Reunited: Light Brown Border Terrier Male

  • Dog ID 58818
  • Status Reunited
  • Registered 23 Oct 2013
  • Name BARNABY REUNION
  • Gender & Breed Male Border Terrier (Neutered)
  • Age Adult
  • Colour Light brown
  • Marks & Scars Two front teeth missing. Small lump in right ear.
  • Tagged Yes
  • Microchipped Yes
  • Tattooed No
  • Date Lost 20 Oct 2013
  • Where Lost Whiteway Hill, near East Lulworth in Dorset. No reported sightings of him since. Quite possibly still in the Purbeck area, although could be further afield by now.
  • Lost In Region South West
  • Lost In Post Area BH20
  • Date Found 19 Nov 2013
  • Where Found Spotted this morning running along the cliff by fishermen off the coast between Warbarrow and Kimmeridge. Between them and the Range Wardens from Lulworth they managed to catch him and he's now a
  • Found In Region South West
  • Found In Post Area BH20
  • Date Reunited 19 Nov 2013
  • Other Info Missing for 30 days. Lost on Whiteways Hill near Tyneham , ran off into Ministry Of Defence ranges. Spotted by a fisherman in a boat who alerted rangers
  • Listed By qdshayes
  • Views 16455
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Sightings and Information

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Ellie
Barnaby is featured in the DogLost Safe and Sound column of the February edition of Dogs Today magazine out now
Clare
So happy for you Welcome home Barnaby x
DogLostMax - Area Co-ordinator - Cornwall & Area Volunteer - Durham & Ireland
Hope everyone involved has a wonderful night.
Jessbenem
I think Barnaby captured everyone's heart. Brilliant way to celebrate his return. Have great time everyone. X
Springer sharon
Have fun tonight. Wish I could be there x
digbysmum
Brilliant news. Welcome home lovely Barnaby - stay safe now. Well done to all involved! xxx
Jenny & Tiga k9tracker
Great news - another happy ending.
SueB
Thank you Quentin for the update :) It would be great to join you and your (now complete) family as I have been so keen to meet Barnaby - will pass the message on to Billa & Simon when in work today.
I LOVE HAPPY ENDINGS :)
Last edited: 2013-11-27 08:00:40 by SueB
DogLostGnasher - Area Co-ordinator, East Dorset
So lovely to hear Barnabys settling back in at home well and thank you for letting us know how he's doing. Sadly I won't be able to join you tomorrow night as already have plans but make sure he gets a big hug from me xx
DogLostPoochpal - Regional Co-ordinator - South West - Police Liaison Team
Thank you for the lovely update, I will bump the page so that all who helped will see your kind invite. I am sure there are some who would like to meet Barnaby in person.
twoDs
What a lovely update.Just s glad Barnaby came home safe and sound - typical Border to be swayed by his stomach.
qdshayes
It's hard to believe, but it's now 6 days since Barnaby came home and he's settling back in well. There's no denying that he was carrying a little extra weight when he went missing and we're grateful for that now because he lost nearly a stone in weight over the 30 days that he was lost in the wild. He's putting some weight back on now but it'll take a while before he builds the muscle back up that he's lost.
It's wonderful that we have him back and I'm so grateful for all the help and support we've had from all the wonderful people who have recognised the anguish we've been through and the plight of our little man. It really is because of the profile we created for Barnaby that he was recovered and I shall be eternally grateful to Jo Miller and his son Levi for taking the time and putting the effort into catching Barnaby last week and ensuring he was returned to us. He's always been a stomach-led animal and it was a bacon sandwich which finally got him down off the cliff.
I really want to thank everyone at Range Control on Lulworth Camp as well, they've put up with a lot from me and shown great patience when I've been on the phone for the umpteenth time reminding them that Barnaby's still missing and probably still on their patch. Lt Colonel Ken Davies was chuffed to bits to be able to reunite us with the now skinny little man and, being a Border Terrier owner himself understood the emotions we've been through.
The Doglost website is a great resource that I was unaware of before Sue Bland directed me here. I'm so grateful to her and all the other people who have put themselves out for Barnaby and us. In no particular order, thank you to Sharon, Janice, Ellie, Gina, Sue (Rolls), Billa and everyone else who has been following Barnaby's adventure.
We are going to have a small get together at the Weld Arms in East Lulworth on Wednesday evening (27th November) where the staff have been so kind and comforted us at the end of so many days when we've been out searching for Barnaby. If anyone would like to join us then please drop me a text, it would be lovely to be able to say thank you in person.
The end of an extraordinarily painful, but thankfully very happily resolved adventure for one lucky Border Terrier. Thank you all.Last edited: 2013-11-25 22:31:14 by qdshayes
KKelly
I'm so happy to hear Barnaby is safe and back home! I've been following the site updates and it's such brilliant news he's home! Can't believe it's a month he's been out there fending for himself, bless him, bet he's glad he's home! X
Charlotte Watson
So happy to hear your news,I have been following your posts .i lost a border 5 years ago ,she was a bit of a hunter so I think sadly she had got stuck some where .cant talk about it even now we searched for ages no .luck .but the joy when I saw that you had found Barnaby so fantastic and well done to you all xxx
Doglady
Fantastic news welcome home little man I am so please for you all.x x
skippy
Brilliant news - so pleased to see this lovely lad home safe. Well done to all!!

Welcome home Barnaby! :)))xx
Springer sharon
I've just spent a very special hour with Mum , Judith, Barnaby and Ripley. I am so so pleased and honoured to meet him at last! Lets hope this brings hope o so many other people out there x
Kelly
This is just the greatest news and gives me faith my little Hugo will be found safe and get back home, brilliant work Quentin and enjoy having your lovely boy home!! Welcome home Barnaby xxx
DogLostMax - Area Co-ordinator - Cornwall & Area Volunteer - Durham & Ireland
Oh Wow, so very happy for you. I have also been following the trials & tribulations. So glad it is a very happy ending, Welcome home Barnaby.
lmoore - Area Volunteer, Wiltshire
This is just the best news ever to hear. Big hugs to Barnaby and lots of licks from my three Borders.I am always worried to see a border missing as they are such sensitive dogs and must really worry if they get lost.
Clare
Fantastic news So happy for you both x
EllieBT
Whoohooo :-) Just the best news. Welcome home Barnaby and well done to everyone for their hard work in looking for him over the past few weeks.
Sammie
Wonderful he has been found after 4 1/2 weeks!
DogLostBobble - Area Co-ordinator - Somerset & East Sussex
So pleased to see that this little guy is now home. Great news!
Wookie's Mum (HLC)
Wow, I saw on Facebook that he'd been found was alive, that's fantastic news, I'm sure like a few others I didn't think it was going to end this way as it had been a while now, especially with those cliffs & live Range ! Be safe Barnaby, I bet he's wondering what all the fuss is about, if only they could talk
DogLostMillypod (Chris) - Administrative Volunteer
Well done to all involved. Welcome home gorgeous Barnaby :))
Lin-D
That is the best news I've heard for a long time. Give Barnaby a big hug from me x
DogLostPoochpal - Regional Co-ordinator - South West - Police Liaison Team
This is the best news, welcome back Barnaby and thank you to every one who has searched and supported the owners for the last month. X
Spindle
Thrilled to see this dog in blue.
Esther
Well done all! Great news
ClaireC
How wonderful, an early Christmas present for you! Welcome home Barnaby xx
Inkie's Mum
Hurray, so pleased he's back home, would say due to Q's comment of weight loss, he got stuck down a hole somewhere, look after your boy now Q !
Liz Prior
Delighted for Barnaby's owners. Well done to all involved in searching for this precious boy.
Michael Hervey-Murray
So pleased to see Barnaby has been found. Rohan #BTposse on twitter
debbie
Lovely news x
Belle
Best news of the day! :)))) Welcome home Barnaby - you've been very missed!
DogLostGlynafon
Wow! I have been praying for this handsome boy to be found (I am the owner of two borders) You must be over the moon to have him back after all this time. Borders never forget anyone and he must be so happy to be home¬
Springer sharon
I still can not believe this fantastic news. Quentin, you have my total respect for all your efforts and the fact you kept the belief. This is so totally deserved. Can't wait to meet him xx love to all of you
DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.
WOW...Great news!
SueB
Thank heavens that is one that didn't get away from the fisherman !!!
SueB
still laughing and then crying happy tears as I went in to the shop on my way home after hearing the news - I don't care if people think I am off my trolly as I am SO HAPPY for Barnaby and his family xxxxxxx YAY xxxxxxx
I bet Barnaby and Ripply will have a lot to talk about now :)xxxx
Jessbenem
Wonderful news, so pleased for Quentin, family and of course Barnaby. Would love to see that reunion. Xxx😊😊😊
Niki
many many congrats have followed barnabys story with interest from midwales-its magic! give him a biscuit from me
Paula Griffin's Mum
Aw, brilliant, welcome home Barnaby :)
mashutterbug
BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
konner
dont know what to say absolutly brilliant xxxxxxxx well done to the rangers.
DogLostGnasher - Area Co-ordinator, East Dorset
DogLostGnasher - Area Co-ordinator, East Dorset
Q that has to be the best news ever.......... So wish he could tell us his story !
So so pleased for all concerned xxxxxxx. A happy happy day :))))
twoDs
OMG that is just the best news.So very pleased (and relieved) he's safe with you now.
qdshayes
We've got him!
Found today on the Ranges not far from where we last saw him. He's alive and well and home. He's lost a lot of weight but is fine. More later. Q
SueB
sorry that nothing has come from the echo appeal yet. still keeping everything crossed. xxLast edited: 2013-11-17 21:28:42 by SueB
qdshayes
Difficult day with no access to the Ranges and no news, but still no bad news so every reason to stay hopeful and keep looking for the Duffer. Thanks again for all the help and support from everyone here and all those who, like us, are still going out looking, your generosity is greatly appreciated. Qx
Springer sharon
I know the ranges are closed but I'm still happy to go out on some lower ground. Stay positive Quentin
qdshayes
Thank you Poochpal, I'm grateful for you bumping the page.
Good to see the Bournemouth Echo have run the appeal. Fingers crossed.
Lin-D
I've just seen the appeal for Barnaby on the Bournemouth Echo website.
DogLostPoochpal - Regional Co-ordinator - South West - Police Liaison Team
Well done for clearing up the mystery but such a shame there is still no news of Barnaby. Bumping his page due to the Echo appeal.
qdshayes
I have now heard from the Police that the dog caught on Saturday evening last week was not Barnaby and that it was successfully reunited with its owner.
Which means that there are still no reported sightings of the little man since I last saw him on Whiteway Hill. Thank you Sue for reminding us that the Ranges are closed this weekend, I'd forgotten that. I have to say that I'd hoped he would be home by now. However, we're not giving up hope and the Dorset Echo have kindly put an appeal in the paper today for me. I don't know if the Bournemouth Echo have or not, but I'm hoping so.
SueB
Just been told that the Lulworth Ranges are totally closed this weekend
qdshayes
Thank you Sue, that's just the job. It's great to keep the local area aware that we're still looking.
SueB
All power to you for your investigations Q.
I Had an unexpected afternoon off from Creech as phones down so went along the route from Creech to Whiteway, (Had a chat with a Range Warden there) lulworth, past Lulworth Stables, Coombe Keynes, to Wool checking posters and renewing where required. on the ones that are ok I put 'Still Missing' across them.
I do hope the Echo and Countryman adverts do the trick. Fingers crossed.
Barnaby I know full well that Borders are rather stubborn little critters but enough is enough now, come on out and show yourself!
qdshayes
I don't have any positive news to report I'm afraid. I'm grateful to the Dog Wardens for acknowledging and confirming that they haven't been informed of, or picked up the dog that was caught on Saturday evening. I have had extensive discussions with the police over the issue and we are still trying to establish which officer was involved and what happened to the dog after it was last seen in the back of his car.
Meanwhile, I have spoken to the Dorset Echo and Bournemouth Echo. The Dorset Echo have agreed to put an appeal in the paper for me and the Bournemouth Echo said they would see what they can do. I'm grateful for the advert in Countryman's Weekly, thank you Sue.
We're not giving up yet. Q
Springer sharon
The mystery continues. Knowing how tenacious you are Quentin, if there is one person who will get to the bottom of it then its you. In the meantime grateful thanks to the dog warden for all your efforts and bringing some clarity to this distressing situation
Dog WardenWDDC Dog Warden
Hi All, I am just wanting to confirm that over the weekend the only call our OOH's team received regarding a stray dog was on Sunday 10th concerning a staffordshire bull terrier, found in Weymouth and later reunited with it's owner. We have received no information relating to a stray dog in the Monkton Hill Area, i have even phoned known repeat offenders in the area to check if any of their dogs went wandering on staurday night and returned home via the police or a member of the public. My colleagues and i are all aware of Barnaby and will obviously be in touch with Quentin or Dog Lost should information come to light xx
B30
Advertised in this weeks Countryman's Weekly magazine. I hope it brings some news.
Inkie's Mum
I am sure you have done all you can Q to try and find this dog picked up, must be so frustrating not actually knowing if it was Barnaby. Perhaps pestering the local police may bring results, if the policeman who picked him up has been off-duty and not logged what happened, he may come back on duty and get the information that you are trying to locate Barnaby or the dog if not just to rule it out
DogLostGnasher - Area Co-ordinator, East Dorset
Saddening and frustrating to hear the latest news .... I hope the authorities can come up with the evidence we need to determine where they took the dog they did pick up. Whatever the outcome we need to determine whether it wasn't B or not ......sorry Q, this must be so frustrating for you xx
DogLostPoochpal - Regional Co-ordinator - South West - Police Liaison Team
How difficult is it for the authorities to log a found dog? Surely all that is needed is a standard form similar to our description box, relevant details, where found, sex, breed, where dog taken and by who. Failing that, all dog wardens in the area have been given my contact details in the past, they can phone the details to me at any time or log them here, they are registered so could easily do this. As for the police, we all know they no longer take in strays but in this case the dog was at risk of causing an accident on a busy road. We have had help in the past but it seems to depend on the individual as to how prepared they are to record all the details and follow up what might have happened to the dog.
Would a call to Wessex FM bring more information? All this happened early on a busy evening with several witnesses. Wherever this dog went he needs a thorough full body scan as his own vet had trouble finding Barnaby's chip when he was last scanned.
qdshayes
Ok, there's a mystery going on here. After a lot more digging, I have finally had it confirmed that NO dog was picked up from Dorchester Police Station on Saturday evening by the duty dog warden. The Staffordshire Terrier I had been informed it was is a different dog from the one caught on Saturday and was picked up on a different day, in a different place. No other dogs, that could be connected with the dog seen on Saturday evening, are reported as having been dealt with by the Warden.
It is currently a mystery what happened to the dog that was last seen on the back seat of a Police car on the A354 Monkton Hill, just outside Dorchester, at around 7.30pm on Saturday 9th Novemeber. The members of the public who helped catch it and put it there describe it as a terrier that, having seen pictures of Barnaby, could be him.
I have no idea if it is him of course and, frustratingly, no idea what happened to this dog after that. The Police have recorded the incident and are investigating it for me.
There have been no reported sightings of a Terrier on the loose in the area since then, that I am aware of.
As I say, I don't know whose dog I'm chasing here but I will do my best to find out what happened to it. Meanwhile, I will also keep up the search for Barnaby in the Purbeck area and am grateful to those who are still helping with that. Thank you so much.
qdshayes
I'm aware from some of the messages I've received, that there are conflicting reports circulating about whether Barnaby has been found. Sadly, he hasn't and I would be very grateful if we can spread the word that he is still missing and that we very much are still looking for him.
Thank you.
qdshayes
After a ridiculous amount of chasing of people, it appears that the dog which got picked up on Saturday was a Staffordshire Terrier and not Barnaby. Hopefully it's been reunited with its owner by now.
Springer sharon
Could feel the frustration in your voice when we spoke last night. Stay patient, stay positive. He's out there somewhere and no one will give up until he's found.
Jessbenem
How upsetting, to feel so close to a possible great outcome. Is it worth trying Margaret Green on way to Dorchester. I don't quite know how police/dog warden/ rescue centres work , don't know if they keep updated with lost dogs. Do hope something can be found out for definite.xx
SueB
what a confusing and very frustrating puzzle - I totally understand your reserve and why you are not getting to hyped up about the sighting. The disappointment on finding out the last time was a false alarm was horrid but hopefully Poochpal can help you get to the bottom of this ..................... I'm still keeping everything crossed and looking forward to the homecoming party. xx
DogLostGnasher - Area Co-ordinator, East Dorset
Hope you hear back soon Q..... You did say Bs chip had migrated so still a possibility, but would be nice to know for sure x
DogLostPoochpal - Regional Co-ordinator - South West - Police Liaison Team
How frustrating for you. I will see what I can find out, I think it was the Weymouth & Portland out of hours service who would have collected the one from Dorchester station.
I have bumped Barnaby's page in the hope others may have more information.
EllieBT
Hope you soon get this sorted out soon. Will check back in the morning and see if any help can be given.
qdshayes
I'm not sure of exactly what the story is here. I have a really helpful chap telling me that a dog, that could be Barnaby, was caught and last seen on the back seat of a police car on Saturday evening. The Police log says that two officers went to the scene of the reported sighting and looked but saw nothing so came away. Currently it's a mystery as to who the officer was who had the dog in the back of his car. However, the Police have told me that WDDC have confirmed that they did pick up a dog from Dorchester Police station on Saturday evening. But I've spoken to the Dog Warden today and they said they know nothing about it.
Unfortunately, I'm unable to do anything else now until everyone goes back to work in the morning.
I'm trying not to get my hopes up because if it was Barnaby, then I assume I would have been contacted by now as this dog apparently had a collar and tag on adn B is chipped so it would be easy enough to trace me which no one has. I'll update the the site when I have any news.
Thanks again for everyone's continued support. Quentin.Last edited: 2013-11-11 19:45:01 by qdshayes
DogLostPoochpal - Regional Co-ordinator - South West - Police Liaison Team
qdshayes, please can you call the Dorset Echo office and Wessex FM again to have a fresh appeal following this sighting. It's such a shame that it was not reported until today. Where exactly was the sighting?
SueB
!!!!! any news?
I have phoned and emailed Barnaby's details and poster to Weymouth Vets that came up on Google.
Chewing my fingers to the knuckles praying for news Sue xxx
qdshayes
I have had a call this morning saying that a Terrier type dog, apparently with a blue collar on, was seen running along the Dorchester to Weymouth relief road on Saturday evening at around 6.30pm. The police were called and attended but were unable to find the dog. The person who reported it has since been shown a picture of Barnaby and said that if he had to describe the dog it would be like the picture of Barnaby.
qdshayes
Hi Sharon. Yes, it's incredibly frustrating. Your continued help is very much appreciated though.
Refreshing posters could prove very valuable.
I'm going to look at placing some advertisements in the papers, to increase the number of those aware, but also to encourage anyone who might have him to get in touch.
Springer sharon
It's so frustrating! I think it's an excellent idea to update the posters. Can go out on Tuesday morning. So sorry it's drawn a blank again
qdshayes
Thanks Sue. Qxx
SueB
I can tweek some to have a flash across them saying Still Missing. I am trying to keep a log of where I have put them all so I can take them down when B is found. I will do the Swanage vets and pet shops first. Take care Sue xx
qdshayes
Hi Sue, I haven't been as far as Swanage as yet. The two or three posters that I realised have gone were in more remote places and I've replaced the ones I think are most visible. My concern is that as time passes, people might think that the search is over and dismiss, or remove them. If we find B then I shall be going round taking them all down myself but for now I'd really like to keep them in front of as many people as possible.
SueB
Sorry to hear you had no luck in the undercliff area today Q. I have printed and laminated more posters so if you want me to replace any particular ones please just say. I was thinking that I should try and get some info out in the Swanage area but I am not sure if it has been done already.
qdshayes
Thank you Janice and thank you Lin. We've been back in the Kimmeridge, Creech, Tyneham, East Lulworth area today. Searched, as far as is possible, the undercliff area South of Tyneham where there are plenty of deer but no dog. Replaced a couple of posters but see that a couple of others have been pulled down so I do want to try to make sure they stay up for a while longer yet.
Lin-D
We've had another look around Corfe common this afternoon. There was no sign of Barnaby, but we'll keep looking in case he makes his way there.
DogLostGnasher - Area Co-ordinator, East Dorset
Was unable to join you this weekend and was hoping to find good news here........ Still preying for you Barnaby, show yourself x
qdshayes
I was out at first light looking over Whiteway Hill and Tyneham again this morning. No sign there I'm afraid. I'm still wondering whether he might be going back to where he was last seen but there's been no evidence of him there. So, it would be really good to keep his profile up in the area all around.
I replaced a few posters in the Tyneham area that were looking a bit water and wind damaged today. I really want to try to make sure that everyone knows that Barnaby's plight is a current one.
Still, tomorrow's another day. Qx
Springer sharon
Jason and I will be out again tomorrow. I think you're right Quentin, concentrating on lower ground is my plan x
qdshayes
Thank you Sharon, and thank you for bringing Jason out to help in the search. Your kindness and generosity is much appreciated. I really hope that all the goodwill brings Barnaby home. Qx
qdshayes
Thank you Lin for looking again yesterday, he's got to be somewhere and it's heartening to have your continuing support. Another day without any reported sightings I'm afraid, but the search goes on. He's a sturdy little dog and the devil's got to turn up at some point. Qx
Springer sharon
Quentin, as long as he is out there we won't give up on him
Lin-D
I'm afraid there was no sign of Barnaby on Corfe Common. We walked through the wood at Kingston yesterday, in case he was sheltering from the bad weather there, but couldn't see him anywhere.
qdshayes
Thank you Lin, I hope your walk on Corfe Common wasn't too wet and blustery. Your help and the help of all the other very kind volunteers who have put themselves out so much in the search for Barnaby is still very much appreciated.
No reported sightings of Barnaby today sadly, but no bad news received either, which suggests he's still out there somewhere.
Unfortunately, the road up to Whiteway hill was closed today. However, I had another look around the Lulworth to Creech area and saw lots of posters, but no B.
I am grateful for all the continued support in our quest and plead to all the kind people who have tried so hard to help find him to not give up. His brother Ripley is missing his mate and so are we. Q
Lin-D
I'll have a good look around Corfe common tomorrow.
qdshayes
Indeed, what a difference a day makes. Back to square one now I'm afraid. What that means is that, although there have been no sightings, it's very possible he's still in the area of East Lulworth and the Ranges. We've got the parts of the area which are available to the public pretty well covered, and the local residents have been very kind in putting Barnaby's picture up on Facebook etc.
So it seems now would be good time to widen the area of awareness. In the past we have done a lot of walking with him in the Corfe Castle/Kingston area and it's possible he might have found his way over there. I also think I should try to make sure Wareham is covered.
Any other suggestions would be gratefully appreciated.
Q
SueB
What a difference a day makes - this time yesterday we were elated to think that we had a location to search - but it wasn't Barnaby's turn to have the break we all need to find him. BUT while I was out I talked to a lot of great people, home owners, workers, walkers & horse riders in that area and the local game keeper who are now aware that Barnaby is missing so if he should cross paths with any of them, wherever he/they are at the time, they will make the call that will get Barnaby home.
Quentin I am now wondering if it is worth looking and putting up posters towards Barnabys more usual walks area around Worth and towards Swanage? Q what do you think?
It has got to be Barnaby's turn to be found soon xxLast edited: 2013-11-05 07:51:55 by SueB
Dog WardenChristchurch Dog Warden
I hope you find Barnaby soon, if I hear or see anything I shall give you a call, good luck, Sharon
DogLostGnasher - Area Co-ordinator, East Dorset
Sorry to hear that the possible sighting of Barnaby at Hyde has been a red herring. I gather the owner of the dog spotted has contacted Q to let him know.
It has however heightened awareness in that area and is still possible he may be making his way home...
A set back but there's still hope xxx
DogLostGlynafon
My 2 borders and I are hoping Barnaby is found very soon and happily settled at home which I am sure he wants to be!Last edited: 2013-11-04 10:43:44 by Glynafon
DogLostBobble - Area Co-ordinator - Somerset & East Sussex
Delighted to see he has been bumped as seen. Stay safe little guy and show yourself to a nice hooman x.
debbie
Fingers crossed x
ClaireC
Stay Safe Barnaby xx
qdshayes
Thank you. Q
DogLostPoochpal - Regional Co-ordinator - South West - Police Liaison Team
Brilliant news!!! Bumping due to the sighting that we have all been waiting for.
qdshayes
I've been in touch with Wessex fm this morning and hopefully they will be putting out an appeal today as a result of the sighting yesterday. Q
qdshayes
If he's heading in a basically straight line then incredibly, that is towards home, but he has a long way to go and major roads to deal with. He's already crossed roads, the railway line and two rivers.
His current trajectory would take him through the Western side of Wareham Forest but as Sue says, that allows little opportunity for scavenging in bins and he's hungry now. The chap whose bins he was going through yesterday says that he was last seen heading towards other houses in the area and towards the forest, but it would be good to cover Bere Regis as well. Come on Barney.
SueB
I intend to be out first thing Monday morning - will start looking at Golf Club then on through Hyde. I will take posters and a5 size to put in letter boxes.
From Hyde the most direct route of travel would be through the forest tracks but very few houses this route for scavenging in bins etc but will poster the entrances to the forest.
I will also visit Bartlets country store and garage at Bere Regis.If there is any more news while I am out and about my mobile is 07940 887667Last edited: 2013-11-04 01:01:16 by SueB
DogLostGnasher - Area Co-ordinator, East Dorset
Just a thought everyone which I've run by Q.
It's very possible that B is making his way home, travelling North. Tried plotting a walking route from Tyneham to Blandford via Hyde and a large proportion of the route skirts the river Piddle / Trent.
Can we get email alerts out to helpers en route , particularly Bere Regis ?
Lin-D
I'm going to Poole tomorrow morning and will drive out to the Hyde area to have a look around there on the way back.
Springer sharon
Frustrating as we were all out there today but really positive too. Can he be bumped up as a result of this sighting. Have texted you Quentin. Can go out tomorrow afternoon for a while and probably first thing Tuesday. Come on Barnaby!!!
qdshayes
Thank you so much to Sue, Janice and Sharon for all their efforts over the weekend, it's amazing to have the help and support of such lovely people. I'm very excited about the sighting of a dog that is reckoned to be Barnaby in my last posting. The call came from a lady who lives in Bournemouth but had seen the posters. It just goes to show how worthwhile the posters are. Q.
qdshayes
I have had a report of a dog meeting Barnaby's description being seen at about 10 o'clock this morning (Sunday) in Hyde, which is just North Of the East Dorset Golf Club, between Bere Regis, Wool and Wareham. Sadly, the phone call came just as it was getting dark and, although I've been down there, I wasn't able to have a good search.
The lady who saw him has since seen photographs of Barnaby and reckons it's definitely him. If it is, the good news is that he appeared healthy and is approaching people. The downside is that we have no idea where he might have gone since rummaging through bins earlier this morning. If it is him, he's travelled quite a long way North (8 miles or so) from where he started two weeks ago.
I have got a couple of posters out in this area, one in the golf club, one in Bere Regis and a couple in Wool, but really I haven't covered the area of the sighting properly, or the area to the North if he's still heading that way.
Gavin, who lives next door to where Barney was seen, has put the poster on Facebook for me but any other help that can be offered would be greatly appreciated. At least we now have somewhere to concentrate the search. Maddeningly, because I took time off last week to look for him, I'm really limited in what I can do over the next couple of days. If anyone has contacts in the area, could I ask them to spread the word as much as possible please? Thank you so much. Q
DogLostGnasher - Area Co-ordinator, East Dorset
Revisited Tyneham and the area of Whiteways Hill today and some of the woods aside Grange Hill.
Great to see all your new posters that have popped up everywhere SueB
Belle
Good luck. x
DogLostGnasher - Area Co-ordinator, East Dorset
Hope to see some of of you there today. We will be there by midday Good luck everyone x
SueB
All power to you Quentin and your family - me must not give up. As you say he could pop up anywhere. I have blitzed facebook with update info to keep him in the public eye - have sent the info to all my friends, a lot of people I don't know and, bless them, a lot a sharing the info on so the word is still spreading. I am pleased to Hear that B is like my Puzzle and more of an above ground hunting dog rather that going to ground. He can not stay out of sight forever, even if someone has picked him up or taken him in we will surely find out about it soon.

Has anyone been to ~Purbeck Shooting School yet on Worgret Road as there is also a flying club (Gliders) just opposite !! now there's a thought!Last edited: 2013-11-03 10:11:28 by SueB
qdshayes
I'm so grateful for everyone's help in searching for Barney still. As time goes on it's harder to know where else to look or what else to do, but he's never been a dog to go down holes and, unless he's come to some harm, he's still out there somewhere, waiting to be found. I had to work this morning but we were out this afternoon looking again and will be out again tomorrow.
Although the area between West Lulworth, Tyneham and Kimmeridge has been well searched, he could still turn up there. But he could also be anywhere in the Purbeck area by now. So if you're out and about, or know anyone in the area, please do keep an eye out and pass the word around.
Again, thank you so much for your help, we'll be having a party to celebrate when he comes home.
Lin-D
No sign of Barnaby in the Grange Arch area. My husband took his binoculars and looked all around from the top of the hill, but couldn't see him. I drove across towards Lullworth and then back to Wareham along Holme Lane, just in case Barnaby had made his way in that direction, but I'm afraid he wasn't there. Will keep looking for him.
SueB
Back from The area now and sorry but not got any sightings to report. I met some of the range workers there and they are still looking out every time they are on the ranges, being dog owners themselves they are most concerned. Talked to lots of people including a walking group and have handed out flyers in case they see anything so they have the number to hand. Also called in to the stables at Grange house and made them aware that B is still out there. The range wardens were happy for me to plaster the place with posters ( I have promised I will remove them when he is found) At Tyneham I poked around all the buildings and the church which is left open but sorry to say no sign of the little man.

Contact for Purbeck shooting school is - http://www.shooting.uk.com/

Sorry not to have any news and I wish everyone luck tomorrow - all positive thoughts and hugs to Barnabys family.Last edited: 2013-11-02 12:38:24 by SueB
qdshayes
Thank you to Sue, Janice and Sharon. I'm working this morning but will be out again later. Hard to know where to look now but very grateful for any help you can offer. Q
qdshayes
Hi poochpal, that sounds like a really good idea. Do you have a contact number for the shooting school? I'm afraid I don't know where they're located. Q
SueB
I am on my way to Tyneham now and will check all Poters there.
I have not been in touch with shooting school but have contacted Longthorn Farm - animal people/camping etc on the road north of monkey worldLast edited: 2013-11-02 08:44:58 by SueB
DogLostPoochpal - Regional Co-ordinator - South West - Police Liaison Team
Good suggestion emailed to admin:

Hi

Has a poster been given to Purbeck Shooting School, this is situated about 4 miles from Tyneham but is quite a popular place & more people may see the poster.
Springer sharon
Happy to come out again on Sunday Quentin. Will bring Jason, one of my springers out with me
DogLostGnasher - Area Co-ordinator, East Dorset
Hope to be there at some point over the weekend too, probably Sunday as it stands
qdshayes
Thank you Lin. Every effort to find Barnaby is still very much appreciated; I'm not giving up on the little man yet. I shall be out again over the weekend and I'm very grateful for every pair of eyes still looking. Q
Lin-D
This afternoon I've looked around the Kingston/Swyre area this afternoon, but no sign of Barnaby there. I can drive up to the car park by Grange Arch tomorrow, which is not very far from Tyneham, and have a look around there if that would help.
qdshayes
And just to say, I have been into the Lulworth Estate office. Jackie has very kindly distributed posters for me and informed the estate staff. I have also been into the Weld Arms and although they had a power cut at the time, the pint was very welcome. QxLast edited: 2013-11-01 09:06:06 by qdshayes
qdshayes
Hi doghopedorset, thank you for your help and suggestions. I did go into Clavell's cafe last week and give them a poster to put up. I also put a couple up in Kimmeridge village and one in the car park in the bay. However, time is passing and I'd be very grateful if you were to check that the notices are still there and to remind everyone that Barnaby is still missing. Thank you again for your kind offer of help, I really hope that the goodwill from everyone here will bear fruit. Qx
qdshayes
Hi Janice, I went to Margaret Green's yesterday and opportunistically met Maggie, the Purbeck Dog Warden there. They are aware of Barney's plight but it's really good to keep reminding them, thank you so much for your help. Qx
doghopedorset
We live in Langton Matravers and will poster for you at Clavell's Cafe, Kimmeridge, and around that area for you, as well as email friends in the area. Suggest you also contact Bovington Camp and also the Lulworth Estate via email to ask them to keep a look out. Also phone the Weld Arms pub, E Lulworth. Sorry for late response - just back from holiday.
DogLostGnasher - Area Co-ordinator, East Dorset
Have received email confirmation back from Margaret Green Animal Rescue today confirming that they are aware Barnaby is still missing x
qdshayes
HI Sue, thank you for your continued support, it's greatly appreciated.
I have notified the Damory Veterinary Clinic because they are the vets that we use. Having said that, it's obviously the small animal side of the business that I've spoken to. I'll have another word with them. Thank you for the suggestion.
SueB
New Day so new hope. Quentin have you been into Damory vets to tell them about Barnaby? I know they are a long way from the ranges but they have large animal vets who visit farms in the Lulworth, Kimmeridge and Swanage areas - They come to us at Creech Barrow! I will go along to Heathfields Vets at Winfrith before work today and make sure they know about Barnaby. Have my fingers crossed you will soon be calling me to tell me he has been found. xx
Springer sharon
More posters put up and spoke to several locals, some of which were not aware and are now spreading the word. Posters up at Holme Garden Centre and in their tea rooms. Spoke to postman too. Happy to search on Sunday ( my next day off)
DogLostPoochpal - Regional Co-ordinator - South West - Police Liaison Team
Bumped due to appeal on Wessex FM. We are all praying for just one sighting, Barnaby is able to take care of himself but the longer he is out the further he could be from original area.
DogLostGnasher - Area Co-ordinator, East Dorset
Wishing you all good luck today x
qdshayes
Thank you Sue, that would be a great help. XX
SueB
I will put up posters in Wareham on my way to work, will do the vets & pet shops, police station, fire station, and any other shops etc that will take a poster and will mark any of the walking places. I will also poster on my way up Grange road and the Blue Pool.
Unknown
Good luckx
Springer sharon
Ok Quentin, I'm off tomorrow so I can meet you if you like or shall I have a scout around Tyneham, the part that is accessible? That may make sense as then we will have eyes in two different areas. I will keep my phone on, 07719528297 and will go out late morning
qdshayes
Hi Sharon, thank you for your offer of help. It's really hard to know where to look now as the most likely area (the ranges) is inaccessible and the area outside of there is so vast. I am going out again tomorrow (Wednesday) to put up some more posters and have a look around the area of Burngate Wood and Bowling Green Wood near East Lulworth. I have nothing to go on, but given that there have been no sightings, I'm looking in the most local areas with cover that I can get access to.
Jessbenem
Following your posts, car problems preventing me from physical helping. Saw Springer Sharon asking when you're out searching next. I know Tyneham is only open at weekends now, and not 16/17 Nov. are roads open to other car parks in the vicinity during the week? ( MOD firing ranges for anyone helping who is not local )
qdshayes
Hi Sue, thank you for your continued help. We don't often walk in the Tyneham or Whiteways area, although we have before. We have more often walked in the Purbeck's around KIngston, Swyre Head, Worth Matravers, Langton Matravers and Studland but they are on a different route from home. Home is Blandford and we usually go throught the Wareham Forest from Bere Regis down to Wareham and out to Corfe but to get to Tyneham we went through to Wool form Bere Regis. I have put a couple of posters up in Wool and in the shop in Bere Regis and I believe that there may be one or two in Wareham but this is an area that I could cover better.
SueB
Quentin, I have a couple of questions, do you often walk the dogs from Whiteway or Thynham and if so what route do you drive to get there? I know a Jack Russell who lives is London and belongs to a friend of mine that was always collected from the house by the dog walker and taken by car several miles to a park. One day he was spooked by a firework and ran off. the search of the area was extensive and he could not be found BUT he turned up at home several days later. When they asked people along the route the car would take they said they had seen him - he had retraced his car journey route home, even though he had never walked along it. I am happy to search the route as may times as pos if I know what it is. The local milk tanker drivers are keeping an eye open for him too. We WILL find him soon.
DogLostGnasher - Area Co-ordinator, East Dorset
One sighting may be all it takes. It's important that we keep up awareness, circulating posters and ensuring plenty of posters stay up in the area. Keep up the search everyone x
Springer sharon
Quentin, when are you going out next? Am free Wednesday if I can be of help
qdshayes
Still no news of our little man I'm afraid. We covered the area between Kimmeridge and Lulworth yesterday and I'm now fairly convinced he's not currently in the area South of Bindon, Whiteway and Povington Hills. There have been no reported sightings and no evidence of any livestock disturbance which I might have expected by now if was he was in that area.
Given the weather we've been having, I suspect he will have been staying on low ground but other than that I have no idea where he might be.
I'm very grateful for the continued support of all the people who have been so kind and willing to help in the search for Barnaby, please keep it up, we miss our little man.
Quentin.
Dog WardenWDDC Dog Warden
Just to say that we are aware at West Dorset and will be in touch should any information come to light. Stay positive Quentin, your in very knowledgeable hands!
SueB
Have faith Quentin and we must trust the tenacity of the Boarder Terrier breed to keep Barnaby safe and he will surely be spotted soon. Stay safe little man and show yourself because we need to get you home soon.
Springer sharon
Sorry to hear you are still drawing a blank. Don't give up. Happy to go out again on Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday
Inkie's Mum
Please don't give up hope, there was another Border called Betty who was lost for well over a month, then popped up very thin and dehydrated, but after vet treatment, she's back home and with her family. The more awareness you can raise, and keep raised with the general public, the more chance of him being seen, spotted, found and reunited with you. Stay safe young man !
EllieBT
I do not know a lot of people in the area but those I do know will have a poster of Barney. I hope that he heads towards people and is soon sighted. Will be in contact when I am able to join the search again.
DogLostGnasher - Area Co-ordinator, East Dorset
I won't be able to join you in the search today Q, but will be checking in for news frequently.
If Barbaby would just show himself which he will in time we would at least know of his whereabouts and be able to monitor the area more closely.
Wishing you and anyone else that can join you today the very best of luck.
qdshayes
Thank you so much to all those who joined in the search for my boy; it's heartening to feel the goodwill from all the willing volunteers in this group. Whatever the outcome with Barnaby, we shall be continuing with the doglost website so that we can hopefully help others in the agonising situation we're in right now.
Sadly, the area we're looking in for B is vast, and largely inaccessible to the public, due to the constraints of the fact that it's a tank firing range. I really am most grateful for the help and advice we've received so far. It's incredibly frustrating that we can't search the area where he's most likely to be but we have to face facts. I think that the most helpful thing that could be done now is to spread the word to as many people as possible in the areas adjacent to the ranges.
People are pretty aware in Lulworth now and I have put posters up in Wool. However, it's now 7 days since he went missing and if he pops up outside the ranges, it could be in any direction. So, I'd be very grateful if the message could be passed on to as many people and organisations that we have contact with.
I'm back down at the spot he went from today, leaving scent and watching out.
Thanks again. Q
Unknown
Come on Barnaby show yourself, and get reunited. Your family want you back home. Paws xd.
DogLostGnasher - Area Co-ordinator, East Dorset
Thank you to everyone giving their time today helping with the search for Barnaby and to those working hard to share his plight.
Great to see the area postered well and most we spoke to were aware he is still missing.
It's such difficult terrain to search as most of the land is inaccessible to the public.
Preying that Barnaby shows himself to someone soon so we can get him home where he belongs xLast edited: 2013-10-26 19:05:08 by Gnasher - Area Co-ordinator, East Dorset
DogLostGnasher - Area Co-ordinator, East Dorset
No news here from me yet :( have up from Tyneham village and along the Whiteways ridge towards East Lulworth and back. Met Quentin's friends up on the ridge and Ellie at Tyneham. Had a call from Sue who is going to to Margaret Green .
So much of the land is inaccessible to the public it's very frustrating.
Phone signal not good so getting this message out quick while I can xx
Wookie's Mum (HLC)
Has anyone been in tough with Margaret Green shelter, it's only down the road from where he went missing.
Church Knowle - Animal Sanctuary and Visitor Centre

Opening hours: 10am ­- 4pm (Open every day apart from Christmas Day).
Church Knowle, Nr Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5NQ

Telephone: 01929 480 474
Facsimile: 01929 480 860 Email: ck@margaretgreenanimalrescue.org.uk
konner
i will be out later,but will drop into friends place on the way to see if they have heard anything first.they live close by.spoke to another friend who does pest control in area so he knows.there is a rescue centre corfe castle end.there is a stray dog rescue in wareham.has anybody got any posters? will ring before leaving. i will bring one of my german shorthaired pointers.GOOD LUCK.
EllieBT
I'll be out later, I'll be the one with two Border Terriers.
DogLostGnasher - Area Co-ordinator, East Dorset
Good luck and thank you to everyone searching today, stay safe .
My partner and I will be arriving at Tyneham late morning as planned with our collie x GSD.
Hope to meet some of you along the way
DogLostBobble - Area Co-ordinator - Somerset & East Sussex
Another weekend another Border Terrier search - thinking off you, hoping for another success. Good Luck thinking of you and cute little Barnaby.
EllieBT
Hi I will be out tomorrow at some stage but not before Mid Morning. Any suggestions on where to search very welcome if not we will park at Whiteway Hill and head down torwards Tyneham. Will check in here before we leave.
Springer sharon
Dear Quentin and everyone, so hoping you have a happy result tomorrow. I am very happy to go out on Sunday (working tomorrow) if this is of help. Have already left my mobile number on here, please do call if I can be of any help. Don't give up, he's out there I am sure
DogLostPoochpal - Regional Co-ordinator - South West - Police Liaison Team
Breed changed to border terrier, confusing as you need to go to terrier and scroll down to border. I have also bumped the page due to the search tomorrow. Thank you Janice Wiggin for organising this. Come on Barnaby, you have to do your bit and show yourself. Time to go home before the bad weather arrives.
qdshayes
Just to say, Barnaby is a pure Border Terrier but the website gives only the option of Border Terrier Cross for some reason.
DogLostPoochpal - Regional Co-ordinator - South West - Police Liaison Team
Unfortunately I will not be able to join the search tomorrow, hoping that Barnaby will be as compliant as little Tim was last weekend. At least Janice is experienced in the ways of the breed. Good luck everyone, I will be watching for updates.
DogLostGnasher - Area Co-ordinator, East Dorset
Thanks Quentin for your really useful update and map.
We (me and my partner Graeme) plan to arrive late morning at Tyneham and hopefully retrace your original path in the hope Barnaby is still in that area. Am not that familiar with the area so any help from anyone that does would be really appreciated.
Our contact numbers are Janice 07795175349 and Graeme 07783282991
qdshayes
On this map http://www.southwestcoastpath.com/walksdb/printable-walk/77/
the location that Barnaby was last seen is midway between points 2 and 3.
qdshayes
Hi, my name is Quentin, Barnaby's owner. I'm so grateful for all the help I'm being offered in the search for my little man.
We will be going down to the area he went missing from tomorrow morning (Saturday 26th). I intended to make an early start but the gates onto the ranges aren't scheduled to be opened until 9am.
I suspect that Barnaby went off after the scent of a deer. We were walking in a westerly direction along the top of Whiteways Hill, having walked up from Tyneham village. He took off down the hill in a Northerly direction but we lost sight of him almost immediately in the gorse. I have no idea how far he went before he gave up the chase and realised he was lost, or what direction that will have been in. We searched the immediate vicinity for 6 hours until it was dark on that day and the Range Warden very kinidly took us round a good deal of the Ranges on the next day (Monday), but to no avail. The MOD and the Range Wardens have been very kind and helpful in keeping an eye out for him and I've been making a bit of a nuisance of myself in trying to keep him at the top of their minds. There have been no reported sightings of him so far.
It will be six days tomorrow since he disappeared and he could be anywhere by now. Because I have no idea what direction he might have gone in if he's travelled far, my intention tomorrow is to search the area on the ranges, that is accessible to the public, between Lulworth and Kimmeridge. I shall be starting from Lulworth at about 8 o'clock and going Eastwards.
If anyone is in the area and is prepared to help then I would be eternally grateful. If anyone has local knowledge and can think of other sensible places to look then please let me. I can be contacted on 07836 746747. The mobile signal in that area is a bit variable so please leace me a message or text em and I'll geet straight back to you once I have coverage.
Again, many thanks for your help.
Quentin.
Jessbenem
Tyneham roads are open tomorrow, ? Will you post on here exact meeting place and time you are meeting and perhaps a contact number. Best wishes for Barnaby and his owner.
SueB
MOD have been very helpful - a ranger spent several hours on the ranges with Barnaby's owner scouring the area but no luck.
lmoore - Area Volunteer, Wiltshire
Can the MOD be contacted someway to ask them to keep a lookout for him
DogLostGnasher - Area Co-ordinator, East Dorset
Have spoken to the owner this morning who plans to come return with friends tomorrow (Saturday).
He tells me that he was walking from Tyneham up Whiteways Hill towards East Lulworth when Barnaby went missing. Is aware that some of the surrounding land is inaccessible being MOD testing area.
If anyone can assist please let us know
DogLostGnasher - Area Co-ordinator, East Dorset
Have managed to pinpoint Whiteways Hill between Tyneham and East Lulworth on this map.
Is there any more info available ? Can anyone perhaps pinpoint from the attached map.
I'm not familiar with the area , was he lost near a road or was it on land. http://www.southwestcoastpath.com/walksdb/printable-walk/77/
Springer sharon
Hi, I'm a few miles away in Wimborne. Can help Sunday (1st day off) if needed. 07719528297 call me if I can do anything
EllieBT
Have shared on FB too. Should be able to help with searches on Saturday if still needed.
twoDs
Being shared on FB and will post on BT World.Hope he's home soon - think Barnaby is a full Border
twoDs
Being shared on FB and will post on BT World.Hope he's home soon - think Barnaby is a full Border
Gino
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