Reunited: Black Tan Light Head Yorkshire Terrier Female

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2014-09-29 20:59 DogLostSherlock- Area Co-ordinator & Police Liaison - Avon & South Gloucestersh

Wow, what an amazing story and very lucky little Indy...clever girl too...welcome home gorgeous girl xx

2014-09-29 09:38 Meru

Brilliant news! Welcome home Indy - stay safe and close now gorgeous sweetie xxxx

2014-09-28 21:18 Unknown

Brilliant!

2014-09-28 21:17 Angel

So glad she's home safe but if the vet thinks she's been eating slugs we MUST be treated for Lung worm without delay. x

2014-09-28 20:17 Elaine Tinker and Hemps mum

So pleased she is home safe. Xx

2014-09-28 19:49 allimac

Fantastic she is back. "insects such as slugs"??? I would have hoped a vet would know the difference ;)

2014-09-28 19:02 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/tiny-terrier-survived-two-weeks-7844499

A tiny dog survived for two weeks trapped down a rabbit hole by eating slugs and drinking rain.

Three-year-old Yorkshire terrier Indy chased a bunny down the burrow while being walked by owner Giorgio Lamola, 50.

But the pooch became wedged in the tunnel and could not wriggle free.

She was missing for two weeks before being sniffed out by another dog whose owner reunited Indy with Mr Lamola, of Roesmary Lane, Formby.

The businessman, who runs the Gusto Trattoria Italian restaurant in Southport, said: “It’s a miracle Indy is still alive.”

Mr Lamola was walking the miniature mutt on National Trust land off Larkhill Lane, Formby when she ran after a rabbit and vanished.

A frantic search followed and worried residents even formed search parties.

Mr Lamola said: “We were out picking blackberries and Indy was off the lead because she is well trained and usually comes straight away when you call her.

“We went down a narrow path, she saw something – probably a rabbit, got excited and then was gone.

“She disappeared at about 4pm and I stayed out until midnight that night looking for her.

“We thought she must have either been stolen or was trapped or injured somewhere.”

The married dad of one put up posters across Formby and appeals were made on Facebook and in newspapers.

But search parties could find no trace of the beloved pet.

“We offered a £500 reward,” Mr Lamola said. “Everyone was out looking for her and I am really grateful to the whole community for helping me.”

One night – two weeks after Indy vanished without a trace – Mr Lamola got a phone call from a fellow dog owner.

“I got a call from a guy who said ‘I think I have found Indy’.

“I said ‘are you sure?’ and he described her collar so I knew it was her and I went straight round to collect her.”

Indy lost more than a quarter of her weight while trapped down the rabbit hole and her eyes became badly infected.

The vet who examined her afterwards said she could only have survived by eating insects such as slugs.

Mr Lamola said: “I didn’t know how she could still be alive after all that time. It’s a miracle.

“I was praying she would be found but as time went by I became more and more concerned.

“We are over-joyed as a family to have her back.”

2014-09-02 22:37 #stoppettheft

Aaaah, Lovely Piccie x

2014-09-02 21:47 DogLostMillypod (Chris) - Administrative Volunteer

Lovely reunited photo :))
Stay safe now gorgeous Indy.xx

2014-09-02 21:15 AlisonH

Reunited photo added (refresh page to view)

2014-09-02 20:15 Bo

Just sent admin Indy and her "dad" reunited photo - its lovely :)

2014-09-01 09:39 Meru

Fantastic news! Welcome home Indy - stay safe and close now gorgeous girl xxxx

2014-09-01 00:21 DogLostMax - Area Co-ordinator - Cornwall & Area Volunteer - Durham & Ireland

Such good news, well done team Indy.

2014-08-31 22:17 DogLostMillypod (Chris) - Administrative Volunteer

This is Great news:)) Big well done to all the searchers who worked hard for this result :)) Well done to the finder :))
Welcome home gorgeous Indy, sending gentle hugs.xx

2014-08-31 22:16 DogLostOwl

So happy for you all, well done :)

2014-08-31 22:05 J MO

Indy is back home from the Vets. Has some medication for ulcers on her eyes and apart from that is in good health

2014-08-31 22:04 Bo

Indy appeared early evening on Larkhill field where she had disappeared 2 weeks ago tomorrow. A man spotted her and picked her up having seen the posters, knew she was likely to be the missing Yorkshire terrier and rang the owners. Pauline (Indys mum) just rang me to say Indy is now home from the vets. She's not lost much weight, has a temperature and very sore eyes due to ulcers created by the sand, soil etc that she's been rummaging in for the last 13 days. She's going to be fine. Family in shock and very grateful to all the people who searched and shared and posters the area of the last 2 weeks.

Last edited: 2014-08-31 22:06:15 by Bo

2014-08-31 20:26 #stoppettheft

Wonderful news - well done Sara & everyone involved with the search party today - I know that many lovely people have been searching for days & I was sooo hopeful that Indy would be found safe & well. Just wish I lived nearer to have been able to join the search today.
I look forward to updates - stay safe now Sweet Girl x

2014-08-31 20:12 Happiness yorkie lover xxx

Fantastic news xxxx well done xxxxxxxxxx

2014-08-31 20:03 DogLostClaire Gresty - Area Co-ordinator & Police Liaison - North West

Delighted to report Indy has been found - update will follow asap x

2014-08-31 19:58 J MO

INDY HAS BEEN FOUND. Update to follow x

2014-08-31 19:47 Happiness yorkie lover xxx

Any updates on the search for this wee lady xx hope all went well xxxxxxxxxx

2014-08-31 13:17 DogLostClaire Gresty - Area Co-ordinator & Police Liaison - North West

Copied from Indy's FB group:

We will be having a big group search of Larkhill Lane and Lifeboat Road area today. The more people we can get together at the same time the more ground covered. We will be meeting at Larkhill Lane field in Formby at 4.30pm pairing off or small groups and searching different areas. Please bring a slip lead, smelly dog food , sensible footwear, waterproofs and charged mobile. Anyone unsure of the area please message Help Find Indy #FindIndy or contact 07712242057

Good luck to everyone in the search, fingers crossed for good news xx

2014-08-24 22:26 Bo

I didn't add any comments as was told the original link was being deleted? Formby was so busy at 1400 they decided to meet later and are still out now in the sand dunes.

2014-08-24 18:15 Red Alert

J MO, no comments have been added to the other thread, so people might have missed it, hope you had a good turn out

2014-08-24 16:49 DogLostOwl

Bumped for sighting, details of recent sighting added.

2014-08-24 12:23 J MO

Possible sighting on the beach by a man who is sure it is Indy. If so then it looks like she has gone back to where she was being walked. Search party at 2pm today on Formby beach if anyone can join us

2014-08-23 01:17 DogLostOwl

Searchers and helpers on the ground are needed please!

2014-08-22 21:38 Rabndog

Searched the wooded area between Larkhill field and St Josephs this afternoon Friday 22nd with Sam our Yorkie, but no sightings.

2014-08-22 19:48 Red Alert

Have added correct numbers to original thread

2014-08-22 19:42 Red Alert

Duplicate of 73872

2014-08-22 19:42 Gino

Alerts sent to helpers in L29,37,38,39. PR8.