Reunited: Black Patterdale Cross Female

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2014-08-10 15:17 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

Esther: was something I read that another Doglost expert suggested on our forum. Altho we didn't actually hear the dogs through the hosepipe as the tunnel was blocked by earth. It was useful for several purposes .. the owner called down the pipe and that was when they first responded, then I used it to see how far in the fall of earth was so it gave a rough idea of how far down the tunnel the dogs were. Turns out it was quite accurate!

Last edited: 2014-08-10 15:18:19 by Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

2014-08-09 12:15 Esther

Well done !!!!!!! Also what a good idea about the hose pipe. Well worth knowing.

2014-08-09 09:32 Gino

"It`s so good to have the girls back home happy, safe and well. Many many thanks to the tireless Doglost volunteers, particularly Clarkey for locating them with her home made Stethoscope, and TK for being a trooper and yomping through the woods with a spade tied round her neck! So grateful for their efforts and enthusiasm - these ladies deserve medals!!

Thank you, Corinne"

2014-08-08 17:32 DogLostSherlock- Area Co-ordinator & Police Liaison - Avon & South Gloucestersh

Wow....amazing story....well done to you all x welcome home gorgeous Ivy and Midget...you two are very lucky babies xx stay safe and always close x

2014-08-08 15:58 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

Had a chat to Corinnne .. these dogs belong to her daughter Alex had been with Ivy and Midget when they were lost. As it sounded like they had got stuck in a rabbit hole in the woods I decided it was worth going to see if we could get them out. TK kindly came to fetch me and we met Corinne at the woods where the 2 girls were lost.
I went equipped with hose pipe and a spade as I had read on our forum that if you put a hose down a hole you can often hear if a dog's stuck down it! Well, after sticking it down several holes and a bit of calling all 3 of us thought we could hear the girls scratching. I didn't want to start digging until we were sure which area they were in so we took a break then tried again. This time TK definitely heard whining. A bit more investigation and we all heard them.

So Corinne called Alex who came to join us and as we were discussing how to go about digging them out we heard a little bark which was very encouraging. However, it wasn't in the same place so I pinpointed where I thought they were thanks to Alex calling down the hole again and with the hose. We all began digging and eventually 2 little noses appeared!! Very soon we had them out and they were very happy to see their mum! A bit dirty but a quick shake from them and you would not have thought they'd spent 25hrs down a hole!!

Glad to say that the hose theory works in practise and it was also the first time TK had been there to see dogs reunited .. so a very good mornings work!
I ended up smothered in mud and somewhat smelly but hey, who cares!! Well worth it to see Ivy and Midge reunited with their very happy mum!

Reunited photos are on this page but you may have to refresh it a couple of times to see them.

Last edited: 2014-08-08 15:58:39 by Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

2014-08-07 23:26 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

Thanks Alison.

2014-08-07 23:10 AlisonH

Extra alerts sent to postcodes TN34,TN37,TN38

2014-08-07 20:45 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

Thanks Ali, TK and Red Alert.
I hv just spoken to Corinnne and explained that most dogs that go missing seem to go back to the place from where they were lost. I have suggested leaving something that smells of her or them, like bedding in that place along with some very smelly food. Will probably need to put them in a sheltered space and cover with something to make it waterproof tonight as lots of rain forecast. Said they could also try a little BBQ this evening to see if the smells encourage Ivy and Midget to come back. A little chuckle at that so I didn't tell her that I did a BBQ at midnight for Pebbles!!

Good luck and let's hope they come back soon.

Last edited: 2014-08-07 21:40:23 by Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

2014-08-07 19:46 ALI

as TK said please email to TN38 as this is just down the road from me.....been off sick from work today but back tomorrow working in the Crowhurst area

2014-08-07 18:58 TK - Area Volunteer, East Sussex

Shared on fb TN37 and TN33 area.....
Have also shared on Hastings dog lovers fb page & Official South East Doglost page, also Clarkey South East area cordinators Dog Lost fb page, fingers crossed
Could email alerts be sent out for TN34, TN37 & TN38 ... please

2014-08-07 18:21 Red Alert

Added to fb page

2014-08-07 18:05 AlisonH

Email alerts sent to postcodes TN33,TN39,TN40

2014-08-07 18:03 AlisonH

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