Lost: Brindle (dark) White On Chest Staffordshire Bull Terrier Female In South East (SG1)

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2019-11-02 18:48 Unknown

Any update Ros?

2019-03-23 16:20 Ros

the man who originally posted this has moved away and not kept in touch with the homeless guy. so i can offer no updates on this - sorry

2019-03-23 15:44 Ros

Hi. I honestly thought skye had been found, but i have also seen it being circulated again. i'll see if i can get hold of richard banks who is the person who was trying to help the homeless person

2019-03-19 08:54 Marianne

This post is circulating on FB 19/03/19, was there ever any update please x

2017-05-04 15:51 Blackdog

Hard to see from this photo but could this be Skye?
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1443180372666401/permalink/1808047839512984/

2017-03-17 19:13 JANI

sharing to groups x

2017-01-25 23:24 AlisonH

You need to call the contact number above for any updates.

2017-01-25 19:14 Hollieberry

Could admin please find out if Skye was ever found please ?

2016-12-06 07:21 Angie May

Could admin please confirm whether Skye is still missing or not please. Thanks

2015-11-13 00:07 *

was this dog found no number to text to ask thanks

2015-09-09 21:50 Unknown

Any news on this lowlife?

2015-08-19 13:57 CG

http://www.gumtree.com/p/dogs/staffordshire-female-/1129900502

2015-07-15 13:23 skyninchar

found dog on doglost with sdk, skye maybe http://www.doglost.co.uk/dog-blog.php?dogId=89356#.VaZQrflVhBc

2015-07-05 16:54 Jaycey

Any further news on lovely Skye?? x

2015-05-27 07:37 Simone Day

If you are on Facebook please joim HELP FIND STAFFY SKYE group https://www.facebook.com/groups/906270589423627/?fref=ts
If you are on Twitter follow Skye@helpfindstaffy #HelpFindStaffySkye
If you know John (Skye's homeless owner) please contact Admin on either group, we need to talk to you!
Please keep sharing, RT'ing. Thank you so much!

2015-05-25 23:53 *

Shared again

2015-05-14 08:31 Jaycey

How awful that incorrect information on Facebook has prevented people carrying on the search for Skye. ...Let's start sharing and searching again peeps...Let's get Skye back with John, her owner! x

Last edited: 2015-05-14 08:32:09 by Jaycey

2015-05-14 07:56 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

I've now had a reply from Richard who has again spoken with John, Skye's owner, and John has not heard anything about Skye's whereabouts. Skye is still very much missing, so please disregard the incorrect rumours posted below which appear to have come from a community FB page, and continue to search for Skye and spread the word. Thanks!

2015-05-08 21:24 ellie04

Hi hazebella, I don't often see him but when I do I will ask him and post on here. From what he told me the other day he has no clue of her whereabouts :(

2015-05-03 11:44 Unknown

Hi ellie04, any way of actually asking the owner direct to clarify if the comments re asking rescue etc as below are correct ? many thanks x

2015-05-03 11:07 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

I've messaged Richard on FB hoping he'll be able to clarify whether Skye has/hasn't been found and what the latest situation is. Fingers crossed he gets back to me and it's good news! x

2015-05-03 09:21 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

on Richard Banks' facebook it says..Below is a photo of a similar dog, that I found on-line. Unfortunately I don't have any photos of Skye to share. Obviously John doesn't have a computer, so please, if you have any information at all, contact me on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/richard.banks.16752

2015-05-02 21:50 Chilebat

Just been looking at the picture of this dog on spotted in Stevenage Facebook page and it is different to the dog shown on the doglost picture. On the doglost description it says picture shows actual dog, does this mean that the picture on Facebook is incorrect?

Last edited: 2015-05-02 21:58:05 by Chilebat

2015-05-02 21:01 Chilebat

Have read the updates from yesterday and now confused as she could actually be still missing. If she has been found does anyone know what pounds/rescue places she would go to? Thank you

2015-05-01 21:37 ellie04

I spoke to him today and he didn't mention any of this, just said he hopes whoever has her is looking after her and prays she's not being used for dog fighting. It's so sad.

2015-05-01 20:23 sophiesuds

The only info I got was from spotted Stevenage page on Facebook, which states that the dog has been put in rescue, but as his owner was unable to get to the rescue he has had to leave her there. Presumably the rescue is known by him and I think he asked if he could have her back and could they drop her off to him but this was refused evidently. I'm like you disgusted by this action if it's true that the rescue are aware of owner but won't help the guy.

2015-04-26 13:36 Chilebat

Just found while looking online for the contact mentioned on Dog Lost - Stevenage Haven facebook and a post relating to Sky, is this the Facebook page mentioned on her Dog Lost page or is there another? Someone I guess another follower has today posted on that one asking for further information. Hopefully we will hear something soon!

2015-04-26 11:32 Unknown

Paws xd the dog will be back whre it belongs

2015-04-26 09:58 Jaycey

Ooh how awful..I really hope Skye is still with us...IIs Richard Banks still in touch with Skye's owner?..Could he help with an communication?..We need to find out the full details of where Skye was being kept and if they sent her to a rescue...Soooo sad! :-(

Last edited: 2015-04-26 10:01:22 by Jaycey

2015-04-26 09:05 Chilebat

This is terrible news! I echo Hazel's comment. Does anyone know where the dog was to be collected from and does anyone know where this dog is at this time?

2015-04-26 00:43 DogLostSherlock- Area Co-ordinator & Police Liaison - Avon & South Gloucestersh

Are we too late to help get his dog back? Is there anything we can do to put it right?x

2015-04-25 23:49 sophiesuds

Evidently after posting on a local Facebook page, it seems that Skye was found but the homeless guy couldn't afford to pay to get her from wherever she was and couldn't get to the place where she was being held either. So from what I can gather nobody offered to help him and the dogs warden/kennels/rescue weren't going to return Skye to him as he had no means of transport to get her! Such a caring world we live in. If I had known about the outcome I would have helped somehow.

2015-04-21 14:34 sophiesuds

Haven't seen any updates at all even locally but will inform here if I do.

2015-04-18 21:57 skyninchar

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=355697917956542&set=gm.1569795533280343&type=1&theater

2015-04-16 20:27 Jaycey

Any updates from Richard Banks who listed Skye on here for her owner?

2015-04-15 14:31 Unknown

Any news on this x

2015-03-31 02:14 DogLostMagicalBadgerWish - Area Volunteer - Bath

http://lm.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lostdogsuk.co.uk%2Findex.php%3Fid%3D74&h=RAQGvOYOa&s=1

2015-03-30 10:52 Ellie

I'm wondering if this scumbag makes this journey often and is a regular on this line for one reason or another. Have posters been put up in this station and perhaps along the route somewhere. Are there any helpers that live along this route that could put a poster up in the stations along this route?

2015-03-30 10:42 Jaycey

I'm surprised The Mirror newspaper hasn't run a story on this ....They do a lot of animal stories and campaigns against animal cruelty...This needs to be made national..People will know that man!!!!

2015-03-30 10:15 Ellie

Somebody must recognise this scumbag.Somebody should remember him in the stations and on the train. I don't travel on trains very often but I think that I would remember seeing this if I had been there. A man carrying a dog and getting on a train with a dog with what looks like quite a distinctive dog coat should jog someones memory!

2015-03-29 15:31 AlisonH

The photo above is an actual photo of Skye with the person who allegedly stole her. It was taken from CCTV footage.

2015-03-28 21:48 skyninchar

Is the stolen mans dog actually on doglost as a lost dog so we can see for sure what the dog actually looks like

2015-03-25 22:45 Ellie

In the description of Skye it says that she has two rear white paws and greying/white round muzzle. It doesn't mention two white front legs and a white 'stripe' down her head/snout! So this is still very confusing. Has the owner of Skye seen this picture with the alledged thief and confirmed that it is Skye? If not then I do believe that someone should show him the photo so that he can confirm that it is Skye or not!Also could they ask him if she was wearing the coat that is in the photo?

Last edited: 2015-03-25 22:46:44 by Ellie

2015-03-25 21:08 AlisonH

Now confirmed that the extra image is of a similar dog so will remove it as it is causing confusion.

2015-03-25 11:57 Viv B

Just noticed on the Stevenage Haven (author Richard Banks) site, a post of a different pic - however, the person who posted said it was a pic of a similar dog only.

2015-03-25 00:03 AlisonH

Does anyone know who sent in the second photo and where they got it from?

2015-03-24 23:35 AlisonH

I have sent an email to Ros who registered Skye asking for clarification.

2015-03-24 23:26 BMdevon

The dog in the new photo and the dog the man is carrying are clearly not the same dog... !? White paws on the dog being carried and a white mark down its head and much pointier face. Bit odd this one?

2015-03-22 13:57 Ellie

The dog that I have just seen with the soft toy is nothing like the one in the photo with the man! As someone has already said, the one with the man has white legs and a white line down his snout/head which Skye doesn't seem to have!

2015-03-22 12:58 Gino

new photo loaded...refresh to see.

2015-03-22 12:29 Bo

Shelagh/admin - I've emailed you a photo of the original

2015-03-22 11:18 Shelagh

Jayne the photo was on the original dog lost poster for 'Skye'. It was then replaced by photo of guy with dog. Its one of 'Skye' with teddy. I can't share from Facebook as blocked. Maybe somebody else has it.

2015-03-22 10:29 Ellie

The dog in the photo clearly has a coat on. Did Skye have a coat like this when she went missing? If not then it would be highly unlikely that this man would just happen to have a coat like this in his pocket to fit her!It appears to be quite a distinctive coat so surely this would ring a bell for somebody.

2015-03-21 22:57 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Can you send us a link to this photo please? and where its been posted.

2015-03-21 22:50 Shelagh

There seems to be some confusion as pic being posted of 'Skye' is nothing like one above. 'Skye has white t shape on chest Greg muzzle and rear paw tips white. Rest dark brindle. One above has white legs

2015-03-20 21:14 Jaycey

Still praying this little girl is found safe and well xx ...Wish it was on national news.

2015-03-19 23:33 AlisonH

Bumping due to press coverage.

2015-03-19 23:25 Ginnys Mum

Story has been reported in the Stevenage Comet
http://www.thecomet.net/news/search_widens_for_staffie_stolen_from_homeless_man_outside_poundland_in_stevenage_1_3997275

2015-03-19 20:19 sophiesuds

One thing I don't understand is on the photo above it seems like dog has white line on face but I didn't think SKYE had any white on face? There is a dog for sale in Houghton Regis that looks similar face markings to this one, so would help if clarified.

2015-03-19 12:55 Unknown

Has anyone checked with the station train operators - not forgetting that Stevenage is probably different from Letchworth.

Last edited: 2015-03-19 12:57:51

2015-03-18 21:30 sophiesuds

The picture I believe is from cctv at the train station. The train he got on with the dog was heading for Letchworth.

I have notified the North herts dog warden, and the three rivers district council dog warden also to make them aware of Skye too just in case.

2015-03-18 21:28 skyninchar

i did read on original post of this picture above that several people knew the guy and the police were informed, if true, hopefully wont be long x

2015-03-18 21:20 michs1980

Can I ask please - someone below has said this person has been seen with the dog getting onto a train? Has National Rail or the Police checked CCTV at stations of where trains around that time will have been heading? I am sickened by this - that poor man has enough to deal with other than this and sadly I think I know why this dog has been taken!

2015-03-18 21:18 sophiesuds

I made the Stevage dog warden aware of SKYE missing at the beginning, by email but never got a reply or anything. Have checked online the local rescues that Stevenage use from warden and others in area but nothing to date but haven't done Letchworth so will tonight. Did see on another site that the person concerned has been named but not 100% on that. The microchip I believe is registered to Skye's previous owner who is contactable and is aware of SKYE missing etc.

2015-03-18 20:55 Sarah67

How about trying good morning Britain, they run all sorts of news stories

2015-03-18 18:57 Unknown

Also wonder if she has been picked up who is she chipped to if owner has no phone? Has the company been informed?

2015-03-18 18:56 Unknown

I emailed a couple of newspapers and asked them if the would run the article, doubt if they will but worth a go .... do hope she is safe and gets home real soon x

2015-03-18 16:51 Unknown

Skye's socks are longer than 84322

2015-03-18 15:35 DogLostNicky - Area Co-ordinator London, Home Counties & Police Liaison

As per winty's comment - could 84322 found today in London be Skye ( not sure enough white on forehead)

2015-03-18 14:32 JillyB

Hi . Info for any local helpers as I am in the north east .If this has not already been done report lost to dog to council.details below just I ask dog warden picks Skye up .Lost Dogs
If you have lost your dog between the hours of 09.00 to 17.00 Monday to Friday then you can contact our Customer Services Centre on 01462 474000 or at service@north-herts.gov.uk. At the same time inform Police, local vets and Petlog - if your dog is microchipped. If your dog is found or sighted, that information will be passed to you as soon as possible.
After 17.00 and before 22.00 Monday to Friday, weekends and Bank Holidays please call 01462 730464 for information and instructions.
There are some websites dedicated to lost and stolen dogs some of these can be found below:
Could also try RSPCA East Herts branch on 01462 672278. Worth a try guys. Please let me know that someone local has tried these avenues. Just a horrid sad case !!! hope Skye is reunited soon.

2015-03-18 13:09 Helen

This dog has been found on Facebook, is it the same dog? https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=340406412819026&set=gm.1551446118448618&type=1&theater

2015-03-18 13:04 Unknown

Allegedly stolen, please.

2015-03-18 12:40 DogLostMe N My Girl - Administrative Volunteer

Postcode for Letchworth station SG6

2015-03-18 11:47 sophiesuds

Evidently this 'person' took SKYE on the train to Letchworth after he grabbed her, so would be good if people came forward with information about his exit point etc to try and locate this poor dog. Maybe Letchworth station and area good place to put up posters?

2015-03-18 11:05 Jaycey

Hope the Police move fast and the name given is the thief...Praying Skye will be found real soon xxx

2015-03-18 09:36 Ginnys Mum

The photo is sharing on local fb pages. Someone has put a name to the man and police have been informed. Hope Skye is back with her owner soon x

Last edited: 2015-03-18 09:37:07 by Ginnys Mum

2015-03-18 09:27 Unknown

dont see why not what a great idea xx

2015-03-18 09:25 Jenny & Tiga k9tracker

Would it be allowed to put posters up in the area that Skye was stolen showing this man as someone local might recognise him.

2015-03-18 08:46 Unknown

Have shared as much as possible up that way, as it is a long way from me I am not sure of pages , maybe people who live in the area can share more xx

2015-03-18 07:42 Unknown

PIG!

2015-03-18 00:27 JJ

forwarded as soon as I saw it.
n.b delightful couple outside Sainsbury in Hendon had tied dog out side. - warned.

2015-03-17 22:45 duffs54

Shared on 4 doggie pages in Peterborough and cambridge, nasty nasty man, clear picture should catch him x

2015-03-17 22:16 Viv B

Im in London, so will put a poster on my car.

2015-03-17 22:01 Unknown

Jacey the thief is a skank so could be anyone

2015-03-17 21:43 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Have UPDATED the missing date to 2nd February 2015.

Thanks everyone for the alert re the dates.

2015-03-17 21:19 Unknown

i joined Letchworth buy and sell and put it on there x

2015-03-17 21:14 Jaycey

Think Skye has more white on her face than the dog on Gumtree..but that one could also be a stolen dog as the advert says must be gone by tonight!!..Awful and sad..

2015-03-17 21:11 DogLostNicky - Area Co-ordinator London, Home Counties & Police Liaison

Could dog 83521 or 83368 or 83227 or 82546 be Skye?

2015-03-17 20:58 Ann Williams

This dog on gumtree http://www.gumtree.com/p/dogs/dog/1105104914

2015-03-17 20:55 BMdevon

Shared from North Devon to all over the place on Facebook. Such a shame its taken so long to reach us all :( I hope his owner is bearing up - must be a real sense of loss. Is anyone doing a Thunderclap on twitter for him?

2015-03-17 20:38 Happiness yorkie lover xxx

Shared hope someone recognises him and calls police karma will get him x
Date stolen was 020215 x as per article below xxxx

Last edited: 2015-03-17 20:39:51 by Happiness yorkie lover xxx

2015-03-17 20:31 DogLostNicky - Area Co-ordinator London, Home Counties & Police Liaison

I think from facebook it sounds as if was some time during week commencing 2 March

2015-03-17 20:30 DogLostRavenette - Area Co-ordinator - West Sussex

If you share from this page you won't get the pic with the thief...you need to click on view poster and share from there xx

2015-03-17 20:27 DogLostRavenette - Area Co-ordinator - West Sussex

Have shared on my FB. Hope that the lovely Skye is back with her owner soon xx

2015-03-17 20:26 DogLostNicky - Area Co-ordinator London, Home Counties & Police Liaison

Jayne - I'm not sure which is the correct date lost - above is 10 March but newspaper article says 2 feb?

2015-03-17 20:17 Red Alert

Shared on my own fb page (Cornwall)

2015-03-17 20:08 rubyrottie

shared north devon - the photo on the share does not show the villian

2015-03-17 20:02 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

Shared to Doglost South East and my Fbk pages.

Last edited: 2015-03-17 20:03:06 by Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

2015-03-17 20:00 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

I've seen this being circulated on fb and shared it. Have updated the details above and added contact numbers for the Police. Below is what is being shared. Fingers crossed we see SKYE back with her owner soon.

2015-03-17 19:58 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

http://www.thecomet.net/news/search_widens_for_staffie_stolen_from_homeless_man_outside_poundland_in_stevenage_1_3997275?utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=twitterfeed

A CCTV image has been released today after a dog was stolen from a homeless man in Stevenage.

It shows a man the police want to speak to in connection with the theft of the female black and white Staffordshire bull terrier from outside Poundland in the town centre.

She was stolen when the dog’s owner tied her up outside the store in Queensway while he went inside at 2pm back on February 2.

The police believe the animal was then taken on a train travelling towards Letchworth.

PCSO Anne Charters is investigating and said: “We are extremely keen to find this man, as we believe he may have information about the whereabouts of the dog.

“The staffie has been a constant companion to its owner and went everywhere with him. Obviously the owner is extremely upset about the disappearance of his dog and is desperate for her safe return.

“We believe the dog may have been taken on board a train at Stevenage train station shortly after it was taken. The train was headed for Letchworth.”

Anyone with information should call police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

2015-03-17 19:41 Jaycey

Please get this picture in the national newspapers..Let's get this cruel thief found..Someone will recognise him!!! Hopefully hr'll be arrested and his days of dog theft put to an end..I feel physically sick looking at that picture..Heartbreaking...I hope Skye is found soon..Stay safe little girl..xxx

2015-03-17 19:38 Unknown

Get it in the local papers xx

2015-03-17 19:38 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Viral is needed Ros...keep pressing the share buttons above...and then times that by at least 50...because everyone who shares has at least that many friends and then they share too...

2015-03-17 19:34 Unknown

posted to Spotted Stevanage

2015-03-17 19:27 Unknown

thank you Nickyjm. now lets make this viral!!!!!

2015-03-17 19:25 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Thank you...please everyone local share so we can find this low life....and of course Skye!

2015-03-17 18:47 DogLostNicky - Area Co-ordinator London, Home Counties & Police Liaison

I have emailed to admin a photo of Skye which could perhaps be used for her page. It is from the Stevenage Comet

2015-03-17 18:35 Shazma

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153138308938048&set=a.10150183932343048.328061.747298047&type=1&theater

2015-03-14 11:37 Elgjente

Make a formal request to the owner of the CCTV, to view the footage. There should be a form on the web cam owner's web page explaining how to do this.

2015-03-12 21:13 sophiesuds

I believe the police have been asked to check cctv but they weren't very helpful I'm afraid,.

2015-03-12 17:04 Georgie

Has anyone asked if the cctv picked up images? Be worth a try. I don't have Facebook or anything, so can't contact Richard. I have seen this lovely dog with her man, and will continue to look out for her. Don't give up!

2015-03-11 22:48 sophiesuds

This dog has been missing before the 10th March, if I remember correctly she was missing from about the 6th March,. I have notified the appropriate dog warden last week to make them aware but had no response. I have also managed to message Richard Banks but never got a reply either so may help to get a phone number for someone if she is found to let the guy know who has lost her.

2015-03-11 22:41 sophiesuds

The original post was on spotted Stevenage. There are two blogs one started today that states reward etc and that has the proper picture on it I believe. Some are stating she is black but she is I think dark brindle, with white marking on her chest. I think the photo you had up originally with teddy was the correct one as it's the original owners photo of her.

2015-03-11 21:34 Unknown

Emailed advice. Have sent to you Ros with a message hope you have some good news soon and Skye back with her owner very soon x

2015-03-11 21:03 Unknown

this isnt her is it?http://www.doglost.co.uk/dog-blog.php?dogId=83986#.VQCtdI6sXKs

2015-03-11 21:01 Unknown

Shared hope she is back where she belongs soon xx

2015-03-11 20:46 Unknown

Thanks for the update sophiesuds. which website is it that Ben has posted onto?
I have deleted the photo - because there now appears to be total confusion on facebook pages as to the actual true description of her

2015-03-11 20:43 sophiesuds

This gentleman who is homeless only because he refused to give Skye up and live in a bedsit without her so sleeps on the streets to be with her evidently. I believe there has Been a £200 reward put up for Skye's safe return according to a different website. She is microchipped to her previous owner, who is also aware that she is missing.

Last edited: 2015-03-11 20:44:39 by sophiesuds

2015-03-11 20:17 Gino

Alerts sent to helpers in SG1-4.

2015-03-11 19:43 Admin

Sorry to see that SKYE PHOTO WITH PERSON WHO ALLEGEDLY STOLE HER is missing.

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