Reunited: Fawn Brindle Whippet Male

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2011-11-06 22:49 Meru

Brilliant news! Welcome home Whippet - stay safe now little man xx

2011-11-06 11:38 Goldenfrodo

What a relied this boy is safely back homex
Well done to everyone who helped.

2011-11-06 08:23 Gillian

Thanks for the lovely update. Whippet sounds quite a character. As an owner of two whippets myself I know how clever (and devious!) they can be! Think it's a great idea to put up Thank You posters - really sounds as though the local community all pulled together to help you get him back. I've seen Becka's photo of him lying on his duvet - he looks shattered, poor boy. So pleased it all ended happily xxx

Last edited: 2011-11-06 08:24:24 by Gillian

2011-11-06 01:24 shell

This is brill news have been cross posting this boy like mad. Maybe if this boy is an escape artist would be worth investing in a tracking collar :-) xx

2011-11-05 23:20 smithy

Well well Whippet all I can say is a massive thank you to all concerned in bringing this very elusive but also very clever boy home & what a tale we have to tell his owners when they return from hols on Thursday. A special thanks goes out to Tommy & Becca who both went beyond the call of duty on this one & also to mention all the other helpers who came out looking whether through Dog Lost or from seeing the posters & just wanting to help. The amount of phone calls too was amazing, Thursday afternoon was crazy when Whippet got himself onto Eastway then Pittman Way visiting Homeserve, Asda & the main Post Office truck yard, my phone went about 20 times in the hour. I want to post some pics of him but I can't suss it out just yet how too & the lack of sleep is catching up with me so I'm hitting the sack with Whippet at the foot of my bed on his quilt safe n sound - thanks again everyone!

2011-11-05 20:04 jobadger

So pleased you're home safe and sound little man! You don't want to be out there tonight. Jo xx

2011-11-05 15:50 staffiemum

im so pleased whippet has been found safe and well , thank you for the text letting me know !!its the best middle of the night text ever !! well done to all involved in finding this escape artist , stay safe now whippet.... nicola x

2011-11-05 14:15 mumstaxi

been to see willow the wisp whippet whippet,what a beautiful handsome dog he is. very timid doesnt appear to be too bad after his days on the run has a few small battle scars, hes supporting a posh new collar with a tag on saying in the dog house lol x 2 releived carers while i was there he actually opened the conservatory door and got out he puts his paw on the hand and pulls it little tinker he went round to the side of the property i pulled the door open, he looked at the front gates looked at the door i open ed and came in phwew! his one good escape artist. i along with everyone involved are so very pleased hes back safely the posters worked brilliantly and andy has got some posters to put up thanking people for their help.i might get some sleep tonight.without the network of support out there this could have turned out differently but hes back hes safe and probably had enough walks for a month bless you whippet please stay safe now, jan and andy you were both fantastic. welcome to dog lost xxxxx

Last edited: 2011-11-05 14:17:21 by mumstaxi

2011-11-05 12:47 Unknown

So pleased this escape artist has been found. Stay safe now Whippet.

2011-11-05 11:18 Whippetlover

Brilliant news. Well done everyone. Stay safe Whippet! x

Last edited: 2011-11-05 11:21:47 by Whippetlover

2011-11-05 09:50 DogLostOwl

Well done to everyone who worked so hard to get this boy safe. You are all BRILLIANT xxx

2011-11-05 09:36 Emma Thompson

That is fantastic news! Everyone can rest easy now knowing that he'll be safe and warm whilst the fireworks are going off tonight. Well done everyone!!

2011-11-05 09:29 lisaw

YIPEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!! Am so pleased, well done to you all, fantastic job xxxx

2011-11-05 09:19 Unknown

Wonderful news! Well done to everyone who has worked so hard. Welcome home and stay safe :)xxx

2011-11-05 08:50 PARKY987

Well done all, Tommy go get a good rest you deserve it girl. What a relief for Andy and Jan, may go for a sneeky peek today. Andy can put away the headache tablets now. We just knew the trap would work, although he is a very clever boy, may have been tired but always looking for an escape route when spotted. ps the locals were fantastic as well, none stop calls when spotted.

2011-11-05 08:37 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

WOO HOO absolutely FANTASTIC news.

WELL DONE Mumstaxi, Andy, Jan and everyone who has helped you are all STARS. Great he is back before all the main fireworks go off.

Have great pleasure in moving him into the BLUE welcome HOME Whippet look forward to the REUNITED photo/s. Sending you lots and lots of hugs and kisses. xxx

2011-11-05 08:28 Gillian

Any chance of that pic being posted on here at some point - would so love to see a photo of him as we've only had the one of a similar dog on his poster :)

2011-11-05 08:24 Witchy-poos

It is fabulous news - so glad this little one is safe & warm now. :-)
He was so hungry he went for the food in the trap straight away. Wonderful to see the pic of him relaxing on his duvet after so many days & nights out there on his own!!
Well done to Andy & Jan & Mumstaxi & everyone else that's helped - brilliant result!

2011-11-05 08:19 Gillian

Brilliant, brilliant news! First thing I did when I woke up was grab the phone and have a look to see if there was any news - this has made my day. Well done to everyone who helped to catch him. Would love to see a photo of him some time :) x

2011-11-05 07:31 mumstaxi

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO WIPPETS BEEN CAUGHT GOT AT CALL ABOUT 1 AM THIS MORNING***********************************FAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANATSIC*************** A MILLION THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO HAS HELPED ANDY AND JAN HAVE BEEN ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT GOING TO SEE THIS LITTLE MONKEY TODAY.*********************

2011-11-04 22:40 mumstaxi

hi lisa and emma could you please text your numbers and names to me could possibly need your help thanks your for caring and your kind offers 07934535543

2011-11-04 22:36 Gillian

Hope the trap gets him tonight!

2011-11-04 22:33 mumstaxi

hi everyone what another day,just in from 3.30 today chasing round again, but as said whippett seen around 8 am this morning has eaten i wnet to his resting place in the field around 11.30 today and eventually managed to get within 6 feet of him he was led down but watching his exit route had a bit of bacon then he stood up scratched the floor had a number 1 & 2 and calmly walked off, he is looking a little stiff on his back end when standing up but looks to be okay.just after 3.50 ish i went back to the school to check his feed point and andy rang me to say caretaker cornered him but he got away and just as he said that whippett appeared in front of me looked at me and walked off down to the field. trap put in position and andy jan myself and becky went back to the house then the calls started he set off down blubells way again then next few calls fernyhalgh lane tescos anderton arms pub and back round again then becky spotted in a field. pitch black and little foggy now stopped 2 policemen they took the contact details then had another drive round, decided to set off home about 9.40 just got in and jan phoned as they went to check the trap whippett just coming off the field he saw them turned and went back into the field, so relief he got back safely but he did this route yesterday but in the afternoon, up at the tesco it was really busy with traffic and THANK YOU domonique for spotting him and herding back away from the traffic THANK YOU becky who was still around searching about 10pm, so fingers crossed for the nect 12 hours with bonfire night tomoorw thanks again for all the texts and sorry couldnt get back to you all

2011-11-04 20:29 lisaw

Is there any news on this little one, have been thinking about him all day, am happy to help tomorrow night if that's any good?

2011-11-04 16:05 Emma Thompson

If you need a hand monitoring the trap over the weekend then let me know

2011-11-04 10:16 Gillian

That's really good news. Could you put it just outside the gates? If there's nice tasty, smelly food in there he might just pop in to take a look before going through the gap!

2011-11-04 09:43 mumstaxi

good news trap offered andy collecting today now to work out best place to put and how to monitor as school gates closed at the weekend only access is through the gap where whippet comes through via the fields at the back

2011-11-04 08:11 mumstaxi

just received call from andy didny visit his house during the night but when he went up to school a lady had seen him going back down the path to the field where hes been hiding so clever little fella found his way back and has eaten dry food at back of school hopefully can get trap sorted i thing thats the only way we are going to catch

2011-11-03 21:20 mumstaxi

what a day today. this little one has been seen at 9 am on watling street road near durton lane midgery lane post office he certainley kept us on our toes, but he hasnt been back to the food sources since 5 am yesterday, the sightings were brilliant to follow hes like willow the wisp but hes very frightened thanks to dominique and witchy poss for coming today a big thanks to heather and also big t hank yous to all the people offering help texting to ask how we are doing with our search and offering advice any offers of help are more than welcome but WE REALLY NEED A TRAP because even with 20 volunteers we wouldnt catch him so fingers crossed he finds his way back to his food anyone with offers of advice can post here or on my facebook page . to all who have texted me i apolgise if i havent got back to you i just been that tied up come on whippet the whippet give up now im too old to keep running round we want you back home boy x

2011-11-03 14:14 Witchy-poos

Thanks Helen - I'll let Andy know. I've just been down & there are a lot of sightings being called in which is fabulous - enough this morning that he could be tracked. He's been settled in a field twice this morning but we couldn't get anywhere near as he spooks so easily - as soon as anyone gets within sight he's off. I took a lovely calm lurcher boy down today to see if we could put him more at ease & he was very interested but still spooked & ran. He is at the moment staying in the immediate area but he's 7 days out now so we're in danger of him moving on. Carer is doing everything possible to get him back but he's a very frightened boy.

2011-11-03 13:44 millyandmegwhippet

Hi, have seen your request for help via the post on Scruples' facebook page. I live in Preston and am able to help with watching the trap. I sent my mobile number to the contact number on doglost yesterday so you should be able to contact me. Please let me know if I can help.
Helen

2011-11-03 11:18 Witchy-poos

I know where we can get a trap, we've borrowed it before BUT it can't be left unattended so we need day & night watchers 24/7, not easy. I am following the updates but I've been too busy to get down & help search - I have driven past & stopped to have a look a few times when I've had a spare half hour. I will nip down for an hour or so shortly & see if I can help. We need to get this boy in & I'm trying to rally helpers but not come up with any yet.

2011-11-03 00:15 shell

Hi Any New on this boy. Poor little one must be so scared out of his wits but i think he so wants to trust of he would not keep coming back. fingers crossed and will ask about traps for you x

2011-11-02 22:01 Gillian

Where have you tried to get a trap from? Someone on my Facebook page has suggested a gamekeeper (don't know if there are any up your way) or someone from pest control who may have a fox trap? Have you tried the dog warden or the RSPCA?

Last edited: 2011-11-02 22:12:10 by Gillian

2011-11-02 21:38 Gillian

I've posted on my Facebook page to see if anyone in the Preston area has a trap or knows where to get one - I have a few Friends up that way. Really hope you can get one from somewhere x

2011-11-02 20:38 mumstaxi

struggling for a trap, thank you to everybody that came to help today, this little dog is so very very scared i waited on the school tonight jan and andy nipped to shop, whippet came from the fileds and round the corner to his food source i approached very slowly and park my cark across the opening there was small gap to the left and me on the right, whippett came towards me moved to the left so did i then just as quick he moved to the right i did manage to touch him but a couple of inches short of his collar, he disappeared ino the woods,15 mins later he came out and tuned away from the direction of the food source went down to the hill and under the school gates, but i didnt realise gates had been locked so reversed to the other exit and lost sight of him, i could really kick myself we are all trying so hard to catch him but he is as i say very nervous and skittish doesnt seem to trust many people. its quite upsetting knowing hes out there on his own in this wether and bonfire night is closing in he is minutes away from the motorway any advise anyone? PLEASE PLEASE WE NEED A TRAP thank you

2011-11-02 18:52 Whippetlover

Can anybody from Dogs Lost lend a trap or know somebody that can lend a trap?

2011-11-02 16:21 rachelhayball

Have you tried the old BBQ trick? Sometimes nervy (and hungry) dogs will approach if there are interesting smells about. Also does he tend to approach other dogs? You could try walking round with another dog.

Try local pest control companies for a trap. Good luck and please shout if our local volunteers can help in anyway. scruplesteam@yahoo.co.uk x

2011-11-02 14:30 Gillian

I don't know much about trapping lost dogs but it does sound as though it would work with Whippet as he seems to be hanging about in the same area and spotted quite a lot. Hope you get some success with securing one and capture him soon x

2011-11-02 14:13 mumstaxi

hi everyone, nothinbg at all last night after i left had 4 volunteers contact me, this morning got a text from any (carer) at 5.30 yes a.m. whippet twice been up the drive of the house then ran back into the private school. went to fulwood road around 10 and jan (carer with andy) just walking back from the school , sighted again, then andy a volunteer and jan went to look for him and jan spotted him curled up fast asleep she got within a couple of fett then he spotted andy and ran off again back to the school he seems to be sleeping in a dip in the field.been securing the garden at jan and andy when he hopefully comes back again. jan the volunteer looks very similar to the whippetts owners wife, i left 12.30 and jan going out again to try again with him. have laid a chicken trail from the school to the house about 100-150 feet away hes so very near yet so far he absolutely scared.waiting confirmation on a trap but im getting very worried with bonfire night approaching, going back today around 4pm jan and andy do a brilliant job

2011-11-02 13:19 Gillian

Just be careful that too many people looking don't freak Whippet out even more! Have you found out any more about a trap? Good luck and hope he's back home with you soon

2011-11-02 12:09 rachelhayball

After seeing the post on facebook asking for help, we have posted it on our (scruples whippet rescue) wall. It looks like some people who can come out and help

2011-11-02 12:06 Goldenfrodo

Thanks mumstaxi for your help.
Come on Whippet let yourself be caught.
Have bumped due to the sightings.
Keeping fingers tightly crossed he's home soon.

2011-11-01 23:35 mumstaxi

everyones been out again today andy (carer)got a call from school with sighting of whippet today and also whippet been up andys drive but escaped again(quite large garden) we think he ate overnight or this morning as food dish empty but a cat has been seen close to his food supply. for the past few days andy has had several reported sightings of whippett but the last one was about 10-11 this morning and there has been nothing since. this seems unusual for whippet had established a pattern and the last sighting was under the motorway bridge on blubell way heading towards red scar and then nothing. i asked for volunteers on fb in the area who come help search and 4 people have offered which is great so we have seven now. sadly whippet is very skittish and running very very scared so catching him is going to be difficult we need a confined area, and possible a trap is the way to go, i am looking into this now. he is very very close to the motorway and bonfire night is closing in. poor andy has today been walking round with liver and other smells smeared onto his trousers in the hope that whippet will pick this up so fingers crossed we get him home very soon

2011-10-31 12:53 mumstaxi

went out again this morning got call from andy whippet just been back to the house but escaped through hedging passed andy and myself and back through bushes into the field he was seen in yesterday hopefully he will go back home again today fingers crossed very sensible whippet he seems to be staying away from the noise and traffic. really do hope he goes back again today, food out for him and his bed so hoping xxxxxxx

2011-10-30 19:54 smithy

Whippet (also his name) has been sighted 3 times today on Fulwood Row, then the field that goes behind Sandybrook Close towards the motorway, then I got to within about 30 yards of him in the fields across from Norman Jepson where the kids ride their motorcross bikes. Lost sight though so another night out for Whippet, at least he is trying to stay in the area even though he is not familiar apart from one walk he had around those fields. Thanks for all the help so far.

Last edited: 2011-10-30 19:55:15 by smithy

2011-10-29 13:18 smithy

Hi all thank you so much for you support, we have just been to sundown dog kennels but no luck. Posters at supermarkets and jtf, now on our way to lytham to see if he's headed off home. Will be putting posters at all local vets and and pet stores

Last edited: 2011-10-29 13:42:47 by smithy

2011-10-29 13:01 Emma Thompson

I'm on Rose Lea so can help look. Just been out with my dog for a good hour, round all the fields/woods round Fernyhalgh Lane/fulwood row area. Will definitely keep looking out for him. Just to let you know though, the poster on the gate at the end of fulwood row has been tied round the post and gate so it now won't open, tried to get it off and fix it myself but wasn't able to. Hope he turns up soon

2011-10-28 22:30 Gillian

I have a friend who works for the Royal Mail in Preston. She's put an alert out to all the posties in the area - hope you get some news soon x

2011-10-28 22:03 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Thanks everyone for helping in the search for him greatly appreciated. Keeping everything crossed he is back with his carers soon, especially before his owners get back from their hols. x

2011-10-28 21:08 mumstaxi

just got back in met up with people looking after whippett spoke to several people put some posters up but no sightings have informed sundown and elswick kept my eyes open for dusty too x

2011-10-28 18:52 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Thanks smithy for the update, I've updated the details and photo to show up on his DogLost poster which can be printed directly by selecting 'View Poster'. x

2011-10-28 14:39 smithy

He escaped on Fulwood Row about 9pm last night then was last seen on Squirewood/Teil green around 10pm by a resident.

2011-10-28 14:32 Witchy-poos

Yep, area would help a lot, I can help looking too. Hope he's home soon.xxx

2011-10-28 13:19 quirky

Is there any chance of being more specific on where the dog is missing from?
I shall keep my eyes peeled anyway but I am happy to go out looking if I know whereabouts to look.

2011-10-28 13:00 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Poster emailed to helpers in PR1,2,3,4,5.