Reunited: Black And Tan German Shepherd Dog Female

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2011-10-25 11:14 Goldenfrodo

I am so pleased this gorgeous girl is now safe. Wishing Hera a long and happy life in her forever home xx

2011-10-25 05:32 Maggie

Whoop whoop, lovely to see Hera back with her owner, well done to finder.

Welcome home Hera, now you can start to enjoy your new life, keep safe and be happy xxx

2011-10-24 23:25 Neighbark

Phew - This poor dog was on my mind all day - SO pleased she's been found safely, and wish the best possible 'quiet' life for her now. As for the b.....d who left her there, well - it beggars belief! As for all you amazing Doglost team and helpers....you deserve a knighthood and this should be in the papers! How about getting a small book printed - showing the top 10 dog commands - in Polish, Greek, etc. etc. etc. :-)

Last edited: 2011-10-24 23:26:45 by Neighbark

2011-10-24 21:49 anka

Just to clarify - that place was not a handover stop. The courier was supposed to deliver the dog to my friend's place in London. He stopped there on his way there and called my friend (who was in London) with the news about dog escaping and saying he is not going to wait/look for the dog - he drove off, leaving the lost dog behind.

2011-10-24 19:55 zen

this is just brilliant news, i hope that this dogs can now learn to trust some one and live a long and happy life... i do wonder why hand overs take place in service stations and lay bys, when they can be such dangerous places if things to go wrong... stay safe now lovely girl..

2011-10-24 16:48 jobadger

Fabulous news. Welcome Hera! I hope you have a long and happy life with your new family. Congratulations to all concerned. Jo xx

2011-10-24 16:43 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

updated pictures sent to me of Hera in the car all safe and sound.

2011-10-24 16:29 kentdoglover

Brilliant news, one very lucky dog I would say considering the amount of traffic, the nearness of the motorway and the fast track rail link either side of the service station !!
Dog lost and Jane the Kent co-ordinator and everyone else involved were fantastic :)

2011-10-24 16:28 Unknown

So pleased that this girl has been found. Stay safe now Hera and have a great life in your forever homexxx

2011-10-24 16:13 anka

Jane mms/emaild you one photo, another one coming in a sec :)

Thanks a LOT for your help

Anna

2011-10-24 16:07 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

Yes is great news isnt it!!
Ewa did phone me to confirm he is with her and thank me for help. From conversation i think i heard correct but courier has NOT been paid - which is great so no bonus for him either LOL

She sounds determined to track him down probably back in Poland. Luckily she recons will be able to get duplicate passport and papeps via her vets if he does not respond and return them to her.


Great news and special thanks to Sue and Lorna who have been locally searching around and of immense help to the owner.

2011-10-24 16:00 anka

onfirmed, Hera is in the car with Ewa driving home to her new brother and sister :)


Again, thanks a million to everyone who got involved in the search......

:)

2011-10-24 15:13 anka

Just waiting for my friend to let me know she picked her up, last time I spoke to her she was about 30 miles from the kennels :)

2011-10-24 14:42 Deb4gsd

Absolutely brilliant news! when I last checked this morning she was still missing so went straight to LOST to see any updates only to find she had been moved to REUNITED and is safe and sound! such a relief, especially being lost near a motorway!Good luck in your new home Hera xx

2011-10-24 14:09 lesleyjane

Phew!!! Have a lovely life in your new home, Hera......hope you learn English quickly!!

2011-10-24 13:49 anka

Jane thanks a million - spoke to kennels myself, seems to be Hera, still had the lead attached, someone brought her in...

Ewa is driving there now, no idea how it is going to take her but she wil call me as soon as she confirms all.

Hera is in Viking Oak Boarding Kennels

Last edited: 2011-10-24 13:49:50 by anka

2011-10-24 13:47 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

GREAT news but would like 100% confirmation especially as alreadt been moved into reunite!

have text plus left message for dog warden to hold on delivery with trap

2011-10-24 13:42 anka

Poor Hera - despite having a correct passport.. still started her life in the UK as a refugee...LOL

Laughing now as knowing she is safe... but that was terrible time for Ewa and poor Hera...

She is going to join her new brother and sister this evening and hopefully will have a great life here.

Thanks a million everyone for all your help.....

Last edited: 2011-10-24 13:47:02 by anka

2011-10-24 13:33 anka

Hera was handed in to Viking Oak Boarding Kennels & Animal Sanctuary by a member of the public,just spoke to them, definitely Hera as still had her lead attached, she is fine but scared... Ewa is on her way to collect her now.....

Thanks a million everyone.......

Last edited: 2011-10-24 13:34:21 by anka

2011-10-24 13:30 Maggie

Whooooooooooooopppppppppppppppp Whoop, so so sooooo glad that someones got Hera, this as made my day :))))))))))))))))

I agree Anka, sometimes you just don't think BUT all that matters now is Hera x

2011-10-24 13:24 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Great news....

2011-10-24 13:18 anka

UPDATE

Someone just called my friend saying he got Hera.......My friend is waiting for the address and will be heading there right now.. she is driving from London though....

2011-10-24 13:16 anka

Maggie - just spoke to my friend about that as I was concerned too but I was told that she has found that "courier" from an advert on the net herself and arranged the travel herself. Obviously not taking personal/car details was not a very wise move but I am not here to judge that< just trying to help Hera in the little way I can....

2011-10-24 13:11 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Great work going on, she has been on my mind since last night, in work so cannot check for updates properly until home tonight.

Come on Hera we are all willing you to be with your new family. x

2011-10-24 13:08 Maggie

am i right in saying that hera was adpoted from Poland? if so wouldn't the people who organised her travel to here have the couriers car details? would of thought so for safty reasons

2011-10-24 13:03 anka

Nope... we dont have that...

All we know that it was a white van...

Jane thanks so much for trying - I would have thought they keep chip details of the dogs coming over... learnt something today

2011-10-24 12:54 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

Lovely lady called Amanada phoned back but they needdeatils such as a name or registartion number in order to find deatils- that is what we do not have.
She is phoning a contact at Euro tunnel to see if they might have deatils and will let me know.

Chip number does not help as they dont keep record of it!!

2011-10-24 12:47 KarenW

Hi - I live in ME4 so about 10 mins from Maidstone. Let me know if you need another couple of pairs of hands tonight as me and OH are used to big dogs and could get there to help once I'm home from work - I usually get back by about 6 if that's any use, I could be at the services by half past ish or is that a bit too late?

2011-10-24 12:37 anka

Jane - thanks a million... yes, they came via the tunnel, not the ferry...it was the night from Friday to Saturday so 21st to 22nd October.

They should be able to find his details just by Hera's chip number....

Last edited: 2011-10-24 12:42:29 by anka

2011-10-24 12:34 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

spoken to a lady at border control although not her area she has taken deatils and will find outwhat she can and ring me back- i hope i was corrct in saying came over via tunne not ferry ?

2011-10-24 12:26 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

I will see what i can find out .

2011-10-24 12:20 anka

"Courier" still not answering his UK or polish mobile.

Does anyone know what would be the number to call at immigration to get his full details?

When Hera was crossing the border, Folkstone I believe - they would have taken all driver's details including car reg number...

But - will they release it to the owner of the dog?

2011-10-24 12:10 anka

It is Lorna actually, sorry got the name wrong...

2011-10-24 12:07 anka

teksting Lorna's number now

Last edited: 2011-10-24 12:14:21 by anka

2011-10-24 11:55 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

yes spoken to Laura- extreemly hlpful and knowledgable- and was saving her number when i stuipidly delelted instead of saved !!

if you have her number please text me it as she will also be there tonight so handy to have numbers. No sightings as yet today. Kentdoglover has been walking around and asking people but nothing seen today.

2011-10-24 11:18 anka

Jane - glad you and Lorna spoke as she has seen Hera several times yesterday.

Hope Hera can be caught and taken to her new home soon.

Thanks ever so much for all the help.

Last edited: 2011-10-24 12:14:34 by anka

2011-10-24 11:13 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

spoken to launa who is helping and has sighted dog yesterday. She will be there tonight as weell. she has a great understanding of dogs behaviour. 2 officers from kent police are aware as were there when dog was sighted.

CANOT EMPHATHISE ENOUGH THIS DOG IS VERY NERVOUS AND NEEDS CONFIDENCE BUILT UP BEFORE APPROACHES MADE. IF IN DOUBT PHONE NUMBER ON SIGHT TO CONFIRM SIGHTINGS.

2011-10-24 11:09 Maggie

You are ALL doing a fantastic job!! I'm glad Hera is staying in same area and taking food - I feel it won't be long till this furbaby is caught!! Keep up the good work xx

2011-10-24 10:08 anka

Just spoke to my friends and logged on here.

My friend's name is Ewa.. she is the owner of the poor dog.

I understand CJ called her but Ewa's English is not fluent - waiting for CJ's number and will be calling you to translate, hope this is ok?
I do nto drive, have no car - can not come and help with search... But Ewa will be there in the evening.


Thanks a million for all the help.

Hera has now spent 3 nights outside :(

Last edited: 2011-10-24 10:15:51 by anka

2011-10-24 10:02 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

thanks thats great . remeber to advise SHE IS VERY NERVOUS >

food will be best way but not too much. no challenging eye contact move slowley head down speaking softley.

It appears she is well trained so best use command STAY which is Zostan- pronounced as it looks.

2011-10-24 10:00 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

All set for meeting tonight . Kent doglover living the closest is going now to check on route to her horses. She will aslo be best as number to use if caught as can get there quickest and used to handling dogs as does rescue work as well. She is also trying to get a few helpers locally as well.

2011-10-24 09:45 Melm3005

My partner is in that area regularly and is there as we speak. Have shared on fb to enlist help of our polish friends too. Let's hope she comes out soon x

2011-10-24 09:43 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

THANKS thats great-i will give you a call to update.My neighbour was just going out but coming around this afternnon to call and explain in polish whats happenning.

Dog warden delivery trap today probably this morning but cannot stop. i have managed to contact site mangaement and they are helping find a place to store until it can be set.

2011-10-24 09:23 kentdoglover

I live very close to the service station area so am able to check regularly, Is there any time arranged for a group search?

2011-10-24 09:04 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

Ok sorting trap. Popping next door to see if my polish neighbour is in so she can advise more in Polish. A feeding station has already been set and Hera is taking food. staying in same area .Anka will be coming back at 6 tonight so trap should be set by then.

Need to brush up on Polish commends as well !!

2011-10-24 08:46 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

I will make contact to assist as much as able but although about 20 mins away have no transport as do not dirve.
I will contact NHW alerts police dog trainers. services comes off motoway at a slip road purpose built. hopefully noise of traffic will push her behind heading for hollingbourne broad street which if she bears left will go onto the pilgrims way.

IF NEEDED I have large trap close- COLIN dog warden asford nearest i will put him on stand bye !!

2011-10-24 08:05 Unknown

WHOOPS I MEANT TO SAY POLISH. SORRY ANKA, MY ERROR.

2011-10-24 08:00 Unknown

Just checking on Hera. At lease people know now some commands in Greek. Thanks anka.

2011-10-24 00:46 anka

come here - chodz tutaj
come to me - chodz do mnie
sit - siad
stay/wait - zostan
wait - czekaj

Last edited: 2011-10-24 00:47:32 by anka

2011-10-24 00:41 anka

Roadchef Maidstone
Hollingbourne Kent
ME17 1SS

this is the location where hera is ...

2011-10-24 00:40 Neighbark

A greek rescue dog was recently caught after someone posted the Greek word for 'come or come here' the dog stopped and allowed itself to be caught. So WHAT is the Polish word or command for 'come, sit stay' ? This command should be noted and learned by everyone directly involved in trying to find Hera.... It could make all the difference! What a magnificent dog, I do hope she can be caught and start a happy life in England.

Last edited: 2011-10-24 00:43:25 by Neighbark

2011-10-23 23:54 anka

Another friend posted on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=248649215184487&pending&context=create

2011-10-23 23:47 anka

Majorjet - thanks a lot for that,

I have a GS myself, my friend already has 2, Hera is her 3rd one, adopted from Poland. She was in a private run dog hotel for the past 6 months to complete her paperwork to enable her to travel here to my friend, her new home. Hera is a rescue dog.

Last six months she lived with several other GS in the dog hotel (not a shelter, home based fostering place that my friend paid for) but she does not know her new owner which of course NOW is a problem....

My friend will drive back there tomorrow evening, she has a child here and 2 other GS and nobody really to leave them with..

What a horrible situation...

She never met Hera, she adopted her without seeing her so hera does not know her as such, will not react to her voice...

I know exactly what you say about tem being one person's dogs... mine one is flat by my feet too...

Thanks again

2011-10-23 23:43 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

anka I've added to the details about her being chipped in POLAND. Great she is staying in one area, it is IMPORTANT no-one tries to catch her but gain her trust. Keeping everything crossed for her. I've had GSD's since 1980 and know how much they are a one man dog and very wary of strangers. x

2011-10-23 23:34 anka

Just looked through insurance papers that my friend sent me via email - there is no chip number there :(

The courier who has all paperwork does not answer hi UK or Polish mobile....

Hera was chipped in Poland for her passport etc - I guess wherever she crossed the borde with the courier on Fri night should have her chip number?

Called vets in that area and also a lorry company who's drivers often stop there - all are going to keep an eye out for her.

Thanks everyone for all the help, looking, crossposting or just simply keeping yur fingers crossed for Hera....

2011-10-23 23:31 anka

Majorjet - thanks a lot for that.

It is such a shame that when my friend called RSPCA they have flatly refused to help - despite having trained people AND suitable equipment for catching dogs...

Hera must be terrified.. will be her third night out alone.... :(

2011-10-23 23:29 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Photo now uploaded, she is gorgeous. x

2011-10-23 23:27 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

anka, thanks for the update I will sort the photo/s out before logging off. x

2011-10-23 22:31 anka

Sorry, a better photo of Hera:

http://is03.thegumtree.com/image/extrabig/94887959.jpg

Could someone upload pls? Thanks a million....

2011-10-23 22:30 anka

Hello,

I have posted another, better photos of hera on the Gumtree ad that I have put for her, if someone could upload it to here please that would be great.

Hera was seen again today around 5pm around the same place by a lady who called my friend and is trying to help - the lady is a dog behaviurist and will try to catch hera but hera does not want to come to anyone. She must be terrified poor thing.

She seems to stick around the place/spot where she run out of courier's car so the lady will try to call her into her car tomorrow early morning when it may be a bit quieter.

We are very worried about Hera being so close to the motorway but relieved she seems to stick around one place.

She may need to be caught into a cage but my friend could not find anyone/anywhere to borrow one of the trapping kind of cages - it does not help that my friend lives in London and Hera escaped in Maidestone.

MY friend had to go back home as she has a child and other 2 dogs at home but she is in tocuh with POlice who also saw Hera and the lady sho has offered her help.... My friend did not catch that lady's name - is she reads it here, big thanks to her for all the help.

All Hera's paperwork (pasport) is with the courier who now does not answer his phone, my friend will try to get the chip number from the insurance that she has bought for Hera here while the dog was still in POland - they should have a record of this.

Thank you all so much for all the help and cross posting everywhere.

Anna

2011-10-23 22:26 zen

lost for words...may this lovely girl stay safe untill someone comes to help her..

2011-10-23 21:01 Unknown

Sorry to see Hera is missing. Fingers xd she will be found SOON. Will pray for her safe return.

2011-10-23 20:58 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Details updated to show up on her DL poster. Keeping everything crossed she is found soon and is reunited with her family. Good luck. x

2011-10-23 20:52 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Copied from GUMTREE add:

Hera is a 2 yo rescue dog that was being transported from Poland to her new owner here in UK.

She escaped from the courier's van at around 1am at night from Friday to Saturday, she was last seen at the Services in Maidestone last night.

She is very scared, she was wearing a metal collar with black lead attached to it.

If you spot her or manage to catch her - pls give her frantic owner a ring on 07856179359 .

She is only used to Polish language, may not react to anyone calling her.. terribly difficult situation.

Vets in the area, lorry driver's companies, RSPCA and Police have been notified. Also posted on Dogs Lost, National Pets Register etc etc

Hera is microchipped.

Pls call her owner on 07856179359 if you have seen her. Owner lives in London, she spent a lot of time looking for Hera around Maidestone but had to travel back home to her kids and other dogs.

Please keep on eye out for Hera...

2011-10-23 20:52 Maggie

also they have spelt her name Hera? - Your very welcome x

2011-10-23 20:51 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Photo of Hera now uploaded. x

2011-10-23 20:48 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Thanks Maggie I will have a look and copy over. x

2011-10-23 20:47 Maggie

This dog is also on Gumtree with a Photo!!
Here is the link to it so you can then copy the photo and add on here

http://www.gumtree.com/p/pets/female-german-shepherd-missing--maidestone-m20-service-area/90305553

2011-10-23 19:27 Deb4gsd

disgusting, the company need to be named and shamed so no one uses them again for similar work, and as for the courier himself, he needs to be sacked!

2011-10-23 18:23 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

They would not even stop to look for her just rang potential owner to say she had escaped....

2011-10-23 17:55 Deb4gsd

Poor girl, hope she is found very quickly and safe! Have shared on FB and have seen a lot of posts on FB already shared by friends and GSD owners!!
As for the couriers........respectable words fail me!!!!!

2011-10-23 16:26 DogLostRiverlady

Have put Heree on twitter + will circulate

2011-10-23 15:19 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Poster e mailed to helpers in ME5,7,8,9,10,13,14,17.