Rainbow Bridge: Tan/White English Springer Spaniel Male

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2015-10-25 17:16 Unknown

So sorry fpr your loss of Sam, but at least you have closurem and was able to lay him to rest. Nightie, night Sam, sleep tight, and have fun at the bridge, now you can see, and hear. RIP+ God Blessx A~~~Candle~~~burns for Sam. Please wait for your loved ones sam at the bridge when the time is right. Run freex (HUG)

2015-10-20 09:12 DogLostCounty Pet ServicesKaren - Solstices Missing Dogs and Wiltshire volunteer

My heart goes out to Sam's family, run free beautiful boy xx

2015-10-19 12:00 ClaireC

So very sorry to read your tragic update and you have at last closure. Remember all the good happy memories that you will have of Sam and these will help to lessen the pain of parting. RIP Sam now once again young xx

2015-10-19 11:10 JulieH

How very sad to hear the news about Sam, we were all hoping for a happy ending x

2015-10-19 09:37 Meru

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

2015-10-18 23:05 DogLostMillypod (Chris) - Administrative Volunteer

So very sorry. Run free at Rainbow Bridge Sam.xx

2015-10-18 22:42 Doglover

So very very sorry to hear this tragic news about Sam. For Sam RIP dear one, you had. Good life, with a loving family and you will take their love with you. To Sam,s family, he will still be with you in spirit and by your side. God Bless you. The tears Re rolling down my face as I write, but at least you have closure. So very very sorry. Xxxx

2015-10-18 22:42 DogLostSherlock- Area Co-ordinator & Police Liaison - Avon & South Gloucestersh

I am sorry sad to read this having shared Sam to the south west groups this morning....I saw a dog so like him yesterday and it was playing on my mind to post....God bless dear dear Sam xx he will remain by your side and stay close in your hearts forever xx

2015-10-18 22:08 SueD

Oh so sorry to hear this sad news, I so hoped he would make it home. Run free Sam xxx huge condolences to his owners xx

2015-10-18 21:55 Chewitt1969

Sleep soundly old boy xxx

2015-10-18 21:16 Jaycey

RIP..Beautiful boy..Thankfully you were found and Your family can have closure..You will be tucked away in their hearts for ever xx♥xx

2015-10-18 19:21 digbysmum

Tragic. I am so very sorry and my thoughts are with the family at this sad time, who do now have closure, and able to bring dear Sam home to be laid to rest. Run free at the bridge, beautiful Sam, where my four springers will be waiting to play xxx

2015-10-18 18:53 DogLostBobble - Area Co-ordinator - Somerset & East Sussex

So sad to read about Sam, my thoughts are with his family.

2015-10-18 18:07 DogLostFergal - Area Volunteer - Cornwall

Sam's owner is having problems getting on the site. So Forwarding this message: "Please thank everyone most sincerely for their help and their messages of concern... Warmest of thanks to you and the members of your organisation. April" Thank you April, we are all sending our thoughts to you X

Last edited: 2015-10-18 18:07:43 by Fergal - Area Volunteer - Cornwall

2015-10-18 17:47 charlie and sooty

So, so sorry x my thoughts and prayers are with your family Sam. RIP Sam, Run Free at Rainbow Bridge. you captured the hearts of many xxx

2015-10-18 17:28 Marissa

So so sad I know what it is like to lose an older dog in tragic circumstances absolutely heart breaking my thoughts are with you all xx

2015-10-18 16:54 LizzyT

RIP sweet Sam. Condolences to your family and all who loved you ❤️❤️❤️❤️😘😥

2015-10-18 16:26 wibble58

So sorry sweet Sam that you didn't make it home safely. Run free lovely lad and know that your family never gave up lookiing for you. My thoughts are with your family x

2015-10-18 16:19 AlisonH

So very sorry Sam didn't make it back home. R.I.P sweetheart.

2015-10-18 16:17 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

Oh noooo. How incredibly sad. This little angel had definitely earnt his wings so God has called him home. Poor, poor owners, how awful. Hopefully, they will find some peace in that Sam is now safe in heaven, waiting for them to earn their wings. God bless sweetest Sam and your loving owners. xxx

2015-10-18 16:09 Elaine Tinker and Hemps mum

God bless Sam, thoughts are with your family xxxx

2015-10-18 15:35 Welshie

So sad. Run free at Rainbow Bridge little one x

2015-10-18 15:09 DogLostPoochpal - Regional Co-ordinator - South West - Police Liaison Team

Such a sad end, my thoughts are with his owners. Thank you to all who helped search for Sam. Back with his family at last. X

2015-10-18 15:07 Unknown

I am so sorry to read this..... Run Free at the Bridge Handsome Lad ...now at peace,young and healthy....... until you meet your love ones again... God Bless you xxxx

2015-10-18 15:00 DogLostMax - Area Co-ordinator - Cornwall & Area Volunteer - Durham & Ireland

So very sorry :( Not the result anyone wanted, but you can now go home & be laid to rest. Run free over the bridge Sam.

2015-10-18 14:50 Chilebat

Rest in peace Sam x

2015-10-18 14:36 susieq666

Very sad - I have been following him too. RIP Sam.

2015-10-18 14:23 DogLostSpringerMad - Area Volunteer, East Sussex

Very sad to read the update. I have been following since the start. Thoughts are with the owners x

2015-10-18 14:23 DogLostRavenette - Area Co-ordinator - West Sussex

Such sad news. My heart goes out to Sam's owners. Run free sweet boy xx

2015-10-18 14:00 DogLostFergal - Area Volunteer - Cornwall

So sad to have to say that Sam's body has been handed in to Vets today after being found on the mud flats. Owners had only just got in from another search around river to this message. Please accept my heartfelt condolences, we all so wished for a happier result. Run free Sam, you are very missed X

2015-10-17 23:50 DogLostFergal - Area Volunteer - Cornwall

skyninchar, the one in the link says it is now reunited, but thank you for posting

2015-10-17 16:59 skyninchar

bit of a long shot, this dog has been found by FOBK and is also elderly, just to rule it out

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153796089643083&set=gm.1507563016228136&type=3&theater

2015-10-09 08:13 Doglover

Hello Fergal, I sincerely hope that you are right. I have never lost any of my dogs but they have passed, but I know that if any dog I owned went missing, I would never give up. I realise they must be devastated and poor Sam must be in a terrible state, wherever he is. I live in Essex, so unfortunately too far away to help. My feelings go out to his family and of course without a doubt to Sam.xxx

2015-10-08 23:09 DogLostFergal - Area Volunteer - Cornwall

I don't think they have really Doglover. But as anyone who knows how it is to lose a loved pet, the emotions sink and rise then sink again, it is devastating. It is the thought of an 'en mass' arrival of people at their door, or on their phones I think, though I wouldn't dream of asking. They have done so much. It is an area where people walk, cycle, fish and canoe, every day and I took a stroll and saw quite a few individuals today. We just keep praying X

2015-10-08 22:59 Doglover

PLEASE! PLEASE! Do not give up on Sam. Think positively and never give up hope that he will be found. Please, I am praying for him and his family. Xxxx

2015-10-07 21:59 charlie and sooty

Sending hugs to Sams family xx

2015-10-07 17:38 JulieH

Heartbreaking decision to make ,thinking of Sams family x

2015-10-07 17:27 DogLostFergal - Area Volunteer - Cornwall

Sam's owner has contacted me to say that although grateful, considering how much they have already done and given Sam's age, they have lost hope. They ask that we do not do the search and allow them to put it to rest now.

2015-10-07 17:08 Doglover

My prayers are going out for you and all the helpers in your area. Come on Sam show yourself please. Xxxx

2015-10-07 12:26 DogLostFergal - Area Volunteer - Cornwall

Am going to do a search along the road and undergrowth tomorrow (11am) with Kathleen. Have put a shout out for volunteers. The road is fast and tricky in this area, so anyone who does come please park safely and walk towards the bridge over the A386 at Landcross.

2015-10-07 07:46 Unknown

aw fingers crossed for him an older dog than him was missing for days and had been caught up in wire so maybe check some nearby fields and notify farmers.....praying you find him safe xxxx

2015-10-06 22:22 DogLostFergal - Area Volunteer - Cornwall

I think the Bideford Canoe Club did a paddle as they promised, they have pictures on their page. If the hunt dog sighted on the road a Landcross was Sam, have you done a search of the undergrowth along that road where he might have got onto it from your house? I did go over that way to look about but was unable to do a proper search myself. Don't give up just yet... XX

2015-10-06 21:01 MarkS

As Sam's owners, we would like to say a big thank you to all of you for your help and concern for our dog Sam. We did search Abbotsham Rd.with no sighting of him, but we see that that particular dog has been found now.That is good news! Sam is about 13 and also blind and deaf. The chances of him being alive now seem pretty remote. We would really appreciate anyone though who is on the River Torridge fishing or canoeing to keep a look out for him as we think it is highly probable that he got into the water near the iron bridge at Landcross, just ouside of Bideford.Thank you again. We really appreciate what you are doing.

2015-10-06 20:25 Unknown

Is it possible to get someone to go up with a drone to see if they can find Sam ? xx

2015-10-06 12:00 Rose

Poor boy he must be so scared being out for a week. So hope he is found very soon x

2015-10-05 21:56 Springles

It's been posted that the dog found on Abbotsham road has been reunited with its owner so it's not Sam.

2015-10-05 20:23 DogLostCounty Pet ServicesKaren - Solstices Missing Dogs and Wiltshire volunteer

Praying for good news on Sam.

2015-10-05 17:11 Unknown

Please get found soon Sam. Everyone is so worried about you, especially your owners. Please people who live in the area please look out for him. Paws xd/

2015-10-05 12:05 susieq666

Poor old soul - I'm worried for him, but he can't have gone far... Hope you find him soon.

2015-10-04 22:17 Candyfloss

The man who took photo says it isn't Sam but he doesn't seem to familiar with breeds of dogs so it could be Sam?

Last edited: 2015-10-04 22:20:20 by Candyfloss

2015-10-04 21:30 DogLostFergal - Area Volunteer - Cornwall

Mark, or April. Please check out Found 92860 on here, sighted last night. Local people have begun looking for it in the hope it might be Sam.

http://www.doglost.co.uk/dog-blog.php?dogId=92860#.VhGKOPlViko

Last edited: 2015-10-04 21:31:54 by Fergal - Area Volunteer - Cornwall

2015-10-04 20:29 Springles

The photo was shared to Missing and found cats and dogs in Bideford, I have left a comment asking for any news, will post back here if I hear anything.x

2015-10-04 20:08 Candyfloss

Is it Sam at abbot sham road then? So worried bout this little dog

2015-10-04 19:05 Marissa

I did message the owners this morning to say that a dog was photographed on Abbotsham road in Bideford last night Sat the 3rd, The poster says it looked like a very dirty Spaniel and was just walking around in circles. Is Sam's tail docked?

2015-10-04 17:00 DogLostFergal - Area Volunteer - Cornwall

The Taddiport dog was back with his pack and uninjured the last I heard. The other posts re the Landcross dog are both copied without the original poster's details. But thanks Candyfloss for trying. x

2015-10-04 15:47 Candyfloss

i have copied this from some one called Stef Ring_ Price There is an intact male hunt dog wandering on the road by the gates to Lady Fishleighs manor, Taddiport.
Assume it's from a hunt nearby or on tarka trail.

2015-10-04 13:03 Candyfloss

Kathleen Susan Thompson posted it. I have just messaged her to see who told her they had seen a hunts dog/ spaniel

2015-10-04 12:59 Candyfloss

Fergal I re posted that! I will try find where I got it from I think it was on the Bideford banter site

2015-10-04 08:53 JulieH

Hoping for good news soon,stay safe Sam x

2015-10-03 21:27 DogLostFergal - Area Volunteer - Cornwall

Bit of a longshot posting here, but there was a fb post about a 'hunt' dog sighted on the road at Landcross, Bideford earlier this week. This is where Sam went missing on Monday, so we are trying to find the original post, or person who posted, for details.

2015-10-03 13:19 Springles

Oh that sounds really helpful, if he's gone down the bank to the river they would have more of a chance of spotting him from the water.x

2015-10-03 13:02 DogLostFergal - Area Volunteer - Cornwall

Had an email reply from the Club Secretary of Bideford Canoe Club who have offered to do everything they can to help find Sam, and will organise a padddle to search for him. Thank you so much Sue X

2015-10-03 12:15 Springles

Is there any news on this dear chap yet? X

2015-10-02 20:32 Hollieberry

Chloe has been found after 2 weeks caught in bushes its your turn to come home now Sam x

2015-10-02 19:35 Unknown

Hope, and pray that Sam will be found safe, and well. Stay safe Sam until you are found. Paws, and fingers xd.

2015-10-02 15:41 Candyfloss

Ok we will go and have a search now. Poor little dog X

2015-10-02 14:33 DogLostFergal - Area Volunteer - Cornwall

Candyfloss: you could try upstream towards Weare Gifford, looking on the banks or mudflaps, or hedges. Or perhaps the hedges close to her home, near the iron bridge, on Tarka side. Owner's phone is on message a lot but worth a try to see if you can help in any particular area. Thank you X

2015-10-02 14:26 Candyfloss

Hi I'm new to here but live locally is there any area I can go and search to help? The high tides are a bit of a worry. Are there tracker dogs available to search? Excuse my ignorance but I'm new and not sure how these things work. Thanks

2015-10-02 12:37 DogLostFergal - Area Volunteer - Cornwall

Tx Owl. Owner has seen your comment. They live on a farm with a lot of land and hedges, but have been searching relentlessly. The tide was very high and strong that day too, and if carried upstream, it would have been towards Weare Gifford. The 'iron bridge' is where the spot would have been if he did go in the river. They immediately stopped people on the Tarka Trail and also along the road at the time, nobody had seen him. Owner has said she will update here.

2015-10-01 22:10 DogLostOwl

Please check behind hedges when searching roads, as a deaf and blind dog may hug the hedge or wall but try to stay on opposite side from traffic vibration.

2015-10-01 20:06 DogLostFergal - Area Volunteer - Cornwall

Have left several messages with rowing and boat companies and people in the hope they will look for any sign of Sam while on the river. Have to also thank the exhausted Bella team for offering to help where they can, as well as Sharon, owner of a previous lost dog in same area, it is much appreciated. Lots of fb sharing now. Hang on Sam xxx

Last edited: 2015-10-01 20:07:57 by Fergal - Area Volunteer - Cornwall

2015-10-01 19:01 Springles

Shared, I drive through Landcross every day to work, will tell all my work colleagues and keep a watch for him.x

2015-10-01 18:55 charlie and sooty

Shared. Come on Sam, time to come home x

2015-10-01 18:44 Hollieberry

I do hope Sam is soon found safe bless him x

2015-10-01 18:12 digbysmum

What a worry. Do hope beautiful Sam is soon found, and back home safe and well xxx

2015-10-01 16:52 Doglover

I am hundreds of miles away in Essex, but please, anyone who can, help find this beautiful dog as quickly as possible.

2015-10-01 15:47 DogLostFergal - Area Volunteer - Cornwall

Have spoken to owner, Sam went missing from his own garden 4.30pm Monday. There is a private access to the river from the garden. Sam has fallen in the river around a year ago and managed to swim across to safety. There have now been several very high tides and of course the mud flats at low tide. There are often canoes or small boats on the river so please anyone in that area (just at Landcross) can you please keep a lookout from the river itself? Owner is getting posters printed out and also will be scenting the access area and leaving his bedding there to try to help him find his way back. The high tides would push anything upriver, so if anyone is thinking of walking which already people are, including a lot of searching by the family, perhaps concentrate along the banks upstream, maybe using binoculars, he may be stuck in a bush or unable to get up a steep embankment. UPDATE: It might be a good idea for anyone who has searched to list the areas already covered on here and whether from bank or river, as the owner will be checking this page (not too clever with fb and doesn't really use it)

Last edited: 2015-10-01 16:20:53 by Fergal - Area Volunteer - Cornwall

2015-10-01 15:23 DogLostFergal - Area Volunteer - Cornwall

That would be great of them all, thanks BMDevon. I just got home and was hoping it would be better news. Jo Glos I will do that now, good idea.

2015-10-01 14:47 Jot cotswolds

I would add the words blind and deaf to the name in the listing so people see it first to get more urgent help...the dog clearly is in more danger than most out there lost..you don't know his situation unless you read all the thread comments.

2015-10-01 12:31 BMdevon

Some of the Bella team may be available Fergal... we're stretched but may be able to combine some trips in the area if anyone needs help.

2015-10-01 10:28 DogLostFergal - Area Volunteer - Cornwall

Have sent advice sheets, and posted on my page. Some friends hasve contacted owner and are going over to help look for him. Hoping for good news XX

2015-10-01 09:38 JulieH

Hope Sam is found soon x

2015-10-01 08:35 Vickijw

I've shared the poster with a couple of Springer facebook pages. Hope he's home soon.

2015-09-30 23:51 AlisonH

Details added to Doglost South West Facebook page.

2015-09-30 23:22 AlisonH

EMAIL ALERTS SENT TO POSTCODES EX22,EX23,EX38,EX39

Last edited: 2015-09-30 23:22:34 by AlisonH