, which is about 3 miles further on from Rendlesham Forest.  She met some mountain bikers, who often use this particular forest, and they have very kindly put up Abi's details on their website.  We have been out postering around Tunstall, Iken, Sudbourne and Orford areas today, so widening the search. We will not give up on Abi!

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2010-01-24 20:49 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Thank you lurcherlot for searching today for Abi x. HappyPaws4me I have E-mailed lurcherlot to find out the area she was in x

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2010-01-24 18:42 HappyPaws4me

Could LURCHERLOT be specific about where they were walking please? And also from which region those who hadn't seen the posters had come? Were they given fliers? This information  would be helpful as we would then be able to take action in the right places.Thank you. 

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2010-01-24 13:51 lurcherlot

Have been out searching for a few hours this morning - sadly no sighting. Quite a few people we spoke to were not aware that Abi was missing, so have hopefully spread the word a little further, although perhaps they came from further afield?

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2010-01-23 23:16 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

It seems very likely that Abi has moved on as Rendlesham Forest where she went missing from is so heavily postered that we would have had a sighting. We need posters in possible a 30 mile radius now of any wooded area where she can find cover and hopefully this will bring some sightings of her. Abi stay safe we are all looking for you xxx

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2010-01-23 18:35 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Duncan, Abi's owner has asked me to pass on his most sincere thanks for all the hardwork everyone is putting in to try and find Abi.

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2010-01-23 14:23 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Thank you Wendy, Sara, Heather and everybody else who is searching the area for Abi. It was good to meet some of you yesterday.If you know the area well that you are walking do get off the footpaths to search as she may be hiding out some where during the day and moving around when it is quieter. Hopefully we will have some good news soon x

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2010-01-23 13:56 Wendy

Three of us had a good walk this morning,no sightings but never give up!Sara is off this afternoon with another group,Im back tomorrow morning if my(broken)foot lets me.Many thanks HeatherP for the posters,most have been used now.  

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2010-01-23 11:45 Yasa

Hi Hayley - nice to see you posting. having been through it yourself. Thanks for that ! Lets hope she's found this weekend. Lots of lovely helpers on the case now. Fingers crossed.

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2010-01-23 09:39 looking for lurchers

Don't lose heart - I'm sure Abi will be home with you soon.  We've just got our two lurchers back, so happy endings happen all the time.  We're doing the rounds today to take down our posters, but will replace some with yours.  Good luck!

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2010-01-23 00:43 Yasa

Thanks Sara x

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2010-01-22 23:51 Sara

Also, I've rounded up a few greyhound owners tomorrow and we will continue to search tomorrow, just in case we find anything.  Cass and Helen, I'll give you a ring tomorrow morning.

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2010-01-22 22:30 Sara

Radio Suffolk are very good at letting us advertise greyhounds for adoption on a regular basis.  Contact Mark Murphy's show and they might help.  Or I can pursue if that would help.  Anything for Abi, my heart goes out to her owners.

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2010-01-22 20:18 Auntie Katie

I'm so sorry that she wasn't spotted today.  What a fantastic effort though - well done everybody!  x

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2010-01-22 17:20 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Can I just say a big thank you to everyone who turned out at such short notice on this wet day x.Thank you to the army (forgive me if you aren't army) runner who covered so much ground. We spoke to a lot of people and handed out many flyers between us.There were many posters up already in the forest thanks to the owner and friends. Sadly there is no news of Abi but the owner will returning later today (as he has done everyday to search) I have suggested that the dog warden,vets etc. be contacted again just to remind them that Abi is still very much missing. I will speak to the owner later tonight and suggest the local news on t.v. Thank you Liz for your suggestion x

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2010-01-22 17:02 Liz Cox

I don't know your area, but if they don't find her today, there is a chance someone picked her up. Have you contacted your local T.V. station? They are generally quite good on stories like this.

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2010-01-22 15:28 Yasa

No news of Abi yet I'm afraid. The weather is dreadfully wet and cold. A brilliant turn out of about 15 or so people I believe, but there may be more. They have all split up all over the forest. There are two army runners with pointers who are covering loads of ground. Staying positive, as there must be a breakthrough soon. Sorry nothing more at the moment.

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2010-01-22 10:28 Lin

Good luck with the search today everyone - and bless all of you that have turned out to help. Afraid I'm at work and wish I could have helped. I'm concentrating hard on Abi and wishing her to you - reward is a good idea and I hope that or the seach pays off and you get her back. Come on Abi - these people are out there to help you sweetheart! Thinking of you constantly, Lin xx

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2010-01-21 22:26 Shereen

Good luck tomorrow,My thoughts are with you ,and i hope tonight or tomorrow brings good news and gets Abi home where she belongs.xxx

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2010-01-21 22:24 littlehelper

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2010-01-21 22:23 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Thank you for all your messages of support. HeatherP the search was only really organised today. I know it's very short notice! Please E-mail me on c.jermy@tiscali.co.uk and in future I can send you information of dogs missing in your area x

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2010-01-21 21:50 littlehelper

Wish I could help but too far away, but my prayers are with you, I can't stop thinking about this one.

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2010-01-21 21:01 HeatherP

Sorry I can't join the search tomorrow but put up a couple of posters on the road through Rendlesham Forest tonight and laminated some for a friend to bring tomorrow (I'll be there in spirit). Sorry I didn't know sooner - will try to find out how I can get email alerts. Good luck with the search tomorrow. xx

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2010-01-21 18:30 annieb725

I too am a long way away, but really wish I could help - this is so awful, my thoughts are with you and poor Abi

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2010-01-21 16:31 Liz Cox

I'm afraid I am too far away to help, but Abi is on my mind all the time. I hope to God you find her tomorrow. poor little girl. X

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2010-01-21 16:13 Yasa

New Posters and flyers with reward emailed to Helen for distribution. These ones incorporate the reward now offered for Abi's safe return. Anyone wanting the new posters please post here. Good luck for the SEARCH PARTY TOMORROW.

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2010-01-21 13:37 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

THERE IS A SEARCH PARTY ORGANISED FOR TOMORROW There will be a search going on tomorrow from 10.30. If there is anybody who could help us with this please ring me on 07748946343 or E-mail me c.jermy@tiscali.co.uk. We need to find Abi.

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2010-01-20 22:49 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Thank you Hazel. I have now spoken to Sara and will be contacting her once I have spoken to Cass in the morning. Thank you Sara for coming forward to help Abi x

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2010-01-20 22:19 Yasa

Thanks Sara - received your message in admin and will give it to Helen x

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2010-01-20 21:14 Yasa

Thanks Sara - will alert co-ordinator helen. That is lovely of you. Sara - cant find your contact no on record. Could you please email it into admin with a message for Helen saying you wish to join a search. admin@doglost.co.uk Thank you x

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2010-01-20 17:24 Sara

Is it possible to post details here of when searches take place, I'm available to help out if I knew where to meet etc.

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2010-01-20 14:53 Yasa

MISSING 5 DAYS WEARING CLOSED IN TYPE MUZZLE - BUMP !

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2010-01-20 13:32 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Thank you for your comments and advice Lin. The owners have spoken to the travellers and are aware of Abi, so too is the Forestry Commission and the air base. There is a search going on today with horse riders, walkers etc. but Rendlesham Forest is quite a vast area with lots of places Abi could hide out if she was scared. I will hopefully be speaking to the owners later today to see how they have got on. Fingers crossed we have some news very soon xxx 

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2010-01-20 12:51 Lin

Also, there is still a traveller's site near to (what used to be) the front entrance of the American air base. A friend of mine telephoned the Forestry Commission this morning and they told him the travellers are lovely people that would definitely take good care of the dog if it happens their way - so it may be worth someone trotting along for a chat with them?  

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2010-01-20 12:43 Lin

Someone told me that the village shop in Hollesley would be a good place for a poster, if you've not already posted one there. If you can get enough people to help, would a search over the weekend be a good idea?    

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2010-01-20 11:32 Yasa

Thinking of you all - Good Luck with finding Abi safe today. I know how you all must be feeling. Stay strong x

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2010-01-20 10:23 SJ

Do we know what area of Rendlesham she was lost in so anyone in the vicinity who wants to search has some idea of where best to start their search?

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2010-01-20 09:52 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

The food from the feeding station was untouched last night. The owner took his other dog out into the forest and she did pick up a scent taking him into a very dense part, because it was 10 o'clock at night and the fear of getting lost the owner had to turn back. Sausages were cooked on a barbeque in the hope that this would entice Abi out. A search will contiune at first light today. Hoping to have some good news today xxx

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2010-01-19 22:08 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Just got a text from Naomi (helper) who is doing so much to help find Abi. Thank you x. The owners have set up a feeding station at the last place Abi was sighted and is also sleeping out again tonight in the car. Scent has again been laid in the area. A search party will be out first thing tomorrow.Local riders from the equestrian centre will also be out tomorrow to help with the search. Stay safe Abi until you are found xxx

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2010-01-19 15:18 Liz Cox

I really hope you find her soon. Watching your post closely. Good luck.  

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2010-01-19 10:49 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Received an E-mail off Cass (owner's friend) at mid-night and they had just got in from searching the area where Abi was last seen but sadly didn't see anything. All local farmers and gamekeepers are aware of Abi. Cass is going out at first light today and will be joined later by searchers. Everybody in the area is aware of Abi so hopefully we will get more sightings of her today. Come on Abi come home xxx

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2010-01-18 22:27 Lankeela

Lets hope this is her.  Fingers crossed for a good outcome.

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2010-01-18 20:58 Shereen

thats great! fingers crossed for good news!

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2010-01-18 20:15 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

There has been 2 reported sightings of Abi today in the forest. I have ran through with the owners what to do if Abi is seen near to them. Crouch down low, no eye contact etc. The owner has left old clothing, bedding, food and water again where Abi went missing from. Hopefully tomorrow we will have some good news x Stay safe Abi until you are found xxx

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2010-01-18 17:55 Yasa

Great there has been a sighting !  Thanks naomi for your help.

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2010-01-18 15:30 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Just had a txt from Naomi (dog lost helper who has kindly gone over to Rendlesham forest to help) that there has been a sighting of Abi. Fingers crossed that they can see her again and she is quickly caught xxx

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2010-01-18 10:57 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Have spoken to the owner's friend and there has been no news yet. The forestry people have been informed and also the air base nearby. Everyone is doing a brilliant job getting the word out about Abi. Hopefully we will hear some news soon xxx

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2010-01-17 22:27 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Thanks Hazel for the posters and flyers x. Have forwarded these to the owners friend who will print them off for the owner. I will also forward them to contacts I have in the area. Keep safe Abi until you are found xxx

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2010-01-17 22:12 Yasa

A4 Poster and flyers now created and emailed to co-ordinator Helen for distribution. Good Luck for finding Abi in the morning.

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2010-01-17 21:27 Shereen

I wish i was close so i could help in the search for Abi,have been on google earth and Rendlesham forest is huge,owner could definatly do with some help on this if there is any one local. I hope Abi is found soon.x

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2010-01-17 20:08 Yasa

Anybody who can help poster, you have to be registered and logged in, then temporary poster can be printed by clicking on DOG POSTER 1 above dog detail boxes, left hand side. Any help on the ground appreciated. ABI IS WEARING A CLOSED IN TYPE MUZZLE ! We are hopeing someone has picked her up, and will hand her in after the weekend. If not this is urgent !

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2010-01-17 20:04 Yasa

Photo received and uploaded ( thanks for help with weird file Jan). Will do poster and flyers as soon as I can tonight. Good luck with this babe x

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2010-01-17 18:30 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

I have spoken to a friend of the owners and Abi ran off after a walk in Rendlesham Forest when they returned to the car. She is wearing a muzzle.Dog wardens and local vets have all been informed and there are posters up in the area. Her owners have been sleeping in their car over night desperately hoping she will return. I have sent to the owners friend for her to pass on general information, contact numbers for Suffolk vets and rescue centres. I have also E-mailed scenting instructions. A photo will be with us shortly Stay safe Abi until you are found xxx

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