Lost: Black & Sable German Shepherd Cross Male In North West (M30)

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2007-08-28 12:14 UNKNOWN

be safe and show your self x

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2007-08-24 18:35 Jaspbenswood

Got your message Paul - thanks for that x

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2007-08-22 20:36 Knoxy

Vicky, Worsley Woods are not near Pilkinton's. They are close to Junction 13 where the accident happened in March of this year. Walked around the woods for about four and a half hours. Spoke to a lot of Dog Walkers etc. and put some more posters up. The site is 30 hectares in size. I will ring you tomorrow. Paul x

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2007-08-22 12:57 Jaspbenswood

Knoxy - Is this the woods near Pilkington tile factory? I've been away with work for the last couple of days and will hopefully be able to make it home tonight. I still need to poster Butterstile and Hilton lanes in Prestwich so if I make it home I'll get out there - good luck x

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2007-08-21 11:38 Knoxy

I'm going back to the original crash area just of the M60 near Worsley Woods tomorrow during the day. I am going to have a good look around for any signs. Wish me luck, I'm not giving up yet. Paul

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2007-08-13 12:43 Jaspbenswood

Annette rang me this morning and my heart was in my mouth but unfortunately still no news. The search continues I'm afraid.

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2007-08-13 11:34 doglover123

Any more sightings or news on Rahner. Stay safe sweetie. xx

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2007-08-06 21:24 Jaspbenswood

I've not been able to get out this weekend due to problems at home. I contacted Prontaprint and they quoted ?125 for 1000 posters. Unfortunately I can't stump up the cash but I'm willing to arrange it for you Annette if you want me to go ahead?

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2007-08-01 21:58 Keelah

press release is done and ready to go whenever you guys are!!!!

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2007-08-01 20:56 Jaspbenswood

I'm going to do Prestwich village postering on Saturday morning.

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2007-08-01 15:54 Knoxy

Have spoken to Rahner's Mum today. No need to panic, I'm on the case. Paul

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2007-08-01 09:46 Knoxy

Smokey, yes there is a Hilton Lane in Prestwich, it has a junction with Butterstyle Lane. This is where the Bury Dog Warden was called out. Telephone or e-mail me with any info. Paul x

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2007-08-01 08:54 Angelita

Can we get a postcode for the area? then helpers can be emailed

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2007-07-31 20:57 Smokey

Knoxy how far is HILTON LANE from the sighting. Is Hilton Lane in Prestwich?

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2007-07-27 20:11 Smokey

The sighting by the Bury dog warden was over two months ago. Prestwich, Phillips Park and Whitefield are all very close. Where he was seen in Prestwich is not an area where it is the done thing to have stray dogs roaming around. If he was still there I am sure it would have been reported to the dog wardens by now. I noticed an Irwell Valley walk as I was near Wardly today I will go for a walk along it, it is open fields with the motorway in the distance. Kearsly is not far from his home and Whitefield, Phillips park area is before Kearsly. He must be around somewhere come on Rahner be brave and show yourself again. Annette.

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2007-07-27 11:12 Jaspbenswood

I'm going to get some emails fired out to printing companies to see how much posters will cost - I think as the area of sightings is become bigger we need to get as many posters out there as we can and unfortunately it's not something my printer can manage.

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2007-07-26 19:17 BAC

Had a drive around Butterstyle Lane, Prestwich put a poster in the Chineese takeaway. A few of the other shops would'nt display one. There are some more shops round the corner from the chineese maybe they will display one-I ran out of time. Took a poster to Dogsrus which is not far from Butterstyle Lane. If someone has some spare posters perhaps we could meet up over the weekend and poster around Prestwich. From the area of the original car accident upto Phillips park is virtually all countryside. Babs

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2007-07-26 15:36 BAC

Going to have a drive around is there anyone who can give me some posters. Babs 07960814035

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2007-07-26 12:18 Knoxy

Jaspbenswood, it was my Animal Ambulance. I work for PetMedics. I was all over the Phillips Park and surrounding area yesterday putting up posters etc. I sent you a PM. Check the other site as well. Paul

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2007-07-26 11:14 Jaspbenswood

Oh and I forgot to mention there was an animal ambulance outside Phillips Park the other night - was that anyone from here? It didn't have a number on - it just said animal ambulance. If it wasn't anyone from here it may be worth seeing if we track them down?

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2007-07-26 11:11 Jaspbenswood

Yes Annette has mentioned Prestwich in a call to me yesterday - as this is where the in-laws live I'll try and get round this weekend and poster all shops and pubs in the village. Annette also mentioned a particular road name so I'll head down that way also. However, I do still think it's worth us keep checking Phillips Park too as that was the most recent sighting. I'm thinking of just going to a printers and getting 500 posters made up and just spend a whole day postering from Phillips Park to Prestwich (will have to check funds first though) I'm hoping to get up there again today.

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2007-07-26 11:08 Smokey

Had a phone call from a Bury dog warden, who said she was called out to catch a dog ,who she thinks was Rahner. This was about two months ago, she mentioned his red collar and that he was covered in mud and agitated. The sighting was Butterstyle Lane Prestwich, this would link to recent sightings. Her phone call came as a result of an emailed poster received yesterday. I have given details to Knoxy. Thanks once again.

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2007-07-26 01:10 Angelita

Thanks Jaspbenswood & Knoxy - as you say need to leave food as well as owner's scent trails in that area

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2007-07-25 18:10 Knoxy

Been up and down Phillips Park Road West again to-day. Put a few more posters up etc. Also made some enquiries in other parts of Whitefield and Prestwich quite close to the area of the sighting. Nothing positive to report today. Will keep nose to the ground and keep looking. Paul

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2007-07-24 10:44 Jaspbenswood

I went back to Phillips Park last night and noticed there have been more posters added on Park Lane. I also noticed that there is a different contact number. Should I be added this number to any posters I'm putting up? When walking around the park I noticed there are a lot of empty buildings etc so had a look through windows and over walls into barns to see if I could see any sign. There are numbers on gateposts so Bri has suggested I get in touch with the council to see if I can get the ordnance maps so I'm going to try that today. Brian knows the area much better than I do so he's suggested a walk today starting at the river and coming back into the park. We are also going to check Clifton - once again I'll be taking posters. I hope I can report back with some good news later on x

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2007-07-24 10:41 Knoxy

Put some posters up last night down Phillips Park Road. This is the road which runs between the entrance to Phillips Park and the motorway footbridge close to the Pilkington Tile Factory. The ground was quite wet after the rain and I was unable to find any tracks in the mud. It might be a good idea to start putting food out along the footpath as this would appear to be the closest point to the sighting by the owners family. This path is quite remote and for personal safety it would be best if the person leaving the food was accompanied by a second person. The path is very remote. On a course today and Wednesday so I will visit the area again on Thursday night. If anyone needs any assistance, please contact me by PM or e-mail. Regards, Paul

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2007-07-23 14:41 Jaspbenswood

the taxi driver who ped me off last night lives on Park Lane which is the road that leads to Phillips Park. He said he saw a wolf like Alsatian dog a couple of weeks ago when he finished his shift. It was 3am - I'm going to posters in at the base and put more up on the residential side on lamp posts. And yes I can come out and help tonight, I'll see you there - what time are you thinking?

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2007-07-23 14:19 Smokey

Babs will try and phone you, I passed on you message to Knoxy.

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2007-07-23 14:01 Knoxy

Sent "Babs" a PM, with my contact number. Knoxy

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2007-07-23 12:09 Not known

Babs send Knoxy a PM and see if he is available.

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2007-07-23 10:53 BAC

I can go out at dusk tonight in the area. Is there anyone else who could come. Its not an area I want to be around late into the evening. babs

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2007-07-23 09:23 Angelita

They usually come out very early at first light when rabbits are out, or as you say at dusk.

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2007-07-23 01:40 Smokey

Family went out this morning but did not see Rahner or his friend. I suspect they will only surface at dawn and dusk. I am going to contact MEN tomorrow to put an add in for him.

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2007-07-23 01:01 Angelita

I can laminate posters if needed. Failing that we usually put posters into an A4 plastic wallet (upside down), seal/ wrap round with sellotape.

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2007-07-22 12:15 Jaspbenswood

I had another look yesterday afternoon but to no avail. I did notice the posters have been moved into the inside of the notice boards so they won't get wet so big thanks to the person who did that. I'm off to Manchester Dogs Home dog show now x

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2007-07-20 10:36 Angelita

Brilliant work guys! Smokey are you scent trailing the area they've been seen? Wonder if this ties in with the "black alsatian type dog" seen on the 16th of April as that was seen at 6.30 am. Have asked wagon drivers to keep a look out as they are passing.

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2007-07-19 18:00 BAC

Just back from walking around the area. Spoke to several dog walkers. There are lots of posters everywhere so I think lots of people will become aware. I am away now till Sunday, so good luck to anyone helping in the search. Babs

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2007-07-19 13:43 BAC

I will take a walk around the area this afternoon. Babs

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2007-07-19 13:10 Jaspbenswood

Spoken to Annette and her daughter is going up on Sunday morning - early doors! I'm back on Saturday but not sure what time yet so I'll call in with my dogs when I get back. I'm also going to try and get there early sunday. Jazzi and Annette have my number so please text me with any updates. I'm going to Manchester Dogs Home dog show on Sunday too with posters and for other dogs missing in Manchester - any help would be greatly appreciated x

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2007-07-19 13:00 Keelah

well done you guys - fabulous work!

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2007-07-19 12:32 Knoxy

Just returned from the area of the sightings. Afraid nothing positive to report. Spoke to 4 dog walkers all within half a mile of the blue bridge that crosses the motorway into Phillips Park. 2 walkers reported seeing only 1 long haired GSD during the day on Wednesday. This dog was reported as being 6 to 8 years old with no collar. This could be Rahners friend!!. I have also been down to the foot bridge that is closest one to the River Irwell. I spoke to a Farmer down that lane and left my number with him. He said he hadn't spotted any stray dogs during the past week or two. I have left posters down by this foot bridge and on the trees estate. I am working the night shift tonight so I will visit the area late tonight and very early on Friday morning between 4 and 6 am. Paul x

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2007-07-19 10:58 Unknown

You are all doing a garand job out there in getting Rahner and his new friend home you deserve all the luck there is possible as does everone else on this site does to get your dogs home. Stay safe Rahner and friend until they get you xxxx

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2007-07-19 09:06 jacky-uk

Really good news isn't it? It always amazes me that lost dogs can stay safe for so long, be undercover and then suddenly they are spotted! Hoping that there is a reunion very soon! x

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2007-07-19 07:52 DogLostGlynafon

What good news, these frequent sightings at one place make it sound as though these two dogs may well be "based" very near to this bridge if seen there three times in one day. Almost sounds as though Rayner is keeping watch for his master's car doesn't it, bless him? Let's hope this leads to something positive at last and that both dogs are home and safe. Wish I was near enough to help find them, my admiration goes out to those who are and are working so hard and to Rayners owners who continue to remain positive that he will return to them. Fingers crossed!!!

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2007-07-19 01:57 Smokey

Knoxy I have sent you two emails and have tried your mobile. I will try again today. Thanks once again.

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2007-07-19 01:43 Smokey

Thank you so much, at least I now know I have not lost my marbles. I just know they will be found. I wonder if Rahner still has his red collar on. When seen crossing the walkway it was to the left as my son in law looked up. He said it was near Pilkingtons tile factory and that there was grassland near. It would be typical of Rahner to go with another dog as he was brought up with two others and to bark as he often did in play. Smokey

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2007-07-19 00:56 Jaspbenswood

Right I've been out searching with my friend, however, we did get a bit lost and didn't end up at the bridge we should have gone to originally, however this was the correct bridge. I've been over into Phillips Park Hall and put a couple of posters up on the notice boards round there, I have also put one on the blue bridge that goes over the motorway. I have put a couple on lamp-posts just outstide the entrance. I then went into Sedgeley Park RUFC and found an extremely helpful man sat at the bar. I asked if I could give him a poster to put up for a missing dog ............. lo and behold he asked if it was 2 alsatians as he and some of his friends were discussing it the previous night! Apparently both of the dogs were sat on the bridge from 4.30am yesterday, it was noted that they were also there at 6.30am and 4pm. The man in the rugby club rang a friend who lives in the cottages at Phillips Park Hall and The Parkfield pub just a little further up the road. This man has definitely seen both of these dogs - he's out with his dogs early am. He took a note of contact details and I think he may call you tomorrow. He is going to inform his neighbours and as he lives there I would imagine he knows the majority of the dog walkers so hopefully this would lead to more information being passed on! I have been told if these guys find the dogs - I'm buying the first round ha ha. I have left a voicemail message for the owner (sorry I don't know your name) but these fella's were more than helpful and you now have more than one confirmed sighting. I really hopes this helps x

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2007-07-18 20:32 Jaspbenswood

other half is going to email Rahner's poster out to his fishing buddies that go on Clifton - he's also going to put a link on a fishing website that has a forum for anyone that goes on there - I'm still after going tonight so i'll beg and plead with my mate x

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2007-07-18 19:29 Jaspbenswood

I've got 20 posters printed but can't get up there - I'm hoping my friend I'm meeting later would be willing to drive up and help me - I'll try and do the stables and the pub etc

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2007-07-18 12:11 Jaspbenswood

I'll put my number on there as well in case the other lines are engaged. Hopefully they'll be a few people fishing on their that may have info x

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2007-07-18 12:07 Jaspbenswood

No worries - I'm hoping to get up there tonight as I'm away this weekend - will post with further info later on x

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2007-07-18 08:04 Angelita

Jaspbenswood if you can do Clifton Country Park area that would be good, maybe a note on the posters saying if seen please don't try to catch him or chase but to ring the owner or Doglost asap?

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2007-07-17 22:10 doglover123

This is good news but at the same time worrying if he and his friend are near the busy roads. As has been said GSD'S are very intelligent so lets hope it is true and they are both caught. Stay safe sweeties. xx

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2007-07-17 21:32 Knoxy

JUst returned from my second visit today to the area where Rahner was sighted. I have been over the 3 walk way bridges that cross the M60 between junctions 16 and 17. I regret to say that I have found no trace. I will return again on Wednesday morning. With regard to Smokey's question as to where Rahner would be taken if he were picked up in that area, then he would be taken to Manchester Dogs Home or if out of hours to PetMedics. If he is picked up, I will be the 1st to know and will advise etc. Regards, Paul. PS. Last but not least, I need to speak to Rahners Mum (Smokey). I have tried to contact you many times today. You have my contact details, PLEASE CONTACT ME Wednesday morning between 9.00am and 10.00am. It is most important.

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2007-07-17 20:28 Jaspbenswood

Might be worth a walk around Clifton marina? Lots of dog walkers, people fishing on their, picnics tables etc also a farm - I'll get up there tomorrow and poster like mad with Bri. Also, I know a few HGV drivers that use the M60 frequently so I'll give them all posters to keep in the cabs - i'm sooo pleased he's been sighted! I hope he shows himself more now and stops hiding himself away! Hope you can catch his friend too x

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2007-07-17 20:21 Smokey

If Rahner is picked up, does Knoxy have any idea where he might be taken. Please do not say Leigh. Do you think it is worth putting another add in the local paper? Please advise.

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2007-07-17 20:08 Smokey

Rahner's Mum here. I can't believe the news I have got goose bumps, butterflies, you name It I've got it. He was seen by my son in law this morning. He was on his way from Whitefield to Kearsley on the M60. As he approached junction 16, he looked up and saw Rahner with a big GSD, crossing the walkway over the motor way. Rahner was keeping up the rear and was barking, he appeared to be wild, but I still love him. I spoke to my son this evening who did not believe me at first, that Rahner had been spotted, but when told it was a family member who spotted him, he was over the moon. The fact that he is alive and barking is absolutely brilliant. As a point of interest Kearsley is about 5 or 10 mins away from Rahner's home. Can I take this opportunity to thank you all for all your messages and a big thank uou to Margaret, who has been invaluable. Please God we can find the little monkey before he realises he is a male. x

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2007-07-17 19:58 Unknown

Well fantastic news come on Rahner and your friend be seen again and you can both go home. Good luck to everyone and stay safe you two until you are found xxxx

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2007-07-17 19:28 doglady

This is the GSD in him so cleaver, I'm sure you will have him and hes friend home soon. Good luck

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2007-07-17 16:49 Yasa

Fantastic news. So pleased he is well, and has a friend. Good luck to everyone, and praying they both come home soon x

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2007-07-17 16:08 Tracy2306

So pleased he has been spotted, along with his companion. Stay safe both of you!! Hurry home love Tracy x x x

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2007-07-17 15:37 Not known

Knoxy has called, no further sightings to report. He will more than likely post on here later.

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2007-07-17 15:05 tesse0larry

fantastic news - fingers crossed he home safe and sound soon.

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2007-07-17 13:13 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Brilliant news, just what everyone has been waiting for. Fingers crossed he is home soon. Jan xxx

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2007-07-17 12:56 BrodieMurphy

Great news that there has been a sighting and even greater news that he is not on his own. Hopefully this will lead to two blues very soon and it does seem that they at least have some road sense. Wishing everyone involved in the search lots of luck. Wish I was closer to help but too far away. Stay safe Rahner (and friend) until you are both found xxx

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2007-07-17 12:30 BAC

I can help with any searching to be done and I know the area quite well. Let me know where the latest sighting has been. Babs

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2007-07-17 11:51 Angelita

Have informed OH of the location, he is a wagon driver and is going there atm, will speak to highways people and industrial workers as they are there early mornings. Have asked that if seen they do not try to catch him but to ring as soon as sighted.

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2007-07-17 11:40 jacky-uk

Stay safe Rahner - and your friend x

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2007-07-17 11:31 Not known

An approximate location is now known, Knoxy is aware and dealing with this sighting.

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2007-07-17 10:40 Mr Bojangle

good luck everybody! Tracey

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2007-07-17 10:37 Knoxy

Great news just what I?ve been waiting for, but I need to know exactly where he was sighted. Not just somewhere on the motorway. I will need to get permission off the relevant authorities to carry out any proper search. You can?t just stop on the hard shoulder or anything like that. Very strict Health & Safety rules apply at all times on motorways. Please let me have the full details by PM, e-mail, text or telephone call. Paul x

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2007-07-17 10:35 muns

Could it be Jamieson with him?M x Possibly -nearest area though could be a dog not advertised on here or one 'dumped' from another area??

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2007-07-17 10:29 muns

Oh Bless em both-so hope you can find them -they obviously have worked out when the road is a bit quieter in early morning and shown some road sense but hec full on search and capture required-the sightings give so much more incentive and meaning to the searchers-need to pull out all the stops now-wish I were closer....... M x

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2007-07-17 10:23 DogLostGlynafon

Amazing news though not good that he was crossing the motorway! This must cheer up his owners after all this time. I'm praying that he and his "friend" can be found soon and hopefully both be reunited with their owners. PLEASE RAYNER STAY OFF THE MOTORWAY UNTIL YOU CAN BE FOUND,SO MANY PEOPLE ARE TRYING TO BRING YOU HOME!

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2007-07-17 10:09 Unknown

Amazing. I wonder who his friend is ? !!

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2007-07-17 09:55 Keelah

oh wow - that has made my morning, unbelievablexx

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2007-07-17 09:42 Angelita

and that was 6.30 am so I think we were right about him staying where he was!

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2007-07-17 09:40 Angelita

I was thinking about him this morning and checked his page! (The sighting on 16th April was by a wagon driver who reported seeing a dog like a black German Shepherd)

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2007-07-17 09:34 Not known

Message left for owner for a rough location of sighting.

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2007-07-17 09:34 UNKNOWN

I had better give Knoxy a call as he may be out and about round there.

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2007-07-17 09:29 DogLostSherlock Bones Police Liaison Co-ordinator

Oh thank goodness!! wooo hooo so our theories were right - he's stayed local, i'm sooo happy! Owner needs to continue to scent in the area - do we have a trap up north at all? Is Knoxy able to assist?

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2007-07-17 08:47 UNKNOWN

SIGHTING OF RAHNER BY A FAMILY MEMBER AT 7 AM THIS MORNING. He was crossing the motorway with a German Shepherd not far from the area we have been looking. This is the first sighting of him since he escaped after RTA on 21 March.

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2007-06-28 12:51 Jaspbenswood

Has the article led to any information being received?

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2007-06-20 08:43 Gayle

Rahner is featured in this week's Countryman's Weekly.

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2007-06-15 09:16 UNKNOWN

jainw we are very sorry for the loss of your dog. It was kind of you to go again to put out food under the circumstances. Knoxy is around that area most days, so please work out something between you, we don't want to put you under any extra pressure. I have sent you his mobile and email numbers. You are right, there have been no actual sightings of Rahner, we just have the recent prints and some very helpful advice plus logical assumptions. This is going to be a long patient effort.

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2007-06-15 09:07 UNKNOWN

jainw, Knoxy has offered! Will PM you his contact details now.

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2007-06-14 21:40 jainw

I had started to put food out, but my dog was ill and has now gone to the Bridge so I couldn't go. I went again tonight. Still no sign of him. J

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2007-06-14 20:59 Jaspbenswood

Owner just called me - RAHNER HAS NEVER BEEN SIGHTED SINCE THE DAY OF THE ACCIDENT - i read a previous post wrong so apologies for the confusion.

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2007-06-14 20:45 Jaspbenswood

Reply from owner to say that there is no news yet. Nobody is putting food out regularly to where Rahner was spotted. Is there anyone that can help? Even if it means taking turns with someone else? Alternate nights maybe?

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2007-06-14 20:41 Jaspbenswood

I have text Rahner's owner to see if any updates.

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2007-06-11 12:40 Jaspbenswood

I didn't manage to get to Leigh yesterday as my lift fell through due to engine problems - sods law eh?! I've just rang Manchester Evening News back but the person I need to speak to is on his lunch at the moment. I have left my contact details and will hopefully get the rates of ad's this afternoon. I'll post again with details as and when I receive them.

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2007-06-10 09:47 Jaspbenswood

Went to MDH yesterday and not even a possible lookalike unfortunately. His poster is still up in there reception and they allowed me to look in the stray "7day" kennel and I also had a look in the rehoming kennels. I've text my Dad asking him to take me to see my brother in Leigh so I'll check Leigh Animal Sanctuary while I'm there. Is there any luck with putting the food out?

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2007-06-09 14:37 doglover123

I keep checking to see if there is any good news about this boy. Fingers crossed she will be found soon. Bless her. Stay safe sweetie. xx

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2007-06-09 12:51 Jaspbenswood

I've just had an email off Manchester Evening News - I'm going to contact them again on Monday re posters in paper for Molly, Rahner, Russell and Tilly. I'm just off out round the dogs home and sanctuaries etc i'll post with any news again later on. Vicki xxx

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2007-06-07 20:05 Keelah

come on rahner we are here to help you. get the trust in those helping you and show yourself darlingxx

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2007-06-07 18:00 Jaspbenswood

Poster emailed to dogwardens@manchester.gov.uk

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2007-06-07 12:13 Yasa

I havn't forgotten you Rahner and Smokey, and all the good people on here. Really rooting for you, and checking in here all the time. Good Luck to all of you. I really want this dog home x

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2007-06-07 10:00 Knoxy

Wonder if Knoxy could help? Send me a PM with the full details of what, where and when etc.

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2007-06-07 00:41 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Smokey rooting for you. Jan xxx

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2007-06-07 00:34 Smokey

Thank you all so much,especially Margaret. You have given me the courage to go on. I know he is frightened and missing the company of his master. I wish he had the maturity to seek human help. For those helpers who know the area, the accident happened where the junction of the M602 joins the M60 going towards Bolton, the junction after this I think is Junction11, which would be right for Worsley.As I am not sure of the area, the nearest land to the accident was the Grange farm. Police went down to junction20 after the accident but he was no where to be seen. Unfortunately the accident could not have been at a worse place as the land running along the side of the motorway is open farmland. If I can help in any way or if anyone can point me in any direction I will search for ever for him. An innocent angel (who was the victim of an idiot,) who does not deserve what happened to him. Smokey.

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2007-06-06 23:43 UNKNOWN

jainw, thank you, hope he comes to eat the food.

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2007-06-06 23:04 Akita Mayhem aka Leighanne

I have a friend who is a truck driver at Trafford, i have given him small posters of Rahner to hand out to other truckers, and A4 size ones to put in their windows, they drive all over Manchester, Bolton, Wigan, Didsbury etc.

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2007-06-06 22:11 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

jainw and jaspbenswood well done. Leigh Cats & Dogs Home do have a poster of Rahner on their notice board I seen it when visiting there for the first time last Saturday . Jan xxx

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2007-06-06 21:51 jainw

Jaspbenswood - I will go to Peggy Henderson, as it is just round the corner from me - and will save you a job. I think the owner keeps checking with MDH. I went and left some sardines and food tonight and am hoping to be able to go regularily for a few days at the same time.

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2007-06-06 21:40 Jaspbenswood

Well I'm really cheesed off - not one acknowledgement to the email's I've sent so far - how flippin annoying - I'll carry on sending them and I'll be down at Manchester Dogs Home, Peggy Henderson's and Leigh Animal Sanctuary on Sunday - once I can rope my dad into being the taxi service for the day

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2007-06-05 22:53 Grannybags

Handed out some posters tonight and a few dog walkers in the area already know about rahner so that is good news, has there been any sightings of him, not heard from smokey yet. All my fingers and toes crossed he is found safe and well soon.

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2007-06-05 12:48 Jaspbenswood

Not heard anything from any of the emails I've sent yet but can't access hotmail account from work so it will be later tonight before I find out - will post again later x

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2007-06-05 12:32 Grannybags

sent a P/M to Smokey, have to go to work now but will log o later.

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2007-06-05 12:14 UNKNOWN

Hi Grannybags and welcome. We aren't putting the exact area here on site as it is private land and this is a site which anyone can read. Please would you text or PM owner Smokey (Annette) and talk to her so that she can advise and co-ordinate you with another helper to work out a plan of action.

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2007-06-05 11:30 Grannybags

Hi Just joined, I live in the worsley area, what is it that is needed to be done, i have printed some posters off, i work in the newsagents so one will be put in there today, i will get some more out after work. Where is the food being put down ? I will help if i can.

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2007-06-04 23:21 garthy

be safe and hurry on home p.g.xxx

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2007-06-04 22:45 UNKNOWN

PS Private land and permission are also involved here, so we have to respect this.

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2007-06-04 20:55 Jaspbenswood

Emails with posters of Rahner, Tilly, Lester & Russell emailed to Peggy Henderson's, Manchester Dogs Home, RSPCA Salford - asking if they haven't already got copies, if they would mind putting them up

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2007-06-04 20:32 UNKNOWN

Thanks vetnurse, not at the trapping stage as yet but will keep your offer in mind for the future.

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2007-06-04 20:30 Jaspbenswood

I've emailed Manchester Evening News, GMPTE, ADZ Media, ThinkTank Marketing asking for rates of adverts in papers, back of buses, billboards re Rahner, Tilly, Russell and Lester. I have asked them to contact me tomorrow so I'll be back then with updates. In the meantime I'm going to get on to local businesses etc asking them to put posters in windows of shops etc. Can anyone that drives to work in these area's put a poster in their car window?

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2007-06-04 20:18 vetnurse

would a dog trap help? needs to be set up in a secure place though PM if needed. xxxx

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2007-06-04 16:40 UNKNOWN

Jaspbenswood, thanks very much, will PM you my email and phone number. Don't worry about doing anything immediately, you need to talk to Annette and get this right. IMPORTANT note to all helpers - we don't want a whole load of people, we need one or two regulars whose scent he can get used to, so please don't think in terms of rounding up a search party as all that will happen is he will be scared off into another area which would be less safe. We want to keep him where he is. He hides even from known people so would not come to a stranger and would be afraid of a group of people.

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2007-06-04 13:28 Unknown

Poster changed.

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2007-06-04 12:50 Angelita

Maybe the owner of missing labrador puppy Lester could help?

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2007-06-04 12:46 Jaspbenswood

Sorry worsley isn't it? Is there any particular road name? I'll see if I can get there tonight - I don't drive so it's fairly difficult for me to get to places that aren't just on the tram lines, plus I have no idea where to go. Other half may be able to pick me up from work so if that's the case I'll get the posters printed and be on my way this evening x

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2007-06-04 12:44 Jaspbenswood

sorry - which area do you food leaving out in?

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2007-06-04 12:30 Jaspbenswood

Have forwarded Rahner's, Tilly's and Russell's poster to contact at South Trafford college and asked for them to be put on a notice board for staff and students to see.

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2007-06-04 12:29 UNKNOWN

Amendment - current location is believed to be near Junction 13 signposted Worsley.

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2007-06-04 10:51 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Owl have sent you an email suggesting some helpers to you that may be worth asking. Good luck. Jan xxx

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2007-06-04 10:08 doglover123

I do hope this lovely boy is soon found. Stay safe sweetie. xx

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2007-06-04 09:32 tori

Come home soon Rahner, your family need you safely reunited with them. Fingers crossed for a happy endingxxxx

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2007-06-04 09:12 Angelita

Wonder if Knoxy could help?

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2007-06-04 06:52 Vicktylou

Please hurry home baby you're far too young to be out alone. Im hoping this baby is back soon xx

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2007-06-04 01:15 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Annette the paw prints sound very promising and fingers crossed that Rahner is back home in the comfort of your home soon. Jan xxx

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2007-06-03 23:35 Unknown

BL1 & 2 also notified.

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2007-06-03 23:29 Unknown

Appeal for help sent out to M3 & M30-M33 postcodes.

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2007-06-03 18:43 UNKNOWN

Is there anyone in the area near J10 between Eccles and Bolton who could make a commitment to put out food regularly in a particular area. The person/people would need to be patient and dedicated and simply leave the food, NOT try to catch him. Annette was there today with a Doglost helper, and pawprints have been found which match those of Rahner's litter sister. We think he is holed up in the undergrowth. This is a real "softly, softly" job.

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2007-06-02 14:11 UNKNOWN

Just been talking to Annette, and discovered this little fellow isn't really an adult, he will be 11 months old now. He is still a pup! Old enough to do a bit of hunting, especially with one terrier parent, but still only a baby really.

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2007-05-30 12:54 Jaspbenswood

I've got contacts in Altrincham, Sale, Wythenshawe, Urmston, Flixton, Stretford, Partington, Bury, Whitefield, Prestwich etc so I'll be on the case again tonight x

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2007-05-28 16:17 Smokey

Still living in hope that he might surface. Please keep looking. Smokey.

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2007-05-23 13:58 Yasa

Hi All, still checking back on here. So sorry Rahner has not been found yet. Have just found out from Milly's page that there is a travellers site at Flixton, at the top of Mile Rd, (Carrington Lane) next to a place that sells vans? I wondered if anyone had gone down that route, as it would explain no sightings. There may be other sites too. Sorry don't know the area. I have been trying to get hold of a travellers liaison officer for the area. Have been given a telephone number to ring within the police for more information on that score. 0161 872 5050. Hope this helps.

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2007-05-21 09:25 Angelita

Thanks jaspbenswood and jainw

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2007-05-17 09:35 UNKNOWN

hi Smokey, would like to have a chat with you soon, will call you either this eve or tomorrow eve.

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2007-05-16 22:57 jainw

I will ask my friend to put a note on the Trafford MBC intranet, and see if I can get some one in Salford to do the same. What is his sister called, I have a friend who contacts pets sometimes, and needs as much detail as poss. Jane

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2007-05-15 23:51 Smokey

Many thanks Jaspbenswood. Rahner left from Didsbury the morning of the accident. I even thought at one stage he might return , as his sister is with me in Didsbury, but it is only a hope. Any help is greatfully appreciated. I still feel that if he is anywhere it will be around Eccles, Worsley or surroundiong ares. He could not have escaped from the car in a worse spot. it would be easier to find a needle in a haystack. Rahner,s mum.

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2007-05-15 11:52 Keelah

still checking on you rahner and hoping you come home soon. thinking of you and ownersx

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2007-05-14 16:17 Jaspbenswood

I've only just picked up Rahners story and how sad is it? His poor owner is very much in the wars and then this! I'll get onto vets, pet shops all I can think of in Sale and Altrincham today for you. A couple of the girls in work live near Didsbury so I'll give them posters tomorrow when I'm back in x

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2007-05-14 16:05 Angelita

We haven't given up Smokey, I have had computer problems, hopefully okay now, any sightings please let me know

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2007-05-07 23:02 UNKNOWN

Smokey, have PMd you.

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2007-05-07 22:14 Smokey

Thanks Owl.

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2007-05-07 18:27 UNKNOWN

Smokey, I will give her a call.

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2007-05-06 20:02 Smokey

Message for Cathy, have you been able to make contact of late?

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2007-05-02 20:22 Smokey

Thank you for your reassurance, but everything seems to be so negative. Sightings sound so positve, but always come to nothing. I hope you are right because I will never give up on Rahner.

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2007-05-01 21:36 UNKNOWN

The trail may appear to have gone cold, but take heart from the fact that a dog in a rural area who can catch a rabbit and has a bit of sense can survive indefinitely. There are dogs on here who have faded into the landscape for weeeks or even months and then suddenly there are sightings.

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2007-05-01 21:07 Smokey

Still no sign, but we still keep hoping. Had a call from a member of the public, who saw a dog similar to Rahner but with a light tan collar wandering around Buille Hill Park. I am trying to track down where the dog has been taken. The trail appears to have gone cold.

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2007-04-26 22:35 Smokey

Some one sent me a PM on the 24th, which unfortunately I d before reading, please resend. Have continued to visit Manchester and Leigh have also visited Cheshire. Still nothing. Had a phone call from a vets and the RSPCA in Bolton in response to paper but wrong dog. Have had several phone calls this week as a result from the add in the MEN but unfortunately not Rahner. I now fear the worse. The body of a fox /stroke dog found on an A road going towards Leigh/Wigan reported last week. Animal had been there sometime, report from local radio. Will gladly take part in any walk or search. My son is now desperate.

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2007-04-26 11:11 tesse0larry

am printing posters (whilst my boss is not looking) and will pin them in the lymm area - canal paths towards manchester etc)

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2007-04-26 11:08 tesse0larry

is it worth trying to organise a bit group search near the crash area on sunday - i can come out with my dogs? plus I can walk the ship canal from warrington towards manchester. there is lots of open land near trafford/carrington which i can try to cover.

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2007-04-24 08:01 Angelita

I emailed Buile Hill banqueting, the Buddhist centre, Eccles College. Try Red Rose Forest - 0161 872 1660, Salford Rangers - 0161 793 4219. Can anyone poster Worsley Woods? ( large area with a stream through it)

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2007-04-23 10:05 BAC

I don't think the Bolton Evening News is the best paper to have put a story in because as far as I know the readership area does'nt cover that of Eccles/Worsley-I could be wrong. The Manchester Evening News covers these areas and has a far greater readership.

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2007-04-22 17:48 Keelah

Hi all The Bolton Evening news were supposed to cover it but not sure if it went in or not. owners would know though and she hasd a copy of the press release and can send it to the manchster evening news if rthey need it. sorry but I do not have the press release on my home computer and am not at work now til next Monday.

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2007-04-20 22:16 BAC

I have seen nothing in the Manchester Evening News about Rahner-did I miss it? If not then a story should be put in there-the editor is keen on covering such stories. The paper has a broad readership.

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2007-04-20 18:43 SueW

Smokey don't forget to make calls too, just to refresh the memory of the Police and other organisations. Sorry he is still not to be found. Sue x

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2007-04-20 17:16 Smokey

Still visiting dog's homes in Manchester and Leigh, still nothing. Surely he would have sought human contact by now.

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2007-04-19 23:10 Unknown

Press advertising (and indeed posters) work long after they appear. People who have seen them may respond later - after they have seen a dog and make the connection.

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2007-04-19 08:32 Smokey

If dog in park was Rahner he could have headed back to Eccles or Salford. Both built up areas with busy main roads. Have already advertised in local paper offering a reward but no response.

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2007-04-19 08:19 Angelita

You're all doing a great job. Babs the dog seen was on the left going Northbound, at 6.30 am, described as black, could be a farm dog but I passed on to the owner.

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2007-04-18 22:55 Keelah

Hey all The media appeal has gone out so let's hope we get some calls. I know this is really really hard and soul destroying but you are all doing a fab job with the postering and searching. Rahner's owner, please ensure you use the links you have with the police officer dealing with the case. he is allocated to your case so use him in terms of access to places etc. concentrate on the sightings and think about where rahner could have gone from the park (if the sighting was indeed him). I am too far away to be any help on the ground but my thoughts are with you

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2007-04-18 15:55 Smokey

Hi Babs sounds like the same dog I received the call about. There was another dog picked up by the dog wardens in the grounds of the school opposite but it wasn't Rahner. Thanks.

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2007-04-18 15:51 Knoxy

Smokey I have PM'd you. I am working again tonight and I will try and get over to the area close to Junction's 10, 11 and 12. I do not think we should be looking towards Davyhulme etc. it is on the wrong side of the Manchester Ship Canal. We should stick to the north of the canal.

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2007-04-18 14:53 BAC

Had a drive up Eccles Old Road and walked round Buile Hill Park. Spoke to several dog walkers who walk there daily, no recent sightings. One lady said she had seen a similar dog over a week to two weeks ago. She could'nt be sure if it was Rahner-just remembers seeing a GSD on it's own. I have left posters at the Estate Office, De La Soll College (opposite park) and one with countryside wardens who work in the park. I also spoke to several of the gardeners working in the park. So, lots of people their now aware to keep an eye open. Babs

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2007-04-17 23:57 BAC

I will take a drive around the area tommorrow morning, and have a walk around the park.

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2007-04-17 21:13 Smokey

Received a phone call this evening of a sighting of a young black/tan dog similar to a X GSD. Running in a frantic and distressed state in Buille Hill Park on Eccles Old Road. The sighting was two weeks ago. Have visited park and will poster tomorrow. If he was picked up by wardens /pet medics, he would have gone to Leigh Dogs Home. Rahner is not there.

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2007-04-17 17:39 BAC

The A57 passes along side all the open land between Eccles and the Manchester Ship canal. There are several places around here. Barton Aerodrome, Eccles Cemetary on the Northbound side of Mway. Winton park playing fields is on the southbound side, and the area is a lot more built up this side. The A57 leads all the way from Salford to past warrington-passing alot of open land. The A57 is south of The Grange farm but north of the Ship canal..

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2007-04-17 17:19 BAC

Is that on the left Northbound or left southbound. The land between junction 10 and 11 northbound is accessed via Davyhulme countrypark/Milenaim walk I think-close to the Ship Canal. Babs

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2007-04-17 16:38 Smokey

A dog was seen in a field on left after Eccles interchange. Knoxy do you know this can be accessed.

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2007-04-17 09:55 Angelita

Thanks Babs and Keelah, hoping he's spotted soon

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2007-04-16 18:06 Keelah

press release done and sent to every tv station, newspaper and radio station in the area - come on Rahner!!xx

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2007-04-16 15:42 BAC

Just back from spending the day walking the area around Worsley. Walked under the Motorway from Worsley village west towards the garden centre along the canal. No sighting. Have put posters in the following. Novotel/Brewers Fayre/Marriott Hotel and Country club/Hanover Court/Bridgewater Hotel/St. Marks Church/Courtyard House Pub Worsley/Worsley Library closed posted in letter box/Tung Fong Resteraunt School Brow/Bridgewater School Worsley Rd. Babs

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2007-04-16 14:39 Not known

Thanks Knoxy

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2007-04-16 13:35 Knoxy

I was working on the M60 at around 4am this morning close to the original crash site. Had a good look around the area close to the barriers but found nothing. Went back and had another look around by the garden centre when I finnished work at 6am and again no sighting. Will keep trying. Paul

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2007-04-16 11:25 Smokey

Thanks Angelita, have replied.

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2007-04-16 08:07 Angelita

Have sent you a pm smokey

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2007-04-15 09:59 BAC

Round the back of St. Marks there is miles of open countryside with a path running under the motoway. You can drive your car down the path which I did on Friday and also asked around the church. The church was closed perhaps someone could pop a poster in today (Sunday). I have no printing fascilities at the moment. Babs

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2007-04-14 19:57 SueW

Worsley Brow seemed to have places worth checking and leaving posters (pubs etc) and St Marks Church if not already done. Sorry info previously left not available, so this is from memory. Sue x

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2007-04-13 18:41 Smokey

Out in Malkinwood last night also walked along canal and searched undergrowth.Returned today , put poster in local corner shop. Spoke to residents. Visited Worsley garden centre and scout campsite, searched area around boating lake and secented area. Left poster at garden centre. Thanks Knoxy for the map. It would be easier to find a needle in a haystack. Surely he must surface soon and seek human contact. Rahner's Mum. Thanks again for all your help, you have all been brilliant.

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2007-04-12 23:54 Unknown

Yasa, there is a line that runs east-west immediately south of the M60/M62 junction which goes under both motorways. Not sure if it is the tram at that point or railway. I'll check and inform appropriate body.

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2007-04-12 23:30 Yasa

Dont like to mention this, but are there any railway lines ? I do hope there are none that are very near. Stay safe Rahner boy x

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2007-04-12 22:09 Yasa

So sorry that Rahner is still not home, but am pleased that owner now has help on the ground to continue the search. I am available again now, if there is any more emailing etc you need help with. Good luck, and thinking of you all. x

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2007-04-12 18:30 DogLostSherlock Bones Police Liaison Co-ordinator

Reposted post :o) Keelah - Press Officer (Wales) @ 18:16 - 12/4/2007 owner is out and about tonight again, the dog that was found deceased by a councillor was not rahner. They are out and about tonight in the area 5m surrounding the motorway. Press release due to go out

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2007-04-12 11:35 BAC

I had a walk around Middle wood, Novotel, Worsley Hall Nurseries,Worsley Old Hall and land next to Brewers Fayre pub. yesterday. The land here is vast leading onto the Bridgewater canal. This area is north west of Junction 13. I hav'nt got facilities to print so could do with meeting someone who can give me a pile of posters. Babs

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2007-04-12 11:07 Keelah

press release has been done and sent to the owner for final approval before going to media. Rahner remains on the run, no sightings at this time but search cnntinues for him daily. Challenge for volunteers is that the land either side of the motorway is open fields and farmland and Rahner could be anywhere, he could have covered a huge distance or could be lying low and we really need that one sighting of him so we can concentrate our efforts. at the moment it is the proverbial needle for us. Please, if you are in the area, keep postering and spreading the word. Owner is devastated but very grateful for support she is receiving.

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2007-04-12 10:54 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

(Liverpool) - Majorjet @ 16:04 - 7/4/2007 e-mailed Boysnope Park Golf Club, Eccles. (Marriott) Worsley Park Golf Club (M28 area) 0161 707 6125 / 787 8687 and Worsley Golf Club, Eccles (M30 area) Tel: 0161 789 4202. Did ring worsley golf club the other day (but not sure which one as since found there are two courses) and they supplied an e-mail address worsleygolfclub@btconnect.com said they would put poster up in clubhouse. May be worth ringing and seeing if they have different e-mail addresses for each course. Jan xxx

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2007-04-12 10:52 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

(Liverpool) - Majorjet @ 1:03 - 7/4/2007 E-mailed poster to Bridgewater Marina, Boothstown Worsley (dave.bbb@lineone.net), Inland Waterways Association (iwa@waterways.org.uk), (enquiries.hq@britishwaterways.co.uk) (enquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk) Jan xxx

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2007-04-12 10:33 Unknown

Thanks, Knoxy - much appreciated.

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2007-04-12 09:46 Knoxy

Still on the case and still looking. Now putting most of my efforts into the area close to the crash site. I have been in contact with Rahners Mum via e-mail. Will be out again this afternnon, when I finish my morning shift at work.

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2007-04-04 23:50 Yasa

They are all Bolton vets by the way. Other areas can still be done. xx

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2007-04-04 23:49 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Yasa I will send them and see if they bounce back again. Jan xxx

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2007-04-04 23:46 Yasa

Have emailed as many busnesses as I have found addresses for, BUT HAVE HAD THESE VETS BOUNCED BACK. WOULD SOMEONE PLEASE SEND POSTERS TO THEM PLEASE :- (buchananvetsurmston@aol.com)- (reaganvetsblackburnroad@hotmail.com)- (areagan@hotmail.com)-(reaganboltonvets@aol.com)-(ccbolton@ukonline.co.uk)- info@boltonvets.com)- (ianbeatonvets@aol.com)-(info@pikemoorvets.co.uk)-(queensparkvets@aol.com)-vetcare@btinternet.com)-and (buchananvets@aol.com) Thanks x

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2007-04-04 23:07 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

All dog training clubs e-mailed poster in the Manchester and Northwest area on the list I found. Will do more when I come across them. Jan xx

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2007-04-04 23:05 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Paws4contacts A&O club (trainingdogs4u@hotmail.com) Reedyford DTC & GSD (reedyforddtc@hotmail.com) Rochdale DT Society (Cath@stubbsduke.freeserve.co.uk) Runcorn & St Helens DTC (OweJanice@aol.com) (Marlansh@aol.com) Swinton DTC (swinton_dog_club@hotmail.com) West Lancs (enquiries@westlancsk9.co.uk) Westhoughton DTC (bacphotography@hotmail.com) Woodley DTC (pawsdti@ntlworld.com) Grubby Paws (grubbypaws@ukpet.com

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2007-04-04 23:01 Angelita

Jan have you emailed those? Keep it up guys you're doing great! Once the owner posts who they have contacted we can concentrate on certain areas

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2007-04-04 22:45 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

By the way I have changed your name!!! LOL Jan xxx

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2007-04-04 22:43 Yasa

You're going great guns Jan. Must be on a roll. xxx

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2007-04-04 22:41 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Cheadle & Cheadle Hulme Chappelp8@aol.com (Chappelp8@aol.com) D&E Dogtraining (dogtraine@blueyonder.co.uk) Foxfold (tonyfox@foxfold.freeserve.co.uk) New Trick DT Academy (diah@waitrose.com) Newton Heath DTC (cv.edmondson@ntlworld.com) Northern Alsation & All Breeds Trg Soc (sheila@shekkeina.co.uk

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2007-04-04 22:37 Angelita

Excellent work everyone- keep it up, let's try and get posters everywhere

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2007-04-04 21:37 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Obedience UK (les.perry@obedienceuk.com). ABCDog Traning Club (paulinedurant@yahoo.com) ALLSORTS DTC (J&S@allsorts45.fsnet.co.uk) B 1st Dog Training Club (C_Lomas@hotmail.com) BAC TO BASICS (trainingdogs4u@hotmail.com) Back to Basics (wendy.lane@btconnect.com)

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2007-04-04 21:19 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Sending poster to dog training clubs first one Dog Training UK info@dogtraininguk.com. Will add when more found. Jan xx

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2007-04-04 20:49 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Smokey tried ringing you I have left you a pm. Look at the top of this page and click you have private messages. Jan xxx

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2007-04-04 20:47 UNKNOWN

Sorry Yasa, tried emailing poster to the Scout Group but it's bounced back to me too.

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2007-04-04 20:22 Smokey

Visited M/C dogs home again no sighting. Adverts have appeared in Rochdale and Ashton Newspapers also.We contacted the communication centre for the motorways when we heard about the dog on the motoway, it was a black lab. Has any one lost a bassett hound one at the M/C dogs home. it hasn't been there long. Will contact the MILLER pub which is near the canal.

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2007-04-04 20:14 Yasa

Glynafon, that sounds easy, me do the North and you do the South but it's gonna take till next June and I've got to go to work tomorrow. We need more help on this urgently as it takes so long to dig out Email addresses. we just havn't got the time. Rahners been out there too long already. Can anyone else help here please? Any areas local to the crash- pick a subject (ie dog clubs) and go for it. See Angelitas post at 15.24 for the areas. Thanks x but I'm not quick enough !!!!! Help please xx

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2007-04-04 19:50 Yasa

Can someone do that scout group for me please x

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2007-04-04 19:21 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Glynafon and Yasa brilliant work. Thanks Jan xxx

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2007-04-04 19:20 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Thanks Sue. Jan xxx

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2007-04-04 19:03 SueW

Page now back to normal......... x

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2007-04-04 19:02 SueW

If anyone wants the map link to the area please pm me. The page is groaning under the strain, lol. Sue x

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2007-04-04 18:17 DogLostGlynafon

Have emailed a lady I found out about who has connections with the libraries to see if she could help with where best to poster. Dont know whether she will reply but hoping! Cant believe we both found same information at same time Yasa!!!!! We'll get together over this tomorrow

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2007-04-04 17:42 Yasa

Gotta get off now anyway. Will catch up later. It was just when I put in trafford it threw up urmston so I just got on with what I had . Catch you later xx

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2007-04-04 17:40 Yasa

Sorry Glynafon, we have posted at the same time.

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2007-04-04 17:39 Yasa

Well it's not easy, but have made a start. By chance came across this site (www.urmston.net/clubsandgroups.asp). There maybe similar sites for the other areas we need to target. It has taken me ages to get this far, but from this page I have Emailed posters to the following groups (AND ASKED FOR ANY POSSIBLE HELPWITH POSTERING) -Ist Flixton Scout Group,-3rd Davyhulme Scout group,-FlixtonDog training Club,- Manchester Equestrian Centre, -Trafford Millennium Volunteers,-and the Trafford Walkers, -I figgered that by targeting groups rather than one person, we may get some help. However one Email has been returned to me, and I think it's still my problem with my server, so can someone please put out an appeal for help, and forward the poster to 1st Flixton Scout Group (normanl@btinternet.com) please. Have got to get off now for a while. Once you get a head start, like the clubs and groups idea its easy. xx

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2007-04-04 17:33 DogLostGlynafon

I have found a lot of clubs of all sorts in Urmston and district with email addresses includig walkers club riding schools etc. so will make a start on those and then see what else I can find around that area. Yasa is covering other side of motorway currently. Yasa, if you keep to north and I keep to South we won't clash. LOL

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2007-04-04 16:17 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Thanks Sue I have sent you a pm. Still not gone to work yet. Jan xx

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2007-04-04 16:09 SueW

ooppps, page is stretched now sorry...... x

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2007-04-04 16:05 Angelita

Manchester City Centre might be worth postering as the "Manchester Passion" is on Good Friday

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2007-04-04 15:59 Yasa

Thank you Angelita, that is very helpfull. x

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2007-04-04 15:24 Angelita

Transport Office at Trafford has been told (by a driver), I emailed all the rescues already, owner has visited Leigh and Manchester dogs Homes, owner has been busy contacting people and will hopefully put a list on here later today to say what's been covered so far. Meanwhile, the town nearest the junction is Urmston, East of that is Trafford Park, then Eccles above. North towards Bolton is Worsley, Swinton, Walkden areas.

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2007-04-04 14:50 Yasa

I'm going to start with Trafford and do a search on that.

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2007-04-04 14:46 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Glynafon and Yasa thanks for offering your help very much appreciated. Jan xxx

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2007-04-04 14:37 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Some of the areas have been mentioned in earlier posts I will have to look at the map. Perhaps could find any hotels in the area problem when doing a google search they only give phone numbers. Will catch up with you later got to go to work. Jan xxx

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2007-04-04 14:27 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Will not be on site until later due to work committments. Jan xxx

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2007-04-04 14:27 Yasa

Do you just want to give me a town, any town, whatever you think nearest to accident site and I'll just look for anything with Email address? Then somebody else can work on another town? What do you think on that? I feel as much use as a chocolate ironing board at the moment. XX

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2007-04-04 14:24 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Rang worsley golf club as no e-mail address on their website, spoke to admin there has been no reportings of any sightings but she kindly gave their e-mail address. E-mailed copy of poster and they will display it in the members club. worsleygolfclub@btconnect.com Jan

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2007-04-04 14:12 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

I am not familar with the area myself and until the owner comes on and lets us know we are clutching at straws. Due to work committments they are unable to post of a day and will be finishing tomorrow (Thursday) for holidays and hopefully will be able to be more active in letting us know on where has been covered. Jan xxx

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2007-04-04 14:00 Yasa

I only say, TELL US, otherwise we may waste time by covering the same ground. I repeat though that I have absolutely no clue of the area at all, but can search internet - no prob on that score. Do we know if owners have Emailed vets or dogs homes even?

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2007-04-04 13:59 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

I was on the phone last night to the owner and they are doing a brilliant job on where they have actually posted themselves and contacted the numbers mentioned in earlier posts. Now that they are able to login and leave posts the area covered can be put on the site. I have asked them to put exactly where has been done and who contacted i.e. gamekeepers etc. Jan xx

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2007-04-04 13:57 Yasa

Glynafon has already kindly offered to Email, but no one has taken her up on it so far. I am in the same boat as her, and am way out of area and can see its a massive problem but will also Email wherever I can get access to. Tell us both what we should do and we can make a start. X

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2007-04-04 13:37 UNKNOWN

Thanks for your comment on postering, Sue, and the need for people to say which bits they have done. It saves a lot of time and effort if people do that. We need a postering blitz of a 5 mile radius around the accident area, because I would bet a sackful of dog biscuits to a manky old bone that he hasn't gone far. However scared he may have been at the time, he is a GSDx so will start to do some thinking. He will also be resourceful, so may have done reasonably well on rabbits etc. He will be looking for his owner, so is unlikely to have hared off miles away from the place he last saw him. I think we need to concentrate on intensive local postering as well as calls and emails further afield.

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2007-04-04 13:36 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Thanks Sue the problem we seem to have in the North is the lack of people to actually poster. Or if anyone does poster as you have pointed out they do not leave any posts of where has been covered. If you have a copy of the area online can you please e-mail it to me. Jan xxx

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2007-04-04 13:30 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Re the sighted dog L30 Junction 10 is not Switch Island. Junction 10 is where Rahner was involved with the RTA, so could possibly have been him that was sighted. DL only got the report of this sighted dog by what was on the radio. Jan xxx

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2007-04-04 12:23 Angelita

Thanks Sue, as you say ANY info or sightings are welcome, we need sightings so we can search. Dune FM just rang re the dog reported on the 26th and they will follow up (the presenter not in until Tuesday)

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2007-04-04 12:19 SueW

I have been watching Rahners page and looking to help in any way. The one thing that I have noticed on here is the lack of helpers putting information on here of where they are postering, aside from the owner. There have been several hundred emails sent out, so I am sure there are at least half of them able to get online and tell us where you have been. Please don't be shy it is vital information in the tracking. We noticed with Merlin (KT22) that we got calls all over the county because we posted anywhere it was possible he could have reached. It doesn't matter if they are false alarms, no matter how disappointing, because the one call that matters will come and did in his case. From looking at the map I can see waterworks, further along there is housing (possibly densly placed and ideal for word of mouth). Merlin did not appear to go far from the accident area and was found within a few hundred yards. He may well have moved around, but came back. He was found in a small alley behind gardens and a gap in the hedge of someones garden. They didn't even know he was there. It was the fortune of Merlin that someone had read the missing poster at the local school and remembered. She was washing up at her sink when she saw him across the road and down the alley. Posters are what matter as well as all the local organisations. Please tell us where you have put them. Thanks everyone, Sue x

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2007-04-04 10:59 Angelita

There is a golf club at Worsley, might be an idea to give them poster, I was wondering ig he may have ran along the ship canal to avoid traffic, it runs to Warrington, any helpers that could look? Is anyone free to poster anywhere? As he may have ran towards Bolton, North East of Bolton is Rivington Pike and Rivington Barn, always busy with walkers and bikers at weekends but will be packed at Easter weekend as tradition to go there, bikers from all over the place will be there, can anyone hand out posters?

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2007-04-04 09:49 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Smokey has rang Halewood RSPCA Liverpool but I will go in person to see if he turns up there and take a poster. Jan xxx

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2007-04-04 09:48 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

The police went down the motorway up to junction 20. There was no sighting. Near to where the accident happened, just over a fence, Rahner could have jumped is open farm land and forest land. The farm is on the map as the Grange farm, which is near junction 10 on the way from Eccles to Bolton. Smokey has visited the farm and looked around, the farmer was fantastic and provided them with lists of contact numbers. If Rahner managed to cross the motorway bridge he could be in Trafford. (A dog was seen crossing the bridge rush hour the following morning again Smokey contacted security at the Trafford Centre and local authority) There was no description of the dog. If he got to the canal he could be in Boothstown /Walkden/Worsely/ Wardly/Leigh in fact anywhere. If he crossed on to the other motorway he could have headed to Liverpool.

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2007-04-04 08:37 DogLostGlynafon

I can offer some help with emailing if needed with some information about what and which areas to cover. I am not in the area so a little lost to know where to start.

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2007-04-04 01:15 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

I have just put 'free newspapers in Bolton' in google and different links have come up for various papers you may recognise some for the areas which need to be covered. Jan xxx

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2007-04-04 00:42 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Smokey there is one avenue I would take if my dog was missing. I deliver the Merseymart which is a free local paper in Liverpool, Merseyside. Each week there are lots of leaflets to be delivered with it. It may worth getting some small A5 leaflets printed and paying to get them delivered with whatever free local paper is delivered in the areas you want to target. Or approach a company that just do leaflet deliveries. If you could not go the direct route to paper, then try and find out who actually delivers any such paper etc and give them say ?5.00. Hope this helps and everyone is rooting for Rahner to come home. Jan xx

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2007-04-03 22:59 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

If you think there is an areas we need to target can you tell us the postcodes and if not already covered admin can e-mail posters to helpers. Jan xxx

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2007-04-03 22:33 Smokey

Could he have headed towards Bolton or Farnworth?

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2007-04-03 22:31 Smokey

Thank you all for your support and concern. I visited Manchester Dogs Home this evening, but again no Rahner. I intend to take Rahner's sister to visit the area near where the accident happened to see if she can pick up his scent. Fingers crossed, with no sighting I don't know if it is a good thing or not.

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2007-04-03 22:15 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Long conversation with owner they have been postering the area and visiting Manchester Dogs Home and Leigh dogs home regularly. Telephoned contact numbers left in previous posts. Placed adverts in Lost and Found sections of papers. No sightings at all. Suggested visiting area with Rahner's sister as soon as they can. Jan xxx

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2007-04-03 22:03 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Welcome on board Smokey. It makes such a difference when owners post and keep us up to date on what has been done etc. Everyone on Doglost will do their best to help you find Rahner. Jan xxx

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2007-04-02 21:35 Jan S

Nikki , Epsom Canine Rescue, has passed details of Rahner on to local GS rescue friend who will spread the word round her contacts in your area. Just read the very sad story of how this happened, I hope you can get lots of publicity, just pester and poster everyone and everywhere. Hoping for good news very soon.

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2007-04-02 20:34 Smokey

Visited Manchester Dog's Home this evening. Still no sighting. Left poster for display. Very helpful staff. Posters also displayed in and around Rochdale, which has motorway links.

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2007-04-02 20:10 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Sent admin an e-mail to check if any other areas need posters sending. Jan xxx

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2007-04-02 17:07 Angelita

Wonder if he's gone across land he could end up near Burtonwood, can we poster the area (Warrington postcode), have contacted a helper who is asking the lorry park attendant to look out as he is there all night.

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2007-04-02 15:52 Yasa

Angelita, thank you for responding to my request for someone to sort the highways numbers out . Great job. Wish I was near enough to help with the postering. x

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2007-04-02 15:41 Angelita

www.highways.gov.uk.www.moto-way.com.Dogwardens:Halton - 0151 471 7599.Warrington - 01925 442599.Wigan - 01942 703401.Manchester - 0161 234 4929.Sefton - 0151 934 3025.Wirral - 0151 647 8799.Liverpool - 0151 233 3001.Knowsley - 0151 443 2455.St Helens - 01744 456338. There is a large industrial estate at Trafford Park, can anyone poster? a large Asda opposite the trafford centre. Haulage firms would be good to contact, ask drivers, poster, email truck stops (there is one at Lymm), RAC, the AA, taxi firms, coach firms all need to be emailed the poster if anyone can help?

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2007-04-02 11:50 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Hopefully owner should now be able to post. But will not be on the site until later this evening. Jan xxx

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2007-04-02 11:28 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Thank Hannah. Jan xxx

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2007-04-02 11:15 Hannah

I found this on a forum it could be way off & im noty sure if i could be Rahner - Dog running loose at the Eastbourne Golfing Park Ltd, Lottbridge Drove, Eastbourne, East Sussex. Poss. GSD x Collie, male, youngish looking, probably under 5yrs old. He's nervous and flighty. Spent almost 2hrs trying to catch him but no luck. Golf course has railway line running along the back and 2 busy roads along the side and front. Police notified. Will call dog warden first thing Monday morning.

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2007-04-02 10:14 Yasa

I meant rung. Sorry

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2007-04-02 10:13 Yasa

I'm going to be unavailable till mid afternoon. Don't know if anyone can check the highways, roadworks departments etc? Or has this been done ? Could def do with some more troops on this one. Sorry I'm not nearer. Those numbers I gave yesterday need to be constantly run in case he gets brought in. Good luck and stay safe Rahner till we find you.x

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2007-04-02 09:08 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Thanks Jan S wish we had you lot in the North. Liased with owners mum and asked them to look at Merlin's page, they are unable to post at the moment. Any help would be greatly appreciated even if only just crosschecking with other sites etc. Jan xxx

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2007-04-02 08:51 Jan S

I hope you can take heart from Merlins story (re-united Lurcher K22) It would seem if you smother a wide area in posters you will get sightings, even when it turns out not to be him it shows people are looking, taking note, it spreads the word. Tell absolutely everyone you meet and ask them to tell everyone they know, if you can get coverage in the local papers that's great. It would seem unlikely (Iwould have thought) that Merlin was in the area, near where the accident happened and where he was found, for the whole two weeks he was missing. We will never know for sure if any of the more local sightings were him (ie the 'Island' ?) It seems likely that he did leave the area, no doubt traumatised after the accident, but then returned to near the last place he had seen his 'mum' . Sounds very good that the Farmer is prepared to look out for him 'cos Rahner may just do the same. Make sure everywhere is postered and as many people as possible informed, everyone here hoping for the same happy outcome, just wish we were nearer to help... Have contacted a friend who runs a GSD rescue in Surrey, to pass on details to anyone she knows in your area.

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2007-04-02 07:26 Unknown

Come on Rahner show yourself so you can be found young man. Stay safe darling until you are found xxxx

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2007-04-02 01:40 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Excellent work Yasa you must be exhausted now. Jan xxx

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2007-04-02 01:07 Yasa

few more numbers here of dog wardens in those surrounding areas. 0161-9122000, 01623-463189, 01623-463134, 023 8028 5131 , Leigh Animal Sanctuary 01942 671215 and 0870 7501247. Good luck Annette.

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2007-04-02 00:45 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

EMAIL on behalf of owner:.......Jan I forgot to mention that there are road works further along the motorway, not far from where the accident happened. Someone I know has a family member who presents a radio programme, he hopefully will give out some information for me. I have phoned most of the numbers but still nothing. The latest numbers I will try tomorrow but it is difficult during the day, when I am working.

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2007-04-02 00:40 Yasa

So sorry to hear all this Annette. We will do all we can to help. Have a few more numbers , but just hope all that I've given is the right area. x Here we go PDSA- 0161- 9052957, Soc. Abandoned animals-0161 973 5318, Shelters - 01204 438981, and 01204 526486. Hope this helps. Will keep looking. x

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2007-04-02 00:37 Smokey

St Francis guide him to safety.

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2007-04-02 00:26 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Annette thanks for the update. I am more than happy to copy anything over for you until you are able to post yourself. Hope your son is on the mend. Jan xxx

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2007-04-02 00:25 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

EMAIL recvd on behalf owner........ It might be useful if people knew the area that Rahner might have run to. The police went down the motorway up to junction 20. There was no sighting. Near to where the accident happened, just over a fence, which I am sure Rahner could have jumped is open farm land and forest land. The farm is on the map as the Grange farm, which is near junction 10 on the way from Eccles to Bolton. I have visited the farm and looked around, the farmer was fantastic and provided me with lists of contact numbers. He has my details and has said he will take the dog in, feed it and contact me. If Rahner managed to cross the motorway bridge he could be in Trafford. (A dog was seen crossing the bridge rush hour the following morning again I contacted security at the Trafford Centre and local authority) There was no description of the dog.Again if he got to the canal he could be in Boothstown /Walkden/Worsely/ Wardly/Leigh in fact anywhere. If he crossed on to the other motorway he could have headed to Liverpool. I have contacted Liverpool dogs home, most unhelpful, but not there. I have visited Leigh Dog's home today with no joy. The worry is that we do not know if he was injured. He is a timid loving dog and very obedient. He has never left my son's side and has been invaluable to him since he was mugged last December.I have posted adds in the Manchester Evening News and The Salford Weekly which circulates within the areas I have mentioned.There has been no response even though a reward has been offered. The add about the found GSD is not correct, the person who placed the add never found a dog , she saw one in Asda's car park..My son is unable to visit the site as his car was written off in the accident. I feel useless as I am unable to give him the one thing he wants most and that is his treasured and much loved Rahner. He doesn't care about himself or his car. His first thought after the crash was Rahner. He had to be prevented from going after him.

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2007-04-02 00:24 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Will try and ring owner tomorrow evening and talk them through how to use the site. Jan xxx

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2007-04-02 00:23 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

EMAIL on behalf of owner:...... Many thanks. Have printed off poster will take to M/C Dog's home tomorrow. I have placed a highlighted add in the Salford paper offering a reward. This paper which is circulated within a large area, but I have had no response. I have reg but I can't enter any comment on the Rahner site, I do not know what I am doing wrong. Annette

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2007-04-01 23:58 Yasa

Vets Bolton 01204-694004, 01204-397970, 01204-525066, 01204-525066, 01204-469478, 01942-842919, 01204-660066, 01204-526936, 01204-841666, 01204-694004, 01942-818845

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2007-04-01 23:50 Yasa

Mount rd Vets 0161 2230225 Pet medics 0161 799 2299 Another Petmedics 0161 7458858- Manchester St Vets 0161 6244596-RSPCA Animal Hosp. Eccles/Salford 0870 908 5311- Salford Boarding kennels 0161 6435489 Birch Boarding Kennels 0161 643 5489.

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2007-04-01 23:36 Yasa

Bolton Animal Shelter 01204 526486 (www.animalshelter,org.uk)

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2007-04-01 23:31 Yasa

Dog wardens in the surrounding areas Manchester0161 234 4929 Oldham 0161 911 4508 Rochdale 01706 647 474 Bury 0161 764 1485 Salford 0161 925 1031 Stockport 0161 474 4208 Tameside 0161 342 8655 Trafford 0161 912 4071 Bolton 01204 522 311 Buxton 0845 129 77 77 Macclesfield01625 500 500 Chester 01244 324 324 Ormskirk 01695 588 254 Widnes 0151 471 7333

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2007-04-01 23:18 Yasa

Dog warden salford District council 0161 909 6500 Email environment@salford.gov.uk

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2007-04-01 23:05 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Yasa look at my earlier post @ 23:42 - 29/3/2007 some of the possible postcodes that needed targeting. Also keelah's post 22:47 - 29/3/2007. Jan xxx

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2007-04-01 23:00 Yasa

What county are we talking about even?

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2007-04-01 22:59 Yasa

Do we know what the nearest towns are please, to where Rahner ran off?

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2007-04-01 22:56 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Will contact Nik and Keelah for media update. Jan xxx

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2007-04-01 22:52 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

E-mailed word doc A4 poster and flyers to owner. Also asked if he can register and leave posts on updates and also answer any questions etc. Jan xxx

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2007-04-01 22:42 UNKNOWN

I'm thinking about various dogs on this site who have escaped and been recovered after RTAs, and mostly they haven't gone all that far. You need obviously to talk to the highways maintenance people, but unless we find out otherwise, we should assume that he got off the motorway and look at the surrounding areas.

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2007-04-01 22:27 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Owner is going to get in touch with the Highway patrol. Does anyone know any numbers he can ring etc to see if Rahner has not been picked up?? Jan xxx

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2007-04-01 22:25 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

TEXT FROM OWNER: No word. No sighting since accident. Am starting to fear worst. Have offered reward. No respnse. I visit dogs home every evening, Feel useless.

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2007-04-01 21:05 UNKNOWN

We've just got Merlin the lurcher back who also escaped from a RTA on a motorway, so let's get all hands on deck to see if we can do the same here. Poster everywhere and put the word around, people!

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2007-04-01 17:33 DogLostGlynafon

This dog must be so terrified, I so hope he can be found. Has there been any news of the condition of his owner. Does he have family who are also searching?

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2007-04-01 00:04 Yasa

Fingers crossed jainw. Keep us posted x

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2007-04-01 00:02 jainw

There is a found GSD in the Metro News - 07966 934067, have txt owner. Hope it's Rahner jane

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2007-03-31 22:05 sheba

Pup, worth checking all missing gsd's on here just incase the one found matches a missing dog.

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2007-03-31 15:39 Yasa

Oh my, what happened to the poor little mite?

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2007-03-31 15:31 pup

Sorry everyone false alarm not the right dog but i now have a german shepherd in care if anyone has lost one.

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2007-03-31 14:17 Yasa

I think we're all hopeing for some good news on Rahner, pup. Can't help thinking about it can you? I hope this dog whoever it is can be saved. Keep us posted. x

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2007-03-31 12:47 pup

someone has just rang me about a dog in some water at ashton in makerfield they are ringing the firebrigade for help the dog was described as a cross gsd does anyone know if rahner is found?

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2007-03-30 13:20 doglover123

I do hope Rahner is soon found. Stay safe sweetie. How terrible for the owner. You must advertise as much as possible.xx

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2007-03-30 11:50 DogLostGlynafon

I wonder if this dog may make his way back to near the scene of the accident when he gets over the initial shock. That was the last place he saw his master?

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2007-03-30 08:52 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Thanks Jen fingers crossed he has not been hurt too much, poor lad. Jan xxx

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2007-03-30 07:31 Not known

Posters were sent out to the whole of M and BL postcodes.

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2007-03-30 07:27 Not known

Keelah can you send me the story you are sending out to media please jazzi@doglost.co.uk

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2007-03-30 00:58 garthy

be safe and hurry home p.g.xxx

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2007-03-29 23:42 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Some postal codes for the Eccles and Salford areas M3, M7, M28, M44. May be worth posters being e-mailed to helpers in these areas if not already sent. Jan xxx

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2007-03-29 23:16 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

E-mailed poster to merseyside pet ambulance. Jan xxx

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2007-03-29 22:47 Keelah

Thanks all for this one. Rahner has a sad story, he was being driven home when his dad's car was hit with such force the vehicle span, somersaulted and landed on its roof. the owner was trapped and Rahner, who is scared of cars and being in them, ran out through the shattered windscreen and off down the road. The poor owner. Because of this, Rahner could be anywhere - bolton, liverpool etc etc. Media going out tomorrow but, please all sightings of a dog matching this description would be welcome - no matter where in that corner of the world you live. come home soon rahnerx

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2007-03-29 22:39 lenmut

looking out in north manchester,heaton park etc,will try bury dog warden tomorrow stay safe rahner,

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2007-03-29 22:36 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Thanks for the information masie'smum, do you happen to know what the postal area is? Jan xxx

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2007-03-29 22:22 doglady

hope he is found because if he is hurt now he is on he's own, Hope he is found soon.xx

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2007-03-29 22:17 masiesmum

whilst i was driving home tonight a large german sherpard dog ran into my dads car while he was driving, we stopped but the dog had already ran off. This dog was stray and was in the weaste are of salford. On Eccles new road to be precise. hope this helps x

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2007-03-29 21:24 Vickie1

You poor thing hope you can show yourself so you can be found.

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2007-03-29 21:02 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Leigh Dogs Home on the East Lancs Road 01942 671215, Manchester Dogs? Home 0161 234 4929,Oldham 0161 911 4508, Rochdale 01706 647 474, Bury 0161 764 1485, Salford 0161 925 1031, Stockport 0161 474 4208, Tameside 0161 342 3342, Trafford 0161 912 4071, Bolton 01204 522 311, Buxton 01298 28404, Macclesfield 01625 500 500.

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2007-03-29 19:17 Unknown

Hurry home Rahner young man Stay safe until you are found xxxx

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2007-03-29 18:08 Not known

Nice one Angelita, Knoxy from Petmedics has contacted me and he will put the feelers out in the areas mentioned. Thanks Knoxy

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2007-03-29 17:58 Angelita

Try Aspen Valley Kennels- 07787 135053, Pike View Animal Rescue - 07740 174604, Middleton 0161 6262230, Chadderton 0161 627 0757, Animals In Distress - Littleborough 01706 371371, Millstream Animal Shelter - 0161 683 4194

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2007-03-29 17:45 Angelita

Owner contact Leigh Dogs Home on the East Lancs Road as they take in from a wide area, also via Petmedics, I have emailed his poster to rescues in the area

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2007-03-29 17:43 Not known

300 helpers notified in BL and M postal areas

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2007-03-29 17:39 Not known

Sheba, it could have been but we have no other description of the running dog.

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2007-03-29 17:39 Not known

Photo now on site and local helpers notified

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2007-03-29 17:14 sheba

Is this the unknown dog that was reported on 26/3, now on page 2?

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2007-03-29 16:34 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

As soon as picture is put on site and posters are emailed to helpers they need to be put up in the area a.s.a.p. lamposts, entrances to parks, vets, dog training clubs, petshops, schools, deliver to houses etc. Ask postie, milkmen and binmen to lookout. Handout smaller posters to people, especially dog walkers. Put A4 poster in car windows. rescue centres need checking regularly and preferably visited in person, by owner or someone who knows Rahner. Jan xxx

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2007-03-29 15:47 Not known

Owners have been in touch with all pounds in immediate and surrounding areas with no joy.

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2007-03-29 15:46 Not known

Owners can be contacted on 07984 736546, photo should be with us shortly.

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2004-01-01 00:00 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

I have just put 'free newspapers in Bolton' in google and different links have come up for various papers you may recognise some for the areas, which need to be covered. Jan xxx

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