Rainbow Bridge: Sandy German Shepherd Dog Female

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2015-01-29 19:04 fionap58

This is so very sad, the poor owners who got so close to catching her and poor Lily who didn't get to know her new family and understand she was safe. I lost a newly adopted dog years ago & understand how the owners must be feeling. RIP Lily x

2015-01-29 00:28 Annie

So sorry to hear this sad news. RIP Lily x

2015-01-28 20:12 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

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2015-01-28 20:07 Alfred2004

My heart is completely broken right now - RIP beautiful Lily xxx

2015-01-28 19:41 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

I heard about Lily late last night and admit to crying a lot of tears for her and her new owners. Sometimes life is just so cruel. This is no one's fault. You have all be there for Lily and her owners and they still need your support. This is such a dreadful outcome. But, we must trust there was a reason. We cannot possibly know what that reason was, but being on DogLost for a few years now and having lost my own dog in the same way, what I will say is, many times on here we see things that that prove there is more out there than we can see or know. Strange things, sad things, cruel things, happy things and weird co-incidences. What I'm trying to say is that things are not always as they seem. Maybe, just maybe, sweet Lily was too scared and nervous to survive in this world for longer and perhaps God loved her so much he thought it best to take her quickly, without pain. Her new owners will always be hers and Lily theirs. We each play a part to bring things to pass in the way they need to. Sadly for her loving owners and all those affected by her tragic story, it was Lily's time and God called her home. This is one furry baby who had defintely earnt her wings and she has found the love she so needed with her new family. But God, I so wish she could have stayed longer to enjoy that love. God bless you, beautiful sweet Lily and your new family, always. In time may your hearts know peace. xxx

2015-01-28 13:42 DogLostMe N My Girl - Administrative Volunteer

What a sad outcome for lily and all those devoted searchers.

2015-01-28 10:50 ClaireC

So very sorry to read this very tragic news. RIP beautiful Lily xx

2015-01-28 10:32 Goldenfrodo

I am so very sorry this beautiful girl didnt make it back home x R.I.P. dear Lily x

2015-01-28 09:19 Meru

Oh how heartbreaking. I am so very, very sorry to hear about Lily. RIP darling girl. Run happy and free at the Bridge beautiful sweetheart xxxx

2015-01-27 22:59 Cassiec

I am so so sorry Lily you did not make it home, have fun at the bridge with all the other furbabies.. So sorry to her family just as she was going to have a new start, sending hugs to you x

2015-01-27 21:57 wibble58

The worst news. So sorry you didn't make it home safely Lily. Run free now you beautiful girl. My thoughts are with your owners x

2015-01-27 21:43 Ellie

More heartbreaking news, I am so sorry run free at Rainbow Bridge Lily with all those other beautiful dogs that have passed over so recently.
My thoughts are with her family and everyone who tried so hard to help her.

2015-01-27 21:29 AlisonH

I am so very sorry Lily didn't make it back to you Lena. You tried so hard to gain her confidence and give her a loving home. R.I.P sweetheart.

2015-01-27 21:24 Elaine Tinker and Hemps mum

Rest in peace lovely Lily xx

2015-01-27 21:12 Leggitsmum

Oh so sorry, RIP Lily x

2015-01-27 20:57 LizzyT

RIP lily xxx

2015-01-27 20:54 Unknown

So very sorry to read this tragic news ........Run free at the Bridge Lily .... until the time comes when you are reunited with the ones who love you so very much .Sincere condolences to the owners of such a Beautiful Girl xx

2015-01-27 19:56 Carol

Thank you Sasha , I can't stop crying as neither can others seeing her running in fields and crossing A120 and the sheer amount of miles she ran and covered in 2 weeks , really sad it will be along time before any of us can go to her haunts again , thank u Lily for bringing us together as lots of people looking for you that had never met , and now we are Team Lily and will always be Team Lily thank you now go run in that warm sunshine , too many cold nights you had on the run rest up now girl god bless you xxxxxxxxxxxxx

2015-01-27 19:34 Angel Sasha (Bella's Angels)

Can I thank everyone who shared Lily's details and to those who helped search. Team Lily are an amazing bunch and we are all devastated. She is now resting in peace back with her family. Once again thank you all so much xx

2015-01-27 19:32 digbysmum

Oh no - how heartbreaking. Another lost to the railways. I am so very, very sorry, and my thoughts are with the owners. Run free at the bridge, beautiful Lily. Many thanks to all involved in the search xxxx

2015-01-27 19:20 DogLostMillypod (Chris) - Administrative Volunteer

So very sorry to see Lily is another victim of the Railway.
Run free at Rainbow Bridge beautiful Lily. Thoughts are with your family.xx

2015-01-27 19:06 Red Alert

So very sorry, such a sad ending :( Run free sweetie.

2015-01-27 18:47 Maggie

Comment from Lily's owner
"Team Lily, unfortunately Lily was hit by a train this morning, thank you all so much for all your time and effort in trying to get her home....... RIP LILY, xxxxxx"

So sorry, R.I.P. Lily, run free at the bridge xx

2015-01-27 18:46 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

I will switch to blue now...unfortunately we knew the sightings this morning and conveyed to our wonderful team Lily..when news came in from a helper on the scene... she said owner wanted to update herself so kept Lily top of the page so she could find the post...guess its time to sadly switch to rainbow bridge. TX team Lily.

2015-01-27 18:42 kimruss

Sorry for your loss run free now and be at peace

2015-01-27 18:32 Happiness yorkie lover xxx

R.i.p x did you find her to bring her home to be laid to rest xxxx

2015-01-27 18:31 Elizabeth40

I'm so sorry she just wouldn't come anywhere near me this morning when I was walking my dogs. I normally have treats in my pocket but had run out. A few minutes earlier and the rail workers that left just as I was starting my walk might have been able to catch her.

2015-01-27 18:08 Pam wyer

so sorry to hear the sad news.

2015-01-27 18:06 sianie8428

Just saw the following: Jacqueline Day‎Pets Forever - Lost, Found and Re-united
11 mins ·
SDALY LILY DID NOT MAKE IT HOME SHE WAS HIT BY A TRAIN THIS MORNING SHE RUN ACROSS A BUSY RD FOR WEEKS WITHOUT GETTING HIT TO BE CRUELY TAKEN AWAY BY THE RAILWAY LINES. HER OWNER AND THE COMMUNITY GAVE UP THEIR TIME TO SEARCH DAY NIGHT FOR HER. RIP LILY

2015-01-27 15:16 Unknown

Paws, and fingers xd.

2015-01-27 11:36 Unknown

Poor girl and such a promising new life ahead of her xx

2015-01-27 11:31 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Member of the public rang in...Sighted on rail tracks near Feering...phoned owner with latest sighting to hear the bad news that Lily was hit by a train...report phoned into owners from a local school that witnessed the accident .Owner has contacted networkrail...will update when more is known.

2015-01-27 10:26 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

She is probably attracted to the smells of food and probably bins around the pub and the burger van.

2015-01-27 10:24 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Tx Carol...can you email owners friends number to HQ please in case we have anymore sightings in as number above was not answering...or if you don't mind I can call you again if more info in...Good luck everyone!

2015-01-27 09:51 duffs54

sounds promising fingers crossed xx

2015-01-27 09:30 Carol

Hi Jayne picked up ur message and called owners friend Kirsti and she said they are there now so both owner and Kirsti on site thank you so much , will update later , we have been BBQ ing away from A120 but she is attracted to something the other side of it xxx

2015-01-27 08:59 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Sighted 10 minutes ago on the A120 Between Braintree and Coggleshall near the the kings arms by the burger van. Update from sighter jaquline...she and others are there but cannot get close to her.

2015-01-27 01:53 Carol

I was out with team lily on Saturday and Sunday saw lily both days around the same time on both days and took ome photos . We want out again today ( Monday) no sighting until we got a message to say she had been seen crossing a foot bridge miles from where we saw her sat and sun the bridge was eight ash green / stanway we asked everyone we saw and drove around for hours but nothing , we are postering tomorrow , hopefully there will be a sighting again tomorrow xx

2015-01-26 23:01 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

Well done everyone. Thank you for updates Sasha. I will do a plea for helpers on DogLost FB.

2015-01-26 19:41 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Bumped...good luck!

2015-01-26 19:20 Angel Sasha (Bella's Angels)

Possible sighting at Eight Ash Green, Colchester this afternoon. If this was lily she could be in CO3/ CO6 areas. Pls contact Lena on number above if you spot her but don't approach. Thanks x

2015-01-25 21:35 Angel Sasha (Bella's Angels)

kimmybear yes we have plotted all sightings on a map

2015-01-25 21:34 Angel Sasha (Bella's Angels)

We continue to sight her in the Marks Tey area. She is in fields around Elm Lane but unfortunately keeps crossing the busy A120 into Salmons Lane, perhaps for food. Tracked her visually with spotters posted at specific points for a few hours on Saturday and will continue to do so to work out her pattern. Sorry for lack of updates but signal poor in the area and it's been a busy few days. Traps are out and being watched.

If there are any DL volunteers in that area can we please advise caution when travelling down the A120 between Coggeshall and Marks Tey?

Thanks!! X

2015-01-25 20:41 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

Any more sightings? Remember, owner, do everything in the email I sent. xxx

2015-01-23 12:03 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

Listen, no one feel guilty - this is a very scared dog but has come back to owner and took food, so will do so again. She will run off if spooked and so Tamsin, even if you stopped, you wouldn't have caught her, so you did the right thing in advising police. Well done. Now the police are also aware and will help. Is anyone plotting the sightings? Sasha, how is that working out? Her triangle should be evident now. You are doing great! x

2015-01-23 11:58 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

Message from DogLost facebook page on 18th, for info. ***Hi. I have just seen your dog in the field behind the Kings Arms pub. I stopped and tried calling her but she ran off into the field heading towards Coggeshall. Hope you catch her soon. She looks very cold and frightened. x ****

2015-01-21 07:37 Angel Sasha (Bella's Angels)

Thanks for calling it in Tamsin! We were contacted by police and a few of us including a police unit went to area but could not see her.

We had a sighting yesterday morning at approx 0800 back where we need her to be in Coggeshall. Owner and a couple of volunteers got to the area but again no sign. We had watchers out all day, altho it was a passive search as we don't want to scare her away. No more sightings during the day unfortunately.

We start over again today. X

2015-01-20 12:32 tamsin

Hi it was me that saw Lily on Sunday and called the police (feeling very guilty for not stopping and trying to catch her but was unaware until yesterday that she was missing just presumed she had come out of one of the houses there.) she was still wearing her collar, generally looked ok just a little scared. She was on Coggeshall Road between Marks Tey and Coggeshall but was heading back towards Bradwell and then run across into the field opposite, just by Elm Lane. I have driven the length of elm road today but not sign im afraid :(

2015-01-19 08:20 Angel Sasha (Bella's Angels)

Another great show of support from volunteers this weekend to help search for Lily. We had a couple of sightings called in and one notable one from Essex police who had a call regarding a GSD running in and out of cars in Elm Lane, Marks Tey.

We searched the area in cars and on foot but we didn't see her.

Thanks go to the Essex police patrol who also spared some time to scour the sighting area!

Last edited: 2015-01-19 08:21:24 by Angel Sasha (Bella's Angels)

2015-01-18 23:27 Angel Sasha (Bella's Angels)

We have set up a Facebook group for Lily

facebook.com/groups/FindLilyGSD

2015-01-18 10:20 BigGSDPatlucky

Lily has gone a fair way, so is her old house in this area?
Fingers crossed she gets caught .
Yes always a good idea to get down as low as the dog.
Feed with one hand if possible stroke with the other.
That way is easier to get hold the collar.
Never take a grab at the collar.
Most dogs will sense that move , and they will run fast.
Good luck

2015-01-17 22:20 Shelagh

This is wonderful news. Well done. Come on sweet Lily another little try and you can go home!. Hope you get her tomorrow

2015-01-17 22:04 AlisonH

Brilliant news that the owner got so close. Patience is the key to catching Lily and the owner is doing a wonderful job.

2015-01-17 21:57 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

Owner was feeding Lily fromher hand and someone shouted and poor Lily was spooked and legged it. Almost there so hopefully again tomorrow. Please keep eyes out for her! x

2015-01-17 20:46 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

Owner has contacted me. She nearly got Lily a few times today in Coggeshall. So close. Now remember to crouch down, act non-threatening, coax with food and do not chase. You are doing great! Well done out there. x (Owner unable to log back in - advised to contact Admin for assistance).

2015-01-17 18:50 Angel Sasha (Bella's Angels)

We had positive sightings in Coggeshall today including me who saw her in a field. Can we alert volunteers in Marks Tey area just incase she heads that way please? Thanks x

Last edited: 2015-01-17 18:50:59 by Angel Sasha (Bella's Angels)

2015-01-16 23:16 BigGSDPatlucky

Is she heading for her first home?

2015-01-16 23:14 BigGSDPatlucky

Fingers crossed you find Lena.

2015-01-16 21:41 Angel Sasha (Bella's Angels)

Am in contact with Lena her owner. We will be out again in morning. She is aware of today's sighting and I met her hubby today who was responding to sighting

2015-01-16 20:39 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Alerts sent to CM8.

2015-01-16 19:04 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

Can we have alerts please to CM8. Emailed owner.

2015-01-16 18:26 Gino

another sighting of Lily heading towards the kelvedon area

2015-01-16 18:26 Angel Sasha (Bella's Angels)

KELVEDON is CM8

2015-01-16 18:24 Angel Sasha (Bella's Angels)

Hi, just back from Coggeshall. Sighting this afternoon in fields behind Grange Barn heading in direction of Kelvedon

2015-01-15 21:34 AlisonH

Have had a long conversation with the new owner and given advice. Postcode now corrected and email alerts sent to CM0,CM9,SS3,SS4,CM14,CM15,CM16,CM17,CM18,CM19,CM20,CM21,CM22,CM23,CM24,CM77

2015-01-15 18:45 Angel Sasha (Bella's Angels)

Have been speaking to owner. Can someone contact owner to give advice on whether scenting could help?

2015-01-13 23:28 AlisonH

First owner is aware that she is missing. I have contacted new owner and suggested that she might be trying to make her way back to them.

2015-01-13 22:54 BigGSDPatlucky

Does anyone know how far his first owner live from where she went missing please.

2015-01-13 22:24 AlisonH

Email alerts sent to postcodes CM0,CM9,SS3,SS4