Rainbow Bridge: Light Tan / Blonde Lurcher Female

  • Dog ID 61901
  • Status Rainbow Bridge
  • Registered 25 Dec 2013
  • Name STELLA
  • Gender & Breed Female Lurcher (Spayed)
  • Age Older Adult
  • Colour Light Tan / Blonde
  • Marks & Scars Been in a fight and was injured/bleeding when lost
  • Tagged Yes
  • Microchipped Yes
  • Tattooed No
  • Date Lost 25 Dec 2013
  • Where Lost Popular Farm Caravan Site, Addlethorpe (Nr Skegness)
  • Lost In Region East Anglia
  • Lost In Post Area PE24
  • Date Reunited
  • Other Info Injured whilst on holiday and ran away so DOESN'T KNOW THE AREA. (There was a possible, although unconfirmed, sighting on the A52 on the way to Boston - 27/12/13)
  • Listed By Debz
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Meru
Oh how heartbreaking. I am so very, very sorry to hear about Stella - RIP darling girl, run happy and free over the Bridge sweetheart xxx
fionap58
What a shame but thank god for Tiga who could end the owners anguish and allow them to grieve for their girl. RIP Stella x
Just Jackie
I have been hoping and praying that Stella would be found alive, but sadly that was not to be.
RIP Stella, beautiful girl. xxx
DogLostClaire Gresty - Area Co-ordinator & Police Liaison - North West
I'm so very sorry for your loss, thinking of you all xxx
RIP beautiful lady xxx
Teddys Mum - Area Volunteer, West London
I am so sorry, such a tragic outcome for such a pretty girl. Have fun at the bridge little one, nothing can harm you now.
ClazUK
I'm so sorry to hear the sad news :( I was so hoping she'd be found straying. Hats off to the amazing Jenny and Tiga (who, this time last year, helped us search for Tilly) for at least getting Stella's family closure. Sleep tight beautiful girl <3
bullt
Oh what a sad board this is tonight - three dogs I have been following have crossed that Rainbow Bridge - desperately sorry for the beautiful Stella that she was unable to get back to her family - thank you Tiga & her mum for finding her and describing where she was ... RIP you graceful beauty. x x
digbysmum
Oh, so very tragic - I too have shed some tears. I am so very sorry, and my thoughts are with the family at this terrible time, but who do now have closure. Run free at the bridge, lovely Stella - plenty of rabbits there to chase xxxx
Stella's Dad
I'm totally lost for words here.

I was travelling across the M62 tonight in my 44 tonne truck, and, rightly or wrongly, decided to check the progress of the search, and when I saw Rainbow Bridge, I did something that we truck drivers don't do, and that was shed tears. I immediately contacted my family to tell them the devastating news, and they too were upset at the sad news of Stella.

The only thing to come out of this, is the fact that she has now been found, and the uncertainty ends.

We the Quinn family send our thoughts to Sandy and Graham, and thank all those that took the time to help in the search. We only wish the outcome had been different.
Liz
So sorry to hear that Stella didnt make it home, she'll always be with you in your heart xxx
Unknown
Sorry to hear about Stella. Goodnight sweetheart, sleep tight, and play in the warm sunshine with Ozzie, and pals. (((HUGS))) to your family. RIP+ God blessx A~~~Candle~~~burns for Stella. A~~~Candle~~~burns for this lovely girl. Run free sweet angelx
ClaireC
So very sorry to read your very sad news of the beautiful Stella. RIP beauty xx
bluebell
Thank you Tiga, you deserve so much credit. It wasn't the best time to meet you and your mum. Dizzy - always here for you - I wish I could've done more xx. Dear Stella, run free, xxxxxxxxLast edited: 2014-01-02 22:57:33 by Angus
Alfies mum
So sorry to read Stella didnt make it home, run free baby girl. Hugs to your family xx
Pointerlover
I am also so very sorry to hear your dear girlie didnt make it home. My thoughts are with you at this terribly sad time xx
Dizzy_isla
A HUGE thank you to everyone for their help and support. I wouldn't have got through the last week without it. Please give Tiga another hug from me, he's a complete star.
DogLostMax - Area Co-ordinator - Cornwall & Area Volunteer - Durham & Ireland
There will be another star twinkling in the sky tonight looking down on you. Run free Sweet Stella, thoughts are with your owners.
DogLostSpringerMad - Area Volunteer, East Sussex
So sorry that the outcome was not what everyone hoped for. Well done Jenny and Tiga (yet again) for helping a family be reunited with their friend, although not in the circumstances we all would have wished for, but bringing closure to what must have been a very stressful time. Run free Stella xxx
Jenny & Tiga k9tracker
I am so sorry that Tiga did not bring you the outcome we had all hoped for but Stella looked so peaceful lying there in the long grass and she wasn't alone - there were beautiful hares running around and ducks swimming on the pond nearby. Fun free now sweet Stella. So sorry for Sandy & Graham.
DogLostMillypod (Chris) - Administrative Volunteer
So very sorry to see Stella has gone to Rainbow Bridge. Run free lovely girl.xx
Thoughts are with her family and everyone involved in the searches.x
cindy
RIP beautiful Stella. Enjoy playing with the fur babies at Rainbow bridge xx
mathers22
How awful I am so sorry I have been looking daily for news on Stella. RIP Stella you were absolutely beautiful. Well done everyone for going beyond the call of duty xx
Sallie
So so sorry to log in and read this terrible news. My thoughts are with you all xxx
lurcherlady
Would like to say a massive THANKYOU to Doglost and especially Deb who I have read about on Lurcherlink, she was involved in the search yesterday. x
Kinsally
Just looked to see if any news on Stella & I am so sad to see this tragic news, its heartbreaking. I am so so sorry for her owners & my deepest sympathy go's to them as they tried so hard to find their beautiful girl. They all have a special place in your heart & Stella will always be there. RIP sweetheart xxx
Jackie
So so sorry for your loss....she will always be in your hearts and you have so many happy memories of your time together xxx
Abbe
I can't tell how sorry I am for your loss. It is heartbreaking.Run free at the bridge beautiful girl. x
rescue_mum
So so sorry for your loss xxxx
Well done to Jenny & Tigs for giving Stella's family closure.
Run free at the bridge sweet lady <3Last edited: 2014-01-02 22:57:33 by Angus
Sez
Gutted for you, really am so sorry.xxx
meggie
So,so sorry to hear this. Thoughts are with you at this sad time. Run free lovely girl.
lurcherlady
so very sorry:( run free beautiful ladyxxxxxxxxxxxx
Unknown
So sorry....RIP at the bridge Stella x
jane
I'm do sorry for your loss RIP Stella xx
DogLostOwl
So sorry for your loss x
Bo
You may not be together, In the way you used to be;
But you're both connected by a cord, that no human eye can see.
So whenever you need to connect with her, you're never far apart
Just look into the horizon and and listen with your heart.

Last edited: 2014-01-02 09:47:23 by Bo
jobadger
I'm so very sorry to read this...........Sleep tight sweetheart - sweet dreams. xx
Debz
I am sooooo sorry Sandy & Graeme. I know how you're feeling but if it's any small consolation, Wilf will have been waiting for her xxx
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
So very sorry to hear this sad news, run free in the sunshine sweetheart, my thoughts are with your family xxx
AlisonH
Just received a call informing me of the sad news. Well done Tigs and Jenny for locating the body at least now Sandy and her husband have closure. RIP sweetheart.
Annette Page
Stella has been found passed away this morning by the tracker dog. Run free my spongy dog. xxxxx love you
Sez
No probs, happy to help
rescue_mum
Good luck for tomorrow, hope you find your lovely Stella xxx
Dizzy_isla
Thanks Sez. We'll still be here over the weekend
Sez
I am available to help search from friday but obviously hope shes home safe by then
Dizzy_isla
We've been out today checking fields and ditches but no luck. She wouldn't come out in this weather though. We have a tracker dog out tomorrow.
DogLostMe N My Girl - Administrative Volunteer
Are there any dog tracking/search clubs or schools in this area, they might be prepared to come and help search for Stella.
Debz
Unfortunately, the dog last night wasn't Stella
Dizzy_isla
The guy that was trying to catch the Lurcher last night has confirmed it wasn't her.
jane
I was hoping this girl would be home for new year, I check every day hoping for an update. Come on girl get found and go in the blue xxxx
jobadger
Was so hoping this girl was home by now............. Good luck today - I too wish I was nearer to help on the ground.
Kinsally
So wish I was nearer too. Good luck for tomorrow please lovely Stella come home now xx
Abbe
So sorry, I wish I was closer. Am keeping everything crossed for you all tomorrow. x
Dizzy_isla
Couldn't see her in New York, walked the field with one of my other lurchers but no luck. I am going back there in the morning at first light.
If anyone thinks they have seen her could they please get a photo of her. Have got quite a few people coming out tomorrow so we should be able to spread out to look.
Stella's Dad
Ditto Abbe.
Abbe
Everything crossed here for a happy new year. x
Gino
Alerts sent to helpers in PE22,23,24,25. LN9,12,13.
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
"Possible sighting of Stella reported tonight, owner and friends are there now"
Debz
Don't want to get anyone's hopes up but could alerts be sent to helpers in New York - LN4 and surrounding areas please
bluebell
Is there anyone on here who is coming up tomorrow who I can email an ordinance survey map to?
Dizzy_isla
We also have another tracker dog coming out on Thursday if not found by then
Dizzy_isla
Been out looking today and nothing. Have about 8 people and 11 Lurchers coming out, all who know Stella, so we should be able to spread out. Also someone bringing a map with them so we can all have different areas.
AlisonH
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Debz
Poster updated x
Rachnchick
Just a thought - would it be possible to change the poster image to the close up image - I think it will be more eye catching and get more attention?
bluebell
East Lindsey council - hold your heads in shame! Registered today, because no one has done their job properly until now!! Unbelievable!
Dizzy_isla
Thank you for doing that Kimberley. Just been out posting flyers. Such a large area just don't know where to start.
bluebell
Emails and links, and extra photo's sent to skegness standard, east lindsey and lincolnshire echo newspapers. Also to every parish councillor for Orby and Addlethorpe. Sorting out Burgh le MarshLast edited: 2013-12-31 07:46:18 by bluebell
Rachnchick
No worries, was good to meet you guys too ☺️
Need to get more door to door flyers out as soon as poss - Sandy had a phonecall within an hour of putting a handful through, unfortunately the same sighting as before but you never know about the next phone call...
Bo
Bluebell
Local (Skegness) dealer here - maybe they would help?
http://www.airriflespellets.co.uk/section.php/194/1/field-cameras
bluebell
Is there anyone who may be able to beg or borrow some of those wildlife motion camera's please?
Dizzy_isla
Have contacted K9tracker but do not have a number so have filled in the online form and am waiting for a reply
Dizzy_isla
Thank you Alison, Rachael and Kimberley for coming out today and helping.
AlisonH
Nice to meet you today Bluebell and Rachael. I have just got back but sadly no luck although Sandy and I did find some dog footprints leading from a dry ditch going towards the chicken farm. Last edited: 2013-12-30 15:51:43 by AlisonH
bluebell
Ad is on Lincs gumtree, has been tweeted and retweeted to look north presenter, skegness standard, etc. Been out since 7.30, walking fields, asking people. Posters now at two main recycling centres. And main bus depot. Last edited: 2013-12-30 13:34:26 by bluebell
bluebell
I've put an ad on Lincolnshire gumtree 'missing pets', hopefully it won't take long to go ''live''.
Dizzy_isla
Going there first thing. Then I need to poster down by the caravan sites on the way to Vicars point and have a look round.
Rachnchick
I couldn't find anyone about on that farm to ask but I did have a very quick look around the outbuildings - there are quite a few old static caravans with open doors and lots of hiding places so definitely worth a look if you can track the farmer down
Dizzy_isla
No, she stayed on the same side and headed off towards the chicken sheds across the fields to the right as you stand looking towards Addlethorpe.
Rachnchick
Which direction did she go in? Did she cross the road?
Dizzy_isla
Thank you everyone.
The lady that saw Stella on Christmas Day met me at the stadium tonight to show me where she was last seen and which direction she went in. We have checked that area several times, but am checking there again, the golf course is being checked daily by the people that work there and the golfers are all asked to keep a look out.Last edited: 2013-12-29 19:45:19 by Dizzy_isla
Rachnchick
I was out for about 5 hours on Friday looking. Have driven around all nearby roads checking hedgerows, been to golf course, local farms to check barns and caravan parks to check under vans. I've walked around a lot of the dykes and hedgerows in the fields opposite the stadium. Been back yesterday and today too but no joy.
It has been shared and updated regularly on all the local Facebook sites.
Feel a bit helpless though, if there's anything more I can do, please let me know - I have lurchers myself, can't rest until we find this little one!
Stella's Dad
Thanks for the updates guys, and keep up the good work.

Like others, I'm too far away to be of any use, but am wishing you all well.
AlisonH
Have spoken to Sandy tonight and am going to meet her tomorrow to give her some laminated posters and lend her my night vision monoculars in the hope that it will help.
Kinsally
So sorry there was no news today,but good there was confirmation about the Christmas day sighting. Would Stella of gone into hiding during the day & then be coming out during the night when she feels safe? This has been the case of some missing dogs as they can lay low until nightfall. Would it be possible for anyone to keep lookout during the night in a car somewhere? Even cooking some tasty food on a portable bbq may tempt her out? I'm trying to think back on different methods which have been used. I would love to see Stella reunited with her family xx
Debz
No joy again today but confirmation that the sighting on Christmas day near the stadium was definitely Stella
Kinsally
Sending good luck wishes to you in finding beautiful Stella today & getting her back home safe & sound. Wish I was nearer to help. Love & best wishes to you all xx
Stella's Dad
Lets hope today is the day.
rescue_mum
Good luck with the search today, I hope you find her safe. Sending love to you Stella and your family xxx
Seeks
Bless her, I hope she is picked up soon x
AlisonH
Phebe and Catherine are helping me with this one Jayne.
Dizzy_isla
Pheobe is coming over. Alison gave her my details
DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.
What tracker dog would that be please?
Dizzy_isla
We've got a tracker dog coming over tomorrow morning.
Dizzy_isla
Have left a message on the sutterton drove answer machine
Dizzy_isla
Thers are still people looking in the Boston area just in case.
Dizzy_isla
Seems the sighting may have been a coursing dog which may have been left behind.
bluebell
Posters up in shops, Vets, post office, sorting office, bus stop and pet feed shop in Spilsby.
Tr


Not sure if anyone has tried this Greyhound Rescue (previous called North Yorks Greyhound Rescue) Crimea Cottage, Sutterton Drove, Amber Hill, Boston, PE20 3RP Our new telephone number is: 01205 290145
Last edited: 2013-12-27 22:40:42 by Tr
Kinsally
Keep checking for any news on Stella fingers crossed this lovely girl will be home very soon. Come on Stella please be found xx
Stella's Dad
As the owner of a dog with the same name, I hope she is found soon. Good luck in the search everyone. Do keep the updates coming as well.Last edited: 2013-12-27 20:58:05 by Stella's Dad
Dizzy_isla
Another possible sighting. Blond dog seen behind Johnsons garden centre in Boston not far from the last one. PLEASE do not try and approach her just phone either number on the poster
Dizzy_isla
There are people out looking there nkw
AlisonH
Thank you Helen. Hope it is Stella and that she gives herself up very soon.
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
Bumped due to this possible sighting, praying this is Stella and she will be found very soon x
Dizzy_isla
I've contacted the Vets in Boston in case she's brought in to them
meggie
Do so hope and pray she's picked up soon.
Dizzy_isla
Possible sighting about 1 hour ago. Near the castle pub A52 near Boston. My husband is there and is looking but if anyone is in that area please look out for her. Someone was following her and trying to catch her. I have alerted the Vets in Boston in case she is brought in. Would make sense if she is trying too head home.
Dizzy_isla
Have just been out and put posters up in Chapel St Leonards and Ingoldmells
rescue_mum
Poor lamb, hope you find her soon xxx
Agree with others that she will more than likely head back to where she last saw her humans.
Good luck <3
Dizzy_isla
Have been out and put posters up in Gunby, Candlesby, posters handed to taxi drivers in Skegness, sorting office in Skeg. Postered bins near bus stops around area. Put posters up in Sloothby and checked out buildings around there. Still no sign at all.
Debz
Unfortunately, the sighting was a false alarm :(
AlisonH
Sloothby is only about 5 miles from where she went missing. Let's hope it is her and she will give herself up today it's far too cold for an old dog to be on the run.
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
Bumped due to this possible sighting.
Debz
Just had a message from Sandy - There was a possible sighting of Stella at Sloothby (LN13). She's heading over that way nowLast edited: 2013-12-27 11:27:34 by Debz
Algernon TrustLisaP
Shared on our facebook & twitter x
Kinsally
Poor Stella I really hope she's ok & that she's found asap. Circulating on Twitter & fingers crossed there's good news today. Lots of posters up are vital so as owner can be contacted immediately if there is a sighting. Wish I was nearer to help search. Good luck xxLast edited: 2013-12-27 08:13:46 by Kinsally
mick fern
hi shared on fen bank greyhound rescue facebook page fingerscrossed
Dizzy_isla
Thansks Deb. Theres one in Skegness, I have left a message with them
Debz
Sandy, Sue has already spoken to Lincs Greyhound Rescue and they are aware of Stella x
Dizzy_isla
Have contacted Greyhound rescue and left a message.
No sightings at all today.
AlisonH
Thanks Holly Bell. Keiths Rescue has been contacted already. I have just given the owner the number for Greyhound Rescue and she is going to call them now.Last edited: 2013-12-26 16:16:23 by AlisonH
Hfinn
If the owners haven't already - they should contact Keiths Rescue Dogs and Fenbank Greyhound Rescue, as they both take lost/found lurchers from the police.
rescue_mum
I'm also quite a distance away but have shared an appeal for help with the search on my facebook page.
Hope poor Stella is found very soon so her injuries can be assessed and treated, thoughts are with her family xxx
sallybee
I am a long way from the area so please, is there anyone South Lincs near Skegness who can help the search to find this lovely lady who is injured and frightened and needs to be reunited with her family, and get to the vets?
AlisonH
Owner is out on the golf course searching right now. If anyone is able to help with the search please call her mobile 07901884805 and arrange to meet up. She believes Stella is badly injured and needs to be found ASAP. Bumping to the top as there was a possible sighting near the golf course that was reported to the police last night.Last edited: 2013-12-26 09:20:45 by AlisonH
AlisonH
Good luck with the search this morning. Dogs on the run often return to the last place they saw their owners so please check any hiding places close to that location.Last edited: 2013-12-26 08:43:42 by AlisonH
Ninja - Area Volunteer, Lincolnshire
Okie's, will keep an eye for any news about her
Dizzy_isla
Stella is my dog. I will be out at first light looking for her. If anyone does see her please phone my mobile 07901884805. She will bolt if someone tries to catch her.
Ninja - Area Volunteer, Lincolnshire
if there is no news tonight is there any sort of a search being sorted for tomorrow?
AlisonH
Thanks Riverlady.
DogLostRiverlady
circulating on twitter
Debz
About three miles as the crow flies (across fields)
AlisonH
How far away is the stadium from where Stella went missing?
Stella will be very frightened and in flight mode so please approach her slowly and quietly if you see her or she may run off again.Last edited: 2013-12-25 21:35:48 by AlisonH
DogLostMax - Area Co-ordinator - Cornwall & Area Volunteer - Durham & Ireland
So hope she is found soon, poor thing. Keeping everything crossed.
Debz
Thank you
Fabapocalypse
Shared on Southern Lurcher Rescue Facebook page.
Debz
Thank you. They are doing that and leaving the van door open with her bed underneath it
DogLostOwl
Please look UNDER all caravans, decking, any structures raised from the ground including stadium seating. It's surprising how small a lurcher can curl up. And please keep checking all the places you have checked before in case she has crept back looking for her people.Last edited: 2013-12-25 20:23:40 by Owl
DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.
TX the wonderful Alison....who has taken over....In your very capable hands....I don't do FB...sure you can spread things far and wide with your contacts...TX.
AlisonH
There is a message on Facebook to say Stella was sighted by the stadium about an hour ago.
DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.
TXS Debs....OMG The wonderful Molly chops is still up and has helped all day with all dogs....you probably need a break now...let me look after things....before I fall asleep!.
Mollychops
Good luck XX She looks so like my SpookLast edited: 2013-12-25 19:57:42 by Mollychops
Debz
I have given Sandy the phone numbers of all vets within a 10 mile radiusLast edited: 2013-12-25 19:55:15 by Debz
DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.
WOW! cannot believe the amount of page views in the last 30 minutes...especially on Christmas day...please share and tweet everyone tx! don't just view and move away...it could be your tweet your share that helps this dog...tx...and this dog needs help! You can do it...
AlisonH
I have sent you an email with details of local vets, rescue centres and dog wardens.
Debz
Thank you
DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.
Tx for photo! Alerts sent to helpers in pe24,25. LN13. Please take the time to share on your local social media sites as owner in a caravan and not from the area...tx!
Debz
I've put photo's on site do you want me to email them to you?
DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.
Photo on way...Stella was attacked by another dog and was injured but managed to run away so probably holed up some where local...last sighting was near Albey stadium. please spread the word whilst we wait for photo.
DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.
Phoned for photo.

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