Rainbow Bridge: Black Labrador Retriever Female

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2016-02-21 15:43 Breninboy

What is the update on Tessa. We spent time looking for her when we met the owner while walking on the quantocks ?

2016-02-17 11:59 Chilebat

So sorry, thoughts are with your family, rest in peace beautiful Tessa xx

2016-02-16 17:38 Unknown

Very sad news :-( Sleep tight, beautiful girl x

2016-02-16 13:53 LoveSpringers

So terribly sad to this. Run free on the bridge darling Tessa. Huge condolences to her family xxx

Last edited: 2016-02-16 13:54:20 by LoveSpringers

2016-02-16 09:17 Meru

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

2016-02-15 21:44 billybob

So sorry to hear this news. Thinking of her family and friends and beautiful Tessa. x

2016-02-15 20:48 angi

such sad news :( run free sweet Tess forever young xxxx

2016-02-15 20:28 digbysmum

Heartbreaking. I am so very sorry and my thoughts are with the family at this very sad time. Run free at the bridge, beautiful Tessa, where my two black labs will be waiting to play xxxx

2016-02-15 20:27 ClaireC

My thoughts and sympathies to Tessa's family. RIP beautiful girl xx

2016-02-15 20:20 Mollythecollie

Very sad to read this... so sorry we didn't find you Tessa. Run free over the bridge. My thoughts are with your family xx

2016-02-15 20:17 Unknown

So sorry for your loss of your beautiful Tessa. Nightie, night, sleep tight, and have fun at the bridge now you can see, and hear again. RIP+ God Blessx(HUG) A~~~Candle~~~~burns for Tessa. Run freex(HUG). Please look down on your family Tessa who really need your strength at this time. One day when the time is right Tessa will meet you at the bridge, and walk amongst the Angels in the warm sunshine. God Bless your family ((((((HUGS)))))) Please take some comfort that she had a happy life, and she loved you as much as you loved her. And you have closure, and are able to lay her to rest.

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2016-02-15 20:14 Elaine Tinker and Hemps mum

God Bless Tessa xxxx thoughts are with your family xxxx

2016-02-15 19:52 Dougal

Such sad news. So very for your loss :((((( x

2016-02-15 19:04 DogLostPoochpal - Regional Co-ordinator - South West - Police Liaison Team

So sorry, such a sad way to be reunited.

2016-02-15 18:27 Unknown

So very sorry to read this sad news...... sincere condolences to the owners
Run Free at the Bridge Gorgeous Tessa until the time comes when you are reunited with those who love you so very much, never again to be parted .God Bless xxxx

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2016-02-15 18:25 Baydogs

So very very sorry. Sincere condolences to the owners. Rest peacefully Tessa x

2016-02-15 18:20 wrongun1

So Sad x

2016-02-15 18:12 DogLostBobble - Area Co-ordinator - Somerset & East Sussex

Now that I have had confirmation from owner moved to Rainbow Bridge. So sorry. run free at Rainbow Bridge lovely Tessa.

2016-02-15 18:10 Doglover

So very sorry for your loss. She knew how much you loved her and will have taken this love with her on her journey. RIP sweet Tessa. Xxx

2016-02-15 18:08 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

On request from owners friend we are going to delee this post shortly...but just to let everyone who has kindly been following...the sad outcome.

2016-02-15 17:31 twoDs

So sorry the news wasn't better.Run free darling Tessa,thanks to finder her owners have closure.Thanks also St Giles for taking care of her.

2016-02-15 17:04 BUBBLES

Such a sad outcome. RIP beautiful Tessa the owners will now have closure and be able to take her home to her final resting place. Thank you so much to the person who found her and to everyone who shared and searched for her.

2016-02-15 16:21 DogLostBobble - Area Co-ordinator - Somerset & East Sussex

Thank you eveyone for all your help. I have left messages for owner.

There have been so many kind people out looking on horse back and on foot for Tessa. Owner searched almost none stop for 13 days before work took her away. This is a very sad outcome.

Thank you to St Giles Kennels who are taking care of Tessa until her owner collects her.

2016-02-15 15:36 BUBBLES

I have seen the latest post and am waiting for a call from the friend of the owner of Tessa who will then pass on the information once it has been checked. x

2016-02-15 13:29 twoDs

There is a message on FB Group Taunton Dog Owners Forum asking owner to contact St Giles kennels asap.I don't know anymore and have left a voice message on owners mobile number - no answerphone on landline.St Giles is 01823 490333 - ask for Vanessa.

Last edited: 2016-02-15 13:43:22 by twoDs

2016-02-15 13:25 Di

So very sorry it wasn't a better outcome ... she's playing with my lovely Suske now over the bridge. Feel for the owners xxx

Last edited: 2016-02-15 19:32:19 by Di

2016-02-09 10:32 BUBBLES

Mollythecollie and Bobble thank you for thinking of Tessa, she is in my thoughts constantly I wish I lived local to that area to help. A search would be good, such an old dog.....

Last edited: 2016-02-09 10:33:06 by BUBBLES

2016-02-07 15:41 DogLostBobble - Area Co-ordinator - Somerset & East Sussex

Thank you Mollythecollie, your help and encouragement is much appreciated.

Thanks janiejewel1649 same here, we are beginning to expect the worst, but still hoping for the best.

It is tough for Tessa's family at the moment and we will be organising a search soon to really thoroughly go over the area were she went missing. Details to follow.

2016-02-05 21:20 Mollythecollie

Am still walking the area, almost daily, still aware she could be anywhere - I know potentially its an enormous sight for searching but it is well used and everybody I speak to is on the look out. Its still in the back of my mind she could have been picked up by someone... Need to keep checking rescue centres and local lost pages just in case..

2016-02-05 16:43 Unknown

Still hoping. All xd

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2016-02-04 21:55 DogLostBobble - Area Co-ordinator - Somerset & East Sussex

Thanks ClaireC - owner has done all of that and is walking the area carefully everyday.

Bubbles, thank you so much for all your help and supporting Tessa's owner. I completely agree and endorse your comment below. Praying that we get the message everyone is hoping for.

2016-02-03 08:11 BUBBLES

I have not heard from the owner in a while, she said she would email me if any news. I do not like to keep bothering them as I know they are dreadfully upset. Owner does look on this site.
The owners will be very grateful if anyone walking in the area could remember that Tessa is still there somewhere and they will never stop looking.

Last edited: 2016-02-03 08:14:25 by BUBBLES

2016-02-03 07:34 ClaireC

Feel sure this golden oldie will not be far away from where lost. Please look into and under hedges and anywhere she could curl up into. If there is a stretch of water nearby this would also need to be searched. I am too far away to help physically but so hope to read of news. Worrying for an oldie to go missing.xx

2016-02-02 22:31 DogLostBobble - Area Co-ordinator - Somerset & East Sussex

Still no news

2016-02-02 10:24 Thorrocks0

Oh Bubbles, I am so sorry to read this. I walked from Aisholt Common to Wills Neck and back on Sunday morning and saw nothing, but often do Greatwood/Crowcombe Park Gate and will be only to happy to help at all if I can.

My contact details are on DL 23333 (smiffy) and I go out whatever the weather!

2016-02-01 22:12 Mollythecollie

Is there any update on Tessa?

2016-01-31 10:51 JulieH

Hoping for good news soon x

2016-01-31 09:20 Butterflyj

The dog I saw in Lympsham I think was broader than Tessa. :(

I have shared Tessa's post n Face Book and asked a couple of local friends to Lympsham to keep an eye out.

Last edited: 2016-01-31 09:38:32 by Butterflyj

2016-01-30 22:46 Tracey25

Everything crossed that it's her and she is safe X

2016-01-30 21:18 DogLostBobble - Area Co-ordinator - Somerset & East Sussex

Thank you Tracey25, I have left a message for the person who listed that dog to have a look at Tessa's page.

Thanks Gingerscouser that is the same dog that Tracey25 has flagged up.

Thanks both fingers crossed whoever it is that the sighted dog is safe and it could be Tessa if someone picked her up and then dumped her.

2016-01-30 21:12 DogLostBobble - Area Co-ordinator - Somerset & East Sussex

Thanks for the update Bubbles, I read our version of that paper today and she was not on it, so it must be local edition, still great news and hope it brings some news of Tessa. I have bumped the page because of the press coverage.

2016-01-30 19:38 Skywalker99

Try contacting www.k9tracker.co.uk

2016-01-30 19:31 GingerScouser

Please check dog 97964

2016-01-30 18:37 Tracey25

Could this be the one sighted in BS24??

2016-01-30 07:49 BUBBLES

email received from owner to each and all of you.
Thank you so much for all your help with our search for Tessa. I've just seen her picture and words on the front cover of the Shepton Mallet Journal in her full glory, it was very kind of you to take the time. We have searched high and low, I think I have literally run about fifteen miles square every day this week. A candle burns tonight for her on the table alongside a stone which we found near the place she disappeared, marking her moment of loss
I will keep you in touch of any developments. People have been looking while out for a walk on the quantocks moving either north, west, east of Crowcombe park car park, the great wood perimeter and dead woman's ditch woodland area is another possibility.

2016-01-29 15:22 BUBBLES

mollythecollie, owner not sure if she went right or left at the paths you mentioned. Interesting comment re the heather, I expect owner will be searching over the weekend. Phone 1 is the owners home number if you wish to arrange to meet her there, she is very receptive to any help or advice, probably not there till after 4.00. Sheldonwigley I will have a look at the dog you mentioned.

2016-01-29 13:44 Mollythecollie

I went up there again this morning but the weather was horrendous and really not good for properly searching, it seems to be better out this afternoon so hopefully more favourable conditions up there for looking.. I am fairly familiar with the area already but wondered if the owner could give any indication as to which part of the hill Tessa may have gone (assuming she followed owner when she went for run with other dog?) If you stand in car park with back to the road - left or right paths? I did a bit of off path with my dogs this morning and its worth mentioning they were very reluctant to walk through the thick heather patches (scratchy and sharp), so I assume Tessa would have been reluctant to go off path? Am available most of weekend if owner needs help... Will continue our walks in that spot in the meant time..

2016-01-29 12:47 wrongun1

So wish i lived in the area so could help search this old lady wishing you all the luck in the world finding her!

2016-01-29 11:22 sheldonwigley

https://www.facebook.com/SpottedMere/photos/a.574136109290896.1073741829.572849596086214/980897041948132/?type=3
Posted on spotted mere however I can't paste the screenshot here.
Just in case I know it says male but thought it's worth double checking..

Last edited: 2016-01-29 11:26:08 by sheldonwigley

2016-01-29 08:51 BUBBLES

I have just spoken to owner, she was just on her way out to search again, she has been informed of a search but unsure as to when it will be because of the bad weather. Anyone in the area to help will be much appreciated by owner. I will update when and if I hear anything more.

2016-01-28 21:01 Unknown

Please,please get found soon Tessa, your owner is desperate for you to be home.

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2016-01-28 19:18 LoveSpringers

So pray that she is found safely soon.

2016-01-28 18:54 Mollythecollie

Apparently a big search party is being organised - does anybody have any details?

2016-01-28 18:49 Mollythecollie

Hi, I am in the area and walked that area with my dogs this morning. I saw owners car (as has poster on) but couldn't find owner so didn't know exact area to look... The hunt were meeting in same car park and they were aware that Tessa is missing, elderly and her description... I also spoke to other dog walkers and some hill walkers and cyclists, most were also aware of her being missing. Word is definitely out and people are definitely on the look out. I would like to help more in the search if I can...

2016-01-28 18:45 twoDs

Tessa is in Shepton Mallet Journal http://www.sheptonmalletjournal.co.uk/Elderly-deaf-labrador-missing-Saturday-help-bring/story-28626052-detail/story.html

2016-01-28 12:50 Unknown

I would help search too, but live miles, and miles away. Still praying

2016-01-28 12:35 Sarah

The one I posted about below (Cannock) has been checked out and not Tessa. x

2016-01-28 11:31 Sarah

one listed as found on K9 Search UK site but in Cannock - not chipped it says but worth owner looking at the photo just in case perhaps? In case picked up then dumped up the M5. https://www.facebook.com/266257143384859/photos/a.291498397527400.81704.266257143384859/1152728284737736/?type=3&theater

2016-01-28 11:04 skyninchar

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=223625701306427&set=o.1676026872613893&type=3&theater

2016-01-28 10:03 Baydogs

Would love to help search for this dear old girl but sadly too far away. Wishing her home safe and soon.

2016-01-28 09:14 Unknown

Oh I see. Thanks Bolbble I was thinking of a tracker dog too of a tracker dog too Pardon my ignorance but is it possible for someone who has a dog nearby, let them sniff Tessa`s sent, and perhaps follow the scent. Kept on on it`s lead of course. Just a thought. I know all dogs have a tremedous sense of smell

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2016-01-28 09:14 BUBBLES

Just spoke to owner who is exhausted, posters up in car park and going to put more posters up. She is searching again today. Really need a mass search to find Tessa.

2016-01-28 07:56 DogLostBobble - Area Co-ordinator - Somerset & East Sussex

Thank you Alison.

Jenny, Hopefully Jenny is aware by now, local dogs unable to track.

2016-01-28 07:33 Unknown

are there any tracker dogs local

2016-01-27 22:47 AlisonH

Actual photo of Tessa now added (refresh page to view)and alerts resent to postcodes TA2,TA4,TA5

Last edited: 2016-01-27 22:56:41 by AlisonH

2016-01-27 22:31 DogLostBobble - Area Co-ordinator - Somerset & East Sussex

Janiejewel1649 Bubbles is not the owner, but a friend of the owner who kindly listed Tessa on here whilst owner was out looking.

twoD's: Yes the new photo is of Tessa and once admin get a moment to update fully new alerts will go out.

2016-01-27 22:12 Unknown

Thanks BUBBLES I used to sponsor an elderly dog which was also blind, and deaf. sadly passed to the bridge now. My latest sponsor dog is 17, and suffers from very bad arthritis , but is on good pain relief. Sending your dog lots of ((((HUGS)) It must be very difficult for the owners like yourself Hope Tessa is found soon. Paws xd.

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2016-01-27 21:49 twoDs

Is the extra image an actual photo of Tessa?If so can it be switched to poster image? Have shared in local FB groups,so hope she is home soon

Last edited: 2016-01-27 22:00:48 by twoDs

2016-01-27 21:36 Jaycey

Awww poor Tessa. ..Really feel for her owner's. ..Praying she is found soon...xx

2016-01-27 21:00 DogLostBobble - Area Co-ordinator - Somerset & East Sussex

Owner is emailing Photo to admin.

2016-01-27 18:57 digbysmum

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

2016-01-27 16:34 Doglover

Bubbles, can you not get local radio or local newspaper to do a story and make her really public. Will share on facebook.

2016-01-27 16:29 BUBBLES

janieJewel1649 my dog is 16 nearly blind and deaf and lots of other problems the thought of her going missing..... The older the dog the more sympathy I have with owners. Owner is fully aware her dog may have passed but she needs to find her and take her home where she belongs. Owner searching under bushes in brambles anywhere a dog could try to find shelter or hide. I will tell her about the posters and fry up later this evening when she gets back from searching. She has not been picked up by the dog warden and is not in kennels.

2016-01-27 14:40 DogLostOwl

It's worth trying a fryup of smelly food e.g. bacon in the car park area. An elderly blind deaf dog will still have a good sense of smell. My old dog's sense of smell became even more acute after she lost sight and hearing.

2016-01-27 13:15 Unknown

That is good of you BUBBLES

2016-01-27 11:09 Hollieberry

Oh poor old girl she needs to be found urgently .Have you checked under bushes hedges ect .

2016-01-27 10:38 DogLostJasper - Area Volunteer, Somerset

Try and get lots of posters up around the area as soon as possible covering all entrances/other car parks etc. There should be a steady stream of walkers up there and the dog walking fraternity are always happy to help out. Any riding stables up there would also be worth contacting. Try and go off the beaten paths- if she is close to a path someone will see her soon enough. Spread the word in the village too. Good luck

2016-01-27 09:48 BUBBLES

Local dog warden informed, local pound kennels left a phone message with details. Not sure what else I can do as I am not local to Somerset.

2016-01-27 09:32 BUBBLES

Owner has 2 dogs, took Tessa and other dog for a short walk in the Quantocks hills, took Tessa back to the car park area and called to her husband to let Tessa back in the car, the owner then went running with the other dog. When she came back her husband had not heard her and Tessa was nowhere to be found. Owner has scented the area with urine and old clothes, she is spending all her time searching Crowcombe park area where Tessa was last seen, she feels that Tessa may have passed over but will continue to search until she is found. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

2016-01-27 09:05 Jaycey

How do these old deaf and blind dogs, get away from their owners sight so quickly....It must be such a terrible worry...Is there any chance someone may have picked her up?..Sorry as don't know the area, but what is the Quantocks? Have shared on FB. ..Really hoping beautiful Tessa is found safe and well really soon xx

2016-01-27 08:54 Unknown

Oh No! This is a worry for her owner. Pleasebe found soon Tessa. You really need to be home. Are you taking something with her scent on, ans some tasty treats? Also is it possible to set a trap for her where sge went missing? Please stay safe Tessa until you are found

2016-01-27 08:06 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Similar photo added so alerts can be sent out to helpers in TA2,4,5.

2016-01-27 07:20 BUBBLES

Have added colour, awaiting a pic and name.

2016-01-27 07:06 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Can you push for a photo or even the colour please? tx

2016-01-27 06:54 DogLostBobble - Area Co-ordinator - Somerset & East Sussex

I am sorry to read that this Labrador Retriever is missing. I have contacted owner and will alert work colleagues in the TA4 area.