Reunited: Black Patterdale Cross Male

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2012-09-04 20:36 Jackie

A starving dog missing for nine days has been reunited with his owner after being rescued from a cliff ledge at St Bees.


Safe at last: Rescuers with Runty after his dramatic rescue from a cliff ledge at St Bees
The 12-month-old black Patterdale terrier was found marooned by thevillage’s lifeboat crew after he was seen by a young man who was fishing near the bottom of Saltom Bay cliffs yesterday afternoon.

Runty, so-called because he was the runt of the litter, had escaped while out on a walk at Kells on August 25.

His owner, MariaDockray, and her family had been frantically searching for him, putting up posters and posting flyers through doors.

Maria’s mum, Angela Groggins, said: “We have been crying and having sleepless nights worrying about him. After nine days we had given up hope he would be found.

“We would like to thank the young man who raised the alarm and everyone who helped rescue him. We are very grateful.”

After being checked by the vet, Runty enjoyed his first meal, half a chicken, in the comfort of his home.

Dick Beddows, St Bees deputy launching authority, said: “St Bees RNLI received a launch request from Liverpool coastguard to assist local coastguards search for a dog which had been spotted. The boat, helmed by Ian Wrigley and crewed by Dale Rickerby and Simon Graham, found the dog marooned on a ledge which coastguards couldn’t reach on foot.

“Subsequently, Dale swam ashore and after a struggle with a very frightened and slightly aggressive dog managed to calm it down before retrieving it in a casualty pouch and bringing it back to the boat.’’

2012-09-04 20:35 Jackie

Just read about Runty's narrow escape on the news...Welcome home Runty you lucky lad, the gods were looking out for you that day...stay safe now..xxx

2012-09-04 20:34 Jackie

http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/starving-dog-runty-s-amazing-cumbrian-cliff-ledge-rescue-1.991975?referrerPath=home

2012-09-04 18:12 AnnieSparky

So glad to hear Runty is getting better and great to see the news story and picture. The Coastguards and Lifeboat crews are amazing people x

2012-09-04 17:49 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

We would love to issue a statement to the press on how helpful the coastguards/lifeboats have been in so many dog related incidents in the past...thats the wonderful thing about the volunteers of lifeboats...they aint covered by health and safety fiascos...they just go out there and save lives...

2012-09-04 17:43 Maggie

Thank you Jayne, i've let his owner know.
Runty is doing ok, he had all the ticks removed, they gave him injection and his on tablets at the mo. Im sure he will make a speedy recovery :)

I have asked for a reunited pic

Last edited: 2012-09-04 17:47:28 by Maggie

2012-09-04 17:35 Maggie

Link to Runtys story in the News and Star
http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/starving-dog-runty-s-amazing-cumbrian-cliff-ledge-rescue-1.991975?referrerPath=home

2012-09-04 17:35 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Have passed on your details and owners to Nik our press officer.

2012-09-04 17:00 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Great stuff...

2012-09-04 16:50 Maggie

I have just had a message to let me know that all the National and Local Papers want to run a story about Runty :)

2012-09-04 15:10 Angel

Welcome home Runty! Hope you're feeling 100% real soon. x

2012-09-04 11:30 Goldenfrodo

What a relief. Welcome home Runty xx Hope you recover well. Stay safe now x

2012-09-04 09:46 skippy

Wow - lucky boy Runty! Well done coastguard! :)x

2012-09-04 09:24 Meru

Great news! Welcome home Runty - stay safe and close now little fella and feel better soon xx

2012-09-03 19:58 DogLostMillypod (Chris) - Administrative Volunteer

Hope Runty feels better soon.x Well done to the coastguard for rescuing Runty.

2012-09-03 18:27 Ellie

Welcome home Runty. A lucky boy, hope you recover soon from your ordeal. Stay safe now

2012-09-03 18:04 AnnieSparky

Thats great news.....poor little fella, hes had a rough time of it....hope hes ok and well done coast guard and everyone involved x

2012-09-03 17:49 lesleyjane

Wow, lucky dog!! Hope he is ok after his ordeal. xx ps microchip now??

2012-09-03 16:12 mathers22

Welcome home Little Runty so happy for you and your family. Well done to everyone - especially the coast guard xx

2012-09-03 16:03 Maggie

I have just had a message from Runty's owner to say that he's been FOUND :))
The coast guard found him, they found him at the bottom of the cliffs at kells. Well done to them for rescuing Runty :)
His owner is on her way to the vets to get him checked over,he's very thin, got large ticks on him and no claws on his back paws :( - I have asked for them to let me know how he gets on.

Welcome home Runty ((HUGS)), stay safe xx - into the blue you go

Last edited: 2012-09-03 16:19:12 by Maggie

2012-09-03 11:42 Maggie

Runty's owner got a phone call on Wednesdy 29th August by a man walking his dog, saying he had seen a dog very much like Runty at the Wilton area. The dog barked and ran on to the land of Uldale Farm.

Runty's owners also put a missing Ad in a few newspapers.

I have bumped his page

2012-09-03 11:06 Maggie

Thank you for looking out for Runty jollyloluk, sadly the found on stray action wasn't Runty, it was along shot tho but ANY posible is ALWAYS worth checking.

2012-08-31 08:43 jollyloluk

theres a similar dog on stray action.com , cant see if it has white chest but has red collar on

2012-08-30 20:11 Maggie

Thank you Jayne x

2012-08-30 19:49 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Alerts sent out to helpers in CA 21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,14.

2012-08-30 18:39 Maggie

Runty and his mam and dad were being walked by a family member in a field when he went missing, his mam and dad came back when called but Runty didn't.

His owners contact Dog Warden, vets, dogs home, put posters up. They are doing everything they possibly can to find him.

I will update his page and send out info and more advise

2012-08-30 17:55 Maggie

Photo added. Can Alerts go out please

Thank you

2012-08-30 16:30 Maggie

requested photo