Reunited: Black And White Border Collie Female

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2012-05-27 16:01 lesley

Mollie has finally had all her bandages off, she had to have her toe nail removed a couple of weeks ago, but she has healed up now, and is rushing around as normal !!!

2012-04-29 16:57 Toby and Billy

Hi Lesley, so good of you to update on Mollie's progress, such good news that she has come through the ordeal without any loss of toes. I read both articles in the Chronicle and they were so justly deserved. I think I shall remember Mollie and your love and determination in searching for her for the rest of my life.You are both very special ladies.

2012-04-22 09:27 lesley

Hi everyone. Mollie is getting on just fine. She has only one bandage on and that should be removed next week all being well. The good news is she isn't going to lose her toe everything has healed wonderfully. I met Ashley, her rescuer, and we had another article in the Bath Chronicle with a picture. I still cannot thank people enough for the tremendous support we received. I am forever in their debt, and if Mollie could speak she would say THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU to all concerned

2012-04-04 10:27 Toby and Billy

Hi Lesley, how is Mollie, has she had her bandages removed yet, would be lovely to have an update on her. Take care of each other x x

2012-03-30 16:59 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Got it..its also on page 5...but could not work out how to do that.

http://www.thisisbath.co.uk/Woman-s-joy-stranger-saves-dog-river/story-15658282-detail/story.html

2012-03-30 16:18 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Great news...anybody have a link to the article please....

2012-03-30 16:05 DogLostMillieVW - Area Volunteer - West Wiltshire

Lesley, just read the article, such a lovely picture, welling up all over again! Much love to you all xxx

2012-03-29 18:52 Toby and Billy

And justly deserved, you are both stars. Mollie is obviously very happy to be reunited with someone who loves her as much as she loves them. Wishing her a speedy recovery and love to you both. x x The story was brilliantly told and a real "happy ending" tear jerker. x x

2012-03-29 15:14 lesley

We made the front page !!!!!!!!!! Mollie is making good progress, Still got poorly feet, but her coat is shining and she is looking good.go to 'this is bath' on internet to find article in bath chronicle.

2012-03-28 10:41 emmalouise

Sorry Jayne I've not been around this weekend
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=602965446, this is his facebook
so glad mollie's doing well!

2012-03-27 11:55 Toby and Billy

Look forward to seeing her story in the local paper ~ such a wonderful story of your devotion ~ the whole world should know about it. Great big hugs to you, your family and of course Nurse Mollie. Jacqui x x x

2012-03-27 10:22 DogLostMillieVW - Area Volunteer - West Wiltshire

Aww every time I come in to check I well up!!

Really looking forward to seeing Mollie in the papers and Ashley getting some fuss :) So glad Mollie is on the mend, is she back to her usual self yet? Bless her collie socks :D

2012-03-27 09:34 lesley

The local paper will be in touch as I have told them how helpful everyone was on the doglost website. Mollie is progressing well and is going to have her picture taken by the press this afternoon. Will keep you updated and once again THANK YOU to everyone for helping to get Mollie back.

2012-03-26 17:30 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Local newspaper have been in touch wanting to do an article as its such a lovely reunion...and Ashley Bailey will get the credit he deserves...

2012-03-25 22:19 Karen&Louis

Oh bless her bandages. She looks like she is getting better and it's wonderful!

2012-03-25 21:57 DogLostMillieVW - Area Volunteer - West Wiltshire

Kimmybear I couldn't see it until I refreshed the page, try that x

2012-03-25 13:37 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

Angus, I can't see bandages.x

2012-03-24 16:39 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Better still emmalouise...as you know him...please let everyone know his facebook page so we can all thank him....well most...still dont know how it works..lol

2012-03-24 16:08 Goldenfrodo

Brilliant news. Sending lovely Mollie lots of positive and healing thoughts.

2012-03-24 14:48 DogLostAngus

Reunited picture of Mollie in her bandages now on site - get well soon Mollie x

2012-03-24 08:56 Spindle

Photo will be on soon.

2012-03-24 00:47 emmalouise

How strange, bath is such a small world! Was just reading your update and I know Ashley bailey! maybe I will have to buy him a drink for his heroic efforts
So glad mollie is doing well, I'm sure she'll be at home getting comfy soon, no more adventures please miss mollie! x

2012-03-23 23:45 Teddys Mum - Area Volunteer, West London

So so plesed she has been found. Sending healing thoughts to her for a speedy recovery.

2012-03-23 20:59 lesley

OK...i have just seen i cannot add a photo of her, could Admin please send my mum an email and maybe you could access another photo? Thanks

2012-03-23 20:58 lesley

This is Steph....Josh and Ethan are my Sons in the green, Isabel is my daughter who you may have heard screaming after Mollie decided she was cornered, and the only way out was in the River. Had walked to Saltford (reports of her on cycletrack FROM Bitton) so missed all the action, i just skidded up, made people get in the car and drive to the vets. The man who jumped into the water is called Ashley Bailey, my brother, Graham, knows him...i have yet to meet him! Went and removed posters from businesses today, all were SO SO chuffed that she is found, and she seems to be the talk of some parts of Bath! Thank you all, Steph x
Ive also added a photo of her at the vets earlier, with her funky 'legwarmers'!!!!

2012-03-23 20:52 Shereen

Ahh bless your Grandsons...must of been scary for them.Lesley thanks for the update.Im Sure Mollie is in very good hands!Take care,and give her a big(((HUG))) from all at Doglost.X

2012-03-23 20:28 lesley

just back from visiting Mollie. She has her paws bandaged, slightly groggy as she was sedated for this.She is having these changed daily whilst they wait for the right moment to sort out her really poorly paw. The two boys are my Grandsons. Will keep you posted.

2012-03-23 19:14 Shereen

Oh WOW just seen this! Welcome Home 'Nurse Mollie' I hope your little paws heal quickly and you are ok from your ordeal...so who are these two kids who were saying thier dog was in the river???...THANK YOU to the HERO who got her out!!.XXX

2012-03-23 17:28 DogLostPoochpal - Regional Co-ordinator - South West - Police Liaison Team

Wow, what a relief!! hope she recovers quickly and a massive thank you to all who have helped especially the person who saved her from the river. I have been reading this page every day but not posted before as I could see that you were all doing such a great job. x

2012-03-23 16:38 Unknown

So pleased that Mollie is safely back home with her family. Stayu safe now beautiful:-)xxx

2012-03-23 14:51 emmalouise

I don't check in for one night and miss all the action! I wonder how she got herself in the river, what a lucky girl that someone spotted her and got her out. So happy she's been found

2012-03-23 08:18 Toby and Billy

Nurse Mollie had her guardian angel watching over her. Looking forward to an update. x x x

2012-03-23 00:29 digbysmum

That is brilliant news. Welcome home lovely Mollie - stay safe now. And many thanks to that person for rescuing you! xx

2012-03-22 23:10 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

I am SOOOOOOOO happy! Well done to all of you and our hero, whoever you are! Poor Molly, she has gone through such an ordeal, but collies are so amazing and she has made it home. Lesley, please keep us informed on Mollie's progress. Praying she makes a full recovery; just being back with you will heal her. God bless Mollie, her owners and all of you fab helpers, heros and caring callers out there. x

2012-03-22 22:50 JP

Brilliant news that she is safe. So pleased for you. :-)))))))

2012-03-22 21:50 NickyJ

What a lucky dog she is! Saved from the river just in time. Stay safe now girl.

2012-03-22 21:12 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Great news....so who was the person who scooped Mollie out of the water? we would all like to know...so glad Mollie is in good hands now...I can go to bed happy...

2012-03-22 21:02 lesley

mollie has bad injuries to her back feet,and she has worn her pads out on all feet, she will be in hospital for a few days but at least she is safe.Will let you know what happens. A BIG thank you to everyone for their help and support, we could't have done this without you.

2012-03-22 19:51 Karens30

I'm so pleased to hear she's been found, I hope she's ok and not too traumatised by her big adventure xx

2012-03-22 19:44 Spindle

Wonderful to see this dog go into the blue. Welcome back home Mollie.

2012-03-22 19:25 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Yes please....we are all on tenderhooks here....

2012-03-22 19:19 lesley

At vets will update properly very very shortly xxxxxxxx

2012-03-22 19:18 Toby and Billy

Lesley and Steph, over the moon for you ~ what an adventure she's had. Wonderful person who pulled her out of the river~they deserve a medal. Hope she's OK and will look forward to an update when you are all rested.XXXXXXX

2012-03-22 19:08 Unknown

Welcome home Mollie. Liz xx

2012-03-22 19:05 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Lots of calls in this evening about Mollie...its so hard when you are miles away...but a huge thank you to everyone who assisted in recovering Mollie...and well done for all the posters put up and the calls coming in....and just had the first caller ring to say 2 kids are running saying their is a dog in the river...was able to reassure him the dog was safely pulled out...phew.

2012-03-22 19:03 DogLostMillieVW - Area Volunteer - West Wiltshire

Oh thank goodness for that! I hope she is ok, look forward to update later and hopefully some reunited photos :) Welcome home Mollie!

2012-03-22 18:58 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Just had a call to say Mollie has just been pulled out of the river....who ever did this...you are amazing....

2012-03-22 18:47 georgie

Saw Mollie last night at 5:20pm on Lower Bristol Rd., running from Twerton towards the first set of lights before the Globe roundabout. I tried to call her but she just ran straight passed. I called your numbers and spoke with a couple of people. I hope you find her safe and sound very soon x

2012-03-22 18:27 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

lots of sightings in the last hour generated from the posters...all in the area of the boathouse, Newbridge....helpers out looking...

2012-03-22 11:08 lesley

Thanks JP. This is steph, I have made myself available!

2012-03-22 10:11 JP

I'm no help today ( at work in a bit) I must have missed her by minutes yesterday as I went to Innox Road area after I had been to the uni and Newton St Loe. Good luck today. Hoping to log on tonight and find she is back home.

2012-03-22 09:21 lesley

going to go around twerton area shortly, most sightings seem to be there. Its twerton market today, maybe that will put her off, or she might smell food.I'm on 07801076538 today, and I have street map of area.my daughter Steph is unavailable today.Thank you ALL for your help

2012-03-22 07:25 DogLostMillieVW - Area Volunteer - West Wiltshire

Good luck for today guys, really rooting for you and checking in for news. Come home Nurse Mollie!

2012-03-21 22:56 emmalouise

searched again tonight, was a bit dark for the allotments area on my own but walked around roads tonight, but no sightings unfortunately. I have a feeling she's probably curled up somewhere!
I won't be able to go too far in the morning before work but going to try and head in that direction as I think first thing in the morning might be a good time to spot her. Which reminds me, it would be good to keep a record of the times of sightings (eg the 3 yesterday) to get an idea if she's getting into any kind of routine?

2012-03-21 19:49 emmalouise

Ye there are quite a few actually, sheep, chickens, goats, cattle, and a pigs i think. So you'd think if nothing else she might of been able to find some food around there, but i'm sure she'd of been spotted in the day so maybe she's there in the evenings

2012-03-21 19:41 Toby and Billy

Not sure if there are animals at the City Farm ~ perhaps its her herding instinct keeping her in that area? Hope she decides enough is enough soon for you.

2012-03-21 18:38 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Tx Emmalouise and everyone....she is staying local and safe...the posters are working...

2012-03-21 18:07 emmalouise

I wonder whether she's found a something keeping her around that area, maybe a food source in the allotments or farm, or maybe innox park? as this is the same area she was spotted in yesterday but seen leaving so she's obviously made an effort to return (if that makes any sense?) maybe look out for anything that looks disturbed around there
i'll be walking again in about an hour so i'll concentrate on that area, and take lots of dogs treats with me!

2012-03-21 17:55 Toby and Billy

Innox road is close to the Brow off Shophouse road, Twerton, there is a park, allotments and the city farm backing on to it the football ground inb front of it. Freeview road also leads to that park and allotments. Good luck we're all rooting for you.

2012-03-21 17:49 lesley

There have been 3 sightings all in the same area, close to use.At Ennox Road (?) aslo lower bristol road.me and my daughter are around that area as well.

2012-03-21 17:41 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Have just rung owner with sighting phoned into HQ minutes ago...owner is going to ringsighter and then update usupdate us...they have had another sighting today as well...good to know the posters are working...paws crossed for Mollie...

2012-03-21 13:22 emmalouise

You've done such a good job of making everyone aware of mollie, i'm sure if she's around someone will spot her, hopefully once she's calmed down a little by now and had a good rest!
I'll be walking ozzy later, if there's no more sightings I'll do a general wander of the area

2012-03-21 11:59 lesley

iam going to sit up by the dolphin as she was around there yesterday. need to be in a hundred places at once. hope if I sit for a while i might just see her and coax her over. Wish we knew if she had crossed back over from newton st loe.

2012-03-21 11:36 JP

I am going over to take a look around the Newton St Loe/uni area. I won't have internet until this evening so if anyone does find her or spot her elsewhere can someone text me on
07940510547 which is an old phone I am using just for this sort of thing. cheers.

2012-03-21 10:01 Karens30

Hi I expect you are already doing so but are you calling the cats and dogs home regularly also? Her tag may have come off, this happened to me and someone had actually taken her in but just didn't know where to take her. I see she is microchipped too, I assume the home scan for microchips? I really hope someone finds her, if there is anything I can do please let me know? x

2012-03-21 08:07 lesley

I HAVE JUST UPDATED A PHOTO OF HER ON THE RUN YESTERDAY, SOMEONE TOOK IT AND POSTED IT TO BE ON MY FB MESSAGE..... YOU CAN SEE MORE OF HER, AND THE BIG BUSHY TAIL!STEPH

2012-03-21 08:07 DogLostMillieVW - Area Volunteer - West Wiltshire

Oh poor Mollie :( She will have very sore feet with all that running :(

Fingers crossed she surfaces today and finds a person she can approach xx

2012-03-21 07:49 lesley

been out since 5.30, no sign of her, been to twerton, around hermann millar, dolphin pub, bus depot, around newton st lo.photo taken by someone yesterday near blockbusters shows she has bleeding feet, so she may find it harder to get around.hope today is the day.

2012-03-20 20:13 DogLostSherlock Bones Police Liaison Co-ordinator

bumped due to sightings

2012-03-20 20:13 DogLostSherlock Bones Police Liaison Co-ordinator

bumped due to sightings

2012-03-20 18:41 lesley

Thank you Jayne....jut got in, been out for 11 hours today, hope i get her, im working tomorrow and Friday! Steph x

2012-03-20 17:56 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Leslie...please listen to what Sherlock Bones is saying...we all think of our dogs as our babies...but switch onto how they are feeling...any panic in your voice distorts how they recognise you...any raise in volume..makes them wary...I know its hard in this situation...believe us...18,000 dogs back...all the knowledge we have collected...be patient and it will happen.

2012-03-20 17:05 emmalouise

oh mollie you pain! that way heads into so many fields and woods, will be a lot harder to spot her there
worried about her getting too near to the globe and all those busy roads, hopefully she'll of learnt to avoid cars after her near miss
I was really expecting you to come back saying you had her but at least there's been more sightings and you know the direction she's heading in, maybe also try taking a toys or treats she particularly likes? maybe something with a sound she might respond to? she might need something familiar to make her calm down and come to you

2012-03-20 17:01 DogLostMillieVW - Area Volunteer - West Wiltshire

I think you should have a select few to help search, brief them not to call. if mollie is about she will hear you chatting and she will be able to smell your scent. If you spot her and you are close then maybe try sitting down and calling gently. if I can help in any way then let me know 07745838270.

Michelle x

Last edited: 2012-03-20 17:04:13 by MillieVW - Area Volunteer - West Wiltshire

2012-03-20 16:51 DogLostSherlock Bones Police Liaison Co-ordinator

PS Lesley: calling her is a no-no whilst running TOWARDS her. Walk AWAY from Mollie whilst calling SOFTLY. It sounds mad but it works - if you go towards her she'll think she's in trouble for running away in the first place and she'll keep running x

2012-03-20 16:50 DogLostSherlock Bones Police Liaison Co-ordinator

just done for you, emmalouise x

2012-03-20 16:50 lesley

I'm afraid she has gone on the run again, last seen heading towards Newton St Loe, we are going back again, have been calling her but no response yet.Got frightened so hope she is having a rest and doesn't keep running. Thank you all for your help.

2012-03-20 14:22 emmalouise

if there's any admin about could this page be 'bumped' due to sighting?

2012-03-20 14:21 Nathan

No problem. I did phone the number on the poster when I lost sight of her and they were going to go straight there. Fingers crossed, it seems promising at the minute!

2012-03-20 14:14 lesley

Just home for 10 mins, rushed out... people chasing her, so i think shes run somewhere else....we have the warden out with us x THANK YOU She is very agitated Steph my number is 07854783225 TEXT if poss THANK YOU!

2012-03-20 14:02 emmalouise

Thankyou, that's really helpful, and good to know she's not injured. I've text the owner to let her know in case she hasn't seen this but hopefully someone will manage to get her and hand her in if she carries on running around.
I had also thought of the farm and was going to suggest looking there, like you said there's a lot of hiding places
If you see her or hear of anymore sightings maybe you could contact the owner direct so she can get there asap? Good work Nathan!

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2012-03-20 13:54 Nathan

Pretty sure, she looked very much like her. She didn't seem to be injured in any way though, she was running constantly quite freely. If I wasn't late for work I would have kept her in my sights, sorry. I first saw her running on the road on the Twerton high street, when I asked a couple of guys whether it was their dog and all replied no. Most people had heard that Mollie was missing and all seemed to think it was her. She then ran up Dominion Road, where i managed to find her in a little cul-de-sac at end of the road. She then went up a little alley onto Freeview road where I lost track of her, but some ladies had seen her heading up freeview road away from the park... I live on Freeview road so I will keep my eye out for her. I would suggest looking in Bath City farm in Twerton, it has 3 big fields with lots of bushes and places to hide. Let me know if you need me to do anything, hope that helps.

2012-03-20 13:16 emmalouise

Well done for trying Nathan, are you 100% the dog was mollie? And what condition was she in? (I guess okay if she's running) as she was bumped by a car
Was she heading down freeview road towards the park?

2012-03-20 12:15 Nathan

Just seen her! Seen her around Twerton high street and Freeview Road. Couldn't manage to get her as she was running everywhere. but last seen around Freeview Road, Twerton about 10 mins ago. Good luck

2012-03-20 11:20 lesley

Thanks Toby and Billy...my daughter been out for 4 hours, no luck, but more posters up

2012-03-20 10:47 Toby and Billy

The Crown in Bathford has been postered, good idea to poster the Dick Willows farm shop. Each time I log on hoping to see that Mollie has been reunited. I'll contact owner of Tess today and refer him to Mollie's blog, you have enough to do searching for little Miss Mollie.

2012-03-20 06:53 lesley

Thank you Toby and Billy. I wondered if there was any up at dick willows farm shop petrol station etc? We have also noticed that some posters, especially in Victoria park were down. Another day for us all!

2012-03-19 22:29 Toby and Billy

Hi Lesley, I'm not Tess's owner but I've done a lot of postering in Bannerdown, Batheaston, Bathford area. Jim is the owner and his contact no. is the land line and mobile is his daughter's.Out walking today I've noticed too some of the posters of Tess have been taken down!

2012-03-19 20:31 lesley

sorry...just hard to work out who is the main person to contact. Am over Swainswick quite alot, not seen any posters in the area, also use the toll bridge and nothing there either

2012-03-19 20:27 JP

No, not me.

2012-03-19 20:06 lesley

Steph here, i can pop around there again tomorrow, its only just over the river. Ive been looking at Tess' page... do you know who the page writer is? Its Jim's page, but dont see any Jim comments...is it JP? Thanks

2012-03-19 19:25 Toby and Billy

Lesley, can you check the nursery collie, Tess has been missing now for 3 weeks so would look a little ragged (she also had a lead attached). Sorry to add to your worry. You are doing all that you can for Mollie and being really proactive too, so I've no doubt that Millie will be found. Tess was microchipped (always helps). Will send details of Mollie to my son, who lives at Southdown and has an allotment in twerton, just so he and his wife are aware.My thoughts are with you.

2012-03-19 18:35 lesley

Sorry.. the Nursery one was quite old, and seemed to be sat outside a property where a man was tending his plants. I can always pop back tomorrow, but didnt think it looked like Tess :( THANKS ALL X

2012-03-19 18:28 DogLostMillieVW - Area Volunteer - West Wiltshire

Oh I hope so JP, desperate for a sighting so we can get back on track. Fingers crossed the nursery collie is Tess XX

emmalouise we drove past Haycombe yesterday, I remember reading somewhere that dogs often make a beeline for cemeteries as they are so quiet. Will be checking in and keeping everything crossed that you bump into her or she wanders past your house :)

2012-03-19 18:17 JP

Lesley, the collie on the steps, could it be Tess? Dog ID
37571 also missing in Bath?

2012-03-19 16:56 emmalouise

Ye I do think that is a good place if you think she is in twerton area, as almost everyone with a dog goes up there. I think im going to walk up near haycombe cemetery today, if she's carried on going pretty straight up (which it seems she might of if she crossed by locksbrook road and was by the centurian) then she would of ended up around there and there's a lot of hiding places so it's a possibility, if she could just make a turning and end up walking outside my house that would be perfect..
let's hope she hasn't made it all the way up to padleigh woods cus she could hide very well in there!

2012-03-19 16:33 lesley

Just been informed of a POSSIBLE sighting. A barmaid from the Dolphin Pub on Locksbrook Road (VERY near to the last 100% sighting) thinks she may have seen Mollie on Saturday 17th March at around 11am. She was going OVER the small bridge there, which links to BA2 area...Twerton, Whiteway and many many other areas of Bath. Will keep you informed.

2012-03-19 15:59 lesley

MillieVW...AGREED! MOLLIE, show yourself!!!
emmalouise...thank you...ok, may pop along there with my children in a bit.

HAD a phonecall to a collie sat outside First Steps Nursery in Twerton...saw the dog...NOT MOLLIE! but i know from my Facebook that there are ALOT of people looking/know about her x
Steph

2012-03-19 13:41 emmalouise

your doing eveything you can to find her, i'm sure it will pay off soon!
the only other place i'd suggest postering would be the brickfields, which is just by lymore avenue if you don't know it. It's a major dog walking spot, so think it would be a good place to raise awareness
other than that it's a nice day so i'm sure if she's running about she'll be spotted and otherwise she's probably hiding somewhere

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2012-03-19 13:25 DogLostMillieVW - Area Volunteer - West Wiltshire

We are waiting on a sighting, come on Mollie, get yourself out there!

2012-03-19 13:13 lesley

Also had a good conversation with Dog Warden, says she has youth on her side, and she is also going to talk to the travellers on the site near Lower Bristol Road

2012-03-19 13:12 lesley

Hi
MillieVW...yes some posters were missing, so reposted some. Thank you Wiltshirewalker... JP thank you so much. emmalouise... yes so much green space all over the place in Bath! I emailed network rail...hoping she hasnt been hit. Yes. Been to a few vets handing out posters today, moorland road, vicky park again.....cats and dogs home again. I will update, but cant think what else i can do, apart from driving/walking around

2012-03-19 11:37 emmalouise

Just to update you, I did a big search of oldfield/twerton area last night from the linear track, brickfields, through the estates and to the pub where there was a possible sighting, lots of grassy dog walking areas where a dog might go but she didn't show herself unfortunately.
Really need to get a definite sighting we can pinpoint where to search a bit more, I would be surprised if someone had taken her in and not reported it, particularly cus of her breed (might sound strange) but staffies/terriers get dumped a lot more than a collie
I was worrying about the train track last night as it's right around the area I was walking and very open, hopefully she has the sense to stay away from there
I'm working today but will be walking Ozzy when I finish, so if there's any more news let me know

Last edited: 2012-03-19 12:59:45 by emmalouise

2012-03-19 11:21 JP

I am out that way today so can walk the river around the park and ride area and the fields behind. Hope there is some good news.

2012-03-19 10:31 Wiltshirewalker

My heart goes out to you...I've twittered this, and my friends on there will pass it on. We will be thinking of you darling

2012-03-19 10:13 Toby and Billy

Could be some bylaw about postering in the park and some uncompassionate jobs worth is taking them down? Fingers corssed you hear something today.

2012-03-19 09:28 lesley

Thanks MillieVW. My daughter has printed a further 70 posters, going to look around the park and put more up. Fingers crossed for more news today

2012-03-18 23:26 DogLostMillieVW - Area Volunteer - West Wiltshire

Double check the posters, I'm due new glasses next week lol, might be me! All we saw all round the park were signs to say there are parking restrictions next weekend, they were everywhere. Did you see any yellow and white notices when you postered? Hubby wondered if some 'helpful' council worker might have removed them as they put up the restriction notices.

2012-03-18 20:30 lesley

Just emailed networkrail

2012-03-18 20:25 lesley

Hi its Steph (daughter) im going to park tomorrow, and im bloody angry that there were no posters spotted, i spent nealy an hour in there! Yes i will contact someone about traveller site. We saw a very siilar one yesterday...also names Mollie! We didnt have plastic folders, but were deffo there this morning. I might give network rail an email. Thanks MillieVW....roll on tomorrow when everyone is back at work! x

2012-03-18 19:36 DogLostMillieVW - Area Volunteer - West Wiltshire

I would leave contact with the travellers to the councils travellers liaison officer, they are going to get much further than any of us. Give the local council a call or maybe speak to the dog warden and see if they have a contact.

Re Victoria Park, we didn't go into the play area as we had the dog with us but we walked the rest and saw no posters anywhere. As we left the park I saw a single clear plastic sleeve attached to some railings but it was empty. I had a heart stopping moment as a B&W collie wandered into view, I just stood staring and then the dogs owners followed up. I was watching right up until the dog cocked its leg against a tree and decided it wasn't Mollie!

Railway line seems close, I think a call to network rail might be an idea.

I'm keeping everything crossed that she has already been picked up and once everyone is back to work tomorrow she will be scanned and reunited :)

2012-03-18 19:03 emmalouise

oh good thinking millie i forgot to mention that, although last time i had contact with the travellers there they weren't too friendly so i would be careful if your going to speak to them, i'd think a man would do better tbh. I think there are also some travellers more towards the newton mill caravan site as well.
if she doesn't walk from home around your area much that's probably why she's having trouble finding her way back, if she's not found tomorrow it might be worth trying to leave her scent around any areas she's spotted in and back home
i'll have a look around twerton tonight, there are quite a few green/wooded areas i think she'll be more likely to be out when it's dark and quiet

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2012-03-18 18:33 lesley

Tjere were about 15 posters around the park this morning...one in play area....I'm going to be pretty annoyed if there aren't any there!

2012-03-18 18:32 lesley

Thanks MillieVW my daughter went by with her friend but didn't go in, and nobody near gate. It was a strong possibility of getting in touch with them

2012-03-18 18:30 lesley

Thanks Emma Louise...my daughter printed around 100posters. All put up or handed out. The bridge she would have last been spotted goes over near the bus depot, so could have beena possibility. Not a big dog walker in winter as I suffer terribly from arthritis, my daughter goes on a walkig group and sometimes takes mollie with her. No real plan. Saw its going to freeze tonight :( hopefully when dog warden is back tomorrow and vets are open we can make a few phone calls!

2012-03-18 18:15 emmalouise

quick work lesley, saw posters around there on my way back. let a lot of people along the river know and they all said they'd keep an eye out
would probably be worth putting some around vicky park, i would have but my printer isnt working atm
suprised if she has gone twerton way, as she'd of had to of crossed the river and busy roads but i guess it's a possibility, if so she's heading my way! (oldfield park) there are a few dogs that wander around there though so could of been mistaken for one of them though. have you managed to get any more info? like if the dog appeared to be injured/limping?
i can walk around twerton tonight if that would be helpful? a more definitive sighting would be great though!
also, are there are particular walks or places you go with her around the area? if there's anywhere she's familiar with she'll be more likely to head there. when my friend lost her dog from the other side of bath it turned up by beechen cliff school because that where they walk to a lot and the dog just seemed to be waiting for her!

2012-03-18 18:03 DogLostMillieVW - Area Volunteer - West Wiltshire

Just driven out of Bath on the rd towards the globe pub, I noticed a fairly sized and busy travellers site there, might be worth contacting the council tomorrow to see if they have a liaison officer that can check if she's been taken in by them.

Went home via Twerton, no signs of Mollie there but we weren't on foot x

2012-03-18 17:40 DogLostMillieVW - Area Volunteer - West Wiltshire

Just walked all Victoria park, no sign of Mollie, also no posters anywhere, nor in roads near vic park.

2012-03-18 15:15 lesley

There has been a POSSIBLE sighting of her near the Centurion Pub in Twerton yesterday..only just been aware of it from my FB page...driving over now! Im that end of Newbridge Road too. Thank you emmalouise xx

2012-03-18 15:15 lesley

There has been a POSSIBLE sighting of her near the Centurion Pub in Twerton yesterday..only just been aware of it from my FB page...driving over now! Im that end of Newbridge Road too. Thank you emmalouise xx

2012-03-18 14:57 emmalouise

Think i'm going to walk more the other end of newbridge rd today (near the park and ride) and a long the river that way, would be really good to get a definite sighting to narrow the search area, as you said lesley she could of kept running and be anywhere around bath by now! if she made it as far as saltford past the park and ride there's fields and woods everywhere to hide!
i'll keep in touch if i hear anything, if there are any sightings please post on here asap so i can move in that direction
hopefully she'll be home by the end of today!

2012-03-18 10:03 lesley

Thank you Toby and Billy. Yes, it would be.

2012-03-18 09:32 Toby and Billy

Good morning Lesley, I'm hoping and praying she will come home to you, would be the best Mothers day gift ever. I'm from the other side of Bath but will stay aware of her. Stay positive, the weekend always delays things, she is micro chipped so very strong point in your favour.
Heartfelt, positive thoughts to you and dear Mollie.

2012-03-18 07:21 lesley

Hi spindle
thank you, im going to take my brothers dog today. put lots of posters up. Just knowing where to put them too...most businesses have been fantastic.

2012-03-18 07:02 Spindle

Do hope you find this beautiful collie. Does she have any dog friends you could walk around. More posters up the more calls you will get. Once positive sighting you need to get scenting down asap. Happy to forward if you require it.

2012-03-18 06:17 lesley

Morning emmaalouise
Thank you. WE are quite sure that she will also avoid more populated areas. We also received a very helpful telephone call from another dog charity, who gave advice. Again this is our first run away dog, the lady explained that for the first couple of days they normally run and as she was 'hit/bumped' by a car it would have scared her, and kept her adrenaline pumping. Its 2 days now, so we're hoping if she is OK that her Collie instinct will kick in and come home...more planned walking/driving today.. yes we thought about the homeless, and another lady i bumped into thought it may be an idea to go to the homeless shelter too. I really hope someone has her, i was so COLD last night :(

2012-03-18 02:30 emmalouise

Yes i looked around Victoria park and the river bit of newbridge but no sightings unfortunately. I have a difficult rescued terrier who isnt very friendly and doesn't like roads so difficult to cover the more populated area but did tell all the dog walkers I saw to keep an eye out for her. Will walk that way tomorow too, hopefully someone has taken her in and is waiting till Monday to notify the dog warden though.
I did have another thought walking a long the river, there are a lot of homeless people around that would look after a dog if they saw one, usually a bit closer to town but she could easily of walked along that way so may be worth asking around? They wouldn't know of her missing or notify anyone, just a thought
If there's anywhere if particular you'd like me to walk let me know

2012-03-17 23:08 DogLostMillieVW - Area Volunteer - West Wiltshire

Stay positive Steph, Mollie is out there somewhere!

Did you cover all of Victoria Park today? Emmalouise, did you manage to get out? I will check back in tomorrow before going out. I know my mum wants me to go round after lunch so just need to work out the best time to head over to Bath (I'm in Trowbridge).

2012-03-17 20:30 lesley

Thanks it's steph again. I'm very new to twitter and don't understand it so I'm happy that I shared something! Thanks all x

2012-03-17 19:46 DogLostRiverlady

Have seen Mollie on twitter so am circulating.

2012-03-17 19:15 lesley

Thank you, im Steph...Les' daughter. She's very upset. My Dad died just over a year ago and the doctors named her 'Nurse Mollie' as she didnt leave his side at all. We have never had a dog run away before, so i think she has already given up hope. Im TRYING to be optomistic. MY mobile number is 07854783225 and ive also linked to a few Bath selling sites on my Facebook page. Xx

2012-03-17 19:03 DogLostMillieVW - Area Volunteer - West Wiltshire

Well done Lesley, best place to be is out there postering and searching. Don't forget to notify Bristol dogs home in case she heads off that way and is picked up. I will see if they have a facebook page I can share Mollie on.

I would pop your mobile number above as a second option, if someone is out and spots her then they can contact you direct rather than calling the landline. Chances are you will also be out searching :)

2012-03-17 18:30 lesley

Looks bad me putting 'been out all day' we've been out all day looking for the dog since 6.15am

2012-03-17 18:02 lesley

BA1 is one side of the river....BA2 is the other so both carry HUGE areas...there IS another Collie that is missing in Batheaston area too. We have been out ALL day, so sorry just replying now. Put posters up, talked to people, been to RSPCA etc. Im sorry as im VERY new to this page i really dont know how to share on other postcodes, THANK YOU JAYNE A local farmer is calling farmer friends, as sheep in fields etc. Thank you all. My daughter has also posted it on her FB and there are alot of people with their eyes and ears open. Although a collie has the potential of running up to 20 miles per day, she may not even be in the Bath area. We are VERY close to Wiltshire, Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North East Somerset. Thank you all

2012-03-17 17:48 DogLostMillieVW - Area Volunteer - West Wiltshire

Sorry, was hoping to get over to Bath but my sons appointment took longer than planned. Will see if I can wangle a trip to Bath tomorrow, it is mothers day after all, I get to chose!!

Any other sightings???

2012-03-17 13:45 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Poster emailed to helpers in BA1,2,3,14,15.

2012-03-17 12:19 DogLostMillieVW - Area Volunteer - West Wiltshire

I've emailed admin to ask for alerts to go out. So many people will be out and about this weekend, we need people to be on the look out!

Ive just shared on my facebook wall and also posted to BCDH, Heart Wiltshire, Bath veterinary group (in a round about way!) and the Doglost wilts and south Gloucs facebook pages. If I can get over today then I will but wont be until after 5ish. I hope she will be snuggled up at home by then!!

2012-03-17 12:00 emmalouise

I don't think alerts have gone out, i'm BA2 and havent had one, thought this was the border collie lost in batheaston at first!
i'll walk my dog around newbridge this afternoon and see if i can spot her i'd imagine the botanical gardens area would be the kind of place she'd head, there is also the great dell? if i was a dog thats where i'd hide
there is also the big cemetery on newbridge road that's probably worth a look

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2012-03-17 11:55 DogLostMillieVW - Area Volunteer - West Wiltshire

Lesley is Mollie used to being walked at Victoria Park? Or can you think of any other familiar places she might head to?

2012-03-17 11:49 DogLostMillieVW - Area Volunteer - West Wiltshire

Have alerts gone out yet? Please include BA14, BA15 as so many people go over that way every day to the RUH.

Last edited: 2012-03-17 11:52:26 by MillieVW - Area Volunteer - West Wiltshire

2012-03-17 09:06 dinkydoodle

Make sure Victoria park and urrounding area is plastered with posters as it gets very busy at weekends. . Also make sure park warden knows she's missing. Good luck I hope someone can catch Mollie.

Last edited: 2012-03-17 09:07:57 by dinkydoodle

2012-03-17 06:16 lesley

Yes she was spotted on Avondale Bridge (newbridge road) at 8.05 and a POSSIBLE sighting put to dog wardens to 'royal gardens' there is no royal gardens in Bath so we were guessing royal botanical gardens in Victoria park.

2012-03-16 22:17 DogLostMillieVW - Area Volunteer - West Wiltshire

Can you list the places she has been sighted and rough times, there might be a pattern. Hopefully she will be spotted and take up to BCDH or to a vets, I do hope she is ok x

2012-03-16 18:25 lesley

My daughter has tried at least 8 times on this page. She has now gone home. I will contact her and get her to put some on there. Thank you.

2012-03-16 18:15 Spindle

Owner, please send photo in to admin@doglost.co.uk asap.