Lost: Brown Border Terrier Male In Scotland (ML3)

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2012-01-28 19:03 DogLostLostdogs ScotlandSable - Regional Co-ordinator - Scotland

Thanks Poshbird. This is Blackpool area.

2012-01-28 15:44 poshbird

Aspen Valley Kennels direct on 01254 871913.

not sure how far away this is but border terrier found here

2012-01-25 09:42 shirls

I have posted Watsons details on Truck Net forum with a link to this page. Hope he's found soon.

2012-01-17 22:54 gailcreid

Spent some time at the services tonight to see if I could spot Watson, going again to the area tomorrow.

2012-01-17 11:34 Carole

I walked my dogs through Chatelherault for 2.5 hrs yesterday. Sadly no news. Is there any more info re possible sightings Fri/Sat.

2012-01-16 08:38 DogLostLostdogs ScotlandSable - Regional Co-ordinator - Scotland

Bumped due to sightings.

2012-01-15 17:27 astro2011

Me and my pup are going to have a look about the two possible sighted areas tomorrow.

2012-01-14 20:39 carol

there has been two possible sightings of Watson on friday and today (saturday) in the Chatelerhault Country Park and Hamilton Golf Course (Riccarton)area.
Partial Postering has been done today and more postering will be done tomorrow.
if you are in this area please keep an eye for Watson we really need this wee guy home.

2012-01-13 12:09 T22all

I presume you have seen the border terrier posted on this site as found yesterday?

2012-01-12 19:00 reilly

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2012-01-08 21:22 Evie

Thank you all for the continual help and support in looking for watson. Our house feels empty and it's horrible without him. I cannot express how grateful I am for your help. It makes me feel better in this terrible situation.

2012-01-07 18:28 bcKing

Watson facebook page has just been updated: NEWS OF WATTIE BY HOMEBASE 10 MINUTES AGO! by pc world, currys etc..

2012-01-07 15:21 Carole

Have just walked round Hamilton golf course which is at the other side of the service station. Tried to look in the nature reserve too. Saw deer but sadly no sign of Watson.

2012-01-06 21:54 lozzibear

Do you think there is any chance he could have found his way up to Baron's Haugh/Dalziel Estate? There is a woodland path that leads from the Strathclyde Park up to Baron's Haugh, and it isn't far from the area where he went missing.

2012-01-06 20:56 astro2011

I will be at Strathclyde park tomorrow. I'll be with the puppy so can't go to far. If I have time ill go out myself later in the day to look.

2012-01-05 17:02 Vonnie

Yvonne G here. I went a drive into Bothwell 4ish to see if he could have went that way. I don't think so. Came back drove into Strathy at the woods then into the services where he bolted. Hopefully the deer lead him back the way to strathy as it has so much land back there. I am sending pawsitive thoughts that Watson is found/shows himself very soon. The amount of people out looking for him has been terrific.

2012-01-05 14:02 Kaydee

@the beard, Julie, Simon and the girls said he ran into the area where the big pond is heard him bark for a minute or so then nothing:(. This area has been searched on numerous occassions as have the surrounding areas, my husband and my self are just back we must have just missed you we got there around 11 we have put up more posters round the pathways but as you were saying the area is heavily flooded. He could be virtually anywhere at this stage, a sighting would be amazing as then we would know where to go from here, I have also visited Bothwell Cat and dog home again, becoming a regular :) no news there. Jill- If you would like to contact me re - searched areas ect 07850016135

Last edited: 2012-01-05 14:22:32 by Kaydee

2012-01-05 12:04 thebeard

When Watson ran off can you tell me what direction he took to give me a better idea of an area he might be lying low in?

2012-01-05 09:07 thebeard

Going back down to search initial lost area again with my son and Spike (Border Terrier) about 1030 today to see if there are any tracks in the wooded area next to the Mausoleum.
Update;- Spent about an hour in the areas South of the service station and West of the golf range and also in the heavily wooded area around the Mausoleum. Both these areas are heavily flooded and I allowed Spike to have a free run about to see if he would encourage Watson to show himself. The underpass was flooded and we could'nt get through to the other side of the motorway to check there. Sorry but no news for you.

Last edited: 2012-01-05 11:55:54 by thebeard

2012-01-05 00:25 lozzibear

Oh, so sorry to hear Watson is missing :( I live near the Strathclyde Park so I will keep an eye out when I am out that way. I hope he is home very soon!

2012-01-03 19:54 Kaydee

Thanks again Linda - Jill

2012-01-03 19:22 DogLostLostdogs ScotlandSable - Regional Co-ordinator - Scotland

I did contact dog/man/kev twoce before the search on the 28th but he never got back to me. Will do so again just now though.

2012-01-03 18:57 Kaydee

Duplicate Post sorry

Last edited: 2012-01-03 19:02:16 by Kaydee

2012-01-03 18:57 Kaydee

Thanks Sable I agree, Today Carol has visited the area and again spoke to some dog walkers, If anyone Admin perhaps could get in touch with dog-man-kev It would be really good if we could speak to him regarding this as he states he has experience and he could maybe give us some advice, I have spoke to Julie tonight and Simon has been interviewed by the Hamilton advertisor so Watsons Story will be featured in this weeks Hamilton advertisor Julie and Simon have all my details and I have advised then I am happy to be contacted re any possible sightings or any information that needs followed up as I am in Wishaw.

2012-01-03 08:24 DogLostLostdogs ScotlandSable - Regional Co-ordinator - Scotland

Sometimes there are no sightings for around 3-4 days and then there are more. Depends on different things, like if they have moved to another corner of their territory or weather conditions etc.

2012-01-02 15:24 Vonnie

No sightings :( Walked round the Hamilton side, put flyers up around the entrances/exits, MCDs, KFC, Pizza Hut. Went up past the tunnel and the Mosoleum (sp?) then into the woods behind there and the Service Station. Met another friend as I was coming out of the woods, he was heading in and going around also. Kaydee is also out. We are doing all we can, hopefully he will be sighted soon. Come out from hiding Watson we're all trying to help you!

2012-01-02 14:04 lesleymcq

Been out to ss.p.c.a they have information on watson. Looked at all the dogs hes not there. Went to dogs trust, they dont take in strays, but have info on watson.

2012-01-02 12:37 carol

Great work everyone .....come on little Watson come out today your family want you home son....

2012-01-02 12:34 Loves Borders

Running off some more posters just now and will put them up this afternoon. Will also put a few in town centre. Also asked dog training club to post on their website. Every pair of eyes looking surely increases Watson chances of being reunited with his family!

2012-01-02 12:24 Vonnie

I am going down 1ish to have another look round where Kaydee and I were yesterday. I will also put flyers up at the retail park. Hopefully Watson will show himself very soon.

2012-01-02 08:59 DogLostLostdogs ScotlandSable - Regional Co-ordinator - Scotland

Bumped to to sighting. Thank you so much - everyone who is helping. Borders are very resourceful wee dogs and hopefully he will be caught soon and will be fine when he is.

2012-01-01 16:41 carol

carol here, spent afternoon looking until dark fell..no sightings however met lots of folk looking and also met the lady who sighted yesterday...(Elaine) this sounds like a positive sighting which is brillaint as Watson is then staying in the area he got lost and is likely to be going between the retail park for food and the service station/marsh area....i'm not an expert but i hope i am right. this is such a busy area so posters and awareness is so crutial..good luck to the evening watch folk :))
Also lets not forget to check police and Bothwell rescue centre daily and also there is every chance Watson is going into Strathclyde park through the walkway - however hope this is his triangle and he remains in area he was spotted in yesterday.

Last edited: 2012-01-01 16:45:55 by carol

2012-01-01 14:17 Kaydee

Update, 3 of us have searched full area this morning we left at 1pm, Carol is there just now as is another friend, no more sightings however he may be coming out at night another friend will be going over this evening,We spoke to lots of people today and searched the woods throughly, there was paw prints and fresh pooh which was definatley dogs, this was not in area where people walk there dogs, fingers are crossed that he is still in this area, if love borders can call me, I have some questions, dog man kev if you can offer any advice this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks to all who have gone out today, may 2012 bring Watson home.

2012-01-01 11:39 carol

can dog/man/kevin and loves borders please contact jill 078516135 (searching at the moment) need advice on footprints found and access to a trap if this sighting by loves borders is positive, fingers crossed...
I will be heading over to the service area later today...come out Watson your family want you home :))

Last edited: 2012-01-01 11:40:58 by carol

2012-01-01 09:45 Kaydee

Hi Loves Borders,Thanks very much for your information Im Jill one of the helpers who has been helping search for Watson, could you please give me a call on 07850016135 thanks

2011-12-31 18:09 Loves Borders

Don't want to get your hopes up, but just been for a walk around the Mausaleum in Hamilton with my wee BT, and I saw a small dog at the diagonally oposite end of the football field. I called and whistled and Frisa barked, but it ran off towards the underpass that leads through to Strathclyde Park. By the time we crossed the muck there was no sign of the dog and there was definately no people about. I didn't see it go through the underpass so it could have headed through the wooded area which would lead to the Service Station that Watson ran off from. I'll walk Frisa that way again over the next few days to see if we can see this wee dog again.

2011-12-31 08:47 DogLostLostdogs ScotlandSable - Regional Co-ordinator - Scotland

Hopefully he will be found soon and thankfully as he is chipped, he can be re-united with you asap.

2011-12-30 22:49 simon cullingworth

Watson is my families dog and it was my moment of carelessness that resulted in his bolting off after a deer that he had seen. I have been overwhelmed by the kindness and support of the doggie people in the Hamilton area who have been and continue to help us try to find him. One feels so helpless but my daughters have also done so much to help. He has a very strong hunting instinct and he is a very clever dog and I hope and pray that he will be found in or close to the Strathclyde Park where he was sighted last Tuesday. We live far from the area but my daughter Pippa is a student in Edinburgh so when you do find him she can come and collect him. Thank you to all of you who are helping.

2011-12-29 20:52 Pippa

please spread the word to locals on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Help-find-Watson/285306668184320?sk=wall

2011-12-29 15:18 carol

pippa I so hope you find watson and i'm sorry i'm not able to help in search at the moment. please do not give up key is awareness so poster poster etc.. he is so like davie who was lost for three weeks on the west highland way!!(29840)he was found well. good luck positive thoughts and i will post on facebook as i have many friends in glasgow area. you may have already been but chatlerault is not far from were you lost him this would be near the lower gardens of that park!

2011-12-28 20:34 Pippa

Thank you so much Jill, and everyone. We have to check out tomorrow but will come to Strathclyde on our way to Edinburgh. Thank you all

2011-12-28 20:17 Kaydee

Hi folks, there is a number of people going searching tomorrow round Strathclyde Park. So if you are reading this please cross post to facebook twitter tell your friends if you know anyone who lives in the Hamilton, Motherwell, Bellshill area please cross post, or go a walk down Strathclyde Park and have a look. Than

2011-12-28 16:47 allidog

Hi Pippa
We looked all over the ponds, he def not there, will try again at Strathy park tomorrow.

2011-12-28 16:31 DogLostLostdogs ScotlandSable - Regional Co-ordinator - Scotland

Possible he is around the country park Pippa. Dogs often like those sort of places. Lots of places to hunt and also shelter.

Last edited: 2011-12-28 16:32:09 by Sable - Regional Co-ordinator - Scotland

2011-12-28 15:38 Pippa

Thank you so much to everyone who came today. A possible sighting the other side of the motorway, at Strathclyde country park by the amusement park. We haven't been advertising that side at all but have left flyers at the theme park and alerted staff today. Thank You

2011-12-27 16:12 DogLostLostdogs ScotlandSable - Regional Co-ordinator - Scotland

Tomorrow (Wednesday 28th )
Search of the Area tomorrow morning at 11am 28/12 meeting at the services in Hamilton where Watson went missing- at the BP petrol station Hamilton off the M74 northbound between junctions 6 and 5. The postcode is ML3 6JW. Owners are staying in St. Andrews and so have quite a journey there but will aim to meet at 11 o'clock.

Last edited: 2011-12-27 16:32:17 by Sable - Regional Co-ordinator - Scotland

2011-12-27 15:59 Kaydee

Spoke to owner and have arranged to meet I will also be doing a search early tomorrow morning if we can have more searchers this would be great.

2011-12-27 15:52 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

If Anyone can help please ring owner...tx...please crosspost ant twitter...

2011-12-27 13:29 Pippa

Thank you so much to everyone for your help. We would like to have a big search of the area tomorrow, DogManKev, as you have experience in finding terriers in particular, we would absolutely love your help if you're available. We'll meet exactly where he was lost, at the BP petrol station Hamilton off the M74 northbound between junctions 6 and 5. The postcode is ML3 6JW. We are staying in St. Andrews and so have quite journey there but we'll aim to meet at 11 o'clock. Thank you.

2011-12-27 11:14 twoDs

Have posted him on BT World and Facebook also.Hope he's home soon.

2011-12-26 18:23 Kaydee

Hi,sorry to see Watson is lost I live in wishaw and would happy help search, If dog man kev is going out to look let me know ill come I have a little experience in searching for lost dogs and catching. Contact me at jill.dougan@hotmail.co.uk

2011-12-26 13:03 DogLostLostdogs ScotlandSable - Regional Co-ordinator - Scotland

Have spoken with Watson's owner and added Watson to the LostDogs-Scotland.org.uk website.

2011-12-26 12:47 DogLostLostdogs ScotlandSable - Regional Co-ordinator - Scotland

Have changed the breed to Border terrier. ( you have to search terriers and then choose the type on this site). I have also re-instated the commented you removed in error.

2011-12-26 12:02 Pippa

Sorry dog/kev/man accidentally clicked 'report this comment' instead of reply as I'm on my phone it's a bit tricky. But Watson is indeed a full breed border terrier the option buttons only allowed cross! We scoured the area which included a wetland marshes which we think he would avoid, a golf course which likely has many holes and a park with small woods. Thank you very much for your comment it does seem you know alOt about this as it's the first time he has gone missing and this is very far from home for us we are very scared. We have put up lots of lost dog signs hoping people will be out and about on boxing day and will find him and see this! If you do happen to be in the area please do keep and eye out and call 'Wattie' or 'Watson' as this will hopefully lure him out of holes. Thanks and merry christmas

2011-12-26 10:53 twoDs

Is Watson a cross? Looks pure BT almost.Hope he's found safe soon.

2011-12-26 01:19 dog/man/kev

I live in motherwell, i have experience of finding lost terriers. That area is riddled with foxes and badgers. The dog has more than likely gon down a sett/earth. It is in their blood and 99% of terriers like the border/jrt/patterdale etc will act on that instinct. They arent forced to ground like activists would have you believe but go to ground because that's what they know. If you want i could visit the are and look for earths. i can then assess if your dog could be in one of the many earths in the area. Dogs have been known to survive weeks to ground. trust me if this boy is to ground he will be alive.

2011-12-25 14:20 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Poster emailed to helpers in ML 1,2,3,4. G71,72.

2011-12-25 10:55 Auntie Katie

Have sent a text to both numbers asking for a photograph of Watson to put on site. I hope this little lad is home with his family soon. xx

Last edited: 2011-12-25 12:36:17 by Auntie Katie

2011-12-25 10:16 Admin

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