Rainbow Bridge: White, Brown/ginger Ears Jack Russell Terrier Cross Female

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2012-02-21 01:17 flake

I have the same sentiments as the owner of Lily- except, we were lucky, I had phoned so constantly that the local cat and dog home immediately recognised our little dog when she was brought in by the dog warden. Yet the dog warden never contacted us- although we had left clear details with the local council - and she was found the next village over. There seems to be a lack of information sharing or even checking of records.

2012-02-01 16:29 Jack Russell 4

Run free at the bridge gorgeous girl xxx

2012-01-27 13:31 ROTTIE&LABLOVER

I've been following Lilys story even tho I'm not in your area, so sorry for your loss, thoughts are with you all xxx Run free Lilly x

2012-01-23 09:40 Meru

This is so very sad. I really hoped Lily would make it home. I've been checking every day and praying she would be found. RIP sweetheart xxx

2012-01-22 20:58 jdh-187

Oh no! I have been following Lily's story and am shocked and upset at the outcome. What on earth happened at MDH it's terrifying? Please pass my thoughts to Lily's owners, such a terrible terrible shame xx

2012-01-22 10:20 DianeM

I am so sorry for your loss, run free and play at the bridge princess xx

2012-01-22 09:54 jobadger

I'm so very very sorry to read this heart-breaking news about Lily. I'm so sorry you didn't get to say goodbye. She'll be there waiting when the time is right. Gorgeous girl sleep tight - I hope you have sweet dreams. xxx

2012-01-21 23:50 digbysmum

Absolutely heartbreaking - I am so very sorry. My thoughts are with Lily's owners at this most distressing time. Run free at the bridge, sweet Lily xx

2012-01-21 23:36 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

It was so sad to receive the news last night from Jackalee while I was out (thanks Jackalee).

This is such a sad sad story and our heart goes out to Lily and her family. Thank you for sending us an update it must of been so hard for you to write.

Lily run free at the Bridge and sweet dreams sweetheart.

Maggie sending you a big hug you have been such a great support to Lily's family. xxx

2012-01-21 23:31 Neighbark

GULP GULP GULP. Tears of sadness. :-(

Don't think even Kimmybear could make any of us feel better after having read those painful words. Such pain, such love.

2012-01-21 19:18 Maggie

Statement from Lily's owner:
I would like to offer my sincerest thanks to everyone who has given their time to finding Lily! The campaign of three weeks has seen support from volunteer groups/individuals and media. It is with sad regret I have to inform you of Lily's demise!

Lily was found on 6 January 2012 in a poor state and taken in and cared for by a kind lady in Bury. Lily was collected by the Dog Warden and taken to M...anchester Dogs Home where she was kept under observation until Monday 16 January 2012. A decision was taken by the residential Vet to put Lily to sleep due to her failing condition.

There are many questions which have been raised as to the procedures followed by both the Dog Warden Service and Manchester Dogs Home. It would appear confusion and poor communication led to Lily not being identified during the ten days in care by either agency following her being collected.

I am in the process of liaising with local & National media, firstly to express my gratitude to all those involved in the campaign to find Lily and secondly to raise the profile of the invaluable work by Volunteers, Wardens & Rescue Centres.

For the record, I am not trying to aportion blame for the sad demise of Lily but I do want to highlight any failings in the system and address them accordingly. This course of action is pursued in the hope that the good work of the Animal Warden Service and Rescue Centres is as efficient as humanly possible. Improved communication can only lead to better identification and more people being reunited with their animals. Ultimately the dwindling charitable funds which are generously gifted and made available to animal rescue centres can be used to ensure that their limited/over-stretched resources benefit unwanted animals and not wasted on those who's owners are desperately trying to find them.

Lily was unique! My rock! I will never be able to express how much I loved her!

RIP Lily - I will see you again, one day but until then you will be in my heart and in my thoughts. Always! X

Thanks again for all your support!"

2012-01-21 11:16 BADAW

So sad to see that Lily has gone to Rainbow Bridge.
RIP Lily.

Can it be said which councils dog warden picked her up?
Was it one that had been contacted?

2012-01-21 00:30 Tigermouse

Tears flowing reading this. So sorry she had to go, I hope her owner got to say goodbye.
R.I.P sweet little one, run free at Rainbow Bridge xx

2012-01-20 23:46 Maggie

Thank you everyone for your lovely comments and for helping to find this little one, i so wish it had been a different ending for them both.

Of course i can send the messages on to Lily's owner and neighbark is right your words are so lovely. I'm totally heartbroken for Lily and Nick! Lily really touched my heart!! x

2012-01-20 22:34 Neighbark

Oh this poor little girl, and her poor poor owners. Not clear if they got to say goodbye.....??

KIMMYBEAR ...I share the same sentiments with you. Many times I read your beautiful words - and can feel the warmth and sincerity and comfort in them.....

2012-01-20 22:31 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

Please also tell Nick, that he DID find Lily! She is no longer lost! She can rest now until they are reunited once more - never to part ever again. x

2012-01-20 22:28 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

I am so very sorry. Maggie, I wonder if you could maybe print these posts to give to owner later for some comfort? I'd like him to know that sometimes dogs know in advance when it is their time, and I suspect Lily loves her owner so much that it would have been too hard for her to leave whilst with him. I know this cannot ease the pain right now but it is something to think on later. Please tell owner that precious Lily had already earnt her wings. God bless you Lily, safe in God's arms, and bless Daddy Nick - you are forever together.x

2012-01-20 17:10 mumstaxi

so very very sorry god bless you lily sleep tight little one, mythoughts are with your family,x

2012-01-20 15:06 warrito

Good night god bless little one, sweet dreams xxx

2012-01-20 14:57 Maggie

Nick and his family would like to thank everyone that helped with the looking for Lily x

2012-01-20 14:50 dewilliams42

I AM SO VERY VERY SORRY TO READ ABOUT LILY. RIP GORGEOUS GIRL XX

2012-01-20 14:24 Unknown

So sorry RIP Lily xx

2012-01-20 14:20 Maggie

Its with VERY deepest regret that i have to be moving Lily to Rainbow Bridge.
A dog was found matching Lily's description on 6th Jan, the finder kept Lily at her home to wait for the DW to collect her. The finder took very good care of Lily in the 4 hours she was with them, she fed her, wrapped her in a blanket to keep her warm.
Thank you to the finders for the kindness you showed Lily and for taking good care of her, i hope this is some comfort to Lily's owner.

Sadly Lily was pts due to health problems , this couldn't be disclosed untill Lily's owner had double checked everything and i can't go into the reasons why Lily's owners were not aware of the found dog at the time.

Lily was a very much loved family member and she will be greatly missed.

My thoughts are with Lily's family at this sad time, im so so so so sorry for you loss.
R.I.P. Gorgeous Lily, run free little one, run pain free over the Rainbow Bridge untill that VERY special day when you and your daddy are together once again xxxx

2012-01-20 13:06 Maggie

Hi Witchy-poo, thank you for posting and for taking the time to look out for Lily, sadly this isn't Lily x - any possible match is always worth checking :)

2012-01-20 09:30 Meru

Fingers crossed it is Lily and she is home soon x

2012-01-19 22:53 Witchy-poos

Little girl brought into Aspen Valley that looks a lot like her & is described as mature - her coat looks a little smoother though - they say the name on the collar is 'Tilly'. Please check the pic here: http://rescuecentral.webs.com/apps/photos/ under dogs serching for a new home.

2012-01-18 19:39 Maggie

Update:
Someone had found a dog which possibly matches Lily's description, they took the dog home to wait for the Dog Warden, they weren't to sure where the dog was taken too, so the owners is still looking into this.

When i have further information i will update again. Thank you to everyone for all your help to trying to find Lily x

2012-01-18 19:35 Maggie

Thank you warrito for taking the time to put posters up, you help is greatly appreciated :)

2012-01-18 19:35 Maggie

Thank you warrito for taking the time to put posters up, you help is greatly appreciated :)

2012-01-17 20:45 Maggie

Thank you for all your help and for taking the time to go out and put posters up :)


Copied from her details - Escaped through cat flap when owner was visiting someone.

2012-01-17 19:37 warrito

I will be going to Bury tomorrow {wed} I will take some posters with me and have a good look round the rock area and behind the rock, lots of places for a dog to hide in the back alleys etc, and I will have a word with the traffic wardens as well because they are based behind the rock. x

2012-01-17 18:07 Maggie

A very kind lady went into Bury today to ask around to see if anyone had seen a dog that looks like Lily (she was in the rock area). A few people said they had seen a dog like Lily wandering around in the Rock Area yesterday!
She is going to put some posters around that area, which is FANTASTIC and i truely appreciate her help and everyone else's.
Can everyone pls keep a look out for a dog matching Lily's description in the Rock Area, this dog could possibly be in the newer part of the Rock !!

2012-01-16 21:12 DogLostRiverlady

Still circulating on twitter + Bury Council have retweeted.

2012-01-14 18:38 Maggie

Thank you Jenny4 for your post.
Lily's got Tan ears, i did look at the found and sadly its not Lily, thank you for thinking of her x

2012-01-14 15:06 Unknown

Similar girl found .on Alfies lost dogs

jack russell x female r/c white grey ears Chester

« on: January 10, 2012, 04:18:51 pm »
Type: Jack Russell cross (F)

Date: 07 January 2012

Found: Chester

2012-01-14 09:38 Maggie

I and i know Lily's owner would really appreciate it if anyone can put some posters up in the Rock area! Lilys owner doesn't live in Bury so could really do with help!! thank you x

2012-01-14 08:32 Maggie

UPDATE: Comment taken of Lily's FB group from owner, sound positive!! and im going to bump her page again, this information as come due to the Newspaper article!!
"Just an update! I have had two calls regarding a dog fitting Lily's description. One from an old lady who had seen a dog wandering around "the Rock" area and going into the post office. She wasn't sure of the date but it was in the new year. The other call was from a man who had seen a dog fitting Lil's description in the same area on the 6th. Unfortunately he couldn't stay with her as he was going to work. He had asked a lady to keep hold of her whilst a dog warden could attend. The only information he could offer was that the warden attending was from the Wigan area!? I have contacted animal wardens and asked them to check the log for that against Lily's description (ref 255921) but I'm told ther was nothing fitting the description. I have also spoken to MDH, Leigh & Bleakholt today to check. My partners Mum-in-law is going to call in at Manchester Dogs home tomorrow to ensure she hasn't slipped through the net. A big thanks to all for their involvement and thanks for getting more posters out too!! "

2012-01-12 14:56 Maggie

Lily's owner asked me to thank everyone that been out putting posters up, he very much appreciates all you help :)

Lily is in the Bury Times today, hoping that this brings some news of Lily, im BUMPING her page due to the article in the newspaper, i truely hope that Lily's owner gets the news he's waiting for x

Link to the newspaper article
http://www.burytimes.co.uk/news/9467523.Online_campaign_to_find_missing_Lily/

2012-01-09 21:35 Maggie

Thank you Riverlady :)

2012-01-09 09:50 DogLostRiverlady

Have put Lily on twitter + will circulate.

2012-01-08 19:50 Maggie

Hi Warrito, wow thats FANTASRIC! thank you so much for putting all those posters up, very much appreciated

2012-01-08 13:35 warrito

Been out this morning with 150 posters, have done Manchester rd up to Dumers Lane, also did Wellington rd, back Wellington rd, Nelson st, Back Nelson st, Devon st, Back Devon st, & Richmond st and Bury rd, all put in letter boxes, will try and get out again on Tuesday.

2012-01-07 13:09 Maggie

forgot to say i have mentioned about brambles and ponds, thank you Kimmybear

2012-01-07 13:00 Maggie

update from Lily's owner: They have contacted Metro Rail, still incontact with rescues ect (they have two pages of phone numbers, they are also putting Ad in the Bury Times which will be in next Thursday, also contacted local Radio! Still no sign of Lily :(

2012-01-07 09:07 Maggie

I'm looking for people who can help with putting posters up pls , owners doesn't live in the area, family member is putting posters ect up BUT they could do with some more help!! Lily is approx 16 yrs old, deaf (which i think is due to old age), she doesn't know the area and will be confused! I really really need peoples help in the area! I will be making smaller flyers which can be put in letter boxes, car windscreens ect!! I'm pleading for help!! thank you so much x

2012-01-06 19:13 Maggie

I've mailed some vets in the area and asked if they will put Lily's poster up

2012-01-06 06:29 Maggie

Link to Lily's FB group:

https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/308679545843133/

2012-01-06 06:05 Maggie

Thanks Kimmybear. I gave the owners the contact numbers for network rail and highways,which they have contacted, vets, rescues,dog wardens have all been contacted and they are in regular contact with them. The owners partners parents go to the rescue centres when they can, also owner is in contact with them every week. All family, friends are all aware that Lily is missing and they are all looking out for her.
Thank you BrrianBolton but i believe they have also contacted them.

Last edited: 2012-01-06 06:06:48 by Maggie

2012-01-04 00:06 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

The more publicity this little one gets the better. Let's hope she gets in the paper, that would be fantastic. Make her so famous everyone knows she is missing. Remember to keep contacting the council and rescue kennels as they do forget. Make sure they all have posters. I hope there are no railways near there but if there are you need to check there. Poster all around them. Also check any local traveller sites, Highways Agencies for your roads, any gardens in the area, brambles she could be stuck in, any ponds? Quite possible someone has her so as Maggie & Star say, keep making her famous so she's too hot to handle. Let's get this baby home! x

2012-01-03 22:47 BrianBolton

Has anybody tried Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary in nearby Edenfield?

2012-01-03 17:18 Maggie

Hi Sk8, thank you so much for keeping us upto date with the situation with Lily, keeping doing what your doing, go to rescue centres in person when possible and checking the dogs yourself,you know what your dog looks like more. Keep postering the area and surrounding areaa, you really are doing EVERYTHING that you can do to find her.
I have just spoken to SK8's dad and they are still going to check dogs at rescues, still phoning around, still postering, alot of people are aware of Lily being missing and they are all looking out for her, which is great! Sadly no sign of her yet!
I have suggested to SK8's dad about making a FB group, which i feel is another great way of getting Lily out there, getting more people invovled in looking for her maybe helping with putting posters up,to me the more place Lily is seen the GREATER chance of her being found!! I will put the link to her group on here then SK8, her dad, freinds, family members can join.
Sk8's dad also said that he is trying to get Lily into the local paper this week, i have asked that he puts the link to it on here so we can then bump her page.

2012-01-02 23:59 Maggie

I will contact Lily's owner tomorrow for update

2011-12-31 19:22 SK8

I've been with my Dad over to Bury today. We have spent all day walking around searching and puting posters up and giving them out in shops etc. We Have a poster in All the pets shops in Bury Market. We've got some on lamp posts in the Market and one in the Metro link office window. We also went to pets at home and a few post offices,newsagents,shops,vets and animal charity shops with posters. We then visited Manchester dogs home and had a look but no luck there. we've been told to keep calling to check and they have a poster there too. We're looking to get something in the local press if possible.

On speaking with my Dad's partners parents, they do believe that somebody could have taken her in over xmas as everybody in the area is aware that she is missing but no-one has seen anything at all of her, so please keep an eye out for that. A freind was walking his dog in the park across at the time she escaped and he did not see her come that way or try to cross the busy main road.

Hopefully we will hear something in the new year!

2011-12-30 18:53 Maggie

Lily's owners put a Ad on gumtree, i hope it brings some news of Lily x

http://www.gumtree.com/p/pets/lost--lily--deaf-jack-russel--bury-bl9-0tw-28122011/93809598#gallery-item-full-2
"Escaped through cat flap at 12:00 28 December whilst visiting family in Bury. Lily is old & deaf and does not know the area at all. She is friendly with people but doesn't like other dogs. She is a leggy Jack Russell, mostly white in colour with a docked tail and brown ears. (see picture)

If sighted or found please contact Nick 07811199808

Lily is listed on DogLost;
http://www.doglost.co.uk/dog_blog.php?dogId=35730 "

2011-12-30 18:32 Maggie

Thank you for your help, its very much appreciated- You are doing a great job SK8, keep contacting rescues, vets, go to rescues in person if you can and check the dogs yourself, you know your dog better than anyone else, so i would always advise to go in person. Keep going it just takes one phone call to bring Lily home, your doing a fantastic job x

2011-12-30 14:37 SK8

Thanks for your help and advice,and with the posters. I am currently working in Leeds but i'm hoping to get over to Bury sometime tommorrow with my sister if possible to have another search and hand out posters in shops etc. My Dad has contacted the National Rail about Lily. Fingers crossed we will hear something.

2011-12-30 12:47 SK8

Hi bbg, Thank you for your help. I have followed all of Maggie's advice and submitted ads etc. I have asked my in-laws to put some more posters out today and will continue to chase welfare centres. Thanks to everyone for your continued support. Fingers crossed she's with someone!

2011-12-30 11:16 bbg

Hi sorry there is still no news on Lily. Yesterday I called in at all local vets with posters i.e. Beech House and Reagans in Radcliffe;Armac and Vets4pets and Reagans in Bury. Sorry can't do anything now as am on stand-by at work until Tuesday.

2011-12-30 09:45 Maggie

I've just re-sent info and advice to your dad SK8 :)

2011-12-30 09:41 Maggie

Hi SK8, thank you for posting and for updating us about Lily - They need to keep contacting rescues, dog wardens, putting up posters every where! I did send you a list of places that you can put posters, also sent a link for you to find Vets in the area, also i would knock on neighbours doors, ask them to check sheds, garages just incase she's managed to get into one of them, if she likes being warm, that would be a likely place she could be. You are all doing a fantastic job and im sure all your hard work will pay off and you will have lily back home with you. I will put a ad on gumtree if thats not been done already now i know the postcode. Did your Dad contact the highways agency and National Rail? i know he said that they have rail lines near to where she went missing.
Keep postering!! xx

2011-12-30 08:11 SK8

Hi, still no sign of Lily :( Lost on 28/12/11 in Bury 2 Parliament Place, BL9 0TW. The owner was visiting his partner's parents. He has since had to go back home to Scarborough due to work commitments. Lily is not familiar with the area. We have put posters up in the local area and his partner's parents are going around dog shelters in the areas. Lily has been part of our family for a long time, we got her from teh RSPCA around 12 years ago. She's freindly but very very deaf and old but still very much able to move around. We think it's likely that someone may have taken her in or she will have found somewhere to shelter as whilst she loves her walks, she also likes to be warm. Please keep an eye out! Thanks.

2011-12-29 18:38 SK8

Hi, thanks for all your help everyone. It is my Dad's dog and i'm going to let him update the page with any extra information he has as i was not there when she went missing. From what he has said i understand that we have his partner's parents visiting dog shelters in the area and handing out flyers etc. Any info/sightings then please get in contact. Thanks.

2011-12-29 17:47 Kaz

Hi get a poster or two & flyers to the pet stalls on market!! Pets at home shop! Elton res, burs park, goshen all good contact points for dog walkers! Contact bleakholt & vets further out. Supermarket notice boards in area inc the little ones local shops. Best of British.

2011-12-29 16:39 Maggie

Thank you for your help bbg :)

2011-12-29 16:38 Maggie

shared on the below groups on FB:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Maggie-Area-Co-ordinator-North-West-Areas/303667549643838

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Missing-Stolen-Dogs-Groups-on-Fb/122936117808270

https://www.facebook.com/?ref=tn_tnmn#!/groups/362175273467/

https://www.facebook.com/?ref=tn_tnmn#!/pages/Manchester-Cheshire-Dogs-Home/254357294191

https://www.facebook.com/search/results.php?q=leigh%20dogs%20home&init=quick&tas=0.8667939324529014#!/groups/31757183566/

https://www.facebook.com/search/results.php?q=leigh%20dogs%20home&init=quick&tas=0.8667939324529014#!/rspca.buryoldham

2011-12-29 16:02 Maggie

Lily's owner called me back,he's been doing a fantastic job! Contacted Dog Warden,rescues, vets,petmedics. I have given him some phone numbers to ring, also suggested that they go to Manchester Dogs Home to see if Lily is there.
I have sent her photo to AW who will add that to her missing details, i also check the other found which jeffandalfsmummy mentioned, that ones been reunited too :))
Sent further info and advice in mail.

2011-12-29 15:17 bbg

Hi I have been in contact with owner and have been searching round the area she went missing from for about an hour. No sign. Am taking posters to vets in area shortly and also going to check with Manchester Dogs Home and Leigh and Bolton. I would like help with postering if possible. Cheers

2011-12-29 15:06 Maggie

Lily's lost details on AW site


Lost Dog
28 Dec 2011
Jack Russell
Location: Bury BL9
Name: Lilly
Gender: Female
Colour: White
Markings: ginger ears/back
Size: Small
Our Ref:255921

2011-12-29 15:05 Maggie

I have just phoned the owner but no answer, i've left a message asking them to give me a call back - I will send out some info and advice - Hope Lily is found very soon x

2011-12-29 14:57 Maggie

Thank you for all your help - I have rang about the found in M40, its male and he's been reclaimed :))

2011-12-29 13:54 DogLostShelley Page - Area Co-ordinator - North West

CAN I ASK WHERE ABOUTS IN BL9 AREA,,AS THIS IS WHERE I LIVE AND CAN GO AND HAVE A LOOK AROUND ...

2011-12-29 13:43 Jeffreysmummy

There is a small white dog with tan markings on the animal wardens website picked up in M16 area on the 28th Dec. Doesn't give a gender their Ref is 255957. Just spotted another in M40 ref 255922 gender not listed white with tan ears.

Last edited: 2011-12-29 14:01:49 by Jeffreysmummy

2011-12-29 13:26 millymischief

I have posted Lilys details on my Facebook page
Posters are going up in Radcliffe and along Bury/Bolton canal
I hope she is home soon

2011-12-29 09:52 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Poster emailed to helpers in BL8,9. OL10,11. M26,45.