Reunited: Golden Labrador Retriever Male

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2015-07-06 10:37 Ellie

Toffees story is in the DogLost safe and sound section of the August edition of Dogs Today magazine, out now

2015-06-05 16:33 Unknown

I have so many good news stories for our Dogs Today column that it's hard to choose. But I'm going to go for Toffee for the August issue !

2015-06-05 07:57 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

message from owner...
Hi, I would like to thank everybody for the help and support I received while Toffee was away. I don't know how to post on the webpage, so hoped that you would pass on my thanks to all members of staff as well as the wonderful people who showed such interest and great caring towards both Toffee and I.

Of course in every interview I have done I have thanked Doglost, as I know how concerned all watching out for Toffee have been.

Toffee's new harness came today. It was specially made for him and was on order before Toffee went walk-snouts. He hates it, but he will have to get used to wearing it.

Toffee has a page on Facebook called Toffee Talk. He posts every day, so anybody interested in his future escapades can follow him there.

Tomorrow it's back to work for Toffee, he's had a long enough break and a very exciting week.

So I'll go now, but thanks again everybody for all the help and support you have given. You will never know how much what you have done has meant to me and Toffee.

Ian Francis.
Toffee's Dad.

2015-06-04 22:00 Unknown

But we are on the BBC website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-33002416

2015-06-04 17:11 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Just been on radio 2....and social media was thanked...wish we had got a mention for all you guys who shared and cared...

2015-06-04 14:48 BlackLab

Well done Toffee, so pleased for you & Ian!

2015-06-04 11:34 Viv B

So pleased for you.

2015-06-04 08:51 kitts007

Well done Toffee, well done everyone else as well, the responses on social media were massive, Pets At Home, Graham Norton, Pup Aid, phil500, Spaniel Harry RT'd to help spread the word (and many others from other peoples tweets). Even though Toffee returned home on his own accord, he would've been too hot to handle because of the coverage.

Stay safe Toffee. Just need to find missing Guidedog Tess now.

2015-06-04 08:01 LizzyT

Fantastic news, welcome home Toffee xxx

2015-06-04 07:36 Unknown

Wonderful news, so happy for the owner. maybe someone could suggest a harness with his collar...stay safe now Toffee xxxx

2015-06-04 01:38 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

So pleased to see that Toffee is back home with his owner. What a clever boy finding his own way home! Wishing him and his owner all the best with his ongoing training. This is the story about the reuion in the Oxford Mail
http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/13311176.UPDATE__Missing_trainee_guide_dog_Toffee_finds_his_way_home/

2015-06-04 00:32 digbysmum

Brilliant! Welcome home beautiful Toffee, stay safe now. Thanks to all involved xxx

2015-06-03 22:48 Shelagh

Fantastic news. Welcome back sweet toffee

2015-06-03 21:30 DogLostSherlock- Area Co-ordinator & Police Liaison - Avon & South Gloucestersh

Oh so good to see Toffee home safe....really worried he caught the train but what a clever boy for trying to find home...stay forever close gorgeous xx

2015-06-03 20:32 lin

Stay safe Toffee - clever boy to be trying to get home x

2015-06-03 20:19 Unknown

This is fantastic news. And has made my day. The owner must be so pleased to have toffee back. stay safe, and close now
Toffee:-)xxx

2015-06-03 20:17 DogLostRavenette - Area Co-ordinator - West Sussex

Wonderful! Can't wait to read the update xx

2015-06-03 20:12 DogLostMillypod (Chris) - Administrative Volunteer

YAY Great news:)) Well done everyone:)))
Welcome home gorgeous Toffee. You had us all worried.x

2015-06-03 19:58 Happiness yorkie lover xxx

Fantastic xxxxxxxx

2015-06-03 19:43 Observant Citizen

Wonderful news!
I have just spoken with Ian, Toffees Owner, who is over the moon...xxx

2015-06-03 19:39 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Spa...that's exactly what I was thinking! ..but it takes time to bond....and dog and new owner I have heard are over the moon to be reunited.

2015-06-03 19:33 Toffee

Thank you so much to all

2015-06-03 19:32 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

And put onto me!.....Toffee is safe...well done everyone...previous owner will update shortly....All those shares worked! so over to blue for you!

2015-06-03 19:30 SPA

So happy to hear of this reunion, assistance dogs are so giving. Hope the fact Toffee ran off does not scupper his guide dog/cardiac dog career. He'd be welcome here.

2015-06-03 19:16 Gino

Owner called.

2015-06-03 18:59 Happiness yorkie lover xxx

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=831084670274535&set=gm.832873320099368&type=1

2015-06-03 17:56 Toffee

There has been a fresh sighting of toffee near his home in Oxford please keep looking for him thank you so much for all your help lets bring toffee home to ian safe

2015-06-03 17:39 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

National press agency now have the story.....

2015-06-03 14:29 Bo

http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/13219277.Blind_man_issues_urgent_appeal_for_public_to_help_find_his_trainee_guide_dog/
Link to article as below ^^^^^

2015-06-03 14:28 Bo

From the Oxford Mail -
"Ian Francis, 46, of Gibbs Crescent, said he has been unable to leave his home since Toffee, a golden labrador, ran away from Oxford Railway Station last night.

Mr. Francis said "we needed some milk so we went to M&S in the train station. He was acting as normal. All of a sudden, I don't know if something spooked him but he slipped his collar and ran. He's quite a nervous dog so he stays right by me. When he's working he's fine and growing in confidence, but he has gone off on his own, and it's terrible."

Mr Francis lives alone and runs a voluntary group, VIP Lounge, to help people with sight problems access local products and services.

He said he inherited Toffee, now four, from a rescue centre about four weeks ago. After travelling all the way to Caernarfon in Wales, had intended to pick up a different dog but very quickly bonded with Toffee instead.

He said: "When I got there, Toffee took to me straight away. I'm a great believer in letting the dog choose you."

Toffee is a golden to light brown colour and is slightly overweight. He has been microchipped and castrated, and Mr Francis added that he has no idea why the dog would run away. The pair go everywhere together."

2015-06-03 12:12 Trisha

This isn't s fully trained guide dog. From the description above Toffee is a trainee assistance dog/guide dog. The original owner rehomed him. I've shared on my FB page.

2015-06-03 11:31 Stephy

Shared FB and Lost & found Pets Cornwall UK.
DO WE HAVE CLEAR STORY OF WHO toffee belongs to and what he is doing? More Interested now lol

2015-06-03 09:34 alikat

I don't quite understand this. In local Oxford paper it says he picked up this dog from a rescue centre.... and that the dog was "a bit nervous". Is this really a fully trained RNIB guide dog? Whatever he is, hope he is found safe and well as soon as possible.

2015-06-03 09:32 DogLostRiverlady

@networkrail have retweeted.

2015-06-03 08:23 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Found dog is not Toffee.

2015-06-03 08:19 Unknown

I see what you mean Sue, especially if he has boarded a train. Pleased the police are involved. All xd.

2015-06-03 08:12 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Thanks Toffee for emailing the photo of the assistance dog card with relevant details on. Don't think its wise to put personal details on site or necessary for the search.

2015-06-02 23:02 Toffee

The police are now looking for toffee as he is a registered assistance dog please help find toffee

2015-06-02 22:04 sue

87675 found on dogs found

2015-06-02 22:02 sue

Could it be the dog found today looks exactly the same on dosgs found

2015-06-02 21:48 Observant Citizen

What is your name and location Toffees previous owner? So that I can update the details please? x

2015-06-02 21:47 Toffee

Hi toffee microchip is still in my name

2015-06-02 21:44 Observant Citizen

I think the Dog listed looks a little thinner than Toffee Dog Julie, but definately worth checking out...x

2015-06-02 21:43 Observant Citizen

http://www.doglost.co.uk/dog-blog.php?dogId=87675#.VW4VNdJViko

2015-06-02 21:25 DogLostJulie - Area Co-ordinator - Surrey & South London

Toffee please check 87675 in the found section this is the dog lin is referring to below - found Ham in Surrey.

2015-06-02 21:19 lin

one just posted found surrey - thats not him is it?

2015-06-02 21:19 Observant Citizen

Hello, is Toffee Dog microchipped with the previous owners details, or Ians?
Lisa Doglost Oxfordshire Admin member...x

2015-06-02 18:49 Toffee

Please if any one know where toffee is please call me or Ian Francis toffee dad we miss you toffee

2015-06-02 18:44 Unknown

get found soon Toffee as your owner really needs you. Stay safe until you are fpund. Paws xd.

2015-06-02 18:01 Diana1000

Has the CCTV at Oxford Station been checked?

2015-06-02 17:45 Toffee

Toffee was my dog and i could not look after him any more so I looked for the best home for him and got it the man that now own toffee is the best home ever for him and he is in training as a guide dog please help find toffee

2015-06-02 17:34 Observant Citizen

Toffee Dogs owner, Ian Francis can be contacted on 07463 785987...

2015-06-02 17:13 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Will call and verify..tx everyone for the stunning response...Person who is posting as Toffee is the original owner who put him forward for a trainee guide dog....and is miles away....Guess Toffee may not as yet Qualify for guide dog...but...every dog has his day...so please keep up the good work you are all doing to publicise him...I am astonished and heartened by the response!

2015-06-02 17:08 Ruby Tuesday

Will share on fb, very much hope he is found soon.

2015-06-02 17:03 kitts007

Graham Norton & Pets At Home just RT'd. One quick question though after reading the news article, is Toffee a trainee Guidedog or a rescue dog? The story said the guy went to Wales 4 weeks ago and collected Toffee.

2015-06-02 16:42 lin

BBC Oxford travel retweeting

2015-06-02 16:32 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Tx...keep those shares circulating.....its going barklistic!

2015-06-02 16:04 BUBBLES

Probably done already but 101 to report missing and local dog wardens for the area. Someone must have seen him at the station area. Is his chip up to date with any new phone number or moving house. Hope Toffee is home very soon.

2015-06-02 15:30 lin

If i remember correctly there is a taxi rank ax the road which will have huge queues if anyone is actually in Oxford

2015-06-02 15:16 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Tx Kitts and everyone..Am loving see that share button going up and up...and remember a share from our site goes to on average 50 friends of each person who shares on FB...so we are now looking at around 25,000 shares! Someone must know where Toffee is!

2015-06-02 15:09 kitts007

Tweeted like crazy (I'm @NDK72) got some big retweets from PupAid, Harry Spaniel and a few more. Tried some celebs so see what happens. A few of us did this when Guidedog Tess went missing in Scotland last year. Keeping fingers and toes crossed that Toffee returns.

2015-06-02 14:56 Toffee

Please help to find toffee he was my dog happy to give a reward

2015-06-02 14:54 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Tx Lin! Well done...I don't have any idea about twitter..or time to do...so really appreciated!

2015-06-02 14:34 lin

Virgin ec aware as well so all trains should be covered. Cross Country trying to alert trains themselves.

2015-06-02 14:14 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Update from owners friend who will be posting shortly..it appears Toffeee slipped his lead before going through the barrier...but as we all know...he may have got through...or may still be in the area of the station. If anyone in this area could help by putting up posters that would be greatly appreciated.

2015-06-02 14:08 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Owner is on Radio Oxford this afternoon.

2015-06-02 14:05 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Tx Ladies!

2015-06-02 13:52 Observant Citizen

Shared publicly for Toffee Dog and also on Doglost Oxfordshire...x

2015-06-02 13:18 lin

first g w and cross country retweeting

2015-06-02 13:08 lin

have tweeted to virgin ec and cross country

2015-06-02 12:54 DogLostNicky - Area Co-ordinator London, Home Counties & Police Liaison

Sharing on facebook. Hope he is found safely soon x

2015-06-02 12:39 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

TX!

2015-06-02 12:31 DogLostRiverlady

circulating on twitter......TOFFEE Golden Guide Dog Lab MISSING http://bit.ly/1I8sUDm #Oxford train station #OX1 Possibly on a train Plz RT

2015-06-02 12:03 Gino

Alerts sent to helpers in OX1-5,13,14,29,33,44.

2015-06-02 12:03 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Twitter alerts requested.

2015-06-02 12:03 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Have advised owners friend to contact the station and ask to see the CCTV footage and also to ask her friend which platform he was on and where the trains go as may have to do alerts to a wider area.