Reunited: Mainly Black And White English Bull Terrier Male

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2015-12-05 21:19 DogLostSherlock- Area Co-ordinator & Police Liaison - Avon & South Gloucestersh

Well done Essex police and Team Doglost for getting Monty home safe ...great work guys xx

2015-12-04 22:23 Ellie

Very heartwarming to read the large article in this months Your Dog magazine, well done everyone involved and DogLost

2015-12-03 22:40 Shelagh

Well done Martin for doing live interview and promoting bull breeds. Thanks for always insisting that doglost must be mentioned,in your many media interviews.x

2015-12-03 21:03 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

Monty's owner has done a live interviw with Radio Essex, just now, Shelagh has informed me. He told the county about DogLost! Well done, Martin. x

2015-09-15 16:19 Lesley21

First time I've been able to get on here for ages and I went straight to Monty on lost dogs......he wasn't there!!! I dared hope for a brilliant surprise and there he was.......home after all this time!! I can stop worrying about him now and looking out for him every day, even when I was on holiday. Well done Doglost and everyone involved! :-)))

2015-09-03 15:27 NickyB

this, for me, is the best ever doglost reunited story, but I am very disappointed the media coverage does not give credit to doglost - without them monty would not be home. I could say a lot more but its best not. just sooooo happy for monty and his family

2015-09-01 21:51 Chilebat

What an amazing and uplifting story to read with a very happy reunited picture to see x

Last edited: 2015-09-01 21:53:31 by Chilebat

2015-09-01 20:28 Unknown

Lovely story indeed. Great reunited pic with Monty, and Co. Please keeping an eye on your owner Monty:-)xxx

2015-09-01 19:42 DogLostMe N My Girl - Administrative Volunteer

Thanks 3 Labs and Majorjet, I can't pick up on links from Doglost. Lovely story.

2015-09-01 18:11 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-3217454/The-wonder-pets-spotted-owners-ill-doctors.html

Monty the terrier sniffed out the tumour in my neck


Martin Kelly, 71, was diagnosed with throat cancer after his dog Monty, a miniature bull terrier, kept licking his neck. Martin and his wife Linda, 71, live in Essex.

He came to us in March 2013 and settled in almost straight away. Though he was Linda's dog really, he followed me around all the time.

In the evening, when I was watching TV, he had this habit of hopping up beside me and licking my neck.
I noticed I had a small raised swelling where Monty licked me. I thought maybe he had passed on some germs that had caused it, but I wasn't worried as I didn't feel ill and it wasn't tender. It was only the size of a thumbnail. In May 2013, however, I had to go to the doctor about some trivial medical matter and while I was there I asked her if she would take a look at my neck. I was surprised when she said that I should go straight to hospital to see an ear, nose and throat specialist.

I saw the words 'Urgent' on my notes, and when you see that, you start to think the worst.

He did it virtually from the first day he arrived, always licking the same spot on the right side. They sent me for a biopsy, then I had to go in and see the consultant. It was throat cancer. When they say the word 'cancer', you panic, but it had been caught at the earliest stage. On hearing the news, my wife and I hugged each other and had a little cry, but then I thought: 'I have to get through this.' What was so encouraging was that they said they could cure it. When I got home, Monty was there to comfort me. He kept me going throughout my treatment - it was as if he knew I needed that bit more support.

In June 2013, I had surgery to remove the tumour, followed by chemotherapy and 45 days of radiotherapy.

It was pretty gruelling, but Monty motivated me to get out of the house, because I still walked him every day. And if it hadn't been for him, I'd have had no idea there was anything wrong until the cancer was much more advanced. Thankfully, the doctors say I'm clear of cancer and I have regular scans. It was such a relief to come out the other side. I thought we had done with adversity, but then, in March this year, Monty disappeared while I was out walking him. It was devastating.

We tried all the lost dog charities and put up posters, but I think we'd given up hope of ever having Monty home again. Then, last month, we got a call to say the police had received a tip-off and they thought they had found Monty. We just couldn't believe it. He came back a bit smelly, but as soon as he heard our voices he perked up. It was a very emotional day for us all.

When I look back now, it's as if Monty was supposed to come into our lives - if he hadn't, then I might not be here.

He was a ten-month-old pup when we got him, from a friend in Spain who was leaving the country.

Despite having dogs all our lives, Linda and I had decided not to get another one because of our age, but one look at Monty and we offered to have him.

2015-09-01 17:44 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-3217454/The-wonder-pets-spotted-owners-ill-doctors.html

Thanks 3labs for the alert. I've found the link to the media coverage.

More lovely photos of the famous MONTY with his very happy dad. Wish there was more boxes on his page to upload all the photo/s. :)

2015-09-01 15:50 3labs

Article in today's Daily Mail Good Health section about amazing Monty and his owner! X

2015-08-18 23:46 #stoppettheft

I have just been reading the previous comments - Gosh, HOW hard you've all worked
Altho' my 'name' isnt down there on the list of 'helpers' I DID Type Monty & Birkbeck soooo many times on Twitter - just like so many others.
XX
I really hope Monty is making s speedy recovery - poor boy :(
It just makes me wonder WHY? STEAL a Dog & then chain it up & neglect it to the point that it has Fleas ?:(
of course, WHY steal in the first place --
as i've said Before, there seems to be an Opportunist Pet Thief on every Street Corner these days, Rural areas included, nowhere is safe from them .
I really hope the Police 'name & shame' & Courts Punish them as HARSHLY as poss.

Last edited: 2015-08-18 23:47:35 by #stoppettheft

2015-08-18 23:32 #stoppettheft

Thankyou for ALL your hard work everyone in tirelessly working towards Reuniting all these Lost /Stolen Furbabies x
I have recently been adding Mr Cameron's Twitter address to STOLEN Dog tweets !!
One day He (or his PressOfficer) might Take Notice & do Something !
meanwhile, we Sign the Petitions x

2015-08-18 12:04 HappyHerts

Amazing news! I have signed and shared the petition (for a PetWatch programme)

2015-08-18 11:48 DogLostRavenette - Area Co-ordinator - West Sussex

Well done to all involved! Just been catching up on the good news. Welcome home Monty, I'm sure your devoted owners will be spoiling you something rotten! xx

2015-08-18 00:01 Bella

So agreed with you NickyB… I’ll never understand humans either…
However, I’m really happy for Monty back with his family. Well done, to every single one, whoever worked tirelessly or just got the word out there for Monty through Fb groups and Twitter.
Keep up the good work… x

2015-08-17 23:38 Shelagh

A photoshoot is arranged tomorrow with local guardian and chingford times. Also daily mail want interview with martin beginning of September. Myself and Nicky by spent many hours on phone voicing our frustration with media,lack of coverage. But now we have media attention we can promote what a fantastic partnership dog lost and Essex police have. Hopefully more police forces link with us,we become far more credible with police support.and with wonderful support and media Essex police have gained through Montys return they will be more than willing to help us again

2015-08-17 19:07 ClaireC

Well done both Nicky and Shelagh. You both worked tirelessly and it all paid off. X

2015-08-17 18:44 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

..tx Veronica...although Nicky could not get coverage at the beginning...press looking through the posts have realised how important this is and what good work Shelagh and Nicky did...so next time we have contacts through Nickys hard work!

2015-08-17 18:31 Veronica

I was thinking the same NickyB. Seems like a dog returned is bigger news than a dog lost, when someone else has done all the hard work to find him.
Still, anything that highlights the ridiculous increase in dog theft is welcome.

2015-08-17 18:29 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

I know how it feels Nicky! but well done you and in the end your call to me got the result...hopefully through this we can get more coverage when needed the next time! you and Shelagh have been brilliant with the owners!

2015-08-17 15:33 Skywalker99

Agreed Nicky, if only they would cover the stories of the owners searches....there is a petition here for a national petwatch programme, needs 2500 more signatures https://www.change.org/p/we-want-a-petwatch-tv-programme-animal-crimewatch

2015-08-17 15:27 NickyB

I have a list of the papers I wrote to national and local - and the celebrities I wrote to with montys story and appeal for their help. mail on sunday only 1 who went an interviewed montys owner about 9 sundays ago and never published his story....... when we needed them they were all a waste of time - I will never understand humans. I didn't email or txt or phone I wrote letters with a copy of montys doglost poster. it doesn't matter now - he is home at last

2015-08-17 14:32 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

Huge media coverage on this one
http://www.hertsandessexobserver.co.uk/Essex-Police-reunite-owner-stolen-dog-saved-life/story-27608093-detail/story.html

http://news.google.com/news/url?sr=1&sa=t&ct2=uk%2F0_0_s_1_0_t&usg=AFQjCNFKFDjodKXY9jqrmhOlooQpZaJn8g&did=5bf20efe103495b1&cid=52778925602168&ei=jJPRVfDIIcbFaoTSpugL&rt=STORY&vm=STANDARD&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.essexchronicle.co.uk%2FVIDEO-Life-saving-cancer-detecting-dog-reunited%2Fstory-27608831-detail%2Fstory.html

http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/598513/Emotional-owners-reunited-stolen-dog

http://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2015-08-15/emotional-reunion-as-dog-who-sniffed-out-owners-cancer-is-returned-after-being-stolen/

http://www.brentwoodgazette.co.uk/Lost-cancer-sniffing-dog-reunited-owner/story-27608388-detail/story.html

http://www.essexcountystandard.co.uk/news/13598004.Miracle_cancer_dog_reunited_with_owner/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-33936951

http://metro.co.uk/2015/08/16/dog-that-detected-cancer-reunited-with-owner-after-being-stolen-5345362/

http://www.heart.co.uk/essex/news/local/video-stolen-essex-dog-reunited/

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/beloved-pet-dog-who-detected-6250960

http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/news/13597998.VIDEO__Watch_the_moment_Monty_the__life_saving__dog_comes_home/

http://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/dog-that-detected-owners-cancer-reunited-with-his-family-after-going-missing-for-five-months-a2633691.html

http://www.dream100.com/news/index.php?storyid=42468&s=5

http://www.everythingeppingforest.co.uk/news.htm


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2015-08-16 11:03 NickyB

if you google DOG MONTY DETECTED CANCER a whole load of pages are listed

2015-08-16 10:13 NickyB

anyone like without high tec gadgets if you google bbc.news and Essex police news and feature there is the little film of monty arriving home. now its a few days old news you need to scroll down a bit. I keep having another look - its so sweet

2015-08-16 09:42 ClaireC

You get blurry eye syndrome when you watch it! Again, just so pleased to see Monty home with his dad. xx

2015-08-15 19:23 nicolapicola

A great treat to see the video (those of you social media phobes, like me, who are not "on Facebook" - you can just copy and paste the link into your browser and still be able to watch it). Splendid policemen, well done to them. Great publicity for Doglost especially as picked up by the BBC as well.

2015-08-15 11:50 DogLostSherlock- Area Co-ordinator & Police Liaison - Avon & South Gloucestersh

Fantastic achievement by Doglost and Police! ...well done to everyone involved in getting Monty home to his rightful owners. It is time for the Police countrywide to take dog theft as serious as Essex Police and other known Police forces xx

2015-08-15 02:11 DogLostSharon - Social Media Volunteer

So glad he is safe. X
Welcome home Monty. X

2015-08-14 21:36 Elaine Tinker and Hemps mum

What a lovely end to the day, reading this good news.
Welcome home Monty, xxxx

2015-08-14 18:09 Millys Mum

Such brilliant news!!! Just love that wonderful reunited photo. Well done to all those involved in getting this very precious little lad back home with his family. Welcome home Monty xx

2015-08-14 17:00 Bo

For those on Facebook - a video here taken by one of the Police officers web cams showing the moment they were reunited
https://www.facebook.com/EssexPoliceUK/videos/877905372293364/

2015-08-14 16:59 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Great stuff...also full story on BBC WEBSITE

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-33936951

2015-08-14 16:46 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

Shelagh has advised Monty's owner will be on Essex radio drive time at 5.00pm today,

2015-08-14 16:46 SueD

Excellent news!!! Well done to the person who did the right thing and voiced their concerns. Lovely video by Essex police. This has made my day xxxx

2015-08-14 15:43 Unknown

Brilliant video of the reunion on the Essex Police Facebook page. Lovely to watch x

2015-08-14 14:42 Shelagh

Fantastic to see pic of monty reunited. Eternally grateful to the officers involved in returning Monty .Waited solo long for this to happen,and little Montys smile says it all. If you watching video please leave message for officers,they don't get enough thanks in general,and hope this be first of many joint operations to retrieve stolen dogs. Well done guys.

2015-08-14 14:32 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

What a wonderful, wonderful sight to see! Martin and his fur baby - safe and sound, home at last! Those two kind folk either side are Monty's bodyguards :-) Thank you Essex policemen - you did amazing!
Martin, Linda & Monty,what a lovely message and you are most welcome. Our thanks is having Monty home with you. As Shelagh told me, it is better than winning the lottery! God bless you, all three of you. (Tears coming out again now!) xxx

2015-08-14 13:15 DogLostRiverlady

on twitter........@EssexPoliceUK 1h1 hour ago
Monty was reunited with owners through hard work by @DoglostUK and #Colchester officers: http://goo.gl/ti23JB

2015-08-14 13:03 NickyB

I haven been dying to see this pic since 07.00 Tuesday when we got that vital phone call saying where monty is......Essex police in their press release am glad to see have acknowledged doglost and the wonderful work they do. perhaps doglost will get some national press to do so too.without doglost poster with photo and phone numbers monty would probably never have been found

2015-08-14 12:20 Esther

Brilliant picture !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2015-08-14 12:11 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

link to story
http://www.essex.police.uk/news_features/other_stories/stolen_cancer_detecting_dog_re.aspx

2015-08-14 08:55 CopperM

Absolutely brilliant news!
Well done all helpers!!!

2015-08-14 00:25 kjane85

What brilliant news...well done all and welcome home Monty x

2015-08-13 12:13 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

email from the owners...
To all our friends at doglost.

Well you all know the good,no,GREAT news that Monty is home !!!

and well.

What can we say about you amazing people? thank you,will never

be enough.I won't name individuals but you all know who they are

and want to thank them for their tireless,belief,effort and determination

to get Monty back,which was inspirational to us and kept Linda and I going.

Already I feel like a new man.

Thanks to everyone who kept us in their thoughts,and thanks to Essex Police

for such a great job.(I write with Monty at my feet).

Linda & Martin Kelly.

2015-08-13 07:46 DogLostAunt Stef - Area Volunteer, West London

I am so pleased to see dear Monty home where he belongs.I'm hoping the breathing problems Monty experienced yesterday was purely down to his body reacting to the excitement & adrenaline & once calmed & back into his HOME routine,unchained & with good nutrition, he will be fine.
WELL DONE to all who were instrumental in getting this lovely dog back to his people. Thank you Essex Police .Thank you Shelagh,Kimmybear,Nicky & CJ,just awesome! xxxx

2015-08-13 06:27 Chilebat

Fantastic news, pleased to read he is back where he belongs, stay safe Monty x

2015-08-13 05:06 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

Oh poor Monty. After so much excitement today it must have been quite a shock for his family. Try to take it easy Monty. Get well soon boy!

2015-08-12 23:03 Unknown

SHELAGH SAVAGE ROCKS. XXX

2015-08-12 22:57 BMdevon

Wow! Fantastic news. I'm so happy for all concerned. Great teamwork everyone...

2015-08-12 22:09 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

How frightening that must have been for Monty and his owners having to rush to the Vets. Gosh what a terrible shock on top of so much joy. Just goes to show how this poor dog has been affected by this - those thieves have got a lot to answer for. Look at the lives that have been harmed because of their actions. Let's hope sweet little Monty gets his strength back very soon...
Now for the happy bit..... I think God was smiling on Monty & Martin today, he knew how much these two love each other and so got various things moving to bring this about. We are so lucky, it happened. CJ did great, Essex police came through for us, NickyB has done amazingly well and Shelagh, I have seen your tireless work first hand along with your love and devotion to Monty, Martin and Linda. You never gave up; you have been awe inspiring. This is your victory, Shelagh. Well done indeed.
God bless this little family - back together, FOREVER. xxx

Last edited: 2015-08-13 00:14:42 by Kimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

2015-08-12 22:00 nicolapicola

Just switched on computer to print off something I forgot and thought "I'll just have a quick look at DOGLOST - CALLOO CALLAY OH FRABJOUS DAY! I am so very pleased. Well done everyone. Monty is the reason I first came across Doglost and I have been thinking about him every day and looking everywhere. I am very much looking forward to meeting him on Whitehall Plain before long. HURRAY!

2015-08-12 21:09 DogLostMillypod (Chris) - Administrative Volunteer

BID WELL DONE TEAM MONTY :)) Fantastic result.xx

Welcome home gorgeous boy. So pleased for your family.xx

2015-08-12 20:20 Debs

What an absolute result! Just so made up for Monty and his family, this is one really loved family pet who has been sorely missed, I'm sure they were as happy to see each other as I suspect. Well done all involved

2015-08-12 19:58 nic

So pleased this little dog is back in his rightful place. Well done to everyone who has worked so hard and to the person who made that important phone call. xx

2015-08-12 19:35 allimac

oh my goodness. What fantastic news. Such anguish. But the right result. Hope he recovers from the over-excitement! xxx

2015-08-12 19:35 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

WOO HOO has been a nail biting 24 hours waiting to see MONTY go into the BLUEEEEEEE.....

MASSIVE WELL DONE to everyone who has made this possible, especially person who made that most important call and those who worked so hard behind the scenes you are all STARS. Thank you to everyone who shared his details and looked out for him.

Would love to have been a fly on the wall when he was REUNITED with Martin and Linda, best feeling ever to see pets back with their family.

Look forward to seeing the REUNITED photo.

WELCOME HOME gorgeous MONTY sending you big hugs and cuddles. xxx

2015-08-12 19:14 DogLostDebbie - Area Volunteer, South London

Fantastic :)

2015-08-12 19:12 Rose

Wow, I am amazed, didnt see this homecoming! Well done to everyone involved.

2015-08-12 19:01 DogLostXenas Mum - Area Volunteer, Norfolk

What fabulous news. Well done to all concerned.

2015-08-12 18:29 Shelagh

Update from Martin.. Monty had to be rushed to vets on short walk as he experienced breathing problems.Vet has told Martin it combination of over exertion after being chained,over heating and over excitement. Monty also had ticks. He is home after injection with strict instructions for limited walks and a lot of rest. Well Good luck with that Martin. Monty is one very energetic dog

Last edited: 2015-08-12 21:42:08 by Kimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

2015-08-12 18:09 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Still waiting for the police photos...which are copyright so cannot be shared.....point everyone this way to view when we get them! Big strong police officers were very touched about the reunion....maybe they want to edit out the Tears.....

2015-08-12 17:47 Linda

That's wonderful news just spent half hour posting on all the bull terrier groups on Facebook everyone is over the moon. Well done everyone concerned x

2015-08-12 17:47 Annie

So, so pleased. Absolutely the best news. Well done to all those who spent long hours trying to get him home. x

2015-08-12 17:36 angi

brilliant news!! :) made my eyes all blurry xxx

2015-08-12 17:33 Veronica

Wow, what great news!!!
So pleased for all who were involved (except the person who stole Monty of course)

2015-08-12 17:31 charlie and sooty

What fantastic news, Well done to Team DogLost and Essex Police.x

2015-08-12 17:19 AlisonH

Wow that is the best news ever. I am so pleased for Monty and his owner. WELL DONE to all involved.

2015-08-12 17:17 DogLostJan -North West and Police Liaison Coordinator

Fantastic news xxxx

2015-08-12 17:05 ClaireC

Well done NickyB and the rest of Team Monty, Essex Police for getting Monty back to his rightful home and owner. Brilliant news and it sure will be the best medicine for his owner. Bless you all xx

2015-08-12 17:04 Unknown

Oops typed twice

Last edited: 2015-08-12 17:06:05

2015-08-12 17:04 Unknown

Bloody brilliant well done shelagh nicky kimmybear cj and Essex Police amazing work awesome big welcome home Monty x x

2015-08-12 16:55 DogLostRiverlady

on twitter...MONTY B+W Mini English Bull REUNITED http://bit.ly/1clekO2 #Chingford #E4 Big Thanx Team Monty + @EssexPoliceUK

and ...Stirling work by DogLost & Essex police in reuniting terminally ill man's precious dog, Monty. http://www.doglost.co.uk/dog-blog.php?dogId=84111 …

2015-08-12 16:49 Viv B

Such wonderful news, well done to all involved.

2015-08-12 16:42 Esther

My screen has gone all blurry. What a fantastic result. So well done to team Monty and the brilliant police. Cant wait for the reunited photos. WELL DONE.

2015-08-12 16:21 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

Wowee! What an absolutely brilliant result for Team Monty!
Well done and thanks to the person who gave the information to Doglost.
Congratulations to Monty's owners, NickyB, Shelagh, all of Team Monty and Kimmybear who never gave up and Essex Police for helping retrieve little Monty.
Oooops!(had to correct spelling) screen went all blurry after reading your post NickyB!!
Goes to show that you should never, ever give up.
Welcome home Monty!! Enjoy playing with your ball and being at home again :)

Last edited: 2015-08-12 16:25:50 by Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

2015-08-12 16:21 JANI

well done everyone! fantastic news!

2015-08-12 16:08 Unknown

Well done to all in Team Monty. And DogLost rocks!

2015-08-12 16:07 Pet SearchersJan.Petsearchuk

Wow, fantastic news, I'm delighted to all concerned. Well done all of you. I'd love to have seen the reunion between Monty and his owners.

2015-08-12 16:05 Unknown

This is absolutely fantastic news. I am so happy for you. You must be ecstatic to have Monty back with you. so pleased Monty is back with his RIGHTFUL owner. This has made my day.:-) :-) :-) :-) Stay safe now Montyxxx

2015-08-12 16:05 BUBBLES

Oh my word, that is the most fantastic news. Well done to all concerned at reuniting Monty. This will give so much hope to owners of missing dogs. xx

2015-08-12 16:02 DogLostMax - Area Co-ordinator - Cornwall & Area Volunteer - Durham & Ireland

So glad Monty is home where he should be.
Well done to everyone on Team Monty xx

2015-08-12 15:58 Unknown

Oh my goodness. I am so, so, so pleased to read this wonderful news. Welcome home, Monty xxx

2015-08-12 15:41 ellie04

Wow, I'm so happy. Such brilliant news. Welcome home Monty. Xx

2015-08-12 15:38 Unknown

Brilliant news, well done Shelagh and all Team Monty xx

2015-08-12 15:38 Unknown

Brilliant news, well done Shelagh and all Team Monty xx

2015-08-12 15:37 Unknown

just logged in and there is Monty in the Blue.I am so happy for the owners..well done all who kept at it and got him home , you are stars xxxx

2015-08-12 15:24 DogLostMe N My Girl - Administrative Volunteer

Great news and well done to all involved. To the person that made that special phone call, thank you for making a dream come true.

2015-08-12 15:22 Ellie

Excellent news! Well done everyone involved and welcome home Monty!

2015-08-12 15:10 DogLostBattersea Dogs HomeBattersea

Amazing news!

2015-08-12 15:05 NickyB

07.00 hrs Monday 10 august 2015 - I had a call from someone saying they knew where monty was............ having just got up I had to sit down and keep calm... it worked. thanks to doglost this would never have happened. I am soooo happy for monty and the family. thanks a million to shelagh who spent hours and hours and hours leafleting photocopying distributing talking walking worrying phoning emailing texting. so glad to part of one of surely the best ever reunited events ever in doglost amazing history of happy endings.to all the other wonderful people out there thankyou thankyou thankyou. I know if monty was mine how I would feel. this is the best medicine martin could have. I am soooooo happy for them all

2015-08-12 14:58 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Brilliant, brilliant news, well done to everybody involved who helped get monty back home x

2015-08-12 14:55 DogLostAngus

Fantastic News, backs up why DogLost should be the first post of call for all lost and found dogs, we have the connections and the people on the ground - Well done Essex police & everyone who helped on this case

2015-08-12 14:50 Angel

Fan dabby dossey! Well done to all those involved in reuniting Monty with his family! x

2015-08-12 14:43 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Well done Shelagh and NickyB for all the support offered to owners over the last 5 months and for the person who contacted doglost with the information we needed, ts to Jo and CJ for setting up the working relationship with Essex police who were able to act immediately on the info...photos on their way to Doglost...keep logging in and press refresh to view....this is a brilliant result and we have all been on tenderhooks since we received the tip off yesterday...we had to wait to verify it was Monty before we could inform the owner.....longest 24 hours ever!!!!

2015-08-12 14:37 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

Excellent cooperation from ESSEX POLICE who acted immediately from information given yesterday to then locate and seize Monty.Then take Monty back to delighted owners. This was first incident we have asked Essex for help since setting up a formal collaboration recently and the result could not have been better. GREAT TEAM work from Shelagh who supported owner these past 6 months Nicky who got information then passed to us- Jayne at HQ who took a call and finally passed to myself then onto Essex police who acted and got a result!! TEAM WORK that what gets dogs back!!
Police took photos so once we get them will update a reunited picture.

2015-08-12 14:34 DogLostSpringerMad - Area Volunteer, East Sussex

Yay!!!

2015-08-12 14:20 Mallory'smum

WOW!! This news has made my day-brilliant and a credit to all the hard work by Dog Lost who never gave up

2015-08-12 14:18 Shelagh

OMG!!!!!!Monty has been found safe and well. After info given to dog lost, Essex police retrieved Monty from undisclosed location. A thousands thanks to the two amazing officers who took care of MMonty and brought him back to Martin and Linda. Words cant describe the feeling of knowing Martin and Monty are back together. Little Monty when he realized he was with martin was just something I'll never forget. His little tail was wagging so much he nearly fell over. And inside house after initial running around run straight to place where his ball was kept. I personally would like to thank everybody whose helped in search for Monty and kept interest going. Dog lost and Essex police what a team. An amazing job done by all. It really does mean so much to many people but none so much as Martin and Linda.xxxxxxxxx

2015-08-02 18:22 Shelagh

Martin ,owner, feels the dog for sale is not Monty He is going to take another look just to be sure as the 'for sale' dog is very similar.

2015-08-02 15:30 NickyB

another good reason to neuter your dog - if lost or stolen can be used for breeding and making a small fortune - just looked at bull terriers for sale - 1 looking so like monty £500...... if only everyone used the internet - but many don't so many people, despite our efforts, don't know montys story. the medium I visited cant tell me anything sadly.

2015-08-02 13:10 nicolapicola

I don't think it is him - doesn't look like a miniature and markings, although v similar are not exactly right (left foreleg black marking not low enough - compare with length of white leg in poster). Just doesn't seem quite like him in the face, either (I have met him). A pity, but worth a look, perhaps? They say he "must come visit him" re prospective buyers, so it doesn't sound as though they have anything to hide.

2015-08-01 22:45 Shelagh

Thanks I have looked at him he is very similar to monty. I think maybe white at top of nose is not so full. I will ask owner to confirm

2015-08-01 22:30 unity3

http://www.pets4homes.co.uk/classifieds/1039656-male-english-bull-terrier-for-sale-tranent.html

could this be monty?

2015-07-24 08:14 Shelagh

Flyers given out at west fields Stratford yesterday. A lot of interest shown.

2015-07-19 22:18 Shelagh

Good luck Nicky BY as I said to you Monty is a dog with special senses,if he can detect cancer in his owner I'm sure something will come through from him keeping everything crossed for positive info on this sweet boy. Gave out 25 flyers at Thurrock services.

2015-07-18 18:42 NickyB

going to see a medium next week who takes special interest in animals. not sure as monty is not mine how much I will learn but still searching for him every way we can. the press and tv have all simply not taken up his story - owner not a cute kid dog not a cute dog .....? cant understand reason why when 2.6m shared and viewed on harveys army page so clearly of great human interest

2015-07-16 10:51 Linda

I will repost onto all the bull terrier groups I'm on

2015-07-15 08:32 Shelagh

Would some clever person add months poster to Ricky gervais Facebook page. Also any tweeters please share to him on twitter. Thanks

2015-07-12 15:59 NickyB

just got back hoping to see a response from bullie rescue but sadly not.will now google all bullie rescues and ask for help.

2015-07-12 15:04 Shelagh

Paws in the park chingford. Gave out flyers for monty,all are sharing on their Facebook. Primo pets and agility net are putting him on their Facebook.please keep sharing guys some people still don't no monty is missing

2015-07-08 07:54 Shelagh

Flyers given out theydon bois and woodford stations

2015-07-06 18:00 NickyB

just read dogs today article with lovely photo of west country bullie owners.i have emailed them about monty and asked if they could spread the word in the bullie world about monty

2015-07-05 13:01 nicolapicola

Thanks, Kimmy - the revamped poster is a great improvement.

2015-07-04 19:59 NickyB

suggestion - put posters up inside windows - cars, shops, peoples houses, vets etc and not on street where council/morons remove them

2015-07-04 19:05 Shelagh

Have given another 50 flyers out at Loughton Broadway. Monty must be somewhere,we just have to keep going.

2015-07-04 15:23 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

Please can I remind helpers that no one must call owner at this time - DogLost's Shelagh is the point of contact, or the Admin number. Shelagh is always in touch with owner's wife. Thank you. I so wish Monty would get home. Its all so sad. x

2015-07-04 15:16 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

It is not always possible to amend the posters because of the way the system is made. If I make it so the poster just has Monty's name, as I will do now, it will be removed for this page as well and so it won't stand out for anyone looking at the site. I can do that for a bit if that helps. Secondly, I cannot make the wording any bigger under the photo so it will not be obvious that owner has illness unless someone reads the small print. I'll do what I can to assist but it does state Monty is minature. Finally, I do understand but this is the photo that Monty's owner wanted on the page. I'll have a dabble but am restricted somwhat.Thank you.

2015-07-02 14:38 nicolapicola

Can admin advise on how to amend a poster? It just needs to say:

MINIATURE (15 in/40 cm high) BLACK AND WHITE ENGLISH BULL TERRIER LOST/STOLEN FROM CHINGFORD E4 MARCH 2015 - PLEASE HELP, OWNER IS TERMINALLY ILL AND DESPERATE TO GET HIS DOG BACK. REWARD OFFERED - NO QUESTIONS ASKED. and the relevant contact numbers

2015-07-02 10:47 Shelagh

Thanks for postering nicolapicola. Some are still up in walthamstow market area. We fight battle with street services regarding posters. I'm not sure how we can amend poster I am not good at those things . I may have different poster without scarf on,would that help it is black and white. Handed out 50 flyers at Maldon with Dogwatch scheme on Friday. Dogs trust have a load and will share round there Facebook.

2015-07-01 20:06 NickyB

I agree Nicola - I wish also photo had monty without red scarf then why u r photocopying loads of posters its clearer image of him, and black/white is cheaper. all the dozens of letters I have written to dozens of animal loving celebrities TWO responses - liz jones and paul o grady and both useless. Liverpool sunday 5 july freshfields animal rescue has open day attracts thousands - so handing out flyers and make announcement if poss

2015-06-26 09:22 nicolapicola

Yesterday postered a little in some lead-in roads to Walthamstow Market (inhibited by the great number of street cleaners who are under instruction from above to remove all posters) and same evening got a message from my sister that her friend had seen the posters and was going to publicise it on some local website (I think). Also did some of Blackhorse Road, Courtenay Rd and Edward Road, Coppermill Lane from end of Edward Road to the marshes - along the path through the marshes and bridge over to what I think is Springfield Café by the Lea. Handed out some flyers to dog walkers. The 3 people in the café very interested and one was going to get the cafe owners to put up the poster too. Sister reports this morning that posters are still up. I really think the poster could do with some revision - it doesn't say dog lost from Chingford or E4 and that is practically the first question anyone asks me. The other major, major thing is it is really NOT obvious that Monty is miniature (almost no-one notices this when reading over the poster)- I think it could do with less text and more important features pointed up. I even had one person read it and think it was Monty that was terminally ill. Less is more, really, when people are in a rush.

2015-06-21 17:20 Shelagh

Gave out 50 flyers west fields Stratford.

2015-06-21 15:33 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

If anyone has any leads or info or requests info, please can you now contact Shelagh or me and not owner at the present time. If urgent, please call Admin who will get a message through. Thank you. x

2015-06-21 11:39 nicolapicola

Oh, I see - I was misinformed perhaps. The man I spoke to said he knew Martin because he was a black cab driver and that after his initial illness he had gone back to doing a bit of cab driving (until he got ill again, I assumed). Anyway, good to hear the cabbies are on the lookout.

2015-06-20 23:24 Shelagh

Hi Nicolapicola It is Montys owners son who is a black cab driver. He has shared info about monty with his cabbie friends

2015-06-20 20:49 Stephy

REShared on Facebook with a plea for everyone to share and maybe find someone on radio or in TV station to take up the cause.

2015-06-20 20:16 nicolapicola

I have just discovered Monty's owner is a black cab driver. I was wondering if it would be possible to encourage the black cab drivers to look out for Monty. (I heard this from another Chingford dog owner who himself drives a cab, I believe). Not sure who to approach (unless Martin knows) - isn't there a cab drivers' association or is that just for formal licensing purposes?

2015-06-20 20:01 Shelagh

Handed out a lot of flyers at asda beckton today. A number of people said they would add him to their Facebook page

2015-06-19 23:22 Shelagh

Fantastic Nicolapicola. Tomorrow hand out some flyers east ham way. Central Park.

2015-06-19 16:21 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

Thank you Nicolapicola, all help is good help and you really never know which poster is going to be THE one. You are good on Monty's page, thank you! x

2015-06-19 14:45 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Thank you!

2015-06-19 14:31 nicolapicola

Just postered Seven Sisters Road by Finsbury Park station, bottom of Finsbury Park plus close to both entrances, a bit of Woodberry Down, Seven Sisters Rd from Woodberry Down to Tottenham High St, putting a poster each down residential side streets on the way, Tott High St past what I think is the Town Hall? University and green there then all the way down the road down to Tott Hale. I only saw 2 dogs in all that time and only had one conversation with an interested passer by but it was probably a bad time of day. Fingers crossed. I'll do Walthamstow/Blackhorse Road as much as I can next week.

2015-06-18 20:40 Unknown

Snhelagh. Will do. all xd.

2015-06-18 16:22 Shelagh

Yes guys,wherever you're going at weekend please put poster up for monty . He could be anywhere

2015-06-18 16:10 NickyB

if anyone following monty could pls contact their local tv station or paper or celebrity or write to anyone famous they think might pick up his story it would be great. not one person/tv/radio I have approached has acted except mail on sunday who interviewed montys owner 6-7 weeks ago and never publish anything...I keep flyers on me 4 to a sheet so only small and give/post them to everyone I meet or write to - nearby tatton park is grest as it attracts lots of dogs. next week we 2 day Cheshire show. cant give up...!

2015-06-18 08:25 Unknown

Just checking

2015-06-18 07:47 Shelagh

I'm afraid we tried all media outlets several times a few weeks after Monty went missing.Nobody was really interested in his story,media wise. Nicky b has continued to try and pressure well known dog lovers and media to take up Montys story. We keep fingers crossed we get break through to find Monty.

2015-06-17 23:40 Jaycey

This would make a really good appeal for Monty on Sky news..It could be the same scenario as Caramel and someone has bought Monty in good faith, but doesn't have Facebook or Twitter to see he is a missing dog x

2015-06-17 22:13 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

Thank you, Jayne. x

2015-06-17 19:03 Shelagh

Thanks for bumping Monty Jayne. Please keep sharing guys we are doing everything possible to find Monty

2015-06-17 18:55 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Gosh I had an EBT beauty....well its an acquired taste....When they use their small eyes on you...your hooked....So as I am remembering my beautiful dog molly...and am going to bump! I will get told off I am sure...

2015-06-17 17:38 NickyB

3 months and no news.at dogfest north on sunday handed out flyers. thousands of folk and happy loved dogs. left details with noel Fitzpatrick colleagues, and wrote him a card today enclosing a flyer, saying I would him even more if he can help us find monty........ anyone going where dogs are - local park, dog shows, etc good place to hand out flyers. I print 4 to a sheet saves cost.heard today from montys owners who so appreciate everyones help and that they, like us, aren't giving up

2015-06-07 13:02 nicolapicola

Off work from next week - will def do Walthamstow and let you know what else I manage to do. Unfortunately having to rescue a cockatoo for a bird charity first but that should not take long once I get it signed over!

2015-06-06 16:22 Shelagh

Handed out another 50 flyers to puppy walkers at guide dog open day. I will try to get Tottenham way to posters there.

2015-06-03 15:12 nicolapicola

Well done, Shelagh! Very enterprising. I'm off work again in 10 days for a bit so hope to do some postering in Walthamstow and elsewhere if I can get further afield. Think we need to do Tottenham/Finsbury Park, etc

2015-06-01 16:31 Shelagh

Flyers handed out fleet services. Stumbled upon Marco pierre-white at services gave flyers to his driver

2015-05-25 08:53 Shelagh

That is great NickyB. That will spread word round. Left flyers pets at home chingford. Postered cork tree retail park and chingford mount. Flyers given to lady who attends local stables ,also flyers wood green shopping Centre. Please keep sharing for little Monty

2015-05-24 13:12 NickyB

noel Fitzpatrick the tv vet is having another dogfest in june in the south and the first dogfest in the north 14 june at arley hall, Cheshire. I will be there for the day with our wonderful local warrington animal welfare and will be handing out flyers to everyone. we will have his poster on the stand. if anyone going to the dogfest south could do the same it would be good.

2015-05-24 07:50 Shelagh

Flyers left at McDonalds A12. Also poster Roller world Colchester.

2015-05-17 21:43 Shelagh

Flyers given out in Loughton and debden today.There is a monty look-alike in theydon bois only difference no white tail Followed for about half a mile ,caught up and walked behind. Tail is a natural col our definatley not dyed,and dog maybe slightly older. Walked by guy in his 50s .

2015-05-16 16:55 NickyB

the wonderful women from hsrveys army are in London today to receive their rspca award in recognition of their amazing achievement with harveys law. the daily mirror will be present and they will be asking them to do a story ...... fingers toes legs arms everything crossed. this could be the media breakthrough we have been aiming for for weeks

2015-05-16 07:22 Shelagh

Posters and flyers are up theydon bois area

2015-05-14 22:47 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

Someone, somewhere must know where Monty is.

2015-05-13 10:38 NickyB

doglost and harveys army have been fab. anyone reading this if each person could contact their local paper and/or a national paper and/or their local tv to get this story in the national media. I have a list of my failed attempts except mail on sunday who interviewed owner 3 SUNDAYS AGO THEN FAILED TO PUBLISH IT. shelagh has succeeded in getting 2 local papers Chingford times and yellow advertiser to do a story - if you know anyone in the media pls ask them to help.so many people still don't use the internet so tv and press are another way to get to those who don't know monty is still missing. thankyou all so much - every little or big bit helps

2015-05-13 09:06 Stephy

Shared FB and Lost & found Pets Cornwall UK and TOO HOT To Handle

2015-05-12 21:24 Karen

NickyB, Nina and I have just been talking about Monty. Please let us know if you need anything. We have everything crossed waiting for news.

2015-05-12 15:48 NickyB

harveys army have had 2.6 million ................ views and thousands of shares for monty.

is he shut in someones backyard being kept as a stud dog
has the person who has him seen all the posters and social media stuff and keeping him hidden
so many many people helping in the search for this special dog - long to get a call to say he has been found. hope one day soon he will be

2015-05-12 14:49 Shelagh

Have rechecked with street services,w/forest and Epping. No dog fitting montys description have been found. Sent poster to local vets again.. checked dog stud services for English bull terriers also all selling sites

Last edited: 2015-05-12 14:52:03 by Shelagh

2015-05-12 14:31 AlisonH

Bumping due to media coverage in today's Chingford Times

2015-05-11 16:18 Shelagh

Twenty more posters added hatch lane 'parade of shops'. Petrol station opposite,longshaw school ,Whitehall school and surrounding roads.

2015-05-10 17:32 Shelagh

Postered forest land opposite Brooke road. Through to Friday hill/hatch round about. Also some posters chingdale and blue house roads.

2015-05-10 12:41 NickyB

heartbreaking but sunday 10 may and absolutely no clues or news about monty

2015-05-08 16:53 Shelagh

Posters were put around Friday hill about three weeks ago. I haven't checked if they are still there. Any help repostering would be much appreciated.

2015-05-08 11:09 nicolapicola

Just back from trip abroad and checked in to see how Monty search doing. I do think that the "miniature" status should be put in the title heading of this/poster, perhaps instead of the "mainly" as it is not immediately clear to anyone that Monty is a very small boy (I've met him twice)and this is perhaps the most distinctive thing about him that hits you when you see him. I don't have any work booked for a couple of weeks (and am hoping very much that doesn't change) so can go out looking again. Has anyone checked Friday Hill estate as that is not too far from the Larkswood Medical Centre where there was a possible sighting a few weeks back??

2015-05-07 22:51 Shelagh

Nothing at moment.

2015-05-07 21:14 Karen

Any news?

2015-05-07 14:44 Shelagh

Re my post 4/5 to Kjane 85. Owner has contacted me to say monty DOES NOT have an all white leg. Both front legs are the same. Apologies for any confusion.

2015-05-07 13:02 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

Excellent. Well done. x

2015-05-07 11:49 Shelagh

Gill waker has shared Montys poster to Missing pets Tunbridge Wells.

2015-05-05 22:27 kjane85

I was walking from my son's to my car when I passed him I will see if my son can keep a look out as obviously local to him. It is strange because Monty's page was highlighted on Doglost only I had not looked at it before!!.....the dog I saw was very striking. Good luck with the thunderbolt etc. I too am willing you a swift and happy ending x

2015-05-05 08:59 NickyB

at 9.30pm last night harveys army had 459,776 likes and 11,946 shares........ I am overwhelmed. surely as the word spreads with harveys and doglost monty WILL be found. this is for shelagh and me just so amazing. thanks everyone out there.csnt wait to see monty in the blue section its getting nearer every moment

2015-05-04 23:05 Shelagh

Thank you all so much for trying to get Monty home. Martin and Linda are truly grateful and we are all a little emotional. I understand there is a thunderclap arranged but can't remember date. Also kjane 85 I have been told by owner that Monty is quite unusual in appearance because he has a completely white right leg,a white tip to hius tail and is miniature 12-14 inches high

2015-05-04 21:31 bullt

Has there been a 'Thunderclap' organised for him ? That might help also ? Will of course share his info anyway.

2015-05-04 21:08 NickyB

kjane85 monty could be absolutely anywhere in the country - with gumtree etc that is why I am over the moon that the lovely Harveys Army team have taken him on board. people now throughout the country are sharing and tweeting his photo and his story. he could be somewhere near you ............. we wsnt to get him home soon as poss

2015-05-04 20:45 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

TX Kjane...we posted at the same time...

2015-05-04 20:35 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Great news...bumped....we all so want an outcome on this...

2015-05-04 20:32 kjane85

How unusual are the black and white Bull Terriers I passed on being walked in Tunbridge Wells on Sat eve and thought he was unusual as the ones I have seen are usually white or with a small patch of black, this one was really similar to Monty. Is it possible he could have been taken from your area? Sorry have not read all the posts.

2015-05-04 19:56 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

Well done everyone. I have ssen the story in the Chingford Times, amazing coverage including a mention for DogLost. Good photo too. Well done, Shelagh. I understand Shelagh is waiting for this to go in the Advertiser also, as previously planned, because it is very strange that no one has come forward with news of Monty. The Advertiser should get delivered free to every house and we hope everyone reads it! As has been said, something really should come to light soon. You are such wonderful people. Owner is very grateful. I also think Shelagh needs a new pair of shoes, poor girl! I don't know how she keeps on walking. x

2015-05-04 19:19 DogLostNicky - Area Co-ordinator London, Home Counties & Police Liaison

NickyB I'm SO pleased that is amazing. Hoping for good news really soon x

2015-05-04 18:58 NickyB

thanks a zillion million times to nina of harveys army monty is now on their facebook page and within 2 hours had 169,072 likes thousands of shares throughout uk. if this doesn't bring this little soldier home nothing will. bless all of you for spreading the word - I am overwhelmed with the support

2015-05-04 14:15 DogLostNicky - Area Co-ordinator London, Home Counties & Police Liaison

Hi Nicky B you're very welcome. Harvey's Army have messaged me as thought I might be you. They're seeing if they can get a HA poster made up for Monty :) x

2015-05-04 13:28 NickyB

thankyou so much nickyjm - I have managed to contact harveys army north and they too are joining the hunt. I really really hope we find this missing little soldier soon

2015-05-04 12:48 DogLostreggiemollieros

Sorry not commented recently but am still sharing and tweeting.

2015-05-04 12:44 DogLostNicky - Area Co-ordinator London, Home Counties & Police Liaison

NickyB I have posted Monty's Doglost page to Harveys Army South, hopefully you will see it there soon, once it has been approved by admin. Really hope Monty is safely back home soon x

2015-05-04 12:06 NickyB

help! I am trying to get monty on harveys army site but limited knowledge of computers cant find a contact. anyone reading this could they pls phone me on 07794 906601 or txt me the contact details, of if you could put monty on their page yourself it would be a great help.again mail on sunday has NOT published montys story but again have 2 dog articles...........

2015-05-03 17:53 DogLostRiverlady

still circulating on twitter.

2015-05-02 15:56 Shelagh

Left flyers at cafe rays park woodford bridge. Replaced missing posters around co-op

2015-05-02 12:20 NickyB

Claire pls would you yourself do this, and everyone with ideas could they themselves contact by tweeting or twitter or facebook or email any idea at all to get it done by your own means in your own way. this leaves the rest of us to continue to do what we can ourselves. we are not having much success so everyone can do their own bit - one day one of us will eventually get a response ...... monty needs an army of thousands of doglost followers to find him. he is out there somewhere

2015-05-01 21:27 ClaireC

Mallorysmum you could try Amanda Holden, Peter Andre etc and they have a programme on TV at the moment.

2015-05-01 20:23 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

Brilliant work! x

2015-05-01 18:52 Unknown

Paws xd. for a reply from Paul

2015-05-01 16:52 Shelagh

Nicky by has done a couple of emails to Paul O'Grady. I have just emailed this dog lost page to BBC 2

2015-05-01 15:44 Unknown

Once again if anyone knows the whereaboits of Monty, please contact the owner or if preferred contact Doglost in the strictest confidence. The owner has a TERMINAL illness, and is desperate to have him back. someone somewhere must know wjere he is. Please mend a broken heart. In the event that he has been taken, make him "TOO HOT TO HANDLE" Please help reunite Monty with his poorly owner. Please. please help. Please do the right thing. THANK YOU.

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2015-05-01 15:26 lizziemont

Has anyone thought of asking Paul O'Grady, as his show is now back on live,and no one loves dogs more than Paul

2015-05-01 14:55 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Bumped due to media...well done ladies!

2015-05-01 14:41 Shelagh

Chingford times have run an article which is out today. After my irate phone call to their reporter I have been told they will try to publish story in next weeks yellow advertiser.

2015-05-01 13:09 Mallory'smum

Just tried Robbie Savage on Twitter as I know he has a dog-will try other celebs as I think of them.

2015-05-01 12:49 NickyB

despite all shelaghs and mine attempts to get media or a celebrity to help, and martin interviewed by mail on sunday and yellow advertister, nobody has published his story.

if there is anyone reading this thst does twitter and tweeting PLEASE CONTACT ANYONE AND EVERYONE YOU CAN WITH THIS DESPERATE APPEAL TO REUNITE MONTY AND MARTIN.

john barrowman is apparently a good person to tweet ......

GOOD LUCK hope someone can succeed where we have not. neither shelagh nor I will give up but we have to rely on phoning texting and writing letters

2015-04-28 22:57 Shelagh

Update on media. Local paper did an on line article week after Monty went missing. Mail on Sunday interviewed and photographed Montys owner but article was never published. Yellow advertiser, ( free paper), are publishing article this Friday. Have tried metro,evening standard etc. Totally lost when it comes to tweets etc

2015-04-28 22:31 BigGSDPatlucky

There is a story here and that is what sells newspapers.
I think it would be a good idea to ask a local paper to help.

2015-04-28 17:00 Chilebat

Has the mail on Sunday now said that they would not publish the story?

Last edited: 2015-04-28 17:37:35 by Chilebat

2015-04-28 16:39 3labs

What about Emma Bunton (ex spice girls) on Heart FM? I'm not 100% but I think she lost a dog to the railways a few years ago so is obviously a dog lover . Maybe she has a blog or tweets?

2015-04-28 16:39 NickyB

much better for things to be done twice 3 times or even 4 than not all.i do my thing regardless, then I know it has been done at least once. by repeated requests to same person would probably be more effective too. go for it all you doglost folk especially the twitter and tweeters, as I have no idea how to do that!!!!!!!!!!

2015-04-28 16:20 Chilebat

Not sure if this has already been done, Has anyone tweeted Jill Franks a QVC presenter, her dog Scruncher who is on doglost went missing last year and is still missing? I do not tweet, but on QVC UK website if you go to the presenter blogs and go into her page on the right hand side is the tweet address, on her tweet feed people are posting their missing dogs and she retweets the post and seems to have lots of famous tweet friends! Apologies if this has already been done it was just a thought.

2015-04-28 12:06 Shelagh

Have put another fifty posters around woodford side. Around woodford high road/woodford golf course leading to buckhurst hill

2015-04-28 10:23 mayjul

Just an idea but Diana Vickers (famous singer and actress) recently lost and found her lovely dog. She was registered on dog lost (reunited 84998). it has stated on Biggies facebook page that the facebook page will stay open to help other lost dogs.Her dog now has its on twitter page and she has shared some other lost dogs on her page. Her partner George Craig is also famous and has done the same. Simon Cowell, Olly Murs and Little Mix shared her beautiful dogs page. Does anyone know how to put Monty on Diana Vickers/her partner George Craig or Biggies page? They are based in London. I'm afraid I don't have a clue about technology. I so hope Monty is found soon x

2015-04-28 10:09 NickyB

all national press hace recd my letter with poster.mail on sunday went and interviewed owner ......but has failed to publish it. each day my letter and poster gets sent to someone famous/rich today princess anne who loves bull terrier and john barrowman. will keep on sending to people until surely eventually one will act. I beg all doglost followers to do likewise - then one day monty may make the news

2015-04-28 07:07 BigGSDPatlucky

Looking at the mail online website.
Please try them with this story IF you have not already.
They seem to do a lot of dog stories.
Fingers crossed

2015-04-27 15:11 NickyB

spoken to my local dogwarden - but what they say applies nationwide. if you suspect a found dog is being held the dogwarden will call at the address and can see and scan the dog. police comment - there is a THEFT BY FINDING. A found dog should be reported. so if anyone suspects they know montys whereabouts please contact your dog warden.

2015-04-26 09:43 NickyB

today sent poster/letter to john bishop and to brisn viner daily mail journalist whose weste bonnie vanished from his garden last Christmas.surely 1 of these celebrities will help. keeping fingers, legs etc crossed

2015-04-26 07:09 BigGSDPatlucky

I come here and look a few times a day.
Praying this do will be found ASAP.
Please let him be home soon.
Fingers crossed.

2015-04-25 20:42 DogLostreggiemollieros

Well done. I am trying to keep the momentum going with the tweets. Praying hard too x

2015-04-25 13:40 Shelagh

Gill walker has done a great job with flyers round missing area. We have already received two calls. Delivered flyers to woodford bridge,latching on gardens,stoneycroft ,Gainsborough and Waltham road.

2015-04-24 16:22 NickyB

latest recorded delivery poster and letter to simon cowell, and Viva! then head of womens institute asking her network of dozens W.I groups through uk to pick up montys scent.... trying to think of how I could become a celebrity - this is the only time in my life when I really wish I was famous -

2015-04-24 08:23 Esther

Totally agree Kimmybear

2015-04-23 19:17 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

You are all such wonderful people out there! Thank you! x

2015-04-23 16:17 NickyB

adding chris evans and loose women presenters to my mailing list today

2015-04-23 16:13 Shelagh

Have small posters now,kindly printed by Ron. I'll photocopy tomorrow and Gill Walker has very kindly offered to flyer one of the locations. Thanks so much for every bodies help. Montys owners really do appreciate it

2015-04-23 15:58 DogLostreggiemollieros

Sadly, I did not hear Monty mentioned today on the radio programme but will listen back to yesterday's programme in case he was mentioned on that. I just thought more likely in the Barking Hour which has just ended now.

2015-04-23 09:25 BigGSDPatlucky

I look every day hoping this dog will be in reunited.
My fingers are crossed.
My heart goes out to the owner.

2015-04-22 16:34 NickyB

am sending poster with covering short story by registered post, so cant be missed, to paul o grady, liz jones, steve wright and anyone with a talk show on all tv channels hoping 1 of them will do a story.if montys owner is up to it if he could appear it would be great. want him to know hundreds of us out there are continually searching for his darling dog and keep his spirits up.we doglost lot never give up

2015-04-22 13:01 Shelagh

Had photos taken today for yellow advertiser. It will be in next edition.

2015-04-22 10:21 DogLostreggiemollieros

Jo Good has replied to my email. So kind. She has passed the info on to her priducer so I imagine they will mention Monty and or may be in toiuch via here.

Last edited: 2015-04-23 15:51:38 by reggiemollieros

2015-04-21 14:49 DogLostreggiemollieros

I have not heard back from Anna Webb yet but I will make sure I email them again on Thursday when the show goes out. We can also phone in on the day so I will get the number. I will try Reverend Coles too. He is a dog lover and has a programme on radio 4.

2015-04-21 12:46 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

WELL DONE! could we also ask anyone reading this where ever you are to print out a poster and put in the back of your car and in your front window and at your local vets...this is your way of helping Monty get back...tx also share like mad on the social media sites.

2015-04-21 12:36 Shelagh

Thanks so much reggiemoliieros. That is great news,I will have a listen and also tell martin to listen. Shared to absolute bull terriers.

2015-04-21 10:53 DogLostreggiemollieros

I have tweeted @BarkingBlondes to ask for help and I will try their Facebook page too. Jo Good and Anna Webb have previously mentioned missing dogs on their radio show which goes out on Thursday afternoon is called the Barking Hour and Anna also has a miniature English Bull Terrier so hopefully she will pick up on my tweet. I have just found an email address for Anna so have sent her the link to here. The radio programme is on BBC London 94.9 every day 3-5 with Jo Good but the Barking Hour dog section is every Thursday between 3 and 5. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02n9mm5

Last edited: 2015-04-21 11:11:23 by reggiemollieros

2015-04-21 07:21 NickyB

could everyone throughout uk following doglost print 3 posters and put 1 in their car 1 in house window and 1 at their vet.am writing phoning email cancer detection dogs, pdsa, dogs trust, rspca, liz jones, paul o grady, pets at home asking them to spread their word on facebook. we want the whole country looking for monty

2015-04-20 09:59 Lesley21

I'll still put some posters up as I have some printed. The schools are back this week so there'll be more movement around Whitehall Lane so will add some to Normanton Park outside the schools.x

2015-04-19 19:57 DogLostOwl

Whether items go in the paper or not always depends on what other news turns up at the last minute. It may turn up during the week, with any luck?

2015-04-19 17:55 Shelagh

Had a search round Whitehall lane. Knocked on some houses. Replaced posters. We will need to flyer here soon. Also housing estate near playing fields.

2015-04-19 17:50 NickyB

just spoke to London evening standard.hoping they will contact monty's owner tomorrow and do story with photo

2015-04-19 17:28 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

We have had some thoughts about location of possible sighting, playing fields. Can people have a hunt around for an older man with a bad back and a wheel barrow. Possibility, but we don't know for sure if Monty. Thank you. x

2015-04-19 13:43 NickyB

nothing in mail on sunday.about to ring radio London and London evening standard. cant rely on any of media to do anything but will keep trying all sorts.

2015-04-19 11:48 Shelagh

Thanks Lesley21. Posters are great,I'm trying to knock on doors round that way in the hope somebody's neigh our has recently acquired dog.

2015-04-19 10:27 Lesley21

I can now print posters so can do Whitehall Lane tomorrow, I'll add a few more in other places around Chingford too while I'm out.

2015-04-18 22:58 Shelagh

I need to canvass two areas tomorrow. One is estate alongside Ashton playing fields( postered last weekend), second is Whitehall lane. If anybody can spare some time to help it would be much appreciated

2015-04-18 19:43 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

Owner's health had previously been in local papers, but I didn;t realise, so we now know it's okay to share on here. Helper Shelagh is assisting owner constantly. NickyB, I can't phone you. Only text. If you need discussion pls call Admin. Assuming Jayne has dealt with the matter as may be to do with tel calls?

2015-04-18 19:06 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Have on advise changed numbers to HQ and kind helper NickyB ...so owner will not have to handle calls...especially if in the media...there are some funny people out there! who love making hoax calls... BUT also some very good ones and we Doglost helpers will monitor....

2015-04-18 18:58 Unknown

Pleas if anyone knows the whereabouts of Monty please contact Doghlost in the strictest confidence. Owner has terminal illness, and really needs onty back to gibe them strtength, and supportt. PLEASE HELP!

2015-04-18 18:25 Shelagh

OK thanks Jayne

2015-04-18 18:14 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Owner can send message to admin@doglost.co.uk and we can put on site on owners behalf...please ask them to put Monty E4 as subject...tx

2015-04-18 18:05 Shelagh

It seems owners still can't post any messages so have advised to contact admin.

2015-04-18 18:01 Shelagh

Thank you so muchNickyB. The mail on Sunday have contacted montys owners and hopefully an article will be in tomorrow. This is just fantastic news and just the publicity needed to get Monty home

2015-04-18 16:36 Esther

Well done NickyB Great idea

2015-04-18 15:50 NickyB

kimmybear area co-ordinator pls phone me 01606 334770 or 07794 906601

2015-04-18 15:39 NickyB

tomorrow at 4.30pm when office is manned I am phoning London evening standard newsdesk asking them to do a story about monty. do hope they will it would be brilliant

2015-04-18 12:18 NickyB

just spoken to mail on sunday asking if they will do a story about monty.they will contact direct the phone no. on doglost site.this would mean thousands and thousands more people could help in the search.

2015-04-18 09:27 BigGSDPatlucky

Keeping my fingers crossed he is back home soon.
I have added him to BIGGSD in case anyone lives near.
It will make my day to see him in the Blue section.

2015-04-18 08:51 Esther

Wish I could help, but so far away. Wishing all the best to those of you working so hard to get Monty home

2015-04-18 06:54 Shelagh

posters shepherds bush station and west fields. Camden station. Wood green shopping Centre. Anybody going shopping today plz put a poster up for Monty.

2015-04-17 18:27 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Tx Clarkey and every one!

2015-04-17 18:19 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

Shared to Doglost South East and Doglost East London again. I have shared to other London Doglost pages too just in case Monty is in another area of the city.

2015-04-17 17:47 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Wow that's great news! share guys please!

2015-04-17 17:03 Shelagh

Linda,martins wife has managed to get a slot on LBC Vanessa feltz show today. That is a great achievement and hopefully more people now know month is missing. Martin has contacted editor Metro to try to get an article I. There. Fingers crossed. We need all publicity we can get,if we to get Monty returned

2015-04-17 16:46 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

I can now state that Monty's owner has a terminal illness. Please help find Monty so owner can go to heaven in peace, knowing his beloved dog is back with family. I cannot emphasise how traumatic losing Monty is for him. PLEASE, PLEASE, HELP. Thank you.

2015-04-17 16:40 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

Monty's owners managed to get a spot on teh radio today. Bumping. Shelagh will update. Well done! x

2015-04-16 15:08 Shelagh

Managed to get yellow advertiser ( free local paper), to run an article on Monty. We are meeting them next Wednesday. Hope this publicity will help get Monty home.

2015-04-14 00:22 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

Monty's owner has found another dog but his is still missing. (I am amazed at how many times this happens when searching for dogs). Welcome home to Cracker. Now let's get Monty. Well done everyone, you are wonderful. x

Last edited: 2015-04-14 00:34:53 by Kimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

2015-04-13 08:58 Lesley21

It's not an area I'm too familiar with and must have got the wrong road for the park but I did find the coop yesterday and a had a good scout around the area. Plenty of dogs out and about but sadly no Monty. I will try again today. Will also put poster in car as suggested if I can borrow a friends printer!

2015-04-12 16:32 nicolapicola

You are a star, Shelagh! Wish I could help more often but found myself too exhausted today after walking 6 and half miles yesterday looking (got to be lively enough for work tomorrow morning). Fingers very much crossed for Monty.

2015-04-12 14:58 Shelagh

Added twenty five posters to Waltham road,latching on and side roads. Also side entrances to Ashton playing fields. Replaced posters taken down junction snakes lane/Chigwell road. A dog has been posted in found by Linda f/b. Have asked martin to check as similarities to monty.

2015-04-12 14:54 Shelagh

Thanks for update on 'ace'. That is great news. Reference month,the wardens have all been notified and unfortunately after initial report it is impossible to get through to them as they have your details logged. SDK pick up for Redbridge and that is searched twice daily,also w.forest have twitter account for any found dogs which is monitored by w.forest for dogs.Re. the sighting outside Ashton fields,I think if the dog seen was month he was walking ahead of his 'owner'. That place is too busy that time of day for a stray not to have been picked up. The co-op etc is being monitored daily. I am up there twice a day and have a friend who lives local who drives up there frequently. Also martin goes there as well.

2015-04-12 12:11 nicolapicola

Shelagh: I just texted with owner of "Ace" yesterday as I saw his notice on Whitehall Plain next to the one about Monty when I was walking my own dog. He told me he HAS the dog back already, thanks to Martin. I'm going to take his notices down next time I'm there. I'll txt him again re updating doglost. Re: the search in Woodford Bridge - maybe (if not already being done) owner should regularly contact dog wardens for Redbridge and Epping Forest as well as Waltham Forest in case he turns up with them. I am not sure that all three are being checked with. I also thought that, as little Monty may have been taken back by whoever had him and not managed to escape for long, it would be sensible for anyone who had time (I work full time, unfortunately) to keep a watch on the Co-op in the morning on a weekday or the playing fields area around 4.00 pm onwards in case that's the time when he is generally out and about. Whenever I can get there again I'll report back.

2015-04-12 04:04 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

Found page: http://www.doglost.co.uk/dog-blog.php?dogId=85133#.VSngo5PahL8

2015-04-11 22:26 Shelagh

Thanks so much could you send it by email to admin@dog lost.co.uk if you could add details of where found etc,I'm sure they will make a found page,.

2015-04-11 20:58 Linda

I did take a screen shot of the dog in Sennelys Park who would I send it to.

2015-04-11 19:18 Shelagh

Yes thank you for clarification. So glad you saw owner of 'cracker' hope he is OK. Martin found his dog and phoned me for advice. When taken to vets his details came up,but couldn't find owner. Dog was taken to silent paws. Poster was seen in forest and when martin phone guy said his dog was renamed 'ace'. Update is dog is being held by original rescue for 'vetting' as they were not notified of his 'missing status'. Cracker is registered as found on dog lost,if you see owner plz ask him to update dog lost. I hope he gets his dog back

2015-04-11 16:11 nicolapicola

Yes, saw them still at entrance but I bet loads of residents just go in through one of the alleys and back same way and don't use the main entrance to the playing fields. Housing area I meant was Waltham Road (running along side of playing fields) and roads turning off it which stretch up the hill on same side of Chigwell Rd, just to be a bit more precise! The place where the children were playing was a cul-de-sac called Latchingdon Close. Just been in communication with another Chingford dogowner whose dog was lost on Easter Sunday very close to where Monty went missing (I think he just ran away) and he told me that Martin (Monty's owner) had been the person who found his dog for him.

2015-04-11 16:03 Shelagh

Thanks nicolapicola,just returned myself. Have added more outside shops again,as they are removed almost daily. Have added more posters to Turpins lane tomswood road and cross road. Also outside guide dog Centre and claybury nature reserve. Pub will not allow poster. Have added more outside Ashton playing fields as two taken down. Also noticed one on noticeboard riding regional park gone,but had run out of posters. Did not know of estate there but will put posters up that way tomorrow. Regarding posters in playing fields we were told only by entrance. I suppose I can put some up anyway.

2015-04-11 15:51 nicolapicola

Just been over to Woodford Bridge and spent two hours probably covering most of the same ground Shelagh did and saw her posters - ones along the walk by the Roding excellent and one dogwalker I spoke to had just read one. I particularly walked around the housing estate that lies between the back of the Co-op (there is an alley that leads out of it to the Co-op area) and the Ashton Playing Fields. I thought that if Monty was in or around the playing fields he was most likely to have got there from this housing estate as several alleys lead onto the playing fields from the bottom road (Waltham Way) in this estate. This is still my most suspicious area for whoever took him as the houses are a bit mixed but do include some very seedy-looking ones with occupants to match. I spoke to some dog-walkers. Stupidly forgot to take more posters - think it could do with more along the shopping street and ?in the pubs???? and the housing estate in question. Perhaps some actually right in the playing fields would be good (on the trees by the houses?). I missed the opportunity to ask some children playing on the estate as I expect children who play outside are quite likely to have noticed a dog like Monty and who he was with. If I get a chance tomorrow, my Chingford neighbour and doglover has offered to run me over to Woodford Bridge again in her car for another look around.

2015-04-11 14:42 DogLostRiverlady

circulating on twitter......MONTY B+W Mini English Bull MISSING http://bit.ly/1clekO2 #Chingford #E4 Reward Plz RT

2015-04-11 12:58 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

Well done everyone. Come on Monty, please let's get you home. x

2015-04-10 18:58 Shelagh

That Facebook page seems to be a closed group. Maybe it will surface on Facebook,be good for martin to take a look. There have been instances where dogs have been 'dyed' to make them look different.

2015-04-10 17:19 Linda

Isn't Monty has different socks sorry

2015-04-10 14:51 Linda

Just seen a post on english bull terrier lovers facebook page of a dog found in Sennelys Park, very hungry, trying to find more details there is a picture of him on there

2015-04-10 13:34 Shelagh

Walked and paste red the trail walk,riding regional park. This is virtually alongside Ashton playing fields. Whilst impossible to search I had a two hour walk round armed with a whole hot chicken. Postered monk am lane,monk am pub,buckhurst way,and hillside up to woodford station. Also postered rays park snakes lane. Gave out posters to four professional dog walkers who said they would add monty to their Facebook page.

2015-04-10 09:21 Millthyme

http://www.doglost.co.uk/dog-blog.php?dogId=84111#.VSeHuPnF-So

2015-04-09 23:17 Shelagh

Yes weimlover, that the correct one. There is an item left from original missing site. Could get owner to leave another at Ashton tomorrow,but he definitely not there now. There is a footpath further along towards junction with snakes lane,some kind of region park. That has a canal or something ,that area will need to be searched tomorrow. Had a quick look tonight but as don't know where leads too will need to be done in daylight.

2015-04-09 21:11 #stoppettheft

I think this is the Playing Fields (via google search ) ?

598 Chigwell Road, Woodford Bridge, Essex, IG8 8AA
TEL: 0208 559 0486

2015-04-09 21:07 #stoppettheft

I tweeted Monty's description this morning - let's hope this sighting is definitely Monty x
Would it b any help to put an item of Monty's owner's nice 'smelly' clothing in the area He has been sighted & poss. a Humane Trap - Am sure He just wants to be reassured by 'smells' he recognises & will soon turn up x

2015-04-09 20:41 Shelagh

Thanks so much Kimmybear for posting. Montys owner received a phone call around 4 today from a guy who said he had just seen Month at Ashton playing fields,only realizing hewas missing when he saw a poster a little further along.MMontys owner went out to Ashton playing fields and searched all over with no luck. He received another call from same guy asking if he had found dog. On discovering that dog was not 'found',he said dog was hovering outside gates of Ashton playing fields not inside. I have just come back from a two hour drive of surrounding area,unfortunately there is no sign of Monty. Ashton playing fields is woodford bridge/Chigwell road and is just further up from second sighting outside co-op. That whole area is postered since last sighting. Ron will have a drive through when he gets in as he is local to there.

2015-04-09 20:09 Dog lover

Try waltham forest council or 160 Chingford mount kennels.

2015-04-09 19:59 Lesley21

Oh I do so hope it's Monty!! Fingers and toes crossed. Where is Ashton Playing fields though?

2015-04-09 19:45 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

I re-shared to Doglost South East and Doglost East London Fbk pages yesterday asking if anyone in the area can help.
I have updated that post again today.
It would be wonderful to see Monty get home safely.

2015-04-09 19:32 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

It is possible he has been made too hot to handle and left at the playing fields?! Please be Monty. x

2015-04-09 19:29 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

Sighting! Monty alone outside Ashton playing fields this afternoon! Please poster there and keep spreading the word. It is working! You are doing it! So hope this was Monty - its sounds very possible. Praying it is him and he gets home quickly. Report came in via Shelagh who is still out there postering. x

2015-04-09 18:51 nicolapicola

I left a copy of the poster for my (Chingford) dogwalker today and asked her to spread the word. I also searched the site where Monty went missing a few days afterwards very thoroughly - no chance he got stuck/trapped anywhere in my opinion. I feel sure he was stolen.

2015-04-09 13:19 Shelagh

Could I ask if anybody has car could you put a poster in car window. This would really help get montys picture circulated. Thanks

2015-04-09 13:16 Shelagh

There is the river Ching,which I was concerned about as banks are very steep. Martin Montys owner assures me monty frequently went up and down banks with no trouble. Nearest railway probably buckhurst hill or woodford but that fair distance and no access other than station that I could see. Original missing site has been searched repeatedly but it is a field surrounded by forest so guess some will be inaccessible. Also to add month went missing 5 mins from where he lives and knows his way home. Have added 25 more posters to broadmead road up to Chigwell road junction/snakes lane. Couple given to BT drivers and postman round there.

2015-04-09 12:52 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

If there is any water course, rail, road nearby pls can we double check these and also any bushes, shrubs, brambles, ditches etc. Thank you. x

2015-04-09 12:45 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

Thank you so much everyone. Pls keep getting word out and pass on the telephone number so people can call. Maybe hand out slips with details on in High Streets etc? Time is running out, we have to beat it. Thank you. x

2015-04-09 11:12 nicolapicola

Am working full-time at this time of year but will have a good search of the area at the weekend. I live between Larkswood Med Ctre and the area where he was taken. If I get my motorbike on the road again, might even get to Woodford Bridge too. Meantime, am looking assiduously from the train window as I commute through the area.

2015-04-08 18:23 hello janey

have shared on the facebook bullie groups again ;-( be safe Monty

2015-04-08 12:10 Esther

Watching from far away in the north. Just wishing team Monty all the best.

2015-04-08 11:00 Shelagh

An article was in local paper the week monty went missing. Regarding the posters there were still a couple up near medical Centre and one outside school,on Monday. Also still couple on junction Friday hill/Whitehall lane. Its just not possible for me to cover whole area daily to replace posters,as area is just to big..

2015-04-08 09:57 Lesley21

Very odd about the posters being removed, I've yet to see one!! I live near Larkswood Road and am constantly on the lookout for Monty, I will continue to do so.x

Last edited: 2015-04-08 09:58:49 by Lesley21

2015-04-08 08:56 Pilot's mum

As posters are being removed would it be possible to have a report in the local newspaper about Monty's loss?

2015-04-08 08:55 Pilot's mum

As posters are being removed would it be possible to have a report in the local newspaper about Monty's loss?

2015-04-08 08:45 duffs54

Shared lots hope someone comes forward xx

2015-04-07 22:28 Shelagh

Noticed today a lot of posters have been removed again. Chigwell road,from green walk up to crossroads by Ashton playing fields have all gone except one. Also from rays park up to woodford station,most removed. Chingford lane ,broadmead,and a few in woodford high road gone as well. Also good few at other sighting,lark shall road removed.

2015-04-07 22:09 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

We are desperate for helpers to assist in finding Monty - his owner needs help. I cannot divulge here, but we have a serious situation and Monty really needs to be found urgently. PLEASE, PLEASE HELP! Thank you. x

2015-04-07 07:39 Shelagh

'Sighting at medical Centre.'dog tied up outside doctors,was wearing a red lead'. No further sightings from either location. Continue to monitor both, and replace missing posters

2015-04-01 15:52 Shelagh

Any description of person "monty" was seen with. It may be same as other sightings

Last edited: 2015-04-01 15:56:01 by Shelagh

2015-04-01 14:42 Shelagh

Replaced three posters that had been removed around medical Centre. They are being taken down by over-zealous street service technicians. (Road sweepers), info obtained from member of public in station red.

2015-03-31 19:20 Elgjente

Just been reading comments re removal of posters, I believe I'm correct in saying Corporation of London staff will remove them from 'Forest Land'.

2015-03-31 19:18 Elgjente

via 'Chingford' page on Facebook, similar dog seen at Larkshall Medical Practice today. I have telephoned owner and he will poster that area.

2015-03-28 22:31 Shelagh

Added another 20+ posters to area around 'sighting'.

2015-03-24 16:49 Unknown

Driven round Chigwell road and Woodford Bridge for a couple of hours today as finished work early but no sight of Monty

2015-03-23 10:48 Shelagh

Sighting: last week Chigwell road/woodford bridge. Month was seen outside co.op with two ladies 50+. One had shopping trolley. Posters have been put up in surrounding area by Martin Monty owner

2015-03-22 22:19 *

SHARED

2015-03-21 21:54 Shelagh

In my experience they can be removed for a number of reasons. Council,locals ,or .'finder'. Actually quite a few had gone from various places,Brooke rd,Whitehall road and a number in chingford. Have replaced all to-day. Thanks Ronmaxtye.

Last edited: 2015-03-21 21:56:16 by Shelagh

2015-03-21 16:50 nicolapicola

If all the posters had been removed in Chingford Lane (?only), does this imply someone has reason to not want it publicised in that area?

2015-03-21 15:43 Unknown

just been along epping new road again, through the forest and round to whitehall road again but nothing, talked to a few dog walkers

2015-03-20 12:51 nicolapicola

Have been along Whitehall Rd again and saw at least 2 more posters than last time on the stretch I walked, especially pleased to see one at entrance to Whitehall Plain!

2015-03-20 12:43 Shelagh

Thank you nicolapicola for info. At least 25 posters were put up in Whitehall,road . Bury red chingford plains chingford station and lamp post outside bus station. It seems they are being removed as ones I put in chingford lane have gone as well. I will try replace today. On-line article was in w.forest edition prior to yesterday but has now been moved to epping

2015-03-20 10:02 nicolapicola

Has anyone postered Chingford & Chingford Station? Monty went missing almost IN Chingford but I only discovered when I saw one unobtrusive poster on the Whitehall Road on Monday and none of the other dogwalkers I meet in Chingford/the forest knew about it. Haven't been up to the station for a few days so maybe it has been done. (Bus station is also a good place to stick a poster - usually on the tree next to the footpath that goes down side of station/bus station. ALSO, online, the newspaper article only appears in the Epping Forest section of the news so if you are a Chingford online reader you will probably miss it.

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2015-03-19 22:20 Shelagh

Thanks so much Al.Much appreciated. Kim has kindly done a heap of pestering tonight around buckhurst hill,several vets and local dog walks. Posters up between Leyton /buckhurst hill,stations also walthamstow central,high ams park ,wood street.(postering)

2015-03-19 21:33 Al

Saw the owner looking for Monty the evening he was lost, just seen the poster up this evening. I didn't spot Monty whilst I was running my dogs down Whitehall Lane, up Whitehall Road, along Epping New Road on the 12th. Two of our family go into central London on the tube, I'll print off some posters for them to take into town. I also ride a motor scooter more or less the run of the Central line to Mile End, next week I'll put up posters outside those stations I pass. Our prayers are with Monty and his family, and a speedy reunion.

2015-03-19 10:55 Lesley21

Isn't dog theft a criminal offence!!

2015-03-18 19:43 Shelagh

Police can't check CCTV cos of data protection. Maybe they would if a criminal case

2015-03-18 17:26 Unknown

cctv at station???

2015-03-18 17:08 Shelagh

Owner has received a call to say a dog fitting description was seen with two guys at woodford station. Thursday or Friday morning going in direction of central London. Caller was quite evasive so a 'possible sighting'. If anybody going into town plz put a poster up at station you exit

2015-03-18 15:58 Shelagh

http://www.guardian-series.co.UK/...11859061. Appeal_over_missing_......

2015-03-18 15:39 Shelagh

The found one does not look like Monty. I have sent info over to owners to double check.

2015-03-18 12:28 Charlotte, WF4Dogs

Waltham Forest council have just tweeted about a found bull terrier, but female. So probably not yours but in case see @WFCouncil. I'm about to create a lostdog profile for it.

2015-03-18 09:55 Debs

MONTY IS STILL MISSING: bumping post as substantial reward offered and Monty is in local newspapers as from tomorrow. Come on let's get this boy home to his family who are missing him beyond belief!

2015-03-18 09:51 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Hopefully due to the newspaper article? paws crossed.

2015-03-18 09:49 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

May we have a link to the newspaper article please?

2015-03-18 09:41 Debs

Tried contacting Montys owners to confirm reunited.

2015-03-18 08:35 susie

Just seen on Facebook that Monty has been found :)

2015-03-17 21:35 Shelagh

Have added more posters . Whitehall lane,including side roads. Forest side up to bury red. Station road/kings head hill.

2015-03-17 15:31 Lesley21

Just read the Guardian feature. So hope he's found soon. x

2015-03-16 21:33 Shelagh

Montys owners have done a fantastic job of getting a feature in this weeks Waltham forest guardian. Please have a look at there amazing story. Preview in on guardian website now. Please share folks

2015-03-16 15:48 Shelagh

Thanks skyninchar. I don't believe SDK dog to be month,as found has no white on face. Martin owner is going to take a look to double check

2015-03-16 13:01 skyninchar

there is a dog at sdk in pound, body markings are same, facial not as prominent http://www.lostdogsuk.co.uk/assets/dog-reports/1426494162/30-0.LBE-150315-1633.pdf

2015-03-15 23:29 Fe Layton

https://www.facebook.com/LostDogsFound/posts/440292356128121:0

2015-03-15 21:23 Shelagh

Just received Facebook posting of dog picked up in long ton by police and handed to east hearts rescue. It is a little jrt x,so not monty

2015-03-15 21:05 Lesley21

On dear, thought he may have been found by now. Have driven around this weekend in the hope of spotting him but no luck. Fingers crossed that the dog picked up may be him but as you say it doesn't seem likely.x

2015-03-15 17:38 Shelagh

No Lesley21 I'm afraid no sightings yet. A dog was picked up on Thursday evening in long ton. It went to warden via Long ton police. Have been unable to contact warden or police today to ask about dog. Month is tagged and chipped so seems unlikely its him,but will check out tomorrow. More posters up Brooke road . Epping new road and woodford high road up to Whitehall road. He is added to a number of local facebooks sites now

2015-03-15 17:06 Lesley21

Any more news? Sightings? x

2015-03-14 19:09 Shelagh

Posters in Whitehall red/woodford high road. Up to Friday hill. Added monty to street life f/bpage.

2015-03-14 10:16 Lesley21

I shall drive around the area this morning, see if I can spot him.x

2015-03-14 09:35 Shelagh

Searched golf course/chingford lane early this morning. Woodford new road up to Epping high road.Some dog walkers are looking for him in forest high ams park,which leads to waterworks corner. Ron has kindly been out early searching round Epping way. No sightings yet

2015-03-13 19:08 Shelagh

Searched opposite Brooke road. Whitehall red footpath and side roads leading up to normanton pk road. Friday hill and side roads up to chingford hatch. Ron is going to search Epping new road end of Brooke rd

2015-03-13 14:39 Shelagh

Monty went missing from Brooke red/whitehal lane, from a field known as 'the birkbeck'. Owners have notified vets wardens etc and are searching for him. I am going to golf course to have a look

2015-03-13 13:03 Lesley21

E4 covers Chingford and Highams Park.

2015-03-13 12:40 divegirlww

Can the owner be a little more specific about where Monty may be... a town?

2015-03-13 11:55 Gino

Alerts sent to helpers in E4,17,18. N9,18. EN3,9. IG8,9,10.