Reunited: Black And Tan German Shepherd Cross Male

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2016-04-26 20:09 DogLostReynard

Yeaaaa , well done clever family xxx

2016-04-25 14:53 TK - Area Volunteer, East Sussex

Lovely reunited photo x

2016-04-24 19:51 ClaireC

So pleased and relieved to see this gorgeous boy back home safely. No more Houdini acts please! Xx

2016-04-24 17:59 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

I've just been to visit and meet Houdini. Have added the reunited photos on to this page (pls refresh the page to see them)
Houdini has been to the vet today and is on meds to help his very sore paw recover. It looks like the lead may have got caught up around it so it's rather raw. He was really good, bless him and brave enough to come to me and say hello (I did have some biscuits with me!) and was happy to let me stroke him properly too.
Monty was lovely and enjoyed all the praise I gave him. He is truly a star as he was the one who found his pal.
I'm sure with all the tlc flightyknighty and Chrissie are giving him that he will soon put on weight again.
Stay safe boy, so happy you are home!

2016-04-24 15:41 Unknown

I am so pleased for all well done everybody who helped catch this Lad....... welcome home Little Man xxx

2016-04-24 15:06 JulieH

Brilliant news!, teamwork at its best ! :)

2016-04-24 12:23 Unknown

Great news. Well done to all involved. Stay close now "Harfryh Houdini" :-)xxx

2016-04-24 11:59 NickyB

the best news ever - thankyou doglost and all the amazing people who make these dreams come true over and over again for us doglovers

2016-04-24 11:58 Paddy

Fantastic news. Xx

2016-04-24 11:58 DogLostOwl

Congratulations to everyone for a wonderful team effort. And a big hug for Monty, who not only followed his trail accurately but finally brought him in. 9 years old, I read? Older dogs can indeed learn new tricks.

Last edited: 2016-04-24 11:58:59 by Owl

2016-04-24 10:41 Rose

Brilliant news x

2016-04-24 09:10 Jcwar30

So so pleased to hear this news congrats to you all x

2016-04-24 09:02 Pilot's mum

Congratulations! Really great news.
Have a really great life in England,far better than you had in Greece
Stay safe .

2016-04-24 08:40 AngieP

Wonderful news to wake up to! So pleased for you all xxxx

2016-04-24 08:26 kjane85

So pleased for you all xx

2016-04-24 07:51 janette GSD

have been following Houdini , so pleased he is back safe xx well done all...

2016-04-24 07:42 valpark

Great news. So happy he is safe.x

2016-04-24 07:30 Shelagh

Fantastic news. Well done Team Houdini,you done an amazing job,especially Monty! Stay safe now Houdini .xx

2016-04-24 07:04 DogLostBobble - Area Co-ordinator - Somerset & East Sussex

Great news and well done to Monty the hero of the hour!

2016-04-24 01:49 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

flightyknighty, thanks for the great update. Great work by MONTY he is HERO of the day. XXX

2016-04-24 00:36 Helen

So happy for you I cried. I hope Houdini will now be able to settle down properly in his new home. Well done for all efforts put in. Sending massive hugs to you all.

2016-04-23 23:55 Doglover

Such fantastic news for Houdini and his owners. So pleased for you all and also the people that have helped you in getting him back. Wished I had some volunteers up my way who could help me when I search for missing dogs. Stay safe now Houdini. Xxxxx

2016-04-23 23:40 flightyknighty

Everyone involved has been an absolute God send and we couldn't have done it without all your help. Faith in human nature has been restored :) We cannot thank you all enough for all your time and effort :) We will be making a donation and also offering our services as volunteers and hopefully helping others the way you've all been so kind to us. Once again you're all legends :) :) :)

2016-04-23 23:36 flightyknighty

We are officially the happiest dog owners in the world!!!!!!!! :) He was hiding in the garden opposite nicoles house waiting for next feed. Monty had been tracking and picked up his scent near a alleyway and lead us all the way back to St Dominics Close so we worked out the route he was taking. We headed back to the car and heard some russling in the garden. Chrissie threw some dog biscuits over the wall and then I walked around with torch and saw him. He got within 5 feet then ran into overgrowth. We got Monty, let him off lead they reunited like long lost brothers, Chris called Monty over Houdini followed and we got him. He has a slightly injured back left foot and he will be going to vets anyway for a full check up.

2016-04-23 23:24 csquaredb

Brilliant news. Huge congrats to everyone involved. Stay safe now Houdini :)

2016-04-23 23:22 DogLostNicky - Area Co-ordinator London, Home Counties & Police Liaison

Brilliant news! Well done all x

2016-04-23 23:21 BigGSDPatlucky

Made my weekend stay safe Houdini

2016-04-23 23:19 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

Yes, owners have done a great job as have all the people who have been helping.
I huge THANK YOU to all of you.
Just one more request .. please take down the posters! I'm sure you will love doing that as it's the very best job!!

2016-04-23 23:16 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

FANTASTIC result. WELL DONE Team Houdini your hard work has paid off.

WELCOME HOME gorgeous HOUDINI sending you lots of hugs and cuddles. xxx

2016-04-23 23:01 DogLostMillypod (Chris) - Administrative Volunteer

Great news :)) Welcome home Houdini.x

Well done to all involved.

2016-04-23 23:00 TK - Area Volunteer, East Sussex

Yay, so so pleased .....
Welcome home Houdini, well done to everyone x

2016-04-23 22:53 ALI

So pleased......well done.....been refreshing page all evening xx

2016-04-23 22:44 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

Just got a very excited call from Chrissie to say that she has got Houdini!!
So, so very relieved for her and flightykighty.
I expect they will update later as they have literally only just caught him.
Welcome home Houdini!

Apparently Chrissie got her Labrador tracking this evening and they were back in Albany Rd where they found Houdini in a garden opposite Nicola's house. Houdini came straight to Monty and was a very happy boy seeing his friend and owners again! Hopefully they are on way home now :)

Last edited: 2016-04-23 23:08:40 by Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

2016-04-23 22:38 BigGSDPatlucky

Was hoping Houdini would be in Blue .
Guess it is a waiting game .
Fingers crossed for him to be home soon
At least he is staying close.

2016-04-23 17:42 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Lovely to hear from you Spindle...I believe they have a feeding station set up.

2016-04-23 16:56 Spindle

Maybe if hes feed regularly at one place a dog trap could be put down.

2016-04-23 16:42 NickyB

thankyou Nicola for helping to get Houdini home. its amazing how doglost and their supporters succeed time after time after time in reuniting lost dogs, but its because people like Nicola, who apparently is a cat person, do their bit. I am hoping this time tomorrow Houdini will be in the blue column. so glad doglost has gone back to the old format which is brilliant I had given up trying to follow anyone on the new style. good luck tonight -

2016-04-23 14:58 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

Thanks again Jan. Hopefully we won't need too many more posters if we can keep him in Albany Rd area!
Sorry only just posting but was at vets in Battle this morning & doing the obligatory shopping.
Was very happy to hear Houdini went back to Albany and to visit Nicola. Have had chat with both her and flightyknighty.
Thanks also to Jcwar30 and all who have commented but especially to Nicola for the sighting and help last night.
I'm so glad that Nicola is helping as she's a lovely, kind lady & is doing pretty well with luring Houdini despite being known as a cat lady, bless her!
I should also thank all on Hastings Dog Lovers page as the sighting fm Nicola came in on there and lucky we had Houdini's Doglost link on there when first lost. They always help when we have lost dogs in town :)
Plans for the BBQ in Dominics Close is on hold for now and as flightyknighty says they will concentrate on tempting Houdini to N's place.
I've got everything crossed for this evening although owners will decide whether to let Houdini come to the feeding station again on Sunday before trying to catch him. Would be lovely if he was home tonight though!

2016-04-23 14:49 charlie and sooty

Good Luck

2016-04-23 14:19 BigGSDPatlucky

Will be thinking of you at 19.30 .
With fingers crossed of course
Good luck

2016-04-23 12:48 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

flightyknighty, I have taken the pic of your Lab from the Extra Image box. Thought it did not look like HOUDINI. :)

Have replaced the Lab pic with a poster image photo and added another photo of HOUDINI from your fb page and posted a thread on your page and poster image for you to share.

You may need to refresh this page to view the updated photo/s. Posters can be printed from this page.

You are all doing a fab job in the search for him and look forward to seeing him REUNITED soon. x

2016-04-23 12:32 Paddy

Good luck. Can't wait to see him reunited. Xxx

2016-04-23 12:05 flightyknighty

Hi all thanks for all good luck wishes. The plan for this evening is me and Chrissie are heading to Albany Road around 1930 and sit quietly in the car near Nicolas house and see if he turns up when all quiet for some food.

2016-04-23 11:32 Rose

Everything xd x

2016-04-23 10:40 AngieP

Good luck x

2016-04-23 10:40 ClaireC

Good luck x

2016-04-23 10:32 BigGSDPatlucky

Looking good my fingers are crossed for you x

2016-04-23 08:44 Jcwar30

Good luck for today, if you need anymore help looking just give us a shout. I'm the lady from st Dominic where the blanket is x

2016-04-23 08:19 TK - Area Volunteer, East Sussex

that is an excellent plan re leaving food and bedding in shed,and giving him a bit of time to settle.fingers crossed ..

2016-04-23 07:22 Unknown

Good luck for today xxx

2016-04-23 01:08 flightyknighty

After the searching had finished. Chrissie got 3 phone calls saying he had returned to Albany Road. The last phone call was he had returned to the garden where he got some food from earlier. Hopefully he has caught food left in the shed and settled down for the night. We are leaving him alone tonight so hopefully he settle down in shed with food and his blanket and we will pop up tomorrow morning. If he has gone the lovely owner has said we can repeat every day till we get him. So hopefully a feeding station in process of being set up and we can finally get him home.

2016-04-22 23:36 ALI

Went straight out after hearing he'd been sighted, spent a good hour driving slowly round the roads. Caught up with Tk and chrissie before heading home. Hollieberry the plan is if we see him just to watch and observe and contact owners straight away. Think sometimes members of the public believe they are doing the right thing in trying to catch him. Chrissie etc are doing so well under Clarkey's expert guidance. Let's hope this weekend brings the good news we're all waiting for

2016-04-22 23:06 TK - Area Volunteer, East Sussex

Had a drive around area, hubby is sure he spotted him crossing over Pevensey Rd and either going up Albany Rd or going into driveway next to Albany Rd. didnt see where he went next. Met up with Ali & Chrissie & saw Clarkey,, info passed on .
Cages have been set up in porch and garden shed of the garden he was seen in earlier this evening, food & water also put down, hopefully this will keep him in this area ..

2016-04-22 23:06 TK - Area Volunteer, East Sussex

Had a drive around area, hubby is sure he spotted him crossing over Pevensey Rd and either going up Albany Rd or going into driveway next to Albany Rd. didnt see where he went next. Met up with Ali & Chrissie & saw Clarkey,, info passed on .
Cages have been set up in porch and garden shed of the garden he was seen in earlier this evening, food & water also put down, hopefully this will keep him in this area ..

2016-04-22 23:04 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

Thanks Jan. Been trying to get the photo better for the poster page as was very distorted before!
flightyknighty: don't worry, it's the top photo that's important as it is on the poster page.
Good to hear of another new sighting but hoping he will not run too far. Could be that he is using that route to get back up to the Close, hope so.
I had a drive around Albany/Boscobel Rd Nth/West Hill/Filsham Rds and also Collinswood Drive and the Close again but no sign. Also checked out Kenilworth and Carisbrooke again in case he had headed back there. Quite possible that he may have gone back to St L Gdns.
Thanks to TK and all others who went out looking after the sighting.
At least we know that Houdini is ok and in roughly the same area which is a good thing. Bit of an elusive lad this one but we will find him ...

2016-04-22 22:11 Hollieberry

Poor dog must be so frightened please helpers do not scare him more. Houdini needs people he knows .

2016-04-22 21:48 flightyknighty

The extra image you have cropped is showing our black Labrador :) understandable as its a shocking photo.

2016-04-22 21:43 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Updated the details to show up on his poster and also cropped and swopped photo/s over. You may need to refresh the page to view the updated photo/s.

Rooting for Houdini to be back home soon. Good luck Team Houdini. x

2016-04-22 21:34 AngieP

I live in West Hill Road - I'll keep looking out, particularly first thing tomorrow - it puts him in a good place to possibly be heading back to St Leonards Gardens of course

Last edited: 2016-04-22 21:44:21 by AngieP

2016-04-22 21:01 flightyknighty

Just been spotted in Albany Road heading West Hill Road direction. Was scared off by some helpful person. ( Someone who didnt want a dog in their garden!!! )

Last edited: 2016-04-22 22:57:41 by flightyknighty

2016-04-22 20:48 TK - Area Volunteer, East Sussex

Message on Hastings Dog lovers fb page about 30 mins ago ...

have been looking for a dog that was in my garden for around half an hour , it was a young german shepherd cross , wearing a bright red collar ... it ran out on to Boscobel rd north , but I have never met such a bunch of unhelpful people ... I cannot find the dog but will keep looking , but if this might be your dog , it was last seen running along Boscabel rd towards West hill rd ... I shall go back out soon . I will also let the warden know as it is getting cold and dark now :-( xx

2016-04-22 17:32 ALI

Completely agree that owners only go to St Dominics close, have to respect residents and keep them onside as well as keep things calm and quiet for houdini. Will try and get out over weekend to help look and poster

Last edited: 2016-04-22 17:38:35 by ALI

2016-04-22 12:37 flightyknighty

Any people that do want to help ring Chris on landline or first mobile number on poster then can liase IE someone starting in St Leonards and heading towards Dominics close etc. Chrissie knows area better me.

2016-04-22 11:21 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

Thanks flightyknighty. Good to have such helpful residents.

I think it is important that only the owners go into the Close itself as we want to keep the residents on board and enlist their help if need be. Also we do not want to scare Houdini off and away from here. I hope you all understand!
My thoughts are that a feeding station should be set up somewhere in the Close that Houdini would feel safe to go to. That way we will be able to keep him in the area. If we can tempt him to a feeding station for a day or 2 his owners may be able to catch him. I will have a chat to flightyknighty about this later.

I have just been speaking to Hastings Police and given them all the details about Houdini. They have just called me back and assured me that they now have him on the system and they have contact details for his owners. It's a shame the info did not get logged by them earlier although sadly this is often the case.
I have also contacted our local Street Wardens and Dog Wardens are aware.

If anyone wants to help then happy for you to search area surrounding St D's Close and also other areas he has been sighted as we do not definitely know if where he is at the moment. The most important thing now is to get as many posters up as possible .. we know that the posters are working to bring those important sightings in. If you need posters please just ask!
Thanks again everyone.

2016-04-22 11:11 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Good luck team Houdini!

2016-04-22 10:35 AngieP

I can be up that way from about 6.00 this evening and several times over the weekend, unless there is good news in the meantime (fingers crossed) x

2016-04-22 10:28 flightyknighty

Hi All, We just got another phone call from a St Dominics Close resident. He has a feeling he could be hiding at the end of the cul-de-sac and coming out when he feels brave enough. He did confirm he looks in good health but scared. He did say yesterday he was being swooped at by a big bunch of seagulls so that might be worth looking out for if see it happening in that area. He rang police yesterday and they told him they've had no reports of missing dogs despite us reporting him to them on Sunday. That's VERY helpful. Chrissie will be heading up there again later this evening and I've got 2 days of work at weekend so I can actually do a bit more to help.
We have LOTS of posters ( Handy use of a work printer ) If anyone wants some posters Chrissie will be heading there later. At moment shes in bed as she hasn't been well recently and is absolutly exhausted so text / ring her around 16:00 if want to meet up. Thanks all for all your help the posters around Dominic Close are having desired affect more will go up tonight and tomorrow.

2016-04-22 06:56 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

Thanks TK, Jcwar30 and AngieP. I agree about the alleyways and allotments, so many places Houdini cld use to get over to the Close. If he goes that way we would need some posters in Boscobel Rd North as well. A lot to do but would help even if posters put at junctions of the roads mentioned. If you need posters please ring owners as I think they have some they would give out.
TK flightyknighty works on the railways so they are already aware.

2016-04-21 23:38 TK - Area Volunteer, East Sussex

Could he be doing a triangle St leonards gdns area, Gensing gdns, St Dominics close...
Good that sightings are coming in, might be worth ringing police and giving them contact numbers so that if he is reported to them again, they can contact owners.
Also, because he has been sighted closer to the railway (filsham area) might be worth contacting network rail so the y are aware and they can be extra vigilant. Network rail have been helpful to us in the past.

2016-04-21 22:27 AngieP

There are also the allotments off Collinswood Drive up behind St Leonards C of E School, its quite quiet round there and there are places a dog could hide

2016-04-21 22:22 Jcwar30

Hi flightyknighty do you know about the alleyways, between the back gardens of the houses on filsham road and collingswood drive ? There are a few holes in the fences to the back gardens and the alleyways are quite sheltered. I will keep an eye out for Houdini x

2016-04-21 22:01 flightyknighty

I'll print out some more " borrowing " the printer at Work ;)

2016-04-21 21:46 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

Thanks so much Ali. Yes, it's a huge rabbit warren of an estate unfortunately! To be honest, if posters can go up in or anywhere around and imbetween where the sightings have been it would help. Will try and do some myself but not sure if I will have transport tomorrow.

2016-04-21 21:28 ALI

Met Chrissie in St Dominic's close, her other dog seemed drawn to the corner part of the close, went off to coneyburrow and gleneagles to check it out.....didn't realise how big that estate was. Last look near the hospice after picking my daughter Jeni up. Am working tomorrow but will see if I get time to put some posters up

2016-04-21 21:25 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

Went over to join Chrissie but no sign of Houdini. Bedding has been left in the garden of kind householder who let flightyknighty know he'd been seen. This will be checked in the morning.
Not sure of route Houdini is taking but cld be up Upper Maze Hill to Albany Rd where has been seen before & then through the Cuts to either Collinstone Rd or through the grounds of the big building opposite Jubilee Gdns, or he cld just be going 'cross country' through peoples gardens to the Close as he was apparently leaping over fences today in St D's Close and we have not had many sightings on roads.
Chrissie also went back to see if Houdini had gone bk to St L Gdns and will check this again in the morning.

So, I think you know what I am going to ask! If anyone is able to help put posters up in the new area he's been seen it would be a huge help. Maybe starting in Westerleigh Close (off Gresham Way) which backs on to St D's Close and Collinstone Drive please.
We also need then along Albany Rd, Filsham Rd., Collinstone Drive, Gresham Way and Rd & into the cul de sacs off Filsham ie: Jubilee Gdns/Merrimede Close, Filsham Hurst, Gleneagles Drive please. Unfortunately a big area to cover with posters but would be well worth it to keep the sightings coming in.
Can't thank you all enough .. you are all doing a great job and owners really appreciate it :)
Am hoping Houdini does not go further afield!

Last edited: 2016-04-22 06:50:15 by Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

2016-04-21 20:29 flightyknighty

Also he has around half his lead left.

2016-04-21 20:28 flightyknighty

He had gone by time Chrissie goit there but police have been called out twice today to that road due to Houdini. Chris carrying out a bit more searching and has given posters to residents to ring us instead of police. Has left half his blanket with some food to try and keep him to same area. We are getting closer....

2016-04-21 19:58 DogLostSpringerMad - Area Volunteer, East Sussex

All crossed here x

2016-04-21 19:51 AngieP

Oh, I've got my fingers crossed!

2016-04-21 19:47 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

OMG...Team Houdini..we are all sending messages of support....Hopefully tonight will be the night.

2016-04-21 19:35 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

Newsighting St Domincs Close. Chrissie on way.

2016-04-21 19:35 Unknown

Come on Houidini. Get reunited soon. Paws xd.

2016-04-21 19:34 flightyknighty

Chrissie just got a call Houdini in someones garde in St Dominics close. She heading over fingers crossed.

2016-04-21 16:54 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

Well done Georgiaa-s and Chrissie. So glad a new sighting came in and very pleased that Houdini is still in the area.. thanks to the person who called it in.
Posters are definitely working so maybe we can get more in through letterboxes in the area?
BBQ is a good idea but not sure if St L Gdns people wld approve! I haven't got any left now & not sure where to get another.
Chrissie has been leaving food in various places in the Gardens which has gone today but obviously could have been taken by other animals.
Chrissie will be back up there this evening.
When you see Houdini please remember not to try to catch him .. just keep him in sight and call 07486 902773 as soon as possible. Many thanks.

2016-04-21 14:06 Sue - onestopalldogs

Posted to ONESTOP FB and Twitter

2016-04-21 13:10 Georgiaa-s

Spent the best part of 2 hours searching with Chrissie this morning. No sightings, although we explored a couple of locations that Chrissie feels he could be laying low in. One was St Leonard's gardens, another was the little park with treehouse (not sure on name) and the church grounds opposite St michaels hospice. Sightings seem to go with Chrissies gut instinct that he's staying around that area. Flyers put through doors, and I think Chrissie is going to take some more out and focus on that area over the next few days. I've given her some sardines and I think she's going to take a BBQ or similar up there tonight.
TK sighting didn't say about lead- however the lead is dark and against his dark colouring it may not be obvious. I think Chrissie is hoping he's chewed it off.
Hoping food tonight will lure him out before the bad weather sets in! Come one Houdini, home time now!

2016-04-21 09:30 TK - Area Volunteer, East Sussex

So glad there has been a sighting, has he still got lead attached did caller say?
Might be worth doing bbq to try and lure him?
evrything crossed he is spotted again soon ..

2016-04-21 07:42 ALI

Great we've had a sighting, be interested to know time this was as we were near hospice last night searching, will see if I get a chance to return sometime today. Unfortunately no access to printer at the moment but will see if I can get some printed off via another option.....

2016-04-21 07:23 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

UPDATE: Just had msg fm Chrissie saying Houdini was spotted near St Leonards Gardens last night. Not sure what time but he was heading along Upper Maze Hill past St Michaels Hospice through the Arch.
Relieved he is stll in the same area. Chrissie and Georgia still searching.

Last edited: 2016-04-21 07:26:23 by Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

2016-04-21 07:05 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

Thanks everyone. Great day getting all those posters up yesterday. Well done!
If anyone is able to put some posters up in Upper Maze Hill, Albany Road, West Hill Rd areas and maybe along the seafront & Warrior Square that would be great.
My printer's playing up but did get some posters done so hv put a few up in Quarry Hill & very bottom of West Hill Rd. Might be an idea to put some at Silverhill so locals who come in to shop there are aware of Houdini.
As we hv not had sightings recently Houdini could have moved further away from where lost, although I hope not.
I've been out since 4.45am searching but no sign of the boy. Beautiful red skies this morning but unfortunately a sign of the rough weather and rain we are due later/tomorrow. I'll try to get laminated posters done to protect against rain.

Met briefly with Chrissie and Georgia (thanks so much for coming all way fm Rye!) before they set off the search again. Cldn't join them as had to get hubbys car back to him.

If this bad weather comes in then Houdini will hopefully hole up somewhere so please check gardens, parks, behind garages/sheds etc. The time to search and keep eyes open again will be after the rain has stopped as I'm hoping he will come out and look for food then (poor lad must be getting hungry)
Although he is scared of people please remember that he may go to places they have been during the night/early hours to scavenge for food (like Gensing Gdns, St L Gdns, Warrior Square) Also anywhere there are dustbins (behind flats, takeaways etc)
I'm keeping everything crossed that Houdini is not caught up anywhere and will show himself again very soon. Many thanks everyone and best of luck today.

2016-04-20 22:15 flightyknighty

Thanks Sam and ALI for having a look. I get back from work at 01:00 and will be heading for Gensing Garden area and will be putting some posters up there. Chrissie is out at 06:00 with Georgiaa-s for another search etc. Just wish he wouldn't live up to his name!!!!!!!!

2016-04-20 21:39 Sam

Been out again for just over an hour before it got dark, walking around the park. Tried the bushes by The Lawn and the private alley opposite the park as I thought it was more quiet and not likely to have been checked. Good to see that there were lots more posters up. I'm at home tomorrow so will be keeping an eye out all day on and off and putting up more posters where they might be missing. I posted one through Gedges and the hairdresser, also saw the poster in the shop.

2016-04-20 21:30 ALI

Just got back from another visit, was in area for nearly an hour, saw the posters.....that's great, but unfortunately no sign of the elusive Houdini

2016-04-20 19:51 BigGSDPatlucky

Sorry flightyknighty must go to spec savers .
Fingers crossed Houdini is found soon.

2016-04-20 18:59 TK - Area Volunteer, East Sussex

Am working night shift tonight and tomorrow, so unfortunately cant make tomorrow am, I will pass info onto Clatkey as she is having some problems with internet at the moment..
Have shared onto Hastings Freegle fb page..
So hoping for another sighting ...

2016-04-20 18:08 ALI

Am out later picking up my daughter, we'll have a drive round the area to check it out again, really want the lovely Houdini home where he belongs.....you're all doing so well

2016-04-20 17:38 Georgiaa-s

Just spoken to chrissie- I'm meeting her at 6ish tomorrow morning in carisbrooke road where we'll hash a plan. After speaking to Chrissie I'm not going to bring my boy over, as he's so attached to your lab I think it's best if we try and minimise (as much as we can) the dog scents so he can hopefully pick up the labs easier! Anyone else up early & want to join us- I'll see you then xx

2016-04-20 17:15 flightyknighty

Georgiaa-s that would be great Chrissie is out then my wife. Give her a ring on either landline number on poster or mobile number ending in 773 and she'll meet you to organise where too look etc. Everyone else is welcome to do same if free :)

2016-04-20 16:46 Georgiaa-s

I can be in the area at 6.30 in the morning to have a look about if that's any help? Is he likely to come to another dog (if so I'll bring my boy out) otherwise I'll head out alone. As said, any chance of lighting a bbq? More than happy to come over and do so tonight if you can't X

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2016-04-20 16:40 TK - Area Volunteer, East Sussex

Patlucky, I think Houdini is the dog at the back in the 2nd picture, you can only see his head by wall.

2016-04-20 16:38 flightyknighty

The missing dog is picture on poster with my wife. You can just see his head popping above our black lab in bottom picture

2016-04-20 16:27 Sue - onestopalldogs

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2016-04-20 16:21 BigGSDPatlucky

The dogs in those posters are they the same dog.?
Bottom picture of dog looks Black as do the front legs.

2016-04-20 14:04 AngieP

I've been keeping an eye open round the old College site behind West Hill Road - not far away and its a large space with gaps in the fence in places large enough for a dog to get through. No luck so far but I'll keep checking.

2016-04-20 12:50 TK - Area Volunteer, East Sussex

Sam, hopefully you can see new photo now, you may need to refresh page a couple of times to get the new photo..

2016-04-20 11:59 TK - Area Volunteer, East Sussex

Well done for getting all those areas postered, posters really do bring in info as Clarkey has said. You are all doing a great job, searching and postering.
will be good to get Gensing Gdns checked as the comment on the St Leonards fb page yesterday said he was spotted at 7am running north up London Rd towards Gensing Gdns, but at the same time he was spotted in Silchester Rd heading up the footpath towards St Leonards Gdns.?
Am thinking if possible later on this eve, would you be able to have a bbq cook something smelly like bacon if he is hiding out near to home it may draw him in the right direction, and also to have a blanket with his scent on it in your garden so that if he does find his way back, the familiar item may keep him there.
Hope some info very soon x

2016-04-20 11:44 flightyknighty

I have updated poster with a better image of Houdini and Chrissie. She's happy to be on poster. Chrissie was out for around 4 hours yesterday searching with our exhausted 9 year old lab. She was out again this morning searching and putting up posters around Kenilworth, SD Silchester Road area. She is heading over to ginseng Gardens for a search this afternoon and to put more posters up. I'm heading to work around 1230 and will drop posters off to shops in kings road and train station. Every evening I get back around 0100 from work and I search for around 1 hour. Hopefully all these eyes will spot him. Our neighbour above us mccayla is also helping Chrissie with search and had been a wonderful help as well as all you fantastic volunteers. We are all exhausted but will not let up until we get him back. Hopefully updated posters getting everywhere will help massively.

2016-04-20 09:27 Sam

So far I have put posters around Warrior Sq station, by the bus stops at the top of the station on London Road, Carisbrooke, Kenilworth, Silchester, Gensing and Norman Road, but will be putting more up along Norman, Kings, along Kenilworth and around Maze Hill tonight whilst looking before dusk.

Is there any chance that the poster can be updated with the much better image of Houdini? I'll be printing more off but will wait if it can be changed.

2016-04-20 06:35 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

Thanks TK and Ali.
Good to hear of a sighting flightyknighty. It's quite possible that Houdini has found somewhere in the gardens to hide up and sleep.
I was up at 4.30am so went out to search the streets to see if I could spot him. Have only just come back but no luck.
Those posters definitely need to go up as quickly as possible as I only saw a few that our volunteers have put up (many thanks to you) They need to be in prominent positions, at entrances to St. L. Gdns, along your road and all local roads etc. The more posters you have the more likely you will get sightings come in which is what we need.
POSTER POWER works and there can never be enough of them!
Come on Houdini, show yourself and let us know where you are.

PS flightyknighty Please let us know where you have put posters up, which roads/shops etc. so our volunteers do not waste time covering same area. I noticed the newsagents in Silchester Rd was open really early so please ask them to put one up on their door if poss. Might also be worth asking shops in Kings Rd to do this. Try to put posters at eye level or above and on telegraph poles etc. If on trees pls only use cable ties or tape. Thanks :) I am trying to get my printer to work & wl poster if I succeed!

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2016-04-19 23:03 ALI

I have been back down this evening just after 8, drove around saw the footpath where I think he was sighted this morning, but no sightings of Houdini I'm afraid

2016-04-19 22:19 TK - Area Volunteer, East Sussex

Just seen this post on St Leonards fb page

I may have seen him this am about 7 as I went to work a dog that looks like this ran north up the pavement without an owner towards the gensing gardens on London road st Leonards. I was in a car so couldn't help but if it was him he was alive and looked well.

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2016-04-19 21:45 TK - Area Volunteer, East Sussex

Just got back, parked by hospice and walked down by St Leonards Gdns, saw footpath where he was sighted this am,walked aroind area and then drove down Kenilworth & up Carisbrooke, upper Maze hill on way home, only saw foxes & cats ..
Where the footpath from Silchester Rd leads to "The Lawn" there is an enclosed park tyoe area with tree house, quite overgrown in places, might be an ideal hiding place for him .. ?

2016-04-19 18:54 TK - Area Volunteer, East Sussex

Good news that you have had a sighting, and that he is still in local area.
will have a wander around again later on when quieter ..

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2016-04-19 17:33 flightyknighty

We've just had a sighting of Houdini at 07:00 this morning running along Silchester Road up the alley heading towards St Leonards Gardens so can confirm he is DEFINITELY still in his local area

2016-04-19 17:09 flightyknighty

My wife has spoken to all the work man and they are keeping eyes open. I'm coming home from work with 100 posters to put up post etc. Our other dogs been on a scent marking frenzy to try and encourage him home. Chrissie will be out again when quiter as hunger should overtake fear hopefully

2016-04-19 12:30 TK - Area Volunteer, East Sussex

Just got back, Drove around area first, then parked up & walked down through St Leonards gardens, spoke to gardener who will keep his eyes peeled, loked under as many bushes as poss. then walked up around Dane Rd & around outside of Marwick gdns, The gates are all locked, there are a few small holes under the fencing, but dont think he would of crawled under, & is quite a busy place. Walked back down Upper Maze Hill & again checked as many hedges in gardens as I could from pavement. So many hiding places in all the gardens etc.. Lastly checked all around St Johns Church, checked out all the steps & doorways.
Had another quick drive around Albany Rd before heading home.
Saw a few posters down bttom of Pevensey Rd and London Rd, which is good.
Definately need posters Upper Maze Hill area, Top of Pevensey Rd, Kenilworth Rd and in St Leonards Gdns, unfortunately I couldnt get printer working this morning so couldnt print any of to take with me..
As owners say, Im thinking he may be hiding up in Gardens near to where he lives. I guess this evening will be a good time when all is a bit quieter..
Fingers crossed for a sighting soon, definately need to try and get mre posters up x

2016-04-19 11:34 Mallory'smum

Is there any way you can get to these gardens and sit with a barbeque with lots of nice smelly food?

2016-04-19 11:27 ALI

Have just come back from a walk round St Leonards gardens....no sightings I'm afraid. Just thinking has anyone spoken to the workman at the hospice as extensive work going on there. There are also lovely gardens and grounds within the hospice she could be hiding in

2016-04-19 11:22 flightyknighty

We have updated photo with a much better image shows better size etc. Thanks everyone again. we have a feeling hes hiding in the gardens between Kenilworth and Carisbrooke roads. We are doing some more searching today and will continue until we get news either way. Cant imagine him going to far as even a carrier bag crinkling would make him jump.

2016-04-19 09:53 TK - Area Volunteer, East Sussex

Sam that is fantastic, well done ..
Am just going down to have a walk around area now ..

2016-04-19 09:38 Sam

x 20 posters in the surrounding streets to Kenilworth last night, also bottom end of London Road on bus stops/telephone boxes. I'll go out again this evening and do more around Kenilworth and Gensing Gardens.

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2016-04-19 08:29 Doglover

Poster everywhere you can. Register lost with all local vets in area and phone dog warden daily. Unfortunately, it appears that a lot of rescue dogs from abroad, run at the first chance... Hope you get him. xx

2016-04-19 01:21 Sue - onestopalldogs

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2016-04-19 00:36 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

Went down to Carisbrooke and met up with Chrissie. We searched through the gardens and all along C Rd and Kenilworth and no sign of Houdini unfortunately.
However, am sure that he is trying to find his way home and he was very close this time. Problem is that he is easily spooked but hoping he will get back in the early hours.
I have added Chrissie's mobile number (07486 902773) so she can get texts if Houdini is seen again.

2016-04-18 22:58 TK - Area Volunteer, East Sussex

Oh okay ....

2016-04-18 22:52 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

Sighting in Carisbrooike Road posted on Hastings Dog Lovers page.
Owner informed and they are there now. Keeping everything crossed that they can spot him again and catch him.
PS TK I hv just corrected that number as was incorrect. I hv spoken to Chrissie though and they are there now. Numbe above is Stephens and he is in Croydon at the mo.

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2016-04-18 22:50 TK - Area Volunteer, East Sussex

Comment on fb page just now

Just seen a large short haired dog Carisbrook Road ran down the side of number 30

Have texted info to owner

2016-04-18 21:45 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

Thanks for your comment flightyknighty and everyone else too.
Houdini is likely to head to places where he has been walked which I gather is all around area where you live (Carisbrooke Rd) Warrior Gardens, the beach etc.
Would suggest looking in St Leonards Gnds (where the big pond is), Markwick Gdns as TK says, and Gensing Gardens as well.
However, my feeling is that he may come back to where you live as he wl be able to follow his own scent back there.
If you leave some of his bedding and/or some unwashed clothing (socks/tshirt etc)
in your garden/by entrance to your house he may catch the scent and will have something familiar to settle down with when he returns. This is most likely to happen in the early hours when everything is quiet.
First and last light is best time to search.
When you search please look under bushes, in gardens in your area .. take a torch as his eyes wld shine if hiding in bushes etc. Bit of a worry that he still has his lead on but he shld be ok as long as he does not go in long undergrowth.
I think it best if he is seen to call flightyknighty as soon as possible. If you see him please try and keep him in your sight and possibly drop food to keep him in same area.
Hopefully posters will bring a sighting in soon so we know whereabouts Houdini is.
Best of luck with your search.

2016-04-18 21:32 ALI

Email alert received, will try and visit area and have a look round, fingers crossed for his return asap x

2016-04-18 21:22 TK - Area Volunteer, East Sussex

Just wondering if he may be hiding up in Marwick Gardens?

2016-04-18 20:20 flightyknighty

Hi,

Thanks for all your help. My wife is heading out in around an hour to have a look around. Ill be having a look around when I get back from work at around 01:00 fingers crossed we find him soon.

Once again thanks all is really really appreciated :)

Steve & Chrissie.

2016-04-18 18:52 TK - Area Volunteer, East Sussex

Shared to Hastings Dog Lovers fb page, someone has just put a commemt...

He galloped past us yesterday. Middle of the road Upper Maze Hill. Couldn't do anything as Connie was barking at him. Keep my fingers crossed that he is found soon.

Have asked which direction he was heading, although he could be anywhere by now, although probably hiding up somewhere & may venture out later when much quieter .. x

2016-04-18 17:51 Hollieberry

Its always a worry when they go missing with lead attached. Hope he is found soon.

2016-04-18 16:51 Pilot's mum

I have homed several Greek Rescue dogs .They may not know their name when they come here but will usually come to 'Ella' which is Greek for 'come'
It is worth s try.
Hope Houdini is back home soon.
Good luck.
Good luck

2016-04-18 15:47 Helen

We'll Drive round the area later, for a while and see if he comes out to rummage... Oh I do hope he's found soon. X

2016-04-18 15:25 AngieP

I live in that area and will be keeping my eyes open. Hope he's found soon x

2016-04-18 15:03 Sue - onestopalldogs

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2016-04-18 12:55 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

Thanks Chester1066, Patlucky, TK and HowAboutNo.
Sorry to see that Houdini has gone missing. Please would you let us have a few more details as to where exactly he went missing? I see that he has his lead on still.
I agree with Chester1066 that he is likely to make his way to place first walked (if you have had chance to do that!)
Although Houdini has only been with you for short time he may, like most dogs would, try to find his way back to your home so please make sure he is able to get back in.
If you see him and there is a suitable place (garden etc) to trap him in then you may be able to get him come to you.
I have sent you our Doglost advice by email which hopefully will help you with your search. It has some tips on how to catch your lad.

I have also sent you a text so please call me so we can discuss best way to help you find Houdini. Best of luck with your search.

2016-04-18 11:13 Sam

I live right by where you are, I'll put some posters up tonight when I get home and in the meantime I have shared via Twitter.

Last edited: 2016-04-19 09:41:13 by Sam

2016-04-18 10:59 TK - Area Volunteer, East Sussex

Email alert received..
sorry to her houdini is missing, He obviously doesnt know area well, and will be very scared ..
Did he escape from home or whilstbout walking,
Make surecyou let dog warden know, police and local vets ..
will keep eyes peeled as am heading that way now and will be out and about local area, fingers crossed for some good news soon ..
Shared on fb x

2016-04-18 10:49 BigGSDPatlucky

Shared on BIGGSD
Fingers crossed

2016-04-18 10:37 Chester1066

Really sorry to hear this - what happens when attempting to find dogs that are so nervous? My dog (from Romania) similar story, very nervous of strangers, made his way to one of the first places we ever took him (in this case, the woods). We covered all the areas we'd ever walked him. Perhaps this is an idea? Although if he's very new to the area he may not have been walked far yet? Shared on Facebook.

2016-04-18 10:20 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Alerts sent to helpers in TN33,34,35,36,37,38,39,40.