Reunited: Black & Tan German Shepherd Dog Male
- Dog ID 41713
- Status Reunited
- Registered 30 Jul 2012
- Name MAJOR
- Gender & Breed Male German Shepherd Dog
- Age Adult
- Colour Black & Tan
- Marks & Scars
- Tagged Yes
- Microchipped Yes
- Tattooed No
- Date Lost 27 Jul 2012
- Where Lost Tan House, Skelmersdale
- Lost In Region North West
- Lost In Post Area WN8
- Date Found 21 Aug 2012
- Where Found Up Holland trapped in a Old Folk's Home
- Date Reunited 21 Aug 2012
- Other Info 3 years old. ** SIGHTINGS ** in the area, he has been reported as being clipped by a car. Major is very NERVOUS, IF SIGHTED PLEASE RING A NUMBER BELOW. He was wearing a collar with silver studs and ID. MICROHIPPED. Please look out for him, if FOUND he should be reported the Council Dog Warden (which is the LAW)
- Listed By Jayne - Founder Doglost.
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- 2012-08-22 09:20 Meru
- FANTASTIC NEWS! Welcome home Major - stay safe and close now lovely lad. Love the pic xx
- 2012-08-22 07:22 Bobble - Area Co-ordinator - Somerset & East Sussex
- So pleased Major is home safe - that reunited photo is why we do it!
- 2012-08-21 22:26 J MO
- Brilliant news. Welcome home Major x
- 2012-08-21 22:18 mathers22
- Wonderful news - welcome home Major xx
- 2012-08-21 21:51 zen
- fantastic news, welcome home major stay safe now
- 2012-08-21 20:56 Unknown
- I am absolutely thrilled to see Major reunited with his owner, who must have wept tears of happiness. Love the reunited pic. Sending Major big (HUGS). Stay safe now handsome:-) ninja. Do you know what became of the poor dog on FB who was found roaming?
- 2012-08-21 20:34 Barney 'n' Ozzie's mum
- Brilliant news!! Brought a tear to my eye too - especially as he looks so much like a GSD we had years ago. Bet the old folks enjoyed a bit of excitement! Stay safe now Major xx
- 2012-08-21 20:23 Julie - Area Co-ordinator - Surrey & South London
- What excellent news I am so pleased for you - I expect the old folks were keen to help too. Photo brought tears to my eyes of happiness seeing Major back with his mum. Julie x
- 2012-08-21 20:15 AnnieSparky
- Lovely to see the reunited photo,bet there will be lots of cuddles for Major :)xx
- 2012-08-21 19:58 Millypod (Chris) - Administrative Volunteer
- Well done Team Major, so pleased Major is home and safe.
Lovely reunited photo.x - 2012-08-21 19:35 Majorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West
- WOO HOO chuffed to bits Major is BACK HOME where he belongs.
After another sighting in the Little Digmoor Almond Tree area yesterday, he was trapped today in an Old Folks Home.
His family and everyone else have worked so hard in their search for him and it has finally paid off.
Thank you to Jackalee and AnnieSparky for the texts greatly appreciated. Best texts to get with the great news another one is reunited.
I've uploaded a REUNITED photo of Major with his mum who is overjoyed and should be.
THANK YOU to everyone who helped in the search you are all stars.
WELCOME HOME Major and into the BLUE you go, sending you lots of hugs and cuddles. xxx - 2012-08-21 19:10 AnnieSparky
- Thats brilliant news :) Am so glad major is home safe and sound. Thankyou shell195 for update on here xx
- 2012-08-21 17:54 skippy
- Wow - that's great news!! :)x Welcome home Major!
- 2012-08-21 16:31 Deb4gsd
- just seen this on FB also, with a photo of Major! brilliant news, but very skinny after being on the run for a month! Thank God he's safe! xx
- 2012-08-21 15:26 shell195
- Whoop MAJOR IS HOME he was trapped by Up Holland nursing home I believe besides being skinny he is fine xxx
- 2012-08-20 22:38 shell195
- More sightings this evening by the Almond Tree pub in Little Digmoor in Skelmersdale, going to get more posters out tomorrow and keep his profile up. Thanks for helping x
- 2012-08-18 01:34 Jackalee (Kathryn) - Area Co-ordinator - Greater Manchester
- The GSD icce mentioned has now been reunited with its owner, thanks for looking out for Major :)
- 2012-08-15 15:40 icce
- GSD found in Swinton, cant really compare pictures because im on my phone. Heres the FB link: https://m.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=516984928316973&id=253038551378280&set=a.254087917940010.85460.253038551378280&__user=681176287
- 2012-08-13 23:01 Julie - Area Co-ordinator - Surrey & South London
- Is there any news from the latest post and sighting, poor dog sounds in a bad way - even if it is not Major do hope he gets to safety and help swiftly. Thinking of you. Julie x
- 2012-08-13 11:59 Ninja - Area Volunteer, Lincolnshire
- Just seen this on FB.......
Wigan Beech Hill Sharon Berry Smith
alsation cross dog roaming beech hill in a bad state starving and no fur on it's back. :( - 2012-08-12 17:28 AnnieSparky
- Hey Majorjet :) Sorry cant put the found dog on Majors F/B page but hopefully they will see it.....or if it is Major his chip will do the trick. Heres hoping x
- 2012-08-12 16:58 Majorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West
- Just got back from Halewood RSPCA no matches for Major. The search goes on for him. Thanks again to everyone for looking out for him and sharing.
Thanks AnnieSparky I seen the details on the AW site and was going to post them on here. x - 2012-08-11 18:06 AnnieSparky
- From A/W website....maybe worth checking though I see Major is microchipped:
Found Dog
11 Aug 2012
German Shepherd
Location: Wigan M29
Size: Large
Our Ref:275648
For further details call 0845 241 7253 (local rate)
to amend, email info@animalwardens.co.uk quoting our ref and full postcode, attach picture if available
- 2012-08-10 18:28 shell195
- Seem to be hitting a dead end now. A lost advert was put in the free paper but we are now nagging the paper to run an editorial. I wish the owners would get more sightings at least it gave everyone hope and strength to carry on searching
- 2012-08-08 20:02 Julie - Area Co-ordinator - Surrey & South London
- Such a shame there have been no sightings for a few days - is there a chance someone has taken him in ? I suppose that is always a possibility really. Hopefully if Major is in Champion newspaper today it will bring some much needed news. With good luck - Julie x
- 2012-08-08 17:37 shell195
- No sightings for a few days now which is very worrying
- 2012-08-08 14:34 Jayne - Founder Doglost.
- Major is in today's Champion newspaper.
- 2012-08-07 21:23 Julie - Area Co-ordinator - Surrey & South London
- Was just wondering if there had been any new sightings or news of Major today. Was so hoping to find him in the blue today. Julie x
- 2012-08-07 13:50 Lankeela
- Checking in for any updates - do so hope he is found safe soon.
- 2012-08-07 01:06 my boy max
- details post up on biggsd
- 2012-08-06 19:09 Julie - Area Co-ordinator - Surrey & South London
- Do so hope Major is found soon. Are the pubs around the area aware that he is missing ? So wishing I lived nearer so I could be of some real help. With all good wishes. Julie x
- 2012-08-06 00:16 AnnieSparky
- Another possible sighting 5/08/12 crossposted from F/B:
"Hi me again dont want to get hopes up again my son just come in..he was in the almond tree pub around 4.30 there was a german shepard lying down in ally way next to pub 3 lads went over talking to it thinking it was dead, the kids walked off he took kids in pub went back out an the dog had gone my sis an i r going up now to have a look round little digmoor x"
"Just got back in majors owner came an met us a dog ran out of the bushes infront of a taxi an ran ran back into them he was limping...but never came out again hope he is found tom x"
- 2012-08-05 23:47 AnnieSparky
- Just managed to see posting by owners on Majors Facebook page (with help as like a few of us not quite on F/B yet!) of a possible sighting today....crossposted to here:
"WE HAVE JUST BEEN INFORMED SOMEONE THINKS THEY SEEN MAJOR TODAY TIED UP OUT SIDE THE CONNIE, AT 12.30, CAN U PLEASE IF U DO SEE HIM OR THINK U SEE HIM LET US KNOW STRAIGHT AWAY SO THAT WE CANT ACT ON IT STRAIGHT AWAY PLEASE THANKS SO MUCH FOR ALL OF UR HELP AND I HOPE THIS HELP CONTINUES TILL WE GET HIM HOME XXX"
There is more information on his page and looks like alot of work being done to find Major.
Really hope he is found soon x
GSD rescue site is a great idea....thanks Kaz... and Julie xx
- 2012-08-05 22:54 Kaz
- Asked lancs Gsd rescue to put him on their site! They have with link!!! Best of british
- 2012-08-05 22:39 Julie - Area Co-ordinator - Surrey & South London
- Do you know where Major was seen dragging his back leg ? It may be he is still close to this area and has found a quiet spot to rest up - would be worth checking under bushes, hedges anything like that just in case. I am so sorry I am in East Sussex so not of any help to you on the ground but praying and hoping he is found quickly. If he has a favourite squeaky toy or something similar may be worth going near to the area he was last seen and giving that a go as he may come out to a familiar noise. On the other hand maybe someone has found him over the weekend and taken him to a vet etc. and they are having to wait until Monday to confirm his microchip details etc. With all good wishes to you all. Julie. x
- 2012-08-05 22:12 AnnieSparky
- Thanks shell....you have done so well to keep trying.It is very difficult.....are you in touch with the owners or can they post on here?
Just wondering whether the previous posts on here were checked by them ie the poor dog in RTA on M6.
Am sure D/L helpers in area will help and are looking out for Major.
Good to see hes microchipped but the more info we have got the better about what has been done already ie posters, have vets been notified, dog warden, traffic police (as seen by motorway).....rspca etc, where are they searching now?
Its good about the facebook page...that will help spread the word.
Twitter is another good one,local papers,radio.
I was out that direction today and was looking out for Major.....yes it is worrying esp if injured.
Will email D/L to see if there is any more advice.
Well done shell x - 2012-08-05 21:44 shell195
- I have asked over and over again for people to join here but sadly they havent :( There have been no sightings for 2 days now which is rahther worrying as aomeone said he was dragging his back leg due to an injury from a car. This facebook group has been made for him but I think you will need to copy and paste it https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10150948981921302&id=720396301&ref=notif¬if_t=wall#!/MajorSkemsMostFamousDogLast edited: 2012-08-05 21:47:05 by shell195
- 2012-08-04 14:02 AnnieSparky
- Oh poor Major and his family....I have been keeping a lookout but wasnt sure what had happened. Thanks for info shell195.....maybe a NW co-ordinator can contact them or they can ring D/L for more advice.
Be good to have info posted on here if possible so we know how further to help.
Stay safe Major x - 2012-08-04 13:41 shell195
- This family could use some advice as they are running in circles and sadly they appear to be getting false sightings x
- 2012-08-02 20:12 Julie - Area Co-ordinator - Surrey & South London
- Is there any news of Major ? So sad for the poor dog involved in an RTA on M6. Thinking of you. Julie x
- 2012-08-02 10:01 Paula Marie
- Know it is a distance away, sadly husband reported warning signs on M6 motorway Junction 20a near Poplar Services and body of a large breed that had been involved in RTA on hard shoulder.
Hope it isn't Major, but needs to be checked out with Traffic Officers.
Sorry if this causes any upset to owner. - 2012-07-31 19:53 Julie - Area Co-ordinator - Surrey & South London
- It may be he is tired, scared and exhausted and if he has been clipped by a car he could have found a quite place to hole up and rest for a while as he has probably been running on adrenaline. I do so hope he is soon caught safe and sound and back with his family. With all good wishes for catching him quickly. Julie x
- 2012-07-31 19:02 shell195
- This is the first day with no sightings of him I wonder if hes changed his location
- 2012-07-31 13:54 Mr Ollie
- Any news yet ?
- 2012-07-31 08:31 Majorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West
- Thanks Jayne. :)x
- 2012-07-31 08:18 Jayne - Founder Doglost.
- Alerts sent out to helpers in WN1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,L39,40.
- 2012-07-31 08:15 Majorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West
- Thanks Tri's Mum for the updates and to everyone who is sharing his details.
Info/Advice email and SCENTING Instructions emailed to owner. Keeping everything crossed he is found soon. x - 2012-07-31 00:20 Tri's Mum
- Just been spotted now heading down the Motor way from skem to Wigan lady stopped to try grab hun and he ran off she said he looked terrified ..poor lad ..hope he stayes safe !!!
- 2012-07-30 23:41 AnnieSparky
- Hope Major found soon, glad to see people out looking (sorry I cant go out tonight)........am guessing owner may have already done this.....If it is him on the side of the motorway they can call the police number 101 to report him. x
- 2012-07-30 23:15 skippy
- There was a found GS on the animal wardens site today - found in L20 Bootle - not sure you'll get an answer from them now though:
Found Dog
30 Jul 2012
German Shepherd
Location: Bootle L20
Gender: Male
Colour: Brown Tan
Size: Large
Our Ref:274457
For further details call 0845 241 7253 (local rate)
to amend, email info@animalwardens.co.uk quoting our ref and full postcode, attach picture if available
http://www.animalwardens.co.uk/lost-found-dogs-search?sobi2Task=sobi2Details&_____catid=0&sobi2Id=41432Last edited: 2012-07-30 23:16:29 by skippy - 2012-07-30 23:12 shell195
- The dogs owners friend has just had 2 messages on facebook, 1 said she thinks she has seen him at the side of the motorway leading from Skem to Wigan(M58) and was trying to get him, the other says a dog was found in this area and taken to Marsh Lane police station(Bootle?)Is it always this hard ??
- 2012-07-30 22:49 Majorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West
- Major was last sighted today in Upholland @ 2.30pm
- 2012-07-30 22:45 Tri's Mum
- Our friends in Skem just told us they are all out looking for Major..he was last sighted in Upholland @ 2.30 today !!! xx
- 2012-07-30 22:16 Majorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West
- Details now updated, will share his details.
Can email alerts please be sent out, thanks. x - 2012-07-30 22:07 Majorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West
- Thanks Ashmark, I must of been uploading the photo as you posted.
Owner was having problems adding his details and I was asked to help register him. I've uploaded his photo and will update his details. x - 2012-07-30 22:01 AlisonH
- Text sent requesting photo.