Lost: Chocolate Labrador Retriever Male In Wales (LL14)

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2021-07-28 09:22 CR

Please check this post, chocolate lab found and no owners located:
https://www.facebook.com/100000811052807/posts/4131895426847452/?d=n

2021-03-20 17:35 choowie74

https://www.instagram.com/p/CMpabfPAnB5/?igshid=d0i4rln837u0

2015-03-01 16:24 DogLostRiverlady

re circulating on twitter........WINSTON Large Choc Lab STILL MISSING http://bit.ly/1ECLFP0 #Frondeg #Rhoftyllen #Wrexham #ll14 Plz RT

2014-03-17 11:34 lost dogs North WalesRachel LDNWA

There's a choc lab turned up at aber falls kennels, they are checking for scars on the underside of tummy although one at kennels has no chip x

2013-12-26 18:24 Sarah

This one has turned up South East. Lady says he is huge. Doesn't seem to be registering a chip though although imo I don't think that should be taken as gospel as I've heard some chips don't register! Anyway, this is the link if you could take a look. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151888552601723&set=a.464496646722.254204.632276722&type=1&theater

2012-10-27 12:36 skippy

Male chocolate lab reported found in Bradford on animal search site yesterday.

http://www.animalsearchuk.co.uk/find-lost-pets/view-pet.php?p=114268&prt=2&viewru=1&sort_order=date&typeOfPet=2&lostOrFound=2&searchDate=2012-09-27&searchRadius=30&showResultsAs=List&petColour1=-1&petColour2=-1&petColour3=-1&petColour4=-1&petHasACollar=Ignore&petCollarColour=-1&GMapsLat=53.8386157&GMapsLng=-1.7182622999999921&GMapsLocationDesc=Bradford%2C+West+Yorkshire%2C+United+Kingdom%2C+BD10+0PY&page=1&search=1&lfonly=f

2012-10-13 11:43 skippy

So sorry you've had no news of your boy yet Karen. I always keep my eyes open for him and hope that one day you get him home safe.x

2012-10-12 15:43 Karen

Still hoping and praying that my boy Winston will return, its six months on the 26th of this month since he went. I will never give up looking for him. Any news anyone of a large male pedigree chocolate lab, please let me know and we will follow it up immediately. Thank you all for your help at this most difficult time. Karen.

2012-09-22 00:31 lost dogs North WalesRachel LDNWA

http://www.doglost.co.uk/dog_blog.php?dogId=43130

2012-08-17 12:00 Karen

Thanks cavvy lover of pembrokeshire, I have now spoken to the lady at Freshfields and she says that all dogs are scanned and my Winston was chipped, she has my details and will make contact should any news occur, thanks so much for your help at this difficult time. We will never give up hope for my precious Winston. Kindest Regards to all for your support Karen.

2012-08-16 15:19 cavvy lover of pembrokeshire

Just saw another choc lab called Rocky on a Welsh Rescue site which again may be worth looking at. Unfortunately doesn't say much as to age or when found or if indeed he is still up for rehoming.
http://www.lostandfounddogs.co.uk/abandoned-dogs

2012-08-16 14:58 cavvy lover of pembrokeshire

Interestingly, Freshfields do now have a choc lab which was put on their site on 5th August. He is approx 5 years old and called Ben. Came from a family whose child has "developed" an allergy. May be worth looking at the photo.
http://www.freshfieldsrescue.org.uk/animals/detail/ben10

2012-07-31 13:21 Karen

I have now spoken to the lady at the Freshfields Kennels in Caernarvon, North Wales, and she assures me that the only Chocolate Labrador she has had was over a year ago, however she tells me that a rather old Labrador was re homed, due to its local owner going into a retirement home, however she knew the details of this dog and it certainly was not my Winston. Thank you everyone for your kind support at this difficult time. Kind Regards to all Karen.

2012-07-14 22:47 themacs6

Spotted this dog today, he's at freshfields North Wales. I know he dosn't look as chunky as winston, but would prefer it if owner had a look for me, Thanks Lisa X http://www.dogsblog.com/harvey-50/

2012-07-12 10:51 Karen

Thanks everyone for your tireless support at helping us find our boy Winston, Chris the tracker from Liverpool called yesterday, he knows the area well, and we have given him all of the details relating to Winston. Thanks skippy we have now contacted Dee Valley Water, there are posters at the Royal Mail sorting offices in Wrexham, and surrounding sub areas, two recent sightings have proved negative after we have seen the two dogs in question. Once again thank you everyone for your help in finding my Winston. Kind Regards to All Karen.

2012-07-09 11:59 Goldenfrodo

Thanks everyone for all your help x
Please stay safe Winston until you are found x

2012-07-08 21:53 skippy

I don't know whether anyone has been in touch with Dee Valley Water at all. They have offices at Rhostyllen, and will have staff out and about throughout the area, so may be happy to put up posters in staff rooms.

Apart from that though, I think they may also be responsible for Ty Mawr reservoir and may have staff up and around the reservoirs on a Daily basis.

Don't know if helps, but thought I would mention it. Link below for their website contacts page.

http://www.deevalleywater.co.uk/article.php?id=2

2012-07-05 19:40 baldrick

Looking at the maps now. Spoken to Vicki Anderson Dog groomer from Wern who wasnt aware of Winston or Princess LL14 but has asked me to forward details so she can help in publicising via her customer base.Anyone got any contcts in the Ramblers Association?

2012-07-04 16:37 Karen

Thank you so much Rach and baldrick for all of your support and commitment to help find my missing Winston, words cant express my appreciation for the immense effort that you are putting in to help find my Boy, thank you both, and everyone else for all of your help. Kindest Regards To All Karen.

2012-07-04 14:35 lost dogs North WalesRachel LDNWA

Spoken to police today, no record of any farm shootings in the area either before or after the date Winston went missing. Contact has searched old maps of the area and there are lots of old lead mines and shafts all around, I'm sending printed copies to helper in the area x

2012-07-03 20:43 lost dogs North WalesRachel LDNWA

MORE INFORMATION FROM OWNERS:
On the 23rd April at 12.30 the owner was walking their 2 labradors down the mountain known as the 'Esclusham Above' mountain on the Minera side. At the bottom of the mountain a rabbit ran out and both dogs took chase and left the mountain. They went down Cae Glas country lane towards Bronwylfa Road. Owners ran after both dogs but they were too fast and soon disappeared. Owner went home to get car and was back there within 20 min. She couldn't find them so she went home. 1 hour later a local farmer/family friend arrived at the house with Winston's brother, Harvey. The farmer found him going back up Cae Glas. So there is an 1 hour to 2 hours max between loosing the dogs and Harvey being brought home. Owners went straight back out with Harvey to see if he could pick up a scent, they searched the area with no luck. Harvey is the alpha male. There have been no sightings. The nearest villages/areas are: Bron Wylfa (area of farms and house), Frondeg (country lane with 6 houses), Rhos Village and Wern. There are 4 reservoirs in the area, 2 on each side. Will update when I find out which reservoirs have been searched.
All areas have been postered including around by the farms, the post office, sorting office and village hall. Owners contacted all the dog wardens including Wrexham, Whitchurch, Shropshire and Flintshire and is still in touch with them - all have Winston's details. They have also contacted all the kennels and council kennels as well as the British Transport police, North Wales police and the Highways agency. Winston is on Doglost and all over Facebook being shared via 'Lost Dogs North Wales Area', 'Doglost Wales', 'Lost and Found dogs in Wales' as well as many groups. Winston has featured in the Leader for a week. There are 4 or 5 farms in the area and all were contacted via a friend of Winston's owner, all friendly :) I asked owner how Harvey had been since the day they went missing, he was petrified when he got home and has become timid of loud noises :( I'm going to ask a contact if they can find out if there any old mine shafts in the area, there is a quarry near there. Fingers and paws crossed we hear some news soon x

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2012-07-03 10:01 lost dogs North WalesRachel LDNWA

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2012-07-03 10:01 lost dogs North WalesRachel LDNWA

Winston is 3 & a half years old, pure lab, he has some scars under his fur on his tummy which you can't see but you can feel them, he has no other marks or scars, the marks on the photo are just scratches on the photograph, he has a full tail and a chunky wide head

2012-07-02 21:29 baldrick

OK Lets start from the very very beginning. Sorry have had login problems but have been watching: first please see 12288 Jake reunited. He was found in a house in Rhostyllen by a "rescuer" who didnt report him. We need to track down Jakes owner to find out where this was and check it out. Please consider postering near the bench opposite the football firld near the bypass bridge. The old blokes sit there with their dogs and this is how Jake was found. Second would you list the exact circumstances of his disappearance...where, time of day etc. This way we can poster most effectively and also poster via facebook giving this link and detail that could jog peoples memory. Third re report to dogwarden and Acorn Kennels, and also report to Oswestry and Flintshire Dogwardens. Flintshire may ot be helpful but a dog went missing from Llay (Wrexham) and turned up in Flintshire kennel as the road links meant he was picked up on the road by someone heading that way. people dont realise dogwardens dont communicate across areas. 4th check gumtree e pups preloved friday ad and any other scuzzy dog dumping site you can think of. 5th ring kennels and vets and also RSPCA in case he was involved in RTA and taken in to them. %th and most unpleasant contact Network rail and Local Authority Highways to check if a dog matching his description has been found dead. Sorry to raise that possibility. Apologies if I am covering old ground here. Also consider joining forces with Princess LL14 and pushing the Evening Leader to run a story. Hugs x

2012-07-02 20:06 lost dogs North WalesRachel LDNWA

Possible sighting in LL11 checked out by owners, looked just like Winston but sadly not him

2012-06-28 14:02 lost dogs North WalesRachel LDNWA

Baldrick that was the one on our Lost Dogs North Wales Area page, it was checked out and wasn't him sadly, see below about the one at Nant y Corn x

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2012-06-26 21:20 baldrick

There was a choc lab on N Wales missing pets a while ago on facebook. Have you considered joining forces with Princess LL14 and trying to get the Leader to run a story?

2012-06-26 13:13 Karen

Still no sign of my Winston, had a couple of sightings recently in Rhos, and local area sightings, however all proved negative, I will never, never give up on him, thank you all so much for your help Rach and goldenfrodo, all of your suggestions now checked out without success. Thanks everyone Karen.

2012-06-19 17:19 lost dogs North WalesRachel LDNWA

http://www.pets4homes.co.uk/classifieds/50322-2-labs-for-sale-keighley.html
Looks less chunky than Winston but you never know x

2012-06-19 16:16 Goldenfrodo

So sorry Karen that Winston hasnt been found yet. You are doing all the right things and as he's microchipped you've a very good chance of getting him back.
I'll crosspost him to DOGLOST WALES FB Group.

2012-06-19 12:41 Karen

Thanks everyone for all your help with trying to locate my Winston, checked with Chester, unfortunately it is not Winston, also checked all of your suggestions jobadger, thank you all for your ongoing support, we will never give up until my boy is found, all posters restated in local area, we are becoming so anxious due to the time he has been missing since the 23 April. Thank you all so very much Karen.

2012-06-18 19:53 skippy

chocolate lab picked up in Chester yesterday (17/06/12)....in all honesty, it doesn't look like Winston to me, but best to get someone who knows him to check.

http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/residents/pests_pollution_food_safety/animal_welfare/stray_and_abandoned_dogs/stray_dog_photographs.aspx

2012-06-17 12:36 RCPersse

Choc Lab found in Abertillery....http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/234159730005812/

2012-06-01 11:28 Goldenfrodo

Thanks Jobadger for all your help.
I'll contact the owner to see if she's been in touch with the Kennels you've mentioned.

2012-05-30 19:48 jobadger

Has anyone tried Aber or Hengwrt - they both take dogs in for Gwynedd Council so someone may have taken him there.
Presumably Maes Gwyn have his poster?
I've emailed his poster to Happy days in Ruthin and just had a really nice email saying that they've put his poster on their FB page and will tell all club members to keep a lookout. I'm not sure where else you've contacted. xx
International Rescue Training Centre Wales, Abergwyngregyn - 01248 680769
18:00 - 22:00 Monday - Friday; 14:00 - 21:00 Saturday - Sunday.

Hengwrt Kennels, Dolgellau - 01341 422597
18:00 - 22:00 Monday - Friday; 9:00 - 21:00 Saturday - Sunday.

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2012-05-30 15:30 Goldenfrodo

Thanks Sue x

Will let owner know. Hope this brings some good news of Winston.xx

2012-05-30 09:55 B30

Advertised in this weeks Countryman's Weekly magazine.

2012-05-29 15:52 Karen

Still no sign of our boy Winston, we all miss him so very much, his brother is missing him still. We will never give up hope for Winston, the house is so big and empty without him. Thanks everyone for your help at this sad time, Karen.

2012-05-24 12:10 Karen

Thanks Sue, RCPersse, and Rach, for your kind help and assistance at this most difficult time, we are looking at every possibility at getting my boy Winston back home, I am sure with every ones help we can do it, we will never give up on him. Thanks again everyone Karen.

2012-05-23 12:30 B30

Karen I sent Winston's details to the Countryman's Weekly magazine and he should have a small advert and his photo printed next week.

2012-05-23 11:50 Karen

Thanks everyone still no positive news on my dear Winston, traveled to Nant Y Corn kennels in Abergele yesterday to confirm the Choc Lab that they have there is not my Winston. We will always keep on looking for my Boy. Thank you everyone for your kind support. Karen.

2012-05-23 10:16 RCPersse

Possibility??? http://www.doglost.co.uk/dog_blog.php?dogId=39683#.T7wCOX2VL5k.facebook
doglost ID 39683

2012-05-21 16:36 Karen

Thanks a million Rach, just contacted Dogs Trust and they have confirmed that the Chocolate Labrador named Cadbury is not my Winston. I have also contacted Nant Y Corn Kennels in Abergele North Wales and they have also confirmed that the Lab found last week in Rhyl is not my boy. We will continue to look everywhere for him, thanks again for all your support. Karen.

2012-05-18 13:34 lost dogs North WalesRachel LDNWA

Hi Karen, please have a look at the lab that Dogs Trust have in, the photo's not great but may be worth giving them a ring. The chocolate lab they have there is called Cadbury contact number 01953 498377 open 12-4pm closed on mondays
http://www.dogstrust.org.uk/rehoming/cadbury1087747.aspx#.T7ZAru24IhM

2012-05-18 11:38 Karen

Thanks bessiesdad, the information was followed up next day the 16th, the Kennels at Nant Y Corn confirmed that it was not my dear Winston, indeed it was a much older Chocolate lab that they have in their Kennels. Thanks a million everyone we will never give up hope, and will keep up our search for our Winston, his brother Harvey is missing him so much. Lets hope and pray that we have some news of him shortly.

2012-05-15 21:19 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Tx Bessies dad...

2012-05-15 20:53 bessiesdadandmum

A chocolate lab male was found on the dual carriage way near St.Asaph yesterday by a friend of mine who posted him on Facebook. He's at Nant Y Corn kennels, North Wales. I have contacted Winston's owner and given her the phone number of Nant Y Corn. It's possible he has wandered that far in that space of time. She says she will ring me back if it is him so I will keep you posted. Fingers crossed.

2012-05-12 22:13 lost dogs North WalesRachel LDNWA

Winston is the lovely boy on the left in the photograph

2012-05-08 16:45 Karen

Still not heard anything about Winston, please, please, please, somebody must have seen him, or knows where he is, his brother from the same litter, they have never been seperated,. is missing him terribly.
please call day or night on 01978 752545 or 07788644206, there is a substantial cash reward for information leading to him being found.

2012-04-29 11:55 Goldenfrodo

Thanks everyone. I'll contact Winston's owners and offer help.

2012-04-28 13:47 DogLostRiverlady

Have put Winston on twitter + will circulate.

2012-04-26 20:00 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Alerts sent out to helpers in LL12,13,14,15,

2012-04-26 19:56 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Photo shows Winston and his brother that has cried everyday since he went missing...sorry about delay on putting photo on site owner but had 8 calls inbetween.

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