Reunited: Red/White/Black Boxer Male

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2014-04-22 19:47 ClaireC

Wonderful news to read about your lovely Murphy and the kindness shown by all the other people who found him. Stay safe and close Murphy from now on xx

2014-04-22 10:55 Meru

Brilliant news! Welcome home Murphy - stay safe and close now lovely lad xxxx

2014-04-20 20:47 LindaT

Fantastic news and what a story! So glad Murphy is safe with his family again and hopefully will soon be fully recovered. Well Done to all those who made this happen :-) Stay safe now Murphy!

2014-04-20 15:59 DogLostBobble - Area Co-ordinator - Somerset & East Sussex

Thank you for posting the lovely found photo's. Lewis' face says it all! So happy for the family and of course the absolutely georgeous Murphy x

2014-04-20 15:33 Unknown

So pleased to see a happy ending having been watching from afar, feeling helpless but so relieved he is now safe......no more running off Murphy .xxx

2014-04-20 15:23 DogLostMax - Area Co-ordinator - Cornwall & Area Volunteer - Durham & Ireland

Blurry screen reading this :)

2014-04-20 14:52 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cumbria-27094890

BBC media coverage:

A boxer dog missing for five days in the Lake District has been found after £1,000 was raised to fund a helicopter search.

Murphy disappeared on Monday after slipping his lead at Angle Tarn, near Hartsop, Cumbria.

A social media campaign was launched to collect funds for a scent dog and the flight.

Celebrities including Hollywood star Jessica Biel had retweeted appeals to find the 21-month-old animal.

He was found on Saturday on a crag not far from where he had gone missing.

Owner Lewis Blythe, of Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, had been holidaying in Windermere with his partner.

He said: "We contacted mountain rescue, and I'm a member of the Notts and Yorkshire Boxer Rescue charity group and they launched an appeal.

"People were working tirelessly at home on their PCs to raise awareness and the Patterdale team were out every day searching."

Initial donations paid for a scent dog to be brought from Leeds before Mr Blythe enlisted a pilot from Manchester to rent a private helicopter with enough fuel for an hour-long search on Saturday.

'Absolutely mental'
Along with actress Biel, celebrities who retweeted messages included former England rugby captain Mike Tindall and television presenter Clare Balding.

Mr Blythe, a 29-year-old music teacher, said: "It was absolutely mental when celebrities got involved.

Angle Tarn
Murphy went missing in the Angle Tarn area
"I've never been a good flier and I'd never been in a helicopter before.

"He stuck out like a sore thumb with his red collar. He was absolutely fine, apart from an injured foot."

My Blythe said he believed Murphy had sheltered under rocks and had access to a source of water.

He added: "I was very emotional. I don't think we will ever forget this week.

"We're so overwhelmed by the number of people who have helped, particularly the boxer rescue group and the mountain rescue team.

"They were amazing - they went above and beyond what they should have done for a dog."

2014-04-20 14:50 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

http://mountainrescue.org.uk/about-us/

Patterdale Mountain Rescue have also done an outstanding job once again helping the search. THANKS a MILLION to you all. x

2014-04-20 14:47 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Thanks GillyP for posting the link. :)

I've grouped another REUNITED photo which was taken the MOMENT MURPHY WAS REUNITED with a photo of him BEFORE HE WENT MISSING and added it into the Extra Image box (you may need to refresh the page to view it). x

2014-04-20 14:19 Unknown

Link to the story

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cumbria-27094890

2014-04-20 13:58 Ginnys Mum

Have just read about Murphy on BBC website (Cumbria). Well done to all involved and welcome home Murphy!

2014-04-20 13:27 Unknown

Murphys story on BBC look east tomorrow. Tv star!!

2014-04-20 12:00 Unknown

The moment .....

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1.0-9/s403x403/10301069_10152046638956430_7240301317773098002_n.jpg

Last edited: 2014-04-20 12:16:40

2014-04-20 11:53 Unknown

Thank goodness x

2014-04-20 11:46 Unknown

Well do ne to Murphy`s rescuers; you are stars***** So pleased you have your boy back. Love his reunited pic. Stay close to your family now please Murphy:-)xxx

2014-04-20 11:10 Unknown

Cross posted from Facebook

We would both like to say a huge thank you to everyone that has helped us to get our boy back. It has been an emotional week and we have been overwhelmed by the support we have received. I am sorry if I have missed any messages to my personal account. It is just crazy! We will be donating the rest of the money back to NAYBR and we will be making a personal donation to Patterdale mountain rescue.

Murphy is absolutely fine. Had a good sleep, has dioareah as expected but is keeping food and water down.

When he came in from outside just a minute ago he went to his favourite place....

2014-04-20 08:56 DogLostRiverlady

on twitter everyone is elated that Murphy is safe and have tweeted...THANK YOU 'HELIVATION' from Team Murphy.

2014-04-20 08:03 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Great news.

2014-04-20 01:05 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

CROSS POSTED from Help Find Murphy:

Hi all, I have just come off the phone after speaking to the pilot Andrew. This is the guy I rang back on Tuesday and has been AMAZING throughout. I have told him from 'everybody' a huge sincere heartfelt "THANK YOU" without them this result would not be so.....He said "It was my pleasure" He said that they went around a few times and one thought they may have seen him but unsure, went back and he moved" I will let Lewis fill in but he said that he was happy they could of helped, he has a dog himself"

WE SHOULD PASS THEIR BUSINESS DETAILS AROUND AS THE LEAST WE CAN DO... THANK YOU 'HELIVATION' XXXXXXXXXXX

2014-04-19 23:19 Unknown

Another update for those without Facebook

Murphy was found literally around 100m from where we lost him. He had obviously used the craggy areas as his hidey holes and was too scared to move and was just waiting for someone to come and get him x

2014-04-19 22:55 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Group REUNITED photo done of the gorgeous MURPHY back HOME with his very happy dad. You may need to refresh the page to view them.

All the hard work has paid off. THANKS a MILLION to everyone who helped in the search and also shared his details and donated towards the helicopter you are all stars. :)

The champagne is well and truly flowing.

2014-04-19 22:52 Unknown

Update from FB

Update - murphy is getting some well needed rest in his basket in the back I the car while we share driving duties down to suffolk. We as have a room booked tonight but felt it would be more comforting for murphy to be in his own surroundings. He keeps doing them little sighs. The ones they so when they are tired awww.

2014-04-19 22:27 hannh_ellis

Thank you to all once again we are so pleased! He's now homeward bound!

2014-04-19 22:22 DogLostSherlock- Area Co-ordinator & Police Liaison - Avon & South Gloucestersh

Great news....was tweeting Lake District for helpers...what a fantastic pilot to have found Murphy...such a handsome boy and so relieved he is back home safe ...keep close little man xxx

2014-04-19 22:16 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Thanks for the email earlier hannh_ellis with the great news. I've just logged back on and seen it, not caught up with all the posts yet:

MURPHY HAS BEEN FOUND!

About 30mins ago by helicopter they saw him standing on the second sweep round, he's now on his way to be checked by a vets before coming home! Thank you for your help!

We really appreciate it!

2014-04-19 22:00 DogLostMillypod (Chris) - Administrative Volunteer

Lovely reunited photo :)) A well earned rest gorgeous Murphy.xx

2014-04-19 21:59 #stoppettheft

Wonderful to read this -I would be 'screaming with emotion' too If He were my Lost Dog been found - Well Done to Donators & 'Helivation' :)

2014-04-19 21:50 AlisonH

Reunited photo added (refresh page to view)

2014-04-19 21:23 Unknown

Pic should be the one of him curled up. Stupid cut and paste... Just in case the wrong pic goes up

2014-04-19 21:14 Unknown

Sent pic to admin

2014-04-19 21:08 Unknown

And another ... Pic on its way

Hi, just spoken to Lewis...... Murphy has been to a vet and is fine-just exhausted, he has to eat little and often , drink and rest, but all in all ok. He has the odd graze, mark to foot but has healed...... They are driving home, want Murphy to be in his own surroundings asap. He gave Daddy BIG kisses when he got to him.......and was dancing around........ I have a picture so I won't keep you in suspense...give me 2 mins xxx Bianca xxx

2014-04-19 21:05 Unknown

Another post from Facebook

Hi all, I have just come off the phone after speaking to the pilot Andrew. This is the guy I rang back on Tuesday and has been AMAZING throughout. I have told him from 'everybody' a huge sincere heartfelt "THANK YOU" without them this result would not be so.....He said "It was my pleasure" He said that they went around a few times and one thought they may have seen him but unsure, went back and he moved" I will let Lewis fill in but he said that he was happy they could of helped, he has a dog himself" WE SHOULD PASS THEIR BUSINESS DETAILS AROUND AS THE LEAST WE CAN DO... THANK YOU 'HELIVATION' XXXXXXXXXXX

2014-04-19 21:05 AlisonH

Murphy has been seen by a vet and is fine. Brilliant news

2014-04-19 21:03 DogLostMax - Area Co-ordinator - Cornwall & Area Volunteer - Durham & Ireland

Fabulous news :)

2014-04-19 20:52 Lissy

Wonderful news, not connected to murphy in any way but had been following the search - am in tears! When I win the lottery I shall buy doglost a 'copter.

2014-04-19 20:36 DogLostMillypod (Chris) - Administrative Volunteer

Thanks GillyP :))

2014-04-19 20:33 Unknown

Last one from FB as I must watch Britains Got Talent!!

You have all been amazing,,thanks for,all the,support,love,prayers,positive thoughts you have been sending to Lewis and Gary,,and especially to those wonderful people who helped to search for Murphy and thanks to all the donations who funded a helicopter and found Murphy.You are all very special and I am proud to have been a part of this,,Lesley Parkes x

2014-04-19 20:29 Unknown

A message from Bianca on his Facebook page

Bianca Newbold I AM ON THE FLOOR RIGHT NOW...I HOPE LEWIS AND GARY DON'T DESCRIBE THE WAY I HANDLED THE NEWS ON THE PHONE THOUGH, THE SHAME.. I HEARD " BIANCA" ...........AND A SILENCE THEN WE'VE GOT HIM THEN ALL I HEARD WAS ME SCREAMING IN TEARS. IT WAS EMOTIONAL XXX

2014-04-19 20:27 DogLostMillypod (Chris) - Administrative Volunteer

So pleased to see gorgeous Murphy has been found safe:))
Well done to everyone involved. Sending gentle hugs. Hope all goes well at the vets.xx

2014-04-19 20:20 DogLostMillypod (Chris) - Administrative Volunteer

Thanks GillyP :))

2014-04-19 20:20 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

WOO HOO logged on briefly and was about to post the comment from the group. Thanks GillyP. :)

FANTASTIC outcome. THANK YOU to everyone who helped in the search you have all done a fantastic job.

Look forward to more updates and photo/s of him back with his family.

WELCOME HOME gorgeous MURPHY sending you lots of hugs and cuddles into the BLUE you go. xxx

2014-04-19 20:15 Unknown

Posted from FB. Will send you more when it is posted...

IT'S THE BEST NEWS,,,, THEY HAVE FOUND HIM!!!!!!!! THEY DID NOT SEE HIM FIRST TIME AROUND BUT THEN ON THE WAY AROUND AGAIN HE STOOD UP FOR THEM TO SEE HIM...HE HAS A SMALL WOUND ON BACK FOOT AND HAS LOST WEIGHT BUT HE'S ALIVE WITH HIS DADDIES RIGHT NOW ON THE WAY TO A VET.... THANK YOU ALL OF YOU B XXXXXXXXX

2014-04-19 20:11 DogLostMillypod (Chris) - Administrative Volunteer

Please can we have a link to story on here. Not got facebook.x

2014-04-19 20:06 Unknown

See the story on his facebook page Help Find Murphy

2014-04-19 20:05 beautygirlcassie

Reported on Fb that Murphy has been found. On his way to vets with his owner. Has an injury on his foot and lost weight.

2014-04-19 20:04 Unknown

Just read that helicopter search has located him. He has an injured foot but ok. On way to the vets. Yay xxxx

2014-04-19 09:09 DogLostRiverlady

Circulating on twitter..MURPHY Boxer MISSING http://bit.ly/1phWKiK #Hartsop #LakeDistrict #CA11 #lostmydog Plz RT

2014-04-19 07:58 LindaT

Good luck today everyone in the search for Murphy, I hope it brings some news of his whereabouts and more importantly brings him home to his family.

2014-04-19 01:18 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Cross posted from fb:

Anyone who will be in the Lake District tomorrow, Sat 19th Lewis and his partner will be at Harstop Car Park 9am to 9.30am all help will be gratefully received

2014-04-19 00:50 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

hannh_ellis can you please post more details on where the search party is meeting? I've had a helper (who is also a Boxer owner) offering to help. x

2014-04-18 23:49 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

I've updated the details to show up on the DogLost poster and also the photo (you may need to refresh the page to view it).

Will do a poster for sharing on facebook and email info/advice/scenting instructions to hannh_ellis.

There are lots of shares going around fb. Good luck with the search part. Hope he is back home soon. x

2014-04-17 21:49 hannh_ellis

Thank you everyone, we have a search party going out tomorrow from Hartsop at 9.30am to help look for Murphy. Hes not been sighted so far to our knowledge.

@Lizzy why do you ask? he has got a collar and harness with tags on Lewis his owner is concerned he may be caught up somewhere.

Mountain rescue have been great and been out every evening climbing and scrambling hard to reach areas to check for him.

We will keep you posted!

2014-04-17 15:16 AlisonH

Yes he did have his harness on.

2014-04-17 15:02 Unknown

Did he have his harness on?

2014-04-17 12:25 LindaT

Shared on Lincolnshire Essex and Trent Boxer Rescue members forum. I do hope this lovely boy is located very soon, thank goodness he is microchipped, his family must be frantic. Stay safe Murphy.

2014-04-17 10:51 AlisonH

Text sent for an update and sadly there has been no news or sightings of Murphy at all.

2014-04-14 23:22 AlisonH

Email alerts sent to postcodes CA10,CA11