Lost: Black And White Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross Male In North East (NE8)

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2012-05-01 18:40 BBKM

I know its difficult Bobby4 but are you checking with the Gateshead DW everyday because he will take any unmicrochipped dog to Benton Lane kennels in Newcastle. And you really must go over to look at the dogs as they are known to get the breed type wrong (probably because they are so busy) I tel for a Patterdale cross Lakeland Terrier who I knew was there, but they did say 'No' at first as they had him down as Terrier???? He was there. Good luck hope you get another sighting soon.

2012-05-01 11:20 emmalouise

ah well it would make sense for him to head somewhere familiar then, have you spoken to the people that live there now and neighbours? he may hang around your old house or in one of the gardens there if he feels comfortable i'd knock on the door and ask them to keep an eye out
also if there's a nearby park you used to go there check that out, if he is still out there (which obviously we don't know without more sightings) I've seen on here that they tend to develop a 'triangle' covering an area to get what they need, like they'll go somewhere for food somewhere for shelter. but difficult to know without more sightings and I'm not sure why but I've haven't heard of a lot of staffies doing this!
I guess you are still checking kennels as you seem on top of the search, but keep doing this particularly being a mix breed
If you haven't already maybe post posters through doors around that area too, thought they can get pretty far so he may of moved on or been taken in by someone obviously x

2012-04-30 20:54 Bobby4

Hi, No further sightings but were going to keep going to that area early in the morning and late at night as you advised. We actually used to live in this area so he is very familiar with it we only lived two streets away from were he was last seen xx

2012-04-30 15:19 emmalouise

have there been any more sightings?
also noticed more pictures on www.facebook.com/bobbygateshead which show his markings better for anyone that wants to check

2012-04-28 11:35 Unknown

Hope bobby will be found soon. Everything xd.

2012-04-28 11:23 emmalouise

very happy to see Bobby at the top of the page!
over the weekend if you can try searching late at night/early in the morning when it's quiet and he's more likely to be out
as i said before i can't believe he's managed to stay so hidden in a residential area, you said he's weary of strangers and i guess he must not want to be found
are there any routes/places around there he's familiar with?
x

Last edited: 2012-04-28 11:23:55 by emmalouise

2012-04-28 07:04 Minigirl - Area Co-ordinator, West Yorkshire

Thanks for your help Jill.
All crossed Bobby4. Have emailed you some info on scenting and mapping the sightings. Text me later if you want me to give you a call.
Check your posters are still up in the sighted areas and continue to ring the dog warden and with your checks of the stray kennels/local vets.
best of luck xx

Last edited: 2012-04-28 07:06:46 by Minigirl - Area Co-ordinator, West Yorkshire

2012-04-27 18:49 Bobby4

Another possible sighting of Bobby at Bensham Bank ,even closer to home this time! Just under a mile away - he was seen on Wednesday of this week, but ive just been told! Out looking in the area today and the rest of the weekend x

2012-04-25 21:37 Jill

I haven't heard anything else. Still spreading the word and watching out for Bobby x

2012-04-25 16:08 emmalouise

has there been any more sightings of bobby? or any more news?

2012-04-21 10:08 Jill

Off for the weekend will be out looking for Bobby when I have Tilly out x Fingers crossed x

2012-04-20 14:11 Bobby4

Thank You Jill!

2012-04-20 08:19 Jill

HI, I live on Lyndhurst estate, work at the QE and my son goes to a local school and plays football at Cleveland Hall (Lynhurst school). Shared on facebook and will print out posters and display. Will be spreading the word.

2012-04-20 03:18 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

Keep going, you are doing well. Get some posters in cars, in houses, shops and other places where they can't be taken down as well as renewing those that have been. Give to taxi drivers, bus drivers, everyone! You can do it, keep going. xxx

2012-04-19 22:16 Bobby4

Hi minigirl, he was seen alone, I will hand out some flyers as well, thank you :) xx

2012-04-19 21:05 Minigirl - Area Co-ordinator, West Yorkshire

Hi Bobby4 - was the reported sighting of him with someone or on his own?
Also hand some flyers to the children from the school nearby the possible sighting.
best of luck xx

Last edited: 2012-04-19 21:07:34 by Minigirl - Area Co-ordinator, West Yorkshire

2012-04-19 20:45 Bobby4

Hi, No further sightings of Bobby so far, we had put loads of posters up in that area but we've been told they are no longer there, we're getting up there to start putting some more up! We've checked with kennels etc again today but still nothing, fingers crossed someone will see him again!Thanks everyone for all your kind words and help x

2012-04-19 17:51 Shereen

Alerts seememed to of been missed so have sent out Alerts sent out to helpers in NE1,NE2,NE6,NE7,NE8,NE9,NE10,NE11,NE99

Last edited: 2012-04-19 17:52:09 by Shereen

2012-04-19 13:34 Unknown

All xd for the safe return of Bobby

2012-04-19 09:37 Jumanji - Co-ordinator.South.Yorkshire

As Emmalouise has already said please try to get lots of posters up in the area of this sighting ASAP and also continue to keep checking with the stray kennels . Good luck xxx

Last edited: 2012-04-19 09:39:58 by Jumanji - Co-ordinator.South.Yorkshire

2012-04-19 09:30 emmalouise

oh yay i really hope it is him! if you don't already have him by now (which i hope you do!) might be worth doing another check of kennels today in case he's been seen and picked up and obviously poster a bit more round that area x

2012-04-19 04:38 Maggie

Good luck, i really hope you find Bobby VERY soon x

I've bumped his page due to the sighting

2012-04-18 20:57 Bobby4

Possible sighting of Bobby near Lyndhurst School, 2 mile walk from home, have people keeping an eye out in the area and going up ourselves asap x

2012-04-13 16:34 emmalouise

also the facebook page is a good idea, try posting it on the doglost north east fb group and missing dog facebook groups or other rescues etc in your area
(i've already done the ones i could think of)

2012-04-13 03:16 emmalouise

Good, you've done all the right things i really hope he show's up!
if you can its worth saying about a reward on the posters too (no need to state an amount and only has to be small) as unfortunately this can persuade people to do the right thing and give a dog back when they wouldn't otherwise

2012-04-12 23:40 Bobby4

Thanks minigirl and emmalouise Ive contacted my local paper about getting an ad in for Bobby so that should be in early next week, I'll keep checking vets and kennels too, I'm heading out over the weekend to put as many posters up as possible and have placed ads on as many different websites as i can, Bobby also has his own Facebook page now https://www.facebook.com/bobbygateshead xx

2012-04-11 22:56 emmalouise

i think that i've heard people on here say that people who have placed ads can be traced but you'd probably need more evidence of it being bobby, have you contacted anyone who's placed ad's on gumtree etc looking for staffy types? particularly in the area, sometimes someone trying to sell a stolen dog will contact them offering one for cheap (i hope that makes sense)
as minigirl said especially as his breed status is unclear definitely keep checking kennels, and i guess minigirl has also said to you about checking with dog wardens in surrounding areas as well?
i googled mapped the area and it looks very residential so i'd be very surprised if he hasn't been picked up, so postering is definitely the most important thing maybe try targeting areas like pet shops/post offices etc places people might go if they'd found a dog!

2012-04-11 18:00 Minigirl - Area Co-ordinator, West Yorkshire

hi there bobby4
i know you have been to the kennels in person. i would keep going every few days to check. also you could ring round all the local vets again.
you could see if your local paper would be willing to do an appeal article on him.
Also keep up the good work of postering the area- someone may recognise him if he has been picked up for safe keeping.
really hope you have some news of him soon
lou
xx

Last edited: 2012-04-11 18:33:48 by Minigirl - Area Co-ordinator, West Yorkshire

2012-04-11 12:34 Bobby4

Hi, I'm Bobbys owner (thanks everyone for your help, its been much appreciated). Ive tried to contact the man selling the dog on the gumtree and uk puppies websites but he has had his phone turned off for two days and hasnt answered my email either. Is there anything else that I could do?

Thanks!

2012-04-11 08:05 Maggie

I have found another Ad for the dog which was posted on gumtree, they say the dog is just over 1 years old, pic on and shows a red staffy (thats if thats the dogs actual photo! which it isn't, just checked google images, taken of a breeders website!)
http://www.uk-puppies-for-sale.freshdevs.com/ads/15603/view

Last edited: 2012-04-11 08:09:27 by Maggie

2012-04-09 11:44 Minigirl - Area Co-ordinator, West Yorkshire

thanks emmalouise for suggesting.
thanks bazil- have alerted owner to your post.
Still no news of Bobby .
x

2012-04-09 01:05 BBKM

Link for a gumtree add...worth checking if not been already
http://www.gumtree.com/p/pets/staffy-4-sale-year-old-60/99791167
Hope Bobby is found safe very soon.

2012-04-08 13:46 emmalouise

thankyou for helping minigirl, i saw this ad on gumtree and pointed them this way for some advice
was just going to suggest going to kennels personally because of his unclear breed but i see you already have!

2012-04-07 18:04 Minigirl - Area Co-ordinator, West Yorkshire

Bobby who is 4 years old,went missing from the garden on Thursday- the owners think he managed to escape.He was seen a couple of streets away on the afternoon of when he went missing.
owners have reported to dog warden, stray kennels and local vets.
have advised re visiting the stray kennels in person.
have also advised about getting as many posters up as possible in the local area in case someone has taken him in for safe keeping.
xx

2012-04-07 12:16 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

Thank you so much minigirl. I don't know who is co-ord for this area, so glad you are on board. x

2012-04-07 11:55 Minigirl - Area Co-ordinator, West Yorkshire

Text message sent to offer help or advice.

2012-04-06 22:13 AlisonH

Text sent requesting photo.

2012-04-06 22:13 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

Texted for photo.

2012-04-06 18:25 Admin

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