Lost: Tan & Whit Foxhound Male In South West (BA22)

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2008-11-19 09:15 DogLostReynard

Hi! Fiona we may not post on here often but we are always on the look out for dear Merlin.x

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2008-10-15 14:50 DogLostAngus

The dog I spotted was not Merlin but a new photo should be available soon

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2008-10-14 19:02 DogLostAngus

I will give Fiona a call to have a look at this boy and ask her to reload a photo of Merlin, The dog is called Muddle about 1/3 the way down the list on 08/10/08  and was found in the mountains http://www.freewebs.com/manytearsrescue/dogslookingforhomes.htm

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2008-07-25 09:38 DogLostReynard

Game fair at Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire 25 -27 July.

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2007-11-19 18:29 Millie's Mum

Fiona. Make that 4+ people, willing your boy to come home. Yet another one that seems to have disapeared into thin air. I don't think so. I have now printed off posters and will get them taken to local vets here in TA8. I had tears in my eyes, when reading the postings on here. Merlin is so distinctive. Some one may have picked him up and not realised that he is reported as MISSING. Can anyone who reads this posting, please email a copy of Merlin's poster to all of thier friends and family, regardless of where they live in the UK, as we all know these missing dogs are not always found in the area in which they are lost. Is it possible to put a new heading on Merlin's poster to say STILL MISSING, and maybe bring him back to the front of this site.

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2007-11-02 18:10 fionap58

Thanks Vicki. Nice that you check up on us from time to time x

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2007-10-23 10:22 vicki20

Fiona - make that three people willing him home. I look back every now and then to see if he's been spotted with my fingers crossed. I just wish for your sake that you could get some closure. Thinking of you Merlin xx

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2007-10-17 21:41 fionap58

Don't know why I still feel the need to put messages on here. It's weird but it makes me feel like I'm being disloyal to Merlin if I don't pop on here every now and then and write something. I realise this isn't the place for my emotional outpourings but it seems to be the only place to go. Saw a car in a pub car park today with Merlins poster in the window and it made me think about where he might be and I wished he knew that at least 2 people were willing him home. God bless. xx

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2007-10-03 21:56 fionap58

Thanks Judy, Merlin hasn't been seen for almost a year now so I have nowhere to look unfortunatly but at the time I plotted his triangle and walked it for weeks. It's really weird but exactly a year after he ran off I was coming out of Yeovil and thought I saw him running behind a hedge. I had someone in the car so couldn't go and look until the next day but when I went back to the same spot I realised that the terrain was completely different to what I thought I saw and I'd only dreamt that I saw him. It was so real I had to go back to different spots to see if I could see the hedges and trees how they were in the dream but it was definately only a dream. Poor Merlin, I guess he must be gone for good but I'd so like to know what became of him, like all the other owners out there still missing their dogs. Good luck everyone.

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2007-09-09 05:08 Teddys Mum - Area Volunteer, West London

Fiona,I know how you feel. I felt I had let my Teddy down but on reflection and you should too, A lot of hard work and searching went on over a long period of time. The fact that we have not found our dogs does not mean we did not care and did not do our best. As heartbreaking as this is, sometimes we just have to resign ourselves to the fact the our dog has gone. I do know though, that at the back of our minds is that constant reminder that just niggles away and we feel racked with guilt. You must take heart. You gave him love and affection and a good home. At least he was fortunate to have had that experience, given his past. Hounds are wonderfully resilient dogs and well able to fend for themselves. Why dont you plot his sightings on a map and then find the triangle and go look. He may well be ferral and have a number of dens in the triangle. Good luck and take care...judy

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2007-08-28 20:14 UNKNOWN

Fiona, you did so much for this dog, no one could have done more. We are all so sorry that he has not been found. People are still watching out for him.

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2007-08-27 19:29 fionap58

Just a little note for you Merlin because I was thinking of you today and I'm still missing that teddy bear face at the side of the bed in the mornings. Just lately some people who have dogs registered on here have replaced them and aren't interested in having their old dogs back but I'm trying to send you positive thoughts so you know you'll always have a home here and although I don't feel I did my best for you before I promise I will do all I can to help you settle, now I think I understand the way you are. I'm sorry I couldn't keep you safe boy. xx

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2007-07-13 14:44 Keelah

merlin is in this month's horsemart nationalx

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2007-04-03 15:14 fionap58

Thanks to that helper whoever you are. It's nice that Merlin's not being forgotten. I still hope I will find out what became of him even if I don't get him back. I can't understand how a big unusual dog like Merlin can go unnoticed?

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2007-03-20 11:30 Unknown

HI Jayne I have emailed Merlins poster to the Rescue Centres in the South East including Battersea London and Brands Hatch. I hope Merlin is found soon and his owner recovers quicklyxxx ... Message from a helper.

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2007-03-13 20:02 vicki20

Fiona, i sent you a PM in reply to yours which for some reason i didn't see before. send me those new posters by email and i'll print some off here. my mum will be visiting at the weekend and she can take some back with her to put up. Always thinking of Merlin until he's safely home xx

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2007-03-06 21:24 Marshend

hi , thanks for thinking of Blue, i always think of merlin whenever I go down to Cornwall and pass near yeovil, He is so lovely and like us we dont know if blue is living feral or with someone in their home . That makes it difficult, hope you hear some news soon and like us keep going with the posters ,it must pay off one day!!! Chrisx

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2007-03-02 22:05 fionap58

Since the site was down I had text from someone in Worle, Weston Super Mare, or at least he said he was from there, saying a neighbour had Merlin. As far as I can tell this was false as I tracked down soem locals thanks to Beckyess via the electoral register and phoned them. One neighbour went round to this address and the back gate was open. The texter said the dog was 'huddled in the back garden' when I called him for confirmation but a neighbour of the address where the dog was supposed to be said the back gate is always open and there's not been a dog there for months. This person will not now answer the phone to me so I'm none the wiser as to what it was all about. Some one from Doglost was going to try and get more info by devious means but I've not heard anything and don't like to keep nagging. If the person who was going to help me reads this (think her name was Kathy?) I would like to know if anyone managed to get anywhere.

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2007-02-24 20:34 Unknown

I have asked Fiona, Merlin's owner to bring us back up to date with Merlin.

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2007-01-23 13:51 Gayle

Merlin's posted has been re-emailed out to local helpers.

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2007-01-10 19:44 vicki20

Fiona, next time I am going to yeovil, I will let you know and I can print some posters to take with me. Keep your hopes up, I will keep checking back on Merlin every couple of days until he's found. I wonder if Doglost will update the poster for you to raise some awareness? xxx

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2007-01-08 09:52 fionap58

Thanks Vicki, I want people to realise that he is still missing rather than the old posters are still up so I'll have another poster push shortly when I can get some done and copied and perhaps you could help by putting some up for me? I'll let you know when I can get it organised. I sent out 77 posters to all the local police stations, fire stations and rescue centres last week and I'll send out more to kennels, schools and anywhere else anyone can think where lots of people gather?

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2007-01-07 20:43 vicki20

Fiona - don't give up hope. You are one of life's lovely people who want to help others and good things will come to you, I'm sure of it. My Mum is in Yeovil and I visit from time to time, so please let me know if there's anything I can do to help. Still thinking of Merlin and I check back every couple of days with my fingers crossed for him. xxx

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2007-01-07 12:45 fionap58

Last week I found and returned no less than THREE loose dogs. The first was a JRT running in the road in the dark, another man and I caught it and he went looking for the owner....... I hadn't got 500 yds away when I found a collie in the road, believe it or not unrelated! We found the owner of the collie who knew the owner of the JRT. Then 4 days later I found and caught a spaniel making it's way to the main road and returned it to the owner who didn't even realise she'd gone. Kinda hoping this will get me brownie points please in the great scheme of things? So many sad stories on Doglost the last few days I almost don't want to know what happened to Merlin now.

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2006-12-22 21:15 manray

keep hope in your heart, i'm sure one day that important sighting will come in. mandy

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2006-12-21 23:46 fionap58

Three months today since Merlin went and I still hope every day I'll get some news. I'm always pleased to see dogs in the blue but I so wish it could be Merlin. A kind lady phoned a few days ago thinking she had seen him being walked but I emailed her some more pictures and it wasn't him.

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2006-12-13 20:51 DogLostBobble - Area Co-ordinator - Somerset & East Sussex

Fiona, so sorry to hear about your other dog. Good luck with the search for Merlin.

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2006-12-11 21:55 fionap58

Thanks Nik, any coverage would be helpful. I would just love to know what happened to him. Someone must know.

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2006-12-10 12:09 Unknown

Fiona, sorry that you're having such an awful time. I think the 'Merlin is still missing' is a good approach, because people tend to think that if they haven't heard anything after a while that a dog has been found. Faded posters just reinforce that too. It'll be three months just before Xmas, and I'm happy to do a story for the local media.

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2006-12-05 18:06 fionap58

Thanks, I drive around thinking he might be in the area and I'll spot him sitting by the roadside and I get the occasional sighting but they're stupid things like 'does he look like a big hare'! (that was yesterday) Well no he doesn't but I still go and have a look and put posters up just in case. Some day I guess I'll find out one way or the other what happened to him.

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2006-12-04 22:14 UNKNOWN

Fiona, I am so sorry about your other dog. I still have you and Merlin very much in mind.

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2006-11-29 22:57 fionap58

Saw the foxhound on the found pages and got the number from Doglost, that person then gave me the number of the dogwarden who picked him up but it's definately not him. He has no tattoo, is mostly brown with a little white underneath and he's described as 'over-friendly' . No one would ever describe poor scared Merlin as over friendly so no joy I'm afraid.

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2006-11-28 14:47 Unknown

Foxhound on found page.

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2006-11-28 12:43 Beckyess

I'm still here to help too Fiona, thinking of you. Becky

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2006-11-24 08:42 vicki20

Also, if you have those new posters before 7pm today, i can print some and take them with me....

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2006-11-24 08:40 vicki20

Fiona, i just sent you a PM with my mobile number if i can help. I am so sorry to hear about your other dog, you are having such an emotional time and my heart goes out to you. Please, please call me if there is anything i can help with this weekend. Vicki xxx

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2006-11-23 19:15 fionap58

Thanks Vicky....I wish I knew where to look. I haven't had a confirmed sighting for over 5 weeks and I really have no idea where he could be. I've been reading the 'reunited' lists just because it gives me hope and there are several stories about dogs drowning in rivers which makes me wonder if that's what happened to him as he seems to have ped off the face of the earth. The last sighting was very near a river that had broken it's banks and if he padded through there he wouldn't have known where the bank was. Another of my dogs had to be put to sleep on Sunday so I'm full of thoughts of him at the moment but I'm going to re-do some posters with a sort of 'don't forget this dog' message and send it out to all the highways agencies, dog wardens and street cleansing departments, rescue centres etc in Somerset/Dorset when I feel less sad. Thanks for thinking of Merlin Vicky and if I hear anything between now and the weekend I'll let you know. Fiona x

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2006-11-23 18:39 vicki20

Sorry for my confusion, I called him Muskie and Merlin. I mean Merlin of course. x

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2006-11-23 18:28 vicki20

Any sightings of Muskie recently? I will be in Yeovil for the weekend and would like to help in any way I can. I have a dog of my own and so will be out and about walking and will be looking out for Merlin. What area should I be looking in? I am quite flexible - have wheels, will travel. Vicki

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2006-11-19 23:17 Unknown

Sorry to hear that it wasn't Merlin and that one of your other dogs is ill, Fiona. I really hope you hears some news soon. It's good that people are ringing - it means that the publicity is working and than Merlin is on people's minds.

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2006-11-17 20:16 Beckyess

Sorry to hear it wasn't Merlin. Have my fingers crossed for you still. Becky

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2006-11-17 18:05 fionap58

Had the call from the lady who posted re seeing a dog just like Merlin and she gave me the location, plus had another call last night from someone else saying the same thing. I had a call from another Many Tears fosterer some time ago offering help and as she lives very near the sightings I asked her if she would go and check them out, as one of my other dogs is very sick and I'm feeling too emotional to knock on doors asking after Merlin. Unfortunately the dog is an otterhound but does look very similar to Merlin. It's nice that people are reading his story and still phoning in after 8 weeks. Many thanks to both people who contacted me.

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2006-11-12 11:46 fionap58

Bobble please call. My number is on the poster if you didn't get my pm yesterday. I need to find out if this is Merlin asap especially as you say you haven't seem him recently. How recently was that exactly? Please ring even if you think you may have made a mistake, or leave me a message here. Thanks

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2006-11-11 15:09 fionap58

Have pm'd Bobble re this info. Not sure if Merlin would bark at another dog as he never reacted badly before but who knows?

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2006-11-11 14:47 Not known

Have left a message for owner regarding last posting

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2006-11-11 13:02 DogLostBobble - Area Co-ordinator - Somerset & East Sussex

I dont want to get anyones hopes up, but I have seen a dog like this, only gets walked at night (I think) in Bourton, Dorset SP8 area. May or may not be. Does not like my small dog and has a very deep voice. Have not seen recently, but may still be there? Will PM with more on location.

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2006-11-09 22:42 Unknown

Any news, Fiona ?

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2006-11-06 15:44 Jazzdivaww

Hi Fiona, I check on Merlin everyday and am heartbroken to see him still in the red. I was telling a friend of mine of Merlin's plight who is a tracker and trains search and rescue volunteers. I'm not sure if you have thought about going down this route, or even if you have pinned him down to one area, but my friend has told me of several things you can do. He would be happy to talk to you and give you some tips. If you are interested let me know and I will give you his number. Good luck with the search, I hope he is back home soon. Kerry x

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2006-11-05 16:54 fionap58

Tried the hunting horn thing many moons ago Becky and was told later that it's quite possible it would have scared him further away as he ran from his hunting buddies in the first place. Thanks for still thinking of him though.

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2006-11-05 08:44 UNKNOWN

fionap58 will PM you.

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2006-11-05 08:17 fionap58

Just tried to post a message to someone on Dogpages who's dog ran off on Wednesday to get them to register here, but something about shock collars comes up instead of the website address. I've seen this before but never knew what it meant. It's important that people know about Doglost and use it because otherwise too many people are using too many different agencies to locate their dogs. The whole thing is a bloody nightmare and it needs to be simplified and centralised. When a child goes missing you don't have to notify 15 different places to get all areas covered and searches in place. Does anyone know why this thing about shock collars comes up?

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2006-11-04 20:06 Beckyess

If he's an ex-foxhound (so to speak) would he come out if the local hunt took their dogs out with the horns etc? Becky

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2006-11-04 08:47 fionap58

Thanks Becky, I can't think of anything anyone can do really. Just keep praying and sending Merlin kind thoughts. I'm willing him to show himself so someone can help him.

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2006-11-03 22:46 Unknown

Sadly, your good news is someone's bad news. Well done for interesting the regional daily. Let's hope that brings some more sightings.

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2006-11-03 18:04 Beckyess

If there is anything more I can do Fiona, just say. Fingers crossed. Becky

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2006-11-03 17:30 fionap58

Just managed to track down a man who was seen covering the dog up and he says it was the poor basset hound and he is certain because his dog used to play with her. The poor little scrap. I have managed to persuade the Western Daily Press to do an article about the thousands of missing dogs and the problems the owners have in finding them with all the different agencies involved, the misinformation and the problems of dog theft, while at the same time telling Merlins story with a big photo, and I have two ads with pictures going in different newspapers next week. I'll never give up hope.

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2006-11-03 11:59 Unknown

Any news, Fiona ? Mandy is right - it's Street Cleansing who have to deal with these sad cases on local roads. However, if it's an A road it's the County Council and if it's motorways it's the Highways Agency contractors. Let me know if you need any help on this.

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2006-11-03 10:57 manray

have you rung the local council and spoken to street cleansing? its the department that is normally sent out. i do hope its not your merlin, but i also hope its not the other persons dog as well. mandy

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2006-11-02 14:44 fionap58

I'm following up reports that a dogs body was seen by the side of a road yesterday. Went down there but it's gone and a man ploughing opposite said he saw it but it might be a neighbours basset hound which wandered off the afternoon before. I've stuck a big sign by the roadside incase someone picked him up to bury him. I don't want it to be these poor peoples basset but I don't want it to be Merlin either. The man in the tractor is going to find out and call me.

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2006-11-01 16:28 Unknown

Hi Fiona-keep checking to see if anymore sightings.

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2006-11-01 09:33 Matherick

Sweet Muskie. Praying that you are safe and well. I hope you are home soon. I am in your neighbouring town and watching out for you. Have got your poster. Take care sweetie. hurry home. xx

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2006-10-28 13:01 fionap58

Thanks for that Becky, what a good idea, and I will contact the paper again on Monday re the photo. I was going to ring on Friday but still had steam coming from my ears so thought I'd best wait until I was calm.

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2006-10-28 10:18 Beckyess

Have handed out posters to the stall holders at Glastonbury Farmers Market so fingers crossed there may be a sighting soon. Becky

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2006-10-27 09:26 Unknown

Get back onto the paper, explain the problem and use the angle that as no-one knows what a Welsh Foxhound is that you are getting sightings of the wildest things: In fact everything but a WF and persuade them that a pic is needed to bring this story to a happy conclusion. Also emphasise the unhappy backstory.

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2006-10-26 18:59 fionap58

Western Gazette printed the story again about Merlin but didn't print the picture, and as I sent a picture I didn't add a description and no-one knows what a welsh foxhound looks like, so I've been getting calls all day about everything from actual foxes (with larger than average rear ends apparantly!) to things that might be airedales but nothing that sounds much like my boy.

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2006-10-25 21:02 Unknown

Thanks for the update, Fiona. I think the perceived wisdom that he's completely feral and keeping out of sight is probably about right.

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2006-10-25 18:46 fionap58

Hopefully another piece should go in the Western Gazette tomorrow but popular opinion is that he will be totally wild by now, be feasting on bunnies and will have made himself a den so he'll give people and roads a wide birth, which is better for him in one way as he'll stay safe at least but means I won't get many sightings. Farmers are aware and have been asked to call if they see him by one of their own so that's a relief. Lots of stuff still going on to try and get him home but it's going to take time. I'll post as soon as there's news.

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2006-10-24 11:25 Unknown

No sightings for the last 8 days.

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2006-10-21 23:22 Unknown

Any news ?

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2006-10-20 17:18 fionap58

Thanks Becky and thanks Liberty! Nice to meet you and the gang and I'll keep you updated, Fiona x

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2006-10-20 12:48 Beckyess

Liberty wasn't too put out with having clothes shoved under her when having a pee! If there is any more assistance I can give then just ask. I know how I'd feel if any of mine went walk about for that long! Good Luck Fiona I hope it works! Becky

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2006-10-19 21:50 Unknown

The things other dog owners will do to help !!! Well done Becky (or at least Becky's bitch), let's hope Merlin is interested.

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2006-10-19 18:16 fionap58

Thanks Mandy and Nik, I can't believe my boy is nearly on page 5 already. Just goes to show how many dogs go missing and how many owners must feel the same as me. No word on the traps yet. Sylvia did manage to order 2 but the company then phoned to say they were out of stock and wouldn't be available for 2 weeks, and nothing from Cara yet as they were trying to arrange transport from Bridgend for the trap they have there. Off to collect dishcloths soaked in 'on heat' bitches urine tomorrow to trail round the fields near the trap to try and lure him away from the road and the sheep so thanks to Becky for donating her dogs pee!

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2006-10-18 23:26 manray

keep your chin up fiona, i know the people from this site will help you as much as possible, you have done so well. i visit this page every day and keep an eye on whats happening. i might not be able to be there in person, but my spirit is with you. mandy x

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2006-10-18 23:16 Unknown

This is all Pavlov's dogs stuff (ie association) which is great - particularly as hounds are bright and quick learners !! Extra traps should create a multiplier effect, and strategically placed will hopefully help keep him away from that busy road and the sheep. Keep positive Fiona, and don't take any stupid or unhelpful comments to heart.

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2006-10-18 22:12 fionap58

Thanks Jayne, and thanks for the phone message and don't worry about what you mentioned........I WON'T!!!

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2006-10-18 13:46 Unknown

Cara has rung to say 3 more traps will hopefully be there by the morning. I have asked her to speak to the owner so everyone will be working together.

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2006-10-18 12:27 DogLostSherlock Bones Police Liaison Co-ordinator

I don't think you should move the trap inches but move food towards a trap inches - reverse your method. Keep the trap still at all times. If it's at the milk farm or closeby then yes i think you should put it down there - i'd rather we introduced one on that side of the road than risk him crossing the dual carriageway again. Any more than that out in the fields randomly is risking him running away and we desparately want to avoid that. Do it in the same way as you are with the existing trap - don't move that one though, keep up routine and make sure he knows it's a routine. Dee x

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2006-10-18 12:12 fionap58

How about if I introduce it slowly by tucking it out of the way and inching it out over the course of a week? The trouble is he's visiting so many areas that I don't want to miss an opportunity if he's favouring a particular spot. Some of the food I've put down in one area has been taken 3 nights in a row so I'm going to put some sand down to see what footprints turn up. If it looks like him the trap is in the wrong place again, but I don't want to move it, i'd rather have another one and cover 2 areas. What do you think Dee?

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2006-10-18 10:41 DogLostSherlock Bones Police Liaison Co-ordinator

fiona - do not put down another trap in another area or permit another trap to go down that you do not know about. save for the problems of an unmanned trap going down and trapping wild animals, it could set Muskie back weeks as it will terrify him to see something new on his route: this risks him running wild away from his recognised route and puts him at risk of being shot... You are doing everything perfectly well at the moment - stick with it.

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2006-10-18 10:13 fionap58

Please DON'T phone the numbers in these messages. I don't know where these people are but they are not local so if people phone them with sightings what are they going to do? I got to his last sighting within 10 minutes and he'd completley disappeared and if people phone these out of area numbers instead of me, his owner, I won't have a clue where he is. I'll contact these people and find out about the trap but Merlin is MY responsability and I'll take all the advice and help I can get but I don't want other people doing their own thing out there and disrupting all the things I'm doing

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2006-10-18 09:47 DogLostSherlock Bones Police Liaison Co-ordinator

Cara animal rescue have removed both your posts. The owner of this dog is doing all she can to get Muskie home and is going above and beyond the call of duty to do so. To even suggest that she is not beggards belief. If you are questioning the ownership of this dog then I suggest that you contact his owner immediately. If you catch and do not return him to his owner then I would suggest that both sides get legal representation immediately.

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2006-10-17 23:20 manray

have you tried asking the game keeper to shoot some rabbits but put them all in one place, to see if you can get merlin to come to just that place? please don't give up on him, i know you may think its easy for us to say it, but i think i speak for everyone that is supporting you that we would never give up. its just a case of finding the winning way to get merlin to go to just one place, so that he can be caught. mandy x

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2006-10-17 17:08 fionap58

Tranquillisers are a no-no. The only people licensed to do it ,as far as I can find out, are vets associated with wildlife parks and they won't do it as the animals they dart are in enclosures where they can get close up. They have to be darted from closer than 30 feet and that's not possible with Merlin.

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2006-10-17 14:24 Unknown

All this is terribly draining mentally and physically, and somehow it is always worse with a hound. Judy's right, don't ever regret taking Merlin in. You have worked really, really hard to get him back and I suspect lesser mortals would have thrown in the towel long ago.

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2006-10-17 14:11 fionap58

Looking into the tranquiliser route now but it's not as easy as asking a vet. They have to be specially licensed and there have to be 2 people present and darting a dog is hard as you have to be fairly close and it's quite dangerous for the dog. Also asking around about police dogs trailing his scent.

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2006-10-17 11:59 sam

If you know exactly where he is can a vet or somebody use a tranquillizer gun on him. I really do hope that you have success soon

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2006-10-17 01:25 Teddys Mum - Area Volunteer, West London

Fiona, NEVER regret taking him on. He needed someone like you to love and care for him. If he has been seen more than once in the recent area, then stay with it for a day or two and put food down there. The waiting and the not knowing is always the worse part. Keep your chin up you are doing am excellent job. Just dont wear yourself out...judy

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2006-10-17 00:15 fionap58

I was out looking for Merlin in the area where we had the last sighting when at 4 pm I had a call from a man who's been called in to shoot Merlin as he was in with the livestock again. He's called me before as he doesn't want to shoot him so I drove over there like a maniac and we drove round the fields in his landrover for half an hour but he had disappeared again. It was only 20 minutes since he was standing there eating a rabbit and rolling around on his back apparantly having an absolute ball so even the man in the landrover couldn't believe he had gone so quickly. He was probably lying under a hedge watching us. The man with the gun says it's going to cause the farmers big problems now as the rams are in with the ewes and a dog running loose will disrupt the mating so sooner or later he will get shot and all I can do is hope and pray that it's done by someone who uses the right gun and is a good shot, not someone taking pot shots with a shotgun. I truly despair of catching him now as he covers such a huge area and doesn't go anywhere near the food I leave out. The advice i've had from everyone on this site is tried and tested and makes a lot of sense but I just can't keep up with his movements anymore. I spent 7 hours today walking round scenting trails and leaving food while he was 5 miles away on the other side of a horribly fast dual carriageway and I'm totally exhausted and mentally wrecked. My advice to anyone who wants to rescue this type of dog is firstly DON'T or if you really must, do tons of research first and really know what you're taking on. Much as I love Merlin and I don't want him to come to any harm I really wish I'd never taken him on for both our sakes.

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2006-10-16 18:29 manray

fiona don't get dishearted. when dee dee went missing i had a man follow her until she disappeared into some woods, we all walked around those woods for hours and we got drenched so many times, but we didn't see anything of her. if you read the messages on dee dee's page you will see that we even camped out in a vauxhall cavalier all night hoping we would see her in the morning. we didn't get to see her that morning, but we did that night. merlin will show himself i'm sure of it. i know the worse bit is the wait. but keep your chin up. mandy x

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2006-10-16 13:31 fionap58

I walked round near the last sighting for 3 hours yesterday and 2 hours on Saturday but apart from some paw prints that could have been anyone's theres no sign. I'm having to replace all the posters as the man who called about the last sighting says he nearly didn't ring because the dog in the poster looks like a fluffy puppy and the dog he saw looked a mess, the poor baby. He had had a bath when I took the photo so I've done more posters with the photo taken when he first went to the rescue centre. I did more of my food/scent trail this morning and I'm off again now to check the food I left out yesterday and have another walk round.

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2006-10-15 23:57 garthy

hurry on home dear Muskie .p.g.xx

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2006-10-15 18:12 fionap58

I believe the trap in Swindon is only for a small dog if it's the one people have mentioned to me before, if not then could I have it long term as it's going to take weeks to get Merlin used to having it around? I understand that the animal can get stressed when trapped but no-one could possibly man a trap in a field for 24 hours a day, especially as it could take weeks to catch the dog in it! I did catch a fox in mine on the 3rd night and to be honest I was a lot more stressed than he was! What do people normally do as all the traps are designed to not let the animal back out again? I was checking mine 6am, midday, 5-6 pm, 10-11pm and 2-3am, which is more than the dog warden recommended. Sylvia from Many Tears suggested covering it to make it more cave like and attractive to go into, and if I get another one I'm going to put his old dog blanket on the bottom because I think the 'cage' effect puts him off. Probably spent a lot of time in one previously poor chap.

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2006-10-15 11:36 mum24collies

Remember Martyn who caught Laddie at Bury St Edmunds? Well I have been in touch to see if he knows anyone in this area who does the same work he does. Sadly he doesnt but he does know there is a trap in Swindon which isnt a million miles from Somerset. He is going to ring me back today with some details as to where it is so if anyone is willing to collect this trap I will post details later on. I have to say tho, this has to be maned 24/7 because if the dog or any other animal gets caught in it it likely to panic because it cant get back out again and get very stressed.

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2006-10-15 07:35 fionap58

Across the fields it's about 2 miles from the barn and the A37 but I wish there was better shelter where he is now because it's so much safer with no traffic and no sheep. Should I put food out here as well, switch areas and stick to where it's safer or should I stick to one area?

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2006-10-15 01:33 DogLostSherlock Bones Police Liaison Co-ordinator

sounds good fiona - doesn't seem to be moving far then. can you scent from that area to where you are laying the food? i know its difficult if it's through fields and hedges but its worth it.

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2006-10-14 21:17 manray

thats real nice of him, i hope merlin has a nice feast and stays in that area, is it far from where he was last sighted? mandy x

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2006-10-14 19:51 fionap58

The man who saw Merlin yesterday went out shooting in the same area today and aid he would leave some dead rabbits lying round for him to eat so he will stay in the same area.

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2006-10-14 17:32 tori

Checking to see if there was any news about Merlin, fingers crossed that he is safely home again very soonxxx

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2006-10-14 11:47 manray

good luck fiona. let me know how you get on. i wish i was down there near you so i could help more mandy

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2006-10-14 08:35 fionap58

Jusy had another sighting on Thorne lane near the turning to Lufton on the outskirts of Yeovil going towards Montacute. If anyone's in that area could they have a drive round? I'm off to have look now.

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2006-10-13 21:41 manray

if they are proper gypsy's then they do look after everything that they own, one of dee dee's brother's went to a gypsy home and i'm allowed even now to pop in and see that he is ok. they are normally good at spreading the word as well. so you might have made a good move there. have you tried dropping posters into the local tourist information centres?

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2006-10-13 10:49 fionap58

We don't have any camping sites nearby but I went to the local gypsy site and gave them leaflets. The lady I spoke to was really helpful and had the most beautifully kept GSD I've ever seen so I trust that they would help if Merlin was spotted. I've been out to some more woods this morning but no signs at all that he has been there and the food by the barn has not been touched still.

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2006-10-13 10:33 manray

have you put posters in camping sites and caravan sites? you always have people coming and going inthere and there is places a dog could hide. mandy x

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2006-10-12 23:20 fionap58

I've leafletted all the houses along the roads where he was sighted and there are posters everywhere. I've also made some big placards up and stuck them in the verges so passing traffic can see them. I go out every morning from 6 til 7 and check the food and drive around searching and putting more posters up if I see a blank telegraph pole but I've pretty much covered the whole area. I stop people walking dogs and give them leaflets and they've always already seen the posters. I hand them out to milkmen and postmen and all the shops and pubs have one. I don't think there's a person in South Somerset who doesn't know Merlins missing so someone somewhere must know what's happened to him.

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2006-10-12 21:22 manray

try asking the newsagents around your way to ask the paper boys to keep their eyes open. the newsagents near to where dee dee was sighted got all his boys looking.

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2006-10-12 21:19 DogLostSherlock Bones Police Liaison Co-ordinator

There's always next week... keep going with the posters in the meantime. how about a few through the doors of a few houses locally or even if there is a paper boy with his papers even if that ad isn't it the paper?

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2006-10-12 20:35 fionap58

Disappointed this morning as my LOST ad didn't go in the paper as they said they didn't get the email I sent. Oh well, the only person who answered the last one was the fool who said he'd got Merlin but gave a false name and phone number so maybe it's not that important. Had 2 calls last night saying they were phoning about my lost dog, my heart leapt and they said 'Oh no, I haven't found him I just wondered if you had' It's very kind that people care but I wish they wouldn't do that. My poor old heart can't take too many more of those.

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2006-10-12 12:42 Unknown

We don't call you sherlock bones for nothing do we?

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2006-10-12 12:09 doglover123

You are doing so well owner. I am sure your perseverance will pay off. So glad you are taking advice from Doglost as it brings results. Stay safe Muskie until you are found. xx

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2006-10-12 00:31 garthy

hurry home Muskie p.g.xx

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2006-10-11 20:55 DogLostSherlock Bones Police Liaison Co-ordinator

Fantastic, keep up the routine of adding food down with your scent - even if it doesn't get taken, do it every day... once we get him used to you and the food source we'll be winning again and we can get his confidence back up. Hopefully the ad will bring in more sightings and we can really track where abouts on his wandering he is hiding out and then we can get your scent out to those areas and try and bring him back towards the food and shelter.

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2006-10-11 19:03 fionap58

There's another ad going in the paper tomorrow and I've asked people to phone in now with ANY news, even bad, as the waiting is so hard I'd rather have bad news than none at all. I've taken Dees advice and put out food (pilchards, his normal dog meat and some dry biscuits that I used to throw in the long grass for him to do 'crunchy hunts' with) I've sprinkled my pee all over this farm yard............sorry Mrs Davis............ and made him a nice shelter in a dark corner of the barn. It's the 2nd day and nothing so far but I know it's early days. Just a sighting would make me feel better. Thanks for all your advice and kind thoughts everyone.

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2006-10-11 18:03 Unknown

Any news, Fiona ?

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2006-10-11 12:00 manray

hi i'm dee dee's owner, and i know how you feel, you have so much advise and you think you know your dog better then anyone else. but its amazing how your dog can change over time. i got confused as well, but it was the people from doglost that helped me and it paid off, i know my dog was not missing as long as yours, but it will work. don't give in now, your doing so well. we followed dee's advice and added one of our own. we boiled some chicken bones and added chicken stock, it smelt so nice that we wanted to drink it, we also used sardines. i know you don't want me to give advise, but listen to the people on here, they do know what they are saying. please don't give up, it will take time. if it helps read the messages about my dog. (alsation cross me19 1/10) it is possible to get your dog home, the poor little chap must be wanting love so much, so show him how much you love him by not giving up. if youi would like to have someone to talk to then please send me a private message, we are here to support each other as we all know what it is like when a member of the family go missing. keep your chin up and please don't give up. mandy x

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2006-10-10 22:53 tori

Fingers crossed that Sherlockbones can help Merlin's family to bring him safely home again. Great to achieve the same happy result as Dee Deexxx

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2006-10-10 18:20 DogLostSherlock Bones Police Liaison Co-ordinator

Fiona - nice to talk to you today, hope its given you some hope and a plan on how to try and persuade Merlin to come on home. It can and I'm sure it will work. Put the last couple of weeks behind you and move forward. Keep a careful note of his movements on a map and we'll track where is hiding places are. Helpers, please poster widely in the area, we need more sightings.

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2006-10-10 13:02 DogLostSherlock Bones Police Liaison Co-ordinator

OK am just catching up now... Fiona I've pm'd you my phone number. As well as Ian's Pandora look at Alleyn and Dee Dee's reunited pages, also Rosie the staffie. You've had good advice here so don't panic we can work something out and I'm sure he'll be home soon. Dee x

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2006-10-10 12:04 Unknown

Try pm'ing sherlock bones on our site she has very good results with missing dogs,traps and scent trails.

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2006-10-08 21:19 Unknown

Fiona, do read Dora's page, because the situation is quite similar. Also, Teddy's Mum is relaying what Moriaty (Ian) is saying. Getting Dora back was a lengthy process for Ian, but it worked.

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2006-10-08 11:05 Teddys Mum - Area Volunteer, West London

Read Dora's page. She is an Ibezan hound. Ian got her back by doing as I have said. Hounds are very resorceful. Perhaps it would be better to wait for another siting and then feed in that area. Sorry you are now so confused. Too much info is awful. Good luck

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2006-10-07 10:39 fionap58

Trouble is now I don't know what to do for the best, Doglost advice completely contradicted the dog warden advice, some people have said sit in a field and call him, others have said stay away from the area, some have said place food all around the trap and others said no, only put food in the trap. I've had advice to bait the trap, unbait it, cover it, move it, bait it with dog food, bones rotten meat and pilchards. I've been told to get hunstman to blow there horns, then told it could make him move further away if he associated hunting with bad experiences. OH MY GOD i'm just so confused. I've done everything everyone has suggested so now I'm going to take the trap up and put food down in the disused farm (although I've done this and he doesn't take the food so I'm not sure why I'm trying it again) so he gets used to coming for food, then move the trap back unbaited so he gets used to it being there, then rebait it....if he ever even takes the food as I have no idea where he is now.

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2006-10-07 01:49 Teddys Mum - Area Volunteer, West London

Don't take the trap away. Leave it set up. Put the food very nearby. you have to let him feel comfortable with the trap being there or he will not go near it. Put it in a place and the nearby food where you can clearly see it from a distance. Another trick is to put the food, same time each day and blow a silent whistle each time. He will soon associate the two and come for food. You NEED to be able to see him.

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2006-10-06 21:49 fionap58

I'm going to take the trap away and store it for a while because it's obviously not working. There is a disused farm next to where the trap is and I'm going to ask the owners if I can put food in one of the barns to try and lure him into a safe hiding place but the last sighting of him on thursday morning places him about 2 miles away from where he's been hanging around.

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2006-10-06 14:47 Unknown

Thanks for that advice Judy, and for asking Ian for some help here when he is able.

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2006-10-05 21:21 Teddys Mum - Area Volunteer, West London

Don't bait the trap yet. Put food a little way from it. Make sure it is really smelly. ( Pilchards on top is very good) Put it down twice at the same times daily. If you see him coming for it, WALK AWAY. Very difficult I know. He will soon learn that food is there and keep returning. Gain his confidence first before baiting the trap. When you are ready to do it Put a leg of lamb on the hook. Good luck..judy

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2006-10-04 23:27 fionap58

Merlin is still on the loose and getting himself into a world of trouble because he's been seen in the fields with sheep and the farmers are going to try and shoot him. I have rebaited the trap but he's avoiding it like the plague. I just don't know how else to catch him.

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2006-10-02 06:00 Unknown

Thanks 2D's!

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2006-10-01 21:59 twoDs

Went over but it's almost impossible,dozens of places he could be holed up - plus the weather was awful.Spoke to a lot of dog owners in the area to have a look for him - and spread the word.Hope he's in the dry and safe very very soon.

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2006-09-29 15:39 Unknown

Thanks 2 D's !

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2006-09-29 11:50 twoDs

Jayne I'm coming over on Sunday afternoon - please god he's found before then.

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2006-09-29 11:31 Unknown

if anyone lives in the Yeovil area Merlin has been spotted on the Ilchester to Yeovil road near the Halfway House pub and also on the Chilthorne Domer to Tintinhul road just by Hodges garage in the last 24 hours. I'm not sure how reliable these are because one person said he looked like a yellow lab and the other one said they though he was a calf! They could both be right or wrong! He must be finding shelter somewhere during the day so if anyone could look for him in barns and under cover I would be grateful. I have covered a lot of ground but it's such a huge task on my own. Thankyou.

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2006-09-29 09:01 Unknown

Why do these people do this? Trying to make money out of your situation-how silly to leave their e mail address too!

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2006-09-28 20:14 fionap58

After receiving an email saying she had seen my plea on a website and had found my foxhound I then received this today. I knew it was a scam because the thick cow also sent me an email saying she had found my missing staffie! I thought everyone might like to phone or email the evil toad. I emailed 'her' and told her exactly what I thought! QUOTE I dont know if its yours but it needs a new home cos Im always busy going to studies but I will do you a very big favour and that is shiping the dog over to your address, i will need you to send only 150POUNDS and I will have the dog to your address, if you find out its not yours you can keep the dog. The name and address to send moneygram is below LINDA PHILIPS LONDON UNITED KINGDOM As soon as I get the money I will send the dog over to you, Linda My number: 07031902863 IT'S email address is linda.philips@yahoo.co.uk HAVE FUN!!!

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2006-09-28 14:09 Unknown

The trouble with hounds is that they will normally catch their own food and may not need to be tempted by food in a trap. (Although I suspect the fox would have been more of an attraction.) As he has only been with his new owners for such a short time, I am not too sure how familiar he will be with the scent. However, given a hound's powerful scenting ability I would recommend scenting all the way from the trap to the place he was last sighted. Sadly hounds will travel long distances, so I hope there is a large quantity of live food to keep him in the area.

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2006-09-28 10:41 twoDs

Sorry the trap didn't work,was really hoping he might be hungry enough to investigate it.

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2006-09-28 07:22 fionap58

Trap didn't work last night unless you count a fox. I went out at 8.30, 11pm. 3am and at 6am I was all excited as I could hear the trap moving as I got closer but just a very wet fox. I have a feeling he's moved on as there have been no sightings since Tuesday.

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2006-09-28 00:38 doglover123

Fingers crossed the trap works ,and you soon get Muskie back.xx

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2006-09-27 21:42 tori

Cooked liver in the trap might help, smelly but a favourite with my Dobies. Very hard when part of your family is missing, fingers crossed the trap works and Merlin can settle down to enjoy the comforts of his new homexxx

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2006-09-27 20:03 fionap58

Thanks for that. I'm feeling so low, and now it's pouring with rain and that poor dog is out there somewhere. I know they're tough as old boots but he's suffered so much lately I can hardly bear it

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2006-09-27 19:45 twoDs

Fiona so hope this help won't be needed and that the trap is succesful but will be over Sunday if still no luck.Do hope he's found long before then.(zico's mum)

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2006-09-27 18:16 fionap58

Just in case anyone was thinking of very kindly going to look for Merlin tonight please don't! The dog warden has set a trap and strange people wandering about will obviously frighten him. Fingers crossed but he hasn't been seen since last night so I'm very concerned.

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2006-09-27 10:30 Unknown

The field is 1/2 way between Chiltorne and Domer in BA22 which is about 3 miles to the North West of Yeovil.

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2006-09-27 10:17 Unknown

Sighted again last night in the same field.

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2006-09-26 08:27 Unknown

Muskie/Merlin has been spotted on Sunday morning on the A37 between Yeovil and Ilchester.

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2006-09-26 06:59 Bugs

Really hope Muskie/Merlin is home very soon.xxxxxxxxxxxxx

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2006-09-25 15:31 Hannah

Cam't believe he is missing again. Come home soon Muskie/Merlin. I have added his details to my forum Find Missing Dogs (http://findmissingdogs.proboards67.com/index.cgi), Salukis & Co & to Sighthounds Online. xxx

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2006-09-25 13:39 Jackie

We took in a rescue and he managed to escape 3 times but he has settled very nicely now and loves his new home hope you get him back very soon safe and sound good luck and all the very best

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2006-09-25 13:39 tori

After such an unfortunate start to his life and having just found a new family and home, it's such a shame that Merlin is missing again. Fingers crossed that he is found safe and well soonxxxx

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2006-09-25 12:52 doglover123

I do hope muskie is soon found again,Stay safe till then. xx

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2006-09-22 09:28 BrodieMurphy

Oh no! Please help find this sweetheart if you can. He has been through so much already and is obviously very scared. Poor Merlin. Come home soon darling and stay safe in the meantime xxx

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2006-09-22 09:21 Angelita

Oh no! Hope Merlin is caught soon

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2006-09-22 09:05 Unknown

Muskie is now called Merlin-just to confuse things!

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2006-09-22 08:52 Pat. S

They should have called him Houdini !! Come back safely Muskie xx

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2006-09-22 08:44 Unknown

Oh Dear Muskie ran off again when owner tried to take her back to the vets! Spotted 2 hours later in Yeovil by a person who had seen one of the posters still up from last month.

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2006-08-13 20:20 tracyr

welcome home sweeti x

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2006-08-12 18:30 Vickie1

Hope Muskie now has a very happy life with his new owners, loads and loads of cuddles are the order of the day and a few more for luck, Welcome home.

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2006-08-12 10:04 BrodieMurphy

I have just been reading about Muskie on the Many Tears website. What a tragic life this adorable boy has had. Well done to the owners for rehoming him and showing him love. It will be hard, as he doesn't know anything of love which is why he must have bit you when you tried to catch him but you are stars for helping him and love, safety and comfort is all he will need. Poor little Muskie, please give him a big big hug from me. What a wonderful little dog xxx

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2006-08-11 23:05 Bugs

So pleased that Muskie is home safe & sound. Welcome home boy.xxxxxx

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2006-08-11 14:51 tori

Just read about Muskie on Many Tears webiste, poor boy, he has had such a terrible time. Hope he is very happy in his new homexxxx

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2006-08-11 14:09 BrodieMurphy

I'm so glad little Muskie is home, poor little thing. He's had a bit of an ordeal! Lots of tlc will do the trick I'm sure. Welcome home sweetheart and stay safe xxx

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2006-08-11 12:42 roz

Poor Muskie - it sounds as he was very stressed - at least he's home now. I hope he settles soon XXX

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2006-08-11 12:32 doglover123

So pleased Muskie has been found.Lots of TLC now is needed. I hope she soon recovers and settles down for her owner . Bless her. xx

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2006-08-11 12:23 Beaglemum

I am over the moon! It's great to hear this. Have as nice rest Muskie and don't do it again dear boy!

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2006-08-11 11:09 vicki20

I am so relieved that Muskie is home. I was very worried. My Mum was going out with her posters today, so she now has some free time! Welcome home Muskie, hope you feel better soon xx

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2006-08-11 10:40 Hannah

Welcome home Muskie take care sweetie & get well soon xxx

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2006-08-11 10:24 SueW

Great news he's home and wishing Muskie a full recovery. I'm sure loads of TLC will be on the cards. Suex

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2006-08-11 09:34 tori

Poor Muskie, hope he makes a full recovery soon. Glad he is safely home with his family where he can be properly care forxxxx

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2006-08-11 09:21 Angelita

Brilliant, stay safe Muskie xx

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2006-08-11 09:13 Marshend

So pleased he is home safe , Welcome home Muskie, I hope you feel better soon . Chrisxxxx

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2006-08-11 09:11 Gayle

Just had this e-mail in "We caught Muskie this afternoon. He was sighted this afternoon on some waste land behind a supermarket. Unfortunately, the owner panicked and tried to grab him and he ended up biting her and then ran off. He was later seen in someone's garden so after blocking all possible exits I managed to get him on my grasper, from where he was hiding. He is now safely home sleeping off his exploits and will see the vet tomorrow morning to have his leg seen to." Rest up well and Welcome home Muskie!

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2006-08-11 09:05 tori

Welcome home Muskie, glad to see this boy in blue. Any details of how he was reunited with his family?xxx

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2006-08-11 09:03 Marshend

I hope this is a happy reunion,awaiting the news, Chrisx

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2006-08-11 08:58 Diamond & Dazzling

So glad to see you in the blue muskie.Love dianexx

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2006-08-09 23:05 tracyr

come home safe sweetix

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2006-08-09 19:02 herbie

I recognised the face too, and from their website sounds as though he's had a bad time, so please hurry home. x

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2006-08-09 13:09 beagle

Is this the same dog that has recently been fostered from Many Tears in Carmarthen? Hope he is found soon as he has been through enough lately without this too! Stay safe Muskie and good luck in your search for him!

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2006-08-08 21:30 Candy

I hope the bandage stays on if he is going cross country. Really hope this lovely boy is found safe and well soon. Dolly 6.2.05

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2006-08-08 20:00 tori

Hurry home soon to your family Muskie. Poor boy needs to be safely at home and being treated for his illness. Hope the bandaged paw will indicate to a finder that he needs to be taken to a vet. Glad he is chippedxxxx

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2006-08-08 19:41 BrodieMurphy

Poor Muskie! The fact that he was wearing a bandage and is quite poorly probably means if anyone found him they would have either taken him in or taken him to a vet or rescue centre. Best thing to do is poster like crazy so that whoever haves him will know who to call. I really hope this handsome little man is home safe very soon xxx

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2006-08-08 19:30 vicki20

Sorry, me again! My mistake on the postcode, it IS TA - outside BA area ;o)

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2006-08-08 19:28 vicki20

Owner should try the dog warden on 01935 462735 and police lost and found dogs on 0845 4567000 if they haven't already done so.

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2006-08-08 19:10 vicki20

Hope Muskie is safe soon x Note that the Park is called Ham Hill rather than Hanhill. Also, sure the postcode should be BA, not TA. My Mum lives nearby, will send her some posters. Come home soon x

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2006-08-08 18:58 Hannah

Poor Muskie hope he is found soon. I have added his details to my forum Dind Missing Dogs (http://findmissingdogs.proboards67.com/index.cgi), Salukis & Co & to Sighthounds Online. xxx

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2006-08-08 18:47 Shellyc

I have emailed Muskies poster to RSPCA-West Hatch, Heavens Gate Rescue Centre, Ferne Animal Sanctuary and Bath Cats and Dogs Home (just in case). His owners should contact all local vets asap incase whoever finds her takes her to one of themx

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2006-08-08 18:42 doglover123

Oh dear! I do hope Muskie is soon found. Stay safe now laddie. xx

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2006-08-08 18:39 Unknown

Photo on site and local helpers have been e mailed the poster.

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2006-08-08 18:05 Gayle

Muskie is quite poorly and needs antiobiotics, his owner is terribly concerned about his welfare. He slipped his collar whilst walking in Hanhill Country park and was sighted in Odcombe an hour after his disappearance. A photo of Muskie will be available once we have it. Please contact the owner on 01935 841215.

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