Rainbow Bridge: Black Cocker Spaniel Male

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2013-11-19 17:39 ClaireC

So very sorry to read this tragic news. RIP Trigger, never to be forgotten and much loved xx

2013-11-19 12:50 Paula Griffin's Mum

so sorry, so sad, RIP gorgeous Trigger xx - we will light a candle for you tonight, our thoughts are with the family...

2013-11-19 12:26 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Owner has requested phone numbers removed due to unwanted phonecalls at this time.

2013-11-19 11:34 Lilybear

I am so very sad to hear the news of dear Trigger. My thoughts are with you sweet boy and all who loved you so dearly, shine brightly xx

2013-11-19 09:40 Meru

Oh how heartbreaking. I am so very, very sorry to hear about Trigger. RIP darling, run happy and free over the Bridge sweetheart xxx

2013-11-18 23:01 digbysmum

Oh that is just heartbreaking - what a terrible thing to happen. I am so very sorry, and my thoughts are with the family at this very sad time. Run free at the bridge dear Trigger. You were beautiful xxxx

2013-11-18 22:10 Inkie's Mum

Such sad news, what a lovely boy he was, run free over Rainbow Bridge beautiful man, meet your family there when it's time x

2013-11-18 22:05 DogLostMillypod (Chris) - Administrative Volunteer

Run free at Rainbow Bridge beautiful Trigger :((

2013-11-18 21:49 Sammie

So sorry to hear this sad news x

2013-11-18 21:02 ESSJ - Area Co-ordinator Rutland

Absolutely heartbroken for you both.Sharon and I were so hoping we could help find him safe.Thank you Natalie for finding and recovering him. Run Free at Rainbow Bridge gorgeous Trigger xxx

Last edited: 2013-11-18 21:04:15 by ESSJ - Area Co-ordinator Rutland

2013-11-18 20:53 Unknown

Another furry lost to the road. My thoughts are with ~~Trigger`s family. Night, night Trigger, sleep tight, and play in the warm sunshine with your friends. (((HUGS))) to your owners. RIP+ God blessx A~~~Candle~~~burns for Trigger. Run free:-(

2013-11-18 19:36 DogLostMoogie - Area Volunteer, Cornwall

I'm so sorry to hear the sad news of Trigger and thinking of his owners. Run free little one until you all meet again.

2013-11-18 19:34 Trish

Apparently someone from Dartmoor Rescue found him on A30. I didn't post anything earlier as they said his owners had been informed and I was waiting for them to contact you. So sorry for his owners if it is him, Run free Trigger. If by any chance it isn't him I will go out again tomorrow.

Last edited: 2013-11-18 19:45:50 by Trish

2013-11-18 18:44 ESSJ - Area Co-ordinator Rutland

Lilybear and I are trying to confirm with owners as we haven't heard from them at all since this news broke and lilybear was in regular contact. Hoping against hope it is a mistake. We were trying so hard behind the scenes last night to get help.:(

2013-11-18 18:40 twoDs

So very sorry.Thinking of his owners,so devastating.Run free Trigger

2013-11-18 18:15 Unknown

RIP Trigger x

2013-11-18 18:00 mashutterbug

It says on FB that poor Trigger's body has been found on the A 30
if this is correct then i am very sorry to hear that and sympathy to the owners

2013-11-18 16:30 Trish

Just got in, no sign of him. Shame the post about Lewdown wasn't there when I went out, I would have gone that far. Have you got hold of Radio Devon?

Last edited: 2013-11-18 16:30:56 by Trish

2013-11-18 14:28 CB

Have notified West Devon Dog Warden as well of the sighting and location. The dog answers to his name and 2 beeps on a 2:10 1/2 dog whistle.

2013-11-18 14:13 CB

Black Cocker seen by lady last night near recycling plant in Lewdown EX20 at Coombe Bow lay-by but frightened away by a Waste lorry. She has very kindly offered to go back to see if she can call him.

2013-11-18 14:05 Trish

I live nearby, you need to send some emails to PL 15 as well. Try postering the services at Sourton Cross, there is a HGV stop there as well as a filling station and Little Chef. I will alert my partner, who is a lorry driver, when he rings. He can pass the word on. It would probably be worth trying Ambrosia as well. I will also speak to my youngest daughter, whose boyfriend works at Tinhay. I will take a drive out that way in half an hour when I take my dogs out.

2013-11-18 12:20 Lilybear

I have just spoken with a very helpful lady at the Lifton Farm Shop who will kindly print posters to pop up in the shop by till today. Thank you.

2013-11-18 11:13 Lilybear

Owner has received a prompt response from Highways, thank you.

Lost Dog 13554352

You contacted the Highways Agency Information Line about a lost dog in the Lifton – Okehampton area.

EM Highway Services Limited is the Managing Agent Contractor for the Agency for the trunk roads in Devon & Cornwall, and your enquiry has been passed to us for a response.

We have not had any reports of a dog found in this area. If we have any reports of a dog found or sighted we will call you immediately.

2013-11-17 23:12 MacIntosh

What a dilemma. So Trigger(handsome boy!) is somewhere between layby A30 Liftondown and M5 J28 Cullompton Services. Will keep eye out around Cullompton area when I go that way.
Can print poster for the services if they will put it up but only have b&w printer.
Will spread the word in this area but do alert the vets who are not far from the services.(Vale Vets 01884 35558)
Stay safe Trigger.

Last edited: 2013-11-17 23:14:13 by MacIntosh

2013-11-17 19:25 Lilybear

Owner has provided further contact tel nos which I will forward to admin. I live local to owner so will keep in touch to see if I can help this end.

2013-11-17 19:21 Lilybear

Trigger has gone missing from his car last evening, Sat 16/11/13 between 7.40pm & 8.10pm.
I am not familiar with the area and hope this makes sense.
Owners were making return journey home to Wiltshire travelling in separate cars, travelling towards Exeter.
Mr B. was travelling with Trigger and one other black dog in his car when it broke down – pulling into the first large layby on the A30 at Liftondown, alongside a dual c’way, (not far from Lifton Farm Shop, PL16)
Mrs B travelling ahead was informed and returned to meet at layby. The AA were called.
The AA man helped transfer dogs and personal belongings from one car to the other. It was very dark but Mrs B recalls seeing both dogs tucked up in boot of her estate car – the cover over them so they could not get onto the back seat which was full.
The AA man waited 40 mins for recovery of the first car back to a garage in Wiltshire.
Mr and Mrs B continued their journey along the A30 heading east – one mile on noticed the light showing on for boot so pulled into next layby and made it secure. They then travelled to McDonalds at Cullumpton Services, M5 to collect a meal, car was not left unattended.
It was back home when car unloaded that Trigger found to be missing.
We have spoken about all possibilities, Mrs B suggests that it is very likely that Trigger escaped from her car whilst at the first layby Liftondown – possibly spooked by the bright flashing lights of the AA breakdown van.
The AA have been contacted, the man has been very helpful, does not recall seeing Trigger as he waited for the recovery truck, nor did he see him later during his patrols of the A30. The garage have been contacted this morning to see if Trigger sneaked back into the first car, sadly not.
Owners have contact Devon & Cornwall Police and tomorrow will update the chip company, dog wardens etc for area. Any help in the Devon area with contact details posters etc would be very much appreciated. Thank you.

Last edited: 2013-11-17 21:57:41 by Lilybear

2013-11-17 18:39 Lilybear

Tel 01380 is my home area so I have spoken briefly with owner and have an update to post shortly.

2013-11-17 09:42 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Further alerts sent to helpers in ex20. PL16,17,18,19.

2013-11-17 07:52 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Alerts sent to helpers in EX5,11,14,15,16,17.