Rainbow Bridge: Liver And White English Springer Spaniel Male

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2013-06-11 12:44 DogLostSpringerMad - Area Volunteer, East Sussex

Thinking about the lovely Kip one year on. He brought me to Doglost via another website, and I have been here ever since, helping out wherever I can. I am sure I am one of many, so moved by this story that we joined Doglost. Sylvia and family, I hope you are all doing ok.x

2013-05-15 13:52 ESSJ - Area Co-ordinator Rutland

Too choked to post before but I was looking too, lots of tears.
I just knew if we asked you would help Freya get home to her mum and so Today we have a new helper - Nicole- Freya's mum :)
I will never forget that day Shereen and i met up to transport you north to NESSR.You are one special lad Kip. Thank you xxx

2013-05-14 02:32 BBKM

On Sunday/Monday Kip has safely guided Freya a lost Springador at Druridge Bay to a wonderful caring man named Jim Martian who kept her safe overnight and then, while he waiting outside a vets in Amble, by a series of coincidences he guided his brilliant Mum who was out looking for this lost girl to them. Kip you are an Angel forever watching over much loved family pets and people in need.
I have been reading through Kip's page tonight, it has taken me hours. Shed many tears, reading all the beautiful poems and tributes. Can't believe nearly a year has passed since you took your last swim. Thinking of you tonight and all the wonderful people you have brought together since that day. You are a precious boy and I know my precious lad will be sitting by your side xx

2012-09-23 14:32 Unknown

Hi Sylvia. I too often think about Kip and yourself. I have also recently donated to the NESSR (Sponsored walk) in memory of your beautiful boy. God Blessx

2012-08-26 18:26 Claire and Jasper

Hi Sylvia, I was thinking about Kip today so I logged in to look at his beautiful face again and send you my love. xx

2012-08-05 11:04 Unknown

Hi Sylvia. I too have been wondering how the walk went, and if the weather was kind to all of you? jobadger? I am sure lovely Kip was there in spirit

2012-08-04 14:47 jobadger

Just been thinking about you all - I hope the walk went well. I'm sure Kip was there - I hope you're having a lovely time at the Bridge, gorgeous. xx

2012-07-21 20:28 ESSJ - Area Co-ordinator Rutland

Crossposting on behalf of Jestersmum (NESSR)

Paul Daly - Behaviourist and Canine Coach has arranged a fundraising packwalk around Pitsford Water Northamptonshire*** next weekend ~ Sunday 29th July at Pitsford Country Park.

This is a nice walk by the side of the water but please be aware there is little or no shade. We have put heat restriction on this walk, so if it is over 20c we will not be walking.

This is why we will be starting early though, meeting at 9am for a 9,30am start to miss the heat of the day.

We will meet you all at the main car park just of the main Brixworth roundabout.

This walk is in aid of NESSR and in memory of Kip.

The idea behind this was for those members & friends who knew Kip in the south to have a chance to get together and give him a send off as they couldnt get to the meet up at Druridge when his ashes were scattered.

All proceeds from the walk are being donated by Paul to help Northern English Springer Spaniel Rescue.

Below is the link on the Canine Coaching website, for the walk:

http://www.caninecoaching.co.uk/packwalks

Here is the link to the country park that borders Pitsford Water:

http://www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/en/coun.../Brixworth.aspx

Please share amongst your friends - All are welcome

2012-07-16 20:29 Unknown

Hi Sylvia. As I dont "do" Facebook. I like Tigermouse would be quite happy for you to copy and paste. It will be a privilege and an honour to be part of Kip`s tribute page. Thank you.

2012-07-16 19:37 Unknown

Hi Sylvia. Yes that would be lovely, no problem at all. Though it was Kip who inspired me. Tigermouse. Loved the poem you wrote. Very moving.

2012-07-16 14:14 Sylvia

janiejewel1649
How would you feel about this going on te Kip Group page on Facebook, please?

2012-07-16 14:10 Sylvia

Just looked back at this page and it's so moving to read these poems. thank you x

2012-07-09 21:45 Unknown

Hi Sylvia. Hope all went well at the BBQ on the said saturday. I was out of the UK for a short while (Hols) but I did remember to drink a toast to celebrate Kip`s life. Am sure other absent friends did too.

A tribute to my Mum by Kip

I look down on my mummy from Heaven above
and remember all that she gave me especially the love

You took me home even though I was blind
a more caring owner would be so hard to find

Although its wonderful to be able to see
it can never take the place of the care you gave to me.

Please think of me with a smile in your heart
It wasn`t my fault, it was my time to depart.

So please can I ask you mummy not to be sad
as one day you will be reunited with me Kip, your bonnie lad.

Love and God Bless

From

Kipxxx

2012-07-07 22:21 Barneysmum

What a beautiful poem, heartbreaking. Sleep tight Kip God Bless x

2012-07-07 19:35 digbysmum

Tears here too - it's all so very heartbreaking ...... xx

2012-07-07 00:00 poppy

Tigermouse that is beautiful. tears flowing again xx

2012-07-05 20:59 Tigermouse

It makes me cry and I wrote it! lol I don't 'do' Facebook but if anyone would like to copy and paste it to Kip's Facebook page then please feel free to do so. I know I didn't put a title on but it was just called In Memory Of Kip

2012-07-05 09:28 Pet SearchersJan.Petsearchuk

What a lovely poem, more tears being shed here - again!

2012-07-05 06:43 duffs54

Same here, that is a lovely poem, more tears, just can't stop thinking about this little boy. xxx

2012-07-05 00:52 wickedweims

Tigermouse what a lovely tribute to Kip thanks for sharing

2012-07-04 16:38 Tigermouse

Still thinking about Kip here, and I wrote this poem for him today -

The sun was shining brightly as you ran along the sand
Your mum was close behind you with your lead held in her hand,
But maybe you were having too much fun playing your own game
And had gone too far to hear your mum when she called out your name.

No-one knows what happened but you ran right out of sight,
Your mum was getting worried and she called with all her might.
Hours and days she searched for you and every night she'd pray
That tomorrow she would find you and it would be a happy day.

Lots of others joined the search and kept their fingers crossed
That everything would be okay for this blind dog that was lost.
And then one day the news came that the search need be no more
For your poor bedraggled body had been found upon the shore.

It seems that you had lost your way and gone for a long swim,
Then God reached out and took you up to Heaven to live with him.
Many tears were shed that day and hearts were truly broken
For the blind dog who was loved so much, and words could not be spoken.

The sun was shining brightly as we walked along the shore,
Forty, fifty people, or maybe even more.
The lifeboat sailed along with us - its captain and the crew
And all the people on the beach had all turned out for you.

And as your ashes were sprinkled in a line along the sand
A rainbow came across the sea, sent by God's own hand.
And as she looked up to the sky your mum was heard to say
"Sleep tight sweet Kip, you're safe now, I know you'll be okay"

2012-07-03 15:03 wickedweims

Have posted on its a spring thing x

2012-07-03 14:48 Unknown

Please could somebdy put the remembrance video for Kip on the ITS A SPRING THING SITE possibly under RAINBOW BRIDGE as not being technical and facebookie I and other spring thingers may not see it but many were so moved and would appreciate the opportunity.
With sorrowful thanks for a lovely boy who moved and touched so many hearts

2012-07-03 11:48 Claire and Jasper

Dear Cynthia

There's a lovely poem called 'For the rescuers', written by Arlene Pace, on the Many Tears Rescue site. I won't post it all here, but there are a couple of lines, spoken to the rescue dog, that stand out for me which I'd like to share with you.

“We are a circle, a line that never ends.
And in the centre there is you, protected by new friends.“

Thank you for being that 'circle' for Kip and others. Long may your fabulous work and dedication continue xxxx

2012-07-02 17:50 Northern English Springer Spaniel RescueNESSR

I would like to say a huge thank you to all involved with the search for Kip,,
Thank you will never be enough,,,the people who helped in his search,,poster printing,,the list goes on,,,the people who were so kind and sent donations to NESSR to help with the work it does ,,,again thank you will never be enough,,as we all can see Kip was a very special dog,,and he will be a huge miss , I can hardly write this due to the tears,,rescue is hard,,but even harder when one of your charges leaves you for the bridge,,Run Free Special Lad forever in our thoughts....xx
Thank you all again
Cynthia NESSR x

2012-07-02 16:36 Claire and Jasper

Hi Sylvia, I just checked in to see how it went on Saturday and to see your beautiful boy's face again. I will never tire of looking at him or talking about him, NESSR, Doglost and 'that search' to anyone who'll listen. You are both an inspiration, his video is just wonderful (heart-breaking to watch though) and that photo of Kip's rainbow is so incredible - what a special boy he was. Lots of love xxxxx

2012-07-02 15:20 jostenning

Just wanted to leave a note to say I'm so sorry for your loss. Another beautiful furbaby at Rainbow Bridge. Sleep soundly dear Kip xx

2012-07-02 13:46 Mollychops

Such a beautiful remembrance video. (wished i hadn't watched it at work though) xx

2012-07-02 13:14 mallyboo

Sylvia, the video of rememberance of Kip is so lovingly done. Can't imagine what you are all feeling at this time, love and hugs to your all he was truly special xxxx

2012-07-02 08:35 jobadger

Thank you Suziebee, for the link. The photo is wonderful - what a beautiful moment at a very sad time - Kip was truly special. xx

Last edited: 2012-07-02 08:39:32 by jobadger

2012-07-02 08:26 nancy1960

what an absolutely wonderful video of kip. he will be sadly missed by all. hope we belle will be ok. Sylvia you and your husband done a grand job of bringing him up. Hope another dog lands on your doorstep. you are amazing people. nancy xx

2012-07-02 06:46 SuzeeBee

For those of you who "don't do facebook" just have a look at this wonderful photograph taken as Kip's ashes were scattered.
http://sitstaycapture.co.uk/ Amazing !!

2012-07-02 02:26 wickedweims

Its My 50th Birthday and to all my friends who ask me what would I like I would say that I have everything I could ever wish for But if you would like to send me something that I would like then I ask you to donate to NESSR
http://www.justgiving.com/SARAH-HAYNES-DAVIES
If I can help a dog then it has made my birthday please dont think i am being cheeky but I have everything I need if we can save a dog and help them on there way then what a fantastic present thank you but please dont feel you need to donate but what a birthday present that would be xx

2012-07-02 00:15 SanBarn

Such a lovely and touching video,brought me to tears. You will be missed by so many people gorgeous Kip. xx

2012-07-01 23:32 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

This page is such a tribute to Kip .. still following it. Beautifully touching video. What a lovely day for the celebration of Kip's life .. and a rainbow too. Wonderful to see so many share the day with you. Well done Sylvia.

Last edited: 2012-07-01 23:37:02 by Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

2012-07-01 22:23 Ellie

tears here too after watching the video. A special boy

2012-07-01 21:50 digbysmum

What a beautiful video - in floods of tears here. Kip was obviously a much loved pet and enjoyed a happy and full life with Sylvia. What a joy to see Kip and Belle playing together in the garden! You will be sadly missed beautiful Kip xxxx

2012-07-01 21:41 SuzeeBee

https://www.facebook.com/KipMissingSpringerSpaniel
Wonderful photographs taken at the celebration of Kip's life. I like many others never knew this very special boy but we have all been touched by his spirit. RIP darling Kip you will never be forgotten xxxx

Last edited: 2012-07-01 21:43:48 by SuzeeBee

2012-07-01 20:36 TR72

Just watched the you tube video - what a wonderful tribute to beautiful KIP, (but it is very upsetting,)I'm crying my eyes out. RIP sweet boy xxxxxx

2012-07-01 19:55 Pat

What a lovely video! I cried buckets too.RIP Precious Kip.((((((Hugs)))))) to Sylvia and family not forgetting sweet Belle.

2012-07-01 19:26 jobadger

Sylvia - Kip's video is a very touching tribute to a wonderful dog - and to his owner who gave him such a full life. I'm sure you're watching your mum and your family, waiting to be re-united Kip. Have fun at the Bridge sweetheart - sleep in peace when you're tired; dream sweet dreams.... xxx

2012-07-01 18:02 merlin

Like everyone else, heartbroken watching Kip's video - RIP Kip, a very special dog who touched the hearts and souls of many. xxx

2012-07-01 17:40 Suzie

Before humans die, they write their last will and testament, give their home and all they have to those they leave behind. If with my paws I could do the same, this is what I'd ask.....
To a poor and lonely stray I'd give:
My happy home
My bowl and cosy bed, soft pillows and all my toys
The lap which I loved so much
The hand that stroked my fur and the sweet voice which spoke my name.
I'd will to the sad, scared shelter dog the place that I had in my human's loving heart, of which there seemed no bounds.
So, when I die, please do not say " I will never have a pet again, for the loss and pain is more than I can stand."
Instead, go find an unloved dog. One whose life has held no joy or hope, and give MY place to him.
This is the only thing I can give.........the love I left behind.

2012-07-01 15:16 Pet SearchersJan.Petsearchuk

What a wonderful video of the lovely Kip....I cry buckets everytime I read this forum...RIP Kip you were well loved by those closest to you and you touched the hearts and will never be forgotten by so many people!

2012-07-01 14:09 AnnieSparky

What a beautiful tribute to Kip....a very special dog who has touched many lives and hearts. He'll be playing and jumping at Rainbow Bridge now xx Sending our love and thoughts xx

2012-07-01 13:23 AlisonH

Just watched the video and cried buckets full. God bless you sweetheart.

2012-07-01 10:13 DogLostMillypod (Chris) - Administrative Volunteer

A lovely fair well video thankyou for sharing it with us.
Run free Kip you will always be remembered.xx

2012-07-01 09:18 ClaireC

WARNING. It's not hankies you will need its bath sheets! Run free bonny young lad we all loved you xx

2012-06-30 23:13 ash4becks

Kip's fair well video, get the hanky's at the ready !! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oF6EpqVWrBY

2012-06-30 22:40 Spanielgirl

Cheers Kip! Run free sweatheart you will never be forgotten xxxxxx

Sylvia too far away (Scotland) to come but I would like to thank you for sharing Kip with us all I feel very honoured.

Hope you had a lovely evening.

Last edited: 2012-06-30 22:42:44 by Spanielgirl

2012-06-30 21:02 TRACEY

Im at work but at 5.45 i raised my cuppa to Kip to celebrate his life. Hope the weather stayed nice for you the sun was shining here at that time.I will watch the video and read everyones comments when i get home so i can shed a few more tears. RIP Kip you are a special boy who brought lots of love and happy times to your family.XXX

2012-06-30 17:45 Pat

Thinking of all you good people up there in Northumberland this evening as you celebrate Kip's life. Have a great time!!!

2012-06-30 14:42 Sandra and Murphy cat

Thinking of you today Sylvia..and all those who knew and loved Kip.

He's only a heartbeat away and while you live,he'll never die x

2012-06-30 08:26 dillondog

Sylvia, I'll be thinking of you and Team Kip today, and will raise a glass in memory of your special boy, Kip. If I wasn't five hundred miles away I would have joined you! Hope the sun shines for you all. xx

2012-06-29 22:54 Tigermouse

Thanks Sylvia. I'll be driving a big grey mpv with an eagle painted on the bonnet and will have two little white Jack Russells with me. I've booked in at a camp site in Widdrington but hoping to have a look round Amble before the walk. I'm really looking forward to meeting you and other members of Team Kip - see you there.

2012-06-29 20:07 Lucy's mum

Sylvia and the rest of Team Kip - We're so looking forward to joining you all tomorrow. See you at 5. Gillian, Neil and Lucy x

Last edited: 2012-06-29 22:27:19 by Lucy's mum

2012-06-29 09:07 ClaireC

Sylvia I am just as devastated at your loss of Kip as you are, You have met so many amazing people who you will no doubt never forget and they will never forget you or Kip. I looked on his page every day as I live down South and have logged on whilst on holiday in Portgual. Your Kip knew your love and friendship and I have watched so many stray dogs this past week whilst away who never hear a kind word or a pat on the head and face a daily battle to find food. May you find some comfort that your Kip is home and will never be lost again. I wish you a happy day on Sat where the day will be filled with happy memories of this rather special lad. Take care Sylvia and RIP Kip xx

2012-06-29 00:23 Sylvia

Tigermouse
We are meeting at the the end of the path to the beach, but it's only yards from teh village hall. Low Hauxley is tiny, don't worry, we will find you.
Marny and I decided this morning that the first part of teh walkshould be doneon the footpath as we don't want anyone slipping on the rocks - they are quite treacherous. A broken bone is the last thing we want, human or canine!
See you Saturday.
x

2012-06-28 14:21 Unknown

In memory of Kip who touched so may hearts and still moves me to tears at his name, have a wonderful day of memory for the lovely boy and his life, Riley and I will be thinking of you, were a long way away physically but very close in other ways.
I have posted on Its a Spring Thing forum and as a result many people have signed up to help Dog Lost in their areas
Blessings in Kip's memory xx

2012-06-28 11:17 Tigermouse

Sylvia, sorry to seem a bit dense but are you meeting for the walk at the hall or the beach? I don't know the area so don't want to turn up at one to find I should be at the other! lol

2012-06-28 07:56 Unknown

Pleaseed to see that you have been offered Hauxley Village Hall, in view of the recent weather. Hope all the canines have a great time too, with the smell of meat cooking tempting their taste buds. Stroke, stroke, pat, pat.

2012-06-27 23:53 Sylvia

Kip – In Celebration of a Very Special Dog
Friends,
We have been offered the use of Hauxley Village Hall for Saturday’s celebration, and in view of the recent wet weather I have decided that we will gladly take that up. More details on directions and practical matters below.
Kip’s ashes will be scattered on the stretch of Druridge Bay that he knew and loved the best, so we will meet (with as many dogs as can make it) at Low Hauxley at 5pm and walk south along the beach beyond Hadston Scaurs to do that, and then we will walk back to Low Hauxley. I am going to time this walk tomorrow morning with Marny, but guess it will take about 45 mins. By that time, the charcoal will have been lit and should be perfect for barbecuing, and we will be ready for a drink.
Practicalities
The Walk
Not everyone will to do the walk, or perhaps cannot get there in time, so there is the option to drive to the Hadston Scaurs car park and join us for the last stretch or watch the waves. I guess that we will be there about 17:45-18:00. If you cannot make that, please come to the hall at Low Hauxley from about 19:00.
Directions
To get to Low Hauxley, take the next turning towards the sea that is to the north of the Hadston Scaurs turn off. If that means nothing to you, it is clearly signposted just south of Amble from the A1068 “Hauxley, Low Hauxley and Silver Carrs caravan site”. It is easy to find on Google Maps if you are still unsure.
To get to the village hall, turn right at the telephone kiosk, follow the road as far as you can and then turn right into the cottages. The hall is at the back, to the left of the church.
Parking
Parking in the village is very limited, but there is a decent sized car park a short walk away. It would be quite feasible to drop things off at the hall and then go and park your car and walk back. To get to the car park, go back to the phone box and continue north (with the sea on your right) you will find it just beyond the chalets.
Barbecues
There is a small garden adjoining the hall and we have been offered the use of a large communal barbecue. Feel free to bring your own but that might not be necessary. There is even a gazebo to use for cover if it is raining.
Food and Drink
Please bring whatever food and drink that you would like to eat or share. There will be bread, salads, coleslaw, sauces etc. laid on. Tea, coffee, milk and sugar will also be available.
Don’t forget tongs, plates, cutlery and glasses – and remember to take them home with you!
Dogs
Are, of course, very welcome. I am sure that we will all be sensible and considerate about the garden space and the hall, particularly if they are wet and dirty, and I know that we will clear up after them.
I am looking forward to seeing you all on Saturday.
Love,
Sylvia
xx

2012-06-27 20:03 Unknown

Just want to say I hope everyone has a great time on Saturday at the BBQ to celebrate Kip`s life. Alas I am unable to attend as I shall be out of the UK for a short time:: Also live too far away. I hope the weather is kind on Kip`s special day. Will try and send some sunshine over for you all. Sylvia you are one very special lady, not only did you take a blind rescue animal into your home and life, you were thinking of other lost dogs like Archie, when you were dealing with your own grief. This cannot have been easy for you or your family. This is what I call unselfishness personified. Although I shall be out of the country I shall be drinking a toast in Kip`s memory. I know Kip will be with you in spirit. CHEERS! EVERYONE AND HAVE A GREAT TIME. . God Blessxxx

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2012-06-26 13:02 Sophies Dad

Been going around to shops etc that have been kind enough to advertise Kip's Posters and everyone is devastated when I tell them the outcome. It brings the heartache back again. Tears still fall daily....x

2012-06-26 12:56 Doremiel

The news about Kip is heartbreaking. I lost my Collie X to illness 6 weeks ago, and my elderly blind/deaf JRT girly 2 weeks ago, and I empathise with Kip's family and the emotions they are dealing with. I am glad you have Kip back and have that knowledge and the ability now to grieve, although so I wish it had been otherwise. Sending you love and strength to cope with your sadness and the hole Kip has left in your home and hearts. Clare XX

2012-06-26 10:54 Julie

I had e mailed Alison from Our Dogs to let her know what had happened to Kip, as she had been kind enough to put an article in the paper last week. This was her reply.

Oh no Julie, how sad.

Thanks for letting me know. We've had a lot of people asking after him, so will put a small piece in this week

xx

Alison Smith
EDITOR

2012-06-25 23:40 shihtzuwhispers

what a shame - run free at teh bridge sweet kip xxx

2012-06-25 23:35 jobadger

A lovely idea to celebrate Kip's life on Saturday. I'm sorry I shan't be able to make it - but I'll be thinking of you all - as I have from the very first day we all met.... Sylvia - you are one amazing lady. xx

2012-06-25 23:35 jobadger

A lovely idea to celebrate Kip's life on Saturday. I'm sorry I shan't be able to make it - but I'll be thinking of you all - as I have from the very first day we all met.... Sylvia - you are one amazing lady. xx

2012-06-25 21:06 Dillonlad

Dillonlad
But sadly I am unable to attend as my husband is working to 3.30pm. I live about 4oo milles away. However as someone as already said, the ones, that can maker it will be with you all in spirit, and although we cannot be there in person, we can still drink a toast to Kip in his memory.

2012-06-25 19:38 Unknown

This is the link to the Gazette story. http://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/local-news/body-of-missing-blind-spaniel-found-1-4675472
I think it was Jonathan Miles on BBC Newcastle who mentioned Kip this morning. He made an appeal the other week and was kind enough to send me an email this morning.

2012-06-25 15:26 Dog WardenTillie

I am so devastated to read this, my heart goes out to you. Xx

2012-06-25 13:09 Gary D

Sorry to hear your devastating news Sylvia. I always thought he would be found. Heard the news on Radio Newcastle, and it brought a lump to my throat. Typing this through a haze of tears right now. I'm sure you'll have amazing memories of your boy, and I'm also sure you will be touched by the amazing people who put so much time into looking for him. Take care and RIP Kip x

Last edited: 2012-06-25 13:13:52 by Gary D

2012-06-25 12:37 Sylvia

Please, please take the opportunity to promote Archie. Great news about Kiera :-)
Apparently someone has just been talking about Kip on Radio Newcastle! I missed it, of course, but a friend rang to tell me.
Will post directions to the barbecue in due course

2012-06-25 12:14 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

How kind...guess you could twist his arm and say team Kip are now loking for Archie...that would really increase hie chances as well...

2012-06-25 12:09 Unknown

James from the Northumberland Gazette has been on to say that he's doing a little story on Kip.

2012-06-25 10:34 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

For recent posters...there is a post about the legacy Kip has left us...which is all the new helpers that joined because of Kips plight....team Kip has already helped Kiera get home.40638 and are now actively helping another local dog Archie..40600...Kip has formed a wonderful community of helpers ready to help the next dogs get home...

2012-06-25 10:14 chris.g

Kip you touched my heart in so many ways, i was out searching day and night for you from the moment you went on your journey right up til the day you came home, i have you to thank in so many ways for showing me that my disabilty can be put aside at times and i can push myself more and more, you gave me the strength to do that, and i am so greatful you came in to my life, you may be gone Kip but you will always have a place in my heart, goodnight bonnie lad, sleep tight son

2012-06-25 10:01 jobadger

Kip - I just thought you'd like to know that I've had over 50 vets email to say how sorry they were to hear that you'd gone to the Bridge. You and your mam have touched so many hearts..... xx

2012-06-25 09:45 Vizsla55

Tears rolling down my face, I am so heartbroken for you Sylvia. God bless you Kip, I never met you but I know you loved your mammy and she loved you. Sleep tight gorgeous boy. Thoughts and love xxxxx

2012-06-25 08:43 AkitaTaz

Good Night, God Bless Kip xx My thoughts and prayers are with your family. xxxx

2012-06-25 07:46 Unknown

Hi Sylvia. I think the BBQ is a fantastic idea, but sadly I am unable to attend as I live about 200 miles away. However as someone as already said, the ones that cant make it will be with you all in spirit, and although we cant be there in person, we can still drink a toast to Kip`s memory. I am going to. Remember that when you have the BBQ Kip will also be there in spirit too. I do hope he makes his presence known. God Bless you Sylvia and your family x ((((HUGS))))

2012-06-24 23:01 donna123

Such sad news,Kip touched the hearts of so many people and he will never be forgotten.
thinking of you Sylvia & family xxx

2012-06-24 21:35 Brunosmum

Good night and bless Kip, sleep well xxxx
Although I have never met you my heart is broken and my tears fall like raindrops. My thoughts are with you x

2012-06-24 21:28 glamtrash

Like everyone else on here, I have followed the search for Kip until we went on holiday on 16th, but immediately upon my return on Saturday 23rd I logged on and held my breath with hope in my heart. Sylvia's comments are heartbreaking but so very sensitive and what a lovely idea she has with the BBQ and to give that handsome boy a proper send off. I'm sure there will be many tears shed and although I won't be there in person, I will be with you all in spirit. God bless you all.

2012-06-24 21:16 Sparkle

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2012-06-24 20:17 Lucy's mum

Sylvia - What a lovely idea - we'd be honoured to come along to the BBQ next Saturday and celebrate Kip's wonderful life which was only possible because of you.

Last edited: 2012-06-24 21:34:39 by Lucy's mum

2012-06-24 18:49 Tigermouse

In memory of Kip I'm going to try my utmost best to come to the barbecue next weekend. I'll be coming north up the A1, can someone give me local directions please? I don't have a satnav but do have a map book. Also will need to stay somewhere overnight - I have a bed in my van, just need somewhere safe to park up. My number is 07512 310977 if anyone wants it. - Eunice

2012-06-24 18:30 merlin

Sylvia, Regarding the planned barbecue for next Saturday. I would really appreciate it if you could give me a ring please on 01665 712181. Many thanks. Tracey xx

2012-06-24 18:10 Cat

Angel dreams beautiful boy. Now you can match all those wonderful smells with what they look like and shine bright as you fly high over rainbow bridge. You took your body but left your soul where it had always been and always will be - right by the side of your humans. I'm so sorry you didn't make it home. Him upstairs must have had a very special job for you to do. Shine bright lad xxx Huge hugs to your humans xxx

2012-06-24 18:05 Janet Locke

I cannot visit this page without crying but having visited it every day, several times a day since Kip went missing, I find I am still drawn to it.
Sylvia, your posts are so touching and we are thinking of you. Kip's legacy is that he brought out the very best in "human kind" and showed that the spirit of coming together and helping is still here. We hope that your planned barbecue next Saturday goes well. It will be a very emotional occasion I am sure.
Tara, your post is beautiful and comforting to everyone who has lost their best friend.
Please, everyone take care and continue to be there for each other. xx

2012-06-24 17:43 cassiesmam

Im so sorry to hear the devastating news about Kip. My heart goes out to Sylvia and her family. xxxxxxxxxx

Last edited: 2012-06-24 17:44:19 by cassiesmam

2012-06-24 17:35 Unknown

Thanks, Sylvia. Let's take her lead and help look for Archie.

2012-06-24 14:12 Tara

I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep. I could see that you were crying, You found it hard to sleep.

I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear, "It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here."

I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea, You were thinking of the many times, your hands reached down to me.

I was with you at the shops today, Your arms were getting sore. I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.

I walked with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key. I gently put my paw on you, I smiled and said "it's me."

You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair. I tried so hard to let you know, that I was standing there.

It's possible for me to be so near you everyday. To say to you with certainty, "I never went away."

You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew, in the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.

The day is over... I smile and watch you yawning and say "good-night, God bless, I'll see you in the morning."

And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide, I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand, side by side.

I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see. Be patient, live your journey out ... then come home to be with me.d

2012-06-24 13:12 Laura

i am so sorry to hear the devastaing outcome of Kip, i am lost for words. my heart and hugs go to his owner. i cant imagine what they are going through xxx

2012-06-24 13:08 loobeelu

Sylvia, thank you so much for your post, I cannot begin to imagine what you have been through recently. Run free at the bridge Kip. x

2012-06-24 13:02 Sylvia

CROSSPOSTED FROM FACEBOOK
Hi everyone.

Let's hope that we are not still looking for Archie next weekend, otherwise.......

I am planning to have a barbecue on the beach next Saturday to celebrate not only Kip's life, but also the inspirational team that tried AND SUCCEEDED in bringing him home. Not the way we had hoped, but we did find him in the end. It will also give me an opportunity to say thank you to you all.

I hope that you will join us if you can and we will scatter my beautiful boy's ashes together on the beach where he loved to run, play and swim. The tide will take him back to the sea where he had his last great adventure before leaving us to go to The Bridge.

We will get together at about 5 pm and hope to see you there. It is probably easiest if we go to the area near the slipway at Hadston Scaurs and then there is room for cars to park safely in the car park.

Please bring whatever suits you to eat and drink - we can even try to get some taxis sorted out if we raise more than one glass to Kip's memory! If rain is forecast and you have a little gazebo or similar that you can bring, that would be great. And chairs! Does anyone have any portable barbecues, please? If not, it will be a gazillion disposables. Must remember to take a watering can so that we can put them out properly and take away the rubbish! Music would be great, too, but I don't want you to get anything spoiled by sand or sea water.

Kip was a special boy and you all share him with me, even if you did not have an opportunity to meet him in person/dog. Let's get together to give thanks for his life and everything that he stood for, and for the loving community that he formed in the blink of an eye.

To be honest, I don't want to get too involved in formal arrangements for this, so please let me know if you need anything like taxi numbers etc. Otherwise just turn up! It is low tide at about 6pm so we should have plenty of time if you are coming later than 7, please let me know.

Sylvia
x

2012-06-24 11:56 Unknown

Sylvia, thank you for posting. It must have been very difficult at this time. I think you know that DogLost's thoughts are with you.

2012-06-24 11:44 poppy

God bless you and your family Sylvia so so sad . give Belle a cuddle for me bless her she will be missing her mr kipster so much too. I never met you Bonny boy but one thing i know for sure is i will never forget you . Rest in peace sweet boy you have left a legacy no one will ever forget xxxxxxxx

2012-06-24 11:28 Unknown

Hi Sylvia. Am still thinking of Kip (With tears in my eyes) Today I like many others went to Church today and offered up the Mass for Kip and yourselves, also said prayers and lit candles. I have been reading all the messages on here, and you realize that Kip has not died in vain. Kip will not only stay in Sylvia and her family`s hearts but ours as well. YUO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN KIP. RIP+++ PS Will be donating too.

2012-06-24 11:02 Sophies Dad

Goodnight dear Kip......
Enjoy your time at Rainbow Bridge with your nose in the air and your ears blowing in the breeze as you run free Handsome Boy.
No more will we feel your breath on our hands as you search out those treats, nor will we feel the gentle licks and sniffs but we will feel the joy of having known you. Your time with us has been well spent and as others have said more eloquently than I ever could, you have reminded us of what we can achieve together for the good of this world. You will always have a place in our hearts and never be forgotten. God Bless x.
Dear Sylvia, Thankyou for caring enough about Kip to let him live an independent and rewarding life. If only we all had your courage and love. See you soon. x

2012-06-24 10:30 DianeM

I am so so sorry your gorgeous boy Kip didn't make it home safe to his loving family, run free and play forever at the bridge little man xx

2012-06-24 10:29 Titania777

So very sad to see this news today. Darling Kip has left a wonderful legacy by uniting lots more people to help with the search for other missing dogs and also raising awareness of rescue dogs. I didn't know you Kip but you have a place in my heart. Run free Kip lad, young again playing in the sunshine with our other babies.x My thoughts and prayers are truly with Kip's family, friends, all the helpers and those that loved him.x

2012-06-24 09:27 DogLostSpringerMad - Area Volunteer, East Sussex

Along with everyone else, I type with tears streaming down my cheeks. What a beautiful lad darling Kip was.
His legacy will live on through this site. I was led here via a network campaign, and have follwed every heart wrenching day. Through him, you will take comfort that thousands have joined doglost and therefore, he will bring hope to all other lost dogs, because there are so many more of us now. Run free darling xx

2012-06-24 09:11 jobadger

Sylvia - your words were lovely. Kip - you've shown us what we can be like - thank you - watch over your mum gorgeous lad. xx

2012-06-24 08:54 slabcabbage

Tears running down my cheeks,
every thing I want to say has already been said.
I feel Kip has show us poor humans how to come together in LOVE and Care for each other.
Have fun at the bridge BIG BOY.
Val
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2012-06-24 08:54 slabcabbage

Tears running down my cheeks,
every thing I want to say has already been said.
I feel Kip has show us poor humans how to come together in LOVE and Care for each other.
Have fun at the bridge BIG BOY.
Val
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2012-06-24 08:27 Shepherdess

Sylvia x. If your love alone could have saved him, then he would have lived forever

2012-06-24 00:21 Springer princess

:'( xxxxxx

2012-06-24 00:02 Sylvia

Friends, your messages are so loving and comforting - even if they make me cry more than ever. Kip was such a special boy, and made a huge impression on people he met with his approach to life:
Keep your tail wagging, it's all an adventure.
Catch every cuddle on the sofa that you can.
Enjoy every moment of a walk, each mouthful of food, every second of life.

I want to thank so many people individually but I am struggling for words. "Thank you" is what you say when someone hands you your change at the till. Those two words cannot express my gratitude to the people who were part of the tidal wave of love for Kip, and who were determined to find him and bring him home. You were all so fantastic and I feel that mentioning individuals may make some of you feel left out. I hope that you don't when I tell you that some people worked tirelessly and quietly, into the early hours of the morning and at 4 and 5am, some even through the night. So I cannot fail to mention:
Trevor, tireless, relentless, quiet, determined, and as tenacious as his terriers. Out at all times and in all weathers. You protected me from seeing Kip as he was when he was found, and put yourself through it yourself.
Muriel, there at the right moment, always. Your intelligent and common sense advice was never forced but always available when asked for. Thank you for the miles and miles that you have walked and for being with me last night right until you brought me home.
Marny, always there and now a special friend who gave us a comfortable and dry place to shelter with a hot drink.
Michael, day or night, a phone call away. Up to his chest in the lake at one point and wet and cold searching on his birthday.
Ian, likewise you would appear by magic and stay out all night.
Paul and Viv, who put in so much time and effort at all hours.
Eve, a 70-mile round trip and you were there nearly every day at all hours.
Joan and Brian who made the round trip from Leeds and put some structure into the search.
Lucy who made the trip from Ayr in Scotland.
Kath and Gary who brought me food and walked for hours after long, hard days at work.
Mel and Neil who walked for hours on a wild goose chase in addition to all the searching.
And of course, the incomparable Kate, at teh end of the phone e24/7.
And every single one of you who has made this a special community, united by love.

In the spirit of Kip, let's all get Archie (missing cocker from near where Kip was lost) back home safe and sound. I plan to be out looking in the morning. Let's bring him home safely xx

Last edited: 2012-06-24 00:17:34 by Sylvia

2012-06-23 23:42 Orchid1971

Because I'm here hoping to find news on dogs to give me hope for willow my missing springer I can honestly say that my heart goes out for you but I know that knowing what has happened is preferable to the not knowing which is unbearable... My sympathies are with you. RIP Kip xx

2012-06-23 21:07 hello janey

I am so gutted to see Kip is at the bridge,,but feel from experience Sylvia can now be reunited with him one way or the other, the not knowing all this time tears your heart in two, at least now Kip can be laid to rest with some dignity,,run free precious boy and know that hundreds of people were willing you a safe journey home x

2012-06-23 20:32 Shelley

Truly sad to never have had the honour to have met you Kip, but rest well in knowing that your life truly had a purpose... So many people who had the privilege of knowing you were amazed by your ability to cope, your beauty, your love for those who cared for you... Your sad loss brought so many of us together & we worked tirelessly to find you, but already you were Home..
So many tears have & will be shed, we will never forget you, but you have brought together so many people who will continue to work together, as colleagues or new friends, to help other dogs to find their Homes. Stay strong Slvia - you gave Kip a wonderful life, when maybe others would have passed him by, he lived a life that many would have felt he was unable to live - your lives crossed for a reason- you will meet again.
Doglost & NESSR - your commitment is amazing. Your followers are incredible. Kip's story should lead us on...be brave- the people who Kip's story brought together can stay together to make a real difference to those 'Dogs Lost' who need us. Kip, your story has opened my eyes.... SO,SO, sad at your loss Sylvia.
When a person opens their heart to such a cause they become vulnerable to such pain... Be brave those who, like me, are shedding tears... it is not all sadness, there is hope where there is love & kindness.
God BlessYou Kip. X

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2012-06-23 20:28 mumstaxi

i have just logged on to facebook and the first posting i read was the very tragic news about kip, i cant begin to understand what you must be going through,my thoughts and prayers are with you all, and kip, sleep well beautiful boy, you have touched the hearts of so many people and i wont forget you, there are no right words, i really am stuggling to accept that you didnt make him home, its devasting.be happy at rainbow bridge xxx

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2012-06-23 20:28 Bill & Suzanne

Just got back and seen the devastating news...so sorry for your loss Sylvia..we're both thinking of you at this sad time xx

2012-06-23 20:01 Lucy's mum

Darling Kip I smile through the tears as I read all the beautiful messages to you and your Mum. I've been to the beach today and found myself still looking for you then I remember. I remember that I won't find you at the beach but rather in the place you now have in my heart next to Lucy.

Continue to run and play free gorgeous Kip. xxxxxx

2012-06-23 19:50 Unknown

Poppy and Willow`s Mum. I did post earlier on Kip`s page, but have just been reading about the people who say "Just a dog" or "Only a dog" These individuals are the minority and are not worth getting upset about. I wonder though if they lost their sight or hearing (Gods forebid) would they refuse a Guide dog or a Hearing dog, which I support? I dont think so. Empty vessels make the most noise.

2012-06-23 19:13 Poppy & Willow's Mum

biccy, I have 'just a dog' on the wall with a picture of my very special girl Bramble, who will also be playing with Kip and Toffee, at the Rainbow Bridge, hope they are all having fun together. People who don't have dogs just don't understand do they? xx

2012-06-23 18:53 biccy

I haven't posted on here all day since I read the news at 5am because I couldn't see the keyboard for tears. I thought I was strong enough then read Poppy and willow's mums message about 'just a dog' and the tears came again, Thats how I feel about my two and Toffee who is at rainbows bridge playing with Kip and leading him into trouble :o)
Syliva-My thoughts have been with you and Kip all day as we have gone about our normal family business knowing how difficult today will have been for you. I have thanked all my personal and business followers who have read and followed my tweets and facebook messages. I would like to thank all those neared that were able to physiclaly help in the search and I thank those like myself who were too far away but did what they could over the internet.
Kip will never be 'just a dog' when he touched so many people and left behind a new 'team' on doglost and NESSR to help others in need. Long may Kips legacy continue!! With much love Lottie and Archie's mum xxxxx

2012-06-23 18:30 digbysmum

What can I say that hasn't already been said. I am so very, very sorry and my thoughts go out to Sylvia at this terribly sad time. You were a beautiful dog dear Kip, and we will never forget you. Run free at the bridge darling boy. My four springers will be waiting to play xx

2012-06-23 18:29 SJ100

One brave and beautiful dog; one devoted and loving owner; one inspirational community of kind and caring individuals. Together you embody the spirit of Doglost and are the true legacy of this very special boy. Sleep in peace dear Kip, you and Sylvia have found a home in so many hearts. xxx

2012-06-23 18:23 Poppy & Willow's Mum

To Sylvia, Cynthia and all at NESSR, We are all absolutely devasted here, by the awful news about Kip. Sadly, we never had the priviledge to meet him, but I have tears streaming down my face as I write this, because he was quite obviously a very special boy, and you are all very special people to have given him the wonderful life he had. xx

To Kip, so sad to see you have gone over the Rainbow Bridge, run free with all our special friends who have gone there before you, you'll never know how many hearts you touched. xxxxx



From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it's just a dog," or, "that's a lot of money for just a dog." They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for "just a dog."

Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a dog." Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a dog," but I did not once feel slighted.

Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a dog," and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a dog" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.

If you, too, think it's "just a dog," then you will probably understand phases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise." "Just a dog" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy. "Just a dog" brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person.

Because of "just a dog" I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future. So for me and folks like me, it's not "just a dog" but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment.

"Just a dog" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.

I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a dog" but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a human."

So the next time you hear the phrase "just a dog." just smile, because they "just don't understand."

2012-06-23 18:05 Barneysmum

To Sylvia - many tears in our house this evening as we have read this sad sad news. I have no words to ease your pain, but what a wonderful mum you are, you never gave up on him, and he has come home, and will stay with you in spirit forever. He is a beautiful little boy, who warmed our hearts and brought so many people together to try and bring him home safe and well. Although we never met Kip we will remember him and say a little prayer for him tonight. Our thoughts are with you Sylvia and god bless Kip xx

2012-06-23 17:56 b1tc403

absolutely devasting , my heart goes out to you Sylvia . play at Rainbow bridge safely Kip x

2012-06-23 17:27 WendyB

Just got an email from the Ambler to say they have put a piece up on their website about Kips sad loss.
http://www.theambler.co.uk/2012/06/22/search-continues-for-kip-the-blind-dog/

2012-06-23 17:02 Tara

Im so sorry to read this sad news it has made my heart truly sink. I came on here regularly hoping to see good news. I'm sure he knows how hard you tried to find him and although you can't see him I sure he is still by your side. Sleep tight Kip and god bless your family. :'( xx

2012-06-23 16:53 Stella's Dad

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2012-06-23 16:47 wickedweims

stells dad trying to contact you
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2012-06-23 16:42 Mr chad

Mr chad is a sad spaniel today, as we are a sad family, a region, a country, a nation kip will never know the lengths so many people went to in an attempt to bring this little fella home to his mam! My thoughts go out to Sylvia and all those 2 and 4 legged friends who worked tirelessly searching across the Northumberland coastline and indeed throughout the country! I for one will be tipping a glass tonight to you all! Sleep well Kip for you may have left us but your legacy will live on for many a year x

2012-06-23 16:33 NorthernSkySunrise

I'm heartbroken for you Sylvia xxx At least Kips home now, run free at the bridge baby boy xxx

2012-06-23 16:30 Stella's Dad

It's ironic that 9 minutes after my last posting on here last night, Sylvia broke the devastating news.

I got up at 5am this morning to get ready for work, and then logged on to see the page had turned blue. At last, I thought, Kip's home, but then I started to read the posts and it got to the point where I couldn't read anymore.

I have been watching through the day on my phone, and indeed posted a message on the UKCamping forum, but I'm now home, and like my post on UKC, I have tears running down my face. I'm a 44tonne trucker, we don't do tears!!!

Sylvia, our hearts at Stella towers go out to you at this horrendous time, but you can hold your head up high knowing that you gave Kip your undying love during his short time, and he reciprocated. That's immeasurable.

Kip's passing has not gone in vain as has been said, Doglost has gained new support, as have the various dog agencies that help rehome lost and found dogs, and that is down to you and your beloved Kip. My beloved North East rallied around when the cry went up, and it didn't disappoint, so a big thanks to Kate, Cynthia and all of the people too many to name, who were out at all hours helping to find your gorgeous boy.

Sleep tight young Kip.xxxx

Ken Tracey Sophie and Stella.

2012-06-23 16:17 c/oKyloe

just to confirm the PayPal account is still open (kipmissing@gmail.com); in the coming days I would expect that Sylvia will think about where to distribute the contents amongst the various relevant places. Thanks you once again to everyone.

2012-06-23 15:54 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

The legacy Kip has left us is the amazing amount of new helpers who have joined from the area...Kips plight has ensured in the future other dogs will be given a better chance to get home...Just look at Archie lost nearby...last month we would only have had a few local helpers to email...now we have 100's ...who are already out helping the owner...extending the spirit of team Kip...over to Archie....Thank you Kip for the legacy you have left to the other dogs...

2012-06-23 15:49 LORAN-KIZZY

Aww so sorry, reading this broke my heart, its nice to see he had owners that loved him so so much sleep tight beautiful boy xx

2012-06-23 15:27 Montysmum

Sylvia, I am so sorry about your loss. Think it is harder when it is a rescue dog as you feel more torn as to what went before. (I know I do)
But I am sure that Kip knew you loved him and I am equally sure that those were his last feelings. Run free Kip - now made whole again

2012-06-23 15:26 Montysmum

Sylvia, I am so sorry about your loss. Think it is harder when it is a rescue dog as you feel more torn as to what went before. (I know I do)
But I am sure that Kip knew you loved him and I am equally sure that those were his last feelings. Run free Kip - now made whole again

2012-06-23 15:26 jobadger

And as we say goodbye I can hardly see for the tears in my eyes
You are shining like a million suns,
There's a new star in the heavens tonight.....

I shall send a donation in your name Kip, to NESSR as soon as the bank is fixed.

2012-06-23 15:05 Sandra and Murphy cat

Sylvia,no words can take away your pain and sadness,i'm so sorry that you have lost Kip but hope through time it helps to know that so many people came together for him and loved him...even those who had never met him.He must have been a truly special boy to have been able to touch our hearts in this way.

He will always be remembered.x

2012-06-23 15:00 DebsAndGreg

Thinking of everyone involved at this sad time. Run free at the Rainbow Bridge Kip you are a very special boy loved by many people

Last edited: 2012-06-23 15:08:13 by DebsAndGreg

2012-06-23 14:45 Unknown

NESSR did a wonderful job (as they do for all SS's in need) so if you want to donate, here is the link:
http://www.nessr.net/node/8
Press donate and use either PayPal or your credit card. It helps a lot to gift aid it.

2012-06-23 14:29 Sandra and Murphy cat

Leona..I donated to Kip's reward fund yesterday through paypal at kipmissing@gmail.com...maybe a memory fund could be set up now.

2012-06-23 14:28 wickedweims

NESSR are holding a fun weekend at druridge bay country park on th 14th and 15th of JULY To all the people who have helped in the seach for kip please feel free to come and join us for a cup of tea and a piece of cake as a way of a HUGE Thank You
we look forward to seeing you there
WW, Cynthia and the NESSR Team

2012-06-23 14:19 DogLostLostdogs ScotlandSable - Regional Co-ordinator - Scotland

Personally I will be donating to North East Springer Spaniel Rescue ---- NESSR, as if it had not been for them finding KIP a home, he would not have even had those few good years he did have.They do great work.The link is here if anyone wants to join me in donating to them.http://www.nessr.net/

2012-06-23 14:05 Debbzz

No heaven will not ever heaven be,
Unless my dogs are there to welcome me.

2012-06-23 14:00 DogLostJytte - Area Volunteer - West Yorkshire

Leona - if you want to donate to Doglost, there is a BIG link on left of this and each page, in green "Please Donate" - under dog on left....

2012-06-23 13:56 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

A really dreadful outcome. So very upset for sweet Kip, his family and our co-ordinators who originally rescued him. I second Wensmum's message. He had such a happy life and it is far better to have a happy life that is short than long and miserable one. You gave him that and he went to heaven happy, knowing he was so loved, and always will be. Together forever! God bless you sweet Kip and your loving family, and, all those who tried so hard to find you and all who love you.xxx

2012-06-23 13:53 Leona*

What can I say thats not already been said.. dearest Kip, you were an angel and now you have your wings, sleep tight precious boy, my thoughts are with Syliva and all those who tried so hard to bring you home. Leona xx

(please can someone tell me how to make a donation I cant see anything on his fb page)

2012-06-23 13:50 lilyloulou

So sorry to hear this.RIP handsome little man x

2012-06-23 13:49 Angie

Like many here, I did not have the privilege of meeting Kip, yet I am sat here with tears streaming down my cheeks. Utterly devastating news and my sympathy reaches out to everyone who had spent time trying to find this lovely boy, especially Sylvia. Kip has touched many many people and it is tragic that his story has panned out in such a manner. Sleep well lovely boy, do what you can to help your mum come to terms with your passing xx

2012-06-23 13:40 wensmum

Dear Kip,
You found the best family - they gave you independence and freedom, helped you to be a joyous, happy and fulfilled lad - you have touched the hearts of thousands, and brought so many people together. I am so sorry you could not stay for longer. Run free, you beautiful boy

2012-06-23 13:39 Alfies mum

Sylvia, so so sorry that Kip didnt make it home safe but at least hes back with you now. Sleep tight gorgeous boy xxx

2012-06-23 13:13 JoViz

So, so upset to hear of this very sad news. Like everyone here, I am thinking of you, which is strange in away as I don't know you! Please feel proud of yourself (and all the helpers) in working so hard to bring Kip home. It is wonderful though, through this sadness, it shows there are so many caring people out there, especially as we hear about so much cruelty. xxxx

2012-06-23 12:49 chloesmum76

Thank you c/oKyloe - I have sent a donation to his paypal address in his memory.

2012-06-23 12:37 DogLostDebs2460 - Area coordinator Hfds, Worcs

Oh no, how dreadful for you Sylvia, and all of you lovely dog lovers who helped find him. I'm sure many many tears will be shed over this lovely chap, mine are flowing now as I type, I'm gutted for you, I really am. I'm so sorry you didn't get Kip home safe. But I suppose at least you can get comfort in the fact you have him home and you won't be forever wondering and worrying. Lots of very best of wishes to you. Debbie xxxx

2012-06-23 12:08 Unknown

We would like to thank everyone who worked so hard to try to bring Kip home: From the local searchers, and posterers to the people who emailed, texted and tweeted Kip's plight around the UK. Perfect strangers (some celebrities) all coming together. This is how DogLost works and we are indebted to you.

2012-06-23 12:05 Goldens

so very sorry to hear your heartbreakin news i have been following your search and praying for you i can't stop crying for this sad end Kip was so lucky to have owners like you rest little one xxx

2012-06-23 11:56 Beanie245

So very sorry, Blind no longer Kip be happy at the bridge brave boy.
Through 'Everyone's' determined efforts Sylvia now has closure, truly hope you find some comfort in the knowledge that Kip touched people's hearts,brought so many together and reminded us all of how much good there still is out there, just amazing what one special dog can do.XXX

2012-06-23 11:40 DogLostJulie - Area Co-ordinator - Surrey & South London

So very very sorry I have been checking every day for news of lovely Kip -everyone has worked so hard to find him and now at least there is closure for you although not how we all hoped. Love and prayers to everybody involved he was such a special boy. Julie x

2012-06-23 11:35 Barney 'n' Ozzie's mum

So, so sorry to read this sad news. Kip's legacy surely must be that he has made so many more people aware of this wonderful site and hopefully by many of them staying on as helpers, this will enable more dogs to be reunited with their families. Sending you a big hug Sylvia. RIP darling Kip xxxxxxxx

2012-06-23 11:31 whinny

Everyday we all prayed that we would see Kip's name in the 'blue' reunited part of DL. Finally, his name is there but we are not crying tears of joy. This is heartbreaking. Kip touched so many hearts - he certainly was a very special boy. RIP lovely boy. xxx

2012-06-23 11:24 c/oKyloe

What can we say? A truly special lad has been taken far too early, but at least Sylvia has him home with her now and knows where he has been. And there is some consolation in at least knowing that he has not been out in the recent awful weather, has not been frightened, confused, hungry and bewildered. Sylvia has been an inspiration fitting of this special lad, and if nothing else the profile of the wonderful work of NESSR and DogLost has been raised nationwide. If we are ever in the same unfortunate position, we now know where to go. My thanks mean little but they are going out to all those who have helped us in this devoted search.
RIP special man - you will be forever in our hearts.

Chloesmum76 - I noted you were asking re donations in Kip;s memory. The PayPal account is still open for Kip and at some stage in the coming days I expect Sylvia will start to think about where these funds are distributed. I set up the account and have been overseeing it on her behalf, but Sylvia will make the choices as to how this wonderful fund is passed out in memory of a truly incredible spaniel.
If you wish to add to it, the email address for donations is: kipmissing@gmail.com; however there are threads on here relating to direct donations also if you prefer.

Many heartfelt thanks to all who have already donated; good work will continue in this boy's memory.
xxx

2012-06-23 11:09 May

Godspeed,little man
Sweet dreams little man
Oh, my love will fly to you
Each night on angels wings
God speed, sweet dreams.

( Dixie chicks)
Much love sylvia xxxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-23 11:08 Gking

Oh no :( i havent been on in a day or so as too much work, really hoped he would be found in a better way, im really gutted and sorry for you sylvia i cant imagine what your going through. He has touched the hearts of all of us and even though he isnt here withus he has made alot of friends who will never forget him. R.I.P kip im glad you found your way to be reunited with your family. Im sure he is looking over you waiting for you to be reunited with him with a huge hug. R.I.P kip you truly touched my heart..now to stop crying..xx

2012-06-23 11:06 pepperpot

Syliva sorry for your loss. Kip run free sweet boy xx

2012-06-23 11:02 Lizzy

I am so sorry to hear this sad news. Run free at Rainbow Bridge Kip x

2012-06-23 10:57 J MO

Such sad news. Run free at the bridge Kip xx

2012-06-23 10:53 Unknown

So sorry I am heartbroken for you Sylvia, and of course your family. At least you can lay Kip to rest, and know that his sighht has been fully restored, now he is in God`sa Heavcen; what sights he will behold. Also you have many lovely memories of Kip, including how you loved and cared for him, and how he loved you. No one can ever take these memories away from you Sylvia. Kip is still with you in spirit, and always will be. A friend of mine lost his Springer to mouth cancer, and has seen him (George) in spirit, playing happily. One day you will join Kip at the bridge, where you will be forever forever more, never to be parted, and Kip will be adorned with his wings. Night, night Angel Kip, sleep tight. RIP+++ Kip. Sending Sylvia healing thoughts and loads of comforting ((((((HUGS)))))) for her sorrow. PS MSpickles. You are right he has touched all our hearts, and always will.

2012-06-23 10:39 claire-marie

So sad by this news. RIP Kip xxx

2012-06-23 10:35 Sarah W

Absolutely heartbroken by this sad news. I've been following Kips search and been so overwhelmed by everyones support and efforts in trying to get this lovely boy back home with his mum. Run free you beautiful boy you will be sorely missed xxxx {{{hugs to Sylvia}}}

Last edited: 2012-06-23 10:35:58 by Sarah W

2012-06-23 10:25 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

My heart goes out to Sylvia and everybody who has tried so hard to get Kip home....run free in the sunshine dearest Kip, you have touched so many hearts, sleep tight xxxxxx

2012-06-23 10:11 LadyTrojan

May you find consolation that so many share in the grief of the loss of beautiful KIP. My heart is exploding with pain at this terrible tragedy. Thank you to Tracey for being there for KIP and Sylvia, ensuring they are reunited forever more. I am so deeply touched at all the love in the world shown this handsome boy KIP. The video is amazing. KIP is embedded in my heart and soul forever. We will now all journey through life sharing the pain together. May GOD protect you KIP always. RIP KIP and deepest sympathies to Sylvia, family and friends.:(

2012-06-23 10:11 Tigermouse

I just wanted to let you know that I have made it home. The journey wasn't an easy one, but it didn't take too long.

Everything is so pretty here, so white, so fresh and new - I wish that you could close your eyes and that you could see it too.

Please try not to be so sad for me but try to understand - God is taking such care of me I'm in the shelter of His hands.

Here there is no sadness, no sorrow, and no pain. Here there is no crying and I'll never hurt again.

Here it is so peaceful when all the angels sing. I really have to go for now.... I've just got to try my wings.

2012-06-23 10:00 Spanielgirl

Kips' passing seems so unfair he was and still is so loved. Sylvia you gave him the best years of his short life somethimg he would not have experienced without you and NESSR.

Kip your spirit will live for eternity with each and every one of us who fell in love with you.

DO NOT STAND AT MY GRAVE AND WEEP

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am in a thousand winds that blow,
I am the softly falling snow.
I am the gentle showers of rain,
I am the fields of ripening grain.
I am in the morning hush,
I am in the graceful rush
Of beautiful birds in circling flight,
I am the starshine of the night.
I am in the flowers that bloom,
I am in a quiet room.
I am in the birds that sing,
I am in each lovely thing.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there. I do not die.

Mary Elizabeth Frye (1904-2004)

2012-06-23 09:50 chloesmum76

When I read the news here last night I was so sad for everyone involved.
Like many I have been following Kip's story, too far away to do anything practical but I had been praying for a happy ending.
I lost my springer 2 years ago and nothing anyone can say can ease the pain, but it does get easier over time, I lost a member of my family that day, sending massive hugs to everyone that has been affected by Kip and especially to Sylvia and her family.
Kip will never be forgotten thats for sure, he has touched the hearts of so many, run free dearest Kip.
Is there anyway I can send a donation to NESSR in Kip's memory? I am sure there will be others that may want to do the same xxx

2012-06-23 09:50 Lisa123

I am so sorry to read this. My thoughts and love go to Sylvia and family and also to all of you wonderful people who pulled together to help search for Kip. Sleep tight precious boy xxx

2012-06-23 09:48 Kazza

Dear Kip, you were such a very special boy who touched the hearts of the nation. I never met you, but you will always have a special place in my heart, RIP sweetheart. My thoughts are with you Sylvia at this very sad time. You gave Kip a wonderful life and are an inspiration to us all, along with the rest of Team Kip. xxx

2012-06-23 09:47 Joanne

I am so sorry to read this :( Run free at the bridge Kip xxxxx

2012-06-23 09:47 snacher

dearest sylvia our thoughts are with you ,RIP dearest kip we will never forget you ( snacher and floss ) xxxxxxx

2012-06-23 09:41 maggiesmam

Kips story has touched so many people all over the country. Sylvia everyone sends their condolences & love. Take care. Kip you can run free at Rainbow Bridge with all of our beloved animals already there. RIP gorgeous boy xxxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-23 09:34 Camsta106

KIP I met you and Sylvia at the dog traing sylvia was telling me that you were blind and I though a blind wouldn't be able to do half the things that we were doing but when I seen you in action my heart sank my mouth dropped I was taking away at how fantastic you were kip your determination compleatly overcome me you were one in a million kip and you had the best home and the most fantastic life that you could of ever had Kip you were an inperational dog with a great owner now stay safe up there RIP KiPSTER Mabey al se you some day. Take care now Sylvia xx love Cameron and Archie

2012-06-23 09:32 4dog

Heartbreaking, so sad. my thought are with Sylvia. Kip, you are a much loved dog. RIP, say hi to all the boys and girls at Rainbow bridge.

2012-06-23 09:32 lesleyjane

So sad to read about dear Kip, sending loving thoughts, and hope he and my ESS Monty are having a big party wherever they are now. xx

2012-06-23 09:30 dawny

So sorry to hear this devestating news, run free at the bridge dear kip xxx

2012-06-23 09:17 MSPickles

Please accept my deepest sympathy Sylvia. I cannot begin to imagine how you are feeling.

Dearest Kip, run free at the bridge sweetheart.

I had never met you but you stole my heart x

2012-06-23 09:15 DogLostAunt Stef - Area Volunteer, West London

I am so sorry . My heart goes out to Sylvia & all of Team Kip at this terribly sad time.
Run free dear Kip,so many loved you,so many will miss you special boy.
Steph x .

2012-06-23 09:01 DogLostLostdogs ScotlandSable - Regional Co-ordinator - Scotland

Devastated for all concerned. Beautiful Kip you have been in God's loving arms since that moment you went to the bridge, and you will be safe there forever more, playing and running in the sunshine, happy in the knowledge that nothing can ever hurt you again.God bless and keep you sweetheart. Words are not enough to say how much you will be missed.xxxxx

2012-06-23 08:59 4cavaliers

I have just read the sad news about Kip, and we are so upset at this very sad news, rest in peace young man, and hope you are having a good time with my dogs at Rainbow Bridge xxxxx
and thinking of you Sylvia too, xx

Last edited: 2012-06-23 09:00:25 by 4cavaliers

2012-06-23 08:58 AlisonH

RIP sweetheart. You were obviously a very special dog and much loved by all those who nknew you. My deepest sympathy to your family who tried so hard to find you. God bless.

2012-06-23 08:30 paddycarr

Forever remembered mate, Condolences Sylvia xx Paddy and Dylan

2012-06-23 08:25 debsandpets

The Spirit Of A Spaniel
 
I was standing on a hillside in a field of blowing wheat,
And the spirit of a Spaniel was lying at my feet.

He looked at me with kind dark eyes, ancient wisdom shining through.
In the essence of his being, I saw such love there too.

His mind locked upon my heart, as I stood there on that day,
And he told me of this story about a place so far away.

As I stood upon that hillside, in a field of blowing wheat,
In a twinkling of a second, his spirit left my feet.

His tale put my heart at ease; all my fears did fade away
About what lay ahead of me, on another distant day

"I live among God's creatures now, in the heavens of your mind
So do not grieve for me my friend, as I am with my kind

My collar is a rainbow's hue; my leash is a shooting star
My boundaries are the Milky Way, where I sparkle from afar

There are no pens or kennels here, for I am not confined
But I'm free to roam God's heavens, among the Spaniel kind

I nap the day on a snowy cloud, gentle breezes rocking me
And dream the dreams of earthlings and how it used to be

The trees are full of liver treats and tennis balls abound
And milk bones line the walkways, just waiting to be found

There is even a ring set up, the grass all lush and green
And everyone who gaits around becomes the Best of Breed

For we're all winners in this place; we have no faults, you see
And God passes out those ribbons, to each one, even me

I drink from waters laced with gold, my world a beauty to behold
And wise old dogs form my pride, to amble at my very side

At night I sleep in an angel's arms, her wings protecting me
And moonbeams dance about us, just as stardust falls on thee

So when your life on earth is spent and you stand at Heaven's gate
Have no fear of loneliness - for here, you know, I wait”

Author unknown

Words escape me.

2012-06-23 08:19 Jill

I Haven’t Left At All
I saw you gently weeping as you looked through photographs
You paused for just a moment at one that made you laugh.
But as you turned more pages the tears began to flow
You whispered that you missed me but I want you to know;
I softly licked those stinging tears that down your cheeks did fall
I want to help you understand I haven’t left at all.
On those days that you are overcome with sorrow, pain and grief
I rest my head upon your leg to offer some relief.
When you take our walking path I’ve seen you turn around
Because I know you surely heard my paws upon the ground.
At night while you are sleeping I snuggle at your side
You stroke my fur as you touch that place where I used to lie.
You said it’s just your heart playing tricks upon your mind
But rest assured I’m really there, my spirit’s left behind.
I know your heart is hurting; it’s like an open sore
You think my life has ended and you won’t see me anymore.
But for those of us bound tight by love, death is not the curtain call;
It’s really the eternal beginning that waits for us all
So, dear Master as you live your life I patiently await
For us to be together when you pass through Heaven’s gate.
love Jill x RIP Kip x

Last edited: 2012-06-23 08:21:41 by Jill

2012-06-23 08:15 ali&mark

my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and nesser run free at the bridge kip xx

2012-06-23 08:11 DaveM

What can anyone say...
Stay strong Sylvia you are in our hearts

2012-06-23 08:11 Inkie's Mum

I was so sorry to see Kip had moved over with Rainbow Bridge alongside him.. Would like to let Sylvia know that many tears have fallen down my cheeks this morning, and having loved and lost pets over the years, there's nothing we can say to ease her pain and loss, but hopefuly she can take comfort that she was able to be reunited with her boy, to know what happened and thanks to Tracy and Chris for helping her wih that final knowledge. Kip's plight brought so many people together, and that's a wonderful legacy from an already very special dog. The fabulous people at DogLost and NESSR should all be very proud of themselves, as should those searchers in te local area, for tirelessly helping look for Kip. Run free darling Kip, you touched a dog loving nation's hearts... thinking of you Sylvia x

2012-06-23 08:10 Tobys Mum

Oh no..... so sad. My thoughts are with you Sylvia and also to the fabulous team of people who have been involved in the search for this beautiful man. So sorry that it has ended this way, I'm devastated :-(

2012-06-23 07:52 AlphaJ

I would just like to say thank you to Tracy and Chris, who had the heartbreaking situation of finding Kip and letting Sylvia know the devastating news. Thank you for searching and thank you for looking after Sylvia and Kip in these terrible circumstances xx

2012-06-23 07:38 Sydney

Been watching Kips page and hoping he would come home safely. Im so sorry. Run free at the Bridge Kip xx

2012-06-23 07:33 Sheelybobs

My heart goes out to you Sylvia! RIP Kip. So sad!

2012-06-23 07:21 mac'smyboy

im so sorry sylvia we were all hoping for a happy outcome but as others have said at least you have him home now and you have peace of mind that he's not lost somewhere scared and suffering he' now at peace enjoying his new life at the rainbow bridge and remember he will be watching over you now as you have done for him xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-23 07:21 Shepherdess

Sylvia you gave that special boy a wonderful life. If your love alone could have saved him then he would have lived forever x

2012-06-23 07:19 SuzeeBee

Dear Sylvia I am so, so sorry to hear this devastating news. A big thankyou must go to all the dedicated people near and far who have been searching tirelessly for your darling boy. Special thanks to Tracy and Chris who found him and had to give you the news that we had all been dreading. Run free in the sunshine beautiful Kip you will never be forgotten.

2012-06-23 07:09 Focusqueen

Oh Kip, never met you but will never forget you or the wonderful people who searched so hard for you. Love and hugs to Sylvia xxxxx

2012-06-23 07:04 gefrin

Sylvia I am so so sorry to hear this news, my thoughts are with you, RIP Kip xx

2012-06-23 06:58 Hamishs mum

So very sorry Sylvia, my thought are with you and your family.

2012-06-23 06:49 animal lover

I am so so sorry to read this morning about Kip. My thoughts are with Sylvia and the family at this very very sad time. RIP dear Kip. xxx

2012-06-23 06:11 Unknown

I am so very sorry to hear this devastating news, my heart goes out to Sylvia and her family.
Run free at the Bridge Kip, you have touched so many hearts and will be missed so much, but one day you will all be reunited again.God give you Golden wings because you where a truly brave lad who overcame many hurdles in this life.You are one in a million xxxx

2012-06-23 05:56 Stephanie

Run free dear sweet little boy xxxxxx

2012-06-23 05:42 Maggie

I'm so sorry to hear about Kip, thinking of you Sylvia at this very sad time. R.I.P. Kip, Run Free Over the Bridge xxx

2012-06-23 05:03 The Orange Ones

So sorry to hear of this devestating news. Run free little one.

2012-06-23 04:46 JUDE1

I feel sick to see this so so sad news about poor KIP BOY :((((( i am shaking and words fail me Sylvia I am so so sorry for you hunny I want so much to share your pain your heart must be hurting like crazy be strong darling he is safe now :(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((

2012-06-23 04:31 BaileyP

Oh no! The worst possible news. I am devastated to read this awful news about dear Kip - bless him and all the wonderful people who have been looking for him tirelessly. I almost lost my blind collie to the sea in Cornwall a few years ago and I still go cold thinking about it. RIP dear Kip - you have left many wonderful memories with those who knew you. ((((((hugs)))))))) to Sylvia and anyone else who loved him.

2012-06-23 03:53 WendyB

RIP Kip. Heartbroken. Thought are with his owner Sylvia. Xx

2012-06-23 03:30 wickedweims

Dear KIP,
I met you when shereen and essj found you in a dog pound in the south west,The story of Mr Kipling began how thay through a whole load of volunteers through NESSR got you to woodside, You were the most Handsome,Cheeky,Clever boy I had ever had the pleasure of meeting, My other half used to say please dont cry when you see him , but Kip you used to make me cry every time I say you, you had a wonderful disposition to life you were the kipster, I cried when I heard you had gone missing I dont pray that often but Kip you had been in my prayers every night,I am so so sorry I tried to find you but you were already lost,I hope you are running free at the bridge but I so wish that you were here Sometimes you meet a dog who is special well you won that badge kip run free at the bridge it was a pleasure to meet you x

2012-06-23 01:57 Sioux

R.I.P Kip Sleep Tight Beautiful boy. Thoughts go out to you Sylvia & your family at this very sad time. xxx

2012-06-23 01:31 Unknown

We have issued a brief statement to the media and also released it on the DogLostpr Facebook page and through Twitter.

2012-06-23 01:21 Sue

So very sad at the news of Kip. Every dog is special but not every dog touches so many peoples hearts as Kip has over the last couple of weeks. He was a happy, well cared for and much loved lad. Sylvia, you made his last couple of years the happiest of his short life. You could'nt have done anymore. My thoughts and prayers are with Sylvia and all involved. If love could have saved him he would be beside you right now. x x

2012-06-23 01:15 Big GSDAstralhaze

Rest in Peace Kip. My thoughts go out to you and your family at this sad time Sylvia xxx

2012-06-23 01:10 SanBarn

Kip,such a lovely lad,you will be missed by all those that knew you,and knew of you.Run free at the bridge Kip.xx

2012-06-23 01:00 The Black Dog Baker

So very sorry to find this update, for a second or two my heart lifted when I refreshed & saw Blue & the word 'Reunited'. I'm so sorry for Sylvia that this was the outcome, but at least alongside your memories, you have an answer. My thoughts are also with all those so closely involved in the search.

Run free little man.

2012-06-23 00:59 rannoch

Thinking of you, offering you all of my condolences on the tragic loss of your darling Kip, this is truly heartbreaking . pamela

Last edited: 2012-06-23 01:05:31 by rannoch

2012-06-23 00:58 lezz

Sylvia, this is hard for me writing but even harder for you to read, but I had to say how sorry I am that this outcome wasn't a happy one. The only thing we can take from this is the very happy times he was with you and your family. from pics and video he was a happy boy & full of life. I for one will treasure those pics & videos I saw probably as much as everyone who has been involved directly and indirectly. The whole of the UK & beyond loved him, why because he was a very special beautiful little boy and we all got that. From me and my family god bless you and now he will be watching down on you. the public have to be commended for the part they took and bless each & every one of them. This is being wrote rather slowly through the tears but I just wanted to get my feelings down to help ease your pain. Lesley Gray & family. R.I.P KIP <3 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-23 00:47 Tibercat

I am very sad Kip has passed. My condolences to Sylvia. It is clear you loved each other very much.
Run free at the bridge darling xx

2012-06-23 00:46 Shereen

♥ KIP ♥
♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

To the sweetest dog I ever met

You were wise and brave and so very strong

Like the words and tune to a lovely song

The Goldest good citizen you proved to be

We were honoured to meet you ESSJ and Me

We loved you from the second we met

Like meeting an Angel we will never forget

Sylvia - Dear Sylvia and Cynthia THANK YOU!

You gave him the live he really deserved

Thank goodness for you two!

So now ill say Goodbye to darling KIP

Your wings shining bright

Now ready to fly

Souring higher and higher to the moonlit sky

To Rainbow Bridge

To play strong and hard

Till we all meet again dear KIP

Till we all meet again

R.I.P Sweetheart Xxxxxx

2012-06-23 00:38 Magnscruff

I'm so very very sorry for your loss Sylvia. R.I.P Kip, bless you xxx

2012-06-23 00:32 acarr

This is the hardest thing to write, not felt well tonight so not been on here first time since that awful day. I'm devastated! Sylvia I am so so so sorry for your loss,kip was so lucky to have someone who loved him so much, he will be very proud of what you have done over the last couple of weeks. He will rest in peace now that you can grieve and move on. I can't imagine how you must feel today, all my love to you just wish it could have been different. R.I.P kip your work is done now, goodnight beautiful boy xxx

2012-06-23 00:30 Unknown

Just to add to all the people who spent the last 2 weeks searching for the lovely sweet Kip and kept this site updated by the minute, this sad news will have hit you all so hard as you have been up there and I know how involved and tiring it can be, knowing you need to keep going, to follow everything up and to leave no stone unturned, so to all of you who will be feeling such overwhelming sorrow tonight God Bless and take care...you made such a difference; Kip was never alone you were all there all around searching for him.

2012-06-23 00:25 jobadger

Ohhh poppy ........ xx

2012-06-23 00:24 zen

kip, you are one very special dog, and although i never met you, you have touched mine and so many peoples hearts.... your mum loved you very much...run free at the bridge now dear boy....

2012-06-23 00:23 Rachel - Bucks volunteer

Dear Sylvia, I and many others cry with you this evening on hearing this tragic news. The only consolation is that you have him back with you and are able to lay him to rest. God bless Kip and my heartfelt consolences to you and your family. xx

2012-06-23 00:22 LisaN

I am so so very sorry to hear such sad news. Absolutely devastated. Sending all my love to Sylvia and everyone who loved this handsome little chap. It's really touched my heart and restored my faith in human kindness as every time I've been out searching, I've seen others doing the same. We never gave up hope. I'm pleased you have your lovely boy home with you but gutted that it wasn't the outcome we all prayed for. Take care and lots of love xxx

2012-06-23 00:07 Dillonlad

Dillonlad (new member) Bridlington East Yorkshire
I'M so very very sorry. This just such awfull sad sad newxx

2012-06-23 00:04 jens74

What can i say - devastated. Kip has touched so many people and look at the way he has pulled people together, such an achievment. Have fun at the bridge, running free forever. Sylvia, thoughts are with you at this sad timexx

2012-06-23 00:03 JewelsK

Sadder than sad to hear this Sylvia, and sending you and Kip my love. RIP sweet brave lad, you touched all our hearts. I will light a candle for you and remember you. Love Jules xxx

2012-06-23 00:01 poppy

I will lend to you for awhile a puppy, God said,
For you to love him while he lives
and to mourn for him when he is gone.
Maybe for 12 or 14 years, or maybe for 2 or 3
But will you, till I call him back
take care of him for me?

He’ll bring his charms to gladden you and
(should his stay be brief)
you’ll always have his memories
as solace for your grief.
I cannot promise that he will stay
since all from Earth return,
But there are lessons taught below
I want this pup to learn.

I’ve looked the whole world over
in search of teachers true,
And from the fold that crowd life’s land
I have chosen you.
Now will you give him all your love
Nor think the labor vain,
nor hate me when I come to take
my pup back again?

I fancied that I heard them say,
“Dear Lord, They Will Be Done,”
For all the joys this pup will bring
the risk of grief you’ll run.
Will you shelter him with tenderness,
Will you love him while you may?
And for the happiness you’ll know
forever grateful stay?

But should I call him back
much sooner than you’ve planned,
please brave the bitter grief that comes
and try to understand.
If, by your love, you’ve managed
my wishes to achieve,
In memory of him that you’ve loved,
cherish every moment with your faithful bundle,
and know he loved you too.

2012-06-23 00:00 DogLostOwl

Our deepest sympathy to Sylvia and to all who loved Kip x

2012-06-22 23:59 Unknown

Im so sorry to hear that Kip passed to the Springer Dreamland and is now at Rainbow Bridge, but that he has been found and you have been finally been able to make him safe.The pain must be intolerable he has become so loved by so many so it hurts too. Take care Sylvia and sad thoughts for Cynthia and all who have been out by day and night searching; he cannot have felt alone for all the love flowing out to him.Sleep peacefully dear sweet boy Kip.

2012-06-22 23:56 Della

So sorry to hear the news tonight, you have touched all of us recently and we will never forget you Kip, one special. very much loved lad...run free xxx My thoughts are with you Sylvia xxx

2012-06-22 23:55 diddydi

I have tears in my eyes as I read this. so sorry to hear the sad news of Kip. Run free over the bridge little fella. Sylvia my thoughts are with you at this sad time. May you gain comfort from the fact you have been able to bring him home xxx

2012-06-22 23:53 Tigermouse

Tears falling like rain here. Sylvia, I'm so so sorry that you found your beloved Kip in these circumstances, it's little consolation but at least you have closure.

RIP darling Kip, you touched the hearts and lives of so many people here. Run free at Rainbow Bridge sweetheart xxx

2012-06-22 23:52 AnnieSparky

So very sorry to hear this sad news. RIP Kip....safe, playing and running free at Rainbow Bridge xx

2012-06-22 23:51 Lisandtinks

So sorry to her this. My thoughts are with you at this sad time. Rip kip! We all love you! Xxxxxxxx

2012-06-22 23:49 AlphaJ

So sorry to hear this Sylvia, when I saw reunited at the top of the page, joy came to me, and then I saw that Kip was at Rainbow Bridge, and the sadness came. What you are feeling I cannot bear to think, but at least you know where your boy is and you have him back. Our thoughts are with you..RIP Kip x x

2012-06-22 23:47 poppy

I didnt know you kipster but you have made such an impact in my heart these past two weeks i will never forget you. so with tears raining down i will say night night my bonny boy sleep tight xxxxxxxxxxxxx God bless you Sylvia i have no words to express how sorry i am you and kipster will always be in my thoughts xxxx

2012-06-22 23:46 merlin

Sylvia, You are so welcome, I am just sorry we had to meet again under these circumstances. The last time we met you were with Kip who was playing happily with his ball on the beach and I thought how amazing he was and the lives he has touched and the good he has done shows that he is still amazing. I am glad he is home and at peace. lots of love. Tracey

2012-06-22 23:43 Sylvia

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigour. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

2012-06-22 23:43 Lynn

Sylvia, so sad & so so sorry , R.I.P KIP run free at the Bridge gorgeous boy, you were and still are so well loved, with love Lynn & Mollie May, xxxx

2012-06-22 23:43 Lynn

Sylvia, so sad & so so sorry , R.I.P KIP run free at the Bridge gorgeous boy, you were and still are so well loved, with love Lynn & Mollie May, xxxx

2012-06-22 23:42 K n K

RIP KIP bonny lad, run forever free at rainbow bridge. I never met you but loved you, you are an inspiration to the human race, showing just how mans love for his best friend conquers all. Sylvia my thoughts are with you. God speed KIP xxxx

2012-06-22 23:42 Nicola lab mum

Sylvia - you are a wonderful and dedicated person, the kind I do not often come across. I can only say I am gutted and heartbroken that Kip has not made it home to enjoy the many years he had ahead of him, I know they would have been full and loving for both of you. I can not for one moment understand how you feel at this time however I do want to thank you for the opportunity of meeting you and learning about Kip across the weeks, I may not have known this little man personally but he has taken a piece of my heart and I know that everyone involved will keep his spirit alive for a long time to come. I don't think there is anything anyone can or will be able to say to make this any easier but you are in my thoughts and please give Belle a big cuddle for me. I'm sooo sorry as I always thought we would find him and he would be so oblivious to all the concern he had caused! My thoughts are with you Nicola xxx

2012-06-22 23:41 Your-Dog-Walker

Run free KIP. :wub: You touched the hearts of so many and will be affectionately remembered forever.
Thank you for encouraging community spirit and teaching us the true meaning of team work.
Huge Hugs to Sylvia, Cynthia and Kate with a tremendous vote of thanks for your untiring efforts in coordinating the searches and responses to everyone's enquiries.

2012-06-22 23:40 Mrs M

So very sorry, Sylvia. Our thoughts are with you and all at NESSR who gave this special boy such loving care in his short life. He has touched so many hearts and will never, ever be forgotten.
RIP little man and run free at the bridge xxx

2012-06-22 23:40 Diane_Leeds

Sylvia, there are not enough words to say how terribly sorry I am to hear this awful news. Rest easy beautiful boy, you touched an awful lot of people who will never forget you. xxx

2012-06-22 23:39 BBKM

My heart is heavy and aching for Sylvia and her family and to Cynthia and all her NESSR members.
Sylvia you are a wonderful strong caring person and you were the perfect Mum for Kip, and Belle was the perfect springer sister for him too. I am so sad you have had to go through what you did earlier today.
To Wickedweims and ESSJ for always being at the other end of the phone when I needed them while out searching, they always had hope that we would find Kip. Trevor who I met on the first night Kip went missing, he has been out there every night searching for this boy. Trevor you are a one in a million. To all you wonderful caring people I have met while out searching together.
To Kip, I am so sad I did not get to see your gorgeous face again. I know you will be running free after taking that long last swim under/over the bridge even though you are much too young to be there. RIP Kip xxx

2012-06-22 23:38 JudeB

We are so very sorry Sylvia, this is just the saddest news. I hope you can find some comfort in knowing so many people have been touched by Kip, what a special boy !! Much love sweetheart xXx

2012-06-22 23:38 kirstmc

No words can make it better and I can't see for the tears. Thinking of you Sylvia, Kip I never met you but you touched so many hearts, run free big boy, run free X

2012-06-22 23:38 Gypsy

Feel absolutely devasted. Kip was such a beautiful dog who was greatly loved and will be greatly missed.
I'm so very sorry Sylvia x Run free Kip sweetheart....forever young and forever in our hearts xxxxx

2012-06-22 23:37 Sylvie

Sylvia, so so sorry to hear the sad news. x Sylvia

2012-06-22 23:36 Ellie

Oh no, what can I say except to express how very sad and sorry I am to hear this dreadful news. Thoughts are with Kip and all the people who tried so hard to bring him home. Run free at Rainbow Bridge

2012-06-22 23:36 Unknown

So sorry Sylvia. RIP Kip with your doggy friends. Love Liz xx

2012-06-22 23:36 nikkiBT

RIP KIP, you will be much missed but well loved at the Rainbow Bridge just as you were here on earth. Hugs and love to Sylvia and all who have searched for Kip, you will always be in my thoughts when we are on the beaches of Northumberland. xxx

2012-06-22 23:36 SpringerMadVicki

Such devastating news.... RIP sweet boy, run free at the bridge.

Deepest sympathies to Sylvia, along with much love, thoughts and prayers xx

Vicki, Katie & Lucy xx

2012-06-22 23:36 liver1047

Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

RIP KIP,,

2012-06-22 23:36 liver1047

Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

RIP KIP,,

2012-06-22 23:36 liver1047

Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

RIP KIP,,

2012-06-22 23:36 liver1047

Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

RIP KIP,,

2012-06-22 23:35 Janet Locke

Sylvia, we are thinking of you. At least now Kip is back with you. Take care. Well done to everyone involved for the incredible effort made by everyone looking for Kip. God bless him.

2012-06-22 23:34 Claire and Jasper

Dear Sylvia

This is devastating news - I'm so sorry. Although you and the beautiful Kip had just two special years together, the fact that you found each other meant that he went to the Bridge knowing that he was loved. Wish I could take even a little bit of your pain away. With love, Claire xxx

2012-06-22 23:34 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

Thinking of you and how you must feel Sylvia. Such very sad news but at least you know what happened and that Kip had not been suffering whilst you had been searching. The sea may have taken him from you but nothing will ever take the memories you have of him away. Kip was such a lucky boy to have shared happiness with you and he will be at peace now knowing that you have found out what happened. You and he have brought so many people from all over the country together in the search for him. Be proud to have been the best part of Kip's life. R.I.P. KIP

2012-06-22 23:34 sarahhaynes

So sorry for your loss Sylvia, I had a horrible feeling about this the day he went missing,there's nothing any of us can say to make it better but I hope in time it helps your heart heal that so many people had you and Kip in their thoughts. Much love Gypsy and Bizmark xx

2012-06-22 23:33 Oreo's mum

Such sad, sad news. No words can begin to explain how sorry we are. Run free at Rainbow Bridge bonny lad the angels have you safe and sound now.
Sylvia, our deepest sympathies, love, thoughts and prayers are with you tonight. Stay strong and remember all your happy times together. Run Free Kip, much, much love Carole & Oreo xx

2012-06-22 23:32 ML

I am absolutely devestated for u and everyone involved. U have all worked so hard to try and find Kip and I'm so sorry it was not the ending everyone had hoped for. Sweet dreams gorgeous boy until u meet you lovely family again. Thinking of u at this sad time and if nothing else am pleased you have some closure xxx

2012-06-22 23:31 Unknown

So, so sorry.... Nothing can replace him, but at least you have him back with you. My last few weeks have been filled with thoughts of Kip and you Sylvia - the hearts of everyone have been with you. I have been in awe of all the people who pulled together to find your beloved boy - you are stars, every one of you. God bless Kip, and run free over Rainbow Bridge, lovely boy. xx

2012-06-22 23:31 mo

thank you on behalf of everyone for taking the time and effort to try and bring that little boy home safely. No one could have domne more. love and hugs to Sylvia.xx

2012-06-22 23:30 michael_w

Run free little lad.....gone too soon, but touched so many xx

2012-06-22 23:30 CarolynB

So very sorry to hear the news. Sweet dreams Kip - you touched a lot of people's hearts. Thoughts are with you Sylvia and the kind people at NESSR xx

2012-06-22 23:28 dillondog

I am so very sorry, Sylvia, and to Cynthia, and to all who worked so hard to find lovely Kip. Sylvia, cherish those memories of him running free on the beach, joyously, savouring his freedom. Kip, you've touched so many hearts, and bought so many people together, a truly lasting legacy. So many tears will be shed tonight. Go gently,sweet boy.

2012-06-22 23:28 Sparkle

Heartbroken for you Sylvia Bx

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2012-06-22 23:28 sausages

Run free, lovely Kip. I wish we could've met you. Sylvia, I'm so sorry. Words aren't enough. xx

2012-06-22 23:25 spaniellover

oh dear god noo, im so sorry r.i.p kip run free boy, sylvia my thoughts are with you all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-22 23:24 racheljane

I am absolutely devastated for you Sylvia, and all the wonderful people who have helped in the search, look how Kip has brought a community together and he has proved there are still some caring people in this horrible world. KIP died knowing he was loved, RIP gorgeous boy, its so sad xxx

2012-06-22 23:24 Melanie G

RIP Kip, you went doing what you loved and in your favourite place. You had 2 last years in which you were happy and could not have been more loved. You leave a legacy that a lot of people who have never met before came together with one aim, to find you and you showed us how kind some people can be. A legacy that not many can claim. Run free now big fella x

2012-06-22 23:24 bigdavesdad

Goodbye little man-thoughts are with you Sylvia and all my new friends-we'll all meet again at the Bridge-nothing is more certain
xxx

2012-06-22 23:23 maggiesmam

I'm so, so sorry Sylvia. Run free at Rainbow Bridge Kip lovely boy xxxxxx

2012-06-22 23:22 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Such devastating news, was gutted to get the text alert. Thinking of Kip and Sylvia at this sad time, you have all worked endlessly. The only consolation is you now have closure.

Run free at the Bridge and sweet dreams Kip. ♥♥♥

2012-06-22 23:22 DaveS

RIP Kip .... devastated x

2012-06-22 23:21 dogsit38

My thoughts and prayers are with you Sylvia ......hugs xxx

2012-06-22 23:21 Unknown

This is very sad news indeed. I will contact all the media we have been in touch with.

2012-06-22 23:21 kimberley66

RIP bonny lad. You have touched so many hearts son. Gone but never forgotten xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-22 23:20 DogLostMillypod (Chris) - Administrative Volunteer

So sorry to read this. RIP Kip my thoughts are with sylvia.xx

2012-06-22 23:19 mo

Memories are the sweetest things they last from day to day
they don’t get lost they don’t wear out and no-one can take them away
Memories of the good times you’ve had will always make you smile.
I didn't know you Kip but I loved you.xxx

2012-06-22 23:19 DogLostAngus

Thank you for the update Sylvia, I am so sorry that you have found your beloved boy in this way, but I am please that you have been able to bring him home.

To every single person who has watched his page, shared his details, twittered, postered a massive THANK YOU.

Kip was a very special dog - not only to Sylvia and her family but to NESSR who saved him from the pound and our own Doglost Coordinators who spotted him at the pound and helped him enjoy the last 2 years of his life.

We are all devastated - there will be many tears for this wonderful boy tonight

Sleep Tight Kip

xxxxx

2012-06-22 23:18 B_London

I am so sad for you and wish you all the love in the world. You have been an inspiration throughout this search and I will never forget you or how tirelessly you have looked for your dear darling boy. It is clear that he was more loved in life by you than he could ever have dreamed of. Bless you for that, and bless him - never forgotten by the thousands of lives he has now touched xxxxx

2012-06-22 23:18 ESSJ - Area Co-ordinator Rutland

Been trying to think of what to write since i found out but still i have No words that are enough xxx Sleep tight Kip xxx

2012-06-22 23:17 Cafeboss

I'm so very very sorry. This is just such awful sad sad news x

2012-06-22 23:16 cani1

I'm so sorry Sylvia , the only thing you can take from this is that he won't of suffered.
Run free Kip you beautiful boy , you were loved by lots of us.
xxx

2012-06-22 23:16 Spangles

Run free little man, you have touched so many people, you will never be forgotten....huge hugs to your Mum x

2012-06-22 23:15 TR72

Devastated at the news that KIP has gone to Rainbow Bridge. xxxxxx

2012-06-22 23:15 TR72

Devastated at the news that KIP has gone to Rainbow Bridge. xxxxxx

2012-06-22 23:15 TR72

Devastated at the news that KIP has gone to Rainbow Bridge. xxxxxx

2012-06-22 23:15 Springer princess

SOOOO SOOOOO SORRY Sylvia, R.I.P Kip, sleep tight and sweet dreams xxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-22 23:15 orpheous87

So, so sorry to hear this. RIP Kip x

2012-06-22 23:15 TR72

Devastated at the news that KIP has gone to Rainbow Bridge. xxxxxx

2012-06-22 23:12 Lisa

So sorry, run free Kip x

2012-06-22 23:11 jobadger

I'm so very, very sorry... xx

2012-06-22 23:09 Sylvia

I am sorry that I have to give you all bad news.
It would seem that Kip went for a lovely, long, last swim after his run and did not come back.
His body was washed ashore this afternoon at Low Hauxley and it is apparent that he has been in the sea the whole time.
Your efforts to find him have been marvellous and it is only because of that I have him back. I have met some wonderful new friends and hope to give them all a special mention, but tonight I must say a huge thank you to Tracy, who found him, and her husband Chris. They have taken such good care of Kip and me tonight.
Sleep Tight and God Bless my darling boy, I shall miss you so much xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-22 23:00 Stella's Dad

I travelled today in the 44 tonne truck from near Leeds to Berwick and back, and I was keeping my eyes peeled all the way from the Gosforth Park area, to my destination at the Homebase in Berwick. Sadly nothing to report, however with the amount of rain, I would have hazard a guess that Kip would have sheltered if he was in the vicinity of the A1.

If I am in the area again, and he hasn't been found, I will once again keep my eyes open.

2012-06-22 22:29 Springer princess

WW i have spoke to Bazil eve xxxxxxx

2012-06-22 22:23 Springer princess

WW i have spoke to Bazil eve xxxxxxx

2012-06-22 22:15 wickedweims

THE SEARCH FOR KIP IS CANCELLED SYLVIA WILL BE POSTING LATER

2012-06-22 21:58 Springer princess

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2012-06-22 21:16 Cugisk

Could someone not politely ask the owner(s) of the two Springers in the bungalow behind the telephone box if they're we're out running about at the time of the sighting? Apologies if this has already been done.

2012-06-22 21:12 Rachel - Bucks volunteer

Sorry, I have only just seen this and am in tears. As the human of 3 blind/visually impaired dogs I know only too well how you must be feeling and what he would have done and been feeling when first lost. Mine all freeze now and stay in one place when they realise they are 'lost', even my eight year old who knows our walks inside our and back to front. So he has most likely been picked up by someone or is still in the area. He will be scared and unlikely to come out to strangers calling him though. I hope god keeps him safe and am sending his family all the hope in the world that he is found safe and well. xx

2012-06-22 21:11 gefrin

Melanie...Ah Ok, I only saw 4, I think taking your dogs down is a good idea, from what I've seen on Kip's videos he likes to play and your lot seem a lively playful bunch, do you know anything of the sighting at the telephone box?

2012-06-22 20:50 Melanie G

Gefrin...if the 4 in the dunes were together there would be a 5th one too :), Hubby was down looking for Kip. It's always a difficult call whether to take the dogs (they might smell/find Kip where humans cannot, or leave them at home to avoid wrong sightings. Sadly didn't see anything either.

2012-06-22 18:57 gefrin

been to Hauxley, saw 6 liver & white ESS none of which were Kip, 4 on the dunes, then saw 2 by a telephone box, they belonged to the bungalow behind, could one of these have been the sighting??????Is this sighting still valid, where are people looking now??????

2012-06-22 17:24 4cavaliers

Hope its some good news at Hauxley xxxx everything crossed

2012-06-22 16:55 slabcabbage

Everything CROSSED here, pray it's Kip
come on boy we all want you home.

2012-06-22 16:41 lesleyjane

Big good luck wishes from London.....xxxx

2012-06-22 16:06 bond007

I have spoke to grounds manager at Amble Links caravan park and made them aware of sighting he will remind all the ground staff to keep an eye out for Kip plus some of the staff live up that way aswell hope this helps

2012-06-22 15:17 Claire and Jasper

Interim updates while the search continues on the ground can be found on Kip's chat page http://doglostnoticboard.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=kipchat&thread=53&page=13#.

2012-06-22 14:54 spaniellover

hope there is news son

2012-06-22 14:44 Barney 'n' Ozzie's mum

Everything crossed here!!!!! Got to pop out now, but will log on again the minute I get back. Come on Kip, let this be you xxxxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-22 13:29 merlin

Message received from Jolleysblyth at 12.48 re possible sighting. I am at work but my partner has gone straight out to look - we live in Hauxley. Am awaiting update and praying this is Kip and we find him safe and well x

2012-06-22 13:19 Claire and Jasper

Good post NESSR. Continuing the theme to keep this important post from WW at the top:

Repeating 12.20 request from WW:

WE HAVE A SIGHTING AT HAUXLEY NEAR THE TELEPHONE BOX IF ANYONE CAN HELP PLEASE CONTACT SYLVIA ON HER MOBILE TO TELL HER YOU ARE ON YOUR WAY
THANKS WW

2012-06-22 13:17 Northern English Springer Spaniel RescueNESSR

posted via ww

WE HAVE A SIGHTING AT HAUXLEY NEAR THE TELEPHONE BOX IF ANYONE CAN HELP PLEASE CONTACT SYLVIA ON HER MOBILE TO TELL HER YOU ARE ON YOUR WAY
THANKS WW

2012-06-22 13:16 Northern English Springer Spaniel RescueNESSR

To save blocking this thread,,they now have a chat room for the lovely Kip,,

http://doglostnoticboard.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=kipchat&thread=53&page=13#

2012-06-22 13:10 Lankeela

Everything crossed it is him

2012-06-22 13:03 LORAN-KIZZY

aww such a beautifull boy, wish i was closer so i could help, hopefully this boy will be found safe and well xx

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2012-06-22 13:02 Hamishs mum

Will get over there as soon as we can but its going to be at least an hour. Praying very hard that this Kip..

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2012-06-22 12:57 jollyesblyth

Have friends in Hauxley they are on there way to look now...fingers crossed

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2012-06-22 12:57 jollyesblyth

Have friends in Hauxley they are on there way to look now...fingers crossed

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2012-06-22 12:54 Claire and Jasper

Repeating 12.20 request from WW:

WE HAVE A SIGHTING AT HAUXLEY NEAR THE TELEPHONE BOX IF ANYONE CAN HELP PLEASE CONTACT SYLVIA ON HER MOBILE TO TELL HER YOU ARE ON YOUR WAY
THANKS WW

2012-06-22 12:51 jollyesblyth

I've put this on the notice board but just repeating it here in case it gets lost:
I'm the store manager at Jollyes Petfoods in Blyth. We have posters and leaflets up and are passing them to as many people as we can. I have given alot to groomers and dog walkers etc who come in and I've also asked our HQ to put a link on our facebook page. I know so many of you are running around with leaflets and posters and doing such a great job, if it would help at all I am more than happy for you to bring a load into the store as a collection point then people can pop in when they're passing and stock back up rather than trying to meet up. We can help with printing some stuff off too if that helps. Susan

2012-06-22 12:49 dillondog

Many thanks Angus for responding so promptly to my email to bump Kip owing to media coverage. Everything crossed for this possible sighting. x

2012-06-22 12:43 Tigermouse

Hoping and praying that this turns out to be positive and Kip is soon back with his mum.

Just a thought in case this isn't positive but are there any railway lines in the area that Kip could have got onto? Apologies if this has been suggested before but my pc is going so slow it would take ages to check back through all the posts, and there have been so many of our babies lost to the railways just recently.

2012-06-22 12:20 wickedweims

WE HAVE A SIGHTING AT HAUXLEY NEAR THE TELEPHONE BOX IF ANYONE CAN HELP PLEASE CONTACT SYLVIA ON HER MOBILE TO TELL HER YOU ARE ON YOUR WAY
THANKS WW

2012-06-22 12:02 DogLostAngus

Bumped for Media Coverage

Please can Kip be bumped to the top again today as he's in OUR DOGS
today, and for the twitter campaign this evening.

2012-06-22 10:37 k9chum

OUR DOGS has given Kip a small but very eye chatching mention in this weeks paper. Just a thought, is Kip insured...

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2012-06-22 09:34 Sylvia

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR THE CONTRIBUTIONS TOWARDS THE REWARD.
THE CURRENT TOTAL STANDS AT £115.00. THANK YOU AGAIN FOR YOUR GENEROSITY, I KNOW THAT THESE ARE HARD TIMES FOR US ALL XXX

2012-06-22 09:30 Sylvia

FLUFFYLEGS Happy for you to deliver them to me if closer or easier. I live near Acklington and will give you the address/directions if you call me on 07846 396853.
I am going to be at the southern end of the beach road behind the country park at 10.30 this morning before having a scout along the beach if that is more convenient?

2012-06-22 09:24 Unknown

I'll get some coloured stickers done as for other dogs have searched for and get my friendly printer to send up. Where to though.I know Cynthia's address is that a good place.
These can be worn on clothing, caps, hats as one goes abt ones daily business and people are remin ded as in suoermarker checkouts and then ask about the dog in question.
Colour on yellow background, 18 to a sheet, peel off. stick on!!

2012-06-22 06:57 wickedweims

Yes bond we have done that but had no sightings

2012-06-22 06:24 bond007

Morning all can I ask has anybody stopped the night where Kip went missing I mean no search party just someone camped out to watch incase he is hiding at the park but unsure to come out if he hears noises been bugging me all night and needed to ask

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2012-06-21 23:27 Sylvie

Yes, I'll be at Alnmouth Saturday morning till flyers are all gone

2012-06-21 23:13 Sophies Dad

Sylvia - I am available for the Alnmouth Arts Festival and I'm pretty sure Sylvie has plans to be there as well. We have been discussing flyers, posters etc on the chat pages. Hamish's Mum is working until mid afternoon but may be able to come up later on if needed.
Watched the videos and pictures for the first time and they are really lovely, thank you for sharing them with us. Hope you are ok and we are all looking forward to seeing Kip home with you for some more photos. xx

2012-06-21 23:08 bjoyce23

SYLVIA, I've arrange to meet Sausages on Saturday as she is coming up to Druridge on Saturday morning. I'll try to get some more posters and hopefully some flyers printed tomorrow too for her to bring up with her. I wish I could come up to help with the search but we're moving house next Friday so it's all a bit manic.

2012-06-21 22:53 Sylvia

I thought that the music would be very apt when I suggested it, Kate. Hope that you have all seen the montage that Jackie has put on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7sEFpetWaM Thank you, Jackie, that has made me cry and smile at the same time.xx
BJOYCE23 That's great, thank you. Where are you, please? Can I come for the posters or can we meet?
NESSR That's great, thanks. Not sure why you couldn't get hold of me this afternoon, but great that the posters are done. Thank you.
I haven't been into the chat room yet and this may be there, but are there any volunteers to cover the Alnmouth Art Festival, please?
Been round the country park again at teatime but too wet for the indelible pens to work on the posters.
thank you everyone for what you are doing. Let's get the boy home.

Last edited: 2012-06-22 01:24:18 by Sylvia

2012-06-21 21:39 wickedweims

This is what we are all searching for a very special boy and very poignant tune as it is played at the NESSR events when they have the rescue parade

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7sEFpetWaM

wickedweims

2012-06-21 20:51 Unknown

Lucy's Mum and anyone else helping to publicise Kip, please go to the DogLost Noticeboard http://doglostnoticboard.proboards.com/index.cgi and click on Kip and then the Media thread.

2012-06-21 20:23 Laura

come on Kip, its time for you to be reunited with your family xx

2012-06-21 18:42 Lucy's mum

Has the Morpeth Gazette been approached? If not I will ring them tomorrow to see if the will cover Kip's story.

2012-06-21 16:53 DHughes

I have emailed a friend of mine who works for greyhound gap, (i know Kip is a springer but the more people who know the better)and asked her to let the greyhound rescues in the area to keep an eye out for kip also.

2012-06-21 15:41 Northern English Springer Spaniel RescueNESSR

I could not get a hold of anyone after reading this thread,,,so I have gone ahead and ordered 1500 flyers with updated info,,some will be getting laminated,,I will collect them sometime tomorrow,,and get them down for saturday

added all other posters are fine,,due to the fact I went back to the company who printed last weeks flyers,,Sylvias number was not on,,this has now been ammended,,,,

Updated phone numbers,,,,these are in colour

Cynthia NESSR

Read more: http://doglostnoticboard.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=kipchat&thread=53&page=8#ixzz1yRGM6YNo

Last edited: 2012-06-21 15:47:16 by NESSR

2012-06-21 14:24 wickedweims

We have had some offers of posting in the art show area but we need to find out who is offering by posting on chat forum

2012-06-21 13:41 sausages

I'm posting this with Sylvia's permission.

We are going to be setting up base at Hadston Scaurs car park this Saturday, 23 June and will be welcoming any volunteers who would like to help with searching, amending posters in the locality to make sure they all mention the reward etc. We will have black and white posters with us, and indelible pens and labels printed up to mention the reward. If anyone has any spare colour posters, that would be fantastic. I've also mentioned this on the Noticeboard.

2012-06-21 13:09 Sylvie

wickedweims, is someone covering the Almouth Arts Festival. I was going to put up a couple of laminated posters I am having prepared, but dont want to tread on anyone's toes. I have emailed the organisers but have not heard back from them, will ring.

2012-06-21 12:29 Sylvia

Just updated with a different photograph

2012-06-21 12:21 DogLostAngus

Sadly we cannot keep Kips page at the top all of the time as there are other new lost dogs coming in all the time and they all need our help too - the page is back now where it was before the last owner update (which for some reason throws them back to the registration date ).

So hoping for some news on Kip xx

2012-06-21 12:13 Springer princess

***I have just had the biggest heart stopping moment, i could not find this page, i seriously thought he had been reunited, altho Kip isnt on the reunited page, can this page be bumped up to the top, its 3 pages down....*****

2012-06-21 11:28 wickedweims

The arts festival is at alnmouth this weekend

2012-06-21 11:02 bond007

Thanks for the response I'll let the lady know

2012-06-21 10:58 Northern English Springer Spaniel RescueNESSR

bond007,,,the rescue you write about is NESSR where Kip was rehomed from,,,and we are on board ,,helping all we can, but thanks for pointing that out,,regards Cynthia NESSR

Last edited: 2012-06-21 10:59:22 by NESSR

2012-06-21 10:47 bond007

Hi all someone has asked me if anyone has been in contact with the english springer spaniel rescue centre she thinks it is at Ellington and I didn't know could someone please let me know thanks

2012-06-21 09:59 bjoyce23

SYLVIA, as I mentioned to wickedweims yesterday, I've got a load of posters on self adhesive vinyl, whatever aren't required at Fergusons, you can have, they are the new poster with the reward info on. They don't have to be put up using the self adhesive, you can use them the same way as you have been using your paper poster but the ink won't run on these ones. Let me know where you want them and I'll get them to you.
Barry.

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2012-06-21 09:40 Sylvia

re. posters........
Thanks to Marny, I have some indelible ink pens. I went round the Country Park last night writing "Reward!" on most of them but it was late. By 10pm they were damp with dew and the pens would not write, to had to leave it. Wet today, so think it will be equally difficult, but I could try going armed with kitchen roll to dry them, but ink not indelible until dry

2012-06-21 08:04 Stephb1986

My dad is a HGV driver and goes to the north east regular I've armed him with posters to give to his mates at work to keep an eye out for Kip I just hope it's some use. I'm off work next week and more than happy to come over and help search for Kip if he's not already found. Come home Kip mummy wants cuddles xx

2012-06-21 07:11 Unknown

Jujst checking on any progress in the hunt for Kip (Have had computer probs) I have also e.mailed chris Evans, and I thought about e.mailing Paul O`Grady too, who I know is a huge dog lover. If his e.mail can be found. Come on Kip your mummy wants you home. Am praying really hard for your safe return. Sending Sylvia my regards.

2012-06-21 01:38 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

wickedweims / Sausages .. re posters which don't hv reward details on: perhaps it would be possible to get a rubber stamp with reward details on so that it could be used on ones already up? It would save money and could be done in a different colour to stand out.

2012-06-20 23:42 Sylvia

I ONLY JUST FOUND OUT THAT MY INSURANCE POLICY INCLUDES A REWARD AND THAT IS WHERE A SUBSTANTIAL PART OF THE £1000 OFFERED FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO KIP'S SAFE RETURN IS COMING FROM.
THERE HAVE BEEN MANY COMMENTS FROM PEOPLE WHO SAID THAT THEY WANT TO CONTRIBUTE. YOU CAN DO THIS THROUGH PAYPAL. THE DONATION EMAIL ADDRESS IS kipmissing@gmail.com PLEASE DO NOT FEEL OBLIGED! ANY SURPLUS FUNDS OVER AND ABOVE THE REWARD WILL BE DONATED TO APPROPRIATE WORTHY CAUSES.

2012-06-20 21:43 Unknown

We are going to review and co-ordinate the media effort on the Noticeboard page for Kip. Go to the Media thread please. This also includes the Tweeters please.

2012-06-20 21:41 merlin

Checked the shoreline from Hauxley to Druridge including seaweed - Happy to say, nothing found x

2012-06-20 21:20 wickedweims

bjoyce, john he knows that someone is going there when i spoke to him he said just mention Kip
thanks again x

2012-06-20 21:00 gefrin

Just had time for a short search tonight. I covered the shoreline from the power station headland up to Cresswell, I checked the rocks at Cresswell up to the water line....nothing to report.
I am happy to keep checking the shore between Newbiggin Church Point up to Cresswell, I have 6 dogs to walk so it is no problem to me to include the beach in our evening walks but if anyone thinks I would be better checking elsewhere please just let me know. x

2012-06-20 20:49 bjoyce23

WICKEDWEIMS, do you have a contact name at Fergusons that I should ask for, I will be going up there before I start work in the morning

2012-06-20 20:40 c/oKyloe

Hi everyone. I spoke with Sylvia earlier on this evening and as a result, Kip now has his own PayPal account for donations. Please do not feel in any way pressured to add to this - this is simply an effort to offer some co-ordination to offers to date. I was planning to use my existing account, but we thought that people would probably be more comfortable paying into something which is more obviously linked to Kip. The email address to use is kipmissing@gmail.com. Funds will be used towards reward as/when/if required and further decisions will be made by Sylvia; I've set this all up, but on their behalf. Come on home baby boy.

2012-06-20 19:48 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Tx Angus and Sherlock for setting up noticeboard page for Kip...

2012-06-20 19:03 Unknown

I have sent 14 posters out to transport companies in the area who do vehicle recovery as they will be out and about on busy roads all the time

2012-06-20 17:19 gr75

Need to get them in as many petrol stations as possible

2012-06-20 17:03 wickedweims

BJOYCE thanks so much x

2012-06-20 16:56 bjoyce23

Wickedweims, I'll sort that for Fergusons. I've got 200 printed on self adhesive vinyl so I'll ask them if they can stick them onto the rear of their trailers so everyone else can see them too, I doubt they need 200 so if any one else has a use for the rest let me know, they can be used as posters as well as sticky back and won't suffer if there is any bad weather

2012-06-20 16:52 DogLostAngus

OK Folks - you can now 'chat' on the noticeboard via this link

http://doglostnoticboard.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=kipchat&thread=53&page=1

This is a chat page for Kip to try to keep this blog clear for sightings

Please be nice to each other as we can't monitor this in the same way as the main site - you will need to register on this board as your main doglost sign in will not work

Any offensive posts will be deleted and the member banned from the chat page



YOU WILL NEED TO REGISTER AGAIN FOR THE NOTICE BOARD AS YOUR DOGLOST ID WILL NOT WORK ON THE NOTICE BOARD PAGES

Please do not email admin regarding the noticeboard as it is not hosted by the main site

Last edited: 2012-06-20 16:58:04 by Angus

2012-06-20 16:51 wickedweims

PLEASE CAN ANYONE PRINT SOME POSTERS AND DROP THEM TO
FERGUSONS TRANSPORT
SLEEKBURN BUISSNESS CENTRE
CAMOIS
NE24 1QQ
AS THEY HAVE AGREED TO GIVE A POSTER TO ALL THERE DRIVERS
X

2012-06-20 16:18 c/oKyloe

Sophies Dad - no problem. We're just up Garleigh Road if we need them. Just drop me a text if you want, rather than additional posts on here to get lost if we're not online! Mobile is 07866 378 804.

2012-06-20 16:17 Springer princess

ADMIN....... i have sent an email to you xx

2012-06-20 16:15 Sophies Dad

Thanks C/oKyloe hold onto them for now as a reserve if that's ok

2012-06-20 16:13 Sophies Dad

Following my earlier post and request for assistance with printing leaflets. I do not now need any printing as I have made a slight 'technical adjustment' with my hammer and all is now sorted. Anyone need a hammer!!!!
C'mon Team Kip - focus please, it's for the little lad on the poster and Sylvia that we are all doing this for, remember that PLEASE.... x

2012-06-20 16:11 c/oKyloe

Sophie'sDad - I still have a few of the flyer sized NESSR prints left over from Sunday's efforts if these would be of any use to add to the walking festival packs.... seeing as we're both in Rothbury!! These obviously don't mention the reward but as this element would be mainly awareness raising tactics then perhaps this is less critical? Could always write on the bottom 'reward offerred for....' as per Sylvia's reward notification post. Not sure how many we still have - a small pile.

2012-06-20 15:53 DogLostSherlock Bones Police Liaison Co-ordinator

Looking into this for you all. Bear with us :)

2012-06-20 15:50 Diane_Leeds

With all due respect Linda, my suggestion was just so everyone can keep in touch in the same place, even those who dont have FB, without filling this feed up.

2012-06-20 15:50 jobadger

At the risk of a rude retort - I have requested that admin. start a new thread on the noticeboard. I too shall only monitor and not report what has been done. KIP is the important one here.

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2012-06-20 15:26 Springer princess

Claire can you text me please on 07514 306216? thanks hun xx

2012-06-20 15:22 Claire and Jasper

We are all friends here. If you read our posts, we are not ignoring Sylvia's very reasonable request - we can't comply with it as we are not on FB. Personal choice I know, but that's the case.

I will just monitor this page from now on and understand that I shouldn't post messages of support or ideas here. Clearly, I would rather this, than have Sylvia miss a sighting. She and KIP are the priority.

2012-06-20 15:22 Springer princess

Whos was the girl/lad who was going to print me some posters?? have i missed any comments please? my mobile is 07514 306216 al text my address if you could kindly contact me thanks xxxxxxxx

2012-06-20 15:20 Springer princess

Bit harsh that..... could that not of been put a little more politely?

2012-06-20 15:20 Sophies Dad

Rothbury Walking Festival and Shepard's Walks will include a leaflet in every pack they will be handing out to people during the festival, if I can get some to him before saturday. Therefore I need somewhere around 150 to 200 leaflets (not posters) to be available as he is expecting around 350 -400 walkers. Does anyone have a way of printing them off please as my printer has gone into sulk mode?

2012-06-20 15:05 linda

Comment awaiting moderation

2012-06-20 14:42 Claire and Jasper

I agree with the recent posts - I don't do FB either. Could a thread be opened on the Notice Board section of Doglost perhaps? Sylvia and others wouldn't need to look at it unless they wanted to but we can all discuss and follow-up searching ideas there. Otherwise, I'm going to have to do some work! x

2012-06-20 13:46 jobadger

I think that's a good midea Diane - quite a few don't use FB - I don't - won't - so having a seperate thread for Kip on DL would be ideal. I too keep DL open constantly. x

2012-06-20 13:22 Diane_Leeds

Just a suggestion, but is it possible to open a new thread on the Notice Board where general discussion about Kip could be posted, rather than on Facebook? I feel that somewhere completely fresh would be an idea, as relevant comments on FB might also be missed in the general chat... and if you're anything like me, I have DogLost constantly open on my pc so I can keep checking it

2012-06-20 12:05 snacher

has anyone searched the cycle track along by the side of the spine rd it runs all the way to bedlington I searched last night after i searched the spine rd there are many areas to hide. I think this would be better searched on a bike. please kIP come home to your mum.

2012-06-20 10:26 Unknown

I check in here every day, several times a day, to see if Kip has been found. I know everyone has an opinion and wants to discuss it, but I think Sylvia and Linda are right, and this Doglost page should be for progress/updates on the search for Kip, and FB for chat. Wading through pages of comments on a slow computer is frustrating! I am in awe of you all for your dedication and inspiration, and I hope your efforts are rewarded very very soon. Please Kip, you are needed at home.

2012-06-20 10:26 sausages

There is a lady called Pam, who lives on the estate by the river in the N Seaton colliery area that had lost her dog (and reunited last week). The gentlemen who gave us this information did not know the type of dog unfortunately. The 'dirty' dog was so filthy the fishermen assumed he'd swam the Wansbeck, as it was the only explanation they could come up with for him being so dirty, but of course Kip would be very dirty after so long on the run.

Maybe Pam's dog is the springer from this morning and he is a frequent wanderer (like the dog in the false alarm in Amble on Sunday afternoon), but maybe not. Would her dog have got up onto the A189 on Sunday morning?

Not available until probably Friday afternoon earliest, and will go wherever required but if there are no specific search sites, for some reason the Wansbeck North Seaton area is still drawing me.

Can we bear in mind that many hundreds of posters that don't mention the reward will need to be replaced.

2012-06-20 10:20 bond007

gr75 you can still get on original page for Kip on fb on their now just type in Kip Missing Springer should come up hope that helps while I'm on here I apolgise for not being able to help with the searches as my partner works away but I am passing word around and emailing and sharing any information that I can I do live across the road from the QE2 if that helps you in anyway come home Kip we all want to say hi love to you Slyvia at this hard time

2012-06-20 10:15 Northern English Springer Spaniel RescueNESSR

sausages ,, I am Springer Rescue ie NESSR where Kip came from,,,,yes it was a Springer LW and very dirty,,I think this is the dog that everyone keeps seeing in this area,,he wears a red collar and a blue lead,,,he was away with his owners by the time I got there,,,WW was informed that the dog in question was picked up via owners ,,but they could not contact me,,,so I arrived and spoke to the girl that phoned me early this morning,,,it turned out she knew the owners,,,,,but all leads must be followed,,,,and like I say ,,I sadly think all the sightings in this area,,,are this dog,,

2012-06-20 10:12 Sylvia

The lady who spotted this dog has seen the posters and thought t was definitely Kip, but had not picked up the information that Kip is blind. Apparently it looked very like him.

The owners had him out for a very early morning walk and he had got away from them. He had only been gone for an hour and a half. Still had his lead attached. So, it can't have been the dirty Springer that has been seen in the area.

Good news, a Springer that was lost is now found and is safely back with his Mum and Dad.

When Kate rang me and we disentangled this, I didn't know that Cynthia was on her way over and I assume that Kate didn't either. Really sorry, Cyn, we could have let you know by 6am that it was not the boy and saved you a long and fruitless journey.

2012-06-20 10:03 sausages

If Doglost members can check Facebook and update if there's anything that needs checking out, that would be great.
Echoing Sylvia's comments, let's use DogLost for info that needs following-up. Every lead needs to be checked out, so neither PrincessH or NESSR's trips last night were in vain as they ruled out 2 scenarios that needed investigation.

2012-06-20 09:57 sausages

NESSR, did the dog that you discovered early this morning at North Seaton (and reunited with its owners) match Kip's description in any way do you know? Was it a springer?
The reasons I ask are:

* THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS ALLEGED SIGHTINGS AROUND THE RIVER WANSBECK AREA OF THE A189, IN THE N
SEATON IND EST, BY FISHERMEN NR SANDY BAY, AND BY WALKERS NR SANDY BAY, WHO WERE APPROACHED LATE
LAST WEEK BY A VERY DIRTY DOG WHO SNIFFED THEM AS IF TO CHECK THEM OUT AND THEN DARTED AWAY?

The question is:

* COULD THIS HAVE BEEN THE DOG REUNITED WITH ITS OWNERS THIS MORNING?
OR
* MAYBE KIP IS IN THAT AREA, AND THIS MORNING WAS JUST A SAD COINCIDENCE.

2012-06-20 09:29 gr75

Can anyone tell me if they r able to get onto Kips original facebook page. Since a new one was started up the original one wont load in ?????

2012-06-20 09:26 linda

BUMP FOR SYLVIAS PLEA WHICH IS WAY DOWN THE LIST NOW

I AM MAKING A PLEA: IN MY OPINION THE BEST PLACE FOR CHAT IS ON FACEBOOK, KEEPING DOGLOST FOR MORE CRITICAL INFORMATION LIKE SIGHTINGS AND THE INVESTIGATION OF SIGHTINGS. HOPE YOU AGREE. I HAVE WORKED HARD ON AVOIDING "POOR ME" COMMENTS ANYWHERE, BUT WITH MY VERY, VERY SLOW COMPUTER (THE REASON FOR WHICH NO ONE CAN FATHOM), THE CONFUSION TONIGHT LED ME TO THE EDGE OF REASON. I COULDN'T FIND THE FACEBOOK POST AND WAS GOING FROM ONE SITE TO THE OTHER AND IN AND OUT OF DOGLOST (WHICH TAKES A MINUTE OR TWO TO REFRESH EVERY TIME I LOOK AT IT) PLUS THE NESSR FORUM. MOST PEOPLE JUST SEEM TO WANT TO VOICE AN OPINION, WHICH IS FAIR ENOUGH, BUT VITALLY IMPORTANT INFORMATION WAS BEING BURIED UNDER AN AVALANCHE OF OPINIONS. WE CAN ACT ON INFORMATION...........
THE CHAT IS GREAT AND I AM TRULY MOVED BY SO MANY OF THE POSTS HERE, BUT I AM APPEALING TO YOU TO THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU ARE POSTING AND THE POSSIBILITY THAT WE MIGHT MISS A POSSIBLE SIGHTING OF KIP. I KNOW THAT HE IS YOUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY.
THANK YOU ALL, YOU ARE STARS.


lINDA please lets not worry so much over facebook pages and who can get on them and who cant. Watch this page and if you have info then post it.if not just WATCH

Last edited: 2012-06-20 09:34:52 by linda

2012-06-20 09:22 whinny

I completely agree with smeliesmum. We are wanting to spread to word to as many people as possible and it is clear by the amount of members in one day, that the group is working. It is much easier to see when a comment has been made on a group because you get a notification, whereas with the page, you have to constantly keep checking to keep up to date and make sure you haven't missed anything. The only way you know if anything is happening on the page is if you are friends with the person making the comment (as it comes up on your home page). Maybe the idea of making more people admin would work?

2012-06-20 09:20 Unknown

Im not a facebook person as it frightens me all that potential communication. HOWEVER in our search for SID down here I found SO MANY people had heard abt him on FACEBOOK i think its a great communication resource, so getting it right is important.I will do what I can from afar and just keep looking on here ,but when the FACEBOOK situation is clear will post that info on ITS A SPRING THING as we have lots of members and visitors to the site all over the country.
NWESSR have spread the word also.

2012-06-20 09:10 smelliesmum

I'm confused as to why the new group facebook page is for admin only.
1. The community page has 1000 members in one week
The group page has 2000 members in one day,
Which suggests more people view group pages as opposed to community pages

2. I like a lot of people use facebook on my phone. If you go to search and type kip. At the top is the 'group'' page, nowhere on that list is the 'community' page. Which again would suggest keeping the group page open.

Maybe if there were a few members who checked this page throughout the day for any possible sightings.
You could also direct to doglost, but to actually write a comment on doglost you have to register and a lot of people wouldn't do that, so would be more likely to post on facebook.

2012-06-20 09:03 Sandra and Murphy cat

Can someone let me know if there is a reward fund as i would like to give a donation..i live in Scotland so can't help with the search.
Really hope offering a reward helps as this is heartbreaking for everyone.

2012-06-20 09:00 Sophies Dad

I can sort the information for the Rothbury Walking Festival later this morning and will contact the organisers. Need to update my stash of posters first though to reflect the award being offered. IF there was a dog at the spine road last night lets hope it was sleeping not injured. Good luck today Team Kip.

2012-06-20 08:36 Unknown

The Rothbury Walking Festival is due to start an I know is not on the spot but from the map is not too far away. Most of the events commence from Tourist info/visitor centre and there is a lot going on with people walking over a lot of terrain and staying locally.
I have already sent Kip's poster to some holiday cottages close to the coast and will do some more today.
There is masses of info on the site ans a guy called Jon Monks is the co-ordinator.
Not to interfer but sometimes people ask on here how they can help and if someone local cld contact this guy then poster around some of the walks it wld raise awareness as doubtless some of these walkers/visitors will want to do their own walks along the coast too.
Also found a development org in Amble who have sort of Geocac.hing programme for young people and ha.ve sent them Kip's poster and asked to publicise to staff. This is really popular at the mo and is taking place all round the country if anyone knows of groups in the area also local Ramblers assoc.
Sorry if this has been done, just trying to replicate different ideas weve used for other dogs but I know you have done such a lot you're all such a great troop up there. kIP IS ALWAYS IN OUR THOUGHTS

2012-06-20 08:29 bairnr

After reading Sylvia's post last night about the sites getting confusing - I've changed the settings for Kips facebook group - so there can't be any new posts on the group. I've put a post at the top of the page re-directing people to post on the page. Please go to the Facebook page to leave comments / messages and chat x. https://www.facebook.com/KipMissingSpringerSpaniel.

2012-06-20 08:25 Unknown

sadly the dog in worcester did not answer to kip's description; have been hanging on to the council since 8 but then saw Deb's confirmation on the dog found site that he has a mainly brown face. sorry but felt I had to follow it up. 2 disappointments at the same time, but at least the cross reffing means no stone is going unturned.

2012-06-20 08:08 Laraine

Just tried to put this on FB page as not a sighting, but does not seem to be able to take comments at present. I am 20 miles from Worcester, so if you need anyone to check the Springer found yesterday I am available

2012-06-20 07:36 Northern English Springer Spaniel RescueNESSR

Call came into NESSR HQ at 5.15 this morning to a voice saying WE HAVE KIP at North Seaton,,on the advice of Graham he told me to check it out before saying anything to anyone,,as we have had sightings in that area before,,,so off I went,,,as it turned out,,his owners turned up,,

I have just come back to find out its old news.....

Every call and every sighting must be checked out,,whatever time or day the calls come in

right a cup of tea,,,

Last edited: 2012-06-20 08:44:00 by NESSR

2012-06-20 06:30 wickedweims

Come Home KIP x

2012-06-20 00:48 Springer princess

Aaaaah Sylvia, your more than welcome it was ma next door neighbours who drove..... just wish something positive would come about all of this for you..... i 100% agree with the facebook thing tho...... even i couldnt find the post which is why i was so confused about the whole spine road thing....... come on TEAM KIP..... tomorrow is a brand new day, and hopefully thee day for thee result we are all longing for ....... KIP time for home now bonny lad xxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-20 00:45 jens74

SYLVIA, the admin on the new facebook page has left you a message on the post you made. x

2012-06-20 00:41 Springer princess

I'm with you on this, it sickens me to think how and why someone would just think 'poor puppy' why on earth would they not pull over, and pick it up, either that or..... they are just being totally sick, making it out to be something its soooooooo not!!!!! i feel awful for it not being an animal just for peace of mind, but at the same time am soooooooo relieved it wasnt an animal...... the only explanation if it was an animal it could have headed down the river, but where the area thats mentioned, it was actually in fact a big square builders sand bag thing....... i am going to start monitoring the facebook pages, just so that as soon as these posts come in, they are noted straight away.... at the same time it would help if they came to light as its just happened NOT two days later...... STATIONMISTRESS.... it wasnt the fact it was a sandbag, it was the thought of an animal being there, that made us go out.... but i know exactly what you mean.... luckily my next door neighbours drive, ((cheeba)) so i went with them...... there wasnt time for a picture as we were on a busy main road, we managed to stop and reverse, but in the distance a car was coming from behind........ it was definitely a sandbag tho, 100% guarantee..... We will do our best to go out and look any sightings day or night, providing we are still up... just a shame when its not what we are looking for or a total hoax!! xxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-20 00:38 michael_w

And we have to remember that not everyone thinks about dogs in the same way as we all clealy do. The spine road is a busy dual carriageway and at certain times of day it would be very difficult to stop to inspect something that you think you saw a couple of hundred yards back whilst doing 70mph. Personally, i wouldnt give a monkey's if the whole of Northumerland came to a stand still if it meant we got this lad back home again, i would do anything in my power to make it happen, but some people just dont think like we do and we cant hold that against them. As horrible as it sounds and it makes me as angry as the everyone else on here, but to some people a dog at the side of road is an 'aah' moment and then forgotten. We just have to make sure that we're ready when the next call comes in, no matter how long it takes to get to us......

There is only one thing that matters here and i think we all know what that is!

2012-06-20 00:37 Sylvia

Thank you so much to PrincessH for going and looking, it must have been awful.
I think that we shouldn't be too hard on the lady who saw the 'object'. She was in the midst of a (private) personal crisis and honestly thought that she saw a dead dog - there was not much that she could do to help it and had other pressing matters on her mind. And a bit hard to photograph something on the central reservation when you are whizzing down the outside lane. She didn't post the comment, it was reported to someone else who posted it.
People are trying so hard to find Kip and it is good that they are prepared to post on sites and get in touch (which she did when asked).
When I was asked whether I had any objections to a Facebook page being set up for Kip, I said that I had reservations about there being too many places to look/post. I now find that a second Facebook page has been set up, no doubt for very good reasons, but comments are getting buried very, very quickly due to the sheer volume.
I AM MAKING A PLEA: IN MY OPINION THE BEST PLACE FOR CHAT IS ON FACEBOOK, KEEPING DOGLOST FOR MORE CRITICAL INFORMATION LIKE SIGHTINGS AND THE INVESTIGATION OF SIGHTINGS. HOPE YOU AGREE. I HAVE WORKED HARD ON AVOIDING "POOR ME" COMMENTS ANYWHERE, BUT WITH MY VERY, VERY SLOW COMPUTER (THE REASON FOR WHICH NO ONE CAN FATHOM), THE CONFUSION TONIGHT LED ME TO THE EDGE OF REASON. I COULDN'T FIND THE FACEBOOK POST AND WAS GOING FROM ONE SITE TO THE OTHER AND IN AND OUT OF DOGLOST (WHICH TAKES A MINUTE OR TWO TO REFRESH EVERY TIME I LOOK AT IT) PLUS THE NESSR FORUM. MOST PEOPLE JUST SEEM TO WANT TO VOICE AN OPINION, WHICH IS FAIR ENOUGH, BUT VITALLY IMPORTANT INFORMATION WAS BEING BURIED UNDER AN AVALANCHE OF OPINIONS. WE CAN ACT ON INFORMATION...........
THE CHAT IS GREAT AND I AM TRULY MOVED BY SO MANY OF THE POSTS HERE, BUT I AM APPEALING TO YOU TO THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU ARE POSTING AND THE POSSIBILITY THAT WE MIGHT MISS A POSSIBLE SIGHTING OF KIP. I KNOW THAT HE IS YOUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY.
THANK YOU ALL, YOU ARE STARS.

2012-06-20 00:29 Unknown

re springer found in worcester this evening I have just well midnight checked with the Council duty worker as stated that dog warden had now taken the dog from finder. They use a contractor who wld use kennels BUT she cld find no record of a call into the warden service which wld usually go via them and suggested I call in morning at 8 when day worker can contact warden on 01905 723471. I will do this to save anyone else.On website it says warden wld return dog to owner if chipped ,on first lost occcasion but after that wld take to kennels if same dog lost again. I'll report back as soon after 8 as poss tomorrow 20th june.going to bed now.

2012-06-20 00:15 michael_w

It could be any number of explanantions.....Cynthia may be right, the lady that saw it may have been mistaken, PrincessH's discovery could be the sighting. We have no evidence to say that there was a dog on the reservation, nothing picked up by the police or council or anyone else for that matter (which i'm sure they would have done by now had it been a dead dog) and nothing there now..... Also, I certainly wouldnt have looked at Kip and thought 'poor puppy', he's really no midget! If you want my opinion, i'm in now way ruling it out but the evidence points to no dog being there and unless we get any evidence to prove otherwise we start again tomorrow......

2012-06-20 00:06 acarr

Hear hear stationmistress that's exactly what I wanted to say for while now. What with reporting things hours and days later, re-posting old information that's already been checked, people not even trying to catch dogs, walking away then reporting it. Just leaves you in despair.

2012-06-20 00:05 Claire and Jasper

Stationmistress - I agree. Am trying to get my head around how someone would just think 'poor puppy' and do nothing more apart from some unhelpful FB posting. I don't know the area/road but surely you either stop to check the 'poor puppy' or call the police to notify them. I'm going to bed before I break any language rules on here :( xxx

2012-06-20 00:03 WendyB

Drove from Gateshead to Haggeston via the coastal route on Saturday. Came back today via the A1. Saw a white builders bag just after the Wansbeck bridge. Maybe the same spot you have been looking. No sign of Kip. Have posters in the windows of my car. Praying for his safe return. Xx

2012-06-20 00:01 acarr

Bet you were princessh, come on kip ur mam needs u home and we all need to show u how much you have won our hearts x

2012-06-20 00:00 Stationmistress

Next lead or sighting I think a photo should be requested and I keep saying this - how ridiculous you are out at this time of night for a builders bag PrincessH, a minutes research on the part of the person 'sighting' this would have saved your energy and petrol.

2012-06-19 23:54 Springer princess

Phew indeed, i was shaking like a leaf to say the least, soooo glad its not an animal of any kind!!!! i did text Sylvia whilst there, just so she knew first hand.... my lord i need a voddy to steady my nerves shaking!!! pheeeeeeeeeeeew!!!!! think al settle for a tab being a school night xxxxxxxx

2012-06-19 23:52 Sylvia

Thanks, Michael, I just don't understand it. Cynthia has suggested that the dog was uninjured and ran off. Think the lady was genuine but may have been mistaken. Just had a text from PrincessH to say that there is a grey/white dumpy bag on the central reservation. Sighter saw the dog clearly - thought it was a young one and thought "poor puppy" she said.

2012-06-19 23:48 acarr

Phew

2012-06-19 23:46 Northern English Springer Spaniel RescueNESSR

I am just off the phone to Kate,,,,all I can say about this which makes any sense,,,this dog was not dead,,,and its ran off,,,,I have seen it with rabbits and foxes,,,stopped to remove them from the road,,and they have jumped up and ran off,,,,I really do hope this is the case,,

I hate to keep harping on about Lady,,,but all roadside's were checked daily in the area's she had been sighted,,,,,not a very nice job,,,but a job sadly that does need doing,,,and best done early morning,,,or late evening,,,when the cars are few in case the animal is still alive and runs,,,,

2012-06-19 23:46 Springer princess

IT WAS A BUILDERS SANDBAG!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xxxxxxx
Big builders square sandbag grey/white found, we had to reverse as saw the white thing..... its in central reservation heading towards Ashington, in that area mentioned xxxxx

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2012-06-19 23:36 acarr

Just be careful guys

2012-06-19 23:35 acarr

Hope and pray its not kip I mean

2012-06-19 23:34 KB

Same as acarr..I drive this road every day (between the bridge and ashington roundabout). However, off there shortly to have a look. I'll be in a black civic and looking confused if anyone spots me. :)

2012-06-19 23:34 Tigermouse

Just seen this recently posted in the 'found' section - ID 40526 Liver and white male springer found this evening (19th and passed onto local dog warden. It's in Worcester (I think, can't go back and check while typing this as pc is playing up)and no mention of the eyes, but surely worth checking?

2012-06-19 23:33 acarr

I pass there to go to work and back I am constantly looking so can't believe I would miss it. Just rang snatcher he passed loads looking, omg hope and pray

2012-06-19 23:31 KB

I will try and get over there shortly. For those who are going, prob best to park up just over the bridge (towards ashington) and go in the car park on the left (where the police normally sit).

2012-06-19 23:30 acarr

Do u need extra help princessh

2012-06-19 23:30 michael_w

Sylvia, we drove the spine road on Sunday from my house (Seaton Delaval) to woodhorn on the way upto druridge, we left mine at 5:30 and we saw nothing at all on the way.....

2012-06-19 23:27 Springer princess

because IF the police and council are unaware there maybe something there........ bye for now xxxxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-19 23:26 Springer princess

WE ARE GOING BACK OUT NOW TO CHECK AGAIN...... cheeba has been out earlier..... we are going now.... WE WILL REPORT IN THE NEXT HOUR WHEN WE GET BACK STAND BY FOR A REPORT BACK!!!!! xxxxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-19 23:23 sausages

COUNCIL AWARE AND MAKING CONTACT TOMORROW.

2012-06-19 23:21 Inkie's Mum

Oh.. I assume you cannot check with the Council until the morning? Would any of Team Kip have travelled that road on their various searches, because I am sure they would have seen something themselves? I'm sorry I don't know the area, but you all seem to mention Ashington a lot. Was it a white and liver coloured dog, could it have been the Black Lab?

2012-06-19 23:21 acarr

My dad been out tonight to the spine road too do you want it checked again sylvia

2012-06-19 23:15 Sylvia

Sorry folks, this isn't over yet. I HAVE JUST SPOKEN TO THE LADY WHO TOLD LOUISE McGLEN THAT SHE HAD SEEN A DOG: BETWEEN 16:00 AND 18:00 ON SUNDAY SHE SAW A DOG LYING MOTIONLESS ON THE CENTRAL RESERVATION OF THE SPINE ROAD. THIS WAS NORTH OF THE BRIDGE OVER THE WANSBECK, BETWEEN THERE AND THE ASHINGTON ROUNDABOUT.
THE POLICE HAVE NO REPORT OF ANYTHING AT ALL AND KATE CHECKED WITH THE COUNCIL EARLIER TODAY THAT NOTHING HAD BEEN FOUND ON THE ROAD.
SOPHIE'S DAD WALKED THAT EXACT ROUTE EARLIER IN THE AFTERNOON, THINK IT WAS ABOUT 3 O'CLOCK.

2012-06-19 23:15 jobadger

After that horrible moment, can I just draw your attention to the posts at 21.15 and 21.25 regarding actions taken following the possible sighting at East Linton so that people in the area know what's been done. xx My heart goes out to all of you!

2012-06-19 23:06 Sparkle

Made the most of my spine road dash. checked the new industrial park and the b&q one x

2012-06-19 23:02 Claire and Jasper

And well done to the 'Rapid Response Team' in Ashington - PrincessH and Cheeber. That was fast work x

2012-06-19 22:56 DaveS

Cheeber, Claire/Jasper - well said

2012-06-19 22:54 Hamishs mum

That was awful and I can't begin for a second to imagine what it was like for you Sylvia, my heart goes out to you.
We have got to get this boy home, asap, if you haven't already emailed Chris Evans then do it now, if we can get him to carry the story on his breakfast show then others in the media will follow. His email address is chris.evans@bbc.co.uk

2012-06-19 22:54 Lucy's mum

Just checked back in for the umpteenth time today for updates and felt sick when I read comments about 'spine road' and 'hope it's not Kip'. Sylvia I can only begin to imagine how you must feel. The good thing this has been checked out. In terms of a way forward and forgive me because I am new to Doglost and how it works but in terms of the possible sighting in East Lothian - are the helpers/searchers there made aware of this? I work for a large organisation and have colleagues in East Lothian so will contact them to see what they can do to spread the word. All in all I feel pretty hopeless right now but will not stop hoping and praying until Kip is back home safe and sound.

2012-06-19 22:49 CHEEBER

yes people do want to help...but when the information is hours old it is bloody useless and just gets everyones hopes up. at the end of the day, everyone is helping of their own free will..there is no single person better than anyone else so soap boxes need put back in the cupboard. i for one will continue my search with out the hoo har and egos thank you very much and anything we do find will be passed on directly when it is relevant and without the armchair critics views.

2012-06-19 22:49 sausages

SYLVIA, I'VE TEXT YOU SOME INFO

2012-06-19 22:47 ali&mark

we spent an hour trying to get info didnt want to contact anyone till we had found something out poor Sylvia it was heart braking for us never mind her wish people would know the facts before posting

2012-06-19 22:43 Claire and Jasper

Perhaps a stern reminder could be added to the FB page in a prominent position that warns of the harm that's done by being so careless and not checking the currency of information shared. Even my softie southerner blood is boiling here. xxx

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2012-06-19 22:39 Springer princess

Julie on ma way x

2012-06-19 22:37 CHEEBER

im probably gonna get it in the neck here..but is it possible to disable comments to be made to the facebook page..and just a link where all info has to be posted on here if people have sightings etc.

2012-06-19 22:37 ali&mark

Team kip will continue searching till hes home, x

2012-06-19 22:35 maggiesmam

I know people want to help but I just wish they would check the info they are given before passing it on. Sylvia like I said on facebook, my heart is breaking for you. That whole thing was just awful xxxxx

2012-06-19 22:35 Springer princess

Sylvia, sending you lots of hugs, thinking of you!!! xxxx

2012-06-19 22:34 Springer princess

Aaaaaarrrrrrgggggghhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2012-06-19 22:34 Claire and Jasper

Sending you a hug Sylvia. That was bl***y awful...xxx

2012-06-19 22:33 JewelsK

I was just sending you a phone number I found for her (but think it was work anyway). I see she has replied on FB now and was the Sunday info :(

2012-06-19 22:32 Sylvia

A189 REPORT NOW RESOLVED. IT WAS THE ONE FROM SUNDAY WHICH WE INVESTIGATED AT THE TIME
THIS NOW AMENDED, REPORT NOT RESOLVED

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2012-06-19 22:31 CHEEBER

there are no dogs on spine road at all. we have checked all along up to blyth and back and nothing at all to be seen on either side of road or nearby. unless it was earlier today. we left straight away when message was posted so were there in less than 2mins.

2012-06-19 22:31 maggiesmam

Turns out info was from Sunday, so must have been the report we already knew about that came from the police.

2012-06-19 22:31 ali&mark

louise has replied its info from sunday via a friend at bedlington i have asked her to contact Sylvia

2012-06-19 22:30 elfie 2575

Louise McGlen Sorry I had background data turned off...info apparently from Sunday
about a minute ago via mobile · Like.

Louise McGlen It was via a friend in Bedlington
about a minute ago · Like.

Louise McGlen Hope all okay xx
a few seconds ago · Like

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2012-06-19 22:29 Sparkle

Iv dashed to spine road. cant see any sign of anything

2012-06-19 22:27 ali&mark

thats her claire x

2012-06-19 22:27 Sylvia

Jewelsk: I HAVE NOT RECEIVED A FB MESSAGE

2012-06-19 22:26 Claire and Jasper

If it's the same person (found her pic on another facebook page - I can't see the new group) she's on Twitter @legsmac. She's on Linkedin (Funding Advice Officer at Newcastle CVS). I can tell you where she drinks and buys her clothes but no contact details in the old fashioned way. Sorry guys...

2012-06-19 22:24 ali&mark

shes accepted my friends request just sent her a message asking for more info

2012-06-19 22:24 DaveS

*** can everyone stop posting for the moment to give Sylvia a chance to read the posts, unless its an urgent post***

2012-06-19 22:23 Springer princess

Thanks Maggies mam.... am not getting half of these.... until its too late xxxx

2012-06-19 22:23 AlphaJ

Sylvia - try calling County Hall 0845 6006400, ask the contact centre operator to check with the Neighbourhood Services out of hours duty officer to see if they have had a call out to the road. They operator may know themselves if there has been something today.

2012-06-19 22:20 Springer princess

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2012-06-19 22:18 Springer princess

Message from Cheeba........ "Well nowt to be seen from maccy d's to Blyth so far- thats following the bypass onto spine road. Gunna loop back n try otha side x" xxxxxx

2012-06-19 22:18 JewelsK

SYLVIA
I MESSAGED YOU ON FACEBOOK

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2012-06-19 22:18 ali&mark

https://www.facebook.com/groups/464864166874212/

2012-06-19 22:17 elfie 2575

Louise McGlen Dog matching description apparently found on Spine Road near Ashington hope its not KIp but you probably ought to check it out xx is that 1 you want

2012-06-19 22:16 wickedweims

WE ARE TRYING TO FIND MORE INFO PLEASE BEAR WITH US X

2012-06-19 22:16 sausages

Can someone please repost facebook link. IMPORTANT TA

2012-06-19 22:16 maggiesmam

PrincessH there hasn't been a sighting, if you see the post below it says
"Dog matching description apparently found on Spine Road near Ashington hope its not KIp but you probably ought to check it out"

2012-06-19 22:15 ali&mark

it does say thats what we have been trying to find out i couldnt see anything the 3 miles we did x

2012-06-19 22:14 Springer princess

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2012-06-19 22:12 Springer princess

Cheeba has text, where abouts was sighting pleeeeeeeeeeease????????? xxxxxxxx

2012-06-19 22:11 maggiesmam

Sylvia I don't know if she's on here, we've messaged her & mentioned her in comments but no response (clare)

2012-06-19 22:08 Springer princess

Cheeba, please do ma phone is on charge.... i havent seen this post, can someone tell me whats going on please xxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-19 22:08 Sylvia

DOES ANYONE HAVE CONTACT DETAILS FOR LOUISE MCGLEN, PLEASE? POLICE KNOW NOTHING ABOUT THIS.

2012-06-19 22:04 maggiesmam

I am praying this is not Kip, but very sad for whomever the dog belongs too. Just hope it's not another false report as very upsetting

2012-06-19 22:03 CHEEBER

which spine road? we are on our way now to check it out. will text princessh if we find anything and she can update.

2012-06-19 22:02 Sparkle

Why is she saying I hope its not Kip??? is the dog on the Spine road ok???????????????????

2012-06-19 22:02 sausages

SYLVIA IS AWARE AND CHECKING THE INFO OUT NOW.

2012-06-19 22:02 elfie 2575

silvia on now on fb checking, x

2012-06-19 22:02 JewelsK

Sylvia is aware of Louise's msg via the FB group

2012-06-19 22:02 ali&mark

Sylvia just come on the facebook page we are just trying to get more info x

2012-06-19 22:01 bjoyce23

Has someone been in touch with Sylvia? Not the nicest call for anyone to make, but if she is out searching she won't have seen any of this!

2012-06-19 21:59 elfie 2575

could be same posting if she not on here might not know, but did that one get resovled, gone quiet

2012-06-19 21:59 Springer princess

where abouts on spine road pleeeeeeeease???????? xxxxxxxx

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2012-06-19 21:54 JewelsK

There are already mentions of a dog on the Spine Road lower down on this page from 17th - do you think this is the same information as Louse McGlen refers to?

2012-06-19 21:43 elfie 2575

this is what was posted (
Louise McGlen Dog matching description apparently found on Spine Road near Ashington hope its not KIp but you probably ought to check it out xx)

2012-06-19 21:39 ali&mark

asked for more info but none yet

2012-06-19 21:38 Ailsa

IS SOMEBODY CHECKING OUT THE RECENT POSTING ON NEW FB KIP PAGE FROM LOUISE MCGLEN re "Dog matching description apparently found on Spine Road near Ashington hope its not KIp but you probably ought to check it out xx" It was posted about 12 mins ago under Sylvia's post re reward.

2012-06-19 21:37 DaveS

There's a report on Kips FB page: [Louise McGlen] Dog matching description apparently found on Spine Road near Ashington hope its not KIp but you probably ought to check it out xx

2012-06-19 21:36 ali&mark

someone has just posted on kip group on facbook there has been a spainel found on the spineroad in ashington pray its kip. or the one thats been spotted

2012-06-19 21:35 Barneysmum

Been following progress and still praying kip is found safe & well very soon. There are some amazing people on team kip working tirelessly to find him. Come on kip make yourself seen and come home to your mum x

2012-06-19 21:34 Sophies Dad

Been a busy day so no searching from me today sorry, but I have just emailed Chris Evans as my small contribution. Need to catch up with the days events but fully support your decision Sylvia to offer reward. Keep safe Kip 'til we get to you. x

2012-06-19 21:25 jobadger

The new poster has been emailed to all vets in the following Scottish counties: East Lothian, Midlothian, West LothianBerwickshire, Roxburghshire, Peebleshire, Selkirkshire (82 practices in all). Forgot to say this includes Edinburgh Dog's Home and all group and single practices and cat clinics. I hope to be able to email them very soon to let them know you're home safe and sound Kip. xx

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2012-06-19 21:15 Cugisk

Re the possible sighting at East Linton in East Lothian - it was me who reported it and I am not long back from meeting Tibercat at the location. Tibercat had done a good sweep of the area with her binoculars and had tramped through a few fields by the time I got there. No sign of Kip, unfortunately, although where I had seen the "white thing" from the flyover, Tibercat had found some flattened grass - although she thought the patches were too big for a dog. We spoke to a dog walker whose husband knows a lot of farmers round about so she took a poster home with her. When I left, Tibercat was going to put posters up at the lay by not far away where the lorry drivers stop at a snack bar, then put some more up at a couple of other lorry drivers' stops on her way home. The A1is the main road south from Edinburgh and lorries are travelling north and south day and night so it seems sensible to put posters up in as many lorry stops as possible. Sorry that the outcome wasn't what we wanted, but at least it's been checked out. As usual, Good Luck and many Best Wishes to dear Kip and Sylvia.

2012-06-19 21:06 Paula Marie

Just noticed missing Izzy Collie X Lab 40398 has been reunited today. She was found in Hornsea on Saturday by some people who live in Castleford, they took her home with them for the weekend ( looking at google maps 55mile away)
Hoping this is whats happend with Kip, someone could have thought he had been dumped due to his eyes and he's curled up on someones sofa, them feeling sorry for him and not realizing all the stress going on by everyone looking for him.
Spreading the word put a message and Link on Cheshire County Show on today and tomorrow face book page ( If anyone wants to tweet them please do or if you are going hand some posters out.) Will be taking some posters to BASC Wales Game and Country Fair this weekend.
Keep Spreading the Word.
Come home soon Kip xxx

Sylvia husband says your probably worried about Kip having enough to eat, While Kip is probably sat on some old dears sofa and will come back pounds heavier.

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2012-06-19 21:01 bairnr

Oreo's Mum - Here's Sylvia post from earlier on x

2012-06-19 11:53 Sylvia
POSSIBLE SIGHTING IN EAST LOTHIAN. JUST TAKEN A CALL FROM A LADY WHO SAW SOMETHING FROM THE A1 YESTERDAY. AT 13:30 SHE WAS TRAVELLING SOUTH FROM HADDINGTON TO DUNBAR. WHILE SHE WAS CROSSING THE ROAD BRIDGE OVER THE TYNE (not the river Tyne in Newcastle!) SHE GLANCED DOWN AND SAW SOMETHING LARGE AND WHITE BY THE RIVER. THERE HAVE BEEN NO SHEEP IN THOSE FIELDS FOR SOME TIME AND THE LOCAL FARMER DID NOT KNOW WHAT IT MIGHT BE. SHE RETURNED LATER AND IT WAS GONE. THIS WAS WAS ABOUT 1 MILE FROM THE VILLAGE OF EAST LINTON. THE LADY HAS REPORTED THIS TO THE EAST LOTHIAN DOG WARDEN AND WILL PRINT AND PUT UP SOME POSTERS IN EAST LINTON. I HAVE HER CONTACT NUMBER IF WE NEED MORE INFORMATION.

2012-06-19 21:01 maggiesmam

Thanks Pointers, knew it sounded stupid! I'm quite happy to make a contribution, just didn't want them to order 1 then find it couldn't be flown. It would certainly be a talking point if you could get permission from the park to put it up. How much is "cost price"?

2012-06-19 20:56 Oreo's mum

Hi Guys, We're just home from my daughters b'day night out. Message has been left on one of our FB pages Pawstoshop, saying there has been sightings of Kip in East Linton. Can someone pease confirm. Have tried to trace the link, but no luck. Before I go all out to promote his, would like a nod from you guys. Thanks Carole & Oreo xx

2012-06-19 20:55 Pointers

Hi Maggiesmam
They fly them at Homebase in Blyth, and at a couple of the Builders Merchants on the Kitty Brewster Industrial Estate. Most flights coming into the airport are south of Blyth over Seaton Sluice. Much closer to the flight path than Druridge Bay

2012-06-19 20:44 maggiesmam

Pointers I know this sounds stupid, but would that be allowed so close to a flight path into Newcastle airport? I'm sure the company would know rules about that type of thing

2012-06-19 20:43 Alig

The evening chronicle replied to my post and gave me the official website they tell me that they have tweeted about KIP .
Hope for some news soon and let us know how to contribute to the reward . x

2012-06-19 20:40 Pointers

Sent an email to NESSR this afternoon about a company in East Anglia that are sympathetic to the "cause" and are happy to provide the search with a Helium filled Blimp (balloon) fully lettered to explain "the cause" at cost. The sort that major retailers and businesses use to advertise Sales etc. I'm sure you've all seen them flying at high level (200ft plus)! This could be flown at any location (and re positioned as necessary) searchers are looking to give others an indication of where to look. I believe it would also help to make others aware of the search as I have also have noticed that many of the notices posted are now not readible due to "bleed" due to them becoming wet. If Sylvia and others agree would contributors to this site be prepared to help with a donation providing a method of payment can be sorted as per previous comments? It would "locally" become a highly visible advert for the return of KIP!

2012-06-19 20:35 JewelsK

The YHA retweeted my msg earlier so hopefully walkers and other outdoor types will pick up on it too.

2012-06-19 20:31 Inkie's Mum

Well done everyone on inundating Chris Evans, I listen from 6.30 to about 8.15 so fingers crossed. He does a spot Breaking News where you can text him 88291, should be all text "Missing Kip The Springer Spaniel - now a reward for his safe return"..? Happy to do that tomorrow morning.. he couldn't fail to get the message then?

2012-06-19 20:28 maggiesmam

David Tennant has retweeted my latest tweet about the reward (to over 25,000 followers) & I've just had a reply saying they'll get it on the Facebook fan page tomorrow too. Just had a look & that has over 900,000 fans!

2012-06-19 20:03 Sylvia

My insurance company is funding part of the reward. I am looking into ways that people could contribute to it. The claim can also cover things that NESSR and others have paid for, so contributions would benefit the charity. I agree with Shepherdess that we could ensure that any balance over and above what is needed is put to good use.

2012-06-19 20:01 gefrin

Just walked Newbiggin Church Point around Little Bay onto next beach up to the Beacon, checked the shore and lots piles of seaweed (stinking) checked the rocks and waters edge at the Beacon ( not easy with a lurcher in tow) none of the fisherman had seen signs of Kip, then around the point onto 'Alcan' beach and up to the Power Station, walked back via the grass edge....lovely walk but nothing to report glad to say...

2012-06-19 20:00 elfie 2575

CAN I DO A YOU TUBE IF I CAN GET VIDEO ON, CAN DO PHOTOS NOT SURE IF CAN GET VIDEO
sorry for the caps

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2012-06-19 19:55 DogLostRavenette - Area Co-ordinator - West Sussex

I have also emailed Chris Evans, let's hope he takes notice. I will be listening in the morning as we always have him on xxx

2012-06-19 19:30 jansus

no millypod it is my fault - you do have to click on my places and then a link comes up - but the markers are not in the right place. I am just not knowledgeable enough to get it working. But yes like quigleys map was what I was aiming for with dates and details etc.

2012-06-19 19:17 lezz

Sent e-mail to chris evans too, fingers & paws crossed. xx

2012-06-19 19:11 DogLostMillypod (Chris) - Administrative Volunteer

Jansus: the map didnt work for me it just brings google maps no pinpoints on it like quigleys unless ive done something wrong.

2012-06-19 19:03 Poppy & Willow's Mum

I know a lot of places have been postered but would it be a good idea to start updating them to make it known there is now a substantial reward available for Kip's safe return.

If you have Kip, let him be found, if you want the reward then take it, we just want Kip home with his family.

2012-06-19 18:58 DogLostMillypod (Chris) - Administrative Volunteer

sent email too fingers and paws crossed.x
Chris.Evans@bbc.co.uk

2012-06-19 18:50 Spanielgirl

Sent e-mail too fingers crossed.

2012-06-19 18:47 merlin

Sent my email to Chris Evans...let's make sure he gets the message.....lots of times !

2012-06-19 18:46 lezz

To headquarters, is there any way of coordinating a huge search team with every person who can be there on this site and others including KIP own facebook site.
It seems to me that people want to help search but don't know either how, where or when. If Sylvia wants the beach searched from one end to the other please let us all know. My hubby & daughter have been searching & were spotters for Trevor but when they turn out it seems no-one knew where to look.
We need Sylvia's boy home soon. xxxxxx

2012-06-19 18:44 brumb

Are people putting posters up in their cars? I didnt think of doing this until I went to help out on the search and noticed others had done it. I live in Sunderland so probably a bit far, but I have already read that someone has seen my poster in the car and has ended up helping the search. I have aso had people stop me in the street to ask about it (I have a springer so people thought it was mine, so were showing concern), however it has got people talking and they have spread the word to people they know in the area.

2012-06-19 18:43 Hamishs mum

Followed your lead Inkie's Mum!!! Hopefully he will get so many emails he won't be able to ignore them.
Sorry I won't be able to go out and search tonight but hopefully will be back out there tomorrow.
Come on Kip time to go home..

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2012-06-19 18:32 Inkie's Mum

I've been caught twice on DL today by my boss! Explained why, and she said "Hope they find him, now can we do some actual work?"...

I have just emailed Chris Evans, given the link to this page, so fingers crossed. His Email is Chris.Evans@bbc.co.uk, if anyone else wants to bombard him!

2012-06-19 18:31 merlin

happy to email anyone who could assist - if you have the email address could be worth popping on so everyone can message him

2012-06-19 18:22 Hamishs mum

Have been at work all day trying to think of ideas to help find Kip - don't tell my boss!!!!

So what I came up with was, would it be worth emailing Chris Evans for a mention on his morning show - he has the largest audience on radio & he has a dog, so must be a dog lover. I just thinking that if enough of us emailed him about Kip he would look into the story because he would want to know whats going on.

What do others think??

2012-06-19 18:13 cockerdoodledoo

Hi Team Kip .. Sadly I am too far away to help physically, but I'm trying my best to get the word out!! Have refrained from posting as I don't want to clog up this thread - but thought I needed to say...I rang a supplier I deal with, who is based in Ashington yesterday...they didn't know about Kip!!! - I emailed the poster, and they have happily put it up by their clocking in machine ...which got me thinking, are there Industrial Estates locally that helpers could take posters too and ask other companies to do the same ...That way you could reach larger numbers with just one poster per company? Not everyone is internet savvy, or reads the paper ...but vast majorities go to work every day and clock in xx Good luck everyone, sending positive thoughts xxxx

2012-06-19 18:09 merlin

There has been alot of seaweed on Hauxley beach for about a week now and I think that my terrier and I have dug around in most of it every evening. There hasn't been much change in the amount of it in that time. We have also investigated a few dead seals! With regards to donations - would it be any use to donate money for large adverts in various publications, perhaps they would discount for us since they won't run a story. Also, I texted the BBC today asking them to feature this country-wide search for Kip.

2012-06-19 17:54 mo

How are they going to advertise the fact that a reward is available countrywide which would seem essential if the papers are not cooperating?
I have been to Amble Cresswell and Warkworth and Hauxley areas today and am really disappointed after all the work that has been done putting out posters to see so few. The ones I did see in windows were dwarfed by other posters and in some cases the outdoor ones the rain had defaced them such a shame after all the efforts. I have to be honest and if I hadn't looked for the posters I wouldn't have seen them. Can we donate to the reward???

2012-06-19 17:46 Northern English Springer Spaniel Rescue (external site, opens in new browser window/tab)NESSR

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2012-06-19 17:41 Shepherdess

Oh sorry I didn't realise nessr were putting up the reward - my apologies

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2012-06-19 17:41 wickedweims

hopefully should be getting some press coversage

2012-06-19 17:39 elfie 2575

posted again in the working dogs groups, my friend is up at wkend has a van at the caravan site she got a lovley staffi she will no doubt bump in to 1 of you and will keep look out, with any luck be home by then, xx

2012-06-19 17:30 Spanielgirl

Forgot to say will be donating to nessr for either phone bills or reward. Just have to get Kip home.

2012-06-19 17:30 Spanielgirl

The Royal Highland show is on in Edinburgh this weekend. Its a biggy with people from all over. If we think it is possible that Kip could be coming north I could try and contact the organisers to see if they can do anything to up awareness. Also I am just e-mailing Charlie Thorburn at Mordor Gundogs who is very well know in the gundog world to see if they can help get more publicity he works closely with dog rescues so may help. Finally I am in Edinburgh and did look in Danbar a week or so ago but pls let me know if I can help. Work full time but will go out searching down the coast if you think its worth while.

2012-06-19 17:23 linda

mistake

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2012-06-19 17:20 Shepherdess

Re the paypal rewards - my thoughts were that anyone wishing to donate specifically to the fund for the reward for Kip should be able to do so separately to the general nessr fund. If the reward money wasn't needed for whatever reason then nessr would still benefit in the long run. I'm not concerned that Doglost isn't a charity, what I see is an incredible free service offered by Doglost to people who have lost thier beloved pets. I would simply like one place to donate that was just for Kip

2012-06-19 17:18 jansus

Can someone check if this map works? I have made it public so that sightings could be edited /updated (I think) then it could just be re-linked by posting MAP in capital letters -Only if you think its a good idea of course - but I think with so many people watching the thread if they saw their local area come up they could just make a judgement as to whether to go out looking ( in conjuction with everything else you are doing as well)

https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en

please see if you can edit and add correct details if you are local?

If you think it might be useful - if not just ignore me (:

X********** supposed to go to my places -Then Kip lost map but I am such a technophobe it still does not work properly - sorry ):

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2012-06-19 16:59 Anns

Just a thought....my son is always on you tube. Is there anything that could be put together and added on there? I have no idea how it works but just a thought. Come back home boy xxx

2012-06-19 16:44 linda

I have a FB friend in west linton and she will contact vets and friends who live in East linton to spread the word.She has her own rescue centre

2012-06-19 16:31 Sylvie

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2012-06-19 16:12 jobadger

I am pleased - but also sorry - that a reward has now been offered for Kip's safe return. Could someone please post an email/paypal address for donations please? Shepherdess - I've just seen your comment re. how to collect and use the money - I think it a good idea but I'll go along with whatever is decided. xx

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2012-06-19 15:47 Ailsa

Thinking that Kip has been missing for nearly 2 weeks now and me probably being slightly swayed by the mention of East Lothian (and the fact he was going North on the beach when he went missing). Realistically he could have walked a fair distance in that time. So perhaps the search area needs to widen?

2012-06-19 15:47 Cugisk

I have just returned from taking my springer to the beach using the very same route as yesterday when I saw the white thing in the field. There was nothing there today going and coming back - no nesting swans , no swans near the river - and, I had more than a quick glance as I wasn't travelling at speed as there was no other traffic near me and I slowed down on purpose. I have been into the village of East Linton and dropped off seven posters in seven different locations. No-one had heard anything but everyone was extremely sympathetic to Kip's plight.
COULD SOMEONE PLEASE ASK TIBERCAT TO PHONE ME ON MY MOBILE 07932 502219 BEFORE HE/SHE SETS OUT FOR THE LOCATION AS I'M GOING BACK THERE NOW AND WOULD LIKE TO MEET UP TO POINT OUT THE PRECISE SPOT. Thank you.

2012-06-19 15:46 Inkie's Mum

Team Kip, I feel that Sylvia has made a good decision to offer a reward for the SAFE return of her boy. If people are allowed to donate to help her with this, it would be easy for her if she has a PayPal account. All you need is her email address, and perhaps someone from the FB page could assist with replying to FB messages, that way Sylvia's email address isn't online for all to see. Be happy to donate myself if it means her lovely boy is reunited with her.

2012-06-19 15:41 gr75

Had a retweet from Evening Chronicle today.

2012-06-19 15:40 gr75

PrincessH... Got some posters printed up for u. Not as many as would of liked but printer packed up. Can i drop them off for u sometime in morning.

2012-06-19 15:35 Sylvie

I recollect Sylvia saying Kip had little or no sense of direction so dont think he would find his way home, but you are best asking Sylvia this.

2012-06-19 15:29 Sparkle

Does anyone know where Sylvia lives without giving away her full address (ie name of village)? Just you often hear of dogs making their way back home and wondered if my next search should be nearer where Kip lives as after spending many nights searching the beach I really dont think he's there now

2012-06-19 15:09 wickedweims

Shepherdess
I agree that the reward that sylvia has posted is a good idea as regards people have said they have posted donations already to doglost wouldnt people rather donate to a registered charity that has to account for all its donations just a thought as jayne did say on her on saturday that doglost is not a charity

2012-06-19 14:54 Shepherdess

Sylvia I do hope the offer of a reward will lead to Kips safe return. As an idea what do people think of donating to a separate fund for the safe return of kip, something like a paypal account that Sylvia could set up. Money donated could then be used for the reward and any not used for the reward split perhaps between Dog lost who have done a wonderful job with this website and also the springer spaniel rescue site

2012-06-19 14:46 Sylvia

THERE IS A LOT OF DEBRIS (SEAWEED AND DEAD BIRDS, MAINLY) WASHED UP AT THE HIGH TIDE LINE AT THE MOMENT. HAUXLEY TO THE NORTH END OF CRESSWELL HAS BEEN CHECKED THIS AFTERNOON FOR ANYTHING WASHED ASHORE. IF ANYONE IS WALKING THEIR DOG ALONG ANY OTHER STRETCH OF BEACH BETWEEN SEAHOUSES AND CAMBOIS TODAY/THIS EVENING, PLEASE LET ME KNOW SO THAT I CAN RULE IT OUT.

2012-06-19 14:41 ali&mark

is wispa the same dog that was helping to trace jess and branble the 2 patterdale terriers, who are still missing? come on kipcome home soon

2012-06-19 14:41 ali&mark

is wispa the same dog that was helping to trace jess and branble the 2 patterdale terriers, who are still missing? come on kipcome home soon

2012-06-19 14:41 Leona*

Re the sighting in East Lothian, I really wouldnt like to put a dampner on it but this bridge is really high up and you would only get a very quick glance down to the river while travelling at speed, if as Tibercat has said it may very well be a nesting swan. I know this route well as travelled it daily while my mother lived in Dunbar. On saying that this route is the main road up from Northumberland.

2012-06-19 14:35 maggiesmam

the Kennel Club has just retweeted my tweet about Kip, over 11,000 followers

2012-06-19 13:56 Mal

SUSAN
Its not the wallsend dog which sadly was killed on the coast road and the airport is a long way from Hadson, details of the Blacl Lab cross I found are in the found section of this site. Come on Kip, lets see you today! Mal

2012-06-19 13:52 Gking

Susan the owner of the black labrador from wallsend already contacted dog lost as his dog was found at side of coast road dead. Which is one u will see on reunited page! Poor dog :( Coast road isnt far from the wallsend where dog got lost area as i grew up on it a street away! So defo not the one from wallsend! Hope it finds a home soon though!
Also i hope kip is found soon is time for him to go home now hes gonna go in book of world records for best dog hide and seek :)

2012-06-19 13:27 susan

MAL - Re the black labrador. I'm not familiar with the area but I have been up to help with the search on Kip and while in Hadston looking around, an oldish man came out from his bungalow and asked if we were looking for a black labrador. Just wondering if there is any connection to the one you found or if he knows the people who lost it. Also, although I live south of the tunnel, I had been talking about Kip to my nephew and he had asked me if it was a black labrador. After I corrected him, I thought about that guy in Hadston and his comments but then my nephew came back and told me this dog is from the Wallsend area. I know there has been an unfortunate incident with a black labrador, after just reading on the reunited post and I know this is not alot of information but it could narrow it down to Wallsend or Hadston. Hope this helps in some way because this dog definitely belongs to someone!

2012-06-19 13:17 floss

this is my first comment having watched since kip went missing,my husband(snacher)and daughter have been out daily looking for kip but i really feel that kip is with someone, if that is the case and that someone is reading this please give kip back to sylvia, there are lots of dogs looking for new forever homes but kip is not one of them give him back and you will find your own dog to love

2012-06-19 13:16 Cugisk

Tibercat - if you can phone me om my mobile 07932 502219 I ca tell you what I saw. What time after work would you be there. Is there a local tracker dog that you know of?

2012-06-19 13:15 Springer princess

Is Linton, as in Linton, Morpeth, or further out? xxxxxx

2012-06-19 13:14 Springer princess

Sylvia.......... if thats your decision we are all 10000000,00000000,00000% behind you!!!! i personally think its a good idea.......

Can i ask a daft question/suggestion............. WITH these papers etc.... not going to do a story...... would it be worth while putting a FULL LENGTH page poster in the paper?????? with the reward.... ALSO in the local news post leader???? anyone have any thought on this, has it already been suggested???
Much love and hugs Heather xxxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-19 13:03 Tibercat

This is my area and it had to come in the day I forget my phone!! - the stretch of road should be the A1 crossing at Brae Head's Loan, just South of East Linton on goggle map - this is the only bit where you can look down into the river. Please be aware there are multiple pairs of nesting swans along here. The river flows FROM the west out to the east coast so there is no way he could have been washed inland BUT the A1/A199 is a direct road down to the East coast so he may have been dumped!!. I will now be finishing early!

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2012-06-19 12:56 BBKM

Just read the comment posted by Sylvia about a possible sighting in East Lothian. I have contacted my son who is a BT engineer and this is the area he is working at present. He is lodging at Musselburgh and staying there until Friday. He drives all around the East Lothian area. He is going to keep his eyes and ears open xx

2012-06-19 12:52 Diane_Leeds

with regards to the banners - I'm not sure what the situation is in Northumberland, but down in Leeds we have an awful lot of farmers who have fields bordering the M62 who have advertising boards for various things - would it be worth maybe speaking to farms bordering the A1? I dont think the councils could do anything about those

2012-06-19 12:37 DaveS

BANNERS - both are saying "NO", just had a call back from "Paula" at Northumberland County Council, seemingly the view taken is that they distract drivers hence not permitted ..... must remember that the next time an election is taking place, bloomin awful

2012-06-19 12:37 Julie

Hi all, I have had a reply from OUR DOGS this morning, saying that they will run a story on KIP and put his story on their facebook page. I am still waiting to hear from DOG WORLD - I will nudge them again. Julie

2012-06-19 12:30 DaveS

BANNERS - if you can bare with me, I've phoned both the County Council and Hi-ways agency, awaiting call backs

2012-06-19 12:08 ESSJ - Area Co-ordinator Rutland

HI GUYS- DUE TO THE IMPORTANCE OF ANY SIGHTING BEING PASSED ON TO TEAM KIP AND THOSE ABLE TO HELP "ON THE GROUND" IN THE AREA AS SOON AS IS POSSIBLE - PLEASE COULD YOU PHONE EITHER SYLVIA 07846 396853, KATE 07850433719, OR CYNTHIA 01670 760346 IF YOU HAVE/HEAR OF A SIGHTING, TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR US TO GET TO THE SCENE OF A SIGHTING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND WE HAVE A NETWORK OF HELPERS AND NUMBER WE CAN CALL FOR ASSISTANCE. THANK YOU :o)
(I haven't posted for a while as i don't want to clog up Kips page and anyone miss vital information- but i would like to add: You are all stars and your support and help is and has been simply amazing and heartwarming- come on Kip we need you home with your mum xxx)

2012-06-19 12:00 DogLostAngus

CASH REWARD added to the posters & bumped for the possible sighting from yesterday.

I sincerely hope that this may bring that all important call

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2012-06-19 11:53 bigdavesdad

Full support for whatever brings KIP home and agree with Alpha J

2012-06-19 11:53 Sylvia

POSSIBLE SIGHTING IN EAST LOTHIAN. JUST TAKEN A CALL FROM A LADY WHO SAW SOMETHING FROM THE A1 YESTERDAY. AT 13:30 SHE WAS TRAVELLING SOUTH FROM HADDINGTON TO DUNBAR. WHILE SHE WAS CROSSING THE ROAD BRIDGE OVER THE TYNE (not the river Tyne in Newcastle!) SHE GLANCED DOWN AND SAW SOMETHING LARGE AND WHITE BY THE RIVER. THERE HAVE BEEN NO SHEEP IN THOSE FIELDS FOR SOME TIME AND THE LOCAL FARMER DID NOT KNOW WHAT IT MIGHT BE. SHE RETURNED LATER AND IT WAS GONE. THIS WAS WAS ABOUT 1 MILE FROM THE VILLAGE OF EAST LINTON. THE LADY HAS REPORTED THIS TO THE EAST LOTHIAN DOG WARDEN AND WILL PRINT AND PUT UP SOME POSTERS IN EAST LINTON. I HAVE HER CONTACT NUMBER IF WE NEED MORE INFORMATION.

2012-06-19 11:48 wickedweims

bjoyce, posters are fine, but the council are removing banners and fining the people that place them so posters are fine but i would be wary of banners and another thing that works are A5 posters x

2012-06-19 11:45 bjoyce23

I've seen the message about the reward, I haven't done anything about the printing yet was waiting for someone to say what they wanted first. I'll need to know where it is going so I know what size it needs to be. I'm checking the site regularly, usually every 10 mins for the last week and a half.

2012-06-19 11:44 Cugisk

I contacted Arthurshiel Rescue Centre at St Boswells in the Scottish Borders. No reports or sightings but the kind lady said to email her with details and a photo and she will plaster (her words, not mine!) the info everywhere! I'm sorry, would do it myself but don't know how to, unfortunately. e-mail:info@arthurshiel-rescue.org
I also contacted SSPCA in the Borders and The Edinburgh Cat and Dog Home but nothing to report, sorry.

2012-06-19 11:33 AlphaJ

Sylvia - I totally agree with you that now is the time to offer a reward. Please let us know if contributions are required towards this. Lets hope this brings your lovely boy home safe.xx

2012-06-19 11:28 wickedweims

Dave there is no one in doglost admin at the moment,I did try to contact last night about the banners as northumberland council take a dim view and remove them the reward on posters is fine but the banner idea needs to be looked at

2012-06-19 11:19 DaveS

DOGLOST ADMIN - could a msg be sent to bjoyce re the reward as they are organising the printing of banners

2012-06-19 11:17 MSPickles

Gypsy with regard to your 22:37 post, I don't tweet but have contacted both English Springer Spaniel Welfare and Springer Spaniel Rescue and they have both put Kips details on their website.

Sylvia I totally understand your reasoning for finally offering a reward. I can't imagine how you must be feeling, both you and Kip are in my thoughts.

Time to come home darling boy x

2012-06-19 11:15 Cugisk

Sorry, just occurred to me, and I'm sure it has to you and others too,forgive me, all new posters will need to have the reward on them for non-Internet people.

2012-06-19 11:14 DaveS

Sylvia, pretty sure your new found friends, by the 100's, are behind whatever you decide and will continue supporting you regardless, even though we're in Inverness you can count us in ...

2012-06-19 11:08 Cugisk

Thanks for that, Owl. Yes, I'd forgotten that. Well done to you and Whispa and all the other fantastic sniffer dogs and their owners/ handlers.
Sylvia, I've just seen your post about a reward and I think that's the best thing you can do because I think someone has Kip and, hopefully, this will finally lead to the conclusion of this very sad story. I wish you much Good Luck and many Best Wishes and ,of course, to Kip too.

2012-06-19 11:07 Sam&Lucy'sMum

I check throughout each day with the hope that Kip will have been found. Pressure of work and new foster dog to settle have meant that I've not been active in helping the search but I have been tweeting and FB'ing. And willing Kip home. JUST AN IDEA - would it be helpful to contact local Scouts/Girl Guide groups - in my day they used to go out and dow outdoor rambles and the like - might be an idea to get them involved maybe? Just a thought and apologies if already suggested and I have missed it.

2012-06-19 11:03 maggiesmam

I've had retweets today from Age Concern, Pets at Home, Manor Walks shopping centre, Northumberland & Borders and Susan Penhaligon who is an actress & writer.
I'm "working" (ahem) at the minute so will carry on with the local tweets later, it's getting the word out & just takes 1 person who sees the tweet to tell a friend etc & soon most people in the north east & beyond will be aware

2012-06-19 11:01 Sylvia

Acting on advice from the professionals involved in searching for lost dogs, I have resisted offering a reward until now, but the time has come.
THERE IS A REWARD OF £1000 FOR INFORMATION WHICH LEADS TO KIP'S SAFE RETURN TO ME.

2012-06-19 10:47 DaveS

BANNERS, as suggested by Gyspy, in farmers fields I think will boost awareness, if on both North/Southbound A1 that is massive exposure should Kip be further afield

2012-06-19 10:40 DogLostOwl

@ Cugisk, we live 170 miles away so can't just pop over for the day, but we haven't ruled out coming back. But there are other tracking dogs involved with the Kip search, while Wispa and I have other missing dogs we are trying to find. So I have to weigh things up carefully. If there is something specific we can help with, we may well return.

2012-06-19 10:22 DogLostreggiemollieros

Lots of retweets and 1 from Metro Radio news but what we really need, as people are saying, is to reach the non-internet community. Maybe though someone will pick up on this from the retweets.

2012-06-19 10:18 Cugisk

Thank you Owl for your answer. That seems quite positive. I don't know the area at all but wondered why so many helpers and volunteers were searching south of the bay rather than north. Also wondering if Whispa and yourself are still helping with the search for Kip. I saw two sniffer dogs on Crimewatch Roadshow this morning and there's no doubt they are very clever animals. Whispa must be a great asset to any search. As usual, Good Luck and many Best Wishes to dear Kip and Sylvia.

2012-06-19 10:12 Mal

FOUND DOG Black Labrador cross, handed in to Croft vets Cramlington last night, when I first rang they thought it may have been Kip as they have people involved in the search. Can everyone mention/tweet this as someone has lost this lovely Lab cross boy, found on road/fields by me last night near Newcastle airport. Good luck and hope today is the day for KIP.
Mal

2012-06-19 10:12 Sylvia

Thank you. THERE HAS ALREADY BEEN A MENTION ON NIGHT OWLS. A REPORTER FROM LOOK NORTH RANG ME AND SAID THAT SHE DID NOT THINK IT WAS SUITABLE FOR TV BUT WOULD PASS IT ON TO RADIO NEWCASTLE. AN INTERVIEW WAS FEATURED IN THEIR TEATIME SHOW AN SNIPPETS WERE ALSO USED IN THE NEWS BROADCASTS.

2012-06-19 10:01 DogLostreggiemollieros

I have tweeted a journalist who was very helpful when a dog rescue had their paypal account suspended, he got it fixed within 24 hours. He is a financial journalist so have just asked for advice or contacts if I get any I'll put them to Nik Doglost PR team.

2012-06-19 09:55 JewelsK

Morning everyone. Been following Kip's story and publicising on my Facebook business pages and on Twitter. Tweeted some celebs last night to ask them to retweet, so fingers crossed as they can reach many more people. Also emailed Newsround to ask if they could feature the story. Not heard anything back. Good luck today, hope some new leads turn up.

2012-06-19 09:41 mo

Did the Evening /Chronicle refuse to help? Could you not beg them I think this would have even more clout than the sun and can't believe they are refusing. Alan Robson Nightowls is listened to by lots of old people in the areas you mention he has regular callers. He often gets people on asking for help to trace dogs that have gone missimg or been taken. Anyone can phone in after 10 I think the number is "Nightowls with Alan Robson ... 0191 488 3188 - Studio Phone Number .

2012-06-19 09:33 May

Morning team Kip, I dreamt last night that today was the day! Not sure if you have had any TV coverage as yet as I'm a Northumbrian in london but how about entering a photo of Kip for the bit at the end of look north where they show a photo for the day? Good luck - I known you will find him soon

2012-06-19 09:31 Claire and Jasper

Hi Cheeber - great minds think alike! See my post yesterday evening at 21.41. I'm going to phone Age UK re: meals on wheels, but I think it would be better for someone local to poster/visit Day Centres. The Age UK website says it has Day Centres in Alnwick, Amble, Berwick, Blyth, Morpeth, and Seaton Sluice. Is that something you can help with (partly) - not sure where you are (I'm in East Sussex). xx

2012-06-19 09:13 Sylvie

Sorry, should have said Sainsbury's in Alnwick.

2012-06-19 09:11 Sylvie

I only noticed Kip's poster in Sainsbury's the other day on the notice board as I was looking for it. Most people just walk past the notice boards. Did think of asking if it could be moved to door but think the answer would be negative; has anyone any contacts there. Likewise other supermarkets.

2012-06-19 09:00 Sophies Dad

Morning Team Kip, let's hope today is the day to bring the little lad home to Sylvia. I have just sent another email to the Mirror and like Anns begged for help. Wonder if another 'flashmob' of emails to the media would help. Got to go to Newcastle and Gateshead this morning but will be out and about later. Good luck everyone.

2012-06-19 08:25 Bucksmum

I am new to the site but have been looking at Kip's page every day since he went missing. My son told me last night that the racing driver, Nico Rosberg, retweeted about Kip! He has over 166,300 followers. Wish I could do something to help, other than positive thoughts to Team Kip.

2012-06-19 07:57 bairnr

Some of the suggestions for promoting Kips disappearance are great - (I'm in Scotland) one thing I saw the other day while driving along the road was a huge white dry white board with WITNESS (then the details) - there had been an accident and they were looking for witnesses - Could that same be done along the road side where Kip went missing - one in either direction. Some motorists may not pay attention to the posters - would see these? I so hope today is the day precious Kip comes home.

2012-06-19 07:56 Anns

I have just sent another email to the sun begging them to publish something about Kip. Let's hope it helps.

2012-06-19 07:20 Inkie's Mum

I was reading through the postings about ways to publicise Kip, all of which are brilliant. It did make me think though, if Wispa and Owl have picked up scents, then Kip may have found his way to someone's house, and been taken in, so the posters in more remote areas could work, also, would the local paper boys be able to deliver fliers in their rounds? If people are more remote, they may get a paper delivered, or go to a shop for one, would newsagents be willing to help? Do you have local haulage companies, would they display posters, and also local removal companies, are they worth contacting to see if they've seen Kip... Just ideas coming to me from afar, Hampshire is so distant and this boy is so special... here's hoping he can find his way home soon x

2012-06-19 03:47 ash4becks

i no how you said about council might be funny over more permanent stickers, but what about printing poster up in your home could get the message out even more so if your local to Northumberland area or anywhere in fact ,in your window or maybe attached to your gate or fence
stay safe lovely boy x

2012-06-19 03:36 debsandpets

Sylvia, my heart bleeds for you at this horrendous time. I really don't have the words to express what feeling of helplessness I am feeling at not being able to physically help in Kips search.
Come home soon Bonny Lad - you are really missed by your mam xxx

2012-06-19 01:19 Sylvia

Good night, son, you've missed your bedtime carrot again. Come home for one tomorrow xxx

2012-06-19 01:07 CHEEBER

in regards to an elderly person having kip with no internet access and not getting round town to see posters etc myself and princessH were talking about that earlier. ive just had a brain wave...might sound abit nuts...but...has anyone informed the likes of age concern, meals on wheels people?? obviously they would be visiting with meals daily and so might notice if any of their customers have a new dog that is blind.

also....not sure how viable this is..but alot of elderly people have nurses visit them at home..wondering if we could poster doctors surgerys...possibly have a chat with nurses to explain situation. obviously there is the confidentiality side of things but would that count in regards to a lost/stolen dog?

final suggestion is chemists..they deliver prescriptions..maybe they would notice a new dog while dropping off medicines, its generally just a couple of people who do this so they would be familiar with customers.

sorry, lol im all out of ideas for now.

2012-06-19 01:02 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

Hv the local post offices got posters? Elderly people with no internet still hv to go there for their pensions. Lets try tweeting Simon Cowell.. helps if lots of people tweet same person. Hv had quite a lot of my tweets retweeted..so it works!

2012-06-19 00:28 DogLostOwl

@ Cugisk, Wispa was following Kip's scent which she took from a bag containing a few of his belongings, which Sylvia had kept sealed except for giving tracker dogs the scent.

2012-06-19 00:07 Gypsy

There is a mobile library van service that covers lots of villages and rural areas within Northumberland. I'm going to contact them tomorrow and ask if they will display Kip's poster on their van - you never know might reach someone who is perhaps not reachable via the net. x

2012-06-18 23:38 Sophies Dad

Sorry, meant to say Well done for all the bright ideas now coming in and the fabulous offers of help. It is turning quite a sad slow day into a more positive one. As Gypsy said 'Team Kip aren't giving up yet' and we will not be beaten. Night night all and if anyone is out and about tonight, look after yourselves and the very best of luck. You take care too Kip.x

2012-06-18 23:34 Cugisk

Owl - thank you for that. Can I ask a silly question? Was Whispa following A scent or Kip's scent?

2012-06-18 23:31 Sophies Dad

Shelley, happy with that.

2012-06-18 23:25 jobadger

Don't mean to be a killjoy but please be very careful putting slightly more permanent posters (sticky vinyl) up in public places - fly posting is what I'm worrying about - certain councils can be very punitive.

2012-06-18 23:22 vizslagirl

just come in. been along sheepwash. had the little hunting dog with us. had him through all the dense woods and undergrowth. seen or hurd nothing. was reading your post about maybe some one having kip that has no access to a computer and unaware of whats going on. if its an elderly person how about putting posters in the bingo halls and community centers.

2012-06-18 23:22 DogLostOwl

Jansus, in answer to one of your questions, the first 3 sightings (Creswell beach, Creswell ice cream shop, and Hadston) have not been discounted and Wispa found scent at all of them and then found trails linking them together.

2012-06-18 23:20 Shelley

WW, Sophies Dad- what about some a5 put on car windscreens over the Arts Festival weekend? Could do beach car park & street parking?

2012-06-18 23:18 Gypsy

Good idea maggiesman! Maybe twitter visitnorthumberland if you haven't already x

2012-06-18 23:08 bjoyce23

I live in Cramlington, work in killingworth but can drop them wherever is needed

2012-06-18 23:07 maggiesmam

I've changed direction on the tweeting & started tweeting everything within Northumberland! Just had a retweet from radio northumberland. Will keep going with it

2012-06-18 23:07 Sophies Dad

What about trying to place an advert in local church or parish magazines? Not sure if all areas have one but we have one in Rothbury and surrounding areas called 'over the bridges' which goes free to every house.
Wickedweims - Alnmouth has already been postered including Art Galleries but leaflets may be good for visitors to pick up. Happy to help distribute.

2012-06-18 23:05 Gypsy

bjoyce23..you're an angel! Hopefully WW or Sylvia will see these posts and give feedback on this idea.x

What about tweeting Sting? He's from the North East and an animal lover. Urrgh wish I knew someone really famous!

Team Kip aren't giving up yet!!!!!!!!

2012-06-18 23:02 BBKM

Gypsy and bjoyce23 thank you, that would be brilliant, i am sure someone will post on here to let you know where they can be collected from...do you live in Northumberland?

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2012-06-18 22:56 Springer princess

Thanks soooooo much gr75..... as long as you dont mind..... eee i feel sooooo cheeky!!! xxxxxx

2012-06-18 22:56 DaveS

I think pat on the back to bjoyce23 and Gypsy!

2012-06-18 22:54 BBKM

Putting them up at the recycling Bottle, Paper and Can banks is a good way for them to be seen xx

2012-06-18 22:52 bjoyce23

If someone can sort out where they want the banner, I'll sort the printing. I was also thinking that I can do some posters on self adhesive vinyl (sticky back plastic) for people to use for sticking on bins/windows etc. I'll print them tomorrow night so they will be ready on Wednesday ( hopefully won't be needed by then) if some one can get in touch with where they want them, and I'll drop them off.

2012-06-18 22:51 candybar

I've been out and about for a few hours. no signs of anything sadly. I did notice that there were not any posters up in the birdwaching hides at cresswell nor the next 2 along. not sure if these used to have them or not, but think it would be a good idea if someone with spare posters could pop them up in here. There are notice boards in most of them and if most people come in with camera or binoculars im sure it would encourage them to have a quick look about the area!

2012-06-18 22:47 gr75

PrincessH....No probs will see what i can do. Ive printed loads and been putting them around Blyth and Cramlington and got a load to post tomorrow at Stakeford,Choppington and Guidepost. Will get printing tonight and arrange with you to drop them off in morning

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2012-06-18 22:47 DaveS

Gypsy that's a brilliant idea, also A1 North and South? I wonder if a sign company would sponsor it and do a few???

2012-06-18 22:44 maggiesmam

Just done it now Gypsy, thanks for that

2012-06-18 22:43 Gypsy

Maybe this is a mad idea...but what about making and placing a VERY large banner with Kip's image on, details of where and when lost and Doglost contact no etc - in a famer's field close a busy road like the A1068..?? I'm thinking of the kind of banners you see advertising new businesses, county shows etc. Obviously there will be costs involved and you'd need a landowner's permission but you would generate a lot of attention this way and target a lot of people....x

2012-06-18 22:39 Springer princess

Hiya gr75....... errrrrm, not that i know of honey..... i dont really want to ask.... just if anyone has any spare would be fab..... i dont want to put you out.... i feel really cheeky ha will need quite a lot to be honest xxxxxx

2012-06-18 22:37 Gypsy

Has anyone contacted actress Jenny Seagrove on twitter? She is a patron for ESS Welfare. Sorry I'm not on Twitter....

2012-06-18 22:33 gr75

PrincessH has anyone offered to print some posters off for you. If not let me know how many you want and i can get them to you

2012-06-18 22:25 Sparkle

Been back to cresswell 7-8pm nothing to report

2012-06-18 22:24 jobadger

School buses might display posters before the kids break up for summer.... and mums/dads doing the school run. Local nursery/child minding facilities and fliers at the local leisure centre and cinema? Local golf club - fliers under windscreen wipers. Also - local trains - I've put fliers on all of the seats of one of our local services for another lost doggie, 'cos it goes all the way down the coast and eventually across to Birmingham. xx

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2012-06-18 22:21 Springer princess

I am wondering if the News Post Leader has been contacted the county's FREE local paper......???? xxxxxx

2012-06-18 22:18 Springer princess

My auntie has a farm....... its called PennyHill in Whalton Morpeth......... i could always ask ma auntie with ma two uncles if they could keep an eye out.... surely they may go to farmers markets or know other farmers etc........ will ring and ask them tomorrow...... If anyone thinks its worth a try?? am running out of idea's on how i can help xxxxxxxx

2012-06-18 22:17 jansus

mo - I agree with your comments. My SIL found a very elderly dog in her stables. It took her several days of feeding before it would let her handle it. Then she really got attached to it. She resisted contacting the dog warden because she assumed it had been dumped and that it would be put down after 7 days. Eventually she called them and eventually the dog was luckily re-homed. But not all people who take a dog in are being malicious. Theis is why the publicity in papers etc is so important because not all have the internet. Also keeping the local radio involved.
Can I just ask are there any sightings that have NOT been discounted? Also on the day he went missing were there lots of people about /in the car park / on the beach? Or was the owner alone? And was he still by the sea when he went missing or just generally on the beach area?

I was just wondering if they remember other people /dogs that might have been there - who do not seem to have come forward?

The helpers on here are amazing and I do hope you get a positive sighting very soon.

2012-06-18 22:15 wickedweims

As Shelley said earlier the Alnmouth art festival this weekend so it may be worth blitzing thr area

2012-06-18 22:10 DaveS

This tweeting thing seems catching and gets attention, I really hope someone has influence to get media attention, reading comments on this I can't help think someone may have taken him in and be unaware, national coverage really is priority, Kip is way more important than some of the nonsense that headlines on the news ...

2012-06-18 22:08 wickedweims

Shelley
The coach company have been informed as have all the local taxi companies and the sorting office and the dairys but we will keep informing everyone we can think of x

2012-06-18 22:04 Stephb1986

I don't live local to the north east I'm in manchester but I wish I could help to find Kip I've posted it to my facebook in hope that someone will see him. Please come home kip xx

2012-06-18 22:03 mo

Further to my comment earlier. I found a dog "panicking outside the local supermarket in the small village beside us a couple of years ago. it had a disc on collar with phone number on. Rang number a couple of times no answer. Took dog home in car called again no answer phoned Benton Cat and dog shelter couldn't take him. By this time I was panicking I honestly didn't know what I was going to do. Didn't know anything about Dog Lost for instance. The dog was so unsettled phoned and phoned eventually got reply They came for him and where totally unconcerned. But what I wanted to say was I didn't know where to turn. Another instance was Asda car park in Benton Greyhound running wild panicking. Eventually we caught it and asked for help at the desk inside. The girl phoned constantly the number on collar no reply. The dog was in shock and everyone was trying to help. I had a dog at home "a Mastiff" and couldn't take him a good while later phone was answered and someone came to pick him up he had run away in the Rising sun Country park. The point I am making is I would never have come across this kind of help I didn't know it existed. I am sure I am not alone.

2012-06-18 21:59 Shelley

I spoke to my Post woman last week - she was keen to take a poster back to the depot & said she would tell the 'lads at the depot' -if you can get your Posty onto it maybe they could also keep their eyes/ears open as they do their rounds? Do we still have many milkmen up here (sorry - but I live out of the country for most of the year) - they could also keep a look out?
Has anyone responded to my post asking about Longstaffs coaches in Amble? Does anyone know anyone who works there? I will be in Amble late tomorrow afternoon, so if not I could try them - sure they do school drop offs & are always up & down the coast.

2012-06-18 21:50 jobadger

I've run off a couple of hundred fliers for Kip and another little one missing in the north-east and have posted them 1st class to the North of England Spaniel Club whose open show is on Sunday. Lesley sends her very best wishes for Kip's safe return home. Let's hope I have to call her to say not to put them out 'cos he's home. You're all doing a fantastic job! xx

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2012-06-18 21:48 wickedweims

I think everyone today is feeling low, No sightings no calls it leads me to think that someone has taken kip in,We are still following leads and will obviously report whats going on as soon as we have any news,We have all sorts of thoughts going through our minds , Has someone taken him out of the area , has someone just not been aware that he is a very much loved dog thats got lost and are just holding on to him, Or is someone waiting for all the publicity to die down then say something I really wish I knew but please dont get downhearted
WE WILL FIND HIM.x

2012-06-18 21:41 Claire and Jasper

Further to Mo's post earlier about the possibility of some kindly person with no computer access having taken Kip in, can I ask if anyone's already postered the local Day Centres run for the older folks? I've done a CTRL+F search on here to see them mentioned and I haven't found anything. I'm not local (located in Sussex!) but was thinking about asking Kip's local Meals on Wheels people to keep an eye out (inside and outside houses)and I came across the Age UK website which says it has Day Centres in Alnwick, Amble, Berwick, Blyth, Morpeth, and Seaton Sluice. Any thoughts? In the spirit of staying proactive for Kip, I'll call the Meals on Wheels people but I feel that face-to-face contact may be better for day centres. xx

2012-06-18 21:41 Springer princess

Eeee thats a mint idea..... Genius Gee.... got a ring to it.... can anyone tell me how i can get any posters or anything pleeeeeeease?? i will get some to Paul the ice cream man.... also stick them to the bins here round Ashington.... xxxx

2012-06-18 21:32 maggiesmam

Gee is obvious short for Genius!! That's a brilliant idea

2012-06-18 21:29 maggiesmam

DaveS, Carol McGiffin, David Tennant & Debra Stephenson have all retweeted my tweets, plus Jasmine Harman off a Place in the Sun. So some celebs have been decent enough to help, not many though.

2012-06-18 21:28 Gking

Just a idea..instead of handing out leaflets to the bin men how about sticking the posters to our bins with selotape? Therefore bin men cant just chuck leaflet away and they will see n read it on alot of bins if it an be done?

2012-06-18 21:26 Springer princess

Brill Bazil thanks so much xxxxx thought it may be better to have positive feedback from someone high up like you or WW orrr someone xxxxx

2012-06-18 21:25 merlin

Had a really miserable evening - been along the beach from hauxley to druridge and through the country park with no joy. Sorry to Sylvia and Kip - guess i'll have to keep trying

2012-06-18 21:25 DaveS

Just managed to get Sean Batty STV weatherman to retweet, that's 2 celebs that have heart and followers retweeting ... if only more would do the same we may have a chance of this hitting national headlines

2012-06-18 21:20 BBKM

PrincessH the ice cream van is a good idea along with the refuse collection men.....

2012-06-18 21:16 Unknown

Assume that all vets, rescue centres, dogs homes, the local council, have been checked in the SURROUNDING AREA too?

2012-06-18 21:00 Springer princess

Sophies Dad.... eeee really? i was with my neighbours, ((cheeba)) i was totally safe, the man we saw i felt sorry for, as we went straight to the dog, to check it out...... poor bugger.... aaaah, am pleased you think ice cream man is a good idea, wonder what Bazil, Wickedweims, and the 'higher' up peeps think too.... anything is worth doing if it gets the word out...... yeahhh av got me glasses on, helping a bit luckily hahaha al have to try some, cant go on like this, if its going to carry on........
Clarkey.... Ooh al get to pharmacy see if i can get some..... thanks soooo much to ya's both.... ee thats understandable, am looking forward to be trusted with a license.... its keeping a car lol xxxxxxx

2012-06-18 20:51 Cugisk

I feel quite sad today because there doesn't seem to have been anything positive happening according to posts so far - not even a small lead or possible sighting. I have read lots of stories about dogs being missing for many days or weeks without any sightings but there is one BIG difference between their stories and Kip's story and that is the HUGE amount of publicity he has generated, the enormous amount of people looking for him and making suggestions about how to proceed, and the unbelievable amount of posts on the sites. Sad to say, in my opinion for what it's worth, this all leads me to think that someone has him. I live in south-east Scotland and I'm so neurotic about what could possibly have happened to him that, tonight I have spoken to two local farmers and my county dog warden about Kip but, unfortunately, to no avail. By the way, I think that Syvlia, the Doglost experts, Owl and everyone else involved in the hunt for Kip deserve a medal - far more than the so-called "celebrities" who are handed them like "sweeties"! As usual, Good Luck and many Best Wishes to dear Kip and Sylvia.

2012-06-18 20:51 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

Loratadine is good stuff .. Just one a day and non-drowsy stuff as am freelance and do a lot of driving between farms/stables.

2012-06-18 20:49 BBKM

maciemoo - I have been and searched a few times, Sheepwash Road and surrounding areas, Wellhead Dean Rd, Riverside Park and up by Coopers, Bothall Bank. Done a couple of nightshift searches and an early morning from 6am for a few hours.
Well done Team Kip, doglost, NESSR...keep up the brilliant work you are all doing to try and get this boy home xx

2012-06-18 20:47 Sophies Dad

Princess H. I had a weird experience this afternoon at Druridge. Got totally blanked by a man who appeared 'strange'. He looked directly at me but there appeared to be something not quite right if you know what I mean.Didnt have a dog with him though. So, be careful. Ice cream van great idea by the way and so is Loratadine .... available from all good chemists as they say! Only problem with all this lower case is seeing the print through these watery eyes eh! x

2012-06-18 20:46 Springer princess

Clarkey.... I'm really not too sure, i just buy any that will work, wasnt expecting to be this bad tho... had a good summer so far until now... was thinking about the injection? Ooh you work with horses? ad love to work with police horses, or be a mounted officer sorta thing... xxxxxx

2012-06-18 20:39 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

Sophies Dad .. cool.

2012-06-18 20:38 Unknown

SJ100. Am also too far away to help, but would be qilling to put tolwards a reward to reunite the elusive Kip. Think the Ice Cream van is a good idea too. Would some Public transport be willing top post?

2012-06-18 20:37 Sophies Dad

Clarkey. I have spoken to the Wardens on the Island and they are looking out for anything. We have also emailed the wardens on the Farne Islands but not had a reply so not sure if it got there or not. Fishermen in Seahouses etc have also been informed I believe and agreed to keep a watch out on the outlying rocks. Just in case ......

2012-06-18 20:37 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

PrincessH .. digressing I know, but hv you tried Neoclarityn for yr hayfever? I used to suffer horribly but not any more(allergic to horses/hay but I work with them now!) ..if you can't get it on prescription you can buy Boots own brand which is Loratadine (the same stuff) over the counter.

2012-06-18 20:37 gefrin

walked the headland around the power station, towards the beacon, walked the shore checking high and low tide lines, walked back through the dunes, nothing to report.

Have given my hubby posters to up in the crew/staff areas at the airport, people from all over the county and beyond work there..can only help to spread the word about Kip..

2012-06-18 20:32 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

wickedweims. I don't know the area but there seems to be an island on the map that is opposite the entrance to the estuary (nr Links Rd/Amble? )only a couple of miles north from D Bay beach ... it looks as if there are old/farm buildings and a heliport(?) on it. Don't suppose there's any remote chance that Kip could hv been washed out (heaven forbid) to it? May be worth checking if you could find someone who knows anything about it. Obviously a long shot .. but maybe worth considering.

2012-06-18 20:31 Springer princess

Ooh!!! thanks Clarkey!!! Anyone else think it may be a good idea?? sorry, it just took me about half an hour to type that last message through the itching and watering of ma eyes LOL didnt realise you had posted the message xxxxx

2012-06-18 20:28 Springer princess

Evening All!!!!...... I have been ((with thy neighbours next door, Cheeba)) to Duridge country park....... saw a man with a springer, who was looking a bit dizzy.... as we went over to approach him, he kinda pooped himself, i told him what a gorgeous springer he had, checking it out, unfortunately it wasnt KIP like i thought may of been, and his eyes werent cloudy...... my heart was in my mouth.... i was ready for sparking him out and running with the dog...... the way the dog was running about it would have made anyone think is it.... could it be.... unfortunately it wasnt.... after seeing the man throw the stick for the dog, he ran after it i got myself so excited thinking it was.... am gutted but will still carry on to search... we went round, but no luck
All the posters are still out and about.... so sorry we couldnt find him, going to log out for a bit, due to my eyes are watering from the pollen, i cant see ........ blooming hayfever is a nightmare

any thoughts on the ice cream man????? Heather xxxxxxx

2012-06-18 20:16 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

PrincessH .. good idea about the ice cream man. I suggested that local vans were given posters when Kip first went missing. Gave contacts for local suppliers etc. Vans usually have a 'pitch' where they sit for daytime and also go on 'rounds' in the evenings..so defo worth a try as they cover a big area. You will probably find that the van comes from a depot which has lots of vans going to different areas so would cover a lot of ground.

2012-06-18 20:01 wickedweims

calling you now x

2012-06-18 20:01 dogsit38

Just walked from newbiggin to lynemouth along the cliffs up as far as the power station..... No sign of anything...... Come on kip xxx

2012-06-18 19:57 acarr

Kate/sylvia would like to catch up sometime to go over couple of things. Kate can you give me a ring sometime or let me know when to ring you.

2012-06-18 19:46 maggiesmam

I've had a few more retweets from local people & dog related businesses. I will keep spreading the word until he's back home with his Mam where he belongs. And I will keep coming up to look, Maggie loves the beach so she is quite happy to tag along

2012-06-18 19:39 MSPickles

Have just received an email from Springer Spaniel Rescue with regard putting Kips details on their website. This is the response I received.

I have put Dear Kip's details on our website. Lets all pray he is found soon, please let me know of any progress.

So his details are now on Springer Spaniel Rescue and the English Springer Spaniel Welfare websites.

OK Kip I think you have had enough fun now it's time to come home x

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2012-06-18 19:35 denise

have posted on facebook and all the groups i am a member of - could it be worthwhile taking poster to all local schools - kids talk and if someone has mentioned getting a new dog recently or recognising him may just give new leads

2012-06-18 19:32 SJ100

Too far away to help, but I have been following the great work of all those searching for Kip. Might we know if Kip's owner would consider offering a reward? I would also like to contribute something towards a reward - you never know it might just be an incentive for someone to come forward. Wishing you all the best, xx

2012-06-18 19:28 denise

Has anyone thought of posters in all the major supermarkets or on their bread boards outside shops i know people travel for miles to go to the Blyth Asda and i'm sure they would help spread the word.

2012-06-18 19:15 Alig

I so admire all the people on here who are trying in some way to help Kip. I also feel that offering a reward for Kips safe return or information which leads to a positive find hopefully will help bring a positive outcome. I would be happy to donate to this. XX

2012-06-18 18:56 wickedweims

Kip Please give us a clue just a little one you have won the olympic medal at hide and seek
I went out for a walk
It was so lovely in the sun.
Chasing the leaves, I was having
so much fun.
Jumping and climbing I could have done
it all day.
When I stopped to rest, I realised I had lost my way.
I love and miss you and want you to know,
it was nothing you have done.
I just got carried away with playing in the sun.
Please try not to worry too much about me.
I can look after myself, and in a way I am free.
Although I'll never stop looking for a way home,
we will never be apart.
I will always feel your love for me, deep within my heart.
It may be all we have for now, but it's enough for me.
Cause you'll never know when I'll walk through your door
and expect you to have my tea.

2012-06-18 18:55 mo

Wickedweims I cannot believe it. He is not just a dog surely this woukld make good reading for them and help us all in the process. Unbelievable. Just read about the Pointer lost in Cornwall. Radio stations making repeated call outs. And our lot just oh what can I say. Just tweeted Cesar Milan don't suppose he even reads them. Wish I had sixth sense!!!

2012-06-18 18:53 Hamishs mum

Sylvia have just watch the video clip of Kip on your facebook page for him. Its amazing, he's running around & playing so freely, you can't tell he's blind, he's so aware of his surroundings. Its changed my thoughts on how far he might have gone after he lost you!
Anyone who hasn't watched it go to
http://www.facebook.com/KipMissingSpringerSpaniel?ref=ts (and click on the picture of Kip that has photos next to it)
you will be amazed and see why this boy is so special.

2012-06-18 18:51 maciemoo

Off down there for a look then...going from back of ind est towards sheepwash and then back towards sandy bay. I have a springer with me, small liver and white bitch just to let anyone know who is searching the same area.

2012-06-18 18:39 wickedweims

Searchers were there myself included within a hour of the sighting but nothing found

2012-06-18 18:38 wickedweims

I contacted them last week along with the daily mail and the daily express but no joy im afraid

2012-06-18 18:32 mo

Has the Chronicle done anything about it or have you just contacted them Wickedweims?

2012-06-18 18:22 maciemoo

Can anyone tell me what came of sighting... river wansbeck/sandy bay.

2012-06-18 18:19 wickedweims

The evening Chronicle has been contacted thanks mo

2012-06-18 18:13 KB

Hi everyone - been following this from the beginning. I'm aware there are a lot of duplicat ideas, and I recall a few days ago someone saying they had spoken to the RAF SAR team. Perhaps it may be an idea (if not done already) to ask them, if they happen to be on their way back from a shout, to overfly the area with their thermal imaging camera? I know you've already had one out and about, but, not sure if anyone had asked from the air. If not, let me know and I can tackle this for you. (will have to wait until tomorrow though).

KB

2012-06-18 17:45 Sylvie

Cant find more photos and video on Kip's FB page. Big big hugs Sylvia thinking of you and hope the little special chappie turns up soon. Feel for you so much.

2012-06-18 17:26 dillondog

I've been away for a week, so out of touch. So sad to find that despite the tremendous effort by so many people, Kip has not yet been found.

Come on boy, where are you? Please give us a clue!

2012-06-18 17:25 mo

Please forgive me if I am being a pest but I asked if anyone had contacted the Evening Chronicle at all.I feel as hard as it is to believe the possibility of some elderly person having found kip is likely and they will have no contact at all with a computer and maybe don't even go to shops etc. I know it seems unlikely but it could have happened. You did mention the Sun Newspaper a while ago and can't remember you mentioning the Journal or Evening Chronicle. I had a look on their page and there is the facility to send a story and picture. the page address is

www.chroniclelive.co.uk/north-east-news/evening-chronicle-news. In the middle of the page there is a column with "Explore News" and about 11 lines down is the option I mentioned to send a story.
Have seen many an article in the chronicle in the past of heart breaking stories to do with animals. Can you not try this. It needs someone who can fill in the story to the best of their ability. I feel sure this would get around a lot of people quickly.

2012-06-18 16:43 candybar

I will be heading out to druridge this tea time around the bird watching and nature reserves. WIll be equipped with binoculars and incredible zoom lens camera so will be having a super look for this dog tonight!

2012-06-18 16:42 Springer princess

Jayne, how do i get posters, where can i get them from, av not got a printer..... al give him a few hundred xxxxxxx have a lovely time, i could murder a break away somewhere lol xxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-18 16:39 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Good idea PrincessH....I am offto Italy for a week and just had to go out and buy a dongle for my notebook...as cannot bear the thought of not being able to keep up with things....Sylvia has my mobile so if anything pops up I can email out straight away to local helpers....

2012-06-18 16:11 Springer princess

Am the same hun, he was so far down the page this am, i thought he had moved to blue..... xxxxxx

2012-06-18 16:06 Poppy & Willow's Mum

Had to log on from work, just to see if there was any positive news. Can't get Kip out of my thoughts.

Come on Kip time to go home now xx

2012-06-18 15:55 Springer princess

Just had a thought...... its gave me a migraine LOL the Ashington ice cream man Paul((yanky doodle dandy music)) goes as far as Amble i think..... is it worth giving him some posters for his rounds?????? am sure he may help, av known him 20 year if not more xxxxxxxxxx

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2012-06-18 15:51 Springer princess

Wickedweims..... Bazil.... someone from doglost ... are you here????
Hiyaaaa........ just been talking to Cheeba.... we are going to duridge later, have a nose around..... see if we can see this baby...... is anyone in that area today looking??? we may do Riverside park the morra instead.... cant help thinking Kip is still in the area he went missing from..... any objections???? xxxxxxxx

Last edited: 2012-06-18 16:02:29 by Springer princess

2012-06-18 15:32 MSPickles

I have just sent an email to doglost with regard a banner being placed on ESSW website. I hope this is OK.

2012-06-18 15:26 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Tx Juliem for twittering...

2012-06-18 15:12 Sophies Dad

Lots of people out looking and walking dogs along Druridge Bay plus quite a few school parties around on a bug hunt / nature watch outdoor session so lets hope someone gets a sighting. Hamish's Mum and me found no signs at all unfortunately but luckily did manage to stumble across a large kitchen knife just sticking up out of the sand! And people have the cheek to say our dogs leave a mess behind, I dread to think of the consequences of a dog running into the blade of that knife...... Anyway, now sorted.
Great stuff Bigdavesdad, it helps to remind us just why we are here and what we are trying to achieve. There will be lows along the way but the big high at the end is worth the wait. Proud to be associated with ALL the great people in Team Kip

2012-06-18 14:55 Tigermouse

I sincerely hope this doesn't offend anyone as you are all doing such a briliant job working to get Kip home, but surely by now a reward should have been offered? I know it goes against the grain if someone has picked him up and is holding out for financial gain, it's basically like paying a ransom, but it must surely be worth it if it brings Kip home. I know if he was my dog a reward would have been offered straight away, expecially in view of his blindness.

Apologies if anyone feels I'm speaking out of turn but these are just my thoughts. Keep up the good work Team Kip whichever way you do it, this lovely boy needs to be back with his mum soon x

2012-06-18 14:44 Juliem

I live in Sunderland and saw a poster in the back of a car on my estate on Saturday so consequently dragged my other half out of bed on Sunday and we trailed the area with our 3 dogs. No sign.. I work for Winn Solicitors, specialist accident management company - a lot of North East people follow us on twitter as we put out regular traffic news so we have just re-tweeted for you.

2012-06-18 14:10 Springer princess

Hellooooo everyone!!!! Yesterday myself, ma hubby, two daughters and Megan went for a walk along the river, to the beach leading to Sandy Bay, we walked around the caravan park, and left via the main entrance, up on the main road..... past b&q we didnt see anything, plan for today is ((after school run))...........
going for a walk along the river, and towards riverside park..... with kids and Megan..... fingers, crossed..... feel sooooo helpless with not being able to drive.... i hope am doing enough..... wish i could do so much more so massive apologies.... IF anyone from Ashington are going the duridge way give me a shout, if there is room for a littleone that is, if am not being too cheeky!! xxxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-18 13:14 Sylvia

KIP'S VEST WAS A LIGHT AERTEXY THING WITH VELCRO FASTENED TAPES AROUND THE NECK AND TUMMY. IF IT HAD BECOME CAUGHT FAST ON SOMETHING AND HE WRIGGLED HARD ENOUGH (WHICH HE WOULD) IT WOULD HAVE COME ADRIFT

2012-06-18 13:08 AlphaJ

Ali&Mark - Either my Hubby or myself are around the brickworks at Stobswood at least twice a day, and we have been looking for Kip, but sadly no sign.

2012-06-18 13:05 sausages

I seriously cannot concentrate at work today. Should be in N Seaton/Wansbeck/189 area about 5.00 pm. Snacher, this is just the area I've had in my mind.

2012-06-18 13:02 DogLostRavenette - Area Co-ordinator - West Sussex

Fluffylegs re the dog in Sussex that you mention ....I think you mean Meg an elderly deaf and blind dog that was just outside her house wandering in the road when this couple on their way home from holidaying stopped their car and picked her up thinking she was a stray. They took her back home with them to London and it wasn't until a friend of theirs read about Megan's plight in the local paper by chance a month later, that she was reunited with her very happy family! You are all amazing Team Kip and I so hope that this lovely boy is found very soon xx

2012-06-18 13:00 Lucy's mum

Someone has posted Kip's message on the bird watching forum so hopefully there will also be people with binoculars and telescopes keeping an eye out for him too. I am at work today otherwise would be looking with you but am willing Kip with every ounce of my being to appear so he can be found and reunited with his mum.

2012-06-18 12:52 snacher

hi kate thanks are not needed i just wish kip had been found i will be at kips reunion hope it is soon

2012-06-18 12:46 Sylvia

Thanks everyone, KIP WAS NOT WEARING A BLACK AND YELLOW COLLAR IT WAS BLUE/BROWN PATTERNED. IT WAS HIS BEACH COLLAR AND HAD BEEN IN THE SEA HUNDREDS OF TIMES, SO WOULDN'T HAVE FADED xx

Last edited: 2012-06-18 13:02:57 by Sylvia

2012-06-18 12:38 wickedweims

snatcher thanks so much for transporting me around yesterday it was a pleasure to meet you,I would love to meet you again at kips welcome party

2012-06-18 12:33 SuzeeBee

sausages - wish you had the dream on Friday 'cause - "A Friday nights dream on a Saturday told is sure to come true be it not very old" Good luck all you wonderful folk searching tirelessly, keep the faith xxxxx

2012-06-18 12:29 snacher

was out late last night posted the wooded area at the bottom of north seaton trading estate and down to the river wansbeck, also north seaton colliery allotments, there are hundreds of tracks of woods in this area and tried to cover most. this morning been to sandy bay caravan park and dropped leaflets off, returned to woods and searched again no luck there unfortunately no sign of kip hope he is found today

2012-06-18 12:00 sausages

We have a new volunteer, who lives in Widdrington. His name is Tom, he spends a lot of time at Druridge Bay with his dog, so he'll be putting the word out. I've had 3 vivid dreams about Kip now - the first involved him being found rummaging around in black rubbish sacks. Last night I dreamt that I had got close enough to Kip to gently take a hold of his collar and clipped a lead onto it.

2012-06-18 11:59 Unknown

Two points..thanks for inspirational post from BigDavesDad and Bazil and the thought that Kip may have been caught up by his collar or jacket. My Riley has lost 3 jackets, 2 found as they 'popped 'off' but 3rd lost in wood in brambles no doubt. velcro they can pull out of, the collar type fastners not so easy...but Riley has done it, he was ages, so now, if its woodland walk, he's naked!
Is Kip's high viz a waterproof heavy/light duty jacket or is it a light airytex type little vesty thing??
ALSO SYESSR and NWESSR have open FUN days coming up in next 2/3 weeks, jst in case will get dates on here and ask them to publicise KIP.
Also many other rescues and dog clubs around country are having shows, village fetes all round the country every weekend something on and often with companion dog show...this could be a task for everyone wanting to help not necessarily in Kip's area, but send poster to show sec or go along and hand out poster, stick them up round fete/show.
Apparently in sussex an elderly holidaying couple found a stray dog and didnt know what to do so took it home and handed it in to local rescue, and eventually taken back and reunited!!ANYTHING is possible......

2012-06-18 11:52 SuzeeBee

I have had a reply from North East Region Windsurfing Association. They are going to add Kip to their forum - lots of members sail the Druridge Bay Coast. I wish with all my heart that you have news of this darling boy very soon, he has touched the hearts of many up and down the country. You fantastic helpers are trying so hard to find him you deserve a break, please darling boy show yourself to someone give them a clue. xxxxx

2012-06-18 11:51 CHEEBER

just to let people know, there is a stray dog roaming around ashington. he is smooth coated by the looks of him - white with tan coloured splodges here and there - looks like a medium sized lurcher/mongrel type. no collar. we saw this dog on thursday near the hirst park area in ashington..though he had disappeared along one of the side streets by the time we got out the car to catch up with him. he has also been seen again this morning near woodhorn road towards hirst castle/allotments, at the top of the town. we are keeping an eye out for him. just so people dont race to the area thinking its kip.

we haven't been part of the offical search, but have been out every day doing a few miles from lynemouth up to amble along the coast and back tracking so as to cover all nearby woods/fields etc. also done pegswood, linton, ashington, woodhorn, newbiggin etc. will carry on with our searches until he is found. hopefully it wont be too long until he shows his face.

2012-06-18 11:46 sausages

Friends were down on the beach at Druridge Bay yesterday from 2.15 pm til 11.30 pm, with a fire and bbq. No sign of Kip and they were asking people as they walked by. This was the other end to Hadston Scaurs car park - ie, they turned left at the t-junction rather than right.

2012-06-18 11:24 mflbcbb

Whilst passing on way to pet shop checked out cambois, cambois beach no signs but still posters up. On way back sandy bay and around caravan park. Extra poster up on walk from caravan park to area that leads to bridge that dog was seen yesterday. Marn x
Heading back druridge way now

2012-06-18 11:04 Your-Dog-Walker

Previous posting would indicate that Kip was wearing a brown collar, notwithstanding that this may have been changed had he been "picked up."

2012-06-08 21:50 bazil
Just reading Lizzy23 comment about the 'orange collar' enquiry on NESSR FB page, I saw that too and I am wondering if a brown collar that Kip was wearing, could have faded with sea water.


(To search the thread for specifics, press "Ctrl" and "F" at the same time and then enter a key word e.g. "collar". You can then search the entire thread to find any comments which mention this.)

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2012-06-18 10:50 wickedweims

Thanks sausage that would be great x
Thanks gr75 for looking x

2012-06-18 10:43 gr75

Sorry didnt reply straight back. Took my son to school in Blyth this morning and passed a Springer on grass opposite where Brantano and Lidl is. Couldnt stop car so took son to school then went back over hence the late reply. Found the dog but unfortunately wasnt Kip.

2012-06-18 10:12 Hamishs mum

Morning team Kip,
Thanks for the message at 01.25 bigdavesdad - cheered me up no end this morning, I went to bed a bit low last night, not because of Kip as I know we will find him but just because..........!

Good idea Angus - lower case for the chit chat and all the really important information in caps. You may need to repeat that every now and then other wise it might get lost in all the messages!

Going out to Druridge Bay this morning and then for a drive around Ashington with Sophie's Dad, unless anyone has anywhere else they would like us to go?
Hoping today will be the day, good luck to everyone, Go Team Kip!

2012-06-18 10:10 ash4becks

checking the nessr forum for collar details no mention of the colour of his collar, but he did have tags on them which could have fallen off i guess

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2012-06-18 10:09 whinny

We went to Amble and then to Druridge Country Park last night. Was hoping that Kip might of come out of hiding with the place now being empty. Lots of piles of rubbish bags but no sign of Kip :-( I was reading Sausages comment about the sighting of a dirty dog sniffing round some walkers so headed onto Newbiggin then Cambois. It was quite late by this time and getting dark so didn't have any joy but I will return to these areas later as I do believe it could be a possibility this dirty dog was Kip ..... A spaniel was spotted last week in the Stakeford area so it could be possible that he has made his way down the dirty river??? I am living in hope that someone will spot him soon and actually do something about it rather than tell someone hours or days later that they saw a dog!!!

2012-06-18 10:04 MSPickles

Hope gr75 comes back to answer that question.

2012-06-18 10:02 DaveS

ALPHAJ and GR75 comments pretty much need following up by those in the know if that hasn't been done already ....

2012-06-18 10:00 sausages

We are hoping to get up to Sandy Bay and river Wansbeck area around North Seaton colliery later today. Have photocopier at work, so can copy lots of posters but only in black and white.

2012-06-18 09:42 wickedweims

why gr75?

2012-06-18 09:20 gr75

Does anyone know if Kip was wearing a black and yellow collar???

2012-06-18 08:56 ali&mark

Has anyone checked the old brick works at widdrington and the open cast? will go out and search sandy bay/cambois again today can anyone put posters up at the holiday park as they had none and i cant print any out

2012-06-18 08:17 AlphaJ

Bit far away I know, but he could have got into a car/van without someone noticing.

2012-06-18 08:14 wickedweims

Thanks Alpha j

2012-06-18 08:01 AlphaJ

THIS MIGHT BE WORTH FOLLOWING UP - "Jordan 'noddy' Randall
have you found yr springer spaniel? as I have found one tonight with a collar and have contacted thurrock councils dog warden to collect it. Aveley area please contact thurrock if anyones dog?
Like · · 8 hours ago" in "Recent posts by others" on Biscuits FB page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lost-Springer-Spaniel-Biscuit/195938007086442

2012-06-18 07:59 jobadger

Thanks wickedweims - will do. x

2012-06-18 07:53 AlphaJ

Every single person on this page, no matter how much or how little the have been able to do in the search, is absolutely amazing! Everyone is constantly aware of Kip and watching for him all of the time. Come on boy, you must be tired of playing now, come home, it's dinner time :) xx

2012-06-18 07:12 wickedweims

Thanks for checking i did wonder if the rubbish would bring kip out, totally agree with bdd that this has brought people together and yes princess h i cant wait till we get our big lad home as well shattered this morning and another busy day
Dear kip as many have said the game of hide and seek has a new olympic winner ,come home and claim your medal dearest kip
x

2012-06-18 06:47 Shepherdess

Just back home now after an early search of the Country park and Beach at Druridge just in case, as a number of posters suggested, the noise of the festival had made him lie low. Sadly no sign of him. There are still a couple of caravans and tents left at the park but it was very quiet, nothing that would have scared him. The crows were out in force actively ripping open the discarded rubbish bags.

2012-06-18 06:30 Ailsa

I was wondering if a reward shouldn't be offered also? I noticed that re "Biscuit" the dog that was reunited yesterday mentioned "cash" in the reward section of the posting on dogslost.

2012-06-18 06:24 Unknown

Can we not offer a reward?I am sure there are many who can donate a bit I know I will..........I just think if someone has him they may give him up.x

2012-06-18 02:27 Sandra and Murphy cat

Bigdavesdad...your comment was really nice and made me laugh as I have revived bees with sugar and water..wasps too!

Suppose all us animal lovers are a bit eccentric...or mad!

Working til 6 in morning and hope when I wake at lunchtime Kip will be home x

2012-06-18 01:53 Springer princess

Hope to see you in the blue Kip by the time i log in tomorrow....... stay safe bonny lad.... xxxxxxxxxx <3 xxxxxxxxx

2012-06-18 01:52 Springer princess

Aaaaaaw!!! :') thanks b.d.d ...... ((excuse my question.... sugar and bees.... errrrm, sugar in my house would attract ants.... then i would cry!!!))

Al never ever forget this lad in a hurry.... BUT what makes it sooooo much more special, to keep concentrating, is knowing that a lady is going through pure agony, emptiness, heartache, trauma all different emotions on a daily basis due to missing her baby, we must find him, not to mention the little lad whos the reason we are all pulling together, making new friends on the way, may be having pointless chats but..... WE will find him, he is playing hide and seek with us........ This is the first time av ever done anything like this before, but my lord, am not going to rest until this baby is home with his mammy having cuddles, being showered with kisses and squeezed to bits...... its an eye opener all these people, volunteering, working day and night, absolutely amaaaaaazinnnng!!!!! from this experience, al be doing what i can with other poochies who have gone missing,
The day we find Kip, he is going to be thee celebrity, and going to be wanted for cuddles from everyone, av never met this little lad, but i feel like i know him, that sounds muckle daft a know, but........ errrrr....

eee am waffling, think its time for bed, if any of that doesnt make sense, its coz am whacked and need ma bed, i know what a mean, hope you lot do too....... just guess what i mean if ya dont LOL xxxxxxxxx
come home Kip baby..... xxxxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-18 01:29 bigdavesdad

Hi all -lower case chit chat-left it til a quiet time

As an emergency service worker Team Kip reminds me so much about the good in my job.We have the thought in the back of our minds that we need to mobilise quickly and Team Kip have done that within 5 minutes of sightings, we know that we need to work on prevention and are supporting Dogslost in numbers (and I hope that the new recruits including myself will keep going once KIP is home and he will come home).
We have the lulls between these times but have the team members who keep our spirits up like Princess H ,Paddy, Caire, Fluffylegs et al, we have the focused searchers(like Trevor and Marny and Owl and TOO MANY MORE TO MENTION), the Tweeters, the organisers, and the woman who dedicated her time and love to the Kipster along with the organisations that have supported her and the Dogs who love her and Kip.

When we are sitting soon in our get together when KIP is home and at the top of the table we should be proud of what we have done, whatever that is,whether one e mail, one search or two weeks of back breaking , soaking work.

I will never forget the fact that so many have come together for the love of Kip who has stolen all our hearts.We will find him and now through all our efforts and Dogslost and nessr we have the facility to find those who consistantly make our lives better-the Doggies.
Whatever happens only good will come of such a traumatic event because one special little fella is worth all the heartache-you are all wonderful-keep it up-and KIP we are with you 24 hours a day-homeward bound young man!!!

By the way Bees-my dear departed Dad was the Bee Rescuer-if you see a Bee in distress it's a spoonful of sugar dissolved in a little water put under a glass in the sunshine for our magic friend to gain the sustainance to heave that body back into the sky.

I know Wasps are not nice but I gave a Nest my respect last year when they nicked me tool shed and moved them out in the Winter when they were a peeps

Am at work tomorrow and will be in and out of Blyth in the Fengine looking for a little Dachsund while I work and will be back to look for KIP ASAP- thanks to all at Dogslost and to our Kate and sleep tight -we'll get him home

2012-06-18 00:47 Gypsy

Stay safe Kip x

2012-06-18 00:44 poppy

just watched the video with Kip and Belle. in tears again . my prayers are with you and Kip Sylvia. xxxx

2012-06-18 00:35 Sylvia

Missing my cuddle tonight, Kipster. Sleep tight xxx

2012-06-18 00:33 Springer princess

Would i be ok to put them on my personal AND my ESS group too? xxxxxxx

2012-06-18 00:29 Unknown

Jazz90, could you please contact me @ doglostpr@btinternet.com

2012-06-18 00:28 Sylvia

Just posted some photos and a great little video on
http://www.facebook.com/KipMissingSpringerSpaniel?ref=ts

2012-06-18 00:28 Sandra and Murphy cat

Kip...I hope wherever you are tonight that you are not frightened or hungry or cold.

I hope tomorrow you will find your way home x x

2012-06-18 00:24 Cugisk

Sylvia has put some lovely photos and a short video on Kip's page - they would surely soften the hardest heart!

2012-06-17 23:44 Springer princess

Thank you honey xxxxx

2012-06-17 23:40 wickedweims

If you post them jobadger when kip is found before then they can bin them but at least they will have hem

2012-06-17 23:29 AlphaJ

Have done that for you PrincessH.

2012-06-17 23:21 jobadger

The North of England Spaniel Club has an Open Show scheduled in Hurworth on 24th. People will be travelling through the area. I've emailed a poster to the secretary and I know it's ages away, and the boy WILL be home by then, but, as a just in case, shall I post some fliers with a request that they go on the door? If it's a yes, I shall have to post them very soon. Advice please. xx

2012-06-17 23:20 Springer princess

Pleeeeeease could someone upload the KIP poster to my ESS group on Facebook, am not too sure how to do it, the link to my group is........
https://www.facebook.com/janedell#!/groups/66775229731/

thank you...... xxxxxxxx

2012-06-17 23:15 BBKM

Thanks for the update wickedweims. Sorry I was unable to meet you while on your visit in Northumberland. I will continue to travel to search for Kip as and when I can.
I have just been reading about Flint in reunited after 15 days of being missing in a rural area with no sightings at all. He has some injuries that suggest he has been trapped by his collar being caught on something. Through losing weight he has managed to free himself. Brilliant he is home.
I am wondering if this has happened to Kip and he is trapped by his collar and that is why we have not found his Hi Viz jacket. He could still have it on, maybe because he got caught early on. I keep thinking if he bumped into something and he panicked he might have ran himself into trouble and got caught up. We have to remember Kip has never been out on his own, so we do not know how he would react if this happened. This is very upsetting to think, but it is possible.
I will be praying again for his safe return to his mum Sylvia xxx

2012-06-17 22:59 Springer princess

we definitely will find him, look at Magda and biscuit!!! KIP will come home, thats for sure xxxxxxxx

2012-06-17 22:58 Jazz90

Hi everyone, this post of losing Kip has really put a lump in my throat. What a beautiful dog he is. I have kept an eye out as I live in Bedlington station, 2 mins away from Cambois beach. My partner works for Capital FM so I have asked him to tell the presenters and news reporter to mention Kip as it covers the whole North East area.
I really hope you find him soon and with everyone looking I think we will :) xxx

2012-06-17 22:52 wickedweims

Just a update well today was full of ups and downs,We did a sub search this morning following a spiritual lead which so far has not drawn fruit bit we havent given up on it,As far as the other sightings we have ruled out the amble as we have identified the dog was not kip.
There has been another loose dog report from the ashington area making 4 in total over a period of a week which could all be the same dog, Searchers were they myself being one of them within an hour of the siting and nothing was found We have no indication that it is Kip but it sounds as if there may be another door that is lost and needs help,We have at this to stop organised searches until we get a positive sighting This means IN NO WAY ARE WE GIVING UP But we have to be realistic There are hundreds of people in the area who know about kip and we ask them TO KEEP LOOKING WE WILL FOLLOW UP EACH AND EVERY LEAD. Sylvia has no problem with people contacting her when they have a sighting she can then contact jayne at doglost to ensure that it is posted on Kips page There are also a large number of posters with my mobile on and people can also contact me at any time.

Sylvia wants to pass on her thanks for all the support and help,
STAY STRONG WE WILL FIND HIM

Once again thanks to each and everyone who are looking. helping search and generally sending good wishes.
We will continue to update on a daily basis and post any information we receive,

2012-06-17 22:49 jansus

just a comment - I am checking in every day for news - but if someone local would update a google map with Possible /likely and unlikely sightings - then it would be entirely up to all the people on here whthere they followed them up. The likely ones could be organised by the team - and unlikely but possible could be followed up by all those who just want to help. Just a comment

2012-06-17 22:41 Springer princess

did anything come of the little girl thing???? was it followed up? xxxxx

2012-06-17 22:36 Springer princess

eeeeeekk!!!sorryyyyy i posted after that, didnt see it till it was too late xxxx

2012-06-17 22:34 Claire and Jasper

Angus, I think we may need to reverse the suggested 'code' for postings - lower case = sightings, etc and CAPS for chat! LOL Bless you PrincessH xx

2012-06-17 22:32 Springer princess

ooh!!!! thats a good idea xxxx

2012-06-17 22:31 Springer princess

PADDYCARR.......... thanks soooooooo much for that, i am mega devoted to this search, IF i can get out i blooming will, i just want this baby home..... he shouldnt be out there with no cuddles......... i have even taken ma family out this pm looking....... APOLOGIES ABOUT THE POINTLESS CHAT......

COME ON KIP BABY, TIME FOR CUDDLES FROM YOUR MAMMY...... LET US FIND YOU BRING YOU HOME FOR DINNERS, UNREAL AMOUNT OF KISSES AND LOAAAAAADS OF CUDDLES xxxxxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-17 22:27 DogLostAngus

Maybe we could have a simple languauge on this thread to make it easy to spot posts - SIGHTINGS / IMPORTANT INFO in caps and all other chat / requests / encouragement posts in lowercase ?

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2012-06-17 22:16 Unknown

well i think the chitchat keeps people out there going claire...are you poppys mum, we met at travellers rest 6 months ago..when youve been out for hours looking as I know you have, you need to de brief, share even a spark of something and people are out all times of the day or night with no other link with each other.Its a good point tho and Maybe it wld be easier to get an immediate update if the update came first...the thing about this site and its commitment is that people feel part of something and not isolated and isolation mirrors the situation the poor lost dog is in, thats how it gets the job done...on the dogs that there are less comments for it can feel quite bleak. Just my opinion......hope no-one offended...

2012-06-17 22:16 Unknown

Thanks Owl for your post - it helps everyone on here to know that! I've learnt so much listening to you all, and watching all your determination to find Kip. Don't give up!

2012-06-17 22:03 Lucy's mum

Like 'Sausages' we've met people who still don't know about KIP's plight. We need to remember there a lot of good people who could be looking after Kip thinking they are doing the right thing. As well as continuing the search we need to continue the positive work to spread the word and this will, eventually, reach anyone who may be taking care of him and they too can share in the pleasure of us all in reuniting Kip with Sylvia.

2012-06-17 21:55 DogLostOwl

Thanks Gypsy for mentioning Flint as encouragement to Team Kip. We are celebrating here as we went tracking Flint, and all we could do was confirm that he was running round in the fields locally. We could not catch up with him and no one could see him in the high crops. Even an aerial search didn't spot him as there were bits of thick tree cover as well.

2012-06-17 21:54 Cugisk

Have been reading some of the stories about recent reunited Springers and I think they give hope to Kip's story. I know we're told there's a lot going on behind the scenes and I can completely understand the reasoning behind not telling us everything but can I be nosey and ask if this morning's house to house leaflet drop brought the result you were hoping for? Just wondering.
Sausages -your post sounds sensible to m, especially the difference between the slightly dirty, overweight dog you saw with your own eyes and what one would expect Kip to be like after 11days.
Just wondering - Did anyone find out why the police helicopter was out and why there were sirens?

2012-06-17 21:44 biccy

We are approaching the longest day so its light very early. Is there a dairy locally that delivers so that milkmen can be alerted or a bakery for bread vans delivering fresh bread to shops. My friends husband delivered in a hovis van and he waved to me every morning (5:15am) in the middle of his round. KIP could be out and about in this early daylight and hiding away when its noise and busier.

2012-06-17 21:37 bond007

I have sent them a message anyway cant do any harm hope I'm not treading on anyone's toes your all doing a great job come home Kip we all want to say hello

2012-06-17 21:33 DogLostAngus

bond007 Please contact your friends and let them know - even if the sighting is not a possibility the more people in the local area that know the better and the word will continue to spread further

2012-06-17 21:26 bond007

Hi still following everyone on here does anyone know if the sighting at amble is a possability I have a couple of friends that work at the Amble Links caravan Park and a couple of them live in amble Would you like me to contact them and make sure they are aware of Kip

2012-06-17 21:24 Sandra and Murphy cat

Claire Weston turville...I'm sure any important info will be passed by phone!

Think we need to lighten up a bit here.

Can someone let us know about the reward fund if and when it is started.

2012-06-17 21:13 paddycarr

Ptincess-H is one of the most devoted helpers on Team Kip, i peronally think the chit-chat was just keeping involved, and waiting to go at the drop of a hat. agrree though, hard to view on a phone for info when in the field lashing down, anyway enough of my chit-chat.

2012-06-17 21:10 carling210

After the sighting this morning in the North Seaton area I looked at the Google map & noticed a youtube video posted by a guy that fly's remote controlled planes & sometimes he has a video camera attached, so I emailed him to ask if he had any planes up since Kip went missing, this was his reply.

Only one this week that I know off this morning,checked the video for you and nothing to report. Good luck in finding the dog.

I wonder if this guy could be persuaded to help in the search for Kip.

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2012-06-17 21:05 Gypsy

Just to boost moral a bit...Flint an ESS from down south was reunited with his owner this morning, after going missing in a rural area over two weeks ago. There were no leads or sightings at all and yet he was out there!!

http://www.doglost.co.uk/dog_blog.php?dogId=40029

There is an open cast mine just after Widdrington village and a lot of traffic comes and goes from there. If this hasn't already been done, maybe someone could let them know about Kip and pass on some posters to the drivers. Apoligise if already done x

2012-06-17 21:04 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

Claire Weston Turville .. I have to agree but sometimes it's good to have something lighthearted on here. I have refrained from posting on here for a while as I think it's important for searchers/helpers to be able to read updates quickly. However I am sure Team Kip will let us know one way or another if they would rather the 'chit chat' posts were not made! Still rooting for Team Kip and hoping the boy will show himself soon.

2012-06-17 20:59 sausages

Meant to say the fishermen and walkers sightings were towards the coast, Sandy Bay direction.

2012-06-17 20:57 sausages

Hubby and I just got home after an afternoon searching. First we drove around Camois area etc., then crossed the river and drove round all the housing estates near the Wansbeck, then into N Seaton ind estate. We parked up on Boiler Road, where you can walk down to the river Wansbeck, and we following the river as far as the A189 bridge (where this morning's sighting was). We spoke with 3 dog owners, none of whom had heard about Kip. One gentleman had heard of a very dirty dog being spotted by fishermen and walkers 2 days ago. He didn't know the colour, except the fishermen had assumed the dog had crossed the river as he was so filthy. Same dog was approaching walkers, sniffing them, then running away.
Posters required in that area I would say.
Next we went up to Amble. We went to the door of the gentlemen with the springer that may have been this morning's sighting - I met his dog and she is tall (about Kip's height I'm told), she was a bit wet underneath but not FILTHY DIRTY. She was also overweight. Does anyone know who phoned in this am about the springer in the road? If so, can we get back in contact to determine the dog's build? Kip could not be that size after 10 days on the run. Also looked for the poo in the road, but it had gone.
Something keeps drawing me back to N Seaton/Ashington but I don't know what it is, other than a gut feeling. Lovely to see Sylvia today, keeping the faith and being so strong.

2012-06-17 20:56 Unknown

Agree Claire - been checking this site everytime I come in, and having to wade through chat!! Not being a killjoy, but it's info on Kip we all want to read - please let him be home next time I check in!

2012-06-17 20:53 animal lover

Absolutely agree with you Claire. Come on Kip lets get you home. Thinking of you Sylvia. xxx

2012-06-17 20:47 ClaireC

As there are some 2,000+ posts on this beautiful dog's page is it possible to please just restrict the info to perhaps sightings or more other important info rather than about a Bumble Bee of even Wasps! Its just that it takes so long for the posts/page to come up because of niff naff and trivia and I would hate someone missing some vital information on a sighting because they have given up trying to get on! Thank You. Go Team Kip go I think you are absolutely wonderful, devoted people who much deserve success in finding Kip.

2012-06-17 20:47 Sophies Dad

Nice to meet c/oKyloe at Amble and at least even more people are now aware of Kip. So many young people are really concerned and want to help get Kip home, it really proves that not all young people are thugs, on drugs and out for what they can get. Came home via Ashington just in case but saw nothing unfortunately. Will have another look in the morning on the way over. Keep safe tonight Kip. x

2012-06-17 20:46 Gypsy

Regarding the rescue handed in...it would be perfectly possible to re-home a dog within 7 days if it was handed in by its 'owner' or someone claiming to be its owner, because the 7 day period wouldn't be neccessary if they were not expecting anyone to claim him. This would likely also mean that a rescue might not bother scanning for a chip. If it was by any chance Kip the individual handing him in wouldn't have any paperwork for him etc so you would think the rescue would check the facts, but you never know, rescues can make oversights.
Kip is undoubtedly a lovely boy but I'm not sure they would re-home him so quickly with him being blind, but its possible. Certainly worth ruling this dog out though x

2012-06-17 20:41 paddycarr

Back home from a Wkd Camping at Dubfest, gear all sorted and stored away, i thought this wkd would of brought Kip home, i was so positive when i was postering and Approached by a guy, with the sighting at Gate 1, i rang it in, and within minutes there were helpers in the area, the Guy later, kindly came down to talk to Sylvia (once i found him again)lol. Chin up Sylvia and Team Kip, pleasure to meet yous again, i am only 45 mins away if you need me, dont hesitate to call, and this dog is grounded with no treats when he comes home. Regards Paddy xx

2012-06-17 20:40 mo

Just a thought if someone has him they would need food and I know there are lots of places to buy this but the chances are they may go to local pet shop so if anyone new was to go in maybe the shop owner could contact you. I know you have posted every where and this might seem far fetched but just another thought. Brain going round in circles. Come home Kip I cannot cope don't know how your mam is. Lots of hugs to Sylvia and everybody trying!!

2012-06-17 20:37 Springer princess

I sure do ...... it was looking a little annoyed, as it was buzzing around the window, and had been for lord knows how long, after having me running around all night looking for it, chasing it...... I even opened the bathroom window for it to go out, he just didnt want to pack his bag and leave..... reallyyyyy reallyyyyy sorryyyyyy........ av slapped hubby, and told him to just help it outside rather than flattening it if we get another one xxxxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-17 20:33 K n K

Hi everyone, i log onto KIP's page everday(constantly refreshing via phone) hoping that he's in the blue. My partner & i have been out a few times searching, quietly praying that KIP comes home. I have just read the totally awe inspiring story of Lady who was missing for 3 & 1/2 weeks. Type in her id no of 20673 & it will give you hope beyond hope that KIP will be found.
Anyways i was wondering if there was any search organised for tonight, i have been totally moved by Lady's story & just want KIP home ASAP. i will be there if the information is posted xx

2012-06-17 20:32 rona

Hi guys been following the story please still cheack rescues an pound for kip as my GSD was stolen an the pound he was in never thought to scan him an he had been there for a week an was due to be put down friday so please still check esp the back ally pounds hope this help good luck all bring this boy home xxx

2012-06-17 20:31 Gaynor

Toally agree with Spangles comment re a reward. Have been watching the progress from hundreds of miles away since the day Kip went missing, and am more and more convinced that someone has him, given that in all this time there has still been not one definite sighting of him, nor has his vest been recovered, nor is there any evidence that he has come to harm in the sea etc. This is all so strange, and I just feel that he was taken by an opportunist thief who spotted him and quickly swooped, not realising until later that this was actually an even more valuable dog than they originally thought. I too am more than happy to contribute to a reward fund. As Spangles says, this goes against the grain, but if it leads to the recovery of this poor gorgeous boy then I think that principles should be abandoned. I know there's a danger that there will be hoax calls and leads, but as the incredible Kip Team are already following up false leads and sightings ......

2012-06-17 20:30 DogLostSpringerMad - Area Volunteer, East Sussex

nevermind, you know now and thats the main thing!!

2012-06-17 20:29 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Got to say being a obsessed vegetable grower....bees rule...

2012-06-17 20:28 Springer princess

I PROMISE TO SWAT HUBBY next time....... my 4 year old wouldnt go to the loo incase it stung her..... she was bursting...... I dont know much about bee's and flowers and all that, just that they sting...... and die after they have stung..... massive apologies to everyone i allowed a bee to be swatted xxxxxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-17 20:25 DogLostSpringerMad - Area Volunteer, East Sussex

To spur everyone on, take a look at the lovely reunion pic of Magda and Biscuit over in the blue. Brings a tear to your eye. Kip next.

2012-06-17 20:23 c/oKyloe

Message for WickedWeims as and when you get home (hope you've had a safe journey home and got back to the pup in good time) and go through posts. It was great to meet you today, and a privelidge to work with you on this special case. I hope that next time we meet it is in happier circumstances.
Just wanted to advise that we didn't get a chance to go back to the earlier site as we were intending to, as we spent more time looking around Amble (having since checked posts on here I see it was another false sighting but we didn't know that at the time!)..... however, I think Sylvia herself was intending to check out the section we were talking about this evening.

2012-06-17 20:23 animal lover

Jackie.25 ~ I took on a 12 year old blind sheltie from the Blue Cross within 2 days. Easy when you are passionate about a breed. Hope to see you in the blue very soon Kip. My thoughts are with you all that are out there searching. Sylvia and Dog Lost you are amazing. xxx

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2012-06-17 20:18 tobysdad

Sara rescue is about 10 mins from where i live, it is a excellent rescue, all there dogs are assesed before they are up for rehoming i would not think they would home a blind dog within a week they would always look for a special home and would definatley check for a microchip

2012-06-17 20:12 animal lover

Hi Mo ~ It was me that reported this to Jayne. My friend rang me today and mentioned that there was a liver and white ESS in SARA's last Sunday but she only saw it behind a mesh door. The dog had been taken into the Rescue by a man saying that his wife didn't know that he was taking it to the rescue centre. I felt this was pretty strange, that is why I reported it to Jayne. Maybe it is something and nothing but would rather say something rather than keeping it to myself. I rang SARA's today but couldn't get any further information as all they would say is that the dog had been re-homed.

2012-06-17 20:10 AlphaJ

Animals can be rehomed after 7 days, but I can't see any shelter doing this without scanning for a chip. There is a minimal chance that the chip may have come out or stopped working but that is doubtful. Even if they won't give any details, you would think they would be able to confirm if the dog they rehomed was blind or not.

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2012-06-17 20:10 maggiesmam

Link for the gazette page is also on Kips facebook page

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2012-06-17 20:09 elfie 2575

I cant see sara rehoming a dog that is blind so easy and quick hope not anyway, dont take it the wrong way not many can take on a bilnd dog, ia anyone on RHU could be some from sara on there might be able to clear this up asap, i dont know sara but hope not.

2012-06-17 20:09 lezz

Thanks Chrissie, tried the gazette page again & it worked this time. We need more to do this as there aren't a lot of hits. xxx

2012-06-17 20:08 DogLostSpringerMad - Area Volunteer, East Sussex

I can't get angus link to work. Is it just me?

2012-06-17 20:04 lezz

To NESSR phoned Foxwish animal center on the number below & they are open tomorrow from 10am - 2pm & viewings are tuesday - sunday 1pm - 3pm. please let us know if it could be good news. I din't understand how any center can re-home any animal in just a week.
xxx

2012-06-17 20:03 DogLostSpringerMad - Area Volunteer, East Sussex

I think they are upset that you killed a bumble bee. We are trying to plant more flowers which attract bees as they are diminishing, so no more killing of bees please!!! Kill your hubby by all means.....!

2012-06-17 20:03 DogLostAngus

this is Lady's story

http://www.doglost.co.uk/dog_blog.php?dogId=20673

2012-06-17 20:03 ash4becks

just looked on the website for sara rescue in Saltburn i cant see any mention of a springer, and thats been updated as of yesterday with dogs that just been re homed

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2012-06-17 19:59 Springer princess

DEFFO WAS A BUMBLE BEE......... NOT THE WASPY LOOKING ONES...... xxxxxx

2012-06-17 19:59 mo

Jayne would this dog not have been checked for microchip before they rehomed it.

2012-06-17 19:57 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Yikes everyone...I read it the same way...but loking at earlier posts PrincessH is refering to a bumble bee...lol...

2012-06-17 19:51 Springer princess

I didnt kill it......... hubby did...... :'( xxxxxx

2012-06-17 19:51 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Helper has rung in...may be something or nothing...but every liver and white spaniel is being alerted to us...she is concerned that she has heard an ESS was handed into sara rescue in Saltburn last sunday...she has tried ringing but they say dog is rehomed...so cannot give details out...we dont even know what sex....there number is 01642 488108...maybe NESSR could contact....as they are usually more receptive to rescues....another springer to be looked into...tx NESSR...

2012-06-17 19:51 Cugisk

Is Dubfest finished yet? Are searchers going to be at the site during the night to see if Kip hopefully comes out looking for food? Am too far away to do anything concrete to help but , like many, many others, I'm with you all in mind and spirit.

2012-06-17 19:47 CHRISSIE

Keep trying lezz - I got the same message but eventually was able to read the page.

2012-06-17 19:41 lezz

I have just tried to go onto the gazette page and am being told this page is currently unavailable. If I had a torch in my hand then it may have been available. what do they want to publish??? xx

2012-06-17 19:37 jobadger

I'll second that Sandra.
Have also left comment on Gazette's website. Thanks for sharing the link Vonnie.

2012-06-17 19:35 Sandra and Murphy cat

Re spangles message...I would gladly donate to a reward fund.

PrincessH...very disappointed in you killing a bee...thought animal lovers weren't like that!

2012-06-17 19:31 Cugisk

NESSR - No way do I think you're moaning! As I say, I am in awe of your whole organisation. Please tell me how to find Lady Cocker. Thank you.

2012-06-17 19:30 Shelley

June is micro-chipping month? Even better!
A topical piece written about how many dogs get lost/stolen & how micro-chipping can help?
Sorry, I am not sure - do Doglost have a PR person or someone who would look at this sort of thing for publicity?

2012-06-17 19:28 maggiesmam

Thanks Vonnie & carling. I've posted the link to Facebook now

2012-06-17 19:24 Unknown

Shelley June is microchop month at the vets this year and many are doing offers, but agree the checking wld be good.
Well done everyone up there you're working relentlessly to find Kip...so sad if that was him in Amble this morning..I guess many people will not know what to do if they see him. I think Jess was 'captured' in sussex because a confident farmer found her and got a line on her.Goood Luck and keep safe Kip xx

2012-06-17 19:24 Vonnie

http://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/local-news/hunt-for-missing-dog-leads-to-huge-public-response-1-4643872 There it is. If someone else can put it on fb I'd be grateful. Have to go out now

2012-06-17 19:23 carling210

Link to gazette
http://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/local-news/hunt-for-missing-dog-leads-to-huge-public-response-1-4643872

2012-06-17 19:23 Spangles

Been following the posts all day.....might be asking something that has been answered but can't see anything...what is the position regarding a reward? Giving that 11 days have passed is someone hanging out for the magic word or an amount to appear? As Kip is blind would he sense someone approaching him, would he run or would he be easy to catch, talking about when he first went missing. Could someone of taken him with a view to keeping him, or taken him with a view to a reward under estimating how famous he would become......Can a reward be put up, could a neutral handover point be arranged, this has helped bring other dogs home....and though it goes against the grain to hand money over to any scum bag that takes a dog, if it means the baby gets home safe and sound then there is no other way......if the reward was a substantial one it could flush someone out.....I would happily donate to a reward fund if needed.....Keep going Team Kip this baby so deserves to be found x

2012-06-17 19:22 Springer princess

Stationmistress...... i honestly havent a clue..... it was a bumble bee with an orange bum..... hubby got it.... it wasnt going to get meee lol two bees in two days thats been in the house yuuuuuukk!!!!!! xxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-17 19:22 Sheelybobs

hear hear Shelley, I totally agree with your comment regarding the number of lost/stolen dogs, and the amazing services of Dogs Lost and also the NESSR! Let's hope all the publicity so far brings results! Team Kip you are fantastic! Xxxxx

2012-06-17 19:20 maggiesmam

Vonnie can you post a link to it on here & Facebook?

2012-06-17 19:17 Vonnie

Can people make sure they view Kip's story on the Northumberland Gazette website. We need to get it on the 'Popular' stories list on the front page to make sure it doesn't get forgotten

2012-06-17 19:14 Shelley

Sorry meant to say Longstaffs the coach co - think my eyes are beginning to fail trying to read all the posts all day & night! ;-)

2012-06-17 19:10 mo

posted earlier asking if you couldn't contact Evening Chronicle. Had you already tried this? I just think if someone sees a neighbour with a "New" dog they could easily check if it was blind. And a notice in the chronicle like I suggested mught prove a big help

2012-06-17 19:08 Shelley

Posted this idea a few days ago ...there is a coach/mini- bus company based in Amble (Coquet Enterprise Park) - does anyone know anyone who works there who we could contact & ask to poster their coaches? Seen them loads around the Coastal route ?
What a great team of people you are. So lovely to meet you Wickedweims.
The one thing that has stuck me hard through all this is that I was completely unaware that it is so common for dogs to be lost/ stolen - surely the TV & Radio stations would be interested in ...
- some statistics on lost/stolen/recovered dogs, or
-The amazing service you provide as volunteers?
- Or an article pushing for all vets to scan for microchips as routine (after all it costs nothing to look) - maybe if an article was written that could be used as a 'filler' (I know newspapers & TV used to have a stock of fillers to use when there was not much 'important ' news about) Kip could then be brought in as a current case connected to any of these issues?
The public need to have this lost/stolen dog issue on our consciences - everyone should be made aware so that they can help if they choose to in whatever way they can.
I think everyone has been moved by this ...let's get Kip back & help as many other dogs in the process...
Anyone out there with experience of writing articles to go to Press?

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2012-06-17 19:08 Northern English Springer Spaniel RescueNESSR

Cugisk,,if you search Lady Cocker on here,,,you will see just what NESSR and a Group of DOGLOST girls did,,,,they are a great team,,(think my OH being a retired Policeman) had alot to do with it,,,,,Kate WW,,also has that training,,and to hear the 2 of them lastnight talking things over about the Kip search,,was more than interesting,,,,Like I said,,,I am not moaning,,so please dont think we are,,,



Edit to add link to Lady (Angus)
http://www.doglost.co.uk/dog_blog.php?dogId=20673

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2012-06-17 19:07 Stationmistress

PrincessH - are you saying you killed a queen bee?

2012-06-17 19:04 gefrin

been walking the streets of Amble for a good while this evening (hadnt read later posts), did speak to someone who said sighting would probably have been a local latchkey dog!! anyway I didnt see Kip but checked industrial estate on way home just in case, still no luck..try again tomorrow x

2012-06-17 19:02 Cugisk

Thanks for that, NESSR. Yes, I am quite sure that you would. I have looked at your entire site and am in awe of the numbers lost, found and reunited. Considering the number of years you have been doing this, I'm sure your experience and expertise must be outstanding. More power to your elbow!

2012-06-17 19:00 Sparkle

Just home from searching with my niece & spaniel Ruby. Areas searched lynemouth, druridge bay beach up towards coquet island ending in amble marina area. sadly nothing to report

2012-06-17 18:54 vizslagirl

Anyone no where searh is on tonight.

2012-06-17 18:51 Springer princess

GYPSYYYYY........... eee am not joking, the bee landed on ma razor holder, i thought.... my lord its wanting to have a shave now...... it was seriously on steroids, it was huge, think its been eating cats or something, luckily managed to swat it, ...... left a bit of a mess from the explosion like, but at least its gone thank the lord...... hope al sleep the night......

IF ANYONE IS SEARCHING A NIGHTSHIFT THE NIGHT.......... please let is know, al gladly help..... anyway i can...... xxxxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-17 18:51 Northern English Springer Spaniel RescueNESSR

Cugisk,,Any of the NESSR members and Mel is one of us,,would know Kip from a mile away,,dirty or clean,,he is a Tall Lad,,,show type,,,not the small working type,,,

Mel since Kip went missing I have had second hand messages telling people where the area's are,,,I am at a loss why the calls did not come to NESSR who are in the area,,,please dont take this as any sort of moan,,,all we want is Kip back to where he belongs,,,,,again huge thanks to all who have givem their time to search,,,your are stars and thank you will never be enough,,,xx

2012-06-17 18:50 Cugisk

Thanks for that, Melanie.

2012-06-17 18:47 Springer princess

Helloooooo everyone!!!!!!! HAVE I MISSED ANYTHING?? we have been for a long walk down north seaton, along the river leading up to Sandy Bay, we went on to the beach with our ESS and two daughters, then came up through the caravan park, and out through the main entrance to the park.......... we crossed over and came down as far as ya turn to go towards the college on our way home...... there was UNFORTUNATELY NO SIGHTINGS of the babyyyyy....... feel sooooooo helpless, wish i was psychic, and could give everyone the exact place where he was, all i can do is help as much as possible with anything thats needed ........... IS THERE ANY NEWS from the spine road reporting orrrrrr..........????? xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-17 18:46 jobadger

Alnorthumbria vets have had posters. I so wish you all the luck in the world. Come on Kip - time to go home honey. xx

2012-06-17 18:46 Melanie G

Yes it does, I have seen this dog out and about many times before it is large like KIp and does look "dishelved" and could easily be mistaken as having been outside some time, was a farm dog.

2012-06-17 18:41 Cugisk

Described as very dirty.

2012-06-17 18:39 Cugisk

Melanie - I don't know if you know this springer personally, but does it look dirty, as was described in another post?

2012-06-17 18:38 Melanie G

I posted a message exactly a week ago after we searched for a reported animals body being washed up exactly a week ago. The original description then led to a 3 hour 3 mile search in entirely the wrong direction, when the direction was amended it took 10 mins to locate point and animal (was a lamb) I appealed for accurtate descriptions of area or callers to be put through to someone who knows area. My comment was deleted. PLEASE can I make that appeal again...

2012-06-17 18:38 Melanie G

I posted a message exactly a week ago after we searched for a reported animals body being washed up exactly a week ago. The original description then led to a 3 hour 3 mile search in entirely the wrong direction, when the direction was amended it took 10 mins to locate point and animal (was a lamb) I appealed for accurtate descriptions of area or callers to be put through to someone who knows area. My comment was deleted. PLEASE can I make that appeal again...

2012-06-17 18:35 SuziS

Just read about the sightings in Amble between the Masons and the Beed street club. I live along from the garage, so could go and ask them about any video footage, if you want to make sure it wasn't Kip. Also we park behind the Bluebell, and there was fresh dog dirt there this morning. This might be from the unattended dog, but you never know. If you want me to check anywhere out in this area tonigh, just let me know. (Not been able to help much with any of the searches due to having a baby...apart from when out with our own dog)

2012-06-17 18:34 whinny

It is frustrating that people just ignore a dog they see wandering. Whether they know about Kip or not, surely it is common sense to check out a stray dog wandering on the road??? Poor Sylvia - her hopes get built up just to be shot down! Did we find out whether the sighting on the A189 was a hoax??? Where would you suggest we head for tonight to search.

2012-06-17 18:33 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Also tx to Maria who is unable to post but sent her mum and dad out to help...

2012-06-17 18:30 Vonnie

I keep thinking about Kips's little vest. If someone has him they may well dispose of it. I know it's a long shot but is there any way the local council refuse /tip workers can be informed and asked to look out for it?

2012-06-17 18:28 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Oh no...what a rollercoaster day...yet another false alarm tx melanie and station master for the invaluable local knowledge.

2012-06-17 18:24 ali&mark

We searched sandy bay nd along the beach to cambois no sign of dog couldnt print a poster out but maybe sandy bay holiday park needs one we could see any down there

2012-06-17 18:19 Melanie G

There is a springer owner who lives 50 yards away from the club and lets their dog out unattended (don't get me started), I know their name so looked in phone book and rang them and explained, they unashamadly said it would undountebly be their dog as he was out there wandering this morning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2012-06-17 18:19 Stationmistress

Someone owns the dog seen poo-ing in the middle of the road - they live 50 yards away from the club.

I think the time of future sightings should be very clear as many people on facebook thought there was a chance this was Kip and rushed out of their houses to see if they could find him?

2012-06-17 18:19 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Tx Vonnie for the local knowledge...yes we always seem to be hours behind on the sightings but now Amble is being postered hopefully the next call will be sooner....well done team Kip...we will catch up with you...

2012-06-17 18:18 lezz

It maybe worth giving posters to all taxi drivers in the areas as the cover a lot of roads on their trips. xx

2012-06-17 18:15 Vonnie

This is a very built up area, even on a Sunday it would be busy and noisy. It's also a very busy road by the Mason's Arms. The vets across the road is Alnorthumbria. I presume they're already aware and I don't think they're staffed at all on Sundays.
Shame we weren't aware earlier on as the Welfare nearby would have probably been very busy with sunday kids football leagues and a good place to leaflet.

2012-06-17 18:06 spaniellover

no news yet

2012-06-17 18:05 spaniellover

no news yet

2012-06-17 18:05 spaniellover

no news yet

2012-06-17 18:05 Northern English Springer Spaniel RescueNESSR

Jane she rang Sylvia,,as Kate is on the train home,,,and she was going out of signal....and she knew Sylvia was 5 mins away from the area,,it seems it was Sylvia that rang it into you,,,,,again sorry,,but its a shame if people are driving there and this sighting was this morning,,,,,,

Last edited: 2012-06-17 18:10:52 by NESSR

2012-06-17 18:03 DaveS

IDEA re AMBLE ... I cant get an answer from the service station garage(will keep trying) but someone mentioned security cameras, chances are they might have one .... any chance of getting that to whoever is in the area to check out??

2012-06-17 18:03 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

I can only post what I am told and am surprised that kate had this info and did not tell HQ when we have the ability to instantly alert all local helpers....

2012-06-17 17:59 Northern English Springer Spaniel RescueNESSR

Just confirmed with Kate,(WW) it is the Bede street club Mel,,,,,this is getting rather sad,,sorry for speaking out of line,,,if phone messages are going to be taken,,and info posted on here,,,,surely it would make more sense to post the correct info,,,as I say I have spoken to Kate as the call came through to her and she said the Bede Street Club,,,hope all this helps,,,

Last edited: 2012-06-18 12:30:55 by Angus

2012-06-17 17:58 Stella's Dad

Given the alleged sightings in Warkworth and Kip's original point of being lost, it's not inconceivable that this may be THE one.

Good luck guys. All at Stella towers are rooting for you.

I'm off to bed soon for an 04:00 start at work. (Up at 03:00.) If I don't log in before I go, I hope to see good news in the morning.

Last edited: 2012-06-17 17:59:20 by Stella's Dad

2012-06-17 17:55 animal lover

Sorry I am not in the area helping to look for Kip but on Google (if I am looking at the correct Blue Bell Inn) there is a Vet's on the other side of the road on Bede Street. Could a poster be put through their door? I presume they are shut at the present moment. Good luck everyone. xxx

2012-06-17 17:54 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Tx B london...that would make more sense....

2012-06-17 17:54 DaveS

if its the other one, there seems to be a big caravan park too, that and lots of houses ...

2012-06-17 17:52 B_London

Melanie G, I am in London so bit helpless but did some searching on google maps and you're right that the obvious 'working men's club' is quite far from the masons arms... I did a google search of clubs in amble though and there is another 'social club' on bede street in amble which could be what the sighter was referring to as its just along Bede Rd from the Mason's Arms, so I think more likely to be that one? Hope this helps! COME ON KIP! Xx

2012-06-17 17:43 andrew

amble market would have been on today so there would have been a lot ov people in the area as it is usually quiet bust on sunday

2012-06-17 17:42 DaveS

someones doing a good job, posters are up in Amble, bluebell inn have one up

2012-06-17 17:41 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Well done sausages....

2012-06-17 17:40 sausages

Man in masons has got poster and landlady putting up notices in every window. They say whole of amble rooting for Kip and looking out for him.

2012-06-17 17:40 Della

I'm just back from QE2 park at Ashington and was in Amble at 3-4pm no sign of a wandering spaniel then but good luck all x

2012-06-17 17:39 DogLostSpringerMad - Area Volunteer, East Sussex

Do we have any clarification as to the fake call. Is it the reported sighting to the police this morning in Ashington or the 10 man leaflet drop lead?
Keeping all crossed that Amble sighting is postive xx

2012-06-17 17:36 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Tx DaveS and everyone on team Kip...

2012-06-17 17:35 bairnr

Is there any CCTV in the village of Amble?

2012-06-17 17:35 Cugisk

Think the idea of getting the tracker dog back is a good one.. Really hoping for some good news this evening. As usual sending all my Best Wishes and Good Luck to dear Kip and Sylvia. I do feel the net is closing and hopefully won't be long now .... Even if he was seen this morning, having been missing for 11 days now he must be exhausted and maybe not able or willing to wander too far away. Let's hope so!

2012-06-17 17:35 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Sylvia has rung to say some of her friends are on the way...they suggest people park at the Bluebell Inn...between the masons Arms and Cliffwell service station...

2012-06-17 17:35 DaveS

yea will do, googling that area atm and will phone what i see on google maps, ie shops whatever

2012-06-17 17:35 Melanie G

Will go out and check it out but a very odd description of location. Working Mens Club is East side of Amble and Masons Arms West. They are about 1 mile, several side streets and main roads apart. Unsure why anyone woudl give that as a pinpoint area? Will go have a drive around and look though.

2012-06-17 17:33 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Tx Daves....we at HQ have the ability to email instantly and all at the same time to local helpers...so any sightings please let us know at HQ So we can activate immediately.

2012-06-17 17:24 DaveS

phoned the mason arms and gave them my number, they are going to ask around and get back if any customers have seen him, emailing a poster to them as well

2012-06-17 17:23 Northern English Springer Spaniel RescueNESSR

JUST CHECKED THIS ,,,call came in at 3.20 the man didnot know Kip was missing until he saw his fishing paper,,,he saw the dog at 10.30 ,,so sadly we will too late

Last edited: 2012-06-17 17:24:44 by NESSR

2012-06-17 17:20 Unknown

DaveS, it's not national media coverage that's needed, it's more local coverage. We are working on it. Every single radio presenter in the northeast knows about Kip. Some will have mentioned it - a short script was provided. As far as tweeting is concerned, some people have a policy of not re-tweeting at all. And that includes my very well known cousin with 6m listeners and 150,000 followers...... No exceptions.

2012-06-17 17:16 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Tx sausages for reacting so quickly to alert...best to scour the area and stop everyone to ask if they may have seen him...alert everyone to where posters are so they know how to contact us...hopefully you wont be on your own for long as 80 localish helpers have been alerted...

2012-06-17 17:13 Northern English Springer Spaniel RescueNESSR

I am unaware of any meeting place,,,this is yet again a call that has been late getting to us,,,
however if anyone is in Amble,,it maybe worth talking to people in that area,,,,thanks

2012-06-17 17:10 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Sylvia rang me 5 minutes ago with the update...amended poster emailed to 100,s of local helpers in the area...come on team Kip people needed to scour the area...maybe if poo is still there its worth bringing in the tracker dogs...the dog seen was described as very dirty...

2012-06-17 17:10 sausages

At n seaton. Be at amble in 20 mins. Is there a meeting place?

2012-06-17 17:06 Northern English Springer Spaniel RescueNESSR

Jayne what time did that call come in,,as most helper were not far from that area,,,

2012-06-17 17:04 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

UPDATE...REPORTED SIGHTING THIS MORNING OF A SPRINGER HAVING A POO IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD...TOTALLY UNAWARE OF TRAFFIC...AT AMBLE...BTWEEN THE MASONS ARMS AND THE WORKING MANS CLUB....IF ANYONE CAN GET THERE...WILL UPDATE POSTER AND SEND ALERTS OUT TO LOCAL HELPERS...

2012-06-17 17:00 DaveS

I think this really needs someone influential with the media, we really should be getting local and national coverage on the news with this, only had one celeb repost on twitter/fb and have posted literally to 100's, tried our councillors/mps today to see if they can advise on how to move forward and get in the news, they don't do Sunday's so I'll phone constituency offices 1st thing until someone helps, let me know if I'm stepping on any toes

2012-06-17 16:57 linda

Cugisk im confused aswell is it the police one that was a false alarm ?

2012-06-17 16:35 Cugisk

Confused as usual - is this referring to the lead from this morning or the sighting at 1.00?

2012-06-17 16:34 kirstmc

Oh no! Gutted, really thought it was him this time. Hugs to all the searchers, this must be so distressing for them all, thinking of everyone and of course the man himself, Kip X

2012-06-17 16:31 Inkie's Mum

No, can't believe it. Perhaps it was someone mistaken, like below, a lady walks her dogs and they are a long way ahead of her... C'mon Kip, let's get you found and home

2012-06-17 16:30 AlphaJ

Oh no :( so sad, just where can he be?

2012-06-17 16:29 Northern English Springer Spaniel RescueNESSR

Just had a call from a very sad wickedwiems,,,,this sadly was another false call....

2012-06-17 16:13 Connel

Maggiesmam, I just want to see him at Fun Day in July in the Parade with all the rest of our NESSR babes, Jan and Tia will be so proud to go round the ring with Kip. I too really hope we are wrong about the sickos of this world.

2012-06-17 15:51 maggiesmam

Connel I unfortunately agree with you. Tho I really hope we're wrong. Kip's story has touched so many people who have never even met him before, which restores my faith in human nature. I really hope that faith isn't shattered by some sicko trying to make money!
I hope Kip is home with Sylivia soon & I won't even mind if he beats Maggie in best rescue again at the dog show! ha

2012-06-17 15:45 Connel

Keep checking to see if there is any more news on darling Kip. I am of the same mind as Gypsy I am convinced that somebody has him and is just waiting for a reward to be put on his Poster. There are some very sick people in the world. I keep thinking of Sylvia and Cynthia. It was Cynthia who rescued the lovely Kip, I remember him coming to NESSR, and this is hitting her very hard. Kip is so special to NESSR and particularly Sylvia his Mum and Cynthia. Sending them both massive hugs. Hurry up Kip and come home. Thinking of you all working so hard down there and for never giving up, you all have my gratitude and heartfelt thanks. You are all stars. Been a member of Doglost for years and I can never remember so many 'hits' on a lost dog page before.

2012-06-17 15:41 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Tx Maggiesmam....

2012-06-17 15:39 maggiesmam

Carol McGiffin from Loose Women has just retweeted my tweet from a few days ago, she has over 235,000 followers! Well done to her, most celebs ignored the requests.

2012-06-17 15:27 mo

Will the chronicle not do a feature about Kip. Asking if anyone sees a dog of Kips description or knows of anyone who has recently acquired a dog of that description and give a contact or to get in touch with the Chronicle. If someone has him they could make a call from a phone box therefore not able to be traced and say where and when they will leave Kip to be collected. They could tie him to a gate at the cat and dog shelter for instance.

2012-06-17 15:22 Spanielgirl

Really hoping that all the hard work everyone is doing is about to pay off. I took my two out for a long walk today and my ESS Chloe ran out of sight in search of pheasants for 5 mins and I felt sick. So I have no idea how Sylvia must be feeling. I did come up with the idea while out though of contacting Prince William and Kate. The whole Royal Family are dog lovers. I have found a page on the internet that tells you how to do it. There is an address to write to and a phone number to call. Wont try it though unless it is thought to be ok to do as if they do by chance get on board it could be big and reading what is on here today not sure that is what's wanted just now.

2012-06-17 15:18 Inkie's Mum

I wish there was a "like" button on here sometimes for when I agree with a comment! Let's hope this sighting is Kip and he can be reunited with Sylvia, like Magda and Biscuit

2012-06-17 15:08 lezz

I agree the torch was here on Friday, I know what is more important between the torch or KIP. Please lets hope it is Kip the Police have been looking for. I know you have to be careful what you tell all of us who are waiting for news but every second is a second too long. Let us know soon if you have any leads. xxx

2012-06-17 14:54 Nicola lab mum

If the dog was spotted on the field north of the bridge with the area of water in, there is someone who walks their liver and white Spriner there. The owner walks miles behind the dogs! I know as I saw it last week just wandering the field and I did the roundabout practically in 5th gear to get back round in case it was Kip. any news on the colour of the harness??? Got everything crossed for Sylvia who was lovely yesterday making me a cuppa and looking after everyone that was in Duridge for the search :0)

2012-06-17 14:54 Daphnesmam

Defo not the torch its in Durham on way south...cant stop looking on doglost !!! howay wee man lets have ya home xxx

2012-06-17 14:52 Gypsy

Agree with others about the Olympic torch - it was in Sunderland yesterday - much further south than Ashington.
Really hope something comes of this new 'lead'. I've always felt that dear Kip was picked up by someone... perhaps I'm just very suspicious after years of following Doglost! Think you do have to be very careful when posting any possible leads on here in case you're tipping off any potential dog nappers!

I really wish I could be at the reunion for Magda and Biscuit, hope all goes well, lots of tears I'm sure.

Well done everyone - such an amazing bunch of people and hugs to Sylvia.xx

I always feel quite sad visiting this page but PrincessH you really make me chuckle and brighten my mood - thanks! Hope you managed to get rid of the bee! lol xxx

2012-06-17 14:47 Springer princess

Can i just suggest..... it may be worth checking north seaton again, and down the Newbiggin area, also Sandy bay caravan park.... and the road that takes ya towards woodhorn.... IF this is him, he may of gone off one of the exits from the roundabout.......... wil update as soon as i can with anything we may find, good luck xxxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-17 14:42 Unknown

I probably have the same contacts for Owl, but have sent messages over. (Apologies for any duplication of effort.)

2012-06-17 14:38 poppy

I think someone reported sighting Alpha J x

2012-06-17 14:38 poppy

I think someone reported sighting Alpha J x

2012-06-17 14:37 Springer princess

Leaving house in literally two mins......... if anyone in the Ashington search needs me, ring/text 07514 306216, or email me heatherstelfox1984@hotmail.co.uk my emails come straight through to my phone.......... ALSO BBM ME ON..... 2969A60C

hope its good news today!!!!! xxxxxxxxxxxx

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2012-06-17 14:36 AlphaJ

Does anyone know if it was a police patrol that saw the dog, or a telephone report to them?

2012-06-17 14:29 Ladylola

Please let today be the day they find you Kip.
The Olympic torch is on Teesside, just seen it.

2012-06-17 14:28 whinny

Does anyone know how long ago this person spotted the dog next to the A189? He surely couldn't of got to far away if the sighting was reported straight away. Also have we any idea of the exact location?

2012-06-17 14:27 Shereen

Searchers are in the area of the Police report but have found nothing yet.

2012-06-17 14:24 Poppy & Willow's Mum

Does Owl have her own Facebook page and is anyone friends with her, they could try sending a message that way. Hoping its you Kip xx

2012-06-17 14:18 sparkydee

have put a note on FB and NESSR site to see if anyone has Owls contact details to carry on trying to reach her as requested

2012-06-17 14:16 Springer princess

Right, av got ma kids getting ready, both ma girls and ma hubby are coming for a walk, going to keep eyes peeled for KIP, IF anyone needs to contact me, please ring/text on 07514 306216 PLEASE note...... We do have OUR ESS with us..... she has a PINK coller on, Black extending lead, and is a little over weight......... xxxxxxxxx

2012-06-17 14:16 AlphaJ

Poppy & Kirstmc - I have also been worrying today that someone has Kip, possibly holding out for a reward, and now that searchers are getting close to where he/she is that they might try to get rid of Kip by leaving him somewhere. I really really hope this is Kip beside the Spine Road, the Police must be reasonably convinced for them to ring Sylvia. Everything is crossed again xx

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2012-06-17 14:10 Springer princess

Shall i ring the police, see if they can update me on the sighting? we may get a better idea of where to start looking! xxxxxx

2012-06-17 14:10 BBKM

ESSJ, I agree with AlphaJ the Torch is travelling from Durham to Middlesbrough today xx

2012-06-17 14:09 LisaN

Whatever the police are doing, it's nothing to do with Olympic Torch as its not in this area today. I'm keeping everything crossed this sighting is Kip x

2012-06-17 14:08 Springer princess

Thats what am thinking......... al get ready, and take my baby down for a walk, see if i can see anything xxxxxxxx

2012-06-17 14:08 jobadger

Poppy and kirstmc - I'm sure you're not the only ones - does worry me sometimes with other 'lost' doggies that someone may be watching the site.

2012-06-17 14:06 DogLostSpringerMad - Area Volunteer, East Sussex

Princess if I was up there, I would go and look. It must be of use, as it would be another area checked.

2012-06-17 14:06 poppy

thank you kirstmc i thought i may be going mad for a moment i have allsorts going through my mind .i cannot seem to think of any thing other than this bonny boy at the minute. i just hope it is kip that has been sighted and the police find him asap xx

2012-06-17 14:05 Springer princess

We had the torch here on friday....... think it went to Blyth the same day too xxxxxx it was also in Newcastle on friday night i think xxxxxx

2012-06-17 14:04 Springer princess

Would anyone like me to go over......... my Megan could do with a lonnnnnng walk, am not too far from the roundabout, i can walk along the river and look...... IF thats any use to anyone? xxxxxxx

2012-06-17 14:03 AlphaJ

Olympic Torch isnt anywhere near the A189 spine road today, it was there on Friday. Olympic torch is currently 50 miles South of the A189.

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2012-06-17 14:03 DogLostSpringerMad - Area Volunteer, East Sussex

oh is that the reunion??Lucky you if you are going to be there!

2012-06-17 13:59 ESSJ - Area Co-ordinator Rutland

If anyone can get a message to Owl(Phebe) and ask her to call Kate on 07850433719 it would be appreciated, i have text both of her numbers but have had no reply and i have to leave the house now to meet Magda and Biscuit x

2012-06-17 13:58 kirstmc

Poppy that's what I'm thinking aswell, fingers & paws crossed X

2012-06-17 13:57 ESSJ - Area Co-ordinator Rutland

Kate has just called and said that the sirens and helpicopter are linked with the olympic torch rather than Kip, They are on their way to Ashington to see if they can see this possible sighting again.x Fingers Crossed

2012-06-17 13:56 poppy

Re comment by wickedweims concerning a lead in certain area .it may just be my opinion. if Kip has been stolen god forbid the persons who have him may also be watching for any certain comments put on dogs lost which may cause them to think you know of kips whereabouts. if they have concerns that you or searchers know this they may be more likely to try and drop off him in a differant area. maybe im wrong im sure all you good people you will let me know if you think i am.xx

2012-06-17 13:49 Sophies Dad

Hope this is really him ...... just back from postering and leafleting tourist hotspots, dog walks, caravan sites, Alnwick castle and Gardens, & NT sites. Hope to God it was not necessary and Kip will soon be home. XXX

2012-06-17 13:44 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

Have got absolutely everything crossed .. let's hope the sirens don't scare Kip (if it's him). The police here wouldn't do that ..might be for something else..hope all searchers are safe. Whatever is happening .. I hope it will be good news .. please Kip .. go to your Mum.

Last edited: 2012-06-17 13:50:10 by Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

2012-06-17 13:43 Springer princess

The spine road goes over the river, would it be worth me having a walk down the river, towards Sandy Bay beach??????? it also goes to Blyth, and takes you towards Newcastle xxxxxx

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2012-06-17 13:42 DogLostSpringerMad - Area Volunteer, East Sussex

Am trying to work out where Ashington is from the druridge beach. Is this an area 'about 5 miles inland' where they were on the leaflet drop. Am googling earthing like mad!

2012-06-17 13:42 ash4becks

fingers crossed this is kip, swear iam going to have no nails left soon , hope your back in your mums arms soon !! xxx

2012-06-17 13:42 Springer princess

am with you there poppy and willows mam xxxx

2012-06-17 13:39 Poppy & Willow's Mum

Oh god please let this be Kip. I've got shivers down my spine. Please lets have some tears of happiness today. xxx

2012-06-17 13:35 Springer princess

Wow really??????? am next to the flower park so cant hear it........ i sooooooo hope so, they must be really lovely people IF they have the chopper out too.......... wow, am amazed........ xxxxxx

2012-06-17 13:33 kirstmc

Holding my breath this is the beautiful Kip, come on boy, time to go home, your mum needs to see you and we all need to know you're back where you belong! X

2012-06-17 13:32 whinny

The police helicopter seems to be out and there are lots of sirens heading along the spine road. Do you think they are out to help Kip??

2012-06-17 13:32 poppy

Hoping and praying this is our bonny boy he so needs to be back with mum xx

2012-06-17 13:31 Springer princess

very quiet on here today...... has anyone got an update on North Seaton exit to spine road area??? or the Duridge area xxxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-17 13:22 Springer princess

Jayne at Head Office..... Is there an update yet? xxxxxx

2012-06-17 13:12 Tigermouse

Omg, I so hope this possible sighting coupled with the info received and the leaflet drop will read to Kip's return.

Thinking of all those of you directly involved in this and of course Sylvia and little Kip fingers crossed there's some good news soon x

2012-06-17 13:12 Springer princess

i am not too far away from that area..... i could walk it.... its just off the roundabout near north seaton, that takes you to Blyth, Newbiggin, and down towards the woodhorn/hospital area of Ashington....... xxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-17 13:10 Springer princess

Oh lord!!! PLEASE LET THIS BE KIP xxxxxxxxx

2012-06-17 13:07 DogLostMillypod (Chris) - Administrative Volunteer

fingers and paws crossed this is kip.

2012-06-17 13:07 Springer princess

WICKEDWEIMS...... soooooo sorry i missed your calls this morning........ i havent been up long, due to a bumble bee keeping me up till about 8am..... i couldnt catch the blooming thing, i refused to sleep incase it came to bed with us....... needed to vacate the thing, it was on steroids!!!!
am available on both numbers now xxxxxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-17 13:06 Connel

Please God let it be Kip xx

2012-06-17 13:04 DogLostSpringerMad - Area Volunteer, East Sussex

Fingers crossed that it is Kip. Also nearly on 150,000 p[age views here so there can hardly be a person up or down the land who has not heard of this story.

2012-06-17 13:02 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Police have just rung with a possible sighting of Kip near the A189 at Ashington..called the spine road...police are out looking and are going to phone Sylvia directly...sighter said it was a liver and white spaniel with a harness type thing on....police ringing sighter back to ask what colour...

2012-06-17 12:56 merlin

Just re-iterating the below comment by SpringerMad - Best of luck for today. Hopefully this information means that someone is looking after our boy for the time being - but he needs to be home with his mum. X

2012-06-17 11:41 DogLostSpringerMad - Area Volunteer, East Sussex

Best of luck for the poster drop today. Still looking for Kip here in the south east, as I may be reading your 'lead' info wrong, but am thinking we are possibly looking for a 'stolen' dog rather than lost. Anyway all crossed that today is the day. xx

2012-06-17 11:30 whinny

Wickedweims: Thanks for your quick reply. I hope my question didn't come across in a harsh way - that was certainly not my intention. I can't get back up to help look for him until later today so I will keep my eyes on this website. As I always say ...... I hope I won't be needed later - I hope he will be back home by then. Good luck! x

2012-06-17 11:21 wickedweims

Whinny there are many things going on behind the scenes we have had a lead but at the moment we need 10 people to help in a certain area
WE WILL UPDATE AS SOON AS WE HAVE DONE THE AREA
We appreciaste everything that everyone has done and are continuing to do and we send our heartfelt thanks to everyone
I will update as soon as i can thanks again

2012-06-17 11:08 whinny

As everyone is, I am keeping everything crossed that today is the day Kip is found. Are you able to tell us what the information is you have regarding the area 5 miles from Druridge? I have been out (like so many people) every night since Kip went missing but never as part of the 'official' search team. If you could share your information, it will give everyone a boost and may bring even more people out to look. I will obviously still continue to look for this poor lad. x

2012-06-17 10:55 wickedweims

Princess H
Tried to call you as promised but got no reply on both numbers but will keep trying

2012-06-17 10:40 mjky73

I've had to come away but got limited internet access thank goodness. Can't be with you in person but thinking of you all and Kip. Go Team Kip. Hope he's home before me.

2012-06-17 10:23 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Tx Clarky...

2012-06-17 10:17 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

Good morning Team Kip .. so glad weather has improved for your searches today. Will be rooting for you all and praying Kip shows himself today. Victoria Stillwell (Its me or the dog prog) has retweeted .. 34,086 followers. You are all doing such a brilliant job .. positive thoughts to you all.

2012-06-17 10:15 c/oKyloe

wickedweims - count us in (x2 - me and mam); it will take us about 45 mins to get across, and will need to do a poster print first but we should be with you ahead of 11.30. We will have our springer Kyloe with us as well but as suggested earlier this week, she will not be loose, and I'll put her dog club bandana on her so she can't be mistaken for Kip - she is liver and white, but has a docked tail so hopefully won't confuse matters too much.

2012-06-17 10:06 wickedweims

cokyloe the area we are door knocking is approx 5 miles from druridge bay we will speak to eveyone doing that when we meet at the watersports car park,The reason we are asking for people to do this is that i have been given some info about a certain area please make yourself known to sylvia and we will be leaving to poster this area at about 11.30

2012-06-17 09:58 jobadger

I'm so glad the weather is better with you today - I was thinking of you all constantly yesterday. When does the camping clear from Dubfest - perhaps the gorgeous lad will show himself when things have gone quiet tonight or tomorrow morning. Is there any chance of anyone camping on the site for a while so that they are there overnight when it's quiet? I wish I were nearer to assist - I would cheerfully volunteer to do this. As it is, all I can do is offer a donation. Good luck today everyone - your in the thoughts of thousands.... xx

2012-06-17 09:53 c/oKyloe

Where-abouts does the poster drop need to be done? And/or have the required 10 been covered?

2012-06-17 09:08 wickedweims

calling you nowx

2012-06-17 09:07 wickedweims

anks for that Hannah, As everyone is on the ground looking for kip if anyone would like to donate the address is donations@nessr.net
The face book auction that we had was to raise money for charlie a very ill dog that nessr took in from a dog warden in surrey
But once again we would like to thank everyone for there help x

2012-06-17 09:06 Shelley

Wickedweims -pls can you call me on home number asap?
Thanks
Shelley

2012-06-17 08:58 Hannah

I have been following Kips story with great interest and concern, but I have not been in a position to help with the search. I think it was a really great idea to ask for donations to cover expenses incurred. The longer the search goes on, what seemed like a small outlay will add up. I have been wondering how the donations are going.
My friend is a nessr supporter and had mentioned a fund raising appeal for a dog a while ago. There was a Facebook page for an auction, people could see how much was been given. I think it would be a good idea to do something similar for Kips search donations. I have read suggestions of rewards. This would be a great alternative way people
who cant be there to look for Kip could help the search. Perhaps just giving.com could be used.

2012-06-17 08:36 wickedweims

Well morning all . weather here not to bad this morning
As you may have seen from my post last night we will be at the watersports car park today but we are asking for a separate team of helpers to do a door to door leaflet drop Please if you can help contact sylvia good luck to all the independent searchers who keep turning up at all hours of the day and night to help look for our wonderful KIP
x

2012-06-17 07:40 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Thanks for doing that Nik...

2012-06-17 00:12 Springer princess

THANK YOU SOOOOOOO SOOOOOOOOO MUCH WickedWeims....... I will help in ANY way i can......

I have posted an update to my ESS group on Facebook........ PLEASE EVERYONE BECOME A MEMBER............. I have a lot of addicts and ESS obsessed peeps on there..... alot are asking about kip and have been asking about updates.....

https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/66775229731/

xxxxxxxxx

2012-06-17 00:09 Unknown

What a tremendous job you've all been doing today. Especially as the weather sounds pretty dreadful up there. I tackled the local Magic & Capital presenters tonight, so maybe some mentions tomorrow.

2012-06-17 00:06 wickedweims

willcontact you in the morning princess xx

2012-06-16 23:53 Springer princess

WICKEDWEIMS......... please could you contact me, and update me....... also if tha's anywayi can help at all i WILL DO IT xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx SYLVIA..... am thinking of you and hoping and praying your boy is home mega mega soon, massive hugs honey lotsa love xxxxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-16 23:51 Springer princess

can someone pleeeeeeease ring me/text me with any info i can help with........ i dont drive but live in Ashington..... al gladly do an all nighter in the search....... 07514 306216 or 01670 223438 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-16 23:49 Gking

Dunno if been suggested but what about waiting till its gone quiter and ppl asleep etc and using thermal camera ifu have it? Maybe to find if hes wandering about as no doubt itl be dark n hard to see? I dunno bout kip but my dog tends to hide away more when loud noise and comes out when noise has settled down even with free food on the go n she loves her food!

2012-06-16 23:47 Springer princess

OHHHHH MYYYYYYYY LORRRRRRRD!!!!!!!!!!! av not been on here in a few days!! av just noticed the possible sighting...... where was this??? ANYONE NEED A HAND TOMORROW TO LOOK????????? give me a shout......... CAN SOMEONE FILL ME IN WITH WHAT AM MISSING PLEEEEEEEASE????? come home KIP babyyyyyyyyy xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-16 23:39 whinny

Been out for hours tonight. Walked right round the lake at Druridge and round Dub Fest. If he is there, I can understand why he will be hiding - it is very loud. Maybe once the music quietens down and people go to sleep, he might come out of hiding and look for some food. There was lots of disguarded bbq's and food lying around. We also drove to Hauxley, Amble and Warkworth and come back home via Cresswell and Lynemouth. Praying that he shows himself soon. Come home Kip. x

2012-06-16 23:30 bigdavesdad

I'm sure I speak for evryone Wickedweims when I say a huge thanks to you for all you have done and are doing-will send out more posters to all the NFRS and County Council workplaces and hope to rejoin the search soon-Cugisk I'm proud to be in Team Kip which is full of positive and loving peeps like yourself-well done to you and all KIPS friends

2012-06-16 23:21 Cugisk

My previous post should read especially dear Kip and Sylvia!
Oh dear, wickedweims, having now read your post I'm now not so sure that what I said is correct! Still, we have to try to remain positive.

2012-06-16 23:11 wickedweims

Well what a day,full of highs and lows,We are resuming the search meeting at the watersports car park,parking may be difficult due to dubfest but sylvia will be there from 10.00am
There have been many things going on behind the scenes and as a result of this we need 10 volunteers who are prepared
to go to an area approx 5 miles from druridge bay to do a house to house poster if you are prepared to help please make yourself known to sylvia in the morning.
As regards the sighting today we have almost 100% sure that this was a stray from the festival we got hold of the person who saw
the dog but despite searchers being at the sighting area within minutes we found
nothing.
Once again we would like to thank everyone who has been out today and the searchers from NESSR who are doing the beach searches and just a HUGE heartfelt thanks to each and everyone see you tomorrow xx
PS if you intend to help in the morning if possible could you print some posters from your own printer if you have one and bring them with you
thanks again
wickedweims

Last edited: 2012-06-16 23:14:18 by wickedweims

2012-06-16 23:07 Cugisk

Reading all the posts today, and especially since the possible sighting this morning, I feel that this is the first time since Kip went missing that people are feeling a bit more positive about finding him. Reading between the lines I get the impression that the feeling is that he is in the area and it's just a matter of time now before he is found and reunited with Sylvia. I sincerely hope that that is the case and it happens sooner rather than later - for everyone's sake - especially dear Kip and Cynthia.

2012-06-16 22:30 bigdavesdad

Fantastic efforts today-the North East and all points of the compass are waiting for you KIP-there are posters and tweets and papers and Radio stories and lots of worried peeps who want you home.Looking forward to seeing you right soon-great efforts everyone-keep it up

2012-06-16 21:11 Lucy's mum

We came along to search this afternoon/evening looking from East Chevington along the dunes, the nature reserve (including in the bird hides just in case someone had left the doors open and he'd managed to get in), the cattle paddock and the woods in the area of gate one. There were lots of smells of food however there was also lots of noise which may well put the little guy from coming out to explore. I think therefore Anns has a really good point and a really good time to search will be when the fest goers have moved out. We want to come and search again tomorrow so if there is somewhere we should head for we'd be grateful for any pointers? Keep strong Sylvia and we're all full of hope that he'll be home cosy toasty very soon.

2012-06-16 20:54 Inkie's Mum

Just a thought, and I hope it won't be necessary because Kip decides enough is enough and comes out of hiding, but in our local papers, there are Lost and Found sections (usually free to advertise), I always look in them as my neighbour lost a cat 4 yrs ago, and we always hope he's been found and reported. Is it worth a) reading them (in case everyone has been so busy searching the papers have been missed) and b) putting an advert in them? People may just see an advert and think "I saw that dog..." maybe worth a try

2012-06-16 20:23 Sophies Dad

Kip, I know I have always said that I like walking in the rain when I have all the wet weather gear on and I truly thank you for given me the opportunity to experience it time and time again just lately but enough is enough and you need to come out and meet the people that care so much about you. Sorry that I couldn't spend more time with you today Sylvia but I hope tonight will see an end to your pain. You truly are such a lovely caring lady with so much love for the little boy. Take care if you are out and about yet again tonight and good luck to your searchers. Be brave little Kip and show yourself please. x

2012-06-16 20:09 Anns

I dont know when dubfest finishes but there is usually a bit of mess and leftover food around after something like this. If he is in the area and scared he may come out of hiding after they have gone to eat what has been left. Please show yourself tonight Kip and go home with your mum xx

2012-06-16 19:57 wickedweims

Clarkey, dubfest have asked the owners of all dogs at the festival to keep them on leads so hopefully that should alert anyone to seeing a loose dog, as for making annoncements they did say that they would make people aware of kip throughout the weekend so hopefully if he makes himself known we will find him x

2012-06-16 19:53 maggiesmam

Just back from looking with Shazzy. Saw Sophie's dad, but not Kip unfortunately. We did find a possible bedding down place up near the hide at Hauxley. We told Sylvia before we came home. Unfortunately couldn't stay longer as we were literally soaked to the skin.

2012-06-16 19:52 biccy

I've been out this afternoon. Were there any mentions on the radio from the e-mails this morning?

2012-06-16 19:46 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

wickedweims Hi again .. as Dubfest people are being so helpful just wondering if you could get them to make announcement over their public address system (I know you hv the orgaisers email) in case this sighting was Kip. They could remind dog owners especially Springer owners to keep them on the lead and then if one is seen wandering about it would be easier to check out .. and any such sighting could be reported to the searchers contact number asap. Keeping everything crossed that it is him .. and maybe some of their early risers may spot him.

2012-06-16 19:26 Mands

Wow guys Kip is ALL OVER Twitter tonight!! I've had that many RT's I've lost count and can no longer keep up with them!! Go Team Kip the word is spreading like wild fire!!! Come on home kip! I am _Mands on Twitter. Big hugs Sylvia I hope we get him home to you soon xxx

2012-06-16 19:16 debsandpets

Come on Kip. You have really won the game of hide and seek, now it is time to come home. Please just find some courage in your huge heart and trust someone enough to come close for a cuddle, close enough to be caught or just close enough to take some food, and then gain some courage to come in close for a bit more time. That is all these wonderful people need to verify it is you they keep seeing, and for them to gain hope that you haven't been taken further afield by some horrible person.
I too am just holding my breath, hoping that you do have this inner strength to come to someone .......... The game is up, come home baby xxxxxxx
All you wonderful people actually being able to help search on team Kip - you are all truly amazing out in the current British weather looking for this special lad. Just wish I could do more to help apart from FB and Twitter.
Come on Team Kip, bring this boy home

2012-06-16 19:15 bjoyce23

Without stepping on any toes, have all of the fence lines between the beach and the road from amble down to cresswell been checked? I know what my 2 springers are like for catching theirselves up on fences and they can see. Also any thick gorse or brambles? I saw the thick woods behind the flat spots on Tuesday night and the more I think about it, the more I think Kips vest should have been found if nothing else, at least it could give a clue to search area. I'm assuming the dog sighted this morning wasn't wearing a vest. If the area around the bay is shot over, it might be worth speaking to the gamekeepers again to see if they know any likely spots for a dog to get stuck, they may have experienced it over a shoot day or with their own dogs. I wish I could have been up there more but a poorly boy with tonsillitis has stopped that! Come on Kip, show yourself!

2012-06-16 19:13 JudeB

Hi - Lucy asked me to post this Fb message to you, however, with recent developments I have everything crossed that it is the wee man himself near / around gate 1 and we can all sleep well tonight !! Anyway this morning I typed. . 'I've found a dog what should I do?' in to a google search. . . this came up as the first hit. . . noticed Kip's details aren't listed, is it worth considering adding him on here ??


http://www.animalsearchuk.co.uk/

Hope beyond all hope that Kip comes home tonight xXx

2012-06-16 19:08 gefrin

walked the beach at Cresswell for a couple of miles, lots of stuff had been brought in by the heavy sea but thankfully it was mainly kelp. Later in afternoon went up to waterside park with my grandson and checked the woods by the gate and nearby fields..no luck..back again tomorrow x

2012-06-16 19:05 Sheelybobs

That was lovely Hamish's Mum! Good luck everyone for tonight! Xxx

2012-06-16 18:44 Cayugawolf

Just back from Druridge……checked down by the beach from the northernmost beach car park just before the nature reserve to the house at the end of the track. Checked in the woods where the "bed" was spotted…..nothing unfortunately….but hopping the wonderful smells from the Dubfest barbecues will tempt him out...

2012-06-16 18:39 jobadger

Lovely Hamishs mum - hope keeps us positive..... I used to check into DL in between doing other things - now I do other things in between checking into DL. You are all an inspirational people - I am in awe of you all. Please little boy - show yourself and you'll be home in no time. xx

2012-06-16 18:15 wickedweims

Thanks everyone what a amazing bunch of people, I have been in the search area today, We were at a fundraiser for NESSR today, and we have had a look around the area on the way back I am praying that this sighting comes to something as we all are praying for a sighting stay strong we will get this lovely lad home xx

2012-06-16 18:12 Hamishs mum

Seeing as day seems to be a bit of a verse/poem day I thought I would share this one with people
Hope looks for the good in people instead of harping on the worst.
Hope opens doors where despair closes them.
Hope discovers what can be done instead of grumbling about what cannot.
Hope draws its power from a deep trust in God and in the basic goodness of mankind.
Hope "lights a candle" instead of "cursing the darkness."
Hope regards problems, small or large, as opportunities.
Hope sets big goals and is not frustrated by repeated difficulties or setbacks.
Hope accepts misunderstanding as the price for serving the greater good of others.
Hope is a good loser because it has the divine assurance of final VICTORY.
We will find Kip and maybe, just maybe, today will be the day...I do hope so.

2012-06-16 17:58 b1tc403

think everyone is now praying for kips return , come on lad

2012-06-16 17:55 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Tx everyone..and Hamish mum for directing where to go...all help appreciated ...as HQ has had so many dogs in today that need actioning...team Kip you are all amazing...

2012-06-16 17:53 lezz

Were helping in the search but have had car problems otherwise we would still be with you SORRY. Keep up the good work team KIP.xxx

2012-06-16 17:52 mac'smyboy

my other half has my car tonight or i would have come join the search really hoping for some good news soon come on kip time for home where its warm and dry xxxxx

2012-06-16 17:39 kirstmc

All keeping our fingers & paws crossed that this is Kip, come on beautiful boy, it's time to go home. Wickedweims your poem is just lovely, so touching, many tears shed here. Thinking of you all and only wish I was closer to physically help! Had loads of retweets from celebs over the last few days, so hopefully if nothing else I can help raise the profile of this special boy! Come on Kip, everyone's routing for you!!! X

2012-06-16 17:26 Stella's Dad

Fingers crossed that this is the break that you all have been waiting for.

2012-06-16 17:25 Viv

sorry we have not been able to get down to help look for KIP today perhaps if hubby gets back early may get down ... nice to read that there has been a possible sighting would like it to have been a positive one .. thought of all Team KIP in that awful weather looking for this gorgeous boy you are do an amazing job ..lets hope the smell of all that food makes KIP show ....... come on KIP come home..

2012-06-16 16:48 Hamishs mum

Have just spoken to Sophie's dad about were to go and search. For people wanting to help go to gate one (main entrance) and then the watersport's car park. There is a van there with Kip's posters on and someone will tell people were to go. Be warned the weather is awful!!!!
Come on Kip everyone is getting very wet, it really is time to go home now.

2012-06-16 16:36 Tara

Really really hope it's Kip!! Please keep us posted x

2012-06-16 16:27 whinny

Going to head up and help with the search. Where would you like me to go??

2012-06-16 16:22 spaniellover

just checking in to see if any news about kip yet, hope he is found real soon xx

2012-06-16 16:19 Lucy's mum

We're on our way to help with the search. Where would be best to start?

2012-06-16 16:02 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Welcome Davescow and thanks for helping in the search last week.

2012-06-16 15:57 Davescow

Just joined the sight. I was on Holiday in Low Hauxley the week Kip went missing and did a little searching whilst walking my two Border Collies, and met Kip's owner a couple of times. Since my return home to Bolton I have been checking the sight regularly to see if Kip has been found. I must say how impressed I was with the number of people out looking for him, it did seem as though the whole dog loving community in the area had turned out, and it looks as though they are still as committed as they were. I couldn't bear the thought of losing either of my two collies, I can't imagine what Kip's mum must be going through. My heart goes out to all that are helping to search for Kip and especially his mum, good luck.

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2012-06-16 15:31 linda

I hope most people on here opt in to have emails to become a helper its so nice to feel theirs help out there if our own dogs go missing. your doing a great job Doglost

2012-06-16 15:28 Daphnesmam

yes we're also coming up in a couple of hrs to help search, sorry haven't been able to make it yesterday but did keep up to date with things on doglost, it's invaluable... xxx

2012-06-16 15:17 Nicola lab mum

Just back from helping with the search and we have tried the woods, nature reserve and field to the back left of the lake. We've not found him however there are still leads to follow and places to try! Hopefully the smell of food from all the campers will lure him out for tea :0)

2012-06-16 14:53 maggiesmam

I'll be up in about an hour, I'm picking Shazzy up on the way. Where do you want us searching?

2012-06-16 14:43 orpheous87

Just logged on here for the first time today. Hoping and praying that this sighting is Kip! Good luck everyone searching!

2012-06-16 14:41 Hamishs mum

Sophie's dad is on his way down to help search.
Are you still looking around gate one or would you like him to search anywhere else?
Come on Kip we all want you home so let someone find you.

2012-06-16 14:40 juliemeikle

Please note the donations address below is wrong it is: donations@nessr.net

not co.uk......easy mistake!

2012-06-16 14:29 merlin

I really do pray this sighting is Kip and that he is found soon. Sorry I can't join the search today but my thoughts are with you all AND OF COURSE KIP xx

2012-06-16 14:27 Shereen

veryposhpuppy PLEASE COULD YOU CALL SYLVIA ON HER MOBILE RE YOU INFO BELOW PLEASE ASAP 07846 396853
Thank you.

2012-06-16 14:22 DogLostLostdogs ScotlandSable - Regional Co-ordinator - Scotland

We posted at the same time there Sylvie.

2012-06-16 14:12 DogLostLostdogs ScotlandSable - Regional Co-ordinator - Scotland

I thought that North East Springer Spaniel Rescue NESSR were getting all the donations concerning KIP.

2012-06-16 14:10 Sylvie

Donations can be made to NESSR (Northern English Springer Spaniel Rescue), via paypal: donations@nessr.co.uk Any donations are going towards the cost involved for phone calls etc in the search.

2012-06-16 14:08 Sylvie

JUDE1. I always make a fuss of any springers, being the owner of two, I adore them, so surely that is all you need to do.

2012-06-16 14:06 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Janiejewel tx for that but we are not a charity...we dont want to be tied up with all that red tape...just want to help dogs get back to owners.

2012-06-16 13:59 Unknown

Hi Sandra. You could always donate to Dogslost, by using the "DONATE BUTTON" on the left side on here. As it is a charity, they are always grateful for any amount. I donate myself from time to time. HOPING AND PRAYING THAT THE SIGHTINGS ARE KIP. THIS WOULD MAKE EVERYONE`S DAY. KEEP US ALL POSTED.

2012-06-16 13:50 veryposhpuppy

Tree stump.

2012-06-16 13:49 veryposhpuppy

Just seen a couple of patches on flattened grass about 50 yards passed the phone box at the end of the beach road (north end) Track leads to a treat stump. Lots of shelter in there. May have been checked already though.

2012-06-16 13:22 JUDE1

god I do hope this is Kip to stop this sadness I look back on here every five mins hoping there is good news come on KIP please don't bring sadness go home where you belong and saty there good boy xx Mollie and chloe springer friends

2012-06-16 13:03 Poppy & Willow's Mum

Any news on the possible dubfest sighting??

2012-06-16 12:26 Sandra and Murphy cat

I have just recently joined DogLost and have been following Kip's story since he went missing...unfortunately i can't help in the search as i live in Scotland but my thoughts are with you Sylvia and all the helpers out looking for him,you are all doing such an amazing job and i really hope he is found safe and well very soon.It is very upsetting reading about all the missing dogs and i can hardly see for tears sometimes...Kip has touched my heart as he is blind and more vulnerable than others...i can't begin to imagine how you are feeling Sylvia and my heart goes out to you..If there's anything i can do to help,please let me know.x

p.s...Is there any way i could send a wee donation as i can't help in the search?

Please come home Kip!! It would make so many people very very happy x

2012-06-16 12:24 DogLostAngus

have just changed the wording to possible sighting so as not to confuse the issue

2012-06-16 12:12 Spangles

Even though I've been too far away to physically help, been following every spare minute, and miles can't stop me crossing everything......willing you home little man, please let today be the day you are safe and back with your lovely Mum.....go team Kip, you are amazing. All fingers toes and paws crossed x

2012-06-16 12:10 Poppy & Willow's Mum

If the lady in the camper who's providing drinks etc is mingled in with others at the event, could you leave a bowl of Kip's food outside her camper.

2012-06-16 12:08 BBKM

Afternoon Team Kip... I am praying this is Kip who has been sighted near Gate 1. I am hoping the noise from the people and the music is maybe making Kip think it is a NESSR Fair and he feels safer to come out. Remember to slowly and quietly approach him if any of you fab people see him. I am sorry I am not up there yet, can't say a time that I will get there. I will keep checking on here. Come on Kip stay safe boy, but come out and try and nick another doggies food xxx

2012-06-16 12:02 Spanielgirl

Hi JUDE1 The plight of Kip is so well known and so may people are wishing him home that I don't think any -one would mind if you simply say that your helping look for Kip and as a matter of routine are checking out every springer in sight. Any dog lover will understand and probably join.

2012-06-16 12:02 Tigermouse

Just got back from shopping and seen this. Please, please, PLEASE let this be Kip - I want to cry tears of joy not sadness.

Come on now Kip, show yourself and let people find you, you and your mum need to be together x

2012-06-16 11:58 Lizzy

Praying this is Kip, fingers, paws everything crossed! Come on beautiful boy!

2012-06-16 11:55 c/oKyloe

do you think any of the campers might leave a full bowl of dog food down, in case it is him?

2012-06-16 11:52 Tibercat

About dubfest there are a lot of friendly dogs with their owners camping. I saw the dogs being fed and the bowls not being picked up quick so I'm hoping if Kip is lurking he may be tempted to come out especially at night. There was also some BBQ and there will be even more tonight so that may draw him out too. Good luck

2012-06-16 11:51 Anns

Please, please, please be you Kip. We all love you and want you home so badly beautiful boy xxx

2012-06-16 11:49 Diane_Leeds

It says on the website that dogs must be under control ie on a lead so if the dog seen was on its own then let's hope it's Kip

2012-06-16 11:49 JUDE1

how do you approach someone if you think a dog is kip
so so many springers about!!!!!!

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2012-06-16 11:49 Spanielgirl

Feeling really positive now. Gate 1 is in the area where the search was being caried out yesterday and I am certain that it would have been concentrated there for a reason. So every bone in my body is willing Kip home. A big cook off might just do the rest. Come on Kip it's home time!

2012-06-16 11:46 Tibercat

I was are the sports car park yesterday and there is a brown n white springer camping with its owner it had a full brown face and a black collar on it with a woman with blondish hair.

2012-06-16 11:38 linda

Checked out Dubfest website you can take dogs on the site with you.so lets hope its not someone elses dog just wandering about

2012-06-16 11:35 Connel

I'm in tears here reading your poem Kate and then I read Spanielgirls letter to Kip and more tears.
Please God let it be Kip and he will be in the blue before long. Come on Kip it really is time to come home. Thinking of all you wonderful people who are trying so hard to get Kip back where he belongs xxx

2012-06-16 11:31 Sophies Dad

Will do but I really hope it will not be necessary - this just HAS to be his day!! C'mon Team Kip ........

2012-06-16 11:29 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Thanks for that Julie.....all helpers please go to the entrance at Duridge bay visitor centre...watersports car park...if he has been spotted by one person many must have seen him....just start asking everyone to keep an eye open for him...maybe get them to announce over the loud speaker system at the festival...

2012-06-16 11:28 c/oKyloe

SophiesDad - we can print some more off if needed. I just took out what we already had printed and left over from the dog club olympic torch diaplsy at Bamburgh on thursday. We haven't done Cragside so I don't know if you could perhaps call by there with some from the search party on the way back in later on...... but hoping that this latest news will mean that this won't be neccessary. COME ON KIP!!!

2012-06-16 11:25 AlphaJ

Truly hope this is Kip, come on boy, everyone wants you home! XX

2012-06-16 11:21 Julie

Gate 1 is the entrance to the watersports car park at the druridge bay visitor centre. where we were searching yesterday

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2012-06-16 11:20 whinny

Praying to god that this is him and that he will be found very soon. Gutted I can't get up there at the moment to help with the search. Will be up later today if he is still missing but hopefully I won't be needed because hopefully he will be in his nice warm house by then. x

2012-06-16 11:20 JUDE1

hOPE KIP BOY IS FOUND SOON EVERYDAY WHEN I'M OUT AND ABOUT I LOOKOUT FOR KIP EVEN LOOKING AT SPRINGERS WITH OWNERS. TAKE CARE KIP UNTILL YOU'RE FOUND XX I ALSO POSTED POSTERS AROUND AND HAVE TOLD MEMBERS OF MY SHOP TO LOOKOUT

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2012-06-16 11:19 Sophies Dad

c/oKyloe - I can print some posters off but was going to collect some from the search area this afternoon when I go over. I too live in Rothbury but haven't been to the shops in days and cant get out this morning so haven't seen that we have some up already. Good to know though. Do you want some now?

2012-06-16 11:15 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Sighted means he has been sighted and to alert people to help....we need to know where gate one of the dub fest is located...its very feasible the smells of cooking will have enticed him out...

2012-06-16 11:13 poppy

Please if there is a god let this be our beautifull boy xx

2012-06-16 11:13 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Please see sighting on earlier post of Kip at gate one of the dub fest...can anyone tell us where this is....so we can get peeps down there...

2012-06-16 11:10 c/oKyloe

Morning all...... am a bit confused - why do we now have Kip Blind sighted on the info above?? Has he been confirmed as being seen... maybe this latest post below re Dubfest sighting? Please please pray this is our lad. I can't find the post below where someone was goingt o put up posters around Rothbury..... we have got posters up in Phillips (newsagents), the butchers, the RSPCA shop and also Rothbury bakery.... but this was all I had left printed. But hopefully this is a start for this area..... we live here and my car is still plastered in his beautuful face for all to see.

2012-06-16 11:08 poppy

Tears again beautifull poem wickedweims .have copied and put on face book .I hope and pray today is the day this beautifull boy comes home.my heart goes out to sylvia and kip and all the wonderfull people who are helping in the search Please come home beautifull boy xx

2012-06-16 11:08 Poppy & Willow's Mum

Pleeeeaasseee be Kip xxx

2012-06-16 11:05 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Helper giving out leaflets at the dubfest has just been approached by a man who saw a spaniel on its own at gate one of the dub festival 2 hours ago....he is making his way there now...have alerted Sylvia...anyone know where gate 1 is....

2012-06-16 11:03 Unknown

I've bumped Kip in anticipation of any radio coverage we may get.

2012-06-16 10:49 jobadger

Swore there wouldn't be any tears today......

2012-06-16 10:36 wickedweims

Thanks Ian you have been amazing with your efforts with the thermal image camera,along with everyone who has gone out within minutes of me contacting them everyone is hoping this is the day
x

2012-06-16 10:33 bigdavesdad

Poem is on my desktop now Kate-we are all achieving something because at work, in the street and by Facebook the first words always said to me are "any news on KIP"-will get back out when off call x

2012-06-16 10:20 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Morning team Kip....was up in London yesterday for a meeting with the website guys....you are all doing a great job...

2012-06-16 10:14 Sheelybobs

Good luck! Hope you find Kip today! Xxxx

2012-06-16 10:12 DogLostMillypod (Chris) - Administrative Volunteer

Good luck with the search today everyone.Come on Kip time to go home.x
A Lovely poem wickedweims cried when i saw it on Quigleys page in tears again.xx

2012-06-16 10:12 Sophies Dad

Oh glory, I was just getting over Spanielgirls post and then read your poem Wickedweims!

2012-06-16 10:09 Spanielgirl

Just wrote what I think.
biccy of course I don't mind go for it.

2012-06-16 10:07 Sophies Dad

Spanielgirl that is so lovely and fitting. You only needed to meet him once to know he is so special and then you are hooked on him. Sylvia and Kip are meant to be together and that is why we all care so much and are working to reunite them. As you say he has done his bit in making this world a better place all he needs to do now is to let us find him. Can't get there this morning but will be out this afternoon if necessary. Good luck everyone. x

2012-06-16 10:01 Tigermouse

Good luck with the search today everyone, thinking of you all and keeping everything tightly crossed that today's the day Kip comes home.

2012-06-16 10:00 biccy

Hope you don't mind Spanielgirl but your message is lovely so I'm copying and pasting on forums/facebook etc

2012-06-16 09:59 wickedweims

Good morning all, Well this is the morning that we hope that we fine Kip,Regards dubfest I think it may help in our search for Kip he may be drawn to show himself well the music is on There is another missing dog on doglost called quigley and earlier this month I found a poem that i posted on his page i am now posting it on kips page as i think it has some meaning.

I’m sorry I got lost,
It wasn’t meant to be
I will try and explain
And hope you
Can forgive me

It was so lovely in the sun.
Running free, chasing leaves
I was having so much fun.

Jumping and climbing
I could have done it all day.
When I stopped and looked around,
I had lost my way.

I want you to know,
It was nothing you have done.
I just got carried away
With playing in the sun.

I'll never stop looking
For a way back home,
And promise you this
No more will I roam

I still feel your love for me,
Deep within my heart.
You must think that too,
So we are never far apart.

It may be all we have for now
And that’s enough for me.
For when I walk back
through the door
I’ll be wanting my tea.

A huge thanks to all who are searching and xposting and contacting anyone thay can to help in the search for kip
WE WILL GET HIM HOME

Wickedweims xx

2012-06-16 09:40 Lizzy

Good luck today everyone, thinking of you all. Hoping that today is the day that Kip is home with his mum

2012-06-16 09:35 Spanielgirl

A message for KIP

I do not know you our your owner Sylvia but I do know that you are a very special and much loved boy whose disappearence has sent a message to the human race that we can work together, care for and about each other and stand united together. That job is done Kip so now it's your time. I am certain you have found somewhere safe to shelter but pls be brave it's time to come out now. We want you home.
Good luck every one today xxxxx

Last edited: 2012-06-16 09:46:20 by Spanielgirl

2012-06-16 09:34 bigdavesdad

Hope today brings good news and wishing searchers,tweeters and campaigners all the very best-keep it up

2012-06-16 09:10 ClaireC

As I live down South and not much help in searching for your beloved Kip, but has anybody thought of contacting the organiser(s) of Dubfest to perhaps make an announcement that he is lost in the area and to keep a lookout for him? This request may be listened to more sympathetically by perhaps the PR person from Doglost. If this has already been tried then my apologies. I do most sincerely hope and pray that your dog is found safely and long to see him in the blue.My thoughts are with you constantly and keep strong. x

2012-06-16 09:08 biccy

Pick of the pops with Tony Blackburn 1pm-3pm http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/pick-of-the-pops/contact/ is adding these links helpful for anyone?? Someone like to take up another station and do the same? the more messages to each the better and it maybe quicker rather than us all searching.

Last edited: 2012-06-16 09:11:06 by biccy

2012-06-16 09:06 biccy

Thoughts are with everyone searhing today in the rain. My target for today is to contact each radio programme on this weekend especially radio 2 asking for a mention. I've just asked Graham Norton like Julie so if he gets lots of messages in the next hour he's more likely to do it. Is it worth someone offical from doglost contacting him giving a phone number as he makes telephone calls on air?????? This is the link to contact Graham Norton for this mornings programme 10am-12pm http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/graham-norton/contact/ Will add more !!

2012-06-16 08:59 jobadger

Thought about you all immediately when I woke. Take care in today's weather - I wish you well Kip - and all your searchers - and your mum. I hope your boy's home today... xx

2012-06-16 08:52 Julie

I have just contacted the Graham Norton radio Show, as he is a dog lover I am hoping that if he sees it he will publicise for us. Contacting papers, tv and radio is something that those too far away to help with the search can do to help. As there is a possibility that if Kip was picked up by a holidaymaker he could be anywhere in the country. Hoping to get along later, unfortunately have other commitments for the most of the day.

Last edited: 2012-06-16 08:57:50 by Julie

2012-06-16 08:39 maggiesmam

Camsta yes that's the Hadston Scaurs car park

2012-06-16 08:35 Roobys mum

Has anyone contacted Felton flying club to do search from air ?

2012-06-16 08:09 Unknown

Hi Sylvia. Would like to wish you all the luck in the world in the search for your boy. Take care, and others too. Alas I live in the Midlands, so am unable to help in the search. Good Luck. Jane, Lucy, Kathy, and Roger. Fingers and poaws xd.

2012-06-16 07:31 Camsta106

Is the hadston scaurs the. Car park to the right of the t junction

2012-06-16 07:25 Inkie's Mum

Wishing you all the best of luck in finding Kip today, your weather isn't great, so please make sure you wrap up warm, and eat and drink plenty. Kip's likely to be tucked up somewhere safe and warm, especially if there's a lot of music from Dubfest, he isn't likely to show himself so it's down to you fantastic searchers to do the looking. Stay strong Sylvia xx

2012-06-16 01:04 ash4becks

sylvia take care of yourself and anyone else walking around , all the extra walking about probs taking it out of you with will not be helping with lack of sleep, might be that you need bit more food in system to keep you going that bit more hoping for a good nights sleep for you all x

dont no if this has been explored or if any of these are available to be used from other rescues etc , might narrow search area down

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pixel-Digital-Scouting-Wildlife-Camera/dp/B004UBSPNO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1339671573&sr=8-1

thinking about you lovely lad x

Last edited: 2012-06-16 01:22:12 by ash4becks

2012-06-16 01:04 michael_w

It's fine Kate no worries, i got the number i need and have contacted them...

2012-06-16 00:52 wickedweims

Sorry sylvia I pinked comment as it contained a mobile phone number maybe contact through pm by nessr forum
x

2012-06-16 00:29 Sylvia

Oh, it's YOU!!! Had no idea what your surname was. Thank you xxx

2012-06-16 00:27 michael_w

No probs, leave it with me, will ring them first thing tomorrow and see you at hadston asap.

2012-06-16 00:24 Sylvia

Off for another early night ;-)
Is it true that sleep deprivation brings on hallucinations? Hope to see my big handsome lad tonight then. Miss you so much, Kip, my very special boy. Come and find us in the morning. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-16 00:23 michael_w

Yes on nessr as michael_w and on facebook - michael wells. My number is 07********* Get in touch whichever way you want. Give my number to them if easier. (edited by essj- i have mobile number copied if you need it Sylvia)

Last edited: 2012-06-16 05:56:35 by ESSJ - Area Co-ordinator Rutland

2012-06-16 00:18 Sylvia

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2012-06-16 00:15 michael_w

Where in choppington Sylvia? I can....

2012-06-16 00:14 mflbcbb

Sylvia. I can do that in my way home if no one else free but as you know I am at work so may be nearer 11 I get there. For everyone else same as today. Kip mobile will be there to
Warm up, dry off and get a hot drink x

2012-06-16 00:11 Sylvia

Hi. Could anyone pick up some posters tomorrow morning in Choppinton, please? After 8 but would like then to be at Druridge (Hadston Scaurs car park) as soon after 10 as poss. If that fits in with your plans please let me know, Thanks xx

2012-06-16 00:08 Lolabud

wickedweims the company is Ashington taxis. We also have a shop/office on the high street that could be postered. I`m working all day tomorrow if someone could either drop a poster off or fax one over I could run a few copies up from it

2012-06-16 00:07 michael_w

Apologies for not getting out tonight, being in the house has been an odd experience and i have not stopped thinking about the little lad all night.....a big well done though to everyone that braved the the best of what the british weather can throw at us today!

I've spoken to a couple of guys who will be involved in an organised shoot in Delaval (on the Blagdon estate i think) this weekend and they have promised to pass the message and poster onto as many people as they can over the weekend, they will also be speaking to some of the fishers from Seaton Sluice and asking them to be aware. One of them told me a story about how they lost a Shepherd and after 6 weeks they were almost ready to give up the hunt, when he appeared at a house not far from where he went missing. The old lady there told him that it had been there all along but she didnt know what to do with him......there is still hope and there is a message there that we can't stop raising awareness, someone somewhere might just need a little nudge.....

We start again tomorrow, good luck everyone, lets get Kip home where he so needs to be!

2012-06-15 23:50 wickedweims

lolabud if you could give us the name of the taxi company i will be in touch many thanks

2012-06-15 23:47 Lolabud

I`ve been constantly checking the posts on your search for Kip and would love to offer any help where I can. I noticed there was possible sightings in Ashington and I think DaveS mentioned about taxi companies in Northumberland putting some posters about. I work for a taxi firm and I`m sure the boss wouldn`t mind putting some up in the cars and the office and some lads could distribute them on the ranks. We operate 24hrs and cover all up the coast x

2012-06-15 23:38 wickedweims

Thank you all for the lovely comments I would do anything in my power to get kip safely back to sylvia, I am now in the search area off to a fundraiser for NESSR in the morning then off to see sylvia and other NESSR helpers who have all like everyone else looking for this lad have given there hearts and souls into bringing kip home x

2012-06-15 23:30 DaveS

I bombarded them on FB Nik, pretty dissapointing ...

2012-06-15 23:27 Unknown

Shazzy, could you please contact me @ doglostpr@btinternet.com

2012-06-15 23:25 Unknown

I have contacted every presenter on Real, Metro & BBC Newcastle who has a show between now and Monday evening. I've also contacted Radio 4's Morning Live, although I couldn't find any reference to a strand on missing dogs.

2012-06-15 23:11 DaveS

First reply back, from Horse (Rusty Singleton), just knew she'd help!! ... she has put it on her FB and on twitter, she has a massive following .... YES!

2012-06-15 23:10 wickedweims

The base of the search area for tomorrow (SAT) will be back at hadston scaurs as there is no room else where due to dubfest.
If you are planning on searching please meet us there first from 10.00am
Once again both NESSR and Sylvia send huge thanks to everyone who has been searching today particularly in view of the awful weather,also huge thanks for all you ideas and messages of support
Please be assured we are following up every lead and suggestion That will bring our boy safely back home
x
Once again

2012-06-15 23:06 merlin

Sorry I couldn't get out searching tonight but will be praying that this is the night when Kip finds his way home. Good luck to Team Kip X

2012-06-15 23:00 Unknown

Ive e mailed radio 4 saturday live in case no-one got to do it...hope it has some luck
I do hope Kip is found very soon he's always in outr thoughts, get home lovely boy....xxxx

2012-06-15 22:47 susan

I was wondering if anyone has spoken to the Tyne Tunnel offices? We came through to help with the search last night (we live south of the tunnel) but unfortunately can't get through tonight and so have been thinking of anything that might help, so thought about speaking to the tunnel operators and asking if we can put posters on the toll booths (will increase the size of the posters obviously). If this hasn't been done, I can do this tomorrow and will report back on the outcome. Can someone just give me the nod, so I know it's not already been asked? Should also be back through tomorrow night to continue helping with the search. Got everything crossed for tonight's search. X

2012-06-15 22:44 DaveS

Its a long shot, but I've just private messaged two of my all time fav singers, both dog lovers to see if they can pull any strings and get this on the national box ... can anyone else follow suit, I think it's worth a shot

2012-06-15 22:34 Unknown

Kate, you really are a star, you must all be exhausted, but none more so than you and Sylvia. Thankyou for keeping us all posted - all over the country we are rooting for you and hanging on every post made. Sending a big hug from East Anglia xx

2012-06-15 22:23 Shazzy

Kate, you are an absolute star! If there is anything I can do to help you please let me know x

2012-06-15 22:14 wickedweims

We have had a number of sightings but nothing that we can confirm but if we get any we obviously will post
There is a lot of work going on behind the scenes such as working with psychics
and we are following up every lead and phone call I have had over 500 phone call in the last week which have all been loged and we have a log of everything that has been done
x

2012-06-15 22:08 DaveS

I'm getting feedback from postings I've made, a few asking for areas where there has been positive SIGHTINGS, can anyone help identify these, I think they should be boldly repeated

2012-06-15 22:07 loobeelu

Re: radio 4, i hope you have some luck. I stopped to text them about Kip last Sat morning on my way over to join the search (text 84844) but nothing was mentioned. I'll be listening this week , hoping his story is told and that he is found safe and well. x

2012-06-15 21:52 wickedweims

gefrin
meeting at the watersports car park,hoping that all the people and the music from dubfest will make kip show himself people will be there from 10.00 in the morning but i will post when i have more details please bear with me as i am at a fundraiser for nessr tomorrow and searching for kip on sunday x

2012-06-15 21:40 gefrin

What are the search plans for tomorrow?..because of the dubfest I was just going to stick to the beach and dunes but will happily go where ever you need the help most ...

2012-06-15 21:39 spaniellover

just checking in for any news, oh kip come on boy show your self and those lovely people looking for you will take you home to your mum, she waiting for you x

2012-06-15 21:35 Shazzy

Evening Team Kip. Just emailed a guy I know who works at BBC and he said that he would try and mention it when he is in work next week. He also said that we should ring/email (which I know some people have probably already done)and to contact Look North, not BBC in London. He said that all the stories are about the Torch at the moment, but he'd see what he could find out. I'm happy to email/call if you'd like me to, but I'd want to check I was saying the right thing first if anyone wanted to run through it with me first. S x

2012-06-15 21:34 wickedweims

Stellas dad, Yes it has been checked out,Sophies dad We should have more posters for you to pick up I will let you know where from asap
Dave M The search in the morning is centered on the general area of todays search
the watersports car park

2012-06-15 21:16 DaveM

What are the plans for searching tomorrow.


I have been going round some shooters & gamekeepers asking them to keep a watch for Kip. Also gave out some flyers at the Olympic torch event at Whitley Bay

Last edited: 2012-06-15 21:18:54 by DaveM

2012-06-15 21:14 Sophies Dad

Nothing seen at Alnmouth Beach tonight (I think I'm happy about that really, if you know what I mean) but was only able to cover the area between the Car Park and northwards up to the rocks. However, even though the weather is very poor there were quite a few brave souls who were determined to enjoy their holidays come what may and would have covered more of the beach.

The Dandelion Cafe now has been postured and they have kindly agreed to hold a few posters in reserve, so to speak, so we can direct anyone who needs one to them. I will drop off more as and when I get over that way. I have also postured the remaining Golf Club and pleased to see that the vast majority of posters have appeared in the windows of the shops I didn't actually get to speak to last night.

Wickedweims, I would be glad to have some more posters and get them up and about. I will poster Rothbury with them as soon as I can and also ask Cragside House if they will take some in their shop and house. Lots of visitors around even though the weather is not so good.

Have had a positive réponse from my ex-colleague and friend at Guide Dogs and I have emailed the necessary links to her to pass on to all those girls and boys while they are out training dogs and Clients. The 'grapevine' will soon spread it throughout the country.

The weather may be grotty, there may be a few more people and noise in the search areas than we would like, the torch may have come and gone but Team Kip are still there working their little socks off (albeit damp socks!) to get this little lad home in the warm and dry. C'mon Kip, pecker up little lad we need to see you. x

2012-06-15 21:12 Stella's Dad

Was the caravan site and surrounding area at Amble ever checked out/informed/postered?

2012-06-15 21:10 wickedweims

There will be posters available to hand out at dubfest tomorrow but please if you intend to go to poster please if poss can you print some off yourselves by clicking on the doglost link as we do not want to run out many thannks

2012-06-15 20:57 jobadger

@Mo - I've contacted all vets (including all of the Croft surgeries) (295 practices throughout the 5 counties of the NE. I'm now extending to Scotland, the west of the UK and the Yorkshires. I'm working from a national database of all UK vets which is continually being added to and was compiled for another lost doggie (who is still missing) Cheers. xx

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2012-06-15 20:54 Inkie's Mum

You are all continuing to do a fantastic job, and it's heartening seeing so many suggestions and offers of help. I've F/b'd tweeted and spoken to SS owners in Hampshire, asking them to pass on info to FB groups or forums, and it's bringing such awareness to the forefront of people's minds that will hopefully jog someone's memory and click a certain piece of information that will assist in finding Kip... he's certainly going to be like royalty when he's found!

2012-06-15 20:41 wickedweims

We have a large amount of posters that should be with kips owner in the morning if anyone would like to help distribute the posters please post here and i will post all the information that you need to know later hope this helps
x

2012-06-15 20:40 Northern English Springer Spaniel RescueNESSR

Huge thanks to Wendy who will collect flyers via Rose and take them to the Dubfest on Sunday,,,just trying to sort coverage for tomorrow,,,,,
I am unable to do tomorrow due to being at a NESSR event but will be there Sunday,,

2012-06-15 20:39 wickedweims

dizzaloo, NESSR Have covered printing costs and phone calls etc, if you would like to donate to NESSR who are a registerd charity you can by paypal the address is
donations@nessr.net

thank you

2012-06-15 20:35 Gypsy

Hi TheOldDogListener.
Kip was registered on the animalwardens site on the 9th June x

2012-06-15 20:35 Tigermouse

My friend in Carlisle has emailed Springhill Farm camp site near Seahouses, he stayed there a while ago (before Kip went missing) and said the owners were nice people so they may be willing to put a poster up in their reception area and pass on the details to any campers/caravanners currently on site. I don't know how far away Seahouses is in relation to where Kip went missing but it may help.

2012-06-15 20:22 orpheous87

I've been tweeting throughout the day on my breaks and lunch hour. Managed to get retweet from Emily Atack off The Inbetweeners and Oliver Phelps (George Weasley from Harry Potter) who have nearly 400,000 followers between them, as well as a few dog related twitter accounts. Just eating tea and then going to carry on emailing doggy type places.

2012-06-15 20:20 Alig

Just had a thought. You know those people put cards on your windscreen when you are in the shops. Everyone does shopping - put posters on the windscreen ( maybe reduce the size or make small cards)and take an area each and go for it !! xxxx

2012-06-15 20:15 Lucy's mum

Having recently found out about little KIP's plight I live at Longhorsley so have been along to Linden Hall Hotel and the pub and they have kindly agreed to put up posters. My thinking is that if people are here on holiday and out and about they may spot him. In the morning I will ask the Golf Club shop if they too will put up a poster and will ask the local village shops and pubs in Longhorsly and Longframlington if they would do the same. We also have a Residents Group here so will forward details to them. I'm not especially religious but am praying frantically for KIP's safe return.

2012-06-15 20:13 mo

I know you say you have contacted many vets and wasn't sure if you included Croft Vets. I have just emailed them and asked if they could find their way to emailing all partners. I do hope the listen. They are a large concern now and have many partners

2012-06-15 20:10 Shelley

Great job done Sophies Dad on the Alnmouth posters. I've given a few out today or people to put in their car windows. Our Postie (Alnmouth) also took one & said she'd pass it round the Alnwick depot.
Also went to Felton & dropped one into The Running Fox (already one in Post Office window). Had a drive around, but it was very quiet due to the rain & wind. Anyone know Longstaffs? Their mini-buses seem to cover a lot of ground around this area - they are Amble based, I think? A poster in each vehicle would certainly help to spread the word. It is the Alnmouth Arts Festival weekend here next weekend - lots of people pass through - maybe some smaller posters for putting on car windscreens would work? Sorry - I have no way to print here & it's 30p per poster at the P.O. :-(
Hopefully Kip will be safely home long before next weekend & we won't need to, but if not I am very willing to help. All info from my Psychic was & continues to be passed through to the relevant people - I am quite sure that they are looking into every bit of information provided - let's continue to pass on as much as we can. So proud to be part of such a caring group of people - the way you guys are working to help find Kip has restored my faith in human nature- good on yer all!

2012-06-15 19:59 Unknown

Checked in hoping, really hoping for good news.... Like others on this site, I'm interested what the outcome was from the psychic? It's been mentioned so many times, just wondered if any of the info was helpful?
So in awe of all of you up there (I'm in Suffolk) doing all you can to help Sylvia, especially Kate. If my dog went missing I'd really want you guys on my side! Hope tonight brings a result.

2012-06-15 19:51 lezz

Kip link is back at the top of facebook. hope he is found soon as he will be looling for huge cuddles. xxxxxx

2012-06-15 19:47 TheOldDogListener

sorry for double post

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2012-06-15 19:47 TheOldDogListener

Please pass this onto Silvia Kips Mum, asap !
as the number is maned now, I've just spoken to the dog wardens
on 0845 241 7253 and emailed details on info@animalwardens.co.uk
The lady there was brilliant and "looked" as far as she could do, (data protection) to see if Kip had been registered with any Dog Wardens and onto this site,
So far, NO details have been posted.
She cannot take details herself, they have to come from a Dog Warden, Or Kips owner, She also needs his owners address and post code, Via Silvia that way she can then (have a sneeky look ;) ) but also direct Silvia to a Dog Warden in her area, or near enough who is using this site as not all Wardens do!!! (sigh)
They can then upload the details onto this site which is shared by Dog wardens all over the UK.
If someone is in direct contact with silvia can they pass on this message please. I will also email her the details via Facebook

There was one there who I thought could be KIP but turns out it wasn't as owners in Manchester had been contacted and didn't want him back, and the dog wasn't blind...
I have emailed and sent messages to all my Dog grooming friends via forums & Facebook, and keep updating.

2012-06-15 19:29 gefrin

went down to the watersport park and had a short walk around the otherside of the lake, to be honest I didnt stay long, with the noise and comotion from the dubfest didnt think any animal would want to show its face. Walked the dunes and beach instead, with no luck. Think I'll stick to searching the beach and dunes while the dubfest is on if thats ok

2012-06-15 19:24 Unknown

Sorry to see Kip is still missing. Has the owner thought of contacting a psychic? I have been reading a book by Tony Stockwell, called Psychic files, and he tells of a lady desperate to find her missing staffie Harry (Does have a happy ending) by looking at photos of the dog, he managed to track Harry down, who had been left to starve by her ex out of spite. This was Essex/Suffolk border a year or two back; Both Harry and his owner Trudy were happily reunited. Tony Stockwell1s details can be found on line. Just a thought.

2012-06-15 19:24 The Black Dog Baker

Seeing the mentions of Radio 4 below, I've had a RT for Kip on Twitter today from Corrie Corfield, one of the R4 newsreaders/continuity announcers. The same tweet went to Clare Balding & Alice Arnold (Clare Balding's other half & another R4 newsreader).

If you are contacting Radio 4, might not do any harm to mention that you believe Corrie Corfield is already aware.

2012-06-15 18:41 Unknown

just about to, it was my own deadline if no-one else did it but you will have more info than me so are you ok to do it..age and history are always interest points.also info on what to do if the find him etc. if you go into radio 4 you will find the link and click on contact us and enter details and 1000 words.is that ok. thanks

2012-06-15 18:36 cani1

Has anyone tried contacting dogworld newspaper or our dogs see if they can run a story.

2012-06-15 18:16 slabcabbage

Just checked in hoping to see if Kip was in the blue.
Can you please tell us if the mediums have be able to help.
Come on sweetheart everyone wants you home.
Stay safe Kip xx

2012-06-15 18:12 Unknown

Fluffylegs, did you manage to do the Radio 4 bit ? I'm only just back and fearing that the deadline's gone.

2012-06-15 17:56 Camsta106

Any searches tonight ?

2012-06-15 17:42 Northern English Springer Spaniel RescueNESSR

Fluffylegs,,I had a call about Kip being in a pound down south,,as I rescue Springers,,we said yes to him,,and a few members transported him to NESSR's care,,
he had ,had 3 homes..he had been born blind,,and to be honest I think old owners found it too hard to cope,,,Kip is now about 5 yo,,,and he was Rehomed To Sylvia just under 2 years ago,,,Sylvia already had a NESSR dog,,Belle,,so it was a perfect match,,he had another dog to help him along,,,Kip came on leaps and bounds,,and manages very well...he is a very special dog,,yes all NESSR dogs are special,,,but Kip is just a delight,,loves people,,I think he has touched so many of us,,,hence so many helping to find him,, and I for one could never be able to thank people enough,,and like us all I am willing him back home,,,hope this helps,,,Cynthia for NESSR

Last edited: 2012-06-15 17:43:48 by NESSR

2012-06-15 17:08 Unknown

i'll do the radio 4 thing but dont know much about kip to give them the background such as how old he is and Im guessing he was a rescue pup placed with sylvia if someone had a min to pop thAT INFO ON HERE IT WOULD . HELP THE HUMAN INTEREST SIDE FOR THE PROGRAMME. Thanks

2012-06-15 17:00 Sylvie

Dizzaloo, see NESSR post below. All donations are going towards phone calls etc in search for kip.

2012-06-15 16:43 Tigermouse

I've emailed a friend in Carlisle, he said he will print out Kip's details and take to local vets. He also suggested contacting the Cumbria branch of the RSPCA is it was their officials who were at Appleby fair

2012-06-15 16:38 Dizzaloo

Hi, are donations directly through the NESSR website all just going to the same thing or are the direct PayPal donations specifically for the Kip search?

2012-06-15 16:34 Sophies Dad

Just about to set off Sylvie so will try and get one to them. Hamish's Mum has just contacted Coquet Island who were not aware so we have asked them to keep a look out and also sent them the link to Doglost and Poster. She is just emailing National Trust now to ask them to keep a watch on the Farne's and area around there. Just covering all the bases. Will post later when we get home.

2012-06-15 16:31 Camsta106

Anyone know we're the search is ?

2012-06-15 16:31 Camsta106

Anyone know we're the search is ?

2012-06-15 16:31 Camsta106

Anyone know we're the search is ?

2012-06-15 16:26 Northern English Springer Spaniel RescueNESSR

Bywell and surrounding area's have just had a leaflet drop,,,,and as we have a huge shoot on up there at the moment,,leaflets have been passed around,,,

2012-06-15 16:24 Northern English Springer Spaniel RescueNESSR

Sylvie ,,the paypal for NESSR is donations@nessr.net thank you,,,,anything donated will go towards phone bills etc, as none could expect Wickedweims to cover this,,,,again huge thanks for all that has been done and is still getting done to help find Kip,,,,xxx

2012-06-15 16:19 Sylvie

Hi Sophies Dad. Just spoke to The Dandelion, they are not open at present but there is someone there if it is no problem for you to take a poster in. Otherwise they are open tomorrow and I could pop along there. They are in the street by the huge carpark by beach. Many thanks. Let me know if you do it or not.

2012-06-15 16:16 Camsta106

Where is the search to night ? Plz

2012-06-15 16:10 Sophies Dad

Sylvie, I think that one escaped by the look of it. Unless of course the entrance is in the main street through other buildings. I did go into an entrance way and pop one in a post box but can't remember the name of the place and another won't hurt will it. I am going to search the beach in a short while with Hamish's Mum and could drop a poster into the Dandelion while we are there if it saves you a journey.

2012-06-15 16:05 Sylvie

wickedweims, what was the name for the donation by paypal to NESSR please?

2012-06-15 15:55 maggiesmam

If you think of anyone worth contacting then just go for it. If they've already been contacted I'm sure they won't mind in the circumstances. The sooner we get the word out to as many people as possible the better. It just takes 1 chance sighting to get him home to his mam

2012-06-15 15:51 Sylvie

Did the gentleman who postered Alnmouth the other day get one put up in The Dandelion, if not I'll go and do that tomorrow.

2012-06-15 15:47 DaveS

Smelliesmum: I did a search on fb for Northumberland & Newcastle taxi and msg'd or posted to all I could find but dare say not all are on FB, then just typed in Northumberland and posted away to as many again regardless of who they were ...

2012-06-15 15:38 smelliesmum

What about local taxi firms they'll meet a varied range of people and driving around many streets.
And possibly local delivery firms

2012-06-15 15:31 Hamishs mum

Just had a thought and haven't seen it mentioned on here but may have missed it - Has Coquet Island been checked/informed??

Last edited: 2012-06-15 16:05:56 by Hamishs mum

2012-06-15 15:11 orpheous87

I emailed Kip's poster to a few groomers etc. last night and have had replies from Doggiedazzler in Stockton and K9 Pursuits which covers Stockton and Aycliffe to say that they'll put the poster up. I'll email a few more tonight when I get home from work and tomorrow I'll try and get a poster to my local petshop.

2012-06-15 15:10 NorthernSkySunrise

Have sent out posters and emails. Hope there's some news today, come on Kip where are you?

2012-06-15 15:09 elfie 2575

what about ad trader think ads are free there will be dead line not sure when they out can check it out if needed

2012-06-15 15:00 mflbcbb

Hi. I am still at the watersports car park at druridge if anyone wants to dry off or have a hot drink. I am blending in with all the other vans here for dub fest! I am parked near the portaloos and have a kip poster in my windscreen. Will be here till about 1900 then haw to leave for work
Marn

2012-06-15 14:59 mjky73

I was given some links by someone on Twitter to Borders radio and Berwick Animal Rescue Kennel (BARK) I have contacted both and Bark have put a link to this page on their FB page and ask to be kept updated. Not heard back from the radio station yet.

2012-06-15 14:55 DaveS

The DOGLOST link appears to have vanished from the front page on Facebook?????

2012-06-15 14:42 Ailsa

When I was little we use to have a neighbour with a puppy who often got out the door and ran away. They use to get his food bowl and bang a spoon on it and he would come running back. Don't know if this would work for Kip but might be worth a try, especially as it uses sound not sight. Hopefully his usual food bowl is metal or ceramic (don't think a plastic bowl would make enough noise).

2012-06-15 14:42 Unknown

I have just looked up how to get Kip featured on the radio 4 saturday morning live prog and is someone goes into te site and clicks on contact us you can put 1000 words on a topic and it will be read out. it wld be best done from someone close to the situation but if no-one has replied here by 6pm today to say they have done it, I will in order not to miss the opportunity..hope this is ok?? well done with all your busy tasks for Kip today do so hope he will be found very soon xxx for Kip

2012-06-15 14:32 Unknown

Has anyone contacted radio 4 as I suggested earlier in week as they do an animal lost section on saturday mornings and interview people this is national

2012-06-15 13:48 Sue

I live in Killingworth and have just had, Dave, the Ringtons man at the door. He's from Ashington and delivers all round Druridge, Cresswell and Ashington areas. He was aware of Kip and had seen posters in various places. He said he will keep his eyes and ears open. He said he will pass on to the other drivers. Hope this helps.

2012-06-15 13:42 poppy

i have also voted for kip. http://www.thenortheastdogdirectory.co.uk/index.php?content=dog-gallery
come on bonny boy we all need you home xx

2012-06-15 13:34 bjoyce23

My brother in law works for Arriva who run the bus route up to Amble from Ashington, they are going to get the poster on as many of the buses as possible starting this afternoon. The office clerk is also emailing the other depots to ask them to do the same. Fingers crossed someone will have seen him!

2012-06-15 13:30 carling210

Kip gets a mention in the Daily Telegrafh.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/olympics/torch-relay/9285954/Today-with-the-torch-Day-28-Alnwick-to-Newcastle-upon-Tyne.html

2012-06-15 13:29 loobeelu

already contacted Julie. x

2012-06-15 13:23 Julie

Just got home and had welcome hot bath, we were out from 8 till 11, going through the area Sylvia had suggested, including scrambling through woods and undergrowth. Then finished with a walk on the beach to check there too.
Has anyone been in touch with the council cleansing department, just in case they have had to collect him, or the railway, again one of the drivers may have seen him. Will be back as soon as we can

Last edited: 2012-06-15 13:24:30 by Julie

2012-06-15 13:22 Connel

Just a thought - it might be worthwhile emailing a Poster to the Mart at Thirsk, they have fortnightly Auctions on a Tuesday night and there are always a lot of travellers there.

2012-06-15 13:21 loobeelu

That's the rescue centres , dog warden , vets and pet shops all got posters near me. I'll contact as many dog trainers / walkers etc i know too. I'm travelling south on Sunday towards Manchester so i will stop anywhere i can and give posters there too. Been asking for people all over the UK to do the same on Facebook page and constantly reminding people to use doglost if they have information. WW - did you hear from my friends who offered to help last night yet?x

2012-06-15 13:12 animal lover

Thanks for the link Claire & Jasper. I have voted. http://www.thenortheastdogdirectory.co.uk/index.php?content=dog-gallery

2012-06-15 13:08 Sophies Dad

Just back home from a very wet and windy morning around the country park area. Unfortunately, not a sign of Kip, his coat or any clues whatsoever. That doesn't mean to say he is not there it just means we haven't found him yet. Another search was about to start as I was leaving. Sorry, marny didn't realise you were there for the search thought you were there for the festival. Great job everyone, keep going and big thanks to Owl and Whisper. Thought I might go over to Alnmouth/Warworth area again tonight to have another look along the beaches unless there is some other important area to search.

2012-06-15 13:05 Unknown

I'll deal with Metro and BBC Newscastle. But would suggest helpers tweet and post on FB pages: bbcnewcastle and metroradiouk.

2012-06-15 13:05 Connel

Should add that I'll be down in Thirsk in 3 weeks and if Kip is still missing then I'll stick up a Poster at Gretna Services and take some down with me for shops in and around Thirsk. Hopefully they won't be needed because Kip will be safe and sound at home by then xxxx

2012-06-15 13:03 Elaine

Some friends of mine are musicians and will be playing at Dubfest over the weekend. I've asked them if they could give Kip a mention during their sets for the benefit of those who haven't noticed all the posters, hopefully he'll be home before then

2012-06-15 13:01 Connel

Have emailed my friend in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, who works for Care in the Community and I know she visits a traveller site on the outskirts of Thirsk. Have emailed her the link to Doglost and hopefully she willask around. These Travellers may have been at Appleby or know someone who was.
I know someone was emailing Vets in Yorkshire ......... have you emailed Skeldale Veterinary Centre in Thirsk ........ don't want to do it if it has already been done. Come on Kip time to show your beautiful face and come on home. You are all doing an amazing job and the dedication you have all shown makes me so proud of the Doglost Community and not forgeting the complete strangers who have joined in the search.

2012-06-15 12:56 Unknown

I have finally heard back from Network Rail. (Four days is too long.) They have had no reports of a dog resembling Kip near Widdrington station. Maintenance crews are now aware.

2012-06-15 12:52 elfie 2575

as far as iam aware the Appleby fair is finished but i did have word with my local rspca he live near me said they are aware he would personaly let them know in area he his missing, i spoke to a traviler last night said she new some up there and said she will let them know, iam not pally with traviler there one in my kids school she is ok to speak to. but iam keeping eyes open i live 20min from fair but iam not able to get down.

2012-06-15 12:33 maggiesmam

Well done Owl & Wispa, you deserve a rest both of you. It was a privilege to meet you both, Maggie enjoyed her game of chase on the beach. Hopefully the scents you've picked up will come to fruition x

2012-06-15 12:33 DaveS

Just had a response from Stagecoach North East, Steve Forster Commercial Officer who has said he'll do his best to help us out - obviously I'm nowhere the area but hope they will put posters on buses ticket offices etc. I've tried Metro Radio on several occasions email and FB, maybe someone local could pile on more pressure,

2012-06-15 12:28 Claire and Jasper

Owl, hope you get a rest too. Thank you doesn't begin to cover it xxx

2012-06-15 12:26 mjky73

Sounds like everyone is doing a great job. I am starting to get tweets from strangers in other areas asking if he's been found and passing his details on to their friends etc. Pip who used to do the weather on Tyne Tees retweet my message last night. I don't think anyone should worry about treading on other peoples toes. The more emails, phone calls etc papers radio stations etc get from different people the more likely they are to realise there's a story there. Keep it up TEAM KIP. Love to Syliva, stay strong Xx

2012-06-15 12:21 DogLostOwl

The travellers in the area know about Kip and are watching out for him.

2012-06-15 12:19 cani1

If he was taken on by travellers would it be a good idea to get a few people down to Appleby fair for a good look around then hand out flyers etc !
May be there are people more local who could help out with this one

2012-06-15 12:18 Viv

Have posted on loose women FB page hoping they mention on there show today fingers crossed .....
Hoping Kip decides he's sick of this weather & wants to be in a nice warm house with his Mam .. come on KIP show ya face ...
Meanwhile Sylvia loved your bit on the radio yesterday & your beautifully written post below you still soldier on looking for the gorgeous boy KIP even tho this must be ripping you apart not known where or what has happened to him & just want him home i hope today is the day he is found big hugs from Paul & me xxx

2012-06-15 12:08 Michelle&Ryan

Hi, yes I contacted some of the schools in the area-broomhill & red row- both are displaying posters and will talk about Kip in their assemblies, parents will also be present at the Broomhill assembly which is even better.

2012-06-15 12:00 B_London

Have messaged a contact at the Mail on Sunday who may be able to help - they always have heartwarming animal / community type stories... Fingers crossed. Meanwhile Sylvia your message late last night was so eloquent and brave, it bought tears to my eyes that you are being so strong and so focused. Keep going. Xxxxx

2012-06-15 11:58 Claire and Jasper

See http://www.thenortheastdogdirectory.co.uk/index.php?content=dog-gallery and he's near the foot of the page (at the moment - presume will change as more are added). x

2012-06-15 11:51 Poppy & Willow's Mum

Stationmistress - how do we vote?

2012-06-15 11:49 Stationmistress

Kip has been entered for the North East Dog Directory 'model' competition - I've just voted, if you do too more people will look closely at his photo?

2012-06-15 11:36 DogLostOwl

Hi everyone, we arrived home late last night and are taking a few days off for Wispa to recover from 3 days intensive work. Regarding the min dachs at Blyth which a helper has suggested we should search for, it would have been useless to go after what is now a fairly old scent and well rained on with a tired dog, and when we left the breeze was getting up too much to find air scent on a beach. I suggest the best way to find that little chap is to step up the publicity. You might be surprised how many people take in dogs especially the smaller ones and think they can just keep them. But keep publicity going on the beach area as well.

2012-06-15 11:26 jansus

I did try texting radio one again to ask if they would announce. But not sure if they did as then was at work - but thought it worth a try.

2012-06-15 11:22 imfullofideas

Hi SYLVIA,
I know a great guy at metro radio who I have just asked about whether the story could go on air, he said he RT it but isn't sure about it going on air then he tweeted me back saying maybe ask the owner to call Brian who is on air now and you may get to get mentioned. He can't guarantee but it is worth a try. Metro radio studio number is 0191 488 3188.Good luck and I like everyone else on here hope he is found soon, I keep hoping everytime I log on. Great news re the mediums. Take care xxxxxx

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2012-06-15 11:19 Poppy & Willow's Mum

Thats good news, lets hope the information finds him.

Come on Kip, tell your mum where you are xx

2012-06-15 11:14 jobadger

Ohhh - excellent news - we all need to meet you Kip. xx

2012-06-15 11:12 wickedweims

We have had some good leads from mediums that we are following up come home kip we need to see you young man

2012-06-15 11:08 Poppy & Willow's Mum

Has there been any positive information from the medium??

2012-06-15 10:56 Tigermouse

Following on from someone's earlier suggestion of contacting the Metro newspaper I've just emailed Sarah, the news editor, with a brief resume of Kip's story and a link back to here. Got an automated reply, which means nothing, but hopefully somebody there will pick up on it. Hopefully I'm not treading on anyone's toes here but being too far away to help physically I felt I had to do something. I've also written a page on my blog which has so far had eight views - not a lot I know, but that's eight more people aware of Kip's story and there will be more.

Come on now Kip, show yourself - it's time to go home now, your mum needs you xx

2012-06-15 10:43 Poppy & Willow's Mum

Don't know if this one has been done, but what about local independent/commercial radio stations, probably more accessible than BBC stations.

2012-06-15 10:32 Poppy & Willow's Mum

Has anyone contacted the Pets at Home stores, they are nationwide. I have put Kip's link on my business page on Facebook, as I have likers all over the country. Does anyone else have a business page where they could do the same?

Kip, come home, you have a special place in many people's hearts, we need to meet you xx

2012-06-15 10:17 borderfan

Hi there, found this advert on Preloved asking for potential sniffer dogs in the Lincs area? Might be worth sending them Kip's details. Good luck in your search x http://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/show/105053832/springer-spaniel-wanted.html?utm_source=oodle&utm_medium=export&fb_source=message

2012-06-15 10:08 BBKM

DianeM - please keep doing whatever comes to your mind that you think will help, there is every chance that Kip could be in Yorkshire area. I believe a group of travellers where sited near Lynemouth when Kip got lost and they moved on to travel to Appleby Fair the day after Kip went missing. If he ran south down the beach, or started swimming south there is a chance he would have ended up on Cresswell or Lynemouth beach. If Kip was picked up by anyone he could be anywhere in the country.

Keep up the excellent work Team Kip x

2012-06-15 09:59 Sylvia

The Watersports Car Park is the the small grey area on the lake shore to the left of the word 'Ladyburn' on the lake.
Where the lake narrows on the left (west) side there are stepping stones across and the wooden footbridge is to the left, further west.
THE SEARCH AREA is the woods and fields over (north) of the footbridge. Once again, the wonderful and seemingly indefatigable Marny is bringing her camper van for refreshments and shelter for those who are helping. What a wonderful support she is being xxx
Suggest people start sweeping clockwise (turn left after the bridge) but, please, BE AWARE that you might scare Kip onto a very busy road. Try to keep noise to a low level (not silence) - general chat and low, gentle, friendly calls of his name.
Thank you and wrap up warm and dry, please

2012-06-15 09:47 jobadger

I presume the local sailing clubs have been asked to keep an eye out? I'm emailing and posting Kip's poster to canine society's who have shows coming up, asking them to display it.

2012-06-15 09:39 Sylvia

One school has agreed, Michelle has the details. I have no objections.
Working on a map with more locations shown nowm

2012-06-15 09:37 b1tc403

was so hoping he been found , i dreamt he had , hopefully this weekend .Kip will turn up , good luck Kip x

2012-06-15 09:32 Diane_Leeds

Thanks DaveS I will do then

2012-06-15 09:30 DaveS

DianeM - I think everyone is just doing what comes to mind, anything and everything, great ideas so I'd go for it

2012-06-15 09:25 Diane_Leeds

Hi Team Kip

If it hasnt already been done, is it ok if I ring/email all the local schools and ask them to put up a poster and mention Kip in their assemblies? Could someone let me know so I dont tread on anyone else's toes. Thanks 07756 549519

2012-06-15 09:14 Helen sargent

I am off for the weekend & I hope he is in blue on my return on sunday

My heart aches for Kip & his family, you will be in my thoughts constantly over the weekend

2012-06-15 09:06 maggiesmam

Had a load more retweets this morning from dog related businesses, & also from Jasmine Harman the tv presenter off A Place in the Sun. I'm hoping that the kids assembly will be a huge help. I bet more than half the kids are out looking for him later.
Sylvia your post made complete sense, of course we all want him to pop his head up from wherever he's hiding but every eventuality has to be covered. Good luck today everyone

2012-06-15 08:20 jobadger

Hi orpheus - Yes - I've covered all of the vets in the North-east - 235 practices. I have access to a database with all UK vets listed. I am presently mailing a little further afield - Scotland and Yorkshire and over on the west of the UK. Keep up the good work everyone - I hope today's the day.... Come on lovely boy - time for home. xx

2012-06-15 08:18 Helperpoppys petsLesley (ID84584)

Already on FB too under bath bomb creations/anita bonney

Hello

I have mentioned Animal Search on Dogs Lost under Found and Lost Pets (blog) but I think under moderation.

Other thoughts are:

Contact the mag Your Dog (Mum has Your Cat) and perhaps given Kip has been blind since birth, wears a hiz viz, and has already been featured in a newspaper, perhaps they might consider a feature? But they work ahead so if featured might not be in an edition months ahead. There is always the Letter section which would be quicker. Mention the beach, tide… I think Chat are always on the look out for interesting features and if it gets Kip coverage ….

He may have been picked up by a holidaymaker. Someone may take him to the vet to be scanned but another may take a liking to him and not consider it because they don’t know it’s free.
Perhaps contact holiday lets, hotels, B&B, email the flyer and ask if they might email there guests? Drop leaflets through holiday let doors and keep doing. And a B&B might put one up, leave a flyer in a bedroom…
We found a stray and he had had vet treatment. We contacted all vets (they keep a book), posters, online, etc within a few miles but no-one came forward. We moved to a new county and took PJ with us.
Is there a central hub for vets that sends out bullentins so you can cover the UK in one hit?

It is worth contacting the Guide Dog association as when out training guide dogs they can look out and maybe compassionate to help.

As mentioned on Dogs Lost, contact Cinnamon Trust as they might contact volunteers who walk dogs. Staff are lovely there.

Are there any stables locally as riders are out? Try the big houses too. Local farms. I don’t know your location but are you near the animal loving hotel Thornley Hotel nr Hexham? Are there excursion companies
in your area? Are you near Berwick?

Is Kip use to a dog whistle?

Awful as it sounds, has the owner contacted those with tidal current knowledge? Ie current direction from the date Kip went missing. If the worse has happened the owner may get an idea how far down he may be.
Are there any boat clubs, moorings? Contact them.

On the positive side, when he comes home, buy a GPS and click to his collar. They cost about £150 but worth it I think. Your Cat I think did a test on them.

I wish I was nearer as I would help search. Best of luck, lesley x

2012-06-15 08:07 Diane_Leeds

I just managed to get my local radio here in Leeds to do a quick mention of Kip on their breakfast show. They cover the whole of Yorkshire - I know its unlikely he's down here, but you never know, and the more people who hear about him the better! Keep up the great work Team Kip and I'll be in touch when I get up there tomorrow to see where I can best be of assistance.x

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2012-06-15 07:59 Dizzaloo

Sylvia, that was a lovely post last night, it made me cry when I read it this morning.
xxx

2012-06-15 07:39 Clibberswick

Just a thought - what about doing a full crimewatch style reconstruction next Wednesday if god-forbid he is not found? I know it was half-term when he went missing but it might just concentrate people's minds who were in the area at the time.

2012-06-15 07:33 Cafeboss

good luck today team Kip You are doing an amazing job. Stay strong Kip they will find you just give them a little help and show yourself x

2012-06-15 07:30 candybar

Has anyone thought of writing to the free metro newspaper about the search for kip? They seem to like to support a good animal story. Or if not, even just getting mention on the letters page would alert a lot of people about kip. It's not totally the right area but I'm sure Loui of people use the metro who visit the area and could spread the word even more! I hope that the change in weather and all the people at the festival will make him show himself and get spotted!

2012-06-15 06:56 JUDE1

Hi Team kip I think you are all doing such a fantastic job in looking for dear KIP boy he is likeing the chase like all springers however I feel his time is up and he'll spot his mammy and give her a big cuddle. I don't know how I would cope if I lost my two springers!! So Sylvia good luck and hope your baby comes home soon xx EX NESSR SUPPORTER.

2012-06-15 05:33 bigdavesdad

Still full of hope-all the best today from me and Bigdavesmam-will continue the search when we can-eveyone's doing a great job

2012-06-15 04:54 DogLostAngus

bumped again for all the publicity - thinking of everyone who is searching tirelessly for Kip xx

2012-06-15 04:33 Unknown

Good luck in your search for lovely Kip.Well done SYLVIA for being brave enough to give the permission as it were,to accept the possibility that he may have swum out to sea, sad thought tho it is, becaue it opens up being able to talk about it.
On another note it has been mentioned how odd that people havent heard of his plight...
Whe SID down here went missing I had small yellow stickers printed by local friendly printer, abt 3"X"2 BLACK ON YELLOW and we called it SNIFF FOR SID, same for when JESS went missing, JESS IN DISTRESS and were going to do same for ROUNDUP RUBY, but she was found.
They can be printed abt 18 up on a sheet and peeled off to stick on hats. clothing, lampposts....anything and i still have mine on my fleecy hat for sid and the checkout in sainsbury's still ask if he's been found, 6 months later, sadly he hasnt....BUT if you cld think of catchy wording it fires peoples imagination and they remember..like KEEP LOOKING 4 KIP....has a ring toit with the K sound and sez it all and also reflects his blindness but amazing ability...to 'see'...
we just had the catch phrase at top, the the dog lost pic, on jess's i asked for the dog lost logo on either side, as they were slightly bigger and gave a bit of authority to sticking everywhere, under neath MISSING OR LOST, relevant contact phone number plus dog lost number.
Sid's cost 330 FOR 500 and Jess's bit bigger in full colour as dog lost poster were £45 for 500.
If someone is good with computer design or has an apple mac may be able to do and print on sticker sheets or STAPLES stationery shop can do, but maybe dearer, but well worth the expense.
We also chose a day when we rallied troo[s and caled it SNIFF FOR SID, ROUNDUP RUBY JESS IN DISTRESS..I know you are all valiantly searching all the time, but nonethe less it captures imaginations.
ALSO I had the Dog lost posters reduced to about 3x4 size and printed on bright yellow and these are good for keeping in wallet, pocket and just dishing out to people, wind screens etc and also some quarter A4 on yellow ie reduced the main poster then copieD 4 up on A4.
If locally you dont have time and mention on here maybe someone who wants to help but lives elsewhere cld do or get done and courier to you up there as if coming o search wld be paying petrol and may feel they had done their bit as note loads of offers from round country of people feeling helpless but want to help. if you didnt want to give out home address ask if a local shp wldnt mind receiving them as long as they re open early and late for delivery
You are all so well organized I feelI may be interferring and hope I havent offended anyone with suggestion, but these were all really handy for SID.
lots of luck and love to Kip. KEEP LOOKING 4 KIP XX

2012-06-15 00:59 wickedweims

This is the link to the map that people need to look at for the search on friday
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&t=h&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=200233400544086940679.0004a351c89c2fe732b2e
Please be aware that dubfest is on
but the area you need to park in is the watersports car park
x

2012-06-15 00:54 wickedweims

This is the link to the map that people need to look at for the search on friday
Please be aware that dubfest is on
but the area you need to park in is the watersports car park
x

Last edited: 2012-06-15 04:48:53 by Angus

2012-06-15 00:49 poppy

Sylvia my heart goes out to both you and Kip i pray each night for that bonny lad to come show himself i sit most of the day just refreshing this page hoping im going to see WE HAVE KIP BACK . lets hope all our prayers will be answered tomorrow xx

2012-06-15 00:35 Sylvia

Thank you and well done yet again to the searchers who turned out today. Owl and Whisper, you have done such a great job and it has given us real hope.

Re. the more recent comments below about microlights, we have already been in touch with a local airfield and the microlight pilots have been up looking for Kip.

To search effectively, we have to try to think about the possibilities of what has happened since Kip went on one of his long, joyful gallops down the beach, ears flying behind him. I see that there has been some discussion about whether it is negative to check the beaches for his body.

Kip was heading north when he disappeared but he could have gone in any direction after that. If he stayed on the beach for a while, he would eventually have been forced off it when the tide came in. Hopefully, this would not have been where the dunes/cliffs are too high and steep for him to climb. If he turned right he would have gone into the sea. He is an excellent swimmer, but he can become disoriented and not know which direction to take to get back to the shore, so he keeps swimming out to sea. Eventually, unless he is very lucky and happens to turn towards land, he would be totally exhausted. With luck this will not have happened.

It would be irresponsible and unfair to have these wonderful people out searching for Kip in all weathers, day and night, often in addition to full time jobs, when the worst may have happened. So, in addition to looking for Kip inland, full of hope and determination to find him, we are also doing regular reviews of the beach for any remains and I have had to prepare myself for what might be found. It may be upsetting for you to think about it and I’m sorry for that, but it would be irresponsible not to keep checking.

We spent a long time today trying to clarify and pinpoint the Hadston sighting. It was not a waste of time, however. We have raised the profile of the search and got a lot of local youngsters involved. Kip will be talked about in a school assembly tomorrow.

The forecast for tomorrow is rain all day, so it will be tough for the searchers. Base will be the Watersports car park within the Druridge Bay Country Park and Kate is going to prepare a map to pinpoint the location.

Thank again for everyone’s help.
Sylvia
x

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2012-06-15 00:04 DaveS

emailed and facebook messaged as many taxi drivers as I could find in the area

2012-06-15 00:03 Gaynor

Any further news yet re. the sighting by the little girl that Jayne at HQ was hoping to follow up late this afternoon?

2012-06-14 23:49 Shazza

I was praying Kip would b home by now also the little minature dachound that went missing from Blyth
Beach! So upsetting that neither of these boys have been found. Will continue praying for their safe return!

2012-06-14 23:49 SpringerMadVicki

I, like many others here, have been following this page every day, refreshing hundreds of times and hoping that he is reunited when I next log on. I feel helpless being unable to help with searches etc, but live in Staffordshire, so I have been tweeting and spreading the message via fb.

I have one thought, which I wanted to share... I know that travellers were mentioned a number of times in the early posts, but I cannot remember what the outcome was (whether there was or wasn't a site locally?), anyway, I remember reading about Louie the Cocker Spaniel, on Dog Lost, down South who was located with travellers. I know it maybe different circumstances, but I understand that he was 'found' by the searchers and his owner paid a 'ransom' (as they put it) to get him back.

Like I say, I'm sure you have already checked this out, but would hate to think that I hadn't mentioned it and it was a possibility.

I cannot say enough about everyone of you who is directly involved with the search for this precious boy, and Sylvia, love and hugs to you...stay strong everyone.... hope he is home soon xx

If there is anything you want me to do down here, let me know x

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2012-06-14 23:48 michael_w

Even with the ever increasing coverage that Kip is getting, i still bump into so many people each night that i'm out around the area that havent heard about him....it doesnt make sense to me how these people dont know given the massive effort that is being put in to get the information out there and considering some of these people apparently walk the beach every night or live just across the road in Hadston. I guess the moral is we cant assume that every one knows and just keep pushing it in whatever way we can until someone, somewhere puts two and two together.....

2012-06-14 23:46 Vonnie

I'm afraid that if someone local has him there has been so much publicity that it's more than likely that it was intentional rather than compassionate.
The 'too hot to handle' tag can work. The more publicity the better! I really think that it would be useful to add to the posters that Kip can be handed in somewhere, even if it's just to the police/council. And sad to say, because a decent person wouldn't need one, but a reward really might help. Becasue anyone who takes a dog isn't a decent person!

2012-06-14 23:34 LisaN

CookiesMummy - it would be so lovely to think he's with a kind member of the public but this story is so well known now to this area that I would be shocked if someone who had taken him in, hadn't heard about it by now and contacted someone x

2012-06-14 23:31 bairnr

Not sure if this has already been thought of - or if it's even logistically possible but does anyone know anyone in the local Royal mail sorting offices or could we arrange a large scale leaflet door to door drop within the nearest areas - even an A6 flyer/ leaflet (copy of the doglost poster) Someone could have taken him in and doesn;t have computer access or hasn't access to the town.

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2012-06-14 23:30 LisaN

bairnr - think the church fete/halls is a great idea but may have already been done. The Ambler is a local newsletter in Amble but it isn't published that often if I'm right so it would just be a case of finding out when it's next due out. There seems to be coverage in the local newspapers now and on the radio so it's starting to get lots of publicity x

2012-06-14 23:26 CookiesMummy

Been following this story for days now, but not posted till now. So sad to see that Kip is still missing. I check this page hourly to see if he has been found. I live in Leeds, so quite a distance away to be of any use physically, but had an idea following some comments made further down.
I work for a delivery company, and we have depots nationwide. I'm going to email the depot closest to the area that Kip is missing in, and ask them to make sure all their drivers are in the lookout. They visits thousands of addresses every day to deliver parcels, so get a look in people's houses too when they open the door to deliver the parcels. Hopefully Kip has been taken in by a kind member of the public?
Will email the depot in the morning, and ask them to ask all drivers to be on the lookout for Kip.

You are all doing an amazing job, I really am in awe at the response this has received.

Thoughts are also with Sylvia xx

2012-06-14 23:24 bairnr

I have just been online and seen there is a local paper in Amble - The Ambler - has anyone contacted them to run an article? I notice there is also a Coffee Morning this Saturday 16th June in Warkworth URC Church Hall. Are there other church halls / halls that may have fetes on that could be leafleted? Sorry I'm in Scotland, just feel so useless as I don;t know the area. Come on pretty boy, come home to mummy tonight x

2012-06-14 23:22 michael_w

Just got back in after tonight's search with the dogs......have combed the beach from the country park for a mile or so south and back up through the dunes, then spent some time in the woods off the beach and into the park (there are already quite a number of campers in the park). Drove round and took a look around the underpass and the fields on both sides of the road. The main gate to the park is now being left open after 9pm for the festival, so went and sat by the lake and scanned the scented area and the meadow with the binoculars for an hour or so......sorry but unfortunately all drew blanks again.....although it was encouraging to still see so many familiar faces out and about, good to see we're not giving up! Well done everyone!

One suggestion, if we think Kip may be in Hadston, would be for someone to have a nosy around the allotments on the road into Red Row(on the left hand side coming from Hadston, they back onto the welfare). I went earlier this evening and they were all pretty much locked up (and some of the fences are a good 8 foot), but i would think they may be worth taking another look during the day when there is a little more activity and maybe more people to speak to.

Keeping everything crossed for tomorrow, praying the little lad is gonna pop his head up and be ready for home!

2012-06-14 23:22 Barneysmum

Did you manage to talk to the Psychic? Can you share?

2012-06-14 23:17 LisaN

will they still be there do you know? x

2012-06-14 23:17 wickedweims

yes lisa they were out tonight x

2012-06-14 23:11 spaniellover

oh ben come on boy, mum is waiting for you, show your self

2012-06-14 23:09 LisaN

Are any of the team still searching tonight? I was out earlier but came back for rest and I'm wide awake now so would have joined back in if anyone is still out?

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2012-06-14 23:09 Sue

There's a link on the right of the comments on this page called FIND ANY UK VET. Do you think it would be a good idea if we emailed the vets in our own postcode area ? Therefore Kip's page would be nationwide.

2012-06-14 22:48 DaveS

Stagecoach, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Co-op etc emailed can anyone else do the same, I've gone on their corporate sites for email addresses etc, away to bombard their twitters and facebook etc

2012-06-14 22:45 bigdavesdad

Keep going everyone whether you're tweeting,leafleting, searching or praying-it all helps

2012-06-14 22:43 bairnr

Hi, I'm not sure if there are any veterinary eye specialists in the area. My springer Lupin has been treated at Glasgow Veterinary School as she lost her sight. I know Kips micro - chipped, I'm not familiar with vets in England, but it may be that if he had been taken into a vet - they could have sent him on to a specialist - or if someone has taken him in - just an idea x

2012-06-14 22:40 Cugisk

Just wondering - has Kip ever gone missing before?

2012-06-14 22:37 Sophies Dad

Have sent an email to an ex-collegue in Guide Dogs to see if we can get the word out to all the Instructors and Dog Trainers. Should hear by tomorrow morning what can be done. Have a good night anyone who is out and about - Look after yourselves and good luck.

2012-06-14 22:36 Barneysmum

First chance to log on over last couple of days and really sad to find Kip is still missing. I can only imagine how you are feeling Sylvia. Feel really helpless living so far away and not being able to join the search. Been going back to basics and thinking... Kip is blind, so how would he feel once he realised he had lost his owner? scared I imagine so would he just lie low and hide? could he have stumbled across a fox hole and still be hiding, or could he have fallen down a fox hole? If he hasnt been stolen, I cant help thinking that he would lie low to keep safe, but would he show himself to people (and dogs) he doesnt know even if they were shouting him? Still cant stop feeling he is in the area of where he was lost. I can visualise a lined search, quietly listening for any sounds & looking for holes (like police searching a crime scene for evidence) though looking on Google Earth its such a vast area! I can only pray you find this beautiful boy very soon, and he will be returned to Sylvia safe and well. Sorry I know this isn't much help, team Kip are amazing, please keep searching xx

2012-06-14 22:29 stringbean

Graham Smith, the CEO of Fish4Dogs has emailed me back to say they're more than happy to help and will put Kip's info on their website

2012-06-14 22:25 Sam&Lucy'sMum

So sorry I have not been able to do any physical searching the past few days - work committments have been such that I have been unable to do so. I have been putting posters up in Cramlington, where I live, and I am saddened to see that about 5 of them have been viciously torn down - how cruel is that? I am tweeting like a looney to all and sundry I can think of. So far a few dog-related companies have re-tweeted and also Patsy Palmer and Ken Bruce. Kip is never far from my thoughts and I, like everyone here, can't wait to have him back where he belongs xx

2012-06-14 22:21 maggiesmam

Had a few re-tweets from doggy related businesses on twitter tonight. Remember if you're tweeting use #findkip

2012-06-14 22:19 Vonnie

Haven't posted till now but have been following every post. Sadly I haven't been able to help search as yet as I work all day and the OH has been on nights so no transport.
I did have a couple of suggestions for more posters - one is the Sunday morning market in Amble. This can get very busy this time of year and if posters could be placed at the entrances at both ends it would reach a lot of people, locals and tourists.
The other is local country stores. There are a couple in Alnwick, AFS and Farmway, not sure what there is further South, but they both have free noticeboards. I will try to get over the weekend if they haven't already been done.
Re some of the recent posts the way I see it searching the beaches is not negative at all. Every day that nothing is found is POSITIVE news that Kip is likely still alive. Don't mean to be rude but all that matters here is finding Kip and sharing information, posts shouldn't be taken personally.
The other thing I wanted to ask, and sorry if I've missed it, is whether a reward has been considered?

2012-06-14 22:14 Peggysparlour

Not long been back ,checked out some allotments In Hadston then went to Hadston scarrs with the metal detector have a good scout round the dunes and the undergrowth but unfortunately nothing to report the undergrowth is so dense in places ,good luck those out searching tonight and tommorrow will try and get down again tommorrow night if I can xx

2012-06-14 22:14 Peggysparlour

Not long been back ,checked out some allotments In Hadston then went to Hadston scarrs with the metal detector have a good scout round the dunes and the undergrowth but unfortunately nothing to report the undergrowth is so dense in places ,good luck those out searching tonight and tommorrow will try and get down again tommorrow night if I can xx

2012-06-14 22:14 Shelley

Alig - great idea - does anyone know anyone working for local truck companies? What about taxi firms? Ice-cream vans?
Sorry, I'm only here for a few months each year,so don't know so many people.

2012-06-14 22:11 DaveS

I've posted on countless facebook pages, radio station pages(Capital/Metro/Absolute etc), This Morning etc etc, feel pretty helpless stuck up here in the Highlands .. I think the best policy is just to do what's on your mind there and then, regardless of what, anything and everything helps ....

2012-06-14 22:08 Mands

Can't get out and search at the moment so tweeting my botty off and spreading the word!!! GO TEAM KIP!! Your all bloody amazing!! Big hugs Sylvia were all here to help!! Xxx

2012-06-14 22:06 Northern English Springer Spaniel RescueNESSR

Gypsy you a so right,,we need to know what has happened, good or bad,,,,NESSR as you know rehomed Kip with Sylvia,,,and like her as a group we are sad at the whole affair,,,,it is bad enough when a dog that can see ,,goes missing,,but Kip is blind,,and sadly has swam out to sea before,,and poor Sylvia had to wade in after him,,,Kip is a very clever dog,,and while with me,,he managed to go down 4 steps at the back dooor and walk around endless cars on the drive,,via comands,,,of course he has been taught lots more in his new home,,,we all hope and pray its just a matter of time,,that we can shout,,HE IS HOME,,,,,I would like to also use this post,,to thank everyone for all help given,,you are all stars,xx,but I have to say a very special thanks to Kate known on here as Wickedweims,,,,who has given everyone so much of her time in this sad time,,,xx Cynthia for NESR

2012-06-14 22:04 Shelley

Well done Sophies Dad!

2012-06-14 21:58 Lola

Got lots of retweets tonight from the "pet friendly" type Twitter pages - with all their followers adding up to 44,500ish :) lets hope someone somewhere has seen something that could help! Go Team KIP, get home soon baby boy.

2012-06-14 21:56 Bill & Suzanne

Just got back in we walked through the ditches and trees to the left of the path leading up to the Hauxley nature reserve from the car park then went around the park and the woods by the side of the caravan park then back along the dunes but no sign of Kip - we also checked all of the fences to make sure the lad wasn't snagged..sorry guys no sign of anything but keep the faith you're all doing a cracking job and if anyone can find him you can! x

2012-06-14 21:54 Springer princess

I totally understand hun, but like i say, i cry if i accidently stand on my Megans tail or paw..... this is a total eye opener for me...... never known anything like it..... amazing all the help and support, but shame the baby still missing xxxxxxxxx

2012-06-14 21:51 Alig

Local truck comapnies !! Can someone contact edie stobbard and put Kips picture on their trucks ?they go all around as well anu other local ones or even national???? xxx

2012-06-14 21:51 BBKM

PrincessH you have worked really hard with us trying to find Kip and everyones input is valued, but like Gypsy says you have to face reality, good or bad and god forbid if it is the worst outcome, but you have to remember this will give closure to Sylvia and members of NESSR who saved this boy from the pound. We need to find Kip wherever he is. Of course we have to stay positive but you have to be strong too to deal with a lost/missing dog. I have helped search for many dogs online on this website and its great if your input brings the best results. I have felt the absolute joy and happiness of reuniting a lost dog to its owner, the feeling is wonderful but I along with many other doglost members have felt the complete and utter sadness of finding a deceased dog.
It can take days, weeks, months to find a dog lost out in rural areas and years to find stolen dogs.
I hope this helps you and all our new members understand what being a volunteer for doglost is about xxx

2012-06-14 21:51 BBKM

Come on Kip, be seen xx

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2012-06-14 21:48 mjky73

I know we are still trying to get the media involved but what about taking out adverts in papers like the Chronicle? I have to go to Yorkshire on Sat for a week but will put poster in my car. Come on TEAM KIP the sweetheart needs us ALL.

2012-06-14 21:46 gefrin

walked around Hadston, housing estates, pond, woods running along side the main road, I didnt have any luck :( met a few others including Sylvia and Marnie walking and driving around also looking for Kip. I've been out looking everyday since he went missing and will continue to do so, Keep positive Sylvia we will find him. Can someone please post on here where tomorrows search will be centred x

2012-06-14 21:46 Springer princess

OOH!!!! DOGGYSNAPS?????? its a dogstrust website for dogs and owners....... Megan has a doggy profile on there.... ((sad i know)), but ya never know if anyone may be on there that may help?? xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-14 21:46 Sophies Dad

Back from Alnmouth and every pub, restaurant and shop have been postered along with the beach from Estuary to Car Park. Fishermen, dog walkers, art gallery and golf club covered (except Foxtons as I ran out of posters!). So much goodwill out there. People were taking the posters and saying 'Yes' before I even asked them to put them up. Now seems the time to get as many posters as we can out there on the back of Sylvia's interview and the Gazaette article. Com'on Team Kip we must stay positive but also be realistic. We all want him home with Sylvia and therefore we must do everything in our power to make that happen. If that is not to be, then I'm sure it is better to know the poor little boy is not suffering and lonely. If goodwill would get him home then it won't be long. let's hope the Torch will also bring with it Good Luck in finding him.
Stay safe Kip x

2012-06-14 21:44 Springer princess

WICKEDWEIMS!!! thats amaaaaazing!!!! pleeeeeease pleeeeeeeease keep us all updated!! ......
HAS ANYONE CONTACTED THE NEWS POST LEADER AT ALL???? THE COUNTY FREE AND WEEKLY PAPER???? xxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-14 21:42 elfie 2575

petpals il do it now they get all over
dont petpals email il do fb aswell

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2012-06-14 21:42 wickedweims

We are receiving lots of help from psychics at the moment so please be patient I have received over 500 telephone calls we are all working to get this lad home but please dont stop sending suggestions we will get back to you

2012-06-14 21:39 Springer princess

I know honey, am just soft i think ...... i need to get myself a grip ..... TEAM KIP ALL THE WAYYYYYY BABEYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!! xxxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-14 21:38 orpheous87

Perhaps if we go through Yell we can get all the groomers etc. in the area. There are a lot in this area that don't seem to advertise in papers.

2012-06-14 21:33 Gypsy

We need to know what has happened to Kip - whether its good or bad. As any owner with a missing dog on Doglost will affirm, along with the grief of losing their dog, its the not knowing that is the hardest part. I feel really positive that Kip is still out there somewhere. We have found nothing to say that he isn't - so the search continues!! Dogs are reunited days, weeks, months and years later on Doglost - so don't lose hope!
Come on TEAM KIP keep the faith! xxx

2012-06-14 21:30 Springer princess

c/oKyloe....... I know and understand everything has to be ruled out, but its just when you see it in plain black and white in front of ya....... thats what really brings home, what i really cant bear to see, or hear people talking about....... This poor baby has got to be scared stiff, really hungry and in need of cuddles...... if am a wreck for Sylvia's dog, i would honestly hate to think how everyone else are feeling, when i saw Sylvia down North Seaton for the first time, she told me she was his owner all i wanted to do was give her a massive hug and say we would find him........ I honestly cant think how anyone can cope with this sort of thing .... i cry if i stand on my Megans tail or paw.... imagine how i am with this poor baby being missing, its a total rollercoaster..... but i dont wanna think of anything other than positive..... he will be found, and he will have dinners and cuddles, and he will have a squashed up nose from all the kisses he will get ......... please KIP be seen, be found and come home baby!!!!! COME ON TEAM KIP........ WE SEEM LIKE WE ARE QUIETING DOWN............... xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-14 21:28 elfie 2575

grange is my vets done other day i was there with my dog. dont know alot of groomers been starting with fb easier with links westway know dog wardens couple of stray kennels know strayaid deerness, only realy know darington vets, ot sure of daycare is ot a big one do all oer country il find it

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2012-06-14 21:27 Anns

Do we know what the psychic said yet? Let's hope it's positive and helps find the baby. we all love you Kip please come home xxx

2012-06-14 21:26 orpheous87

Brilliant jackie.25. I'll email the ones I know of in Aycliffe and Bishop then. Have you done The Grange vets? Also, what about groomers and daycare centres? I know there is a daycare centre in Darlington, but I don't know the name of it.

2012-06-14 21:22 Springer princess

im confused.... whats happening???? xxxxxxxxx

2012-06-14 21:21 Spanielgirl

Travelled from Edinburgh to Leeds and back Yesterday. For agood part of the journey you are close to the sea and get good view over large ares of the beach. watched th whole way down and back and could make out dog walkers etc. This means a large are can be scanned. Do you think there could be any milage in asking if we can put posters up at stations or on trains. lots of people with nothing to do but look out the window for hours on end.

2012-06-14 21:19 elfie 2575

orpheous87 iam in darlington dog wardens are aware started at the vets left poster at my vets other day busy emailing rest of them that i know in darlington ect

2012-06-14 21:18 DogLostSpringerMad - Area Volunteer, East Sussex

It wasn;t funny, linda's comment. That was sick.

2012-06-14 21:17 animal lover

I have sent e~mails to vet's in the Northallerton area also to the Blue Cross in Topcliffe. Also to SARA dog rescue over in Redcar.

2012-06-14 21:16 Springer princess

UNDER THE DUNES?????? have i missed something or anything...... whats the goss..... is there an update???? am excited!!!!! xxxxxxx

2012-06-14 21:14 c/oKyloe

merlin/cani1: don't think Linda's comment was meant to be taken as a location suggestion for Kip, more a possibility in response to the query as to how dogs can get lost on a beach.
We had a few people looking at the posters we had at the Olympic torch display at Bamburgh this afternoon, so all extra eyes looking for him.
I see where PrincessH and others are coming from re not wanting to think negative thoughts, but we do need to explore all possibilities so we know where he is... even the ones we don't want to.

2012-06-14 21:13 orpheous87

Hi Jobadger,
Have you done the vets in County Durham? i.e. Newton Aycliffe, Bishop Auckland, Darlington etc.? x

2012-06-14 21:11 Ailsa

Have you thought of making somewhere safe known that the dog could be dropped off - thinking if someone has taken him and with the increasing media publicity and the too hot to handle idea. I don't know the Newcastle area but was thinking somewhere like a dogs home or a vet or the like. Kind of no questions asked sort of set up. You want to avoid someone potentially turning him loose to save their own skin (especially as he is blind). Just a thought.Hope he is home safe soon. Maybe he could be stuck down a rabbit hole and in a few days he would get thinner and able to get free.This would mean searching areas again that have already been done?

2012-06-14 21:09 cani1

OMG under the dunes , I feel so sick

2012-06-14 21:08 cani1

I too have contacted the sun

2012-06-14 21:06 Shelley

Wickedweims - I called 0844 800 3220 & have just tried you -thanks GYPSY! - left you a voicemail as I couldn't get through - can you call me back?

2012-06-14 21:04 merlin

This message was posted by Linda - does it mean she knows / has heard something?

Under the Dunes get a metal detector in !!!!

Didn't want it to get lost in the chat

2012-06-14 21:04 cani1

I've had someone on champdogs come up with a good suggestion .

Because he is HOT and if stolen the person may be frightened to hand him over , could we arrange a safe place to hand him over somewhere , like a vets etc , no questions asked !

2012-06-14 21:00 Nicola lab mum

Is there any more news about where the little girl thinks she saw Kip in Hadstton? I' Ve also dropped the Sun an email so hopefully we may get some support. I've taken the day off tomorrow so will have some time to get out there with the search so any news on where to focus will be great! Sylvia - if I come back as a dog I want a mam just like you :0)

2012-06-14 20:59 wickedweims

shelley what number are you callig

2012-06-14 20:58 Gypsy

Hi Shelley. Wickedweims contact no is 07850 433719 x

2012-06-14 20:58 NorthernSkySunrise

Have been watching for news since Kip went missing, i'm on the Northumberland/Cumbria border i'm a bit too far away and have no transport and feel so helpless. So i've printed a load of posters off and am posting them to all the vets in my area, also dog grooming places.
I've printed the Doglost logo onto the envelopes, i hope this is alright?, in the hope that when they are received they won't be left in a pile for days before being opened.
Also has anyone thought of putting posters on local buses? Just a thought.
Good luck with the search, i hope and pray he's found safe and well. My thoughts are with Sylvia and her family, she must be going through hell. Keep postive and well done everyone. Go Team Kip xxx

2012-06-14 20:56 Shelley

Have left a voicemail message regarding the feedback from the Psychic asking someone to call me back - also left my home number - not really sure how to contact anyone else - also aware it is a very subjective thing & would hate to be thought of as bonkers, but but I have great belief in this man & I would rather give the feedback then hold onto it & find it could have been useful later on - know what I mean?

2012-06-14 20:56 DogLostSpringerMad - Area Volunteer, East Sussex

Actually theburties, I was thinking along the same lines. We do not seem to have had any positive sightings, so wondered whether he was out of the area. I have kept my eye out during my walks and I am hundreds of miles away in the south east, because he could be anywhere. Heres hoping that he will be home very shortly x

2012-06-14 20:55 linda

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2012-06-14 20:49 theburties

thinking out of the circle do we still think he is still in the area or has he been stolen :( as I wonder how you lose a dog on the beach?

2012-06-14 20:44 merlin

The Police no longer take stray dogs into police stations, they contact the local authority dog warden to collect. However, they do take reports of lost and found dogs on their property system and will record details where a "finder" elects to keep the dog pending it being reported as lost. Hopefully they will then "marry up" the finder and loser.

2012-06-14 20:39 Sheelybobs

Just spent the last couple of hours walking all the way round Chevington Nature Reserve with our Border Collie and binoculars. No sign of Kip, but the undergrowth is so tall now he could be hidden out of view. Very difficult to search absolutely every ditch, dip and behind every hillock. I did come across a nest of chicks in the tall grass, busy chirping away, so Kip may be finding enough food to survive. Let's keep our fingers, paws, legs everything crossed he is found soon! Thinking of you and your family Sylvia, stay positive, everyone is routing for you all! Stay safe Kip, show yourself soon! X

2012-06-14 20:27 Springer princess

Just spoke to a girl and found out she has a small animal rescue thing or other, av asked about Kip, this is what i got back...............


No, we have been looking for him though, both me and Ebony (who runs the rodent side) have been very upset reading about it and have tried. :( My only advice on that is keep ringing the local police stations, as if you find a stray dog thats where they have to go, and if there's no microchip/collar after 24hrs they go to a cat and dog shelter. It's also worthwhile notifying as many shelters as you can and putting posters up in all the vets.

2012-06-14 20:27 Shelley

Wickedweims - I have some feedback from my psychic friend after contacting him to ask if he could help - would prefer to call you if possible - do you have a contact number? Or is there any other preferred route?

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2012-06-14 20:25 Inkie's Mum

I was also thinking about the flattened areas, if they have occurred and the search team have gone past them, would Kip have become wary of different scents to his own on the patches, and snuck off to find somewhere where he feels safer? In which case, he may be further into undergrowth. Also, this time of year deer lay out in patches with their young, not sure if you have any up in that area, but it might be why there are flattened areas of grass. Just a thought.

2012-06-14 20:23 jobadger

I've registered with the North-east Microlight forum and will post on there as soon as I am allowed. In the meantime, I've emailed the moderator explaining the situation and how much we would appreciate their help if anyone going up could keep a lookout for Kip. I've directed them to DL and to the phone numbers.

2012-06-14 20:23 wickedweims

The rocks have been searched and nothing has been found so the search continues for beloved kip,

2012-06-14 20:22 Inkie's Mum

Ive just messaged The Sun through their facebook page. Fingers crossed... PrincessH, you aren't being horrible, terrible or anything bad, and none of Team Kip want the outcome to be the saddest one possible, but I think they need to check every available option, discounting things like finding a body. However, I do think, should the worst have happened, then Sylvia would at least have an answer, rather than wondering where her boy was. Of course, every single one of us want him to be found safe and sound, to be home with his Mum, snuggled and safe with her, but I think it's just to discount that they are searching beaches etc. C'mon Kip, time to come and show yourself x

2012-06-14 20:18 Sylvie

I've emailed Ken Bruce asking for a mention. Highly unlikely but you never know.

2012-06-14 20:18 stringbean

Dear All - my first post - I only came to the DogLost site because a friend sent me the link about Kip. I'm down south in Cambridge (although born a Northumbrian) and I can't say enough how truly awe inspiring you all are. I have 2 rescue spaniels - which I adopted 16 months ago from Blue X - and they actually appear on the DogFound pages! I'm too far away to come and search but have emailed my contact at Blue X with the link to the site and she's going to send on to all the other sites and as many other people as she can. I've also emailed the CEO of Fish4Dogs (food etc) and asked him to add it onto the News section of their website. Hoping with everything crossed that he's home soon. Huge hugs, you're all amazing xx

2012-06-14 20:09 donna123

My hubby thinks real radio mentioned Kip in a news today at lunch time.he isnt 100% sure as he only caught a bit but we both agree that the tweets etc are really paying off and bringing much needed awareness xx

2012-06-14 20:06 Alig

same story posted on metro radio fb page x

2012-06-14 20:03 candybar

I have been following the story of KIP since Sunday night when I saw a facebook post about him. I am just sorry I didnt hear about him until the night time. I was in Druridge Bay birdwatching and walking all over on Sunday afternoon and could have kept an eye out. I dont live nearby but I will try and get out again tomorrow night or Saturday and will keep my eyes peeled with my binoculars and zoom lens for KIP! After looking at other posts on this site there have been many cases where a dog has been missing for weeks, but then someone has spotted it and its a big game of hide and seek until some one can catch him and bring him back! Hopefully we will get a positive sighting soon and then he can go back home! Best of luck and just wanted to let you know that the story is still spreading and people all over are thinking of KIP!

2012-06-14 19:59 paddycarr

P.S I drove back the same way abot 4.30pm

2012-06-14 19:58 paddycarr

Got away sharp from work, to go and pitch my Tent for Mighty Dubfest. However, i couldnt get any internet access on my phone for some reason, i didnt know Todays search areas. Anyway i stopped for a while at Sheepwash by the park by the Anglers arms and a Stroll about. From there i went upto the Estate where the old Firestation is and drove round a few Cul de Sacs. Then onto Cresswell where you searched from the wrought ironwork carpark. Then drove along that rd and over onto the Links track, where there were a lot of people about and a party of Kiteflyers who had been there a while. Then to the Country pk had a drive and walk, pitched tent down by the launching Ramp next to the Steel Cabins, met a couple in a VW campervan who are staying tonight, they had read the Posters before i came, on seeing my Car poster, they thought i was Kip's owner, i relayed to them as much of Kip's story as i know anyway they are watching my Tent and keeping a Eye out for Kip. People will be Cooking Food up there most of the night i can Guess, might Whet 'Wor Kip's' appetite i prayer.

I will be up there from 5pm Tomorrow till Sunday Lunchtime if you want my services ask and i will get my Mobile No to you somehow.

Have Faith Team Kip
Regards

2012-06-14 19:57 Alig

I have pinched your idea poppy and willow s mum I have posted this on the evening chronicle facebook page:
Hi I am writing to ask if you would run the story about Kip the missing Springer Spaniel in Northumberland, Kip is a special dog and his story has touched many people in the country. Details are on doglost page, he now has over 121000 views, his own facebook and twitter page and many celebrities twittering about him, this story is going countrywide. PLEASE could this boy have some publicity to help us find him.
thanks you in anticipation.

2012-06-14 19:56 mjky73

Well done poppy, just sent them a message to. Still meeting as many people. I can think of. People still following my posts on Services for Blyth FB page. GO TEAM KIP. Keep up the great searching, emailing, Facebooking and postering. We will find this baby. Xx

2012-06-14 19:54 Lola

Hi all. Been busy tweeting tonight (so much so I've reached my daily limit of tweets!) - I've been focussing on anything pet related - food, shops, groomers, walkers, holidays etc... had some successes the other night with Dogs Trust (29 people RT that too, so it's spreading round!). I hope tonight's the night - good luck to everyone searching, I wish I didn't live at the opposite end of the country. Go Team Kip!!!

2012-06-14 19:53 candybar

2012-06-14 19:51 Poppy & Willow's Mum

I've just sent this message to The Sun through their Facebook page.

Can you PLEASE run the story about Kip the missing Springer Spaniel, you said you would cover it when there were 100000 views on his doglost page, he now has over 121000 views, his own twitter page and many celebrities twittering about him, this story is going countrywide. PLEASE have a heart and help find this beautiful boy!

2012-06-14 19:45 Alig

Evening all. I am writing to let you know that the torch is going through bedlington tomorrow. The press I am told will be there from 7.15 am as they have bbc coverage of the procession.
I think you are all doing a fab job and would love to give a donation I will not however use the internet to do this. Is there any other way to make a donation to doglost?
Thanks Alison

2012-06-14 19:37 jansus

I agree with Claire and Jasper. Of course everyone wants a positive outcome - but until a definite sighting is confirmed that can be followed up then all avenues have to be explored.But of course there is still lots of hope. On Quigleys thread there were positive sighings 12 weeks after he went missing and maybe even a recent one. But Princess you dont have to feel bad it is upsetting even to have to think that way and our thoughts should be with the owner at this time and hope that there is soon a positive trail of where he might have got to.

2012-06-14 19:35 jinny

Hi its just a thought but does anyone know of anyone who might have a light aircraft or microlight. To go and have alook over the area ,there might even be an airport near bt with a piolet. Willing to go up maybe tell them if kip is found a small donation would be paid to a charity of there choice , it might be worth a go. Xx

2012-06-14 19:29 Claire and Jasper

It is very upsetting to read that, but to be fair the search is still continuing as before with hope, determination and love driving it forward day and night. I guess the team feel they should explore every avenue, however upsetting, given the circumstances and should the saddest outcome arise (can't bear to think about it), I am sure that Sylvia would rather know where her beloved Kip is, than not. I've only been a Doglost addict for a couple of months but I have never been more moved by a search than this one. Stay strong PrincessH - but don't feel bad about the way you feel. If there's any justice, Kip will be found safe and sound. Hope this hasn't upset you further. Take care xxx

2012-06-14 19:24 slabcabbage

NO PrincessH
you are not awful.
Kip is just waiting to be found safe and well,
I cannot and will not believe otherwise.
You Team Kip are wonderful,
wish i lived neared to be there with you all.but am in spirit and prayers.
Come on Kip, Home and sylvia are waiting for you
Stay safe sweetheart, we all love you dearly

2012-06-14 19:23 Dizzaloo

PrincessH....I feel the same way, I don't want to even entertain such thoughts but we all look at things differently and looking at it from all angles covers all bases. I think everyone wants to see him come home and live a long and happy life. xxx

2012-06-14 19:20 lezz

NO!!! you are not being awful. we need positiveness now and until he is found. any dog lover would say the same. There is no need to apologize I am sure 99% of all the messages are positive and it has to stay that way. He is going to be found, he is just playing hide & seek with us. xxxxxxx

2012-06-14 19:19 Anns

I agree PrincessH it really upset me when read it today. We will not give up hope, he is out there and will be found xx

2012-06-14 19:18 TheOldDogListener

Perhaps asking the Sun here on their facbook page might work?

https://www.facebook.com/#!/thesun

2012-06-14 19:12 Springer princess

Yes Shelley...... That would be amaaaaaazing, i am trying NOT to come on here as much as i am finding HIGHLY DISTURBING AND UPSETTING with folk saying things like, checking for a body etc..... its not really positive thinking, i cant imagine how Sylvia must be feeling, but i cant stand the fact that people can say this or type it for all to see, its distressing for an animal and springer addict like me...... Kip is still out there, we just need to find him..... apologies for me saying that, but thats how i feel, its not something i want to get to grips with, i as well as others would like to keep hoping that Kip is safe, and hiding....... apologies for this, please no one take this the wrong way..... i'm not being horrible or offending anyone intentionally...... i cant accept or deal with that word.... or sentance springers are mega bright, they know whats danger and whats not, even a baby with no sight, someone please tell me am not being awful????? xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-14 19:11 Shelley

Sophies D - that's great- if you need to leave any with me (if the shops are closed, please drop me a post (new to this, not sure if that is the correct term to use) - I can take some from you & get them into the local shops, pubs etc. tomorrow. We first heard about PIP after seeing a poster at the Granary Swimming Baths in Amble & have been looking ever since.

2012-06-14 19:09 Anns

Has anyone heard anything yet from the young girl who has supposedly seen him. Any idea how old she is? My daughter is 9 and has been following Kip's story with me. I asked her if you had seen him would you know it was him from the pictures you have seen of him , she said definitely i would know it's him because I would notice his eyes. lets hope it was him and he comes home tonight xxx

2012-06-14 19:01 jobadger

Can I print any posters/fliers off for anyone and post them 1st class? Please let me know and I'll do them this evening - let me know what size and number - my printers lying dormant since Uni finished last week.

2012-06-14 19:01 Diane_Leeds

Another possibility - Westlife are playing at Metro Arena tomorrow night, does anyone have any contacts there who might be able to have Kip announced over the tannoy system before the concert? There'll be thousands there from all over the place

2012-06-14 19:01 Diane_Leeds

Another possibility - Westlife are playing at Metro Arena tomorrow night, does anyone have any contacts there who might be able to have Kip announced over the tannoy system before the concert? There'll be thousands there from all over the place

2012-06-14 18:50 merlin

I see that The Sun newspaper has "Mystic Meg" and a whole lot of other psychics to choose from. I will email them and suggest that if they can't be bothered to run this story or even answer email, perhaps one of their "Psychics" can assist us !! I am going up to Druridge tonight to continue the search for Kip. I know we will find him. x

2012-06-14 18:49 Sophies Dad

I'm able to put some posters up in Alnmouth. Didn't have any left with me last night to place. I hope to get there later tonight or tomorrow morning.

2012-06-14 18:48 jobadger

Hi orpheous87,
I've emailed/spoken with or posted letters and posters to all vets in Northumberland, Durham, Tyne and wear and Nth and Sth Shields. xx (plus some in NTH Yorkshire).

2012-06-14 18:43 Diane_Leeds

Sylvie, I do have the odd one occasionally. :-). If any more flyers are needed to hand out at Dubfest I can probably run 100 or so off at work tomorrow. I'm coming up to Alnwick on Saturday and myself and a friend are coming down in the afternoon to help if Kip isn't home by then. X

2012-06-14 18:35 Shelley

My family & I have been following the developments here very closely & have also looked out on the beach/Estuary (North side) at Alnmouth - unfortunatley we only found a Springer who belonged to someone further along the beach. However, I have not seen any posters up here in Alnmouth - I cannot print here as I am on holiday - could someone get some up here? *Princess H -I know of a psychic/healer who agreed to look at KIP's picture & get back to me if he gets anything through..he is very good & completely honest. Will post when he gets back to me. The support & following you have generated for poor KIP is truly amazing - it has restored my faith in human nature. I hope above all hope he is found safe & sound.

2012-06-14 18:35 Sylvie

DianeM, what a good idea!

2012-06-14 18:10 Diane_Leeds

Donn't know if that's already been suggested, but what about contacting schools in the area and see if someone can go in when (and if) they have assemblies like I used to do at school. Letting all the local kids know about Kip might just help out with a sighting. Kids playing out may have seen him and just not realised he is lost

2012-06-14 18:03 loobeelu

Is anyone in the local scuba diving clubs (Alnwick i think?) that could let members know about KIP? I don't even want to think about it , but they may be able to help find him, either on the shore, washed up in a bay or in the water. (Ex scuba diver with experience speaking, been asked to keep a look out for a whole bunch of missing things in the past) I did text a few people earlier about it but i couldn't get contact details for the club whilst i was at work. HERE'S HOPING HE'S SAFELY BACK WITH SYLVIA TONIGHT :) .....GO TEAM KIP....xx

2012-06-14 17:58 maggiesmam

Don't think I'm going to make it up tonight either but sent a friend who lives in Hadston a message to update her. I'm hoping Wispa is going to hunt him down of the info about the little girl comes to nothing. Hope she doesn't think she's in trouble & clammed up if she actually has seen him & not just the posters x

2012-06-14 17:58 Camsta106

Is any one searching duridge tonight ?

2012-06-14 17:52 megs_mam

Just have to say, can't come to help, but asking for re tweets & using Facebook to make everyone aware & praying for Kip to come home. Fingers Crossed tonight he will xx

2012-06-14 17:47 maciemoo

Not long been back,walked around chevington nature park, then drove to hadston and had a look around there, spoke to a few people and they had all heard about kip. Then had a look along that long road with the beach at the bottom and car parks [ sorry not familar with the name but I think its where he went missing.Wont be able to sleep tonight again so if you need any night shift give me a shout.

2012-06-14 17:41 Viv

carling210 she was on about 5.30 hopefully they will run it again

2012-06-14 17:25 carling210

Anyone know what time Sylvia was on the radio?

2012-06-14 17:09 elfie 2575

hey there search and rescue dog called kip i emailed them worth a shot they down south though, Search_Dog_Kip

https://twitter.com/​search_dog_kip

2012-06-14 17:08 Viv

Heard a snippet of Sylvia on radio newcastle ... here's hoping that it makes more people "KIP" aware & it helps us get this gorgeous boy back home ......

2012-06-14 16:56 wickedweims

We are meeting in hadston co op car park we dont know what part to search as we have received no further information on the sighting earlier so all we can do is as searchers arrive at the car park we will give them a specific area to search this could range from searching vegetation to knocking on doors or walking around the area

2012-06-14 16:48 CHEEBER

just a thought, has anyone tried contacting the journal/chronical they are the daily papers for the northeast..from berwick down to middlesborough i think. they have done alot of lost animal stories in the past. havent seen it mentioned. also there is the news post leader..the free weekly paper delivered throughout the county. think it is njc media who print all these.

2012-06-14 16:38 Sylvie

Although like Sylvia I think it highly unlikely that Kip would have made it back to Cynthia's old house I went round there earlier. there was a builder there who said he will keep his eyes peeled and will also tell another builder working along the road and one at the farm opposite.

2012-06-14 16:36 Diane_Leeds

I've just had a message on twitter from someone in the US to say she is following the search for Kip and is amazed how everyone is pulling together to find him and she wanted to pass on her best wishes to all of Team Kip and says she cant wait till she logs on to see him in blue with a fantastic reunited picture

2012-06-14 16:34 Sophies Dad

Just got in and catching up with whats been happening today. Is there anywhere in particular thats needs searching tonight? Keep going Team Kip and it's great to hear about Kip on Radio Newcastle News but I wish he was back home with Sylvia who cannot be doing any more than she is to find him. Look after yourself too Sylvia. x

2012-06-14 16:27 whinny

Anymore information about the young girl who was trying to catch a dog?

2012-06-14 16:19 Diane_Leeds

Hi Claire and Jasper, no problem. Anything I can do to help until I can get up there at the weekend!

2012-06-14 16:17 lezz

I have just emailed the Sun and was a bit blunt but hope it makes them sit up and listened. Kip needs found and found soon. we will see you tonight Sylvia. xx

2012-06-14 16:05 elfie 2575

dogs trust said they twitted him, x

2012-06-14 15:58 mjky73

I've emailed the Mirror newspaper as suggested along with Pam and Ian at Tyne Tees and posted on both regions facebook pages, BBC1 Look North and This Morning.

2012-06-14 15:57 elfie 2575

just posted on Northeast Workingdogs fb page said walks his dogs there going to keep eye out and spread the word

2012-06-14 15:49 Claire and Jasper

DianeM - just wanted to say thanks re: your Twitter reply. Waited til I 'saw' you on here so my reply wouldn't be lost among this mega-thread! x

2012-06-14 15:42 susan

Hi, me and a friend would like to help in the search tonight. We are south of the tunnel but at work which is silverlink area and we will be leaving from here to help. Can you advise where you'd like us to go please? X

2012-06-14 15:42 Nicola lab mum

Not long back from the beach at Duridge bay with the dogs. Nothing to report I'm afraid. I live in Hadston and am out with the dogs at least twice a day, my son walks to red row most days to get bus to school and neither of us have spotted any loose dogs :0(

2012-06-14 15:24 Diane_Leeds

Kip is currently occupying about the first 6 pages if you Google Kip Spaniel UK and is mentioned on Tyne Tees and BBC Breakfast pages so is definately going to be "too hot to handle" if someone has picked him up and was planning to keep him.

2012-06-14 15:19 lezz

Have you tried to contact the local news. pam&ian@tynetees.com. My Hubby and Daughter were spotters last night for Sylvia but came home sad :(
They will meet at Hadston Carrs rocks tonight.
Fingers crossed this little lad KIP will be found. xx

2012-06-14 15:19 Peggysparlour

Ok I have some chest waders aswell x

2012-06-14 15:17 wickedweims

As regards the question about a medium we are working with one

2012-06-14 15:10 wickedweims

peggysparlour yes there was some metal on collar

2012-06-14 14:59 mjky73

Alex from Tyne Tees weather retweeted my tweet last night and she sent me one back saying hope Kip is found. I replied to her this morning saying The Sun newspaper were not now responding to emails following their 'promise'

Horse and Hound retweeted too.

Wish I could help tonight but having trouble walking after searching yesterday morning (awaiting ankle op) Does anyone have or know people with wet suits they would be helpful for searching in water.

Any suggestions on anything I can do on the laptop just shout.

Oh live in Blyth which is on torch route if leaflets, posters are sorted the torch is due down Cowpen Road sometime round 11am.
Kate

2012-06-14 14:43 Peggysparlour

hi all , I will be coming to Hadston scares tonight at 6 meeting elaine w and co. I will be bringing a metal detector ,spade , can anyone confirm that kip was wearing a metal name tag or had metal on his collar .? Can't get down any earlier sorry working x

2012-06-14 14:41 MSPickles

Have only just had my Advert posted on Preloved (apparently it was awaiting editorial review??). I have also posted on Mumsnet (Doghouse) Forum and Many Tears (dog rescue) Forum.
Has anyone emailed English Springer Spaniel Welfare etc.?

Good luck everyone. Stay safe Kip x

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2012-06-14 14:39 Poppy & Willow's Mum

Would it be worth getting some potholers to help look in the Hadston Carrs rocks area. Don't know the area myself but just a suggestion x

2012-06-14 14:29 wickedweims

Thanks Gefrin

2012-06-14 14:26 Sylvia

Jane,
Just popped home for an interview with BBC Radio Newcastle. I'm not sure how likely it is that Kip would make for Woodside as he was there for a few days but has been here for 2 years next month. I am not sure that he has a sense of direction because of his blindness - he can't walk in a straight line as he has no points of reference - he would be more likely to make for home as it is not much further away.
We are looking for brave volunteers who don't mind getting wet to poke amongst the Hadston Carrs rocks at low tide tonight (6:45) please. They will need poles about 6 feet long to get into the rocks shelves behind the curtain of seaweed. Anyone got waders? Thanks!!

P.S. In addition to the NESSR microchip, Kip was wearing an ID tag that showed my name (not his), my mobile and home phone numbers, and that he was microchipped and neutered.

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2012-06-14 14:26 Northern English Springer Spaniel RescueNESSR

To put people's minds to rest ref Kips details,,,,,all NESSR dogs are chipped to NESSR who operate a 24 hour data/phone base,,so if Kip had been picked up and scanned, we would have had that call....the reason its done this way,,if a NESSR dog turns up anywhere,,we will go and collect that dog,,,and save that dog ending up in a pound because the owner cant be contacted for what ever reason,,,NESSR's phone number stay the same,,sadly owners change numbers and may not let us know,,,,NESSR is for the dogs,,and this is one way to keep them safe,,,,Cynthia for NESSR

2012-06-14 14:12 gefrin

Wickedweims - I'll be happy to walk around Hadston tonight x

2012-06-14 14:10 imfullofideas

Hi, I know it may have already been done but I have contacted the Hoppings to see fi any of the travellers on their travels ( pardon the pun) have seen Kip and they have Rt it on twitter it and i have contacted their admin department too, maybe we could send them some posters? I say we as in the royal we as I have no ink but do you think it may be worth going up to th hoppings to ask around?
I think the medium is a good idea too. Good luck, I am up the coast on Saturday early morning so if there are any searches anywhere around 8 please let me know. xx

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2012-06-14 14:04 orpheous87

Cugisk - That's exactly what I was thinking. I know sandwich boards were mentioned earlier in the week so hopefully that will happen!

c/oKyloe - Brilliant idea. Let's hope it works and gets people to be even more aware of Kip. Hopefully someone will spot him as a result!

After reading a few posts on here, I'm planning on sending emails with Kip's poster to the local vets and pet shops around my area, even though we're way south, past Durham. As people were saying earlier if someone has picked him up, he could be anywhere. So if no-one's done it yet, when I get home from work, I'll email vets etc. in Newton Aycliffe, Bishop Auckland, Darlington and anywhere else I can think of around here.

Good luck to all members of Team Kip who are out searching today!

2012-06-14 13:55 Pat

I have put a message about Kip on Manchester and Cheshire Home for lost dogs Facebook page.

2012-06-14 13:40 slabcabbage

If you get in touch with the Sprirtualist Association of Gt Britain in London phone 071-235 3351
I would think they should be able to put you in touch with some good mediums who work in this field.

2012-06-14 13:37 Sylvie

Going round to Cynthia's old house now.

2012-06-14 13:37 BBKM

Yes Princess all Kip's details are up to date....
Sorry PrincessH i meant x

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2012-06-14 13:34 JUDE1

just back from Bamburgh and heard on BBC newcastle about Kip I thought he was going to say Kip had been found but nice to say young Kip boy is famous.

2012-06-14 13:22 Viv

Was about to suggest what Woldsway mentioned about Kip making his way to Cynthia's old home ( NESSR boss lady ) could this be checked out know the cemetery has been checked & did mention when out earlier to a guy who was on his way down if he would keep an eye out a lot of area he could lie low in down there .. sorry if this has been checked out already

2012-06-14 13:21 Springer princess

Bazil eve..... Just out of curiosity..... i'm asking this question because i need to change my number on Megans Petlog chip, and get another new ID tag for her due to a number change...... is all contact details up to date with number etc on KIPS chip and tag???? stupid question i know, but i have just realised i have changed my number, and not informed petlog to change it..... changing from contract to pay as ya go xxxxxxxx

2012-06-14 13:16 Hamishs mum

Just to let you know Kip was mentioned on BBC Newcastle radio this morning - don't know any details as I didn't hear it - but maybe it would be worth getting bsck in touch with them asking them to rerun the story but asking for the people in Hadston to keep a special eye out. Know I must get to work before I get into trouble!!!

2012-06-14 13:14 Springer princess

thoughts on door knocking and a medium who has a good reputation, who wont chat pure poop, with what we want to hear..... recommended mediums??? anyone? xxxxxx

2012-06-14 13:11 Cugisk

In relation to woldsway's post - How long has Kip been living with Sylvia?

2012-06-14 13:10 BBKM

Kip is microchipped and if he has been picked up by someone and handed to a Dog Warden, or taken to cat and dog shelter etc, he will be scanned for a microchip.....
At Easter 2011 on Cresswell beach (NE61) Meg a black and white cocker spaniel, ID 29387 went missing when the weather quickly changed and a very heavy mist came down. I searched for that girl for a few months as her owners who lived down south were on holiday at the time and had to return hoMe. We only ever got 'possible sightings', she is sadly one of many, many dogs that go missing and are never sighted or found. The same again, most recent is beautiful Otter in April this year ID38222, July 2010 Poppy NE61 (springer spaniel) ID 21343 sadly went missing with no sightings. There is always hope as you can see there are a lot of dogs been found and reunited with their owners in NE61 area.....
I agree with Jane we can't scare people who are trying to help us, remember the mother has passed her info on...hope this is Kip xx

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2012-06-14 13:09 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

More people ringing to offer to search...have passed them onto wickedweims.

2012-06-14 13:07 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Yes an appeal for everyone to check their gardens and sheds and garages...would help. we have only established that the 9 year old girl tried to catch the dog...not that she actually has. maybe a leaflet drop may be more effective...we dont want to scare the mother off speaking to her daughter...

2012-06-14 13:05 woldsway

Could Kip be trying to get back to Woodside where NESSR were based, just a thought
About a mile west of Hadston

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2012-06-14 13:05 Viv

Hi folk earlier this morning when at the hadston newsagent i was told by someone i know that she had been approached while out walking her dog saying there had been a sighting of Kip in Hadston so off out ive been with one of our huskys ive walked right up to RedRow through the welfare onto the back of the new houses & back up Hadston road saw nothing have approached a few folk asking spreading the word .... my neice is also out with her dog tramping the fields the back of the factory units these fields lead onto the country park with the busy road in between ...... hope today is the day Kip comes home

2012-06-14 13:04 Sylvie

I have been thinking along the same lines as PrincessH re mediums, think it is worth trying.

2012-06-14 12:59 migman34

Hello All, I have had replies from the facebook groups ( in realation to blind dogs) that i emailed and most of them have now put a link to this page on their sites.I know its a long shot but as i said the thought was if someone found him they may just put "blind dog" into facebook and if they do then Kip would show. So now he is even known about in australia and america... Just trying anything I can think of ...xxxx come on now Kip time to come home baby adventure time is over xxx

2012-06-14 12:59 Springer princess

RIGHT.......... WHO'S UP FOR A DOOR KNOCK AROUND HADSTON??????????? for gawds sake, i have two kids, one being at nursery, i have had both of my numbers and what street am living on plastered on here........... just to help get this lad home...... if shes got him, we need to get him back..... OOOOOOHH!!!!!!! i have a friend who's hubby is a copper!!!!!!!!! wonder if he could come with us in uniform.......... hhmmmmmmm the sight of a copper would panic anyone and they will give the baby back?????????? ANYONE WITH ME??????? or am i just being daft???? xxxxxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-14 12:56 wickedweims

there is a turning into hadston opp the country park A1068
signposted hadston straight over the mini rounabout the shopa are on the right

2012-06-14 12:53 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Just had helper on the phone re earlier sighting she has made contact with her friend who has made contact with the childs mother...understandably she does not want her contact number given out due to the age of the child...who is at school at the moment...mother will question her when she gets in as to where she saw Kip..but contact still via helpers friend...she has a whole list of questions to ask...all we know is she lives in Hadston near the country park...

2012-06-14 12:52 DAJ1

Please stay strong team Kip. I have looked at this page a zillion times and wished Kip would just reappear just like magic. I have shed tears and my little yorkie has never had so many cuddles. I am positive all your hard work will pay off. XX

2012-06-14 12:51 Springer princess

Afternoon everyone!!!!! such a shame KIP isnt home yet, am gutted!!! hows about..... with the olympic torch coming.... the printed t shirts, AND posters..... that way, wont it get more attention, and more people who are wearing the t shirts, the more that may be seen on camera's IF the tv camera's are coming too??? I'm not too sure what your thoughts are on spiritualist mediums..... most chat pure poopsie.... but i know that there is a mint one in Ashington..... it does cost £25 around that amount, maybe ask him..... contact Heather ((not me)) at Mind, Body, Spirit......... anything is worth a try.... BUT this medium is highly recommended...... AND has a really good name.... try to give him a go??????? xxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-14 12:50 wickedweims

Just has a call from sylvia she is asking if anyone wants to search today please can they go to the car park at thge shopping centre at hadston and just comb the local area
please post replies here so i know who is going to be there as this sighting (that has not yet been confirmed was 2 days ago)
thanks

2012-06-14 12:49 Helperpoppys petsLesley (ID84584)

Link to FOUND Spaniels here:
http://www.animalwardens.co.uk/index.php?sobi2Search=spaniel&SobiCatSelected_0=3&radiusToSearch=50&radiusStartPoint=northumberland&radiusStartPointId=0&search=Search&searchphrase=any&option=com_sobi2&sobiCid=3&sobi2Task=search&reset=2&Itemid=56

2012-06-14 12:46 valmeerkat1

I have e-mailed the park where I have my caravan and asked them to look out for dear Kip. Although it is in Devon it is a very dog friendly site, which has easy access from the motorway. It may be clutching at straws but it's the best I can think of being so far away. Come on kip - you need to show yourself now. Well done to Team Kip you are absolutely brilliant good luck xx

2012-06-14 12:42 Helperpoppys petsLesley (ID84584)

Why don't you drop Cinnamon Trust a line? They have volunteer dog walkers and maybe if someone is out walking a dog in that area they could keep an eye out?

2012-06-14 12:39 Helperpoppys petsLesley (ID84584)

When my cat went missing and I had a call about him, i went to the path by the garden where this cat was. I don't know if the same for dogs but I was chatting to the finder and thought no, can't be Joey simply because he didn't recognise my voice, pick up my scent even though I was by him. he was in the shadows curled up so I couldnt see properly. he got up and walked away but when I called his name, it was that he responded too and came to me. He was missing 2 months. Also he was going to the same garden the same time each night for food. I don't know if voice / name etc and food is the same for dogs.

2012-06-14 12:33 Helperpoppys pets (external site, opens in new browser window/tab)Lesley (ID84584)

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2012-06-14 12:25 Poppy & Willow's Mum

I have sent the dog lost and facebook links to the rehoming centres in my local area (North Lincolnshire) including the one which takes in strays found by the local authority. Will try and email local vets this afternoon. Still thinking of you Kip, stay safe xxxx

2012-06-14 12:04 wickedweims

shepherdess can you give me a call please thanks

2012-06-14 12:01 elfie 2575

sylvia and all who helped searching you are doing fab job, i never met you but you do fab worked helping rescue springers you must be shatterd , keep going hugs to you and all who helping, i myself will continue to bombard papers and every where we WILL FIND HIM he just playing hide and seek at moment he he. i know its not a laughing situation but you have to keep going good luck i prey with thousands of others that he home safe and well soon, xxxxx

2012-06-14 12:00 sally

will do as soon as I find out

2012-06-14 11:59 Shepherdess

Sally good one but can you get the name and phone no of the person who actually saw the dog and pass them straight to doglost - will save all the confusion if they can be spoken to directly

2012-06-14 11:56 sally

I just got a message that there might of been a possible sighting in the hadston area a few days ago .. seems someone had tried to catch a dirty looking springer but it was too scared and ran off ... I'm waiting for a call to see if this is a positive sighting or not

2012-06-14 11:55 DogLostMillypod (Chris) - Administrative Volunteer

Thanks for the link haley just emailed them.
Good luck TEAM KIP you are all amazing.xx

2012-06-14 11:54 Unknown

Well done, guys. You've got the lead on the Northumberland Gazette website again. Good follow-up story on the search. Shame it only says 80,000 hits !!

2012-06-14 11:54 Moocher

I'm sure that this has been thought of but, hey, worth a try. Do any of the local gamekeepers use snares, in which case is there any chance he could be trapped in one? I know it's a horrible idea but they're used here in East Anglia to protect pheasant shoots, etc. and there are plenty of instances where roaming dogs have been caught.

Good luck for the search today. As ever, fingers are crossed and prayers being said in abundance.

2012-06-14 11:46 hayley

A big thank you to everyone yesterday (and today) who helped me bombard 'The Sun' with emails, no luck yet but maybe they are taking us seriously now. A new mission today (if you choose to accept and while we are awaiting news of possible new sightings) is.....picturedesk@mirror.co.uk......you know what to do, please remember to include the links to this page. Thank you and good luck to all our lovely local searchers who are working so hard to get Kip home. xxx ;)

2012-06-14 11:43 Sylvia

Friends,
A very brief post to say thank you for the love and support that this Forum has brought to me. The response has been incredible and I will never be able to thank people enough for their help.
For information:
Steak was barbecued in the area about 7.30 p.m.
I laid 5 scented areas at dusk last night and I checked them between 4 and 5 this morning but they were undisturbed.
The thermal imaging camera was in use from 8.30 last night until 5.30 this morning.
I stayed in my car with the tailgate open to carry more scent for as long as I could stand it (temperature down to 4 degrees by 2 a.m.) before closing it. Remained in the car all night except for when I checked the scented areas. There was an observer looking at the car while I was gone.
We are trying every avenue and lead that comes our way. If you have suggested something and we haven't done it, trust me, there is a reason.
Thank you again and keep those positive posts coming.
Sylvia
x

Last edited: 2012-06-14 12:02:40 by Sylvia

2012-06-14 11:40 Cugisk

Smokenfluff - just wondering - did your friend find her dog?

2012-06-14 11:38 Hamishs mum

Got to go back to work so won't be able to go out and do any searching around Druridge Bay today, will try and get back over there at the weekend but I'm really hoping (& praying) that Kip will be home by then. Good luck to everyone today - I may be at work but I will be thinking of you all and hoping that when I next check this page it will be in the blue. Come on Kip its really time to go home now..

2012-06-14 11:32 smokenfluff

I have some freshly made dehydrated chicken liver & ox liver here that i make for my tribe. They love it and it pongs to high heaven. You are most welcome to it all if it will help to bring this lad home. I can post it today if you wish.

2012-06-14 11:32 Connel

come on Kip please show your beautiful face to your Mum. I've got to go out but I hope and pray that when I come back Kip is in the blue and there has been a wonderful reunion. You are all doing an amazing job and my heart goes out to you all when sightings turn out to be false. One day, hopefully today, that will change and Kip will be back where he belongs.

2012-06-14 11:30 wickedweims

Praying that kip is found soon

2012-06-14 11:25 c/oKyloe

smokenfluff - good to see we're all on the same wavelength - these tactics have all already been employed over the last few days in the hunt for our special lad. Not sure about the cage one, but the car with his bed in has been used, which is substantially similar. The wealth of suggestions coming through here is incredible - let's hope we can share this new found Kip-stardom with the man himself very soon.

2012-06-14 11:23 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Oh Yes smokenfluff we definately always recommend the scenting..

2012-06-14 11:20 smokenfluff

I don't know if it has been mentioned on the this site all ready as there are far too many posts to read through but when i was helping a friend look for her dog a while ago these are the steps she took to try and find her dog. Some of the suggestions may seem strange but i guess Kip's sense of smell will be even more heightened because of his lack of sight.
Anywhere where there has been even a positive or possible sighting portable BBQ's were lit cooking sausages or other cheap tasty fare that should lure most hungry dogs. Setting a wire cage trap with the smelliest liver cake and the only other thing i can think of which may not appeal to most but does work is the owner laying his or her urine scent where there have been sightings of the dog. Obviously the owner would fill an empty plastic bottle or similar before trying this one out. How a dog can tell it's owners urine scent is beyond me but i have been told time and again that it works.
Stay safe Kip!

2012-06-14 11:20 merlin

I have emailed The Sun again to remind them of the importance of running this story and keeping their "promise".

2012-06-14 11:11 wickedweims

Hopefully getting some newspaper coverage today

2012-06-14 11:00 Cugisk

We have only had our rescue springer since January and we're learning about his habits gradually (although we've had dogs for over 30 years). I don't know if this is a trait of Springers or not but he likes to "hide" in different places in the house - at this time of writing he is sleeping behind the couch where I am sitting - he gets right between an armchair and the wall, right under my feet underneath the computer desk and his favourite place seems to be in the bathroom with the door closed! I often have to look for him as he doesn't come out when I say his name unless it's feeding or walking time! I'm saying all this as I think, and hope, that Kip is hiding to be safe and secure. Keep looking - remember the collie in the tree - that made us laugh when we read that!

2012-06-14 10:53 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Yes...desperately awaiting the phonecall...so no one to ring on my mobile as I have kept that free for the call...landline is okay though...

2012-06-14 10:49 animal lover

Thanks for that update Jayne. The possible sighting sounds very promising. Fingers crossed.

2012-06-14 10:48 May

Is there a local badger group who could go and check round any sets, if Kip is in the woods would make ideal hiding place?

2012-06-14 10:43 Janet Locke

Dogs are very in tune with their owners car sound - this may have been tried before, but as Daisymam suggested, when there are so many strange people around Kip may be reluctant to come out, but if Sylvia parked on her own where she was parked when she took him for the walk he disappeared on and just sat with her engine running, maybe he would show himself eventually.

2012-06-14 10:41 c/oKyloe

Orpheous87: OUr dog club have a display slot at the Olympic torch event at Bamburgh; I'm heading across myself later on today and I am sure that we will already have posters etc on the stall as Kip is 'one of ours'.... but I'll print off a few more to take along.

2012-06-14 10:40 Cugisk

Orpheous87 - You took the words right out of my mouth, as they say! I was thinking if posters were handed out to people on pavements they could be asked to hold them up as the tv cameras passed them and that way Kip would be on TV! Good Luck and Best Wishes for everyone involved today, especially dear Kip and Sylvia. (cried a bit at the pessimistic posts from earlier but can fully understand as people must be physically and mentally exhausted by now)

2012-06-14 10:38 maggiesmam

Hilary Alexander from The Telegraph has just re-tweeted my #findkip tweet. She has over 218,000 followers. Good luck to Owl & Wispa today, of anyone can find him they can. I've seen Wispa at work, she's fab

2012-06-14 10:32 orpheous87

I don't know if this has already been thought of, but the Olympic torch arrives in the North East today, coming through Berwick, Bamburgh and Alnwick. I'm sure these areas have already been posters but if not, it might be worth targeting the exact places the torch will pass through? There's a rough timetable on twitter giving this info:
@bbcnewcastle: It's torch time! It arrives in the North East later! 1620 Berwick, 1800 Bamburgh, 1920 Alnwick. We're with it every step of the way!

2012-06-14 10:31 Nicola lab mum

Do we know the name of the wood where the scent has been found? I don' think we have Duridge Woods but there are Ladyburn Woods, Coldrife Woods, North Shore Wood and Hadston Links Wood. To the South there is also Ashwood where i was last night. I spent alot of time near and around Ladyburn Woods with my dogs from last Wednesday thru to Sunday and found nothing :0(

2012-06-14 10:30 Daisysmam

So sorry Kip didn't show himself last night. I know few days ago someone mentioned on here Sylvia parking her car where it was parked when he went missing to see if he showed himself to her. Just wondering if it might be worth her parking up either in area he's been tracked or where she was when he disappeared overnight or from say 3am - 7am with as few people as possible around. I know there wasn't many people out last night but could he have sensed they were there and been spooked?? It may be good to try something over next couple of nights before Dubfest gets going and weather turns bad. Hope I'm not stepping on anyones toes by suggesting this and it may have been done/talked about before but it's all I can think of!! Big hugs to Sylvia and rest of Team Kip xxxxx

2012-06-14 10:18 jobadger

The local papers should know that Kip's page has had 14,500 views alone since 3.30 yesterday afternoon.....

2012-06-14 10:11 May

Come on team KIP,lets keep this brilliant effort up! It was the school holidays when Kip went missing and many people, myself included were staying in cottages / camper vans etc. if Kip was picked up maybe some one is finding that blind dogs do not make the easiest pets! Im in london and about to email all my local rescue shelters maybe others could do the same in their regions. Keep postering and looking - he will be found. Good Luck. Sylvia please be assured we are all behind you and will move heaven and earth until we find him.

2012-06-14 10:07 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

We cannot confirm anything until we speak to this friend of a friend...In the meantime Sylvia has rung to say Owl is in the area of Duridge woods by the lake in the country park where some fresh scents have been picked up...do just go to the park if you are in the area...tx team Kip...her number is 07973 273838...if you cannot find her....but keep it short please as we dont want to loose contact with Owl at the moment....

2012-06-14 09:54 maciemoo

Can you say what area the girl comes from/ or the church. Precious time could be wasted .

2012-06-14 09:53 elfie 2575

if this is right someone has him we need him in papers , we need to bombard every paper going i know they are aware need to be on there backs.

2012-06-14 09:52 linda

Think thr metal detector whould be a great idea. Did anyone come back to you about if he had a metal collor on ? Maybe someone could get in touch with the local TT army and they may do a sweep of the area for you. its worth a try

2012-06-14 09:42 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

See my post below Janus...Possible sighting...

2012-06-14 09:41 jansus

reference sand dune comment - someone did ask if Kip had a metal collar or tag and offered to go down with a metal detector. Not sure what happened about this.
Reference sick facebook post - they should be warned that after recent legal case they could easily be prosecuted and facebook could be forced to release IP address - so they are treading on thin ice. I guess the more pepole who report it the better.

2012-06-14 09:40 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Okay we have just had a call to HQ from a helper who has just received a text from s friend aware she had been lookinhg for Kip...she has passed on via another friend...it gets complicated..that a young girl has been saying she has seen Kip and has been trying to catch him as she wants to keep him...on being questioned she said its definately the one on the poster....very dirty and bedraggled....Until we can get hold of the first friend...who is in church all morning...then we can get number of other friend etc and can check this all out...and where this girl lives...its all a case of chinese whispers at the moment but as soon as we know anything...we will update...Owl and Sylvia have been updated...But until we have spoken to the girl we cannot confirm anything except the sighting was within the last 2 days...will update as soon as we know more....watch here for details ...

2012-06-14 09:23 Tigermouse

Has there been any more news from The Sun? This has now got way over the 100,000 views so will they now feature it?

I don't know if this will help but I write a camping blog which is read by people all over the country - I'll do a page on there now with a link back to Doglost asking people to read this page. You never know, there may be some blog readers who could keep and eye out for Kip or help in some other way.

2012-06-14 09:20 linda

MY thoughts exactly about actully being sucked into the sand dunes this would explain why he went so suddley.think it would be good to trace the other dogs that have gone missing from same area. if it is their she be a warning for all dog owners in the area about letting their dogs off leash

2012-06-14 09:17 maciemoo

Went out this morning at 5am, searched the riverside at the back of North seaton ind est and along to sandy bay.Saw 2 other springers with owners , these could possibly have been the ones sighted here earlier in the week.

2012-06-14 09:15 JUDE1

someone posted a sick comment on facebook I have reported as sick and offensive people are so cruel :(

2012-06-14 09:00 Sue

I'm going to Benton Shelter today. I will let you know the outcome.

2012-06-14 08:57 Liege

Im going to the shelters in newcastle today at 1 o'clock when they open

2012-06-14 08:44 Spanielgirl

Hello there are a few posts on here about physiically checking dog home as a couple of dogs have been found thete even althoug have been told the dog was not there. Have they been visited. Maybe dog wardens or who ever looks after the streets are quick in your area. Thinkig all the time about you all.

2012-06-14 08:38 donna123

hopefully heading up Cresswell way today with my yorkie,I will have a good look for Kip. Fingers crossed he will be found today xxx Thinking of you Sylvia xxx

2012-06-14 08:30 Sue

My heart goes out to everyone concerned. Your commitment is admirable. I will be passing Benton Cat and Dog shelter today and I will check there on the off chance Kip has been handed in. Such a gorgeous dog. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone for his safe return x

2012-06-14 08:28 tobysdad

Does seem strange that four spaniels have gone missing in the same place maybe somebody should ring these people to see how and exactly were there dogs disapered or if they have found them and not updated

2012-06-14 08:15 veryposhpuppy

Ive asked for a mention on Radio 2. Ken Bruce loves dogs and keeps spaniels. Worth a try!

2012-06-14 07:44 b1tc403

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2012-06-14 07:37 BBKM

Morning, i have just got back home from searching the areas I was asked too and found nothing.(Had to wait until it was light for some areas) I need sleep so off to peeps for a few hrs and hope to see this lad in the blue, back home safe with his family when come back xxx

2012-06-14 07:24 Northern English Springer Spaniel RescueNESSR

Message from Wickedweims,,as she is unavailable this morning,,,
There is no search as such today ,,but if anyone is in the area,,please would you mind keeping your eye's open incase anything has been washed up,,,ie,,from Boulmer South,,,thank you all so much for all you help,,Cynthia,,,NESSR

2012-06-14 07:17 PaulaK

I check Kips page at least a couple of times a day - hoping its moved to the blue. So may well wishers and helpers, I have never seen so many posts on one dogs page before, its amazing. Come on Kip time to go home, so many people waiting!

2012-06-14 07:03 biccy

Thats a good spot wickedweims. Are those dogs still lost? Is it worth checking if they are? Could it be that some were found and the owner didn't update the page? is it worth a call to each-if found it might be worth knowing where and how they were found incase it helps look for Kip.

2012-06-14 06:56 wickedweims

If you click on the link above dogs missing in NE61 all the last 4 have been spaniels do we
have a farmer who is shooting them
are they all trapped by sand dunes
or do we have a serial spaniel thief

2012-06-14 06:18 wickedweims

morning
the searchers were out until 3.00 no sign we had the tic but we had no luck we will keep searching
If KIP had drowned its likely that his body would have washed up by now or his hi viz vest would have been found
we have checked railways.traffic accidents and street cleansing
Has kip been taken out of the area we need to get posters everywhere and make this boy
TO HOT TO HANDLE
I will post with details of todays search area later
Once again thank you all

2012-06-14 00:52 Danielle

Due to work I couldn't get out tonight.....but I'm heading over to ashington to my mums tomorrow for the day she lives near the river. So I will go along the river tomorrow with her Labrador and see if we can see anything. If he was spotted near the jubilee industrial estate he may have wandered down there. I should be out for 11:30am. I will check in the morning before I do go out incase the little guys home and safe......fingers crossed he is! Xxx

2012-06-14 00:34 K n K

Cmon Kip, special lad, your mam wants you back. I'm not religious as a rule but I've been praying for Kips safe return.
My zoo & I have fingers toes and numerous paws crossed xxx

2012-06-14 00:32 Springer princess

Thank you for the update Wickedweims...... not heard anything for a while..... had to ask, as wasnt sure if there may of been anything to report..... who is over there, is it Sylvia and a lad with the TIC? orrr..... a couple of others.... am too excited to go to bed, in case i miss anything..... xxxxx

2012-06-14 00:27 wickedweims

Just a quick note to update the searchers are still out and i will update as soon as i have any news
once again thanks to each and everyone of you who have posted, searched, and sent messages and phone calls for the return of this wonderful lad

2012-06-14 00:24 debsandpets

Go on Team Kip !!!! Let's bring this boy home xxx

2012-06-14 00:21 Springer princess

Can someone....... ANYONE please update us on events from tonight with Thermal Imaging Camera, and sniffer dogs, with Sylvia........ any news on events over there??? xxxxxxxxx

2012-06-14 00:17 sausages

Gaynor, yes that's correct. It was beside a bin labelled no. 5 and sort of diagonally across from the Tile Centre. Hubby has sent Wickedweims a photo for info.

2012-06-14 00:16 GeoGurl

Don't know if this will be any help or not but i found a black lab a month ago and rang the council as after ringing several dog shelters and charities who don't pick up strays apparently. Northumberland council sent out a private shelter guy who works with the local council picking up strays. Its worth giving them a ring, just ask to speak to someone about a stray or missing dog. Sorry cant help more :( Hope you find Kip soon xx

2012-06-14 00:13 Gaynor

Sausages, re your post just below. You mention a ripped open rubbish bag outside the Tile Centre on Industrial Estate. Haven't got time to trawl back through all the posts just now, but I recall that there was a 'sighting' of a Springer by same Tile Centre a couple of evenings back ...

2012-06-13 23:42 Oscar's mum

Hi Team Kip, sorry haven't posted since Monday night but with working not been able to go out other than taking Oscar out. We're in Ashington so will keep an eye out when we're out and about. We drove around the corner at Industrial Estate on Monday night and saw a liver and white springer and both of us gasped thinking it was Kip only for it to be followed by a man and a black lab - our hearts sank. I've put posters up in RVI and there are lots of people asking about Kip who either live in the area or come at weekends etc. One of the consultants bird watches at Hauxley each weekend so has taken a poster to have when he's up there this weekend in case he spots him.

Got another busy day and night tomorrow but come Friday teatime I will have some time to help....although I'm praying he will be back with Sylvia by then.

good night and god bless Kip <3 x

2012-06-13 23:15 acarr

Hi all, Kate as per our conversation at lunchtime I have not long been in from going around on horseback, we have been around The fields between the caravan storage place at Lynemouth (they are aware of poor kip my dad gave them a poster) through the dense wooded area down to bog hall through the fields at the other side of Cresswell road through the dene running up from the beach. It is very difficult because there are so many places that an animal could bed down in safety, I know this isn't lot to report but you do get to see places from a better angle. Let me know please if there is anything you would like me to do tomorrow. Can I just say I really truelly take my hat off to all of you, especially Sylvia of course, it must be like a nightmare that seems like it is never ending. It is soul destroying when you come home to find someone has ripped the poster off my garden fence that faces out onto a main road, youngsters I'm sure, it infuriates me how they have no respect. They should be out there looking not taking the posters down. I'm angry I think I need sleep. Come on kip please let tonight be the night. XXX

2012-06-13 23:13 sausages

Hubby & I came up from Co Durham this evening. Drove round the coast from Blyth, Camois, Sandy Bay, Newbiggin, Cresswell, stopping at vantage points to look at the beaches. Were just on the way from Cresswell to Widdrington when we got message about Ashington. Drove to area of earlier sighting, spoke to lots of local residents (some of which knew about Kip!), then went down to N Seaton ind estate. Found a rubbish bag ripped apart outside Tile place near garden centre. Came back via Wansbeck Park; parked up and waited for a while. Spoke to lots of locals and people walking on the coast. Most amazing was that there are posters everywhere. Team Kip is incredible! Good luck Sylvia and all tonight.

2012-06-13 23:12 Tigermouse

It's just taken me over 2 hours to read all this! Unfortunately I'm much too far away to help personally but I'm with you all in spirit - well done to all the searchers who are working so hard for this lovely boy, I hope he's soon found safe and sound and reunited with his family.

Come on Kip, wherever you are, your mum wants you home xx

2012-06-13 23:10 wickedweims

no reply from the sun yet
thanks to everyone who has been out tonight

2012-06-13 22:57 Viv

Not long back from giving the dogs a run .... Paul took them up the old drift track to RedRow & back down then along the beach saw no sightings of kip in this time i walked the pup along the track south of the lake nothing a long there either tho these areas have been walked & searched many times on route home bumped into Sylvia came home & Paul has gone back down to the park to lend a hand in the search .....
hope tonight is the night & that the TIC can pick out this gorgeous boy time he was home with his Mam cos she needs lots of wet sloppy kisses from Kip

2012-06-13 22:57 Trixp8

Hey there, been following Kips story on FB. I took a screen shot of Kips picture and posted it to my Instagram and streamzoo accounts to try and help spread the word and Kip's photo. You will be able to see these by searching #findkip or by my user name trixp8. Please feel free to add any other additional hash tags that you think may help... :)

2012-06-13 22:53 mjky73

Thanks for the update re Ashington. My friend went up to check too. Anyone had a reply from The Sun newspaper? They've not replied to my email this afternoon.

2012-06-13 22:47 migman34

I have just sat and sent emails to ALL pages on facebook that are to do with blind dogs alerting them to Kip and asked them all to post this add on their pages ( even them in America) wiith the thought been if someone finds him and typed into facebook blind dog they may just see t. Hope thats ok. I am too far away to help in person and trying to think of things to do from a distance xx

2012-06-13 22:45 jobadger

All vets (235)in Durham, Northumberland, Nth and Sth Shields, and Tyne and Wear have been emailed with Kip's poster. Several posters to be posted tomorrow. Some lovely replies wishing you all well and good luck in the search. That goes from me as well. Come on lovely boy - time for home now. xx
@Cani1 - thank you for the laugh!!

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2012-06-13 22:44 wickedweims

thanks everyone no idea of seach area for the morning yet but will update as soon as i know

2012-06-13 22:42 Michelle&Ryan

Where will we be searching tomorrow? Hoping we don't need to be but just incase as we're back up in amble from tomorrow til fri am to lend a hand.

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2012-06-13 22:37 AlphaJ

Cheeber lol I thought she meant keeping quiet about something!
Cani1 - Well done to your Hubby and brother in law for doing that, even though it wasn't Kip it shows their dedication....and yes they may have solved the matter of the springer in that area, so their search was still worthwhile!

2012-06-13 22:31 Sophies Dad

Just back from Alnmouth with Hamish's Mum and nothing found. Covered beach and dune edges from Alnmouth Car Park to rocks at south end of Boulmer. Hope you have better luck tonight and that the TIC is useful. Will be able to go out again tomorrow night if needed but let's hope it's not necessary and that Kip is home, safe , well and happy. x

2012-06-13 22:30 wickedweims

or call me 07850 433719

2012-06-13 22:26 loobeelu

Cani1 - first time i've laughed like that in a few days now! but you may have solved the Ashington Kip sightings!! Good luck tonight everyone. x

2012-06-13 22:22 cani1

Well hubby and B.I.L thought they had found him in Ashington. They have been down nearly every street in Ashington , near Kielder fish shop there was a springer on the grass alone so they went to put lead on and take photo when a man turned up in his dressing gown asking what they were doing with his dog !
I f it is just let out to roam like this maybe this is the dog people have been seeing as the fish shop is not to far away from green lane and the allotments. They are going to check the riverside park now then head home. Good luck everyone else with the search tonight .

2012-06-13 22:22 CHEEBER

alphaj....princessH is here with me...keeping toot, she meant keeping a look out on here lol

2012-06-13 22:21 wickedweims

bev pls share info

2012-06-13 22:20 AlphaJ

PrincessH - Hope what you are keeping toot about is something significant and that it leads to Kip being reunited with his family :)

2012-06-13 22:19 Sparkle

Thanks for your reply Wickendweims. I was very close then Il give Sylvia a ring

2012-06-13 22:18 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

wickedweims Thanks .. will be fine, just an anuual 'mot' really. Will be keeping fingers and toes crossed! b1tc403 !!! Ok .. think that says it all really. Am in E Sussex so hv no idea of area!!

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2012-06-13 22:05 Springer princess

I need a de-stress cuppa, popping to see thy neighbour... we will be keeping toot on the progress.... good luck everyone........ come home kip baby xxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-13 22:05 wickedweims

could anyone call me if there near the travellers sight on sheepdip road

2012-06-13 22:03 Daisysmam

Got everything crossed that tonights the night!! Good luck Team Kip!!

2012-06-13 22:02 Springer princess

Beverley........ pass your info on to WICKEDWEIMS....... apologies i forgot you were also a main groupie member......... A KIP VIP ........

WW i have everything crossed for tonight....... hope this is the night..... get this baby home for cuddles and dinners xxxxxxxxx

2012-06-13 21:57 wickedweims

if she could post info here princess as the others are searching and laying scent trails

2012-06-13 21:55 Elaine

Migman34 - if you are meaning the cemeteries in Amble I am responsible for them and the East one is closed/small I pass it on a daily basis and walkers often pass through it. The lady who lives next to it is aware of Kip. The West Cemetery is manned mon-fri and the men are also aware of Kip. If you are referring to another cemetery tell me which one and I'll make sure they are aware. Thanks

2012-06-13 21:55 orpheous87

Good luck tonight everyone who's searching, and of course, good luck to Sylvia. Let's hope he shows up tonight.
I've sent out a few more tweets today and had retweets from other followers of celebrities as well as a retweet from Louise of Made In Chelsea who has over 170,000 followers.

2012-06-13 21:54 Springer princess

Evening all........ I have just logged in, been a manic day..... OOOOOHH!!!! Beverly....... pass ya info on........ IT should NOT be ignored or overlooked no matter how significant or insignificant....... get in touch with one of the main team...... Bazil, Sylivia, Admin..... also i think Murial?? not sure of anyone else who could be a main person.... i have bazils number also Sylvia's number......

come on little KIP your mammy needs you home, think of the dinners and cuddles you will get if you show your self little lad...... TEAM KIP HOWAY!!!!! xxxxxx

2012-06-13 21:52 wickedweims

awaiting info from bev

2012-06-13 21:52 wickedweims

the cemetary has been checked

2012-06-13 21:45 Alig

Could beverleys information be significant ?

2012-06-13 21:43 Stella's Dad

Faye from Steps has RT'd it according to my daughter Sophie, who has also RT'd it.

Faye lives near Sunderland iirc.(But I won't hold that against her.....)

Edit: Yes she has as I've just seen it.

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2012-06-13 21:42 migman34

I have posted a couple of times and not sure its been seen so trying again............. Has someone looked in the cemetery as its a very quiet area with not a lot of people about lots fo places to hide and will also have water.By looking at google maps its not far away either....xxx

2012-06-13 21:40 wickedweims

Thanks steve

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2012-06-13 21:38 wickedweims

no bev you need to a t junction at the seafront hadston scaurs car park on the right she was parked halfway between car park and the start of the wood that is on the right hand side on the left there is a pull in thats where she was parked

2012-06-13 21:36 wickedweims

awaiting a reply from kips owner now

2012-06-13 21:33 Alig

Good Luck for tonight xxxx

2012-06-13 21:32 Sparkle

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE! can someone tell me where Kips owner was parked last Wednesday night when he went missing. I have been searching tonight and parked near hadston scars car park but further on in northern direction to where the road ends and there is a rusty old telephone booth. If this is near or the actual place the owner was please let me know I may have info thanks

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2012-06-13 21:29 Steve Minto

Walked beach Boulmer to Alnmouth 8 to 9pm. Low tide just turning. Checked rocks with binoculars, checked seaweed for signs of hi-vis jacket. Nothing found. This area is quite busy with a good few people out with dogs or just walking. Good luck tonight Sylvia.

2012-06-13 21:29 Steve Minto

Walked beach Boulmer to Alnmouth 8 to 9pm. Low tide just turning. Checked rocks with binoculars, checked seaweed for signs of hi-vis jacket. Nothing found. This area is quite busy with a good few people out with dogs or just walking. Good luck tonight Sylvia.

2012-06-13 21:27 sausages

Leaving ashington shortly, but will keep refreshing page just in case. Good luck all.

2012-06-13 21:21 Sheelybobs

The Ashington sighting maybe another lost spaniel and not Kip at all. I hope it is found and reunited if this is the case. Good Luck everyone - routing for you ALL !!!

2012-06-13 21:19 snacher

the comrades workmans club may have a camera or sennit workshops

2012-06-13 21:16 wickedweims

no snatcher

2012-06-13 21:15 kirstmc

All fingers, toes & paws crossed that wee Kip pops up tonight, come on boy, let's get you home safe & sound X

2012-06-13 21:10 snacher

did the person who reported the siting on roseneath today say which direction he was going

2012-06-13 21:09 b1tc403

CLARKEY YOU BE BLOODY LUCKY IF A CAMERA WORKED IN aSHINGTON

2012-06-13 21:08 cani1

Hubby heading out now to try and cover as much of Ashington as possible.

2012-06-13 21:07 b1tc403

I WALK MY DOGS TWICE A DAY N AM ALWAYS ON THE ALERT FOR DOGS WANDERING ALONE, I MAINLY WALK WOODHORN WAY , ROUND LAKE SOMETIMES I WILL STILL KEEP LOOKING FOR KIP. AM PRAYING SOME1 HAS TOOK HIM IN

2012-06-13 21:07 wickedweims

Thanks clarkey good luck at the hospitial

2012-06-13 21:02 merlin

Checked beach from Hauxley heading south towards Druridge Bay. Nothing found but spoke to people out walking. Although they were not out specifically looking for Kip they knew about him and were keeping an eye out for him. It is encouraging that the word is spreading.

2012-06-13 21:01 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

Would there be cctv in Ashington area that cld be checked out?? wickedweims .. hope Dubfest people were helpful. Am going to keep everything crossed for all searchers tonight..good luck to you all. Wl be watching but hv to leave home at 5am tomorrow to drive to London for hospital appt so hv to try to sleep! Will be thinking of you all. tomorrow.

2012-06-13 20:54 snacher

just checked allotments on green lane and waste ground at the top of roseneath court that used to be the old hospital all fenced off

2012-06-13 20:54 debsandpets

Multiple fingers, toes and paws crossed for tonight as with every night since he went missing xxx

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2012-06-13 20:53 Poppy & Willow's Mum

Fingers and paws all crossed here for Kip's safe return tonight. Can't stop thinking of you Kip. Good luck with the thermal imaging camera xxx

2012-06-13 20:50 wickedweims

Thanks sausages we will keep lookin x

2012-06-13 20:48 biccy

Go Go Go team Kip well done all prayers good wishes for tonight

2012-06-13 20:48 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Well done all on team Kip....fingers crossed for the thermal image camera....

2012-06-13 20:47 sausages

Wickedwiems, hubby and I phoned u a while ago. Searched area in ashington but no sign. Had drive down to garden centre and bakery on n seaton ind est. Did anyone notice the black bin bag ransacked diagonally opposite bakers? Probs fox or rats but just wondered.

2012-06-13 20:46 wickedweims

Well folks scenting is being done by sylvia thermal image camera in place and one million fingers toes and paws crossed for KIP tonight

2012-06-13 20:39 elfie 2575

been out all afternoon was hoping for good news, anyway had word with traviler i know down here well kids go to same school said she knows few in northeast will ask them them, if she does or not dont know but said will ring them

2012-06-13 20:36 snacher

have been down sheepwash the campsite there is all concrete blocked off

2012-06-13 20:35 cani1

The travellers from sheepwash have been moved on.

2012-06-13 20:35 Danielle

Has anyone checked the allotments on green lane? I am finishing work at 10:30 and will go and drive around ashington to see if I can spot the little guy zx

2012-06-13 20:32 CHEEBER

paddycarr we were at sheepwash on sunday night. was no travellers there.

2012-06-13 20:32 wickedweims

cani1 the shelters have all been checked and all local rescues are aware
thanks x

2012-06-13 20:31 paddycarr

Anybody been down 'Sheepwash' and the old camping site area, i heard there was 'Travellers' occupying that old site now?

2012-06-13 20:27 cani1

Pleased someone thought about checking out the shelters , it reminds me of a little old yorkie from across the road who went missing , they called often asking if he'd been found and handed in , eveytime told no dogs match his description. On the off chance the ladies daughter called in to Benton shelter and they were just taking him to be pts , because he was old !!!! How lucky that she called in , they only gave 20 mins for the owner to get there herself to collect him , really awkward. Also my hairdresser has a helper who helps out there and says they often put dogs to sleep without keeping them for the allotted time :(
Hoping he is found soon , think hubby is going to drive around the whole of Ashington later when it quietens down a bit , maybe more chance of spotting him.

2012-06-13 20:27 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

loobeelu .. ok thanks! Was just going on the original post on Fbk page re sighting (Roseneath Court,early this morning) .. only saw info posted at 7'ish, sorry .. either way he would have moved on but agree it sounds like it cld be him. Let's hope he shows himself again.

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2012-06-13 20:21 snacher

searched ashington greenlane area found nothing I am still searching surrounding area will be mobile for a while yet.

2012-06-13 20:20 CHEEBER

there was a sighting of a dog near the industrial estate (jubilee ind) next to the half moon and the mormon church on monday. this could well be the same dog. if coming into jubilee ind estate from the river all roads and trails from there head through the allotments and housing areas where we have just been. bearing in mind there was a sighting at northseaton ind estate on sunday night. the dog could have easily followed the river path and up to jubilee estate and in to the town by now. there may well be a dog of some kind as it seems to be making its way from the outskirts in over. just by the time we get the info it has been and gone.

2012-06-13 20:13 Liege

Im going to the Newcastle cat & dog shelter tomorrow so will let you know if he is there ok

2012-06-13 20:11 maxnpaddysmum

Searched Roseneath earlier and saw lots of others searching too, had a drive around Chillingham Crescent(over the railway line from Roseneath)Been over to allotments on Green Lane and no sign of Kip. I had my mini jack russells with me and they didn't manage to find any places to explore other than the main paths, all allotments seem pretty secure, no sign of any readily available food and drink for a dog.

2012-06-13 20:11 loobeelu

Clarkey, Sighting was at midday at address given in previous post. Friend of Debbie Watt has now seen KIP's picture and thinks it could have been him, but cannot confirm.

2012-06-13 20:09 Daphnesmam

We've also checked roseneath, greenlane along to park rd, lots of people out and about in gardens etc.. I honestly dont think kip can have been there and not have been seen,
I have a friend who is a vet and her advice was to go to the shelters not just ring and take their word that he's not there as time after time the lost dog was there all along !!!
Also had an idea of ringing the TA centre in Alnwick and Ashington I know they do a lot of outdoor training and I sure it would be worth a call and explaine how the whole community has come together to help Sylvia find kip and if their out and about I'm sure they would even just keep and eye out for him. Well will be keeping doglost updated all night so anything local to Ashington and we'll be on it if needed, back on the hunt tomorrow (fingers crossed he's found tonight) good luck to everyone out to night sending our thoughts xxx

2012-06-13 20:09 mo

From recent sightings it gives me the impression he was picked up and has been dumped don't you think.

2012-06-13 20:03 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

Hv bn looking at Fbk page and this seems to be the original message about the dog in Ashington.. this was posted about an hour ago. Sighting was early this morning. Debbie Watt
I dont know if this is any help or could be kip but my friend in ashington area seen a spanial early dis morning and believed it was brown and white she found it abit strange that a spanial was alone on the streets. I hope you find him soon. Debbie Watt Obviously if it was Kip he would hv moved away from original sighting area. Hope this helps ...

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2012-06-13 19:56 wickedweims

People searching ashington but no sign of anything yet

2012-06-13 19:56 Diane_Leeds

Hi Claire and Jasper, can't find him on Twitter but have sent a few more out today.

2012-06-13 19:50 paddycarr

Hope Kip is Home by Friday. However, i am up for the Dubfest with my Grandson camping for the Weekend so will be available again for any Searching or Leaflet/Poster distribution from Friday Teatime, looks like i am bringing that weather with me again, that we had on Sat morning.

Fingers Crossed that bigdavesdad and the TIC gets a result tonight, massive respect to all of you's and hope we all meet in more happier circumstances.....Kipfest next year ???????

2012-06-13 19:47 debsandpets

Come on Kip, I just wish that despite the mania involved trying to find him, that he KNOWS and understands people are actually trying to help him, and has the courage to come to someone involved in the search. Come home safe and SOON Kip xx
You guys are doing such a great job in his search, I just wish I wasn't so far away and could come to help :-(
Go Team Kip

2012-06-13 19:46 CHEEBER

we have handed out posters to all the grouos of kids on the estates and they are now searching their back gardens etc they havent heard of kip and so they became rather enthusiastic and ran off to look under cars on their forecourts, behind bins..lol bless them they said its their 'mission' to find him now

2012-06-13 19:37 CHEEBER

no dog to be seen at roseneath ct, alot of people out in their gardens cutting grass etc..havent seen anything. we drove through garden city villas asked people out in gardens..then drove round to greenlane and up through chillingham and bamburgh and onto coupland road checking both sides incase he came over railway lines. just drove up by the old black diamond which goes onto main shopping area if coming from roseneath and nothing there either. drove back via northseaton road and onto milburn road incase he came through garden city villas and not a dog in sight.

2012-06-13 19:34 juliemeikle

Irish retriever rescue are sending good wishes to you all too. I have NESSR and IRR dogs

2012-06-13 19:33 loobeelu

mac'smyboy- Same post is below. hope it's him. x

2012-06-13 19:31 mac'smyboy

Kate Younger
Re missing Kip Anyone know Ashington? Reports of distressed Liver and White Springer around Roseneath Court Ashington.
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just seen this on facebook hope its him xxxxxxxx

2012-06-13 19:29 Gking

oh and allotments over the road...may be somewhere he could get food/water or shelter?

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2012-06-13 19:28 Gking

Looking at google maps if there is a dog running loose there, there is two parks near that may be worth searching? and a industrial estate not that far from there either if hes walking south direction? just looking at places he could be at by time someone gets in area!

2012-06-13 19:25 Alig

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2012-06-13 19:23 AlphaJ

Roseneath Court is near Green Lane according to the map, Bazil was searching this area the other night after a sighting, maybe this is him :) I hope so!

2012-06-13 19:20 imfullofideas

Hope that is him, he could have made it to Ashington as it is along the coastal route. Fingers are crossed that one of the searches this evening finds Kip. xxxxx

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2012-06-13 19:19 Alfies mum

I live to far away to help but i have also emailed the sun newspaper. I have been following this boys story from day 1. You are an amazing group of people and hope tonights the night Kip decides to show himself, he must be ready for a comfy bed now xx

2012-06-13 19:19 Liege

Has anyone put up posters in widdrington and Linton? They are just over the fields from where he went missing ( just a thought) I'm trying to get a car so I can come help tonight

2012-06-13 19:19 cani1

Hope its Kip , think thats the street behind the club. keeping everything crossed

2012-06-13 19:17 wickedweims

thanks everyone for the quick response

2012-06-13 19:16 TR72

I really,really,really hope that is him, good luck everyone x

2012-06-13 19:15 Claire and Jasper

Hi DianeM and other tweeters - is Edward Stourton on Twitter (sorry, don't know how to find out)? He's a journalist and Radio 4 presenter - he also did the Today programme. He's written a book about life with his own Springer Spaniel 'Kudu' - published last year. He may be able to help - either by retweeting or doing journalist things... xx

2012-06-13 19:13 CHEEBER

wickedweims we are 5mins away will go now x

2012-06-13 19:13 Daphnesmam

on way I'm in Ashington x

2012-06-13 19:08 wickedweims

We do not wish to detract from the main search but as we are following every call or lead and kip may well have been picked up and dumped as he is to hot to handle we have had a sighting of a distressed liver and white springer running loose in this area can anyone who is local please check it out and post here or his facebook page the location is
Roseneath Ct
Ashington

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&channel=fflb&q=roseneath+court+ashington&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x487e0dae99df4237:0xc462bb19347c6333,Roseneath+Ct,+Ashington&gl=uk&ei=L9bYT_7cDOmp0QXv6_iOBA&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CAwQ8gEwAA

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2012-06-13 19:08 gefrin

walked lynemouth beach to the power station, around to next beach onto the Beacon point at Newbiggin, checked the rocks and breakwater, walked the dunes on the way back, no sign I'm afraid, the 2 fishermen I saw have seen nothing either. Hope you get the result your'e after at druridge tonight, fingers crossed for Kip xxxx

2012-06-13 19:00 loobeelu

WW - left you a voicemail - spoken to the lady. Lucy

2012-06-13 18:52 b1tc403

as soon as i get up in morning am checking for news of Kip n again soon as am in from work , i hope hes found soon so many ppl wanting to see him found ,

2012-06-13 18:46 hamish&katy

I know Owl and Whisper are really busy at the mo, but would it be possible to help look for the daxie pup missing from Blythe Beach as she is in the area? GO TEAM KIP...hope he is home safe tonight x x

2012-06-13 18:42 Nicola lab mum

Just been out for a bit of a walk around Ashwood, south of the country park and up towards the 1068 but nothing to report. Good luck for tonight! You wouldn't believe all the people at work (P&G) who are asking if Kip has been found, know they all have fingers, toes and everything else crossed and have are keeping their eye out for him.

2012-06-13 18:40 castiel

Hey guys, has anyone sent a tweet to @HorneyMedia? (Tony Horne from Metro Radio's Tony Horne in the Morning)... he often retweets and although he only has around 6,000 followers they will all be local to the area!
[sorry if this has already been done, I just think it could be beneficial]

2012-06-13 18:22 wickedweims

To everyone who is going out tonight heartfelt thanks

We have got the thermal image camera tonight and whispa the tracker dog picked up some good sents today
we are asking people not to search the country park area tonight as sylvia is senting in that area
WE HAVE EVERYTHING CROSSED HERE AND IF PRAYERS AND LOVE CAN BRING KIP HOME THEN PLEASE LET IT BE TONIGHT
I will be at the end of the phone and if anybody sees anything then please call 07850 433719 and report it and lets get this lovely lad home safe
thanks for everything everyone is doing

2012-06-13 18:21 Inkie's Mum

I have emailed the sun, and asked them to show compassion and their caring side and publish Kip's story (and pushed for them to support Lennox too)

2012-06-13 18:17 The Black Dog Baker

Been following this for days hoping like so many others for good news. Catching up on posts, one thing has just stood out, which may well have been already considered, but I thought worth flagging for wickedweims.

Re. the areas of flattened grass - and not referring to the area you are checking tonight with the TIC, but the others that have been mentioned. *If* the area Janet Locke 14.03 today mentions, is the same one PrincessH was at yesterday (I suspect they were together & it is the same); then that area was only 20 yards from the Hadston Scaurs car park.

I'm sure more will have been going on behind the scenes, but just reading the posts from a distance it does read as though that area was taken as being the same one that had been found at the weekend (sorry, I can't find the specific post now); however - and this is the key point - that patch was previously referred to as being 200 yards away from the car park, so they cannot have been the same.

I don't know the area at all, so I sure this has probably been looked into on the ground, but just wanted to highlight what read as a something possibly being overlooked... just in case.

Good luck to everyone this evening, hoping tonight is the night!

2012-06-13 18:12 mjky73

Just tweeted as many people as I can think of Horse and Hound have RT'd and got lots more out there.

2012-06-13 18:09 Stella's Dad

I have bumped the page up on UKCampsite.co.uk with a direct link to this page.

Ken.

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2012-06-13 18:09 loobeelu

Afternoon Team kip. so many good ideas and some lovely messages posted today. I've been keeping in touch with my text buddies last night and this morning. I sent the link around everyone at work today to boost the number of page views. I also sent some info through by text about some more people to contact. Go Team Kip!! i hope he will be home tonight :) Hugs to Sylvia. x

2012-06-13 18:05 jansus

just made donation to Nessr and doglost.Wishing you all the best with your continuing search.

2012-06-13 18:04 Hamishs mum

Steve, Sophie's dad and me are going to be doing Alnmouth Beach northwards but we won't get as far as Boulmer! Will be parking at Alnmouth beach car park and going from there, probably about 8ish. We will be the people with the 3 mad flatcoats retrievers!!

2012-06-13 18:03 wickedweims

Thanks Merlin

2012-06-13 18:02 merlin

Will be going out on the beach from Hauxley to Druridge Bay shortly. Have emailed The Sun and copied your Admin in ..... here's hoping !

2012-06-13 17:54 wickedweims

Steve Minto Thank you very much

2012-06-13 17:53 wickedweims

Finlay that would be great thanks very much

2012-06-13 17:52 Finlay88

Thinking of ways to help from Birmingham. Given the coastal location I thought of local bird watchers and I've tracked down a website where they post sightings. I've contacted them and they've agreed to let me post about Kip. Hope that's okay?

2012-06-13 17:50 Steve Minto

Sylvia - I'll do the beach walk - Boulmer down to Alnmouth tonight, probably 8pm to 9.30pm.

I checked the field edges behind the beach at Hadston Scaurs, just south of bird sanctuary again last night between 7.30pm and 9pm. Lots of old rabbit carcasses and partridge eggs, eaten by weasle/stoats. No sign of Kip unfortunately.

Steve - Dawn's husband

2012-06-13 17:43 DogLostLostdogs ScotlandSable - Regional Co-ordinator - Scotland

Thank you Sandie.

2012-06-13 17:40 wickedweims

sorry sylvie it should read

paypal address

is

donations@nessr.net

sorry for any confusion

2012-06-13 17:39 Sam&Lucy'sMum

I have been out putting posters up in Cramlington - mostly in dog walking areas and have spoken to quite a few people along the way making sure they are informed. Also Ken Bruce from radio 2 (who is a spaniel owner) has retweeted - he has 22,000+ followers.

2012-06-13 17:33 DogLostSpringerMad - Area Volunteer, East Sussex

Have lost count of the times I have clicked for any news, wish I could join the searches up there but am in the south east. Good luck for tonights searches and let's hope that Kip is home soon xx

2012-06-13 17:32 DogLostAngus

I have added the facebook link into the other info box above Sable

2012-06-13 17:32 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

God idea Hayley....lets inundate them with emails...remember to put a link to kips doglost page so they can see...tx

2012-06-13 17:30 mjky73

Hi Hayley - thanks for the email address, I've sent them an e mail too.

2012-06-13 17:27 Sylvie

Have just I think made donation. First I got a warning that it might be a hoax address, then when I logged in to my own account Paypal were not sure how to deal with it. They are notifying the addresss you have given to ask how to deal with it.???????

2012-06-13 17:24 DogLostLostdogs ScotlandSable - Regional Co-ordinator - Scotland

Wickedweims could you please add a link to Kip's facebook page here again to avoid looking through hundreds of posts to find it?

2012-06-13 17:17 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

I have made a small donation. Hope all the scenting and search by the lake tonight goes well. Will be keeping everything crossed for Kip's safe return. Go go go Team Kip! xxxxxxxxx

2012-06-13 17:15 hayley

The Sun newspaper may need their memory jogging about their promise of printing our story, if you wish you could let them know that we have now reached well over the goal no. of views for Kips page. The address to email if you would like to is......TALKBACK@THE-SUN.CO.UK............I have just sent them a little reminder but if anyone else may wish to email too they may listen a little louder :) xxx

2012-06-13 17:05 wickedweims

claire and jasper thanks very much for your offer
in relation to your post regarding printing costs
NESSR Northern English Springer Spaniel Rescue are a Registerd Charity, Charity Number 1121569
They originally rehomed KIP to Sylvia after being informed that he was in a dog pound in the south west area
They have provided the 2500 fliers that we have at the moment and have agreed to cover some costs such as phone calls (that have been made up to now which is in the region of 200plus which have been made contacting people and calling people involved in the search for KIP so far
so if anybody would like to make a donation to NESSR sylvia has no problem with this and it means that a charity that do so much for dogs is not suffering in these hard financial times that would be wonderful but NESSR would like to make it clear that this is not a donation thread but just down to the individual
If anyone would like to donate then please send to
paypal
donations@nessr.net
NESSR will use these donations for the search for KIP

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2012-06-13 16:51 wickedweims

warkworth beach has now been covered from alnmouth to amble so we now only need searching from north of alnmouth
thanks

2012-06-13 16:45 wickedweims

Labz307
Once again thanks for the amazing response to the call within 20 mins we had 10 people there thanks so much

2012-06-13 16:40 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Just heard from Owl and whispa...she says the weather is almost tropical up there and her caravan is lovely...they are just off for a little rest...before resuming later.

2012-06-13 16:39 Diane_Leeds

I'm coming to the area on Saturday to visit parents, and would be more than happy to help where I can on Saturday evening. I hope you wont need me because Kip is home, but if not I'll do whatever you need.

2012-06-13 16:34 Labz307

It was great to the see the turn out at the country parks last night, cannot believe with just a little bit of information me and my partner received i managed to pin point possible hide outs, a few phone calls later and everyone was on site, hope with all the sniffers and cameras today something will come of it, Maddy the sprocker was brilliant by tracking the other bedded down area, come on Kip where are you? please be close....

2012-06-13 16:32 wickedweims

bond007 we have had some advice of local gamekeepers

2012-06-13 16:31 Daisysmam

So sorry i can't help in the search for Kip today but I've been constantly refreshing page! I've got good feeling about tonight. Even got my daughter telling kids and staff at her nursery about Kip!! Stay strongSylvia x

2012-06-13 16:26 wickedweims

peggysparlour if you could do sunday if kip is not found by then that would be great

2012-06-13 16:25 wickedweims

Thanks Barbara (goldenfrodo) After having the pleasure of meeting KIP and also being the judge at a dog show that kip won (wink wink) I would gladly do any thing I can in my power to get this boy home safe
and thanks for your donation to NESSR wh are a amzing charity and do amazing work
x

2012-06-13 16:22 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Just popped out and wow its well over the 100,000 mark....

2012-06-13 16:18 bond007

Has anybody been in contact with the gamekeeper for that area most caravan parks and farms have them the council will have a list of who works what area's plus they have permission to be on private grounds and will probably know more area's that Kip could be possibly hidden hope it helps think you are all doing a wonderful job

2012-06-13 16:18 Peggysparlour

Just made a donation to NESSR , so easy to do.......

2012-06-13 16:15 Goldenfrodo

Kate (WW) You are doing such a fantastic job co-ordinating all this for Kip and I really thank you for that. (As do a lot of your DL Co-Ordinators)

I will be sending a donation to NESSR

Good luck. Hoping and praying Kip will be found very soon.

2012-06-13 16:15 Goldenfrodo

Kate (WW) You are doing such a fantastic job co-ordinating all this for Kip and I really thank you for that. (As do a lot of your DL Co-Ordinators)

I will be sending a donation to NESSR

Good luck. Hoping and praying Kip will be found very soon.

2012-06-13 16:10 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

:(( Oh well, if you email them and they know what you are doing I am sure they will try to co-operate as much as they can .. let's hope so anyway. Think you will be using lots of posters then! Am going to donate to Nessr as they are printing them up .. at least that way I can feel as though I am contributing in some way!

2012-06-13 16:07 Peggysparlour

Just returned from creswell ,walked from boat yard down towards lynemouth , I have also put flyers up in shops / bus stops at lynemouth . Regarding the metal detector , I have one available if anyone is interested had I with me today but could not manage to use it as I had the 3 dogs ,but let me know if anyone wants to use it , maybe would be an idea to use in conjunction with the sniffer dog this evening but unfortunately I can not make it this evening . I am also free Sunday if anyone wants me to come and hand flyers out at the dub fest gate x

2012-06-13 16:06 wickedweims

have e mailed dubfest

2012-06-13 16:03 wickedweims

Yes clarkey unfortunately the lake is in the area

2012-06-13 16:01 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

wickedweims Is the lake at the country park in the middle of the Dubfest site?? If so maybe it should be mentioned that you are going to scent the area and have camera there tonight .. so that they aware of what is going on. At least the majority of festival goers will not be there tonight .. good luck. Email address or bruce@mightydubfest.co.uk. or Bruce Emmett (info@mightyevents.co.uk)

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2012-06-13 15:59 CHEEBER

i dont know if anyone has thought about this so apologies if its already been done. i know there are searches going on throughout the night for kip and being at the coast its pitch black with no lighting other than torches. has anyone thought about maybe using a hunting lamp? like when they take lurchers rabbiting? there are hundreds of local lads who do this across the county. dont know if anyone has seen one before but they attach to a battery pack and light up a wide area...they usually have a red plastic covering so as not to spook any wildlife with a bright white light...and draw attention from people (hence the dogs see the rabbits but the rabbits are generally unaware of the light as it is dimmed by the cover) it could maybe be used to light up the flattened areas at night where kip may have been. i know they can be bought too usually from gun and tackle shops but unsure of prices etc. dunno if thats any use to anyone. maybe someone knows of a friend etc who takes their lurchers out.

2012-06-13 15:57 wickedweims

gefrin thats wonderful thanks again

2012-06-13 15:53 Claire and Jasper

Thanks wickedweims - I decided to make a small donation to the main Doglost paypal before I saw your post. Sorry, I didn't want to make it about money - just thought it would be helpful where there's such intense activity (Dubfest etc) and I can't be there physically. It's so easy to forget that you're all volunteers. Thanks to Team Kip's searchers and good luck today xxx

2012-06-13 15:50 Sheelybobs

Tried to do my bit at work as well by refreshing the site...
Well done everyone.
Let's hope we can get Kip reunited now!!!!
xxx

2012-06-13 15:50 Sheelybobs

Tried to do my bit at work as well by refreshing the site...
Well done everyone.
Let's hope we can get Kip reunited now!!!!
xxx

2012-06-13 15:50 gefrin

I would be happy to cover the shore and dunes between Alcan and Newbiggin Beacon/Church Point if thats any help...?

2012-06-13 15:50 maggiesmam

I have a flat finger from refreshing so much! lol But it will be worth it cos if this story gets in The Sun all the celebs will be re-tweeting. Please whoever contacts them about the story please tell them that on twitter it's #findkip

2012-06-13 15:49 Poppy & Willow's Mum

Me too Connel, I've been sat here since about 1pm constantly refreshing. I hope The Sun keep to their word, but it would be great if they didn't need to run it at all. If only it was that easy to find Kip. Come on Kip, your a part of so many people's lives now we need to meet you xx

2012-06-13 15:48 mjky73

Have we done it, is that the number we needed? Well done everyone ;-) please let the Sun run it.

2012-06-13 15:46 wickedweims

Hamishs mum thats fine many thanks



hamish mum thats fine

2012-06-13 15:43 Diane_Leeds

That's awesome! Well done Team Kip!!

2012-06-13 15:40 poppy

Well done everyone we did it x

2012-06-13 15:40 Connel

100,000 and more ........ I've never refreshed a page so much in my life!!!!!

2012-06-13 15:39 wickedweims

claire and jasper thanks very much for your offer
in relation to your post regarding printing costs
NESSR Northern English Springer Spaniel Rescue are a Registerd Charity, Charity Number 1121569
They originally rehomed KIP to Sylvia after being informed that he was in a dog pound in the south west area
They have provided the 2500 fliers that we have at the moment and have agreed to cover some costs such as phone calls (that have been made up to now which is in the region of 200plus which have been made contacting people and calling people involved in the search for KIP so far
so if anybody would like to make a donation to NESSR sylvia has no problem with this and it means that a charity that do so much for dogs is not suffering in these hard financial times that would be wonderful but NESSR would like to make it clear that this is not a donation thread but just down to the individual
If anyone would like to donate then please send to
paypaldonations@nessr.net
NESSR will use these donations for the search for KIP

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2012-06-13 15:39 bigdavesdad

Brilliant-we're there-c'mon The Sun and keep your word

2012-06-13 15:38 Poppy & Willow's Mum

We've got the 100000 come on Sun run the story!

2012-06-13 15:38 hayley

We did it!! Over 100,000 views. Now perhaps 'The Sun' will print xxx

2012-06-13 15:38 jobadger

Look at the views....... Well done!

2012-06-13 15:38 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

Over 100,000 now!! That's one job done!!

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2012-06-13 15:38 Claire and Jasper

LOL Helen - sorry, we're all too busy refreshing the page to get to 100k views so the Sun will run the story!! xx

2012-06-13 15:35 Helen sargent

What is happening with the sun story?

2012-06-13 15:30 Danielle

Ive been down to creswell for an hour and a half today looking up in the June's. Unfourtunately there was nothing. I have to go to work at 5 till 10:30 so I shall get out later on to have a look. If someone would let me know where everyone is later on. Thank you. X

2012-06-13 15:24 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

wickedweims .. wonder if it might be wise to mention on posters or to people on gate not to approach Kip if spotted .. just to contact searchers??

2012-06-13 15:21 hayley

We are so near the 'magic number' keep refreshing TEAM KIP, we are so nearly there. xxx

2012-06-13 15:21 wickedweims

NESSR have 2500 printed fliers that can be handed out if anyone is happy to stand at the gates of the park and hand out fliers that would be wonderful please contact cynthia at NESSR on 01670 760346 as she will be there on fri and sunday but if anyone wishes to collect fliers from her they can

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2012-06-13 15:20 Claire and Jasper

Would it help to have a donation towards printing costs for posters to get them done in a print shop? I'm sure others would help too xx

2012-06-13 15:16 wickedweims

On to it now x

2012-06-13 15:14 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

wickedweims Ok .. we have a reply from DubFest .. Would someone be able to contact them with posters? This is their response... ... Yes - we have already put this out on face-book, my daughter was quite upset to hear about it :-(. We will do all we can.
Send us a poster and I'll advertise at the entrance gates.
Thanks.
Helen Emmett
Financial Director
Whilst I realize the priority is searching, I would politely suggest that someone gets a stack of posters to them at the main gate as soon as possible as festival organisers are there now and assume others will arrive en mass very soon .. perhaps mention that Helen Emmett has approved this if anyone asks questions! At least they are happy to help!!

2012-06-13 15:10 Cugisk

I have just returned from taking our rescue springer to our local coastline for his walk. I thought about Kip all the way there (20 mins car drive) all the way along the beach and back and all the way home. Like everyone else, I can't stop thinking about him and how sad and frightened he must be. I think our coast (south-east Scotland) is similar to where, hopefully, Kip is and it has made me appreciate fully the enormous scale of this search. I was wondering when the actual music starts at Dubfest, because it worries me terribly to think what that will do to him. (thinking about fireworks, loud noises, bangs, cars backfiring, thumping music - these frighten our two dogs so how will Kip manage, poor wee soul.) I'm in tears just reading these posts so cannot even begin to think what it's doing to Sylvia. I know that sounds selfish but it's not intentional. Good Luck and Best Wishes for all that is happening today.

2012-06-13 15:08 Hamishs mum

Sophie's dad and me will do Alnmouth beach tonight

2012-06-13 15:05 wickedweims

Yes merlin and once again thanks for heading out last night at short notice

2012-06-13 15:04 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Tx Merlin.

2012-06-13 15:03 wickedweims

many thanks lisa x

2012-06-13 15:02 LisaN

Have been searching since 13:00 the beach and sand dunes between Creswell and the chimneys at Lynemouth. It's lovely to spot others doing the same x

2012-06-13 15:02 wickedweims

This evening we want to comb the shore from hadston south to the end of the national trust area that is one mile south of the steps leading down to the beach from druridge bay country park car park and any where north of amble heading in the direction of boulmer please post here if you can help along with the strech that you intend to search.
PLEASE DO NOT GO NEAR THE LAKE AT THE COUNTRY PARK AS WE INTEND TO SCENT THIS AREA AND HAVE A THERMAL IMAGE CAMERA THERE THIS EVENING
If any one is going please post here so i know what areas are being covered
once again many thanks

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2012-06-13 15:01 merlin

Spent all day refreshing this site. Will be out on the beach at Hauxley heading south towards Druridge Bay at about 6.30pm (earliest available time I'm afraid). Hope that helps x

2012-06-13 14:52 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Well done...tx

2012-06-13 14:52 Diane_Leeds

Oh and Cheryl Fergison (ex Eastenders with almost 18000 followers has just retweeted too. Kip - you're famous! Time to be home now fella

2012-06-13 14:49 Diane_Leeds

Richard Hammond has also retweeted - and he's in Africa at the moment! - if he can do it, I'm sure some of the other celebs can - lets keep at them fellow tweeters!

2012-06-13 14:45 Hamishs mum

Wickedweims, Just seen you want people to search from Boulmer beach down. Sophie's dad and me could go over to Alnmouth Beach tonight, starting from the main car park and walk towards Boulmer - we wouldn't be able to go all the way up to Boulmer though. Is this of any help to you?

2012-06-13 14:41 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

WAY to go Maggiesmum...tx

2012-06-13 14:36 wickedweims

Yes please jo badger

2012-06-13 14:35 maggiesmam

Debra Stpephenson the actress & comedienne has just re-tweeted my #findkip tweet. Al of the celebs except her & David Tennant hanv't re-tweeted for me, but maybe if we hit our 100k & The sun picks it up they will. We all know most celebs jump on bandwagons!

2012-06-13 14:33 wickedweims

Sorry have been so busy following up things have not had time to post update
People are out searching today, If you look at my earlier post
As we are sweeping the beach to look if anything has been washed up the areas we need cover are the beach and dunes at lynemouth beach
And if anyone can check from boulmer beach southwards towards the steps at druridge bay country park
As soon as we know what area people are from so we can divide the area into grids to search
Please post here what area and what area you are seaching in
As cresswell has been well searched today we are now trying to do a sweep at low tide to see if anything has been washed up
Thank you all so much

This is what we hope to do today and just keep getting the word out
Once again our heartfelt thanks go to everyone who is willing this wonderful lad home safe x

2012-06-13 14:30 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

wickedweims .. thanks. Have just sent email and will let you know if they respond. They are obviously aware as they have posted a link, but direct contact may help.

2012-06-13 14:26 B_London

First time poster, and too far to come and search.... but been avidly following and refreshing this page constantly on my laptop and iphone and ipad every few minutes for last few days, and will continue to do so... Sylvia I can't express my sympathy enough for you at this time, I am sending lots of love, don't give up. My lovely dog was stolen about a year ago and was gone for over 3 weeks but I managed to get her back, thank God. If you need anything doing that somebody this far away (in London!) can help with, please let me know xxx

2012-06-13 14:24 Lizzy

I am at work refreshing constantly. We have had a lot of re-tweets and will get twittering again this evening. Come on beautiful boy let yourself be found today

2012-06-13 14:24 wickedweims

Yes clarkey thats fine many thanks

2012-06-13 14:22 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

Ah ha ... I can actually see that the Dubfest page had Kip's Doglost page link posted on to it yesterday!! However I will not email organisers until someone from Team Kip, Slyvia or Admin confirms they are happy for this to be done.

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2012-06-13 14:19 Sylvie

Not my decision but think that is a great idea Clarkey!

2012-06-13 14:18 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

ADMIN/TEAM KIP/SYLVIA .. Info on Dubfest Fbk page says ..due to the damp ground conditions - it has been decided to open the camping gates earlier in order to stagger arrivals. Anyone with tickets for the weekend can set up as from Thursday 2.00 pm. WOULD SOMEONE POST ANSWER TO MY POST BELOW PLEASE ..think it would help to make them aware asap .. they may put posters on gate if you want them to.

2012-06-13 14:14 biccy

95,000 views logged at 14:11pm thats 2000 views in less than an hour!! lets get it to 100,000 by 16:00pm! that will show the Sun the dog world cares and wants this special dog highlighted in their paper.

2012-06-13 14:11 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

ADMIN/TEAM KIP/SYLVIA .. would there be any objections if I were to contact the organisers of the Dubfest you have mentioned in order to make them aware of the situation? I am sure many of the festival goers will be doglovers and sympathetic to the situation .. they may even give out posters if someone could get them to the site. ie Get them to work with/for you rather than exasperating the search efforts. Please let me know as I have an email address for them. Thank you.

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2012-06-13 14:09 JUDE1

hi i posted 3 posters in amble one in ERUO PIZZA ONE ON MY WINDOW AND ON THE EMTPY SHOP WINDOW SORRY I RAN SHORT OF INK IF YOU LIKE I COULD HANDOUT TO CUSTOMERS SO THEY HAVE IT IN THE HAND OH I FORGOT THE PREMIER SHOP ON THE CORNER OF QUEEN ST.PUT ONE IN THERE TOO

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2012-06-13 14:05 Viv

Hi jude1 i think a lot are over at cresswell tho i think there was a request for someone to do amble/hauxley up to hadston scaurs .. request that folk do not go into the park as they have the TIC tonight again plus someone sitting watching the area being looked at last night... dogs will love their walk wherever ya hubby takes them i bet ...

2012-06-13 14:03 Janet Locke

To wickedweims we searched the dunes and foreshore from Cresswell to low Hauxley yesterday including where possible the country park foreshore, we discovered the flattened grass area less than twenty yards from the Hadstone Scaur car park. Further comments are on Face book we unfortunately had to leave at 7 to return to Yorkshire.

2012-06-13 14:01 Diane_Leeds

I'm adding the link to this page to the bottom of all the emails I send out from work with a little PS asking them to forward it everyone they can. Boss not happy but I've told him it isnt affecting my work :-)

2012-06-13 13:57 Sylvie

Have been into Amble and handed out five posters to a three shops, the tourist office and spurellis. Only Raggy Dolls in Queen street knew about Kip. Going out again now with more for Warkworth and Hadstone.

2012-06-13 13:56 JUDE1

WHERE IS EVERYONE TODAY just asked hubby to take our dog out this would give them exercise

2012-06-13 13:49 Poppy & Willow's Mum

Absolutely, Clare and Jasper. Lets hope he shows that beautiful face today xx

2012-06-13 13:49 jobadger

Hi - I posted earlier last evening regarding emailing posters to vets thro'out Tyne and Wear, Northumberland, N and S Shields and Co Durham - over 230 practices. I changed the posting in view of the search changes last night. Would you still like this done - 'cos I'll do it as soon as I get home. Good Luck today - it may not be necessary! Could someone please let me know 'cos I don't want to step on any toes.

2012-06-13 13:44 Claire and Jasper

Me too, Poppy and Willow's Mum - just seeing his beautiful face when you refresh is motivation enough to keep doing it! xx

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2012-06-13 13:44 Sam&Lucy'sMum

Will be going out shortly with my 2 springers and will put some more posters along cycle track in Cramlington and if I can get enough work down will go down to Lynemouth at around 7 this evening. Good luck all and please, please let this be the day Kip is found safe and well xx

2012-06-13 13:41 Poppy & Willow's Mum

I'm too far away to search but I am determind to get the views up to get it in the newspaper. I am constantly refreshing and won't stop til we hit the target.

2012-06-13 13:36 bigdavesdad

Keep the views up everyone-it's spinning towards the target now-everyone is doing a great job for Kip

2012-06-13 13:32 JUDE1

sylvia should I put some in warkworth on the way to work

2012-06-13 13:26 Vizsla55

Too far away to help, but Kip, Sylvia and all you fabulous helpers are in my thoughts willing you all on to get this beautiful boy home safe and sound. Sat at work constantly refreshing, not much work being done, this is more important. Good luck to all lots of love xxx

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2012-06-13 13:25 Poppy & Willow's Mum

Me too maggiesmam

2012-06-13 13:24 JUDE1

every time we go out my eyes are looking around for Kip boy and springers just in case

2012-06-13 13:23 Poppy & Willow's Mum

Ahh thanks Claire and Jasper. Will keep refreshing, and hoping for a positive comment too. Everytime I have to go out I rush back to my computer when I get home hoping for good news. Keep up the good work Team Kip xxx

2012-06-13 13:21 JUDE1

went to Ashington today at 2 pet shops and saw the flyers of KIP on the counter so good to see that!! I do hope he is found soon, don't know how you are coping Sylvia but then again you probs not my thoughts go out to you. I have posters in Amble if i am available I will help. good luck team kip

2012-06-13 13:19 maggiesmam

I'm working from home & I'm sat just pressing refresh constantly, we will get it to 100k this afternoon if I have my way!

2012-06-13 13:17 Elaine

c/okyloe my work sponsored the angling comp which runs in line with the Festival of Alnwick from 10th June. The 'president' of the club is Ken Middlemist 01665 830619 and Secretary is Jim French 01665 711007

2012-06-13 13:17 Claire and Jasper

Just over 7,000 views to go. You can see the current total above in the pink box under 'Created by' it says 'Views'. That's the total they're interested in x

2012-06-13 13:16 LisaN

Just to let you know we're at Lynemouth beach now and will do sweep right along x

2012-06-13 13:14 Poppy & Willow's Mum

How close are we to getting The Sun?

2012-06-13 12:56 BBKM

Good afternoon Team Kip....sorry been unavailable online this morning to answer a few post enquiries by Sylvie and MS Pickles, that I see have been answered. I have alerts set up on www.preloved.co.uk that I get daily for any new 'spaniel' that is advertised on the site, either 'for sale' 'for stud' 'wanted' 'free to good home' and 'lost or found'. The alerts I get cover the whole of the country.
I am hoping to come back up tonight after 6pm to continue to search for Kip. Not certain yet? Will keep checking on here for any updates xx
Peggysparlour that would be brilliant, i am sure his tag his metal,or even the fastner will be, can anyone confirm x

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2012-06-13 12:56 Peggysparlour

Does anyone know what kind of tag kip had on his collar ? If it was metal I have have a metal detector that I could bring down re: the possibility of been stuck down sett/hole . I'm aware that the area is vast but maybe worth a shot I am coming over to creswell in an hour after putting some more posters up if anyone is free as I won't be able to manage the 3 dogs and metal detector ..... Just an idea

2012-06-13 12:56 poppy

Think Jayne means the the North East Sea Anglers ( NESA ) may be wrong though x

2012-06-13 12:46 Northern English Springer Spaniel RescueNESSR

unsure what note Jayne,,but its NESSR,,,thanks

2012-06-13 12:45 c/oKyloe

there was a fishing comp on on Sunday so most of the local anglers were involved with that - they were all keeping their eyes peeled and I think it was one of these guys who raised the sighting of a grubby spaniel. But if there is a direct contact for the group it may be worth double checking that they are still aware. I bumped into a couple up on holdiay with a cayak on their car too (at bamburgh on sunday) so they were going to look out when they are off the coast.

2012-06-13 12:44 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

There is a notice about Kip on the NESA website forum...tx

2012-06-13 12:41 SuzeeBee

Has anyone contacted the North East Sea Anglers.They will be fishing from the beaches all up and down the North East Coast and may see something.

2012-06-13 12:33 wickedweims

unfortunately the whole area is full of rabbit warrens and badger setd

2012-06-13 12:28 TheOldDogListener

I'm a great believer in "Things happen for a reason,
Having just watched a cocker spaniel being rescued for a badger set this morning.
Can people PLEASE look for that hedge with the mature ock tree
and for badger sets in the area.
This has been over looked, and there maybe the chance that kip is in a badger set.

Aparently The hedge is a wide one with mature trees, at least 10 foot or more wide approx, the oak tree is at least afoot around, the area is raised above the beaach area,
I feel a fool posting this, but can;t get it out of my head,
I also think the circles you are finding ing the grass are from young dear, especially if they are close to cover, as this is where the Doe would leave them when feeding.

2012-06-13 12:22 LisaN

I will head to Lynemouth end of the beach from 1ish this afternoon x

2012-06-13 12:18 Springer princess

Just wanted to show what we found yesterday...... massive amounts of good luck, al try to get over today, but cant promise xxxxx

2012-06-13 12:12 wickedweims

Princess your pictures were really helpful yesterday thanks x

2012-06-13 12:09 Springer princess

Afternoon everyone!!! MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF GOOD LUCK FOR TODAY......... i am not too sure IF i can get over today..... it is a possibility, altho with me living in Ashington.......... just tell me, and al be out with posters of the baby.... popping out soon, taking flowers to my grandma and granda's grave.....i will be back mid afternoon...... xxxxxxxx all the very best for tonight down at the country park..... sorry if i wasnt much help with my finding yesterday xxxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-13 12:07 mjky73

Just home but my friend and,I started at Cresswell at 8:30 and worked north thru the dunes. We then met Sylvia in the car park and drove further north and checked that area. Sorry we can't do it this afternoon. Hope your successful this afternoon people. Go team Kip. Please let him show myself.

2012-06-13 12:05 elfie 2575

vetsgetscanning.co.uk he is now on this website bruce forsyths site he needs as much pubilicy as he can come on boy show your face.xxx

2012-06-13 11:59 Danielle

Myself and my partner will be heading over to creswell as soon as my partner arrives home from work. Hope the little guy shows his face today xx

2012-06-13 11:57 Hamishs mum

wickedweims you were asking who was in duridge bay country park yesterday. Sophies dad and me took our dogs over there yesterday morning.
Parked by visitors centre and walked up towards amble and back. Have been over for the last couple of days but unable to make it today. Good luck for today, met Kip a few weeks ago and he's a lovely dog, so come on boy we want you home where you belong.

2012-06-13 11:57 wickedweims

As we are sweeping the beach to look if anything has been washed up the areas we need cover are the beach and dunes at lynemouth beach
And if anyone can check from boulmer beach southwards towards the steps at druridge bay country park
As soon as we know what area people are from so we can divide the area into grids to search
Please post here what area and what area you are seaching in
As cresswell has been well searched today we are now trying to do a sweep at low tide to see if anything has been washed up
Thank you all so much

2012-06-13 11:56 biccy

Facebook and twitters start thinking-products because most have there own fan pages-marmite, snickers, smarties

2012-06-13 11:50 Northern English Springer Spaniel RescueNESSR

Flyers need to go to Ashington,,Lynemouth,Linton,thank you,,,,Cynthia

2012-06-13 11:42 wickedweims

Is anyone free to put any flyers thru doors in the ashington area please contact Cynthia at NESSR 01670 760346 thanks

2012-06-13 11:34 wickedweims

Thanks Merlin and thank you so much for going out late last night at such short notice x

2012-06-13 11:28 Sylvie

I'm just going out to put posters up wherever I dont see any as well around Warkworth etc.

2012-06-13 11:27 Peggysparlour

Hi will be coming up to cress well later going to print some posters off is there any where that has not be postered yet so I can go and do it .? Also let me know if anyone wants anything brought over I will have 3 dogs with me ( Daschund , jack russell and llhaso ) and will park my jeep in car park where the boat yard is. X

2012-06-13 11:26 Sylvie

wickedweims, good idea dont want loads of people tramping about and frightening little Kip off. Good luck tonight, please please be successful. This walk is my husband's usual one with the dogs and he nor they will certainly not have trampled anywhere other than their usual route. Good luck

2012-06-13 11:19 merlin

Checked Druridge Country Park this morning on my way to work (07.25hrs) but sadly no luck. Will go again later today.

2012-06-13 11:19 merlin

Checked Druridge Country Park this morning on my way to work (07.25hrs) but sadly no luck. Will go again later today.

2012-06-13 11:18 wickedweims

sylvie we have asked searchers not to go to that area we are getting a camera from the fire service tonight along with a helper who is going to sit quietly in the area to see if it is KIP
so we dont really want any other tracks in the area but thanks for looking
I will keep everyone updated as soon as i have any more details
We are out searching at creswell today if anyone wants to help in that area thanks everyone again x

2012-06-13 11:14 Sylvie

Bazil, any updates on this find. My husband has just come home from walking our two springers at the Lake and said he didnt see anyone. Thoughts with Sylvia. If the power of thought helps then Kip will be found given the number of people rooting for him.

2012-06-13 11:14 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Helper Dawn...who cannot get on pc at the moment has phoned in to say yesterday morning she and 2 others combed the Hauxley area...and again in the evening her husband went out in that area, tx Dawn.

2012-06-13 10:58 c/oKyloe

I'm doing that too!!! I'm hoping I'll get some updates from mam in due course as well as while it's great that there is so much support on here for Kip, all the chat does make it difficult to figure out what's happening out at the coast!! Come on baby boy - time to come home.

2012-06-13 10:56 linda

if you feel you have nothing to do keep refreshing this page we are getting near the number The Sun want to put it in paper. KEEP PRESSING lets get their in the next hour

2012-06-13 10:37 c/oKyloe

I'm so frustrated being stuck at work rather than being out there searching; however, I am also continuing to flood facebook with status updates, poster links and shared photos to keep Kip towards the top of the news feed. I've also got my car plastered in photos and posters....... hoping against hope that by the time I can get back across to the coast that I'll no longer be needed. Please stay strong Sylvia - we are all right behind you and praying for the special lad to come home.

2012-06-13 10:12 Helen sargent

Agree with biccy, too far away to help so I am pushing as much as possible online, sharing/tweeting/posting on any forums I belong to!

2012-06-13 09:55 MSPickles

OK will do.
If nothing else it will increase public awareness.

2012-06-13 09:53 wickedweims

MS Pickles if you could do that it would be wonderful

2012-06-13 09:49 MSPickles

Sorry if this has already been done but I just had a thought. Has anyone posted on websites such as preloved etc. incase someone has him and is trying to sell him on. If not I am happy to do so.

Keep up the good work everyone. Come on Kip show yourself x

2012-06-13 09:43 biccy

Many of us are to far away to be physically helping but we can keep up the internet/newspaper publicity going. Comments about local people still being unaware even with all the posters. 7 degrees of seperation-someone may know someone who knows someone even if they are overseas! Follow the link to the newspaper article and at the bottom you can 'share' facebook and twitter but it also comes up with all the other social network sites that younger generations use bebo etc-SHARE SHARE SHARE. Search engines work by picking up new content so sharing this article will bring it to the top of the pile again EVEN if you have already tweeted etc KEEP GOING PEOPLE ON THE GROUND and sylvia the dog world is with you every step

2012-06-13 09:42 sally

The opening for the cresswell car park is very over grown and not very noticeable but from the south it is just past the house/garage (drift inn cafe) start to slow down as you get to the house

2012-06-13 09:33 BonBon

Good luck and good thoughts winging their way to you all from Berkshire. Just wish I was closer and could help. Come on Kip - please show yourself.

2012-06-13 09:29 wickedweims

Please can any one post if they were searching any areas in druridge bay country park yesterday please thanks

2012-06-13 09:23 c/oKyloe

Thanks - Mam is coming across to help but it will be 10.30-11ish before she can get there.

2012-06-13 09:13 maggiesmam

If you drive into Cresswell then turn left the car park is further up that road on the right with an iron sign over the top of it. Not sure about the cafe as I was there last night for the 1st time in my life

2012-06-13 09:08 PennyB

is that the car park almost opposite the house The Drift ( used to be a cafe)? I will be there around 9.45 but can only stay for an hour today

2012-06-13 09:07 c/oKyloe

how do you get to the Cresswell car park - sorry, don't know this one but mam possibly able to come out again today. I@m just curse FT working.

2012-06-13 09:06 bigdavesdad

Here'hoping we find Kip today-charging phone at present so see you about 8 tnight if no change-will txt or ring once phone ready

2012-06-13 09:05 wickedweims

If you intend to help search today please can you go th the car park with the ironwork over the top at cresswell and please let us know that you are going so we can give people areas to look in once again many thanks to everyone

2012-06-13 09:00 wickedweims

Sylvia will be at the car park in about half a hour so if you could stay local thanks

2012-06-13 08:56 mjky73

We are on Cresswell beach now. Where do we look?

2012-06-13 08:41 wickedweims

We have the thermal imaging camera this evening thanks again x

2012-06-13 08:18 LisaN

I'll be joining you this afternoon with my spaniel, Max so will see you at Creswell unless posts to this site say you've moved. Lisa x

2012-06-13 08:00 Lizzy

Good luck for today everyone, keeping fingers crossed that today will be the day

2012-06-13 07:45 wickedweims

Here is the link to the story in a local paper
http://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/local-news/search-is-on-in-northumberland-for-missing-blind-springer-spaniel-1-4623527

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2012-06-13 07:42 Lisandtinks

Cheers il be there this afternoon at some point x

2012-06-13 07:41 Sophies Dad

Good luck today everyone. Had a thought about poster T Shirts for the Olympic Torch sessions through the region. Either DIY from the pc printer or bought from a shop. Hope it's not necessary though as today may be the day. Keep safe Kip. x

2012-06-13 07:39 wickedweims

Lisa we are searching today at cresswell area if you go to the car park with the ornate ironwork over the entrance.We dont want people to go to the country park site where we were last night until we get someone with a thermal image camera who hopefully will be going today many thanks

2012-06-13 07:37 wickedweims

We need some flyers posted through doors in the ashington area can anyone help if so please call cynthia at NESSR 01670 760346 thanks

2012-06-13 07:30 Jill

More posters shared, hope that today is the day Kip comes home x

2012-06-13 07:29 Lisandtinks

Come on kip!! Im going to join the search today, where is everyone looking now?

2012-06-13 07:23 wickedweims

If you look at a post that i did on sunday I rang about 20 plus farmers in the area as well pray that this is the day we find kip as dubfest is on this weekend and they normally have 600 people plus

2012-06-13 07:23 loobeelu

Good luck today Team Kip. Good luck tonight Sylvia.x

2012-06-13 07:21 Cugisk

Thank you for that, Michelle and Ryan. I'm assuming he was positive about the situation? Good Luck and Best Wishes to all today.

2012-06-13 07:17 Michelle&Ryan

The farmer was given leaflets the other day x

2012-06-13 06:56 Cugisk

Have just read gefrin's post in horror! Hoping someone has spoken to Farmer Bell. If not could it be done ASAP. Can't stand the thought! Hope today's news is GREAT!!!

2012-06-13 05:38 LisaN

Has anyone looked in the bits of woodland at the other side of Druridge Bay Country Park (the lake)? The opposite side of the lake than the main road into the country park.

2012-06-13 05:29 gefrin

That particular area at Cresswell, the field of cows with electric fence opposite Bell's Farm, if thats the right place, this fence is live I've been shocked by it and has anyone informed Farmer Bell that Kip may be there, he has been known to SHOOT DOGS in his fields !!!!

2012-06-13 02:00 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

Great update! That sounds really hopeful. Best of luck for Wed..what a great team.

2012-06-13 01:55 Mrs

That's great news about possible rest-up spots being found.

An idea that struck me - has anyone contacted Johnny Kingdom on Exmoor? Here's the link to is website

http://www.google.nl/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&sqi=2&ved=0CFoQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.johnnykingdom.com%2F&ei=5-TXT67DF5Ca8gPr-6yFAw&usg=AFQjCNG8VTgW-yU7e0wgltpr8m2BUcnZNg

If he can't make it himself he might have access to tracking cameras etc with his BBC cotacts.

2012-06-13 01:45 BBKM

Not long been back from Druridge Bay Country Park. After receiving a call from ESSJ she informed me of some bedding down findings that had been found by her son and his partner when they were in Druridge Park earlier and asked me if I would drive up to Hadston to meet with them so they could take me to what they had found in the field. I am absolutely thrilled with what I was taken to see. There are several large areas of circular flattened grass with several routes to and from. I was there with my hubby Tom and our sprocker Maddie. Obviously I kept our Maddie well away from the findings but there were a few more around the perimiter of the field that had also been found and as I walked with Maddie and ESSJ's son she went straight to another flattened circular area, in fact she did this with another one in the field to, having a good sniff all around the areas. The main first area I was shown is not far from the hedges and woods behind with a veiw across the lake and you can see the sea. There is a break in the wire fence what is big enough for a dog to have access to and from. I hope this is Kip's safe place and whoever is there through the night with the TIC finds this boy. If not I really do hope the wonderful tracker dog finds him this morning. Good luck Team Kip I am off to bed now, can't wait for this morning xx

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2012-06-13 00:36 Michelle&Ryan

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2012-06-13 00:35 Michelle&Ryan

Oh goodness the poor thing, hope shes ok. Hopefully tomorrow will bring some more developments with them too x

2012-06-13 00:35 Michelle&Ryan

Oh goodness the poor thing, hope shes ok. Hopefully tomorrow will bring some more developments with them too x

2012-06-13 00:30 acarr

Me and dad just got back from country park, nothing I'm afraid, did see the patches of flattened grass but didn't get the honour of meeting kip tho sadly. Fingers crossed for tomorrow. My bed is callingx

2012-06-13 00:23 jaycee

Has anyone got access to the type of cameras our gamekeepers use to check their ground? They are sensor-activated by passing wildlife, and can be set up wherever you choose. They have a memory card so the images can be checked and downloaded. Just wondering if one could be placed in one of the "interesting" areas - and hopefully catch a pic of Kip.
This is the sort of thing I mean -
http://www.flyonthewall.uk.com/infrared-wildlife-camera-dvr-p-252.html

2012-06-13 00:16 Berrylicious

Wickedweims and Sylvia.. We searched the same fields on the weekend, and those flattened areas were not there like tonight.. Thermal imaging would be fab.. Especially before Dubfest starts.. My thoughts r with you Sylvia.. Hoping for good news soon. Helen x

2012-06-13 00:12 wickedweims

sylvoa marny,trevor,merlin and helen along with 3 other were at the new point in the country park we are hopefully getting a thermal imaging camera tomorrow night so i have asked everyone to stay away talk in the morning

2012-06-13 00:10 Shepherdess

Yes Sylvie that's me, Owl is fine she just got a little tingle lol! She had her stick so we used that to get me back through. Yes it is the cow field

2012-06-13 00:09 migman34

I posted earlier about looking in a cemetery. They are a quiet place and will have water unsure if anyone has checked but there is huge one where kip could hide I know it could seem strange but very few people would be about so he could feel safer there. x

2012-06-13 00:08 Sylvia

M are you Shepherdess? OMG poor Owl, hope she is OK.
Is the field of cows that Wispa tracked to the one behind the pillbox?

2012-06-13 00:04 Shepherdess

Michelle & Ryan I was with Wispa tonight when we went into that area - the hilly bit where we saw you standing on top this morning when we were out. Wispa was interested there, it was checked and nothing found. But is still an area of interest to be checked regularly. By the way I doin't get buzzed by the electric fence but Owl did>

2012-06-13 00:04 Gypsy

84456 page views! What fantastic helpers Kip has!
Here's hoping Kip is in the blue next time I log in xx

2012-06-13 00:03 Mands

ok Ive downloaded the poster and plastered it all over the Flickr Northumberland photography groups here is a link to the image http://www.flickr.com/photos/43571393@N02/7366887264/in/photostream the group tags are on the right and I have set the permissions so people on Flikr can tag themselves as well as others. good luck team kip xxx Big hugs Sylvia x

2012-06-13 00:03 Sylvia

MARNY, assume that you have gone to bed like any sensible person. Will speak in the morning about what Owl and Wispa found and where. Thank you so much for agreeing to be the point of contact for tonight, I feel so much better now. Was starting to feel really ill.
Need to know where this field of cows is so we can decide where the rallying point should be tomorrow.
Thanks for the text - I didn't reply as I thought that Kate said you had dashed down to the Country Park re. the discovery there. Thought that there might be something to discuss from that.
Thanks again for being such a rock. xxxxx

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2012-06-12 23:56 Michelle&Ryan

Kate, the area of grass we found flattened yesterday is on cresswell dunes, the fence around the cows there isn't electrified as we walked through the field and over the fences today so if wispa is still working tomorrow it might be possible for him to get to it with owl if they're still trying to get a scent??

2012-06-12 23:53 Kazza

I have been following the search for dear Kip ever since getting a retweet from Chris Packham. I feel so hopeless not being able to help all you wonderful people searching for this very special dog that has found a place in all our hearts, but I live in the SE. My heart goes out to Sylvia, as I know what it is like to have a dog go missing. My brother's black lab went missing a few years ago for five days. We eventually found him in a ditch that we had passed several times during our search, but he didn't bark or let on he was there. I do hope the wonderful Wispa will find Kip for you. Would the police be able to search for Kip using their helicopter TIC? Has anyone tweeted Simon Cowell, David Walliams, Gok Wan, Julian Clary or Leona Lewis, all who are dog and animal lovers. How about Dogs Trust too? Stephen Fry has a huge following. Sending you all positive vibes and please stay safe and come home Kip, the whole country is routing for you. xx

2012-06-12 23:52 Gypsy

Thanks for that wickedweims!! I've followed Magda and Biscuit's story from the very beginning and I'm just over the moon for them both x This news really gives you hope xxx

2012-06-12 23:50 Mrs M

That's wonderful news about Biscuit and must surely give Sylvia renewed hope that he will be home soon. Good Luck Team Kip x

2012-06-12 23:47 merlin

Wickedweims - message received, will check Druridge Country Park en route to work in the morning. Going to bed now, good luck to those searching on.

2012-06-12 23:40 Spanielgirl

Still refreshing page to help with views for Sun Newspaper. Just had a thought about the two nesting places. Would it be possible to set up up web cams or video recorders to see if these are Kips and if there is any pattern to when he uses them so we know when to be there ?

2012-06-12 23:39 wickedweims

the search tomorrow will be based at the car park at cresswell, Sylvia will not be there as she is going out tomorrow night senting
Please try and concentrate on the dunes area near cresswell and leave the druridge country park site alone as we hopefully have someone going overnight with a thermal camera once agin thanks for all your wonderful efforts and just a footnote
Biscuit a dog that went missing in 2010 also a springer was found safe this evening which gives us hope

2012-06-12 23:38 whinny

Just been out in the Cresswell and Druridge area for a few hours. Gutted Kip is still out there but keeping everything crossed that the flattened grass is HIS sleeping area and praying he will return there.

2012-06-12 23:31 bigdavesdad

Good luck tonight all -will be down in the morning after work

2012-06-12 23:30 wickedweims

merlin if you could that would be wonderful

2012-06-12 23:24 Shereen

PrincessH I can assure you your findings have been fowarded on to the relevant people Thank you.X

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2012-06-12 23:22 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

tworedshoes .. yes I can imagine.. big thermos flask, sarnies, mobile (with spare battery!) and a lot of hope .. will be thinking of Kip & his ma and keeping everything crossed. As someone who sleeps very little I will be watching for updates but will not post any more tonight so important messages can be seen. Maybe first light will be the time .. always a peaceful quiet time .. come on Kip .. your family is waiting for you.

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2012-06-12 23:22 Gypsy

Keep refreshing guys! Jane needs 100 thousand page views for The Sun newspaper article tomorrow xx

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2012-06-12 23:18 merlin

Druridge Country Park checked - saw the possible sleeping place but did not get to close so as not to disturb it in case Kip comes back to it. Pass that way too and from work each day, can check at 07.30am if you want or leave it for someone he knows....let me know.

2012-06-12 23:12 Springer princess

possibly hun, night night xx

2012-06-12 23:06 maggiesmam

Princess, the 1 you found sounds like the 1 found on Saturday so it could be he's moved between the 2.
Re the electric fence it was only the top wire so Kip shouldn't have touched it as he'd have got underneath, it was cattle & human height

2012-06-12 23:06 Springer princess

Right everyone, i'm away to bed, am whacked after all the searching today, been over there twice, and this girlie needs her bed...... wish you all searching, all the luck in the world hope KIP is found tonight ...... GO TEAM KIP!!!! good luck, al catch up in the morning xxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-12 23:01 Springer princess

i can show anyone at any time, just i dont drive and live in Ashington....... just ask.... am trying my hardest, but am not being noticed for what we discovered today....... just hope this other patch is his........ xxxxxxxxx

2012-06-12 23:01 Mrs M

Sorry I wasn't able to help today but I so hope that tonight is the night. I agree that the quiet approach will probably have the best chance of a successful reunion. Come on Kip! Time to go home!

2012-06-12 23:00 Gypsy

Hadston Scaurs is a small car park next to the beach. An area of flattened grass was discovered just a couple of hundred yards from Hadston Scaurs a couple of days after Kip went missing - so we are already aware of this. The latest area of flattened grass found this evening is actually within the country park.

2012-06-12 22:59 Northern English Springer Spaniel RescueNESSR

Just spoke to PrincessH,,,we are talking about 2 different places,,,,,so fingers crossed,,,Sadly I have seen somehere about Electric Fences,,,if he has touched one of these,,,Kip will now be withdrawn,,and agree he will be hiding,,,and maynot come out while people are about,,,here is hoping we all get some good news soon..

2012-06-12 22:58 Springer princess

NESSR AND STELLA'S DAD its not the same one then......... the one we saw today, was literally opposite the car park, follow it round then its there on the right........ we wasnt at the country park, we were parked and around the HADSTON SCAURS AREA OPPOSITE THAT CARPARK xxxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-12 22:50 Unknown

Agree DianeM - thisn't isn't a dog with sight - he'll be twice as anxious and probably move on. If I were Kip, I certainly wouldn't feel safe approaching a football team of people, but I totally understand the human instinct to search and search until he's found. As I said, really tough call....

2012-06-12 22:49 Stella's Dad

At 18:17 PrincessH stated that she was at Hadston Scaurs and had found a fresh patch. Hope it's not one and the same.

2012-06-12 22:45 Northern English Springer Spaniel RescueNESSR

PrincessH its at the country parks,,,near Hadson

2012-06-12 22:41 Diane_Leeds

I know everyone is desperate to get Kip home, and believe me, if I lived closer I would be there 24/7 but I just worry that if he has found himself somewhere where he feels safe, ie bedding down spot by hedge, and comes back to it find loads of people around, or lots of strange scents, will he then not feel safe there anymore and find somewhere else? I still think the quiet approach with as few people as possible in the actual vacinity is worth a shot.

2012-06-12 22:37 Unknown

Dizzaloo, yes, Louis dad did ask that no one went to the car park and after 45 mins Louis just appeared. I was out looking for him that night as I walk my dog there, but Louis wasn't coming to anyone, except once when he visited a pub barbeque 2 miles away, but was soon off! My own dog is very friendly, but he would be terrified by loads of strangers if he'd lost me. I really, really hope that tonoght is the night he's home, but giving Kip a chance to give himself up when it's totally quiet would be a good idea. Clarkey - all night if that's what it takes!

2012-06-12 22:36 Springer princess

WICKEDWEIMS......... where is that???? am wondering if its the one we found today???? xxxxxxxxxx are you able to ring me please, i can only text.... 07514 306216 xxxxxx

2012-06-12 22:35 Springer princess

NEWBIGGIN SIGHTING UPDATE.......... the dog was in fact black and white and has now been reunited with owner xxxxxx come on KIP tonight has to be the night bonny lad GO TEAM KIP!!!!!!! WISHING YOU ALL THE LUCK IN THE WORLD!!!!!!!! xxxxxxxx

2012-06-12 22:34 wickedweims

Have found a large bedding down area that is shelterd by a hedge that looks as if a animal has been bedding down here

2012-06-12 22:30 kirstmc

Agree that Tworedshoes comment would be so worth a go, is that what's happening now, also like Clarkey suggests first light maybe a good time aswell. Come on Kip you beautiful boy, time to come home X

2012-06-12 22:29 Amber and Darcy's 2nd Mummy and Oscar's Aunt

Really hope that this is kip, tworedshoes i do think this is an excellent idea, Kip is bound to be frightened and tired and needs familiarity

2012-06-12 22:27 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

Tworedshoes suggestion sounds good .. if no luck tonight maybe at first light (4am'ish) when all is quiet? xxxxx

2012-06-12 22:27 Dizzaloo

Tworedshoes I totally agree, if I remember rightly Louis dad asked for the area to be clear on the night he jumped into the car (might be wrong) just hope Kip is home soon xx

2012-06-12 22:26 imfullofideas

Fingers crossed, this sounds very positive. Tworedshoes i think that is a good idea what you have suggested, let us hope tonight is thr night that he is home. xxx

2012-06-12 22:25 Stella's Dad

Can we have an update asap on this, as I need to go to bed as I'm up early for work, but want to know what's happening. The suspense is killing me.

2012-06-12 22:24 Viv

Husband is on route to there we are less then 5 mins away

2012-06-12 22:22 Shazzy

I think tworedshoes has an extremely important point and its a great idea to give it a try at least. Good luck tonight, sorry I had no luck earlier x

2012-06-12 22:22 Springer princess

most definitely loobeelu......... hope me and ma neighbours are right on this xxxxxx

2012-06-12 22:22 Alig

can you put something of sylvias down or the other dogs and wait ? oh I hope so and like poppy and willows mum Kip has so many new friends he doesnt even know yet xx

2012-06-12 22:20 Poppy & Willow's Mum

Come on Kip you are becoming a celebrity, there are so many people wanting to meet you. xx

2012-06-12 22:20 Springer princess

wickedweims am now at home, but have sent pics to Admin of the fresh bedding patch we came across today xxxxx ring me if needed 07514306216 xxxxxx

2012-06-12 22:19 loobeelu

me too, we watched the carpark spot overnight after it was scented and when it all went quiet last weekend, up until daylight. sounds like something is maybe happening now though, lets keep fingers crossed its the wee lad! x (for PrincessH)

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2012-06-12 22:17 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

Got everything crossed ... ... ...

2012-06-12 22:17 acarr

trying to ring you wickedweims

2012-06-12 22:16 maggiesmam

Just back from Cresswell, Owl & Wispa are amazing, Wispa had his scent but it went into a field full of cows surrounded by an electric fence. Maggie enjoyed meeting Wispa too as they had a game of chase on the beach when Wispa was done.

2012-06-12 22:16 bairnr

Further down this thread - but there are so many new posts -
2012-06-12 21:41 wickedweims
CAN ANYONE WHO IS LOCAL TO DRURIDGE BAY COUNTRY PARK CONTACT ME ASAP
07850 433719

2012-06-12 22:15 wickedweims

thanks you are all awesome. eight people in there way 3 already there we have found a large bedding down area under a bush will keep everyone updated
x

2012-06-12 22:15 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

Repeat message 2 secs ago
Gillian Russell If you are local to Druridge Bay - please keep trying

2012-06-12 22:13 Springer princess

just hope they dont miss it loobeelu xxx

2012-06-12 22:13 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

Message on Fbk page .. mins 9 ago
CAN ANYONE WHO IS LOCAL TO DRURIDGE BAY COUNTRY PARK CONTACT ME ASAP
07850 433719

2012-06-12 22:13 Unknown

Dizzaloo - I know Louis was sighted lots of times - he didn't leave the area, but he didn't come to anyone even though his family were there, until it was completely quiet. Kip must be doubly nervous because he's blind, but if his senses are strong, he'll smell his family/familiar car if he's allowed to come out. My worry is that there are so many people tramping about that he will not break cover until they have all gone and he can concentrate on the one smell, not many. Tough call, but I think clearing the carpark totally and Sylvia staying with his things/companions is worth a shot, however late it gets.

2012-06-12 22:11 Springer princess

am at home now tho jansus xxxxxxx

2012-06-12 22:07 wickedweims

a carr can you call me

2012-06-12 22:06 mjky73

My friend and I are going out tomorrow morning at 8am and meeting at the QE2 park. Any suggestions where we should look? around Cresswell? I am also getting some of the leaflets dropped off to me tomorrow morning and will leaflet the Adsa area of Blyth.

2012-06-12 22:04 loobeelu

Princess H, I was out in that area with a lot of them last weekend, they'll know where they are heading :)
By that i meant the usual car parking spot Sylvia uses. x

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2012-06-12 22:03 acarr

Im about 10 mins away from country park if you need me

2012-06-12 22:02 jansus

princess H - I might be wrong but I think they were asking for people who are near the country park to contact them and I THINK that is where they are going.

2012-06-12 21:59 jobadger

This was a comment re. poster distribution but reading later posts it may not be needed. Good Luck!

Last edited: 2012-06-12 22:47:01 by jobadger

2012-06-12 21:58 skippysgran

Have been watching this story avidly over the last few days I,m orignally from Cramlington but now live in Glasgow been wondering what to do to help So have posted Kip,s Doglost link on Facebook Page CRAMLINGTON PAST he has over 5050 friends in the Cramlington/northumberland area

2012-06-12 21:58 Springer princess

do they know where it is tho???? xxxxx

2012-06-12 21:57 bairnr

KIP's fb page has just reached 500 likes.

2012-06-12 21:56 wickedweims

merlin,trevor,helen.and bazil on the way there now

2012-06-12 21:56 Springer princess

ADMIN!!!!! i have emailed pics to you...... of where KIP may be hiding out when he is tired!!!! its fresh, and new.... and needs checking out different times of the day!! xxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-12 21:54 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

What a fantastic job you are all doing .. my thoughts and prayers are with you all and KIP. KEEP YOUR SPIRITS UP .. keeping my fingers, toes and everything crossed that Kip is found v soon, bless him.
Kip's page must be breaking all records for posts and helpers .. I'm in E.Sussex so can't search but trying to make lots of people aware..hope it helps.
Yes I tweeted Simon Cowell but not sure if he is in the country at the moment.
Results of all my tweeting last night ..these people retweeted.. Derek Thompson 10,000+ followers, Paddypower 52,000+ followers, Kennel Club 11,066 followers, PetsatHome 3,026 followers.
TOTAL .. OVER 76,000 TWEETS IN ALL ..
There's a figure for the SUN newspaper .. Kip is all over Twitter!

2012-06-12 21:51 loobeelu

Pointers, Marny is coordinating this evening - wickedweims post has her phone number on.(approx 18.50) You are better to ask for the meeting point than a specific area to search on here, the search is coordinated from the meeting point, . Alternatively you could wait for the posts that need an immediate response, such as the asda one earlier.

2012-06-12 21:51 Alig

Is it possible that when searching an area to put a poster up every so often and then this alerts others.W hen we were up on sunday we met people and were telling them about Kip and they did not know - just a thought x

2012-06-12 21:51 dogsit38

Just back from cresswell, tons of people out.... Great to meet owl and wispa, now there's one amazing looking dog!!! Shame we didn't get to meet kip yet though!! Keep going guys.... Xxx

2012-06-12 21:51 acarr

I have been to cresswell end of Druridge looking through Dunes for couple of hours couldnt do much else as had to bring child back for bed. Someone asked about the drift I have checked there a few times yesterday was the last time. There is a broken window you can look through and there is no sign that he has been there. There is also rubbish outside which has been disturbed but not by a dog that is starving I also checked the old pump house that is in the field behide, it was a bit of a task getting there and rather scary but totally empty. The house you see as you look over the top of that field toward cresswell road is owned by a friend of mine she is aware of kip and watching for him.

2012-06-12 21:50 wickedweims

pointers we have been using cresswell car park as a base thanks

2012-06-12 21:46 julieee

i have been following this since kip went missing .... i live in hauxley and and looked every day when looking out my window also when out in the car ... anyone i see walking the fields i ask them to look out for kip .. i hope and pray he is found safe

2012-06-12 21:43 millymittens

To Pointers. With a blind dog you would need to ask Jayne from Doglost as to his directions.(although that may be impossible). I think this may be the first time they have tried to find a blind dog, just be patient and they will require your help very soon.

2012-06-12 21:41 wickedweims

CAN ANYONE WHO IS LOCAL TO DRURIDGE BAY COUNTRY PARK CONTACT ME ASAP
07850 433719

2012-06-12 21:39 andrew

pointers there is a contact no further down the page that should give you the info required

2012-06-12 21:37 andrew

re pointers living in blyth and nwhat that area ov road is like all day a dont think kip would get across without someone noteing him as a few quotes earlier i went to check this report out with in half hour as well as a few others did the reason been as said kip could have been dumped at asda hence the reason people went to look and any poss sighting where ever is hopefully followed up it could have been kip unfortunatley kip was not seen but better to look than ignore it

2012-06-12 21:36 millymittens

With so many people helping he will be found, come on home Kip.

2012-06-12 21:35 Pointers

Could someone coordinating the search please give directions (perhaps daily) to the followers of this page on where they would like the search to continue. Yesterday, I posted a comment asking where I was needed as I had a free afternoon today but got no response! Just trying to Help?

2012-06-12 21:34 Springer princess

Hello everyone!!!! I have been to Cresswell again tonight, then drove up to Hadston scaurs THE PATCH THAT WAS FRESH EARIER WAS STILL FRESH AND FLAT.......... am about to upload pics, they may look rubbish due to phone, doesnt hsow how its big enough for a dog!!!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-12 21:30 Shazza

The Drift Inn at Cresswell is empty & theres garages etc. has anybody checked there?

2012-06-12 21:28 Sophies Dad

Will be in Newcastle centre tomorrow and will have some posters in car windows and for distribution if time and opportunity allows. Have a good night anyone who is out and about and let's hope tonight is the night Kip comes home. x

2012-06-12 21:26 Alig

He could be sitting waiting in the undergrowth for it all to go quiet as people have indicated he will be nervous hopefully if the car is there he will jump in it. Fingers crossed xx

2012-06-12 21:25 Pointers

Bairnr. We have some very sick people on this planet who take a great deal of delight in tormenting those who are suffering. Read the Daily Papers! I agree that Springers" are a fairly common breed and we do see many running around. This particular Springer was as I recall described as being scruffy with a collar the same colour as Kip and hanging about the entrance to Asda, which does narrow it down considerably! My point was..... I don't personally believe that Kip, being blind could have negotiated his way from Hauxley to Blyth and this may or indeed may not have been a malicious call from some "sicko" that should be listened to but without other evidence to corroborate the facts maybe it should be ignored. I agree with others that the search should be continued in the Cresswell area but I would still keep looking as far north as Amble.

2012-06-12 21:23 wickedweims

Thanks everyone again for turning out tonight, we have the tracker dog out as well will post any info as soon as i have any

2012-06-12 21:22 Magnscruff

Parking the car where he went missing and where the patch has been found sounds an excellent idea!

2012-06-12 21:19 Sheelybobs

I agree with DianeM, the quieter the better. As he cannot see all the strange voices etc could be off putting. Just a thought. Good luck however you decide! X

2012-06-12 21:13 Diane_Leeds

One of the dog behaviourists did mention in an earlier post about not using food, as Kip might not be able to distinguish Sylvia's scent from the overpowering smell of BBQ. It couldn't hurt to just try sitting with the other dogs and maybe his bed from home in the car could it?

2012-06-12 21:12 Dizzaloo

tworedshoes....I mentioned about Louis the beagle this morning, but Louis had been sighted in the area many times, his twitter name is @beagleboy1982 if anyone wants to contact him for tips...he has already re-tweeted the Kip link.

Linda....Laura from Ziggy Chews is also following the Kip story on twitter and facebook, she has possibly already got a poster up in both her shops but I will tweet her and ask her anyway.

2012-06-12 21:08 millymittens

Hi Jayne it is me, and I'll never forget the help and support you gave me in getting Jade back. It was all down to you and your great Doglost instinct. My friends and I are all looking for Kip, let's get the little monkey back home. I'm here if you need me. xx

2012-06-12 21:07 loobeelu

Good luck this evening Team Kip. Sylvia, i'm happy to do another nightshift at the car at the weekend if needed, though i hope he's back home with you by then. x

2012-06-12 21:06 Anns

Gee's suggestion sounds a fantastic idea to me. You never know he might be hiding somewhere nearby out of sight. Maybe put some of his food or favourite treats next to the car and maybe a jumper or something nearby with his families scent on.

2012-06-12 21:04 andrew

slyvia does park the car where thet would normanaly get out her other two dogs are also in the car at this time ov the year itreally does not get dark till around quater 11 over the nights since kip went missing there has been people in cars at diffrent points along the road waiting 4 kip to come out always someone at the main point barbques have been lit with food on to try and bring kip out with the smell onv sausages cooking kip bed was laid out and this was then used on sat night with the bloodhound

2012-06-12 21:04 elfie 2575

just emailed few news and bruce forsyths get scanning apeal

2012-06-12 21:03 Sam&Lucy'sMum

I have just been out with Sam and Lucy and put posters up on all the dog bins along one of our dog walks in Cramlington - it's a cycle track and school route so lots of people use it. Tmw am I will pop into Cramlington and ask the shops to display posters and do some more of the cycle track. I am a bit stuck for getting to the beach for the next few days due to work committments but spaniel walks part of the daily routine so if I can do anything at all in that time please let me know. Let's just hope Kip is found tonight.

2012-06-12 21:03 Sheelybobs

Just got back home from Cresswell. Have been searching through the long grass from the car park to village and back again. Saw no sign of him. Searched also from top of dunes with my binoculars, again no sign. Hope he is in the Hadston area where Sylvia is and is found tonight. The suggestion of the open car waiting quietly I believe is a good one! Good luck team Kip! Positive thoughts and prayers for you tonight! Xx

2012-06-12 21:02 Unknown

Gee's suggestion very good - a beagle lost down here in Suffolk for 4 days returned regularly to the carpark where he was lost, but it wasn't until the owner parked the car that he was familiar with in the carpark late evening, Louis came to the car, jumped in the open back, and ate his tea, then curled up on his dogbed. No other car was around so he felt safe. Unfamniliar voices calling will just frighten him, but familiar smells, such as his owner and her car might work. Really keeping my fingers crossed for this poor boy.

2012-06-12 20:58 Northern English Springer Spaniel RescueNESSR

North Seaton near Ashington Now has Flyers,,thanks Lynne x

2012-06-12 20:56 linda

Does anyone near Whitley bay know the shop Ziggy chews a pet boutique ? maybe put a posters there, she is very well know and has been in the papers,im sure she could spread the word

2012-06-12 20:55 Tazza

Words softly spoken I feel would help if someone is within sight of him! Calling his name, but not shouting in a panic or repeatedly. Is Kip capable of leaping fences? He's blind so won't his nose be to the ground? Springers do have a sense of danger! My three do! Been to Cambois tonight on the off chance. Keepin searchin with my three and cocker. Xxxx

2012-06-12 20:48 Alig

i am was just gonna say that DianeM that sounds a brill idea Kip cage and bed if he has one in the back of the car with his treats in as well xx

2012-06-12 20:46 Diane_Leeds

Gee, was discussing your idea with a work colleague earlier. Sylvia could maybe just sit quietly in the car with either back door or boot open, whichever way Kip normally gets in and out of the car and hopefully that familiar scent will draw him out. Have other people in their own cars parked close in case he bolts and needs to be followed?

2012-06-12 20:45 Anns

Please come home tonight Kip xxxx

2012-06-12 20:42 cani1

Gee I think that is a good idea , as its turning dark having the car parked where it would usually be.

2012-06-12 20:41 Jk

Walked along the dunes of duridge bay as well as the pond. Been to the dunes on creswell also. No sightings. Good luck to everyone look

2012-06-12 20:38 Sambazza

Will do! :)

2012-06-12 20:37 Dizzaloo

Hi Sambazza, I put posters up in the PDSA shop in Whitley Bay today, I wrote 'AMBLE AREA' across the bottom and they attracted a lot of interest...anything is worth a try.

2012-06-12 20:37 merlin

Walked dunes from Hauxley to Hadston scaurs - sorry, no sightings to report. Will be out again later at Druridge. Better luck to the rest of Team Kip

2012-06-12 20:34 Northern English Springer Spaniel RescueNESSR

Sambazza I think posters going everywhere in Newcastle/Northumberland can only do good,,if god forbid he has been stolen for many reasons,,,this will only do good,,thank you

2012-06-12 20:34 Gking

If the patch of grass is fresh and where sylvia normally parks. Could you not put her car there but not be near the area keep out of mway so he doesnt feel like his area he would go to is threatend and will go somewhere else? Or maybe have car there with sylvia in it for a while as it gets dark so maybe he picks a scent up of car amd sylvia and he may appear?

2012-06-12 20:32 Sambazza

Hi all,

Im thinking of putting up some posters around wallsend to let people know about kip!

Let me know if you think it is a good idea and hopefully the team will grow! :)

2012-06-12 20:22 Daphnesmam

Just walked from cresswell to duridge bay along the dunes in all the field outlets under bridges unfortunately nothing, put up a few posters this morning along car parks heading from cresswell to lynemouth, we'll be back out again tomorrow we were thinking of covering the country park area but if anyone has a better idea of how to use us please feel free to let me know, good luck everyone who's still out there will keep updated on doglost xxx

2012-06-12 20:11 Springer princess

I am stood on Cresswell beach with Jacki, is anyone else coming down???? What are the plans pleeeeeease?? pleeeeease ring/text me 07514 306216 thank youuuu xxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-12 20:10 Springer princess

I am stood on Cresswell beach with Jacki, is anyone else coming down???? What are the plans pleeeeeease?? pleeeeease ring/text me 07514 306216 thank youuuu xxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-12 20:10 mjky73

Hi NESSR I live near Asda Blyth. If you txt me I can do leaflets round here.07778420269 My friend and I are going out tomorrow morning to look for Kip but hopefully we'll not be need by then.

2012-06-12 20:08 Janey

Sorry for the delay with the link. Missed the post asking for it. You probably have it now but here it is
http://m.facebook.com/?_rdr#!/groups/231197203561071?view=permalink&id=472951789385610&__user=674294705

2012-06-12 20:06 gefrin

just done a couple of hours walking the dunes between Cresswell and Bell's farm, no luck sorry, will be out again tomorrow night...Am I looking in the right place ???

2012-06-12 20:00 Northern English Springer Spaniel RescueNESSR

2500 flyers printed today to hand out in Ashington,Lynemouth,Blyth, please give me a ring and I will arrange drop off/pick up,,huge thanks again to everyone who is going that extra mile to find the Lovely Kip,,,thanks again,,Cynthia ,NESSR 01670 760346
Very well said TheOldDogListener ,,I also live with a blind dog,,that knows when I am going to groom him,,he hides...also he can jump into thin air and land on the sofa,,,Rob Roy is a King Charles,,and like Kip was born blind,,he holds his head the same way Kip does when you speak to him,,as if he is a radar,,,

2012-06-12 19:54 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Tx...

2012-06-12 19:49 gr75

My Sister works for Northumberland County Council. She works alongside the dog wardens. I have told her to notify all of the dog wardens to keep an eye out for kip.

2012-06-12 19:43 whinny

The Old Dog Listener : Very interesting facts. I would never of thought not to make eye contact with Kip being blind- I had no idea they would sense that kind of thing. I am heading to Cresswell now and I am praying that I will need to put some of your points into practice! Fingers crossed that he will be found very soon.

2012-06-12 19:41 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Better ask wickedweims...

2012-06-12 19:39 Camsta106

Where is the search now ?

2012-06-12 19:33 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

The Sun...wanted figures....at the time I was talking to them it was 68,000 page views...I said to them by tomorrow it will be 100,000...they went for that...so click twice every one to help Kip get home....The press want round numbers...team Kip will deliver....presh refresh evryone TX

2012-06-12 19:30 Springer princess

I AM TAKING HUBBYS PHONE, AV PUT MY SIM IN..... am available ONLY by text or phone..... unless you lot add his pin on 27ADA582 AL BE ON THIS ALL NIGHT xxxxxxx away back now to search for KIP see you lot soon whoever are going over there xxxxxxxx

2012-06-12 19:30 TheOldDogListener

Things NOT to do, if you come across Kip,
DO NOT walk towards him, but turn sideways so your body is turned away, and won't be though of as a threat to him,
if neccessary try and walk paralel to him but almost with your back turned, so that you approach him, but sideways on, and without making any facial contact.
Even though he is blind, DO NOT look straight into his eyes, as instinct will be running, and he will sense you are infact "threatening him".
If you can see from the corner of your eye, he is following your movements, but he is not running or moving away from you.
Slowly go down and crouch, with your backed turned to him.
and then sit and wait, (hoping no-one else is around to spook him.
Its always handy to take a small compact mirror with you, so you can raise it enough to see if he is approaching you, if he is, stay still,
DO NOT call hs name, DO NOT speak,
if neccessary get as low as possible so you are lying on your side, prferably on your left side, the dog will recognise this as being a relaxed and accepting pose, as you are allowing your stomach area to be exposed, and in dog language, this is a sign of "submision, and acceptance of another dogs trust in not hurting you.
With any luck, if you stay totally still, no vocalising, he will come and lie with you, and with no touching for the count of 50, allow him tto relax, and with any luck you can then stroke him gently, on his flanks, or chest, but DO NOT touch nbetween his shoulders, or his stomach, unless he proffers his stomach to you. You should at this point be able to place a slip lead over his head.
silence is the key, the temptation to call TOO much, will only confuse him, with conflicting signals, eg, Humans caused him to get lost, now they are after him.
Everyone knows how agile springers are, don't under-estimate just were they will get to to hide, this is why they are used as detection dogs, because they have no conception of "that could hurt" and will easily jump 6 feet in one spring, so don't think fences will stop him, some buildings will offer protection and a good view of surrounding areas, so the micro light flight is a good Idea, but only if Kip is used to the sound.
Springers also have weird scent attractions, things like plastic, rubber, gardening gloves, all have one thing in common - oil, derivatives, these can be found in their natural form on beaches, quays were they dredge sand from the sea bottom, to use on shore, quarrys, building sites, council yards where salt is stored, garages, industrial sites, tyre places, the other "love" are pines and conifer trees, so areas where these are due to their high scent, are areas to check.

2012-06-12 19:30 Anns

She also said that if she can be of any more help just ask

2012-06-12 19:29 Anns

My Friend the dog behaviourist has asked me to pass this info on Keri Sea Corbett I have joined now , and have seen someone comment asking for a loudspeaker , please mention to kips owner NOT to do that , it distorts the voice and will scare him off.... shouting for him is not the answer , walking and searching calling his name in a calm manner will do a lot more help .
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2012-06-12 19:26 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Well done Princess can you forward photos to any one that askes..and to me 07734 759154....tx

2012-06-12 19:24 migman34

I have been talking to a friend of mine who also has a blind dog. When she went missing and was lost for 3 days she was found in a cemetery. There are lost of places for a dog to hide in them and they are also very quiet and have water.could be worth checking as looking on google maps there is a big one not that far from where kip went missing xxx

2012-06-12 19:24 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Gosh you are all stars....tx for what you are doing....read the Sun newspaper tomorow...who are going to cover Kip....um but dealing with newspapers before...they promise everything...but if a breaking news story comes in they cancel....but he is a dog owner so chances are high...that alot more team Kip will be out tomorrow....

2012-06-12 19:22 Springer princess

Sorry all my battery died am heading back out, as i am now home...... i have taken pics of the FRESH PATCH where it was possible for a dog to lie down....... no one was aware, as it was FRESH..... i can gladly show anyone....... need someone with whistles, and maybe sniffer dogs?? seconds from where Sylvia was parked when kip went missing........... have been out for 4 and a half hours....... nothing sighted..... may have to leave phone at home on charge..... apologies....... i will reply to ANY comments later, when i come back from Cresswell/Duridge xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-12 19:16 maxnpaddysmum

Been to Blyth with my daughter as an extra pair of eyes, all around the estates near Asda (asked a couple of dog walkers and neither knew Kip was missing but are going to keep their eyes peeled) looked in Asda car park, then went along the coast to druridge bay

2012-06-12 19:10 Stella's Dad

I know the subject of cctv has been mentioned, but webcams seem to be as common given the fact they are usually placed in sites of interest.

Does anyone know if there are webcams in the areas mentioned?

I've tried to Google, but can't seem to come up with anything.

2012-06-12 19:05 maggiesmam

Me & maggie are setting off for Creswell now. Maggie can't be mistaken for a springer by anyone as she's just a scruffy little terrier!

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2012-06-12 19:03 Gary D

Had a look around Woodhorn area at dinnertime. The path up to the museum, the road near Wansbeck Hospital, and a look up by the hotel next to the lake. No luck sadly.

2012-06-12 18:47 merlin

I am walking out from Hauxley tonight towards Hadston Scaurs...where did Sylvia park her car so I can check?

2012-06-12 18:46 wickedweims

Further to sylvias post marnies telephone is 07710999368 if anyone needs more info feel free to contact marnie as she will be on site

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2012-06-12 18:45 michael_w

I'll be in Cresswell again with my springer tonight. To avoid confusion she will have both an illuminace collar and a red collar light on.

2012-06-12 18:43 Shereen

Thank you TheOldDogListener
That is very interesting.X

2012-06-12 18:41 Sylvia

Kate trying to confirm whether the 'sighting' was within CCTV range. As there is no sighting of Kip on CCTV then we must discount it.
Other than the Asda 'sighting', we no reason to think that Kip might be in Blyth, as he would only be there if he had been taken there, hence the area has not been postered. We have not postered Hemel Hemptstead for the same reason ;-)
The best sighting so far is Cresswell and we have had tracker dogs which appeared to be on his trail in that vicinity. I have been there for 3 days and never saw an unaccompanied dog of any description. Marny is coordinating the search there tonight from the car park to the north of Cresswell village that has the fancy iron work over the entrance.

2012-06-12 18:40 Sam&Lucy'sMum

I have printed some posters out but have had some urgent work come in that I have to do so won't make Blyth tonight to distribute. I will however put them in/around Cramlington tonight and tmw morning just so more people are made aware of Kip. Hope that's helpful and sorry I can't get up to Blyth this evening as I had hoped.

2012-06-12 18:37 TheOldDogListener

Sorry didn't mean to double post
An example of how complex a dogs mind is,
And got me on my life long path of dog watching,
Customer comes into our Pet shop, says her Dog reported missing, and been gone 2 hrs, they had hunted everywhere in local area, I had to go to work, we had 2 pet stores spread 5 miles apart, went from the one where dog reported missing, to the one 5 miles apart. by my car. 2 hour later, talking to a customer about missing dog, she goes home, (another 3 miles away, so a total of 8 miles from "home" and when she turns up on her doorstep, who is sitting on it waiting to be allowed in? The missing dog! she calls me, I go there and get the dog and return it to the owner, This dog was upset at the arrival of another dog into the household, and wanted proof it was still wanted, but did it in a safe way, choosing to travel to a place where it knew it would get returned, as the customer also knew the dog, as both her dog and the missing dog had been bathed and pampered by me in my grooming salon. But ask yourself, how did this Shetland sheepdog just "Know" where this customer lived? and managed to travel along 5 busy main roads to get there? and in leas than 4 hours this dog had traveled 8miles.
Never dismiss the mind of a dog, they live on instinct and powers we little understand

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2012-06-12 18:37 TheOldDogListener

they will also magically turn up somewhere totally off the planet and least expected, because their minds know the conection will be made, so please don't dismiss these areas.
Schools, factories maybe a miles away from the area, but dogs will go where they will have a chance of free food, or easy pickings, if they have switched on their ferrol instincts, and this they can do in minutes of being lost, evn running from "humans" due to their inbuilt thought "Well i was with them when I got lost, not going to trust them again!" It may take days for him to "WATCH" people from afar, and begin to see how the dogs with those humans interact and then begin to slowly allow their"trust" to surface, and his ferrel instincts begin to die down.

2012-06-12 18:37 TheOldDogListener

they will also magically turn up somewhere totally off the planet and least expected, because their minds know the conection will be made, so please don't dismiss these areas.
Schools, factories maybe a miles away from the area, but dogs will go where they will have a chance of free food, or easy pickings, if they have switched on their ferrol instincts, and this they can do in minutes of being lost, evn running from "humans" due to their inbuilt thought "Well i was with them when I got lost, not going to trust them again!" It may take days for him to "WATCH" people from afar, and begin to see how the dogs with those humans interact and then begin to slowly allow their"trust" to surface, and his ferrel instincts begin to die down.

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2012-06-12 18:36 TheOldDogListener

they will also magically turn up somewhere totally off the planet and least expected, because their minds know the conection will be made, so please don't dismiss these areas.
Schools, factories maybe a miles away from the area, but dogs will go where they will have a chance of free food, or easy pickings, if they have switched on their ferrol instincts, and this they can do in minutes of being lost, evn running from "humans" due to their inbuilt thought "Well i was with them when I got lost, not going to trust them again!" It may take days for him to "WATCH" people from afar, and begin to see how the dogs with those humans interact and then begin to slowly allow their"trust" to surface, and his ferrel instincts begin to die down.

2012-06-12 18:35 veryposhpuppy

If Sylvia parks in the same place each time she walks Kip, maybe think about parking the car up there. Kip would be attracted to the smell.

2012-06-12 18:34 TheOldDogListener

Finally managed to re register on here, I hope tbis information will help you all with Kips safe return.
Dog behaviour -
their sleeping areas tend to be were they have protection behind them, with a full view of the surrounding area, but well protected from the eliments, but with easy access/escape via many exits and entrances, should the need arrise.
they also choose areas that have sun on them for the longest time possible, to keep warm.
They tend to sleep most of the day, having periods of activity between 5am and 11am and 4pm and 8pm, The magical "Sleeping hour" during the middle of the day occurs anytime between 12 and 3pm, when they do go into a deep sleep,
dogs can go 3/5 days without food, with no worry, but do need fresh water, and a supply of certain grasses, and herb/weeds to fend off hunger pangs. Don't think ares of water, think fields with puddles around the sides, or verges, as they want to drink easily, without having to "wtach their backs" so ponds etc would be avoided, especcially as there is such a supply of water atm. Blind dogs live on their scent, that would be all he would be following, so if you know his history, what did he like doing? what areas did he like to frequent? eg; if he was given icecream after a beach walk, then he would be attracted by the smell of an icecream van. if you topped off for coffee/tea, then he would be attracted to that smell in the wind. What work are you associated with? Do your clothes or those of your neighbours, tend to smell, (we might not notice it, but many trades have their smell that dogs associate with "Home" And these scents on the wind, will be what he follows, in the hope they will lead him home. It is possible for a dog in a strange area, when on holiday to cover 60 miles in 4 days. so don't dismiss this.

2012-06-12 18:28 Daisysmam

I'll be up to Cresswell ASAP. Come on Kip - make tonight the night you're found xxx

2012-06-12 18:26 wickedweims

Blyth is not our prime target We need as many people as possible at cresswell.looking at the terrain its far more likely that it is at crestwell as the snifer dog has picked up a scent there so if any one wants to help search tonight please head for cresswell
many thanks to all of you keep safe kip

2012-06-12 18:25 jansus

I could see that there was a post about a sightings map but could not see the link? If someone could find it I could re-post it say twice a day if it helps?I am too far away to do much else and would liketo be of some help. With all the postingsit could easily get missed.

2012-06-12 18:23 Shereen

FOR ANYONE WHO IS NEW TO DOGLOST,I JUST WANT TO INCLUDE A VERY SMALL SNIPPET OF ADVICE WE SEND TO OWNERS WHEN THIER DOGS GO MISSING....EVEN THOUGH THEY KNOW THEIR DOGS...ONCE THE DOG HAS BEEN MISSING A MATTER OF DAYS THEY GO INTO SURVIVAL MODE AND MAY ACT DIFFERENTLY.

WHEN CALLING PLEASE USE A LOW GENTLE/FREINDLY CALLING VOICE IF YOU SHOUT THEIR NAME ESPECIALLY IF ITS A VOICE THEY DONT KNOW,IT CAN PUSH THEM OUT OF THE AREA.KIP WOULD RESPOND BETTER TO GENTLE CALLING.

WHILST SEARCHING ALSO LOOK IN PLACES YOU MAY NOT NECESSARILY EXPECT TO SEE A DOG...THEY CAN HIDE IN PLACES THEY FEEL SAFE.LOOK HIGH AND LOW.I EVEN REMEMBER A BORDER COLLIE WHOS OWNERS HAD SEARCHED AN AREA OVER AND OVER,WHEN FINALLY THEY FOUND THEIR DOG UP A TREE!!!

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2012-06-12 18:23 wickedweims

Princess we are aware of this we do know about it thanks x

2012-06-12 18:22 Shazzy

I'm just in from work and getting changed to head out. Was gonns go round Blyth but are we needed elsewhere?

2012-06-12 18:17 Springer princess

At duridge..... Found a flat patch seconds away from where Sylvia parks, long grass in bushes, FRESH and dog sized, can someone pleeeeeeease bring sniffer dogs???????? We are at hadston scaurs 07514 306 216

2012-06-12 18:17 Springer princess

At duridge..... Found a flat patch seconds away from where Sylvia parks, long grass in bushes, FRESH and dog sized, can someone pleeeeeeease bring sniffer dogs???????? We are at hadston scaurs 07514 306 216

2012-06-12 18:13 Daisysmam

wickedweims - do you want extra searchers in Blyth or Cresswell?? I can be whereever just after 7pm

2012-06-12 18:08 loobeelu

Thanks, was thinking that the FB page you meant was KIP missing Springer but thankfully not. Is Rose Moore maybe someone in Team Kip who is looking for him? offline again now, text buddies - keep me up to date? thanks. x

2012-06-12 18:07 wickedweims

Daisys mam and sam and lucys mum if you could poster in your areas that would be good we need as many posters out as possible to raise KIPs profile,
The more people who know the better people are going down to creswell tonight as well but sylvia wont be there as she will be out later
but it cannot do any harm at all to poster even Blyth beach area
x

2012-06-12 17:58 Sam&Lucy'sMum

Daisysmam - will print some off and hoping to take Sam and Lucy to the beach later on so will take some and go in to anywhere that's open with them! We walk along the top (as dogs not allowed on beach - I know! - and Sam barks constantly on beach) but we will surely keep our eyes well and truely peeled. Will report back where I have managed to leave them!

2012-06-12 17:55 Daisysmam

Sam&Lucy'sMum - I've spoken to loads to poeple around Blyth this afternoon while out looking and no-one knew anything about Kip! I'm waiting for new ink to come for my printer and feel helpless but if you could do some in meantime that would be great. I'd poster Ridley Park, staithes and beach area.

2012-06-12 17:50 bairnr

I'm assuming this is the link - I'm going to message the thread owner to post that any information should be posted here. https://www.facebook.com/groups/everythingmustgo/?ref=ts

Janey I see you have posted a comment. I think Rose lives in the North Seaton area and has been going around door to door and been out looking in the area for Kip. I think the returning to Rose is purely as she is following on Doglost and has contact information.

2012-06-12 17:49 Daisysmam

I live in Blyth and will be able to go back out and search from about 7pm. Who should I contact to find out where I'm needed to search?

2012-06-12 17:49 Sam&Lucy'sMum

I can print off some posters - where would you like me to put them? I am in Cramlington but can go where they are best placed.

2012-06-12 17:47 loobeelu

please send the FB link to the comment. thanks

2012-06-12 17:42 DogLostAngus

Janey - do you have a link to that comment please ?

2012-06-12 17:41 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Thanks Janey...we do have a lot of things said on facebook its like chinese whispers and sometimes things can be mis contrused...best as you say for them to contact us at doglost so we can look into it...

2012-06-12 17:35 Janey

Just had a look at Facebook and someone has mentioned returning KIP to a lady Rose Moore, I am sure that this is incorrect! I have posted that all info needs to be passed to dog lost. This may be a mistake but a little worrying!

2012-06-12 17:27 andrew

karen ne244hp asda top cowpen rd should be around this postcode

2012-06-12 17:26 AndreaD

Hi, has some rang the dog warden? I tried to call when my boss in a meeting but had to hang up. The number is 0845 600 6400. This covers the Northumberland area.

2012-06-12 17:25 loobeelu

Bazil has mapped sightings, i think. Check yesterdays comments x

2012-06-12 17:22 Karen

Jansus, this is easily created on batchgeo, can anyone help me with approx postcodes of sightings and I can put a map together which can be accessed via a web link as I am not local.

2012-06-12 17:22 loobeelu

Afternoon Team Kip, Sorry i haven't been able to get on here all day. Thanks to my text buddies for their updates! Just got a couple of minutes so i just wanted to say good luck and stay positive. 4 days ago we just wanted a possible sighting, now we just want a confirmed sighting, maybe tomorrow we can track him from there. The more people become aware, the more possible sightings you get. They all have to be checked out. Hugs to Sylvia.x

2012-06-12 17:22 elfie 2575

can someone hand out fylers at asda and pet stores everyone got to eat say asda be best bet, maybe half hour at a time, prob have to ask at asda but sure they would help

2012-06-12 17:16 jansus

here is the link I was talking about for Quigley - if someone could do something similar for Kip and update it each day it perhaps
would be useful?

http://g.co/maps/wwtpj

2012-06-12 17:13 andrew

areas that a have coverd both asdas kitty industrial est both ends hodgesons rd est down the quay area noing this area and the time the report came on a find it very hard that kip would get acrooss a road as busy as cowpen rd near the asda roundabout if kip has come this far it would be my guess he could be in the area off the river blyth the water is low at the min and can get good look around with binoculars not really possible to walk the river as it is sludge the areas at the back ov the industrial est are not to much woodland and can be walked cant belive that kip may have been there so many people in and out ov asda just one thing friend ov mine has a horse on the riverbank so if there with dogs just be aware

2012-06-12 17:09 Daisysmam

Finally managed to get back online. Drove straight up to main Asda at top of Cowpen Road when mesage appeard. Spoke to couple of staff in car park one knew about Kip other didn't. They said straight away that the sighting was at other Asda that I'd just driven past. Went in and spoke to Customer Services lady who had spoken to Team Kip and was aware of situation. Drove back down Cowpen Road (which is always busy) to other store. No-one around to ask so walked around back of shop through grass/waste areas shouting but no sign. Spotted couple out on bike on quite back roads and asked them to keep key out for Kip. Drove round Blyth stopping dog walkers to let them know about Kip. People had no clue about his plight! Drove along staithes, stopped at Ridley Park and spoke to more dog walkers and also Council workers. All said they'd keep look out. Then drove to Blyth beach and again spoke to dog walkers. All said same thing - hadn't heard about Kip but would keep eyes open. Think this area needs posters - but my printer out of ink :-(
Also spoke to the man who's dog was taken from Blyth beach last Monday - he's still out with posters and stopping people. I told him about Appleby and the comments on here earlier about RSPCA hopefully going to look around for both dogs.
Had to come back home to feed my child but can go out later again if needed. I'll check back about 6 to see where needed.

2012-06-12 17:09 Daisysmam

Finally managed to get back online. Drove straight up to main Asda at top of Cowpen Road when mesage appeard. Spoke to couple of staff in car park one knew about Kip other didn't. They said straight away that the sighting was at other Asda that I'd just driven past. Went in and spoke to Customer Services lady who had spoken to Team Kip and was aware of situation. Drove back down Cowpen Road (which is always busy) to other store. No-one around to ask so walked around back of shop through grass/waste areas shouting but no sign. Spotted couple out on bike on quite back roads and asked them to keep key out for Kip. Drove round Blyth stopping dog walkers to let them know about Kip. People had no clue about his plight! Drove along staithes, stopped at Ridley Park and spoke to more dog walkers and also Council workers. All said they'd keep look out. Then drove to Blyth beach and again spoke to dog walkers. All said same thing - hadn't heard about Kip but would keep eyes open. Think this area needs posters - but my printer out of ink :-(
Also spoke to the man who's dog was taken from Blyth beach last Monday - he's still out with posters and stopping people. I told him about Appleby and the comments on here earlier about RSPCA hopefully going to look around for both dogs.
Had to come back home to feed my child but can go out later again if needed. I'll check back about 6 to see where needed.

2012-06-12 17:06 jansus

is there anyone local to where kip has gone missing who knows how to do the link to google maps to do flagging of possible sightings. They did this on the Quigley thread and it was quite helpful. If it is reposted on a regular basis it can help people to know what sightings to prhaps follow and which to ignore - I can post a link to show you what I mean if you want?It needs to be someone local if possible who knows the area and can keep it up dated.

2012-06-12 17:05 foxy

hiya im from blyth and have been keepin an eye out my husband is currently out with our dogs having a look if he was spotted at asda there are some farmers feilds leading up to the bella heap has long grass so would be great for shelter might be worth alook there if you stand on the heap you can see for miles i will be out soon for a look myself but might be worth a look

2012-06-12 17:05 bairnr

Pointer, I'm not sure about your comment on a hoaxer. However you have to remember Springers are one of the most common dogs in the country, so potentially it could be anyones Springy running about. I think the best thing to try and get out there is that if someone contacts with a potential sighting ask them to take a photograph on their mobile and send is to the co-ordinators of the search. Sylvia will be able to see from the photo if it is Kip or not.

2012-06-12 17:05 wickedweims

He could have been picked up and then dumped anywhere you have to follow all the leads x

2012-06-12 17:00 Pointers

Went to Asda near bebside, walked around car park, drove around estate and looked over the building site, also followed path down the eastern side of the Spine Road, then went to the other Asda on Cowpen Road, did the same search. Sorry but no sign of him at or around either! Is it possible that this page has attracted the attention of a cruel Hoaxer? I still find it hard to believe that he has made it to the the Ashington / Blyth Area. To get to Asda he would have had to either walk the Spine Road and cross its slip roads or swim both the river Wansbeck and the Blyth.

2012-06-12 16:59 sausages

how about a few members of Team Kip (particularly Sylvia)getting t-shirts printed with something like 'Find Kip Missing Blind Springer' on it. Get t-shirts from Primark so it's dead cheap. Used to know a local place that printed stuff like that straight away but they've gone away.

2012-06-12 16:54 bairnr

Nik - that's an excellent idea about the sandwich board.

2012-06-12 16:52 wickedweims

Just a quick thought had a phone call from one of the helpers that helped catch lady the spangle who went missing in milton keynes
please remember that KIP wont stick to road he is likely to be sticking to quieter areas
Please have a look in bushes and under them for him as he will be unlikely to be near traffic
x

2012-06-12 16:51 bevc1987

didnt see that one. this one was just saying about a possible sightin. anyway ive got the message out to my friends in blyth to keep and eye out and i will be there later on this evening so will keep a look out for him.

2012-06-12 16:51 Unknown

I think the Olympic torch idea is a good one. However, security will be tight (woe betide you get in the way of sponsors) and somebody may stop the handing out of flyers. The way to get around this is to wear sandwich boards. (Print poster out in sections and assemble on A2 board.) Very effective.

2012-06-12 16:50 Barbarap

Kip is a PAT dog so is used to people and to be honest I can't see him crossing the roads there it would be bad enough a normal dog crossing it never mind a blind dog as it is so busy
I could be wrong but I think that someone has had there dog out for walk and called in to asda on the way home

2012-06-12 16:49 bairnr

Sharon C posted on facebook "I've spoken to a lovely girl at Coastline Chippy on Blyth beach and asked if they can keep a look out. She says that during these months the dog warden is always about as dogs aren't allowed on the beach and she suggested calling them. She said her friend lost their dog and literally had to call up everyday to chase them for any info. I can't call right now...anyone else? Know its a longshot but anythings worth a try"

2012-06-12 16:47 bevc1987

just thought id mention it with it only being put on half hour ago.

2012-06-12 16:45 bairnr

bevc1987 - I think that this is someone just reposting the information from the FB page.

2012-06-12 16:42 bevc1987

Hi, there is a post on facebooks ashingtons everthing must got 27 mins ago saying possible in blyth. no mention of asda. just blyth area. hope he comes home soon. x

2012-06-12 16:36 jan

Just a thought - I have a poster of kip taped to my car window to hilight his disappearance everywhere I go
- if we all do this a much wider coverage of his plight will be achieved. Simple, I know, but word of mouth is very effective publicity and might just give the breakthrough we're all so desperate for.

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2012-06-12 16:34 michael_w

Barbarap - did you get the impression from the lady that this could be Kip, if she was close enough to try to coax it?

2012-06-12 16:34 Gking

I dot k ow if my google map on ipad has is up to date and wether i have the right asda but opposite asdaover road there is a field that looks like is going to be built on with brown grassy area. On street view has a sign with coming soon barrett homes but i dont know if it has been built on yet as not from area. If not is it worth looking on there as may of walked out of asda car park over road into field?

2012-06-12 16:33 bairnr

Is it worth asking people if they potentially see him to try and take a photo of him on their mobile phone to send to co-ordinators. I'm sure Sylvia would know from a photo is it was Kip or not x

2012-06-12 16:32 BBKM

this is me and my thinking, he can't see so he uses smell and hearing, he knows he lives between sea and railway lines, can this be why he is travelling between the two, i hope so and i am praying this is him x Trevor will be out again after 6.30pm x

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2012-06-12 16:31 AnnaH

Just a thought - the Olympic Torch is coming through Warkworth and Amble and other places including Ashington on Friday, so there will be masses of people around. May be worth targeting those places with some more posters? The Northumberland Gazette comes out on a Thursday so hopefully Kip will be at the forefront of people's minds on Friday morning. Obviously we are all hoping that he is home by then...

2012-06-12 16:30 Barbarap

Well been to asda at blyth nothing rang the lady who had rang Sylvia and she said she had seen it 2 hours ago and had tried to get the dog to come to her but it wouldn't had a drive around housing estat and school then down to McDonald and KFC but nothing

2012-06-12 16:29 michael_w

there are 2 schools next to the asda at the bebside end of cowpen road with big fields, is there anyway into the grounds there from the main road or the estate, particularly the primary school across the road?

2012-06-12 16:28 Sylvia

Just heard from Ryan that he has had the CCTV footage in Asda viewed and there is nothing on there that helps.

2012-06-12 16:27 bairnr

I have been phoning Vets in the area to see if anyone has taken him on the off chance to get him scanned.

Robson & Prescott (Blyth) are aware off him missing.

St Clair Veterinary Care - they are going to add to their facebook page.

2012-06-12 16:27 wickedweims

From google earth there is a shrub area to the side of the store also bushes on the side of the field where he could go to ground can anyone in the area please check thanks

2012-06-12 16:20 hockeymom

Is anyone else needed in or around Blyth? If so, where?

2012-06-12 16:19 whinny

Drive round asda and local housing estates. No sign but will keep looking. I can't believe he could walk around this area with no further sightings. Schools are out now and the place is so busy.

2012-06-12 16:17 elfie 2575

couldnt get hold rspca inspector so posted threw door with my name on so he hopfully ring it threw. and friend from school has caravan in area she not up this weekend gona pass it on to her friend who is in area they have doggys.

2012-06-12 16:14 linda

could someone ask Asda to announce over the tannyo about kip and his plight ?

2012-06-12 16:12 wickedweims

Spoke to barbara p she dropped everything and headed to blythe she will update as soon as she has any news

2012-06-12 16:11 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Tx for update Bazil....you must be exhausted...

2012-06-12 16:11 Viv

Have phoned phoenix taxis in the town asking if they could alert the drivers to keep an eye out for Kip .. fingers crossed they do this & a sighting can be made .. come on kip we need ya home

2012-06-12 16:10 BBKM

andrew is still in Blyth looking x

2012-06-12 16:04 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Hopefully Kip will be not only front page of the website but front page of the Northumberland Gazette newspaper tomorrow....
Helper BarbaraP...who is having trouble posting is in Blythe as well looking any updates please call HQ for her number...tx...she is checking out local fast food outlets that may be attractive to a hungry dog...

2012-06-12 16:00 bairnr

Has someone contacted the Rspca / Dog Warden in the Blyth area incase someone has picked him up?

2012-06-12 15:59 BBKM

i will be setting out within the next hour so will go straight to Blyth area. I have no ink left in my printer so i have no posters to put up, anyone with posters and local can we get some up, these are vital if it is him and he is heading south x

2012-06-12 15:59 Oliviaw

Praying that today is the day Kip is found, cant stop refreshing the page!

2012-06-12 15:59 Gking

The staff havent took him in? Have u asked both asdas about cctv to see if the dog that was there got brung or wandered there on his/her own?
Edit to also add that i contacted two friends who go there to see if they happened to be shopping however they are not but they are at sports center so are gonna keep a eye out. I made them aware of what he looks like and type of dog etc

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2012-06-12 15:58 Diane_Leeds

Is it possible someone has seen him hanging around Asda and picked him up with the intention of taking him to local police or a shelter/vet?

2012-06-12 15:54 Daisysmam

Been around both asdas no sign. Will drive towards beach but 2 roads he could go. Will take cowpen road and along by park first. Come on Kip!!

2012-06-12 15:50 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Really praying this is Kip, come on lad please come home xxx

2012-06-12 15:49 AndreaD

If he is heading in a straight line, will he be heading towards Blyth beach? Is it worth taking a look there?

2012-06-12 15:49 Gking

Any news?? Every minute seems like a hour

2012-06-12 15:49 Shereen

Argh!! Ive got to go out! Please let this be Kip!

2012-06-12 15:47 Goldenfrodo

I'm praying so hard that this is Kip xx

2012-06-12 15:47 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Northumberland gazzette have been on and will do a major piece tomorrow....they have featured Kip in the past..

2012-06-12 15:45 wickedweims

He will also be featured in the daily mail online and hopefully the reporter from look north is trying to get a mention as well

2012-06-12 15:44 Unknown

Well done for whoever contacted the Sun. Kip is still on the front page of the Northumbria Gazette's website.

2012-06-12 15:42 Gking

I understand that they may think that the owner is inside but they are usually tied up to something. If he was looking scruffy or tired youd think cctv ppl at asda would notice hes been there a while n find out whos it is. Also can u ask them for cctv if he isnt htere then u know if it was him? I dont always approach dogs but i tend to make a squeak noise to see if there friendly first but then im a dog lover!

2012-06-12 15:41 Diane_Leeds

stuff work - I'm sitting refreshing this page every two minutes. Please let it be Kip!!!

2012-06-12 15:40 BBKM

andrew has been to one asda no sign of a dog he going to the other asda now both on cowpen road x

2012-06-12 15:39 Poppy & Willow's Mum

Pleeeeeaase let this be Kip xx

2012-06-12 15:38 BBKM

Gee I agree why do people not stop and go to a dog immediately when they realise it is without owner, i know some people are scared of dogs but hey just call/alert someone else who is near.......

2012-06-12 15:38 Cafeboss

My heart is in my mouth! Come on Kip let this be you so we can get you home t to your family

2012-06-12 15:37 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Oh Gosh team Kip...the roller coaster effect is back...please please let this be him....

2012-06-12 15:35 Gking

I cant believe if he is ouside of asda someone hasnt approached him and looked at his collar or the staff havent aolroached or kept him inside?? I hope its kip its time for him to go home now!

2012-06-12 15:34 wickedweims

About a hour and twenty mins i got the number of the lady that called the sighting in at about 3.00

2012-06-12 15:34 animal lover

The post of the sighting was at 3 p.m posted by Sylvia.

2012-06-12 15:31 whinny

Heading to Asda area now! How long ago was this dog spotted, does anyone know?

2012-06-12 15:28 BBKM

if these sightings are Kip, Woodhorn, Stakeford and Asda Blyth he is travelling nearly in a straight line, keeping the sound of the sea on his left x

2012-06-12 15:26 DogLostAngus

Oh God, back on the edge of my seat - please let this be our boy xx

2012-06-12 15:24 bigdavesdad

Pincess H-I was at the original site this morning for a couple of hours with no sitings-sorry to have missed your txt but have had to have shut eye as between night shifts -will try to get to Blyth en route to work.

2012-06-12 15:24 wickedweims

Is Anyone near the blyth area
we have had near the asda store at the top of cowpen road just as you go around the roundabout to go into asda it was near the entrance to the asda store am ringing asda now can anyone help as this dog looked tired and had a collar on that was the same colour as kip

2012-06-12 15:20 wickedweims

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2012-06-12 15:19 wickedweims

ASDA has 2 stores on Cowpen Road staff are checking one now trying to get hold of the other one

2012-06-12 15:17 cani1

Thats great news about the sun , hoping this sighting is Kip , I've fb'd it as have some friends who live in Blyth hoping they can take a look.

2012-06-12 15:17 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Where is the possible sighting please.....Sylvia...I do take my hat off to you...and all you are doing...

2012-06-12 15:16 BBKM

Andrew in blyth is on his way will be 2 mins fingers crossed
OMG i feel sick, please be Kip, god answer our prayers please x

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2012-06-12 15:15 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

The Sun have rung HQ for a quote...And I have said truthfully that the response has been amazing and the plight has touched the hearts of 1,000 s of dogowners who are travelling far and wide to assist in the search,twittering and sharing on social websites...and that Kip has had a staggering amount of page views...but we need more people out searching...its going to be in tomorrows Sun...so hopefully more helpers will turn out to help search for Kip...way to go Team Kip....

2012-06-12 15:14 Daisysmam

I'm in centre Blyth heading there now be 10 mins ad school kicking out time

2012-06-12 15:14 Daisysmam

I'm in centre Blyth heading there now be 10 mins ad school kicking out time

2012-06-12 15:11 wickedweims

Is Anyone near the blyth area
we have had near the asda store at the top of cowpen road just as you go around the roundabout to go into asda it was near the entrance to the asda store am ringing asda now can anyone help as this dog looked tired and had a collar on that was the same colour as kip

2012-06-12 15:06 wickedweims

on to it now x

2012-06-12 15:00 Sylvia

Wickedweims have just e-mailed you about a possible sighting Sx

2012-06-12 14:52 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Welcome to all the newbies that have joined today from the NE...all the twittering and emailing team Kip is doing is working on raising awareness and making Team Kip bigger by the day...

2012-06-12 14:51 Daisysmam

I had planned on coming up this afternoon but i have a very tired 4 year old! Have now got my sister coming out this evening. We'll head to cresswell unless anything changes in meantime. Keep up the excellent work Team Kip!!

2012-06-12 14:48 Shazza

My friend lives at Cresswell right next to the beach. I have asked her to keep a look out for Kip & shes also gona let others know who live near her. Fingers crossed he turns up soon. Sending hugs to Kip & Sylvia xxx

2012-06-12 14:44 maggiesmam

Sylvia I'll try to get up again later & will head to the Creswell end unless I hear otherwise before then. Good luck to wispa later

2012-06-12 14:38 Sylvia

Whisper has worked hard and well for a long stretch and now needs several hours rest, but she will be back out later today. Whisper's handler says that she was following scent between Cresswell and Druridge Bay, which is promising, given Sunday's sighting. A huge thank you to her handler for travelling from West Yorkshire to help.
I haven't met up with many more searchers today but I am focussing on the Cresswell area and north. I don't know whether anyone has followed up the Woodhorn sighting.
In answer to a question below, yes, local helicopter and microlight pilots have been altered.

Last edited: 2012-06-12 14:44:12 by Sylvia

2012-06-12 14:31 Bonnies' mum

Have emailed poster to lots of campsites in Northumberland. Will send more later

2012-06-12 14:20 Springer princess

thanks wickedweims, bairnr nooooo not yet, am awaiting info still...... xxxxxx

2012-06-12 14:14 bairnr

Re, the post on Ashington Everything must go facebook site - has there been any confirmation on the type of dog that was found in Lynwood Avenue, Newbigging. I'm not familiar with the area so not sure if this would be a feasible location.

2012-06-12 14:12 wickedweims

princess there are people up there today
x

2012-06-12 14:10 Springer princess

I know where it is then....... the one that used to be there, is no longer there..... the one from years ago that is am meaning, i got my horse from a gypsy called william...... he may now have this permanent site!!!! i will get his number and ask him............. he sells alot of horses still on gumtree xxxxxx

2012-06-12 14:08 Springer princess

CAN ANYONE PLEEEEEEEEEASE TELL ME ASAP............ is anyone going up to the original area today...... where did Sylvia go in??? did she go in via the country park road and park in the pay and display car park??????? xxxxxxx

2012-06-12 14:02 CHEEBER

we saw a traveller in cresswell feeding his horses but he disappeared by the time we got to where he was. we will swing by again later on our way up the coast to see if we can see any caravans.

2012-06-12 14:02 cavvy

Hi. My husband is a council worker and him and his workmates cover a lot of ground in the area..they are looking out for him as well.
The Gypsy and Travellers site is an official one that is there all year round, and it is on the road between Lynemouth and Cresswell, about half way between the bridge over the Lyne and Silver Sands Holiday Park.
Hope you find Kip soon x

2012-06-12 13:58 Viv

Princess H & Cheebar yes the site is where you said it was Princess H .....
the searchers are doing an amazing job i'm sure they probably have covered there i know they were in the fishing tackle shop in lynemouth yesterday

2012-06-12 13:57 CHEEBER

yes princess h, we are your neighbours :) and no there were no caravans to be seen at all yesterday. we went to cresswell via alcan and no campsite was anywhere to be seen.

2012-06-12 13:50 wickedweims

Kimmybear please clarify your post about a reward being in the offing as we are unaware of it As rewards tend to bring a lot of issues attached to them please clarify what you meant as sylvia has not put up a reward for this reason thanks

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2012-06-12 13:48 Springer princess

Cheeber...... isnt tha not a site on the left as ya get on to the straight road, from lynemouth to cresswell......... ?? its a little farm? xxx ((are you my next door neighbour?)) xxx

2012-06-12 13:46 wickedweims

Have Had THE SUN newspaper on the phone hopefully they will be running a story

2012-06-12 13:44 CHEEBER

viv the travellers from lynemouth were out yesterday feeding their horses at lynemouth and cresswell beach, they have them pegged all along the dunes and are out to see to them a few times a day so they may well have seen something. however im not sure exactly where their campsite is in lynemouth - there were no caravans yesterday and they cover miles of land with their horses so their site could be anywhere. if somebody does know where it is they could ask them about kip or give them posters etc to make them aware of his disappearance.

2012-06-12 13:44 Springer princess

Thanks for that hun, didnt know what it meant lol poppy, am nearly sure people have been searching Warkwarth at some point...... Amble through to Warkwarth were searched..... xxxx

2012-06-12 13:39 poppy

Ive just read a comment on kips page dont know if it has been seen by any one or followed up on this page . Did anyone follow up the sighting of a disorientated springer in warkworth. Can't remember where I saw it, sorry. She then posted it was found on english springer spaniel lovers on sunday

2012-06-12 13:39 mjky73

Hi, Princessh T is for traveller. Rewards can be a good and bad thing but can quiet often work with certain groups. Keeping an eye on the page while at work. If no progress, I hope there will be. I'll go out after tea tonight. Please Kip show yourself baby.

2012-06-12 13:35 Viv

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2012-06-12 13:33 Springer princess

Claire Cakey Maker Murray hay there was 1 found in lynwood avenue my mate found it (newbiggin ) i cannit get in touch with her till tomorrow now though hun x
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Sandra Bond Will you be able yo ley me know as soon as possible was it spaniel?
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Heather H Stelfox have you got a number for her pleeeeeease? xxx
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Sandra Bond Just sent her a message asking her to contact as soon as possible and left my mobile number hoping and praying hun x
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Heather H Stelfox me too hun, am out with bazil from the doglost site later looking...... need to have this lad found and home safe sooner the better cant settle knowing hes out there xxxxx
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THIS WAS ON KIPS LINK ON ASHINGTON EVERYTHING MUST GO SITE XXXXXXX

2012-06-12 13:28 CHEEBER

there are next to no travellers left along the coast this last fortnight because the majority would have left to go to appleby horse fair, which they do every year. they will be back when it is over though.

2012-06-12 13:24 Springer princess

how are Owl and Whisper doing? anything to update yet?? xxxxx Jackie, there used to be travellers where shades of green is now, but its all enclosed now..... xxxxx

2012-06-12 13:22 elfie 2575

is there def travilers up that way or not my hubby seemed to think was a big sight up there but that were last year when we were visiting friends have told my friends they have dogs often go to beach.x
will tell about dashound aswell. xx

2012-06-12 13:22 elfie 2575

is there def travilers up that way or not my hubby seemed to think was a big sight up there but that were last year when we were visiting friends have told my friends they have dogs often go to beach.x
will tell about dashound aswell. xx

2012-06-12 13:21 Springer princess

Do we have an update on woodhorn sighting? xxxxxx

2012-06-12 13:18 Springer princess

KIMMYBEAR...... whats T's? is there a reward being offered? xxxxxx

2012-06-12 13:15 Springer princess

The Shell garage are inconsiderate idiots, company policy..... they cant even put a poster up..... more like wont! horrid people!! xxxxxx

2012-06-12 13:15 Viv

Donna 123 there is no travellers at the industrial estate just off the big roundabout there had been some but think they moved on well above a week ago we travelled up from Druridge last night & looked round there .. there are horses there but think it is someones local to the ashington area ..
just as a ref there was no travellers down at Druridge Bay last tuesday night from the Hadston Scaurs up towards the visitor centre as we were down there running our huskys with other husky owners & it was quiet when we left at around 10pm

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2012-06-12 13:12 c/oKyloe

a work colleague of mine who lives round Alnmouth/Lesbury is goingt o keep a check on the beaches and dunes up there as he is out cycling most nights; he also knows the farmers who have the land round there and will mention to them.... just in case he has headed north.

2012-06-12 13:12 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

You are doing well out there!

Last edited: 2012-06-13 00:49:37 by Kimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

2012-06-12 13:11 Sophies Dad

Been around Druridge again this morning but no luck. Thankfully the weather is ok and there are quite a few people around. Keep looking everyone you are doing a brilliant job.

2012-06-12 13:08 DogLostMillypod (Chris) - Administrative Volunteer

Jackie.25 when you speak to your friend tonight can you also mention
the minature dachshund lost in your area 0n the 4th june ID no 40142 thanks.

2012-06-12 13:06 acarr

We pass the woodhorn, ashington, Newbiggin area regularly and on one other occasion have seen a springer on its own going up Lynemouth Road. Please Note THIS IS BEFORE KIP WENT MISSING, just mentioned it in case it has been the same one. I have put posters down at Newbiggin School and Lynemouth School I also went into the Shell Garage in Ashington this morning and asked if I could put up poster. He replied sorry its company policy we cant put up posters. I told him i wasn't happy it is poor customer support and he can tell his manager that. The land around Ashington, Lynemouth, Cresswell is mostly owned by Alcan Farms who I have updated regularly through the Secretary to the land manager (my sister). She has told all the workers who will look out for any signs. Will be out tonight after work.

2012-06-12 13:04 maggiesmam

Re the Shades of Green sighting. If you remember the info came in & we were told it had been seen that night but it turns out it had actually been seen at 4.30 on wednesday so on Sunday night when we were looking around north seaton ind est we all assumed it couldn't be Kip as he couldn't have got that far so quickly

2012-06-12 13:02 Springer princess

That'l be fab hun, thanks soooo much xxxxx

2012-06-12 13:00 elfie 2575

thank will download it see rspca tonight see what they can do think he down at fair will have word

2012-06-12 12:57 Springer princess

poster link is above where we are commenting, just under the descriptions of Kip, it should say view poster xxxxxx

2012-06-12 12:54 Camsta106

Has there been any new owl and whisper ?

2012-06-12 12:53 elfie 2575

its 2o min no car but i wont be going down there i stay away when its on but they do pass , and i know a rspca officer so will see his other half tonight so def will be passing info on, is there any posters i can download or whats best numbers for contact

2012-06-12 12:53 wickedweims

I myself checked with shades of green and they confirmed to me that they have there own liver and white springer

as regards the tile shop i have tried a number of tiles but there is no reply

2012-06-12 12:49 Springer princess

Jackie is it mega cheeky of me to ask if you or anyone could walk around to have a look for Kip, just to see...... surely tha's loads of RSPCA and animal welfare people there? they may be able to do a chip check?? xxxxxxx

2012-06-12 12:48 elfie 2575

BAZIL the fair on till 16th june its down road from me.

2012-06-12 12:46 BBKM

maybe the roaming springer picked up the scent of the young springer?

2012-06-12 12:43 Springer princess

shades of greens springer**

2012-06-12 12:42 Springer princess

((Bazil)) Liamo has said shades of green have their own springer, but wont be running around at that time when they are all locked up...... which is why i am now thinking, the sighting could NOT be shades of green xxxx

2012-06-12 12:40 BBKM

Where has this info come from please...do they let it roam on the estate, near the tile company, if so surely the tile comany would know who it belonged too??
I am wondering why update info is not really being posted on doglost asap xx

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2012-06-12 12:40 Springer princess

Thats what i was thinking too xxxxx

2012-06-12 12:39 Liamo

I don't know where they live but I very much doubt he'd be running around there on his own.

2012-06-12 12:37 Springer princess

would theirs be running around at that time of night tho, when they are all locked up, or do they live near by? just a little confused xxx

2012-06-12 12:36 Springer princess

Aaaah thanks for that hun, just wanted to double check...... xxxxx

2012-06-12 12:34 Liamo

The Springer at Shades of Green is definitely theirs. They bought it from a breeder I know, and he is the brother of my Springer. He is also only 15 weeks old.

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2012-06-12 12:30 Springer princess

brill Gary, keep us posted please xx

2012-06-12 12:29 Springer princess

Just a quick and silly question....... whats the proof of shades of green having there own springer?? have they said its theirs?? xxxxxxxxx

2012-06-12 12:28 Gary D

I am near Woodhorn myself. At the roundabout that joins with the A197. Will keep my eyes peeled.

2012-06-12 12:26 wickedweims

rspca and other agencies have been informed about kip last week

2012-06-12 12:21 sausages

I'm not online for an hour or 2 but I'm sure animal organisations go to the Appleby Fair (maybe undercover). RSPCA maybe? Could anyone research and maybe send out some e-mails?

2012-06-12 12:19 sausages

has anyone been to Appleby Fair? It's the last day tomorrow.

2012-06-12 12:14 BBKM

Cheers andrew, can you call my mobile please just let it ring and i will call you back 07884384793

2012-06-12 12:14 Springer princess

has anyone got any updates pleeeeeeeease???? xxxxxxxx

2012-06-12 12:11 andrew

all call up to where the travellers where c if there still about

2012-06-12 12:08 wickedweims

the north seaton tile shop

2012-06-12 12:08 BBKM

Have we any updates please on how the fabulous Owl and Whispa are doing? x
Thanks Kimberley66 i have printed a map of the area x

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2012-06-12 12:07 BBKM

Thank you Donna123, i think the Travellers were maybe on their way to Appleby Fair, anyone know if they are still there?

2012-06-12 12:06 Springer princess

let me know when you are coming down the north seaton area, i will come with, and help look, may bring megan with me for the walk xxxxxx

2012-06-12 12:04 BBKM

No result from the Tile shop, they have been called....Princess i am going to target an area within Woodhorn, the North Seaton Indust Est and Stakeford if we have others doing Druridge, Cresswell and Lynemouth. Will be up later today x

2012-06-12 12:04 Springer princess

was the tile shop down north seaton or jubilee estate? xxxxx

2012-06-12 11:59 donna123

I know there was caravans possibly travellers at the industrial estate just off the roundabout between ashington and newbiggin he could of maybe passed by them whilst heading to north seaton it would of been quiet as there is just fields ie avoiding the busy roads .Might be an idea to see if the caravans are still there x

2012-06-12 11:58 Springer princess

whats the tile shop number, al ring them!!! xxxxxx

2012-06-12 11:53 kimberley66

Bazil he could have crossed the fields opposite between Newbiggin and Ashington to arrive at North Seaton. I live very close to the Industrial Estate and have been driving around there frequently. Have we had an update on the lady in the tile shop??

2012-06-12 11:52 Springer princess

Bazil, where abouts are you going to search? are you coming through Ashington by any chance?? xxxxx

2012-06-12 11:44 BBKM

I know where this is too. It could mean he came off the beach at Cresswell or Lynemouth. Does anyone know which way he would have to travel and not be seen to arrive at North Seaton, bearing in mind, this might not be Kip at the Indust Est and that there was a possible sighting of a Springer there on the Wed night??? I will be travelling back up later to rejoin the search xx

2012-06-12 11:40 Michelle&Ryan

Thanks Kate we're coming down now,went for a quick look at druridge x

2012-06-12 11:32 Springer princess

i know where you mean wickedweims xxxx

2012-06-12 11:30 jobadger

So hoping today's the day for you Kip - Good luck everyone able to be up there - too far a way to be of any practical help but with you in spirit all the way.... xx

2012-06-12 11:29 Elaine

Jobadger re: Micro light....try contacting Steve Clarehugh at Bockenfield as he has one

2012-06-12 11:29 wickedweims

We have had a possible sighting near woodhorn mining muesuem near lynemouth
The entrance to the muesuem is near a mini roundabout it near a junction on the A1068
She saw this on friday but have only just realised that kip is missing

2012-06-12 11:28 Springer princess

morning all.......... whats the plan for today?? xxxxxxx

2012-06-12 11:28 Spangles

I'm too far away to offer any physical help but keeping my fingers crossed that Kip is home safe and well really soon....Good Luck Team Kip, what a fab bunch you are x

2012-06-12 11:25 slabcabbage

Good morning Team Kip,
Like so many others on here who keep login in every couple of hours, just
watching and waiting and praying to see you Kip in the blue
sadly I live to far away to be able to come and help in the searching.
but with you all in spirit,
Kip is in my thoughts all the time.
I pray that today is Home day.
stay safe darling Kip you have so many hearts wanting to see you home.
Stay strong Sylvia, he will be found.

2012-06-12 11:23 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Good luck today Team Kip...

2012-06-12 11:21 wickedweims

where you were yeaterday michelle x

2012-06-12 11:18 Michelle&Ryan

Where is everyone searching now? We're coming down to help.

2012-06-12 11:17 wickedweims

Shades of green the plant nursey on the industrial estate where we had a possible sighting have a liver and white springer of there own so it could have been that one that was seen

2012-06-12 11:12 wickedweims

Had this reply from the daily mail last night
Thank you for your email.

I will forward your email to the MailOnline News Editors.

We’re quite understaffed tonight, so I doubt very much anyone will be able to look into the story now.

However we love our animal stories, so I hope the day staff will respond tomorrow.

Good luck in finding KIP.

2012-06-12 11:08 bigdavesdad

Been back up Hadston way with Big Dave but no signs unfortunately-Keep going everyone

2012-06-12 11:04 jobadger

Are there any local microlight clubs which might be approached - their members may be very glad to help. x

2012-06-12 11:03 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Tx Karen...

2012-06-12 10:54 Karen

Just managed to get a small request on Daily Mail on line. Had to go around the back door - but I chose an article about Police Puppies they are writing baout and obviously thought dog lovers would read this, so put a comment on in BLOCK about Kip - anyone can do this it is a lot quicker than contacting "the suits" - just comment about Kip on on-line news papersx

2012-06-12 10:38 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Thanks just had a look and is already posted by Charlton under thread keep your eye open....

2012-06-12 10:29 Will

I was told about Kip yesterday by a couple raising awareness on Cresswell beach, which I was fishing. I fished in front of the boat house for 5 hours (3pm-8pm) and there was no sign of Kip.

Thousands of anglers fish the south east Northumberland coast line and a lot of them are regular visitors to the NESA (North East Sea Anglers) website.

If Kip's owners havent already done so, please consider contacting / registering with NESA and posting a message with photo to raise awareness. I'm sure all the local fishing tackle shops would be willing to put up posters and pass the word as well.

As every sea angler will tell you, Dogs love the smell of our bait and most approach us to investigate it. Walkers also approach us for a chat and anglers are therefore a potentially very good way of raising awareness.

I realise that posters have been pinned up, but I'm afraid these are oftem missed e.g. I've fished various Cresswell, Druridge and Amble marks over the past 3 weeks and yesterday was the first I'd heard of Kip.

I'll certainly pass on the word anyway.

Good luck

2012-06-12 10:25 Unknown

On saturday mornings on radio 4 there is a programme about lost animals.. I mean its a feature where people can highlight their lost animal to give publicity to them being lost. I heard it by chance on return from vet last sat and was impressed by the idea, o may be worth a try.
So sorry to hear Kip is lost..he is featured on ITS A SPRING THING.. FORUM.
Good Luck everyone with your search and hope he is found very soon..
Last week little 5 month Ruby cocker pup was found in garden a good couple of miles from where lost in a vast dense country park, and may have followed someone or headed for scents of food or dogs..cld Kip have done similar or arent there any houses near?
Also as a safeguard have you contacted coastguards and are there any RAF camps near where guys may be out in helicopters and flying quite low.Also are there any country estates with houses and estate workers as Jess was found on one...couole of months ago.....
Apologies if this sounds like interfering but trying to envisage life up there and am sure you will all have thought of these already...but just in case....
Come on dear Kip please be found safe and well.

2012-06-12 10:13 Camsta106

Might be able to get there later on but it's a long walk from amble

2012-06-12 10:12 wickedweims

The seach today is at cresswell again x

2012-06-12 10:10 Jumanji - Co-ordinator.South.Yorkshire

Good luck to Owl, Wispa and everyone else searching today !!
For those tweeting I have already seen that someone has suggested Simon Cowell but another dog lover to try if not already done is David Walliams. X

2012-06-12 10:10 Moocher

I've added his details to Pinterest as a means of raising awareness of him.

2012-06-12 10:06 hello janey

with this amount of fabulous people searching for Kip,,,a reward is not needed,,from experience,,all this does is bring the idiots with death threats out into the equation! good luck for another safe day Kip ;-)

2012-06-12 09:59 Camsta106

Were is the search today ?

2012-06-12 09:52 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Hello Millymittens....is that Sharon...I remember your dog so well although many years ago...

2012-06-12 09:42 millymittens

Never give up hope. Our springer was missing for four weeks, but we got her back, thanks to Jane at Doglost. Keeping my fingers crossed for his safe return.

2012-06-12 09:38 Karen

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2012-06-12 09:38 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Owl is a Doglost cordinator and Wispa is her dog.

2012-06-12 09:35 Karen

Just come back from Ellington Wildlife park and fields - nothing to report put a poster on trees - I have asked before but didnt get a reply - who is Owl and Whisper?x

2012-06-12 09:31 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Welcome to all the newbies joining doglost in their hunt for Kip....and the amazing amount of twitters you are getting....

2012-06-12 09:26 donna123

Cani1 I agree i think by now one of the searchers would have found his visi vest and still no confirmed sighting either, just a thought. I hope its not the case as that would be so wrong but some people are sadly money orientated! x

2012-06-12 09:22 clarice

I have had an email from Bruce from Might Dub Fest and he had posted it on their fb wall, I have emailed him to say that one of the searchers may be trying to contact him about posters/flyers for this weekend. I can help as much as possible but not sure what if anything anyone else has done?

2012-06-12 09:21 Peggysparlour

Good morning all sad to see there has been no developments overnight hopefully today is the day , good luck to owl and whisper. Working all day but will be free this evening will keep an eye on posts for some developments x

2012-06-12 09:19 cani1

I've been racking my brains all night , and think maybe someone is holding him waiting for a reward to be offered. Its all wrong but if it gets the dog back its worth it.

2012-06-12 09:17 SuziS

I'm not on twitter, but has anyone tried Simon Cowel. He is a massive dog lover so might retweet? And I'm guessing he has loads of followers.

2012-06-12 09:02 Michelle&Ryan

We put some posters in the Widdrington Inn pub yesterday after we were at the beach with you Sylvia,the barmaid knew nothing about what was going on and said she'd put them straight up. Also gave a few extra to tesco as they only had 1 on the notice board inside so thought they could display them for passers-by as not everyone goes into the shop.

2012-06-12 09:01 Poppy & Willow's Mum

I think kirstmc's suggestion of a reward is a good idea. If Kip has been taken or someone has him after they found him a reward may just do the trick. I'm sure there are a lot of us who would gladly contribute to see Kip back where he belongs, and with all the celebs and newspapers that have been tweeted surely they could contribute. Sadly money is what's motivates some people. Stay safe Kip x

2012-06-12 08:58 DogLostNina

Our local B&Q had some megaphones in for £9.99 if anyone can get one locally why not get one and tour the area in a car and let everyone know..loud and clear that Kip is missing. Anyway good luck everyone who is looking and searching in anyway possible.

2012-06-12 08:56 Camsta106

Are ok thanx poor kip know where to be seen bless him

2012-06-12 08:51 wickedweims

Owl is a person a lovely lady and wispa is her tracker dog they have gone to help the search for kip

2012-06-12 08:47 Camsta106

What is this owl and whisper thing ? Walked from amble to durrage yesterday and had a good look but nothing unfortunately :(. Hope he is found soon

2012-06-12 08:24 kirstmc

Got loads of retweets from various people from celebs to vets to magazines...I've been racking my brains thinking how can I help and now wondering would a reward help? I don't know just an idea, could we set up a page or something like just giving and those that wish could donate to it and the money could be offered as a reward for Kip's safe return home? Sorry if this is inappropriate, just another idea.

2012-06-12 08:20 michael_w

Come on Team Kip, lets have one big last push to get this lad home, we need to stay focused and remember that the only way that's gonna happen is by getting a positive sighting! I know that so many people were out again yesterday and late into last night,i bumped into many of you in Cresswell and Hadston but we need to keep looking. And if we cant get out to look, the internet has turned up a few possible sightings already so keep scanning every dog page you know, it might just be the break we need!

Sylvia, i know how difficult it is for you but keep strong, we're all with you and we're not giving up!

2012-06-12 08:20 Ruth

Good luck for today team Kip.
Marc the vet, Pete the vet and Victoria Stilwell have all re-tweeted - almost 55,000 followers ....presumably all animal lovers, so hope they all get re-tweeting too.

2012-06-12 08:18 AlphaJ

Good Luck today everyone, not many of us have met Kip, but we sure do love him. I hope he is back home soon xx

2012-06-12 08:05 Sylvia

Thanks, P, have resolved it and removed the request. Hope you got my voicemail about your satnav. xxx

2012-06-12 07:59 kofis mam

I am not sure if this helps but the young guy in B&Q(old Focus) car park late sunday night lives in Blyth but his mum and dad still live in Amble his surname is Dawson. hope this is helps Sylvia

2012-06-12 07:59 smelliesmum

Hello, just registered on doglost
I have had an operation so unable to physically help with this search.
I have been tweeting people and companies. I have tweeted mainly those based in Northumberland, contacted a few people who do walking holidays, some local tourist attractions and general anyone obvious in north east.
My twitter is @Smelliesmum so you can see who I've tweeted to. I've also shared on facebook
Good luck in your search today

2012-06-12 07:56 Karen

I am going to Ellington Wildlife park and then walk the fields between Ellington and Lynemouth - down and then up - and then down the farm road which leads to the end of Cresswell there are lots of farm out buildings there x fingers crossed - come on Kip xxx

2012-06-12 07:50 Lola

Got a retweet from K9 Magazine - they've got over 108,000 followers. Let's hope today's the day - good luck!!!

2012-06-12 07:30 Sylvia

Removed as no longer relevant

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2012-06-12 07:27 clarice

Morning. I emailed mightdubfest late last night about posting on their facebook page and was going to ring them this morning once I'd done to the school run, I see others have had the same idea.

2012-06-12 07:25 dillondog

Everything crossed for today, good luck Team Kip! x

2012-06-12 07:23 wickedweims

As lizzy has said the dub fest is at the country park this weekend am trying to get hold of the organisers this morning

2012-06-12 06:55 Dizzaloo

Morning, good luck everyone today.
There is some good tips in this link, (only if Kip is still in the area) but a missing twitter dog was recently caught when he just trotted up to his owners car and jumped into the boot, think he was missing over a week but there was sightings of him.
http://www.lostdogsearch.com/forms/Lost%20Dogs%20Trapping%20-%20Humane%20Cage%20Traps.pdf

2012-06-12 06:52 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Morning team Kip....good luck today everyone...

2012-06-12 06:48 Oscar's mum

Morning Team Kip....here's hoping today is the day Kip comes home..will be watching from work and will be back out again tonight :-)

2012-06-12 06:46 lizzy23

just posted this on the Nessr Forum, am hoping he is home before then, but this maybe worth thinking about
Fingers crosssed, just a thought won't people be arriving for the dub fest very shortly, i know there are posters up round the country park, but would it be worth getting a load of flyers to the organisers for when people register? if i remember rightly there were over 600 campers last year, thats an awful lot of people in the area 24hrs a day for 3 days,

He may have been dumped down the coast he may not have, but it might be usefull to have that many people aware

2012-06-12 06:19 wickedweims

Hopefully we will get our boy home today

2012-06-12 02:13 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

Tweeted lots of people tonight .. here are 2 of the retweets: Derek Thompson @tommoracing retweeted to 10,367 Paddypower Hope you find Kip, have just retweeted..52,384 followers!!
That's nearly 63,000 tweets from 2 people .. YAY!!

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2012-06-12 01:24 BBKM

Hi yes Sylvia his name was Ryan, hope you have managed to speak to him. Sending a hug to you, you are in my thoughts x
Sorry Team Kip, I had every intention of coming out again late to help look for Kip but i have just got up after falling asleep about 10pm. Reading back it seems there has been lots of people out again tonight in all areas looking for Kip. Briliant work being done by Team Kip and hoping the excellent Owl and Whispa bring the result we are all so praying for x

2012-06-12 00:18 Sylvia

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2012-06-12 00:03 Gaynor

Am miles away from the search area, but like lots of others all over the country I'm sure, have spent hours studying Kip's page and wishing him home safe and well. I posted a thought this morning that was it possible he could have been picked up by someone in a car, when he reached the road after leaving the beach, and before Sylvia caught up with him? Just a thought as it seems increasingly strange that despite an absolutely huge search there has still been no confirmed sighting of him or of his hi-viz vest which it's thought he would soon have lost. Not wishing to cast aspersions on anyone, but say for example someone not particularly well-meaning spotted him, realised he was a 'valuable' dog, and scooped him up, sped off with him and then quickly realised he was blind and that he wouldn't be able to be sold on because of this and because he was too recognisable, is it perhaps feasible that they would then 'dump' him just several miles away at the Industrial Estate mentioned where there was a possible sighting (reading back through all the posts) on Wednesday last (the day of his disappearance) at 4.30 p.m.(just several hours after he vanished) and then again last night? The weather was so awful Thurs/Fri last week that he could well have lain low in that area for those couple of days, and as it was a BH week perhaps there weren't in any case so many people around who might have seen him. Could he stll be hanging around there and now just coming out early morning/late at night? Sorry for this long 'theory' but unable to be of more practical help at this distance and am just trying to think every possibility through. If a well-intentioned person had picked him up, then obviously by now they'd have handed him in or taken steps to seek out his owner.

2012-06-12 00:01 Sylvia

Thank you everyone for your support and good wishes. The searchers have been magnificent once again and I am awed by the response.

2012-06-12 00:00 Sylvia

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Last edited: 2012-06-12 08:03:56 by Sylvia

2012-06-11 23:30 CHEEBER

we were out looking for kip yesterday and today. we searched 2 miles along the beach and dunes at cresswell, searched pot holes and dips, water works, nearby fields, handed out posters to visitors and locals, also left some at the farm and checked bird watchers huts - nothing to be seen. the problem we had was when walking the dunes and beach that the sound of the sea was so loud. it drowned out everything, we could not even hear each other just being 10 paces apart, our shouts and whistles for kip were not carrying on the wind. so therefore i think speakers and whistles may be a good idea while searching if its thought he may be hiding where he can hear the sea.

2012-06-11 23:26 whinny

Just got home after driving around for a few hours with my hubby and daughter. Drove through Stakeford, Ashington (industrial estates), Lynemouth and Cresswell. Don't know how many times we stopped the car because we could see something white in the long grass. Absolutely gutted when the sightings turned out to be bags :-( We will keep on searching until this lovely dog is found. x

2012-06-11 23:23 Barneysmum

Wish I was there to help search. Working tomorrow so hoping when I log on tomorrow evening Kip is found safe & well. Good luck to everyone on the team xx

2012-06-11 23:21 Sam&Lucy'sMum

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2012-06-11 23:16 HJCB

We were in Hauxley on Sunday afternoon, the reserve was busy with lots of bird watchers in and out the huts so I think he would have been spotted.

2012-06-11 23:12 imfullofideas

Hi, just thinking, kip obviously has great hearing so what about his owner or a recording of his owners voice being played through a loudspeaker ( sorry those things people use to shout through...mind has gone blank as to the name of the thing) as maybe if kio heard his owners voice at a loud level it would make him travel to the voice. I did think it could be done in a moving car along Creswell and the industrial site but maybe staying near the place he went missing fronid best. It may be a silly idea, just thinking about him and the idea popped into my head. My ex partner was in a car crash with his two cats, they were both missing fir weeks, then they were spotted at the crash scene a few times, eventually a trap, a cage woth food that shut when the cat went in haf to be set up but it was a success after three weeks of worry so stay positive. Wonderre if a big cage trap with an item of the owners scent im and even a tape player of her voice would work x good luck and i am thinking positive thoughts xx

2012-06-11 23:12 wickedweims

have just received this e mail from mail online


Thank you for your email.

I will forward your email to the MailOnline News Editors.

We’re quite understaffed tonight, so I doubt very much anyone will be able to look into the story now.

However we love our animal stories, so I hope the day staff will respond tomorrow.

Good luck in finding KIP.

Regards

Angelina

2012-06-11 23:10 Mands

RE 22:38 I checked the bird hides along druridge tonight x as well as a walk along Hadston and Cresswell while checking surrounding area with the binoculars. There is also Hauxley reserve which may be worth a try. Well done team kip its not easy on the legs trekking through our beautiful countryside but Kip is worth every effort we can give! Xxx

2012-06-11 23:08 Oscar's mum

Barney's mum - that to me would make me think he is on the beach road that runs from Hauxley end to Country Parks...you can hear the sea there and there's plenty of little hedges and bushes. We had a walk along there on Sunday as did others but when you're out looking sometimes you become a little blind to what you are looking for, if you know what I mean? Maybe it's worth everyone meeting and splitting - half starting at Hauxley end and half at Druridge end and meet in the middle at Hadstone Scars??

2012-06-11 23:05 Diane_Leeds

Well I'm about twittered out - everyone from JLS to Richard Hammond. Had loads of retweets so word is certainly getting out there. Rest safe tonight Kip and let's have you popping out tomorrow from wherever you've been hiding yourself. xx

2012-06-11 23:04 Camsta106

Was kip tracked when he went missing ? And if so was it towards amble or crewell

2012-06-11 23:03 Barneysmum

Just thinking of what the animal communicator Michelle Childerley said on 9/6 "that kip is still with us and is making a bed in a hedgerow where he can hear the sea,He has said that he is not moving very far so maybe should concentrate on area 13"
The dog behavourist also indicated that dogs usually work in a triangle so may be worth considering perhaps going back and concentrate on the area trying the approach she suggested? Sorry if this has already been thought of xx

2012-06-11 22:57 bairnr

Facebook now has 302 likes - that is amazing, Hope this precious boy comes home soon x Well done to everyone giving up their time to get out searching for Kip x

2012-06-11 22:53 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

WOW! Kip's page must make the record for number of messages in one day!
WELL DONE to the Kip team .. truly hoping your incredible efforts pay off and Kip is found soon.

Kip is all over Facebook tonight .. just bn on and there are sooo many 'shares' it's amazing!! You now have 295 'likes'.. wonder how many tomorrow?

2012-06-11 22:53 DogLostMillypod (Chris) - Administrative Volunteer

Thanks Elaine (22.35) for checking im in Cheshire so abit far for me.
you are all doing an amazing job in your search.

2012-06-11 22:48 wickedweims

Have just spoken to the daily mail onlne hopefully they will try and run a story will let everyone know how we get on x

2012-06-11 22:46 Inkie's Mum

I've tweeted an author I am in touch with, a dog lover herself, and she's retweeted to 15,000 followers. Also local (hampshire) dog loving friends have retweeted - they show Border Terriers, so have a far flung group of friends. We will find Kip... FB page is great, well done.

2012-06-11 22:45 Oscar's mum

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2012-06-11 22:41 Northern English Springer Spaniel RescueNESSR

The area Kip is lost in,,is sadly a mine field of rabbit holes,,and Badger sets,,thick hedges,,and endless ponds, bog area's,,,high over grown trees,,and grasslands,bless everyone who has been out,,as its hard walking through this,,
I am now back from being away to help raise funds for NESSR in Scotland...and will get my walking boots out again for tomorrow Teatime,,,,just need a sighting of this grand lad,,huge huge thanks on behalf of NESSR for all those people who have been out looking for this very special lad,,,and I hope to meet up with some of you over the next few days,,, I would also like to make a special thank you,,To Kate,,,,(please dont worry about your phone bill, think I still have some christmas pennies left to help towards it xx) she has done a sterling job,,,thank you x

2012-06-11 22:38 Bill & Suzanne

Just a thought and it may have already been covered but has anyone checked out the various bird watching huts around Druridge and Hauxley? He may have wandered in one and can't get ot..apologies if it's been mentioned but the thread is now so vast it's difficult to know what's been done and what hasn't...good luck all from Bill working in Scarborough

2012-06-11 22:36 Dizzaloo

Alig...Anna Foster has already re-tweeted about Kip tonight, I think she has been following the story for a few days, I'm sure I saw her re-tweet at the weekend.

Maybe the helicopter could be a last resort in a couple of days if Kip still hasn't come out of hiding.

2012-06-11 22:35 Elaine

Millypod/karen there are 2 outflow pipes(I think that's what they are called) next to each other near the steps on the beach at Cresswell, I had a deek in them when walking passed there around 21.15 but could see anything

2012-06-11 22:32 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

If this has already been said or done, please forgive me, but "sea" officials will know which way the tides go and should be able to work out which land mass Kip could have landed at, if he decided to swim for it. Secondly, the caravan sites - please keep postering there, or knock on every one, just in case. With so many people, could you form a line like the police do, thus ensuring every inch of the land is covered in i.e. a field, a wood? Then move on to the next one. Just throwing ideas out there. You are doing so well everyone! Come on Kip, please keep safe and get home very soon. x

2012-06-11 22:30 mo

agree with Barneysmum 100%

2012-06-11 22:29 kirstmc

Had loads of retweets, hope it helps a little. Will keep tweeting & willing this precious boy home. X

2012-06-11 22:28 Sophies Dad

Wish we could do more to help..... stay safe Kip and hope to see you soon.
Hope to look again tomorrow. x

2012-06-11 22:28 Barneysmum

Been reading through the posts all evening and wonder if its worth considering starting in a mile radius of where Kip went missing and work inwards, looking particularly for any likely holes etc. as mentioned in Mo's earlier post. Feel useless living so far away and not being able to join in the search. Thinking of all the team and willing Kip to be found x

2012-06-11 22:27 wickedweims

Have spoken to alan robson at metro radio hope he will help x

2012-06-11 22:24 mjky73

Anyone tweeted Pip who used to be on weather at Tyne Tees?

2012-06-11 22:24 wickedweims

Cani1 the rspca have no log of a call received from that area att all so i intend to ring the tile shop in the morning x

2012-06-11 22:22 dillondog

Re a helicopter search: I walk my dog regularly on the beach very close to the heliport that flies to the Scilly Isles. Once a dog is used to the helicopter they're usually fine, but if it's a new experience most dogs are frightened. Mine is used to it, but he will often try and run away. The downdraft can very strong too....whilst this is a good idea for searching in theory, I think it may be very stressful and frightening for Kip (and any other dogs nearby).

Edited to add: it does of course depend how low the helicopter is flying!

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2012-06-11 22:22 mjky73

Sorry can help much in Blyth but put his details on my FB page and the services for Blyth FB. If there's anything I can do from a distance let me know.

2012-06-11 22:20 Alig

Can someone tweet Anna Foster from Magic radio - she knows Marky Mark who someone mentioned earlier - she has the morning show on magic radio ( she used to be on metro) she is a BIG dog lover I dont have access to twitter but she may mention tomorrow morning! x

2012-06-11 22:20 mo

If he ran in the opposite direction of the sea as was stated earlier this week is it likely he would have gone there??

2012-06-11 22:16 DogLostMillypod (Chris) - Administrative Volunteer

has anyone checked THE SEWAGE PIPE on the beach Karen mentions at 21.45

2012-06-11 22:16 mo

i have notified all my facebook friends who work live or have friends in the areas mentioned. God I wish he was home!!!!!!!!!! xx

2012-06-11 22:15 Sam&Lucy'sMum

My tweet to Patsy Palmer has been re-tweeted - she has over 73,000 followers - will keep going with the tweeting/facebooking to reach as many people as possible.

2012-06-11 22:15 Springer princess

I'm away to bed now lovelies......... am one whacked princess...... lets hope by the time am up the morra we will have our baby lad home....... go team Kip...... sweet dreams all xxxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-11 22:14 Unknown

Wow, you guys are really tweeting ! You are bound to hit some dog-lovers with a big following who will retweet.

2012-06-11 22:10 Shazzy

Been to North Seaton Ind Est this evening, drove round numerous times and also got out and walked around grassy bits behind some of the buildings. Also walked through the wooded area at the bottom that runs along side the river. Sad to say that we didn't find anything. There are loads of parts where a dog could hide and settle there and we looked in as far as we could, but nothing. The only thing we say was doggy poop, but obviously that could be from a dog whose owner didn't pick up after them. Sorry we didn't have any luck :( Will keep hammering FB and Twitter as well as getting back out and looking again.

2012-06-11 22:09 jobadger

Are Owl and Wispa able to get to the area?

2012-06-11 22:05 mo

I remember hearing similar when there was a car crash opposite my home a long time ago the dog bolted and the people in the car where told it would eventually come back to where the accident haoppened and it did

2012-06-11 22:01 Anns

I have just asked a friend who is a dog behaviourist for some help and this is what she suggested. I hope it helps

2012-06-11 22:00 Anns

Keri Sea Corbett Yes I know about Kip .... Dogs that go missing usually work in a triangle , most times they come back to where they went missing from . A dogs scent of smell is fantastic , so finding his way back would be okay as long as he didnt come into any bother in the meantime . People make the mistake of taking strong smelling foods to the area which in the end masks the scent the dog is looking for , so would suggest that is not done . wear a t shirt and cut it up into pieces and scatter it near where he was last seen , and place some normal dog food , and water .... it may take a while , but in time they may come back and everyday come back again looking for food etc , it becomes a safe place . Trouble with dogs is , if they are surviving out in the wild on there own for a week or so they often turn feral and will run at first sight of human , even the owner , the best bet is if you see them sit down immediatly , make no contact at all via eyes , or sound , just sit , keep some treats ( ones they are used too) in the hand .. especially with Kip as scent is what he will be going on , the eye contact people ignore on a blind dog , but it is more the energy you give off when you are looking at a dog rather than what you see or they see ...... have a slip lead ready but wait a while before attempting to grab him , cos you have one shot at it ... and trust will be broken ... hope this helps . Please feel free to copy and paste this , and add me to the page and I will advise where I can . xx

2012-06-11 21:59 Dizzaloo

I have sent this message to Northumbria Helicopters to see if they could give advice about the viability of a chopper search.
'I don't know if you have heard about the missing blind rescue spaniel that was lost in Druridge Bay area on 6th June http://www.doglost.co.uk/dog_blog.php?dogId=40127&status=Lost we are contemplating a helicopter search if we can raise funds (the interest in this story has gone country wide on Twitter and Facebook).
Someone has voiced concern that 'Kip' might be alarmed by the helicopter as he may have a heightened sense of hearing.
Can you offer any advice about dogs being scared of the helicopter, do you think that it would be possible to see a spaniel from the helicopter and what would the cost be?
Many thanks in advance for any help you can give.'
Will see what they have to say about it.

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2012-06-11 21:56 Julie B

I have just shared Kips facebook page with about 25 of my dog friends on various groups. I really do hope that he is found safely soon and back home where he belongs xx

2012-06-11 21:55 mo

You are covering Miles and Miles here and I worry in case he is on the doorstep but unable to make contact cos he is stuck in a hole.

2012-06-11 21:52 mo

I am inclined to agree with Alan about the foxholes etc. That has been my thinking all along. No sign of Kip no sign of his coat It has happened so often before. Give it some more thought!!!

2012-06-11 21:47 loobeelu

i meant to add, the FB page is there for you to share with anyone. Clarice, share it with anyone of the groups you can think of. I have been doing. (copy and paste the address, for those who haven't done it before). It really is just another way to raise the profile of the Team Kip work. Here's hoping we don't need it though, i want him to be home safe when i check this page again. x

2012-06-11 21:45 Karen

I spoke to a man calle Alan with his Springer near cressewll and he said Kip is a pretty big spaniel that could maybe get into a fox hole but def not a rabbit hole there is also a sewage pipe on that beach has any one checked that cos i havent but just remembered it x

2012-06-11 21:45 Karen

I spoke to a man calle Alan with his Springer near cressewll and he said Kip is a pretty big spaniel that could maybe get into a fox hole but def not a rabbit hole there is also a sewage pipe on that beach has any one checked that cos i havent but just remembered it x

2012-06-11 21:44 missy

I have been watching this from afar, I hope you find kip soon. is the sighting in stakeford a confirmed sighting? I don't know the area, but is it on the way home?

2012-06-11 21:43 cani1

What we need to know is what the RSPCA said to the lady at the tile shop. Is anyone going to call her in the morning ?
I know I've called the rspca before and they weren't very helpful but on another occasion they were good , so it would be nice to know what they said to the lady exactly .

2012-06-11 21:41 bairnr

https://www.facebook.com/KipMissingSpringerSpaniel

2012-06-11 21:39 Julie B

I am trying to find the facebook page - what is the name of the page as I am having trouble? Once I find it I have loads of dog friends up north to share with xx

2012-06-11 21:39 Ruth

Marc the vet has re-tweeted. I'm too far away to be of much help, but I am willing all the wonderful helpers to find Kip.

2012-06-11 21:39 SmudgeCharliePatchesmam

I have tweeted every celeb and friend on my twitter page, People from Robson Green to John Cleese, Ricky Gervais to SArah Millican to name a few. We all need to keep pushing this story to get further into the press and continue searching for the poor lad!!! x

2012-06-11 21:38 loobeelu

Team Kip , please remember that the FB page is primarily there to increase awareness and share the link to the main information page that is doglost. It's important that if you want to joint the coordinated search, you contact someone by phone from this site. FB page will be kept up to date but it will be via links to doglost so that the coordinated search can continue. So pleased Owl & Wispa will be helping soon.

2012-06-11 21:38 mo

What does Sylvia think his capabilities could be she is more than likely to know what his stamina was like and if he loved chasing rabbits for instance if he was comfortable out of her site. Was he quite brave about reaching out on his own. All these things would help as to where he could be.

2012-06-11 21:37 bairnr

I'm also no expert on fb, but we now have over 200 likes on the facebook page, and the page is being shared, I therefore don;t think it's feasible to shut the page down and create a group. We need to use fb just as twitter is being used and bring awareness to the doglost site, the Doglost site has to be the main focus for co-ordination purposes, I do understand about information and where and who has been contacted is useful to have in word/ excel/ pdf format, but the main focus needs to be on this site. Any up to date information will be posted here and I believe there is a doglost android app which will keep you up to date with anything happening.

2012-06-11 21:36 ***Cassie***

Please bear in mind he cud be very closeby to were he was lost curled up.somewere on a state of shock just waiting.to be found so search every nut n cranny u can rape fields r ideal for them.to hie in and also easy to get lost in

2012-06-11 21:26 Nicola lab mum

I've just gotten back from crawling through creswell to ashington on numerous occasions stopping everywhere possible to get out and see if could see anything. Saw lots of people also looking for Kip on Cresswell and then later down in North Seaton. After driving this route and walking thought a lot of it, I too do not think that Kip would have been able to get to North Seaton by himself. There are far too many fetches, ditches, quarries etc and if he had gone the beach way he would not have been able to get past Lynmouth factory. I've been back to Duridge bay and there were a couple of people (not many) still having look and now more than ever hope we get a sighting from one of the search team so we can really pin down which area should be the priority. Good luck to all those out this evening and I'll be back out tomorrow. Fingers, toes and everything else crossed! Good luck for tonight Sylvia and please feel free to let me know if you think there is anything I can do other than what is posted here xx

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2012-06-11 21:21 Binny

Has any1 contacted
Captain Marky Mark to use his helicopter
In the search
Worth asking x

2012-06-11 21:20 clarice

I agree with Amanja I am no expert but would a group be better as in a group regular posts would appear on walls rather than users having to go onto the page to check for updates? Not 100% though.

2012-06-11 21:19 Springer princess

well if tha's no more searching going on the night, think i may have an early one......... this Princess is whacked!!! Megan has slept for the last few hours shes pooped too bless LET ME KNOW IF ANYONE NEEDS HELP SEARCHING, AM AVAILABLE DAY OR NIGHT 24/7 but i dont drive you's should have me number by now hahahaha xxxxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-11 21:11 Karen

who are Owl and Whisper are the Northumberland sniffer dogs form Ponteland? can someone let me know - thank you - I live on the Cresswell Road and I cannot sleep just keep looking over Rape Fields - which unfortunetly are getting higher due to rain x

2012-06-11 21:11 Amanja

Have seen the FB page. I'm NOT a FB expert, by any stretch of the imagination, but was wondering if it would make sense to have a group, rather than a page? When I was helping with looking for Badger they had a group and it meant we were able to load a document onto the group page where we could list who we had emailed (which is what I was involved with, once again due to distance), so everyone could see what was being worked on. I can't see the same choice on Kip's page, but am more than happy to be proved wrong. I am sure there was other functionality you get with a group, but like I said, I'm no expert!

2012-06-11 21:11 BBKM

Sorry i am going to be missing off here for a few more hours got some heavy stuff to sort out at home, good luck everyone, when i come back hope to see Kip in the 'blue' xxx

2012-06-11 21:10 hayley

Just an idea for anyone able to contribute....VISTAPRINT ARE SELLING 500 BUSINESS CARDS FOR JUST £5, I have already had some printed with Kips photo and contact details, they are ideal for all the searchers to hand out and cheaper than printing your own, to see sample go to fb page. This would help so much to spread the word. Thank you. xxxx

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2012-06-11 21:09 Pointers

I have been following this since last wednesday when Kip was "lost". I have also walked Cresswell to Hadston Scaur on 3 occasions looking for him. I also find it difficult to believe that Kip could now be in the Ashington Area. If he had wondered by road then surely someone would have seen him! If he had wondered across the countryside then I believe numerous field and security fences would have stopped him! If he had ventured around the coast I'm not sure that kip would have been able to negotiate say Cresswell Carrs, or The Beacons, Church Point, Needles Eye at Newbiggin or the cliffs at Sandy Bay etc. I may be wrong.... Just a thought?
I hooded my two dogs this afternoon, I know it was cruel of me so no complaints please, and got someone to release them after I had left the area via a detour so they would not track me, they immediately headed across the wind trying to pick up a scent, then progressively upwind looking for me. The winds since Kip's disappearance have been from a North East / East direction
My hunch, though I admit I could be completely wrong is that he is still in the Hadston / Amble area.
I would have liked to help search for him Sunday pm and this afternoon but I really don't know where to go. Totally Confused! I do not want to offend those co-ordinating the search who are doing a great great job but we do need more factual information and guidance on where to search! Just a thought..... If Kip LIKES the Ladies has anybody thought of walking a bitch in season around the area, possibly around the areas where the tracker dogs followed him.
I am available to help again tomorrow afternoon if someone can give me some direction.

2012-06-11 21:05 wickedweims

Thanks elaine will post asap if any thing happens x

2012-06-11 21:02 Daphnesmam

Ah thanks wickedweims, we covered creswell to lynemouth this morning then took a look at half moon when report came in today. We're back out in the morning for a couple of hrs but if anything needs looked into in the Ashington area can be there in mins xx

2012-06-11 21:01 michael_w

Have done 90 mins thru dunes north of cresswell and rocks at the point. Spoke to two fisherman who had been down on beach for 3 hours before that and they had seen nothing either. Quite a few on beach so have spread the word further.

2012-06-11 20:59 Lola

Still tweeting everything I can think of. Have googled dog magazines etc, and posted on their facebook pages and tweeted them. Tweeted Pets at Home, Dogs Trust etc... and Dogs Trust have a list of celebs who are endorsing them at the mo so I'm tweeting them too. Also have tweeted Northumberland related newspapers, radio stations etc. I wish I could do more.

2012-06-11 20:59 Springer princess

Can anyone pleeeeeeeease tell me IF tha's searches going on tonight down North seaton at all please??? xxxxxxxxx

2012-06-11 20:56 wickedweims

Owl ans wispa the wonderdog are on there way have sorted out some where to stay so hopefully we should have some news soon x

2012-06-11 20:48 dillondog

Team Kip, you're doing an amazing job - especially those spending hours searching day after day, and through the night. I hope Owl and Whispa can work a little magic when they arrive. Is there anymore info through from the animal communicator, Michelle Childerley? Sylvia, my heart goes out to you. Stay strong for your lovely boy. Wickedweims - I'm in awe. I'm five hundred miles away. otherwise I'd be out searching too. Keep going, Team Kip!

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2012-06-11 20:48 WendyB

What about tweeting Pets at Home and Sky Tyne & Wear.

2012-06-11 20:46 clarice

Has anyone contacted any other groups on FB? There is a 'What to do in Northumberland' group/page, they may be worth a try see if they would out a mention on to any dog walkers or ramblers also a 'Northumberland' page? Just another avenue to try to get this little boy home with his family where he belongs.

2012-06-11 20:44 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

Hv tweeted Claire Balding, Simon Cowell, Horse & Hound, Dogs Trust, Kennel Club, Comets Corner (online pet shop)and how about flooding Top Tweets (@toptweets) with tweets.. they select & retweet some of the most interesting tweets spreading across Twitter.
Try postering/informing horse riding clubs/stables.. riders go places others can't go and cover a lot of ground.. greyhound race tracks, Newcastle racecourse (next meeting 28th-30th June) people with horses usually hv & love dogs too, running clubs, sports clubs.

2012-06-11 20:35 maggiesmam

Just had a re-tweet off David Tennants page (it's an official page but is his management rather than him) but has over 25,000 followers!! That's got to be a good thing

2012-06-11 20:35 Stella's Dad

Have put links to here and FB on ham radio website, as I'm a licenced amateur.

2012-06-11 20:35 wickedweims

elaine the search area has changed a bit due to fishermen seeing a springer near cresswell thats where sylvia has been all day,
The other unconfirmed sightings have been around a ind estate so helpers have also been there today as well i hope this clarifies the situation x

2012-06-11 20:33 kirstmc

Have tweeted everyone that Nik suggested plus others and Victoria Stillwell, anyone think of anyone else we should try? x

2012-06-11 20:30 Daphnesmam

yes gefrin I'm also confused as to search, we also have been out for kip & sylvia from the moment we got our alert email on wednesday to say kip was missing. Can anyone give us some direction re meeting place, search area please. Its fantastic reading all the ideas and seeing the massive effort everyone is putting well done everyone.

2012-06-11 20:30 cani1

Great got the link to work , have shared and asked all my friends to share

2012-06-11 20:27 Nadine Widdows

I'm sending positive thoughts out there about Kip each day. Have tweeted #findkip and Facebooked. Be safe and home very soon Kip, beautiful boy. x

2012-06-11 20:26 Lola

Live too far away to get involved in looking, but have tweeted all of the Essex crowd - they've got quite a following and are lots have dogs of their own. Also Miranda Hart & John Bishop - both mention themselves as dog owners on their bio... Tweeted everyone on the list given by Nik, Victoria Stilwell as suggested aswell. Tweeting everyone giving this link and #findkip - hopefully get it trending! I hope he gets found!

2012-06-11 20:25 bairnr

https://www.facebook.com/KipMissingSpringerSpaniel

2012-06-11 20:24 Stella's Dad

biccy:

https://www.facebook.com/KipMissingSpringerSpaniel

2012-06-11 20:24 DogLostAngus

https://www.facebook.com/KipMissingSpringerSpaniel

2012-06-11 20:22 biccy

i can't find the facebook page

2012-06-11 20:21 gefrin

thankyou Wickedweims, I'll consentrate on the Cresswell area, I'm only a mile away x

2012-06-11 20:20 bairnr

wickedweims, I have set up the facebook page for Kip - we now have 116 likers. Are you on fb too - if yes let me know your name and I will add as admin. Gill x

2012-06-11 20:19 Karen

Have just contacted Denise Welch on Loose Women and Martin Clunes x keep you informed if they reply x

Dear Denise, Kip is from your part of the world please could you help you know how us NE community help each other - some where out there must know some thing and a 1 minute slot would mean so much - xxx

2012-06-11 20:14 reilly

Has Victoria Stilwell (@ItsMeOrTheDog) been tweeted?

2012-06-11 20:11 Sam&Lucy'sMum

Me, Sam and Lucy have just returned from a walk at Wansbeck River Park and walked through the woods calling for Kip; drove around the Jubilee Industrial Park and then came home via Newbiggin (just on the off chance you understand) and no sign. Will copy the link to the FB friends and do some tweeting. Just hope Kip is found tonight - don't want him out there another night. Come home angel boy xx

2012-06-11 20:11 Diane_Leeds

Joe mcelderry has just retweeted about Kip and already half a dozen of his fans. I've also sent to Miranda Richardson who is a dog lover

2012-06-11 20:06 Unknown

Tweeters, try these:
@NickyAACampbell
‏@BradleyWalsh
‏@springmeister
@ImPaulMcKenna
@clarebalding1
@thelionelblair
@missmcollins
@OfficialVernonK
@DeniseWelch1
@LeeRyanMusic
@simonpegg
@petethevet
@joethevet
‏@beverleycuddy

2012-06-11 20:05 cani1

I've posted a missing page on champdogs which is quite a large dog site

2012-06-11 20:05 wickedweims

gefrin, We had a sighting by 2 fisherman at cresswell yesterday and also a sighting on a ind estate none have been confirmed but we have to act on info received kip could travel long distances hope this answers your query

2012-06-11 20:02 Lizzy

I have been following Kip's plight and pray for his safe return. I am too far away to search but we have shared the facebook link and my daughter is busy tweeting.

2012-06-11 19:59 Gypsy

You could try tweeting Claire Balding - she was brilliant when Cockerpoo Lulu from Lucker was missing. Maybe Philippa Thomson too??

2012-06-11 19:59 gefrin

Sorry for venting but I have been looking for Kip since last Wednesday when he went missing, now I have no useful information as to the best place to search, is it Ashington or Cresswell, why has the search been moved from the Hadston area, will someone please give me some useful direction

2012-06-11 19:55 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

Am way too far away to help search but hv tweeted. As for getting word out to younger people .. how about emailing and postering the local Universities (Newcastle/Sunderland) and Colleges..students often head out of town to beaches to 'chill' Howz about Scout/Guide groups. Other suggestions..windsurfing/yacht/boat/fishing clubs. Also any football/rugby clubs with matches on .. ask for them to publicise Kip is missing? Postmen, parcel delivery drivers, milkmen, holiday camps/cottages and churches? Do you have Friday Ad or local free papers in your area .. they reach a lot of households. Are there mobile ice cream vans .. they usually have a 'pitch' to sit on and then a 'round' that they do in local housing areas.. contact local ice cream van suppliers as I am sure they would put posters in their vans..googled it & says Rea's Ices, Blyth, N'land/Mark Toney & Co..these are suppliers and wld tell you who holds van franchise in area. I see there is an island off the coast with some sort of helipad(?) .. wld they keep look out while on their flights??
You obviously have fantastic helpers so expect you hv done lots of these things already..just trying to help.
Keepng fingers and toes crossed that news will come of Kip very soon.

Last edited: 2012-06-11 19:57:43 by Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

2012-06-11 19:54 orpheous87

Just had a retweet from Adele Parks - a local author. Currently in the car with patchy signal, but tweeting Joe McElderry might be a good idea. I've also tried Little Mix and Amelia Lily but no retweets yet.

2012-06-11 19:51 Daisysmam

Finally managed to set up a Doglost account after 3 days of trying! I was up searching Cresswell this afternoon with my little girl because I felt I had to help in some small way. I live locally and thought I had good knowledge of local area but this afternoon made me realise what a huge area Team Kip are searching! Come on Kip time to come home now boy!! If he's not found tonight I'll have drive around industrial estate in Ashington in morning.

2012-06-11 19:48 Springer princess

Can anyone tell me IF North Seaton is to be searched in again tonight pleeeeeeeease???????? i will be leaving Megan at home due to foxes after dark ........ ((or is that just me being silly???)) xxxxxxxxxxx

Last edited: 2012-06-11 21:05:56 by Springer princess

2012-06-11 19:47 kirstmc

Just done a pile of tweets as suggested earlier, racking my brain to think of others, will now do one to Alexander Armstrong, Bruce Forsyth etc...

2012-06-11 19:47 maggiesmam

We've been putting #findkip on our tweets, so have a few others so if we all use that # it might start trending on twitter

2012-06-11 19:47 Elaine

About to head out with a friend to join the search...where are people needed Druridge Bay or Cresswell?

2012-06-11 19:45 Janet Locke

We are coming up to Druridge Bay for day tomorrow from North Yorkshire to search for Kip. Where do you want us to concentrate our search?

2012-06-11 19:45 Helen sargent

Sadly I live in Essex so can't be of much help but managed so far to get some retweets on twitter, so far a couple of jockeys & trainers, also the tv chef nigel slater, he is very popular, I will just keep going, good luck!

2012-06-11 19:44 gefrin

Is there still an official search going on? where?

2012-06-11 19:44 cani1

paul o grady ? does he tweet?

2012-06-11 19:43 Diane_Leeds

Tweets to Radio 1 djs, Leanne who won the Voice and is very current, Theo from Dragons Den, Alexander Armstrong who is a local boy and a few others.

2012-06-11 19:43 slabcabbage

Two other names worth trying
Bruce Forsyth he got into the papers when his daughters dogs got stolen
and Rolf Harris is a animal lover he did the Animal Hospital prog.

2012-06-11 19:43 Unknown

Network Rail and Northern Rail both notified. Widdrington station is unmanned, so would be good if someone could put posters up there.

2012-06-11 19:42 Springer princess

Hello everyone........... I have been out down Stakeford, around down by the river, also jubilee industrial estate and north seaton industrial estate........ no sign of the baby lad yet...... Megan is flat out so shes had a lovely walk.... the short lady may have been myself, am only 5ft 1 i have got slightly red/dark hair and was wearing a white hoody, jeans and had my springer Megan with me, on an extending lead....... I apologise IF i may of caused confusion, i did mention earlier what i was wearing, and that i was walking over to stakeford with Megan, i understand ya cannit be too careful tho......... just wish i can have psychic powers so i know where Kip is hiding!!!!!! i have met Trevor, who was having a drive around, nice bloke, i have also met Mandy, shes lovely..... been walking about with her she had her binoculors, but nothing .......... awaiting news on if my next door neighbours are back out later, i will pop with them IF they are xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-11 19:39 merlin

Praying for Kip's safe return. I live locally and walk my dog in the area every day...I continue to search for him. God Bless

2012-06-11 19:35 biccy

Clunes, Jimmy Nail, barrowman, swinton, cowell, daily newspapers, tv stations and big brother tweeted! Anyone with an account should tweet too as the more times it appears in feed the more attention it will attract.

2012-06-11 19:32 orpheous87

Tweets sent to Cheryl Cole, Alesha Dixon, John Barrowman, Martin Clunes & Simon Cowell. I'm not convinced that the Tilda Swinton twitter account I found was real, so haven't tweeted it. Maybe someone else knows better?

2012-06-11 19:31 Karen

Hi Melissa I am just reading your book and thought maybe you could help us and Kip. Kip is a blind liver and white springer Spaniel who went missing on the 6th June 2012 on Druridge Bay Northumberland. The whole community has been drawn together to search for this dog. As you may know Northumberland and our beaches are vast. Please can you support us to look for Kip. Please can you give us any understanding of what a disabled dog might do in this situation as I have read past your staff are trained into a lot of situations THANK YOU from our the heart of Northumberland.
Kip has now a facebook site set up http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doglost.co.uk%2Fdog_blog.php%3FdogId%3D40127&h=WAQFyzmjM

Have just emailed Melissa Wareham this link and message she is the "face of organisation such as Pet Rescue, Battersea Dogs Home, and in the past Kilroy and GMTV she was their rehoming manager x

2012-06-11 19:30 gefrin

Confused...Not a soul at Hadston, reading here that search is now Cresswell?? why?? has he been seen ???? Can someone please give some useful information

2012-06-11 19:25 Bill & Suzanne

What about a tweet to Simon Cowell who is a dog fanatic and has a huge following - happy to donate to a just giving page

2012-06-11 19:25 Cugisk

Yes, Angus, I was just thinking that too.

2012-06-11 19:25 Cugisk

Just wondering if someone will be at the industrial estate tonight to see if the dog returns for a third time before the gates are locked for the night. Wish I could do it myself but too far away. Sorry.

2012-06-11 19:23 DogLostAngus

I'm a bit worried about the idea of a helicopter - this is a blind dog whose sense of hearing is heightened - the sound of a low flying helicopter may terrify him and cause him to flee the area

2012-06-11 19:20 hollyand balloo

Hi, i am new to dog lost, I have just dropped my children off in Druridge Bay Country Park, they are with Broomhill Cadet Detachment and are in and around the park doing "field craft", I have asked that they look out for Kip whilst doing so, they will be there tonight from 7pm till 9pm, hope this helps and keep up the good work.

2012-06-11 19:20 chloesmum76

There are quite a few pets for sale groups on facebook in the North East, they are all closed groups that you have to join, has anyone posted Kips details on there?

2012-06-11 19:19 carling210

Haven't got a twitter account, but John Barrowman is a dog lover & Tilda Swinton is a springer owner.

2012-06-11 19:19 Sue

Just a thought ..... is there a Travellers community in the area ? If there is it would be good to get them on side as they have contacts all over. Hope his lovely lad is found soon safe and well.

2012-06-11 19:18 acarr

At cresswell doing druridge, drift cafe cresswell ellington. Stopping people to ask and whatever else i can. If im needed elsewhere let me know

2012-06-11 19:16 Dizzaloo

Northumbria Helicopters are on Facebook, we could set up a 'just giving' page for donations which is simple to do. I think it costs in the region of £200 an hour, but cover a huge area. I have to go to work for an hour but if no one has taken this up when I get back I will look into it.

2012-06-11 19:15 michael_w

We're at cresswell walking the beach. Please call if help is needed anywhere else tonight. 07791455802

2012-06-11 19:15 Spanielgirl

In meetings all just popped out to check. Can some one tweet Martin Clunes he is a big spaniel lover.

Last edited: 2012-06-11 19:21:59 by Spanielgirl

2012-06-11 19:12 Rob71

I haven't been able to get up to Northumberland to help with the search as much as I'd have liked, but I'd gladly donate some money towards the helicopter idea.

2012-06-11 19:10 cani1

I cant get the fb link to work , i cant find it by typing either , is it just me ?

2012-06-11 19:09 biccy

tweets gone to all the football clubs and universities in the area.

2012-06-11 19:04 Unknown

Dizzaloo. MAYBE A GOOD IDEA OF YOURS< I AM QUITE WILLING TO DONATE A FEW POUNDS< I LIVE TOO FAR UNFORTUNATELY TO HELP IN THE SEARCH (MIDLANDS) BUT AM PRAYING HARD FOR A POSITIVE RESULT.

2012-06-11 19:02 maggiesmam

I've tried to keep up to date while at work but my phone is rubbish & takes ages to load a page. I saw info about the Half Moon at Stakeford so went straight from work via North Seaton to Stakeford, parked up & had a walk down to the river then drove back through Guide Post, no sign i'm afraid. I won't be able to get back up tonight, but good luck everyone. I've also tweeted a few celebs including Cheryl Cole & Alesha Dixon but no re-tweets yet. I also emailed Northumberland county council & asked if they could pass on the info to refuse staff & street cleaners to be aware when they are out & about

2012-06-11 18:57 Unknown

Sorry to see Kip is missing, please Kip let yourself be found soon, and be reunited with your loving family, where you feel secure. Paws and fingers xd for his very safe return. Good luck. From Jane, Lucy, Kathy, and Roger

2012-06-11 18:57 Sylvie

think the helicopter idea is a good one, it would be good publicity for Northumberland Helicopters, as well, but I know hiring one is pretty expensive

2012-06-11 18:54 Karen

Haven't got a twitter acc myself but just to mention Cheryl Cole and Alesha Dixon (face of RSPCA) may be worth a try in not done already

2012-06-11 18:53 wickedweims

Are there any printers on here that would help with printing leaflets for a leaflet drop

2012-06-11 18:52 Sheelybobs

Am just about to set off for Druridge Bay with my binoculars, come on Kip, let's get you home! Hope for good news when I get home..... Xxxxxx. Keep your chin up Sylvia, we're all routing for you and Kip... He must be found soon!

2012-06-11 18:50 Dizzaloo

Has anybody looked in to hiring a helicopter? Northumbria Helicopters might do a good rate, if everyone was willing to donate a couple of pounds we might get a few flying hours!

2012-06-11 18:50 wickedweims

have spoken to steve robbins a programme planner at tyne tees television he is hopefully going to help us if there is enough time in his schedule fingers crossed

2012-06-11 18:44 Jill Bee

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2012-06-11 18:43 bairnr

https://www.facebook.com/KipMissingSpringerSpaniel

This is the link for Kips own fb page. Administrators are in the processing of being set up.

2012-06-11 18:43 orpheous87

Biccy - I managed to get a RT off Ant & Dec late last night. They have over 1 million followers and for a while I had quite a few tweets from people asking where Kip went missing & saying they'd keep an eye out. I've just sent a few more tweets out and had a RT off Coleen Nolan. Alan Carr and Jonathan Ross are both dog lovers. I've already tweeted them, but if everyone else wants to try too, we might have more chance of a RT.

2012-06-11 18:40 Agilitydoodles

I joined the search yesterday to no avail :-(

I've tweeted a few celebs though, and Val McDermid retweeted to her 8,000 followers.

Come home soon Kip xxx

2012-06-11 18:40 Inkie's Mum

I keep re-posting the link on FB, and have just tweeted the link too. Once the FB page is up, I will share with my 250+ FB friends, if everyone does likewise, we will get Kip's beautiful face all over. C'mon Kip, show yourself buddy!

2012-06-11 18:34 Anns

I sent an email to daybreak yesterday and unfortunately this was there response. Please come home boy xxx

2012-06-11 18:33 Anns

 
Dear Ann
 
Thank you for your email telling us about a missing blind springer spaniel called Kip.
 
Unfortunately we may not be able to offer this story airtime.  As you will appreciate, we are asked to support hundreds of our viewers as they raise awareness of an appeal, raise money or do good works for various charities and causes and we do not routinely feature these on the programme.
 
It may therefore be worth contacting your ITV local news to ask them to publicise the story.  You can contact them on 0844 881 4150 and pressing option 3.
 
We thank you for your understanding. 
 
Kind regards,
 
Chris
 
 
 
 

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From: Ann Spence [mailto:annspenceann@aim.com]
Sent: 10 June 2012 21:21
To: Daybreak@itv.com
Subject: Missing dog
 
Hi,
I'm hoping this is something you could possibly mention on your show tomorrow. There is a missing blind springer spaniel called Kip In the Northumberland area. He went missing on Wednesday as his owner was walking him along the beach. Hundreds of people have been searching the area since he went missing on Wednesday but as of yet he has not been found.
All the information phone numbers etc are on dog lost. I'm sure many people would be grateful if you could cover this story in some way. As you can appreciate a blind dog on a beach is not the best situation.
Anything you could do would be gratefully appreciated.
Many thanks
Ann Spence.
 
Sent from my iPad

2012-06-11 18:32 migman34

I have also posted Kip to Koast Radio's facebook page. xx

2012-06-11 18:30 loobeelu

Folks, the FB page is being set up as i type this. As soon as it's ready we'll post a link on here. positive thoughts. x

2012-06-11 18:26 cani1

We have looked for the lady with red hair but no signs , it was my nan that seen her as well , she is keeping a look out as lives close to the main road through Stakeford. If she happens to see her again she will call me.

2012-06-11 18:26 Cugisk

Thanks for that, wickedweims.

2012-06-11 18:25 Karen

Cugisk - this dog in Heaton is not Kip - what I am saying is that many youngsters have a different attitude (not all not stereotyping)to help a dog rather than report it - get what I am saying - they / or even me in my younger days would take a stray in and feed and care for it without even thinking of reporting it...

2012-06-11 18:24 wickedweims

cugisk i contacted the rspca and they had no reports i also called the tile shop but they were shut as regards the red head lady i have no idea

2012-06-11 18:24 DaveM

Biccy - Alan Shearer has a couple of terriers Local and Football related

2012-06-11 18:21 Cugisk

Thank you for that Viv. Just wondering, and trying to keep a handle on everything that has happened in the last hour or two - Hascanything positive come from the sighting at the pub, the lady with the red hair and her dog, the call to the RSPCA - it all seems rather odd- is it just me or does anyone else agree with me. Please forgive me if my comments upset anyone. It is not intentional. I' m just thinking out aloud as it were.

2012-06-11 18:20 Stationmistress

So did the woman at the tile shop notice if the dog's eyes were opaque?

2012-06-11 18:20 migman34

Hope no one minds but i have just posted a poster to Koast Radio's web site.... never know they could get a mention on air for him xx

2012-06-11 18:19 Karen

I searched both sides of the railway through woodhorn this morning but that was hours ago also the country walk from ellington to ashington. But even though I looked this morning and he wasnt there he could be there nowx

2012-06-11 18:19 biccy

I did some tweeting this morning before i left for work-all the 'terrier' friends that follow me and i've had messages to say they have re-tweeted also some celebs i follow including David Walliams who has a BT. The way twiter works i suggest everyone tweets all they can because the messages will show in the feed even if they don't respond.Graham Norton is a dog lover who elese? and it might be worth tweeting local celebs. I'm going to target the trending england game.

2012-06-11 18:19 Stationmistress

There was a lost cockerpoo at christmas from Lucker and her Facebook page worked extremely well with over 2 thousand members in the end. But her owners were sent hither and thither on 'sightings' - I think it is imperative a photo and exact information is taken wherever possible before searchers act on information.

2012-06-11 18:18 bairnr

Loobeelu - r u wanting to set the page up, (I'm in Scotland and not really aware of the areas involved - If u want to add me as admin, that would be great)

2012-06-11 18:18 Nicola lab mum

I'm on 07834958124 if Sylvia or anyone needs to redirect me somewhere else at any time

2012-06-11 18:17 loobeelu

bairnr can you call me on 07704 828790 to sort out fb setup / administrators. Lucy

2012-06-11 18:17 Nicola lab mum

on my way Streets or beach?

2012-06-11 18:16 wickedweims

nicola if you could cover cresswell that would be great x

2012-06-11 18:15 hayley

Bairnr = Kips own facebook page is great idea, quite a few of the losties on here have their own pages, if you want to start one, we could post general chat and good wishes to that page and keep this one free for vital information that can be found easily by the searchers. Anything of greater importance can then be relayed to here. Just let everyone know what you are calling the page and we can all join in on conversations on there. xxx

2012-06-11 18:14 wickedweims

loobeelu if you could set up a facebook page for us that would be wonderful as everyone can share it and for people who dont know about doglost they could post on it and we could monitor one site as at the moment we are trying to cover a huge number of sites

2012-06-11 18:14 Viv

Cugisk .. Heaton is in newcastle it is about 25 mins by car from there on the coast

Last edited: 2012-06-11 18:16:10 by Viv

2012-06-11 18:14 Sylvie

What you need is a car and a loud speaker and tour the streets. Dont know whether you need a licence for this though. Just a thought.

2012-06-11 18:13 Stationmistress

any farmers on here? just wondered how many times a day you check the sheep - last night I thought he could be sitting quietly in a field of them and would be hard to spot him amongst the crowd.

2012-06-11 18:13 bairnr

Will I go ahead and set up a 'Team Kip' fb page? Once I've done it I will set up a link and can add whoever needs to be on as admin too?

2012-06-11 18:13 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Oh gosh cannot keep up with the new helpers and their input....so a group thank you to all of you....

2012-06-11 18:11 Nicola lab mum

I've been helping with the search over the weekend and now I'm back from work, fed and watered I'm ready to get back out there. Where does Sylvia want help the most? I' m over the road from Duridge but can do Seaton, creswell, stake ford etc.

2012-06-11 18:10 mo

Are any of these sites mentioned near Woodhorn Colliery?? Vast amounts of woodland around there. Just a thought

2012-06-11 18:10 Sylvie

There's a tile centre just opposite the entrance to Shades of Great. This is the North Seaton Ind. estate.

2012-06-11 18:08 loobeelu

i've asked my friends to help get it trending on twitter. i also thought about a 'Team Kip' fb page to spread the word. i'm at home this evening if i can be of more help just leave a message on here.

2012-06-11 18:07 bairnr

I don't have an issue keeping it up to date, I'm also off work for the next two days so would be able to give it attention.

2012-06-11 18:07 Janey

At north Seaton ind est looked near tile place, shades of green and surrounding areas no sign.

2012-06-11 18:06 c/oKyloe

bairnr - that's a good idea.... esp as FB notifications come into phones directly it would be a good way to keep up to date and for people to head to best places for search duties; although it's another site to keep up to date.

2012-06-11 18:06 bairnr

I've posted on a variety of fb pages, BBC radio one, two and others

2012-06-11 18:04 Diane_Leeds

I've just sent a tweet to Chris Moyles. Will also send to some of the other radio 1djs. It can't hurt to ask them

2012-06-11 18:04 c/oKyloe

I did speak to a local taxi driver - can't remember whether this was late on wednesday or early on thursday now, but did speak to one and gave him my mobile number as a contact.

2012-06-11 18:03 Cugisk

Sorry, Karen. Also meant to ask where Heaton is in relation to Druridge? Don't know the area at all.

2012-06-11 18:03 bairnr

Could we perhaps set up a specific facebook page to find Kip - I am on fb all the time and we could use fb, as many people don;t have access to doglost so there might be other specific information out there. I know Amanja you were asking earlier, would I have permission from the search party to create such a page and be able to add specific administrators to access and will relay such information here?

2012-06-11 18:02 Viv

Can someone clarify which industrial estate this sighting of dog was by previous postings i thought it was north seaton where shades of green , B&Q etc are or is it jubilee estate beside doves ... though sure you helpers out there are checking both .. sorry unable to be there to help but sending positive thoughts that you get a good result here ..

Last edited: 2012-06-11 18:02:51 by Viv

2012-06-11 17:59 Cugisk

Karen - How do you find these things on Facebook? I'm not as good as you obviously are. Could you not reply to that particular post and ask them for more details and a description of their find?

2012-06-11 17:55 wickedweims

With heartfelt thanks to a friend the whole of northumbria police force have been alerted to kip
Even though the police do not take reports of lost dogs anymore the fact that this e mail has been sent means they will all be aware that he is missing

2012-06-11 17:52 tobysdad

Has anybody notified the local taxi ranks to keep a look out for kip

2012-06-11 17:52 Karen

Jansus another reason I said this is because I have just read a Face Book comment from students in Heaton saying they have just found a "teddy bear" looking dog and how cute and they are thinking of keeping it, as it curls up like a cat..................now I know tons of students go to Druridge at this time of year for bbques ect so who knows.

2012-06-11 17:49 Karen

I think they are referring to the one at the other end of Ashington near the White Elephant where Doves the builder is - if not the Jubilee Estate which is on the right hand side before you cross the river from Ashington to Stakeford - there is a big Christian Church there with a big "Circle" art structure outside.

2012-06-11 17:46 donna123

Twitter is so popular with young people also i will keep trying to get re tweets and lets see if we can get Kip trending on twitter!!

2012-06-11 17:46 Cugisk

My goodness! I had to go out for 90 minutes and what a lot has happened and is happening. There seems to be quite a few strands now to Kip's story - all in the same sort of area so surely there must be something in there somewhere.

2012-06-11 17:44 whinny

What Industrial Estate? The North Seaton one or a different one? I'm not from that area so excuse my ignorance.

2012-06-11 17:42 jansus

Karen - with your comment in mind and the fact that youngsters may not listen to local radio - I was thinking of sending a text to radio one - its worth a try as he is a special dog. I will check in early hoping for good news - but if not I dont see any harm in trying Chris Moyles.Unless someone follows him on twitter?

2012-06-11 17:41 wickedweims

Have contacted rspca and they have ahd no reports so now trying the tile shop where this lady works to see if we can confirm anything

2012-06-11 17:37 Karen

Somebody say age group 18 -24 might just think "poor blind bedraggled dog" and not think about reporting him. Just take him home keep warm and feed and think they are doing the dog a favour and not look at the wider circle. The reason I say this is even though I am in my 50's now that is what I was like in my early years - you think about helping the dog and caring for it, you wont be looking on internet stes and phoning vets - I am not saying all people in this age group but when you are young the wider circle is not so wide - just a thoughtnx

2012-06-11 17:36 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Kofs mam, elaine w, Cani1, juliemeikle,berrylicious,donna123...tx for your input.....way to go...Team Kip is growing rapidly....over 50,000 views...keep spreading the word...keep praying...lets get the result we all want...

2012-06-11 17:36 donna123

The story is in the Northumberland Gazette ,what about the evening Chronicle and local radio (real radio/metro etc) has anyone contacted them?

2012-06-11 17:34 BBKM

i have just getting a message from my freind who lives at Stakeford, she has been told that a very nervous, filthy springer was on the Industrial Est yesterday next to a Tile company and a lady tried to entice it too her but it was too nervous so she called the RSPCA. Got to go out for an hour now, fingers crossed x

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2012-06-11 17:33 Pat

Has anything been said on the local news or TV up there? Emailed Tyne Tees ITV yesterday and it's also on their Facebook page.

2012-06-11 17:32 wickedweims

Thanks everyone for all your amazing help

2012-06-11 17:29 donna123

Been over the river from Ashington to stakeford and along towards the foresters pub(sleekburn) and in some housing estates ..no sign of Kip.We couldn't look for long as we had our little one's in the car but my husband is going to try to go back to the area tonight if he can.

2012-06-11 17:23 Berrylicious

Walking from North Seaton to Guidepost along the river.. Will keep in touch if we see anything x

2012-06-11 17:21 juliemeikle

Yourdogwalker has a very good idea. Many of the people out looking have springers and may have them with them, so a close view is important....and not being unreasonable, but I don't think someone who was prepared to snatch a dog and not hand him in would keep a blind dog. No money to be made from them. Well done everyone. too far for me, but checking in when I can. Come on home Kip.

2012-06-11 17:20 cani1

My hubby has drove through guidepost but no signs , it may be worth putting a poster up in some shop windows there.

2012-06-11 17:11 Daphnesmam

theres a petrol station on that road just before the cherry tree pub I'm sure it will have cctv

2012-06-11 17:08 kofis mam

Princess met you in B&Q carpark early this morning. Have sent you BBM request. Sue

2012-06-11 17:06 Your-Dog-Walker

If you see someone walking a dog that looks like Kip, what is the harm in approaching them and making a fuss of the dog? (Oh what a beautiful Springer. Is it a boy or a girl? How long have you had it? How old is it etc....) During this time you could discretely check if it had a collar and name tag, whether its eyes were clouded and if there was any focus in its sight. Kip communicates with touch & smell and at close range it would be impossible to mistake another Springer for him.

2012-06-11 17:06 wickedweims

Helper on the way from half moon pub to guidepost now

2012-06-11 17:06 Daphnesmam

Been over to the grass area behind half moon leading down to the river didnt see anything but did put up a few posters, we also checked out the other side of the river (ashington side) down by cambois rowing club again nothing about stopped to ask people who had been there a while and they hadn't seen any sign's of Kip again put up posters. Not sure if he could have crossed the river '5 days lost' he'll be a very tired,
Does anyone know where search is on now ? Are we meeting in same place at duridge ?

2012-06-11 17:05 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Sylvia has done a sterling job this week...always there always looking....Sylvia your dedication has resulted in now over 100 new doglost helpers joining from your area...which was quite sparse on volunteers...now its active...very active...all gunning for Kip...keep strong...and well done again to all team Kip....

2012-06-11 17:05 cani1

My hubby will be home soon and he passes through guidepost ive called him so hes on the look out , i'll also have a look around when he gets back.

2012-06-11 17:04 cani1

No i dont think so , the thing is i just called my nan she looked out the window and saw this lady. I hadn't told her about the dog she described it however springers do usually have similar markings. I'm just hoping someone sees her even if its innocent and her dog just to put our minds at rest.

2012-06-11 17:03 BBKM

Can anyone get to the Guidepost area, to check cani1 comment out, if you are near the half moon its straight down stakeford lane away from the river, its not princessh is it?

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2012-06-11 17:01 loobeelu

Cani1 does this street have cctv that could be checked? frustrated i'm not still out there either! Go Team Kip. x

2012-06-11 16:58 Stationmistress

I really feel for Sylvia with all these sightings - if people could take a mobile phone photo it would stop her hopes being raised every time it's not him.

2012-06-11 16:56 cani1

Great hope one of them heads guidepost way just to check.

2012-06-11 16:56 cani1

I wish i could get out this is so frustrating

2012-06-11 16:55 wickedweims

At least 4 helpers there now and another on her way

2012-06-11 16:54 cani1

My nan has just seen a short woman with red hair walking a springer past her opening of oxford road stakeford heading up the main road towards guidepost. She described the dog exactly like kip , could this woman of found him?
If anyone has a car head up the main road towards guidepost it may be jusstt worth checking out

2012-06-11 16:54 BBKM

Trevor on his way too, any update please, has many people managed to get to this area x

2012-06-11 16:52 wickedweims

Hope we get a confirmed sighting x

2012-06-11 16:50 Barbarap

Long shot but i have been to Cambois beach up to Sandy bay caravan park just in case he had been dumped but nothing so if any reports come in of a springer running around up there between 2.30pm and 4.00pm it was probably my B/w springers just to save any more confusion don't want any more time wasted running around and being a faults hopes

2012-06-11 16:46 bigdavesdad

Off to work but will go by the half moon through Sleekburn to the A189 on the way-hope KIP is safe at home when I finish in the morning

2012-06-11 16:43 cani1

I can't get there until hubby gets home from work which is soon but going to call some family to keep a look out as they live near the main road. Please let it be him , you dont normally see dogs straying in Stakeford

2012-06-11 16:41 bairnr

Jayne - Blackberry Messenger x

2012-06-11 16:40 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Technophobe here...whats a BBM...

2012-06-11 16:40 BBKM

just had a call from friend Cheryl is there now, can i have more on location, is it behind this pub in the fields or over towards the housing estate, ashington drive or stakeford lane?

2012-06-11 16:39 c/oKyloe

princess - I've just sent you a BBM request..... but I'm not actually able to get out tonight so feel free to ignore if others are of more direct use!!
Good luck!

2012-06-11 16:36 Karen

we have Ellington First School but he is not there unfrotunately.

2012-06-11 16:33 bairnr

I'm not familiar with the area at all, but I've been checking out the area on google and have been checking if local companies have facebook pages and have been sending the link out to local companies and people in the area. Hope this is okay x Please let this boy be found safe x

2012-06-11 16:33 BBKM

have we got many going there? i have a friend who lives in stakeford couple of miutes from this area, just left her a message on her mobile asking if she can get there, please go xx

2012-06-11 16:30 Springer princess

IF ANYONE HAS BBM PLEASE ADD MY PIN, 2969A60C setting off for stakeford now xxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-11 16:27 Springer princess

thank you, am setting off now,if anyone is joining me, i have my springer with me, am wearing jeans trainers and white hoody, with spots on haha xxxxx

my way of walking will be milburn road, then on to the main road towards stakeford xxxxxxxxx

2012-06-11 16:27 Inkie's Mum

Are there any schools nearby to the beach, or in easy reach for Kip, as it was half term and he may have got in somewhere and not be able to find his way back out. School kids are great ones for being out and about and even awareness at school assemblies may help?

2012-06-11 16:22 BBKM

i have just done that and the bar maid not aware of this sighting, asked them to keep a lookout x

2012-06-11 16:21 Diane_Leeds

If no-one has called the pub yet I can do it so your phones arent tied up.

2012-06-11 16:20 Karen

went to the "Drift Inn" in Cresswell where mobile food1 ice cream vans were kept but house is empty and derelict now - rubbish bins strewn around but could be foxes - looked all around the out house and empty garden and checked doors but sorry nothing to report :(

2012-06-11 16:19 wickedweims

To The right princessh

2012-06-11 16:18 Springer princess

straight ahead, to the left or right of the pub wickedweims? xxxxxxx

2012-06-11 16:17 wickedweims

It near the industrial estate near the pub the half moon pub princess h

2012-06-11 16:15 bairnr

Could someone not phone the pub and ask them to have a look out too?

2012-06-11 16:14 Springer princess

07514 306216 or 01670 223438 xxxxxx

2012-06-11 16:13 Springer princess

can someone give me details of sighting, al start walking now, may take my Megan springer with me for a walk....... where abouts near the pub was he?? which direction was he heading? xxxxx

2012-06-11 16:13 bairnr

I've been following this search all day while I've been at work, couldn;t log on here. I so hope and pray this recent sighting is Kip. Good luck everyone x

2012-06-11 16:11 loobeelu

Go Team Kip!! Thinking of you Sylvia. x

2012-06-11 16:07 wickedweims

kyloe could you contact me 07850 433719

2012-06-11 16:06 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Great news about the sighting....gosh another rollercoaster of page refreshing....well done everyone on team Kip...

2012-06-11 16:06 BBKM

good luck, donna, elaine and hope you get there to princessh xx
please can anyone pick princessh up if they are on there way, all helpers needed and she knows the area x

2012-06-11 16:04 c/oKyloe

I thought it must have been on an unofficial basis..... well done you though!! Not sure why my other post has been removed but hey ho..... let's hope this latest sighting is really him. Everything crossed.

2012-06-11 16:02 bigdavesdad

Hi C/O Kylie-I managed to get hold of a Thermal Image Camera from my employers the other night on an unofficial basis and hope to do so again the problem being that I am at work for the next two nights.Team Kip have the NFRS number and I would suggest it's worth asking for but again it would be a case of probably another off duty FF taking it down or failing that them sanctioning a local appliance to go out which unfortunately I don't think would happen.
If KIP is still not found tomorrow I'm going down after night shift with Big Dave my lab who loves the tall crop fields and TEAM KIP have the contacts for Fire Control-I will ask for Wed night but I pray we get him back before then-stay positive and see you soon

2012-06-11 16:01 Springer princess

IS ANYONE kind enough to pick me up IF they are in the Ashington area??? i really would like to help search, please ring me on 01670 223438 or 07514 306216 thanks

myneighbours have text me, they are at Cresswell, searching sand dunes they have covered the car park and are heading north towards duridge, they may have there lurcher phoebe who was with me down north seaton last night xxxxxxxx

2012-06-11 15:59 wickedweims

Thanks Elaine good luck x

2012-06-11 15:57 c/oKyloe

Comment awaiting moderation

2012-06-11 15:57 Daphnesmam

On route now to Half Moon area. 3 mins away.

2012-06-11 15:55 BBKM

Come on all you wonderful people, please its crucial we get helpers there asap, hope this is him, i am on doing my map of this area and pinpointing all possible sightings x Go Donna Go xx

2012-06-11 15:54 Flytiki99

Constantly checking this page. What wonderful work everyone is doing it is incredible. I wish I could help but too far away and working.
I too wonder like a previous poster whether someone has picked him up it seems strange given the huge effort that there has been no sign of him or his jacket. Is there a reward? It might be worth promoting this if there is as if someone has him......
Keep heart Sylvia and everyone. xx

2012-06-11 15:49 wickedweims

Yes please donna x

2012-06-11 15:48 donna123

i can get there in the next 10mins if any help x

2012-06-11 15:48 wickedweims

WE ARE SEARCHING AT CRESSWELL AND WE ALSO HAVE SOME HELPERS ON THE WAY TO THE PUB NEAR NORTH SEATON IND ESTATE

2012-06-11 15:46 michael_w

If possible, could anyone that is on the ground or in the know give us an update of what is happening and where the effort needs to be focused? it's getting close to kicking out time for people at work and i will be heading back up shortly, so i would imagine others will be too.

2012-06-11 15:46 wickedweims

ANYONE LOCAL TO THAT AREA PLEASE

2012-06-11 15:46 wickedweims

Its near a pub called the half moon in stakeford but its 2 mins from the industrial site where we were last night can anyone local help.

Its near the half moon pub which is just over the bridge from the ind estate at north seaton

2012-06-11 15:43 wickedweims

We have had a sighting five mins ago in the same area as last night near the industrial estate awaiting more details can anyone get there to have a look x

2012-06-11 15:43 Springer princess

The lady I spoke to was old and just seen it running around, which is rare for dogs round here, I've asked her and said she wasn't sure of the breed but hopefully it was him and he can be found soon I'll keep an eye out for him when out xx


THIS IS A COMMENT AV HAD BACK........... THINK ITS DEF WORTH CHECKING OUT xxxxxx

2012-06-11 15:39 Karen

Just got in from scouring cresswell dunes and also asked people who lived down the cresswell rd to look out as they didnt know about Kip x Come on boy x

2012-06-11 15:37 Inkie's Mum

Everyone is doing such a fantastic job trying to find Kip and reunite him with Sylvia, wish I could do more but I am in Hampshire and working f/t. Been logging in and out to see how the search is progressing, and keep hoping he moves to Blue and is reunited. Not sure if Appleby Horse Fair was on the same time as Kip went missing, but could he have been picked up by someone from that? Just a thought. C'mon Kip, show your pretty face!

2012-06-11 15:35 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Tx for update Bazil...

2012-06-11 15:27 BBKM

i am reposting my comment

Just got back home, need to get some sleep. I have driven and walked the sighting area's in North Seaton/Ashington where this spaniel has been sighted. If these are genuine sightings I see no reason why it may not be Kip. When Princess told me of the Green Lane sighting I went to it. Its difficult to ignore any possible hoax sightings as you just never know, they could possibly be genuine. The route I took is actually like a ring road of both the river and the Industrial Estate. I went back to the Shades of Green area before I left for home and the gates were open so I drove in and spoke to a lad called Martin who works at Glentons Bakery and he said he will pass the word around about Kip missing. The gates are closed at 8pm so a sighting at 9.45pm confirms the springer was on the outside of the fencing. The smell of freshly baked bread was delicious, so maybe if there is a dog wandering it will return. Sorry I can't make the search at 9am, but good luck to everyone again and lots of hugs for Sylvia as this must be getting really difficult to cope with now. Stay strong both you and Kip.....come on Kip come out, its time to go home xxxLast edited: 2012-06-11 05:20:10 by bazil

I am not very familiar with all these places i am searching but i just want to say that last night after driving around north seaton and green lane area it made me think of Acklington. My concern is the railway lines, the main east coast line and Kip will know the sounds of trains as Acklington has a station there. The lines cross Green Lane and allotments are next to them aswell. Also at end of Green lane if you travel left on to Wansbeck road, this leads you to a junction signposted for the A1068 which is the road that leads you up to Druridge Bay Country park

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2012-06-11 15:27 wickedweims

Jan could you contact network rail again for me as i have tried but everytime i am on hold i keep getting other calls, The number is Networkrail 08457 114141

As there are some railway lines near the search area many thanks

2012-06-11 15:26 c/oKyloe

Does anyone know whether there were thermal imagery cameras out looking last night? I heard they were going out but haven't seen any further reference to them since..... don't want to keep ringing/texting Sylvia and potentially block a critical bit of info getting through to her, esp as I cannot physically get out again today. We did a sweep of the beach and rocks up at Bamburgh yesterday afternoon (at low tide) but nothing.

2012-06-11 15:20 jan

Hi I've just been to Benton Cat and Dog Shelter to ask if they knew about Kip - they did'nt so I've reported him missing there and am about to print off a poster to put up. I hope this is ok to take it upon myself to do this if there is any ringing around Rescue centres or really anything at all please let me know

2012-06-11 15:20 wickedweims

The fishing comp started at 1.00 yesterday so the fisherman would have been walking over the dunes to there fishing spot to be there for 1.00

2012-06-11 15:20 Gypsy

No I definately did not go as far south as Cresswell, Golden sands area. The fishermen I saw were on the shore between Hadston Scaurs car park and Hauxley x

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2012-06-11 15:16 BBKM

Gypsy were you up at Hauxley, not Cresswell, Golden Sands area. I am getting confused x

2012-06-11 15:14 Amanja

Right, this evening I'll get on to vets beyond the 30 mile radius and other businesses, making sure I target the Appleby Fair area.
Fingers crossed.

2012-06-11 15:12 Gypsy

Hi Bazil. This would have been between 2-4pm x

2012-06-11 15:08 BBKM

Hi Gypsy what time were you there with your springer?

2012-06-11 15:05 BBKM

re the comment at 08.56 today from wickedweims

What time yesterday was the spaniel seen running around down past the ice cream shop at Cresswell sea front, heading further down near Lynemouth where the ice cream van was?
I think it is certainly possible the spaniel reported at North Seaton Industrial estate seen approx 9.45pm and Green Lane later last night could be the same one although i would have thought we should have had more sightings x

2012-06-11 15:03 Gypsy

Just to say I'm not the same 'Gypsy' who posted on PrincessH's facebook page.

I fear the liver and white Springer seen by the fishermen might have been my dog. After searching the thick, wooded areas for Sylvia, I walked along the rocks and sand dunes to Hauxley and back. He wasn't far ahead of me but he's a trained gun dog and has a tendency to zigzag at 60mph - he covers a lot of ground! He has a liver head and white body and he was absolutely filthy - I had other walkers comment on the state of him! Saying that there were a lot of Springers on the beach and in the park yesterday. Really hope it was Kip and not mine that was sighted.

The other point worth mentioning is...despite the extensive searching, Kip's jacket has never been found. It was only kept on by velcro to my knowledge so if he was still in the area, chances are he would have lost it and we would have found it attached to barb wire/bushes etc. So many people looking for him and no sightings whatsoever...very strange. I can't help think someone somewhere knows where he is x

2012-06-11 15:02 Cugisk

To wickedweims -Thank you. Am sitting here looking at my springer and my other old dog sleeping peacefully and am in tears thinking of Kip. Are you talking about Appleby Horse Fair in Cumbria? Surely not!!!

2012-06-11 14:57 wickedweims

Sylvia is holding up well, she send her love and says she thanks everyone from the bottom of her heart for the support she is receiving x

2012-06-11 14:55 wickedweims

Peggysparlour have you seen where the current search is going on near crestwell, If you find a blind springer in asda please send him home thanks again
x

2012-06-11 14:55 Cugisk

To PrincessH - why do you think that Ashington couldn't be a sighting. Not knowing the area but looking at Google maps it seems feasible as other places mentioned since Wednesday seem to be all over this massive area. Does anyone think it should be investigated? Please don't think I'm interfering - being so far away I can't do anything to help but keep watching the pages and keep trying to think of things to suggest -like everyone else. Keep looking at the little dachshund's page too. It's a pity they couldn't find each other then go home to where they belong!!! By the way, does anyone know how Sylvia is at this time? Like everyone else I am so upset and can't even begin to think how she must be feeling today.

2012-06-11 14:53 wickedweims

All the vets have been e mailed in a 30 mile radius, it has also been posted on the nhs trust website from newcastle to berwick also all the local kennels and farmers have been done, but if we could have some help by e mailing further afield toward appelby as if kip has been picked up appelby fayre is on at the moment so he could be anywhere

2012-06-11 14:53 Peggysparlour

Hi am now free to come down with the dogs where is the search area you are concentrating on now so I know where I am needed .? Am going via asda does anyone need anything?

2012-06-11 14:51 Diane_Leeds

Here is a link to the location PrincessH was referring to.

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&rlz=1G1FTSG_ENUK485&=&q=weddeburn%20square&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl

2012-06-11 14:51 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Thanks amanja...you can email the poster on email link above...try local businesses...I think the vets have been covered...and Kip is chipped so would have been scanned if taken in.

2012-06-11 14:47 Unknown

Amanja (below) is offering to email places. Can someone get back to her on what needs to be done. Thanks.

2012-06-11 14:47 Springer princess

I am popping to get my daughter from school may be about 20 mins, if anyone would like to ring me, my number is 07514 306216 xxxxxxxx

2012-06-11 14:42 Springer princess

Green Lane Ashington xxxxxx

2012-06-11 14:40 Sylvie

To Princess where is it you are talking about?

2012-06-11 14:40 Springer princess

If anyone would like to add me to facebook i am under as Heather H Stelfox xxxxxxxx that way, if i am not around, if someone has info, one of ya's may be able to get the info to put on here????? xxxxxxxx

2012-06-11 14:39 Cugisk

Thank you wickedweims. Looked at Google Earth and can now appreciate your predicament. PrincessH - which town/village are Wedderburn Square, Coupland Road and Park Road in, please.

2012-06-11 14:33 Springer princess

THIS COMMENT IS TO MY FACEBOOK PAGE........... BUT!!!!! IT DOESNT SEEM LIKE IT COULD BE KIP FOR THE LOCATION XXXXXXXXX

Gypsy wrote: "On staturday afternoon I was talking to a lady that lives in weddeburn square that's the minors cottages just off coupland road near park road..she asked me had I seen that dog running around, I asked if it was a small brown poodle as that one sometimes gets out from the house round the corner, shre said no, it was mainly white with brown or black patches on, so looking at the picture of him here it seems to fit the description

2012-06-11 14:28 wickedweims

Cugisk
In answer to your query the area that kip is missing in is HUGE druridge bay is approx 7 miles the beaches are all fairly close by and the fisherman would have been fishing from Lynemouth to Seahouse a huge area hope this makes sense

2012-06-11 14:24 Amanja

Hi. I am based in Hampshire, so not able to help with a physical search. Was thinking I could email though. Vets, groomers, places of work (to put on staff noticeboards) etc. Is anyone already doing this? If so, can we liaise to make sure we don't target the same places, which would be a duplication of effort. If not, I'll get going on it this evening.
Keep safe little man. There are lots of people gunning for you.
Mandi

2012-06-11 14:21 Sam&Lucy'sMum

Just re: Cat and Dog Shelter - I popped in there last Thursdday, had a look round and left Kip's details with the receptionist. Will do my best to head up to Cresswell when I finish work today.

2012-06-11 14:15 Cugisk

Please forgive me - I don't know your area at all but am using Google maps to try to keep up with what's going on and am getting confused about locations. I thought the search was near Hauxley or north of the Druridge Park. I read that the searchers are heading to Crestwell village, south of the park. We're the fishermen at Hauxley or Crestwell or have I missed something. Also wondering if the industrial estate is being looked at again. Here, we've been discussing things (as hundreds of others must be doing) and we're wondering if Kip might be out at the dunes/beach during the day and heading inland to the estate at night for something to eat?

2012-06-11 14:13 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Tx for update Viv...

2012-06-11 14:01 Viv

Last night my husband & i met up with Sylvia & other searchers of kip .. we went along to where she would usually park he donned heavy clothing & gloves & crawled into all the gorse bushes as far a long as the entrance to the park there was no sign of a dog having entered or layin in any of these ... i did look at quite a few holes along the dunes none of which i think Kip would be able to squeeze himself into .... positive thinking & hoping that Kip is ok & he can be found soon as possible ...

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2012-06-11 13:55 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Tx for the local knowledge Karen.

2012-06-11 13:52 Karen

The mobile vans are all kept at a place called "Drift Inn" when you get to Cresswell Village (from Ellingon turn left or if you are approaching from Lynemouth go straight on past cottages and shop on right - continue straight along and the "Drift Inn" house is on the left - very 70's I think has a balcony near a car park on the right.

2012-06-11 13:49 wickedweims

The searchers are heading down to crestwell village it was a mobile ice cream van and the area that we are searching are around the dunes at crestwell, There are a lot of birdwatchers in the area so we have extra eyes searchers need to find crestwell village when you get to crestwell village you need to go to the seafront(SOUTH) signposted Lynemouth just after the entrance to golden sands caravan park there is a car park by the entrance on the beach side

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2012-06-11 13:43 Karen

I have never lost a dog but 3 young cats in the Cresswell area - and I can physically feel the pain Sylvia must be going through. One of our after 8 days came running through the door. I am reading a book about Battersea Dog Home and there was a sheep dog that the owner lost 6 months previoulsy and he turned up - she didnt recognise him at first as he was thin and scruffy but he went home - so none of Team Kip must give up hope - My mind like I know all of yours is permanently tuned into hope and newsx thinking of Sylvia and kip all the time and will go and have another walk around Ellington fields this afternoon x

2012-06-11 13:34 BBKM

I agree i do not think this was Mr Chad's springer....

2012-06-11 13:32 c/oKyloe

I'm also a bit confused (again, easily done)..... is there any more news regarding whether this sighting was one of the springers helping to search, or whether there is any chance at all that this could be our beloved Kip???? Please pray it is.

2012-06-11 13:32 wickedweims

Had a call back from BBC they are looking to see if they can give us any coverage fingers crossed

2012-06-11 13:24 Cugisk

Mr Chad and Plattbrb - thank you. I might be confused (easily done in stressful situations!) but I think that if your two Springers were cleaner then perhaps it WAS another springer that the fishermen saw. I really do hope so..

2012-06-11 13:22 Karen

Checked with PARRT - also good idea, Jayne about springers having a scarf round their neck.

2012-06-11 13:18 donna123

Just a thought but has anyone rang P.A.R.R.T – cat & dog shelter and rehoming they are Northumberland based and maybe's not as well heard of as the cat and dog shelters in Newcastle..Could be worth a try if it hasn't already been done x

2012-06-11 13:17 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Maybe helpers who are taking their springers to the area could put a bandana or scarf around their necks so we can rule out their dogs from the search...

2012-06-11 13:15 BBKM

i can't bear the thought of poor Kip and imagining his state of mind now, I panic for him...but there is always a chance he is calm, i have to keep focussed, he is one very special, clever dog who will use his survival instincts xx

also i wonder if a search without any other springers may be a good thing...(i will probably get slated now) but it may stop people getting confused, and also if it was a mobile ice cream van did any of our searchers see this yesterday?? xx

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2012-06-11 13:14 Mr chad

Hi I think this has sadly been cleared up by plattbrb and my dog was in and out of the sea so would not have been "scruffy" sandy yes but not scruffy

2012-06-11 13:11 Barbarap

No he was pretty clean as he had been in the sea, he also has a short hair cut and would of been barking at the birds

2012-06-11 13:11 whinny

I'm heading up now to help with the search. Did the fishermen spot the dog running around the beach this morning? I'm keeping everything crossed it was Kip but after 5 nights out on his own, would he have the energy to 'run around the beach'?.

2012-06-11 13:11 Cugisk

Plattbrb - same question to you as to Mr Chad.

2012-06-11 13:10 BBKM

how can we find out who it is and where it was parked yesterday, does it come every weekend?

2012-06-11 13:10 Barbarap

has any one contacted Benton cat and Dog centre its not far from me if they picked him up and were from Newcastle they could of taken him there
sorry if this has already been thought of

2012-06-11 13:09 Cugisk

Mr Chad - the fishermen described the springer they saw as " absolutely filthy". Was your springer in that condition by the time you had finished your walk yesterday? Just wondering and hoping for a negative answer.

2012-06-11 13:07 Barbarap

Can i just clear something up the springer that was seen between Amble and Hauxley on the rocks was mine as we had been sent up there by Sylvia and he is B/W not L/W sorry for confusion

2012-06-11 13:07 BBKM

Just wondering if the ice cream hut is there permanantly or a mobile one???
I have done street view on google earth all down this area of coastline and i can't find the hut unless it is new, i will keep looking x

2012-06-11 13:04 Camsta106

Spurrelis is next door to the boat yard in amble

2012-06-11 12:57 mo

Can't help worrying in case Kip ran off to chase a rabbit scent and ended up down a hole. You so often hear about this happening I am sure this has already been investigated. Just with saying he ran off to the dunes and rocks there must have been a reason. God I hope he is not trapped in a hole or that the sand hasn't caved in. Trying so hard to come up with solution. I feel if he is loose someone somewhere would have found him now. If someone has picked him up someone around them will eventually realise hopefully it is not there dog and get in touch. Heres praying with all my might. Stay strong Sylvia. x

2012-06-11 12:51 Camsta106

Hi I work at spurrelis in amble and there was know sign of kip there yesterday I am keeping my eyes peeled as I used to do the dog training with silva and kip hope is is found soon :)

2012-06-11 12:49 Mr chad

Hi not being from the area I am just questioning the exact timings and locations of the sightings by the fisherman yesterday? I previously posted that my family all went up to druridge country park yesterday afternoon walked through the park across the dunes onto the beach up to the tip at Hauxley and back along the beach with our own liver and white springer and there were a few fisherman on the beach! Our dog was quite a way ahead of us and I would hate to think we have caused any confusion by trying to help look for kip

2012-06-11 12:45 wickedweims

There seems to be some confusion as to where the ice cream hut is
I am awaiting confirmation of a exact location and i will post here as soon as i have a reply
x

2012-06-11 12:37 lizzy23

Yes Stuart AQllan, who does the breakfast show on Radio Northumberland was contacted last week and mentioned kip he is also following the search on facebook and twitter

2012-06-11 12:35 BBKM

I understand this ice cream hut is at Little Shore. Our first possible sighting was here. Am I right in thinking it was confirmed that the dog seen here was not Kip.

2012-06-11 12:33 carling210

Has Radio Northumberland been contacted? I cant see anything on its facebook page,
https://www.facebook.com/RadioNorthumberland

2012-06-11 12:28 loobeelu

Come on Team Kip! Stay positive, these potential sightings were what we were needing. Especially after the emotional rollercoaster of last night. Stay focussed and positive. (i know that is easy for me to say now i've had a rest ). Is Whispa arriving soon?. Love to Sylvia and the rest of Team Kip. x

2012-06-11 12:22 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Tx Carling...

2012-06-11 12:13 carling210

Time table
http://www.arrivabus.co.uk/serviceInformation.aspx?id=9981

2012-06-11 12:12 carling210

Bus time table Ashington to Amble(for PrincessH)
http://www.arrivabus.co.uk/serviceInformation.aspx?id=9981

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2012-06-11 12:01 Springer princess

I dont drive, or I would soooooooo be over there, dont even know what buses are like to get to duridge from Ashington xxxxxx

2012-06-11 11:54 wickedweims

If everyone who wishes to help search can attend there then we can co ord from there many thanks to EVERYONE who is willing this lovely lad home x

2012-06-11 11:53 Springer princess

I just cant help thinking that he is actually trying to stay near, knowing that his mammy will look for him, a blind dog will find shelter and be extra cautious about his surroundings, every little hole in them dunes need to be investigated, as when we got back from the north seaton search last night, the view we googled, showed holes, my next door neighbour feels he could hide in them, or even be stuck ............. they could be his shelter for a rest.....??? just need to find this baby cant settle and cant keep off here, constantly refreshing, just want him home safe and sound xxxxxxxx

2012-06-11 11:53 wickedweims

We have a meeting room that has been offered many thanks elaine
The room is located at warkworth harbour commisioners building
harbour road
amble
ne65 0ap
someone will be there until 5.00 this evening

2012-06-11 11:53 whinny

Surely if someone had of picked him up in their car because they thought he was lost (which obviously he was), they would of took him to a vets to check if he was chipped or contacted the dog wardon?

2012-06-11 11:53 SuzeeBee

I have emailed the poster to Spurellis Ice Cream Parlour and asked for them to keep eyes and ears open as there was a possible sighting there yesterday. Hope it helps to find this lovely boy. xxxx

2012-06-11 11:53 Gaynor

I take the point Andrew, don't know the area well so was just putting forward another theory in case it helped. Hope with all my heart that the dog spotted by the fishermen is Kip - there can't be that many loose Spaniels roaming around in the area surely!

2012-06-11 11:46 Karen

Yes I suppose you are right, about the car suggestion,I just hope the fishermans sighting is correct xxx I hope u r right Andrew.

2012-06-11 11:45 Diane_Leeds

I know someone has probably already thought of this, but if it is Kip that the fishermen spotted, would it be an idea for Sylvia to maybe walk around the area a couple of times on her own, taking the exactly the same route, to make a stronger scent for him to follow and then have a few people on the route waiting to see if he appears? Sorry - I just feel really useless as I cant help with the search but was thinking of different ideas this morning

2012-06-11 11:45 linda

have contacted Ziggychews pet shop in whitley bay to spread the word to all her customers.

2012-06-11 11:43 andrew

a agree with you there princess h there is not a lot off areas where you can walk off the beach most off the dunes are quiet high and not able to walk down them if kip had been picked up someone must have been very quick to get to a car and drive off a sure he still in the area where he went missing could be in the smallest off cubby holes holding up

2012-06-11 11:39 wickedweims

Elaine please could you call me 07850 433719

2012-06-11 11:37 Springer princess

I honestly cant see how he has been picked up, IF people who have fished the competition has seen a mucky looking spaniel........... it has to be him, he is still in the area........ come on bonny lad, cuddles, kisses and food awaits you, jump out and show us you are ok let us get you home safe and warm xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-11 11:35 Elaine

you are welcome to use the Council meeting room which is located in Warkworth Harbour Commissioners Building near the Little Shore as a meeting point if the search is around the Amble area today

2012-06-11 11:35 AndreaD

Thanks wickedweims, just a thought, not from the area.

2012-06-11 11:31 Gaynor

Thanks Andrew. Does that again indicate then (as far as I can work out) that he might have 'vanished' from the road itself, again perhaps indicating he could have been picked up?

2012-06-11 11:27 andrew

reply to gaynor was there when the bloodhound went out on saturday night it took a scent off kips bed in around the area where earlier in the day another tracker dog picked up a scent the bloodhound followed from this spot up alond the dunes then came back onto the road then continued 4 quite away after that but never left the road stoping once near a fence which was searched earlier in the day

2012-06-11 11:26 BBKM

Morning Team Kip, Which ice cream shop/parlour is this please?
Any update available?
Kip come out please, come on clever boy,show yourself while Team Kip are all out there looking for you x

2012-06-11 11:25 Karen

I really have a gut feeling someone has put him in their car - so has Newcastle or Shields areas been contacted vets, Long Benton etc - as I didnt know about this site until Kip disapeared - if not If someone wants to contact me on 860468 I can phone around places for you x

2012-06-11 11:22 wickedweims

There is no cctv at druridge

2012-06-11 11:13 AndreaD

Check CCTV, there must be some near the car park, if he has been taken then surely this will be picked up if there are any in the vicinity.

2012-06-11 11:07 Gaynor

Think Jayne is referring to a second dog (Dachsund) also missing in same area if you look at previous few posts. People are on the look out for two dogs.

2012-06-11 11:06 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

The post was intended for peggysparlour in response to her earlier question posted at 10.50 re the Daxie Cugisk.

2012-06-11 11:06 Cugisk

Sorry read the post wrong . Can see its the other poor lost dog you're referring to. Oh dear, hoping they're both found safe and well.

2012-06-11 11:04 Cugisk

Morning! You say "yes it is" in the last post - please clarify yes it is definitely Kip.

2012-06-11 11:04 Gaynor

It just seems so odd that even with this incredible effort by so many wonderful people, there has still not been one confirmed sighting of poor Kip, and no evidence either (thankfully) that any harm has come to him. I agree with Karen below that it seems likely someone may have taken him - I imagine his poor owner Sylvia was only a minute or two behind him as he came off the beach, so how else could he vanish so quickly? I know a bloodhound has been used at one stage - did the trail vanish at the same point that he vanished? as this would surely indicate also that he was taken from there? Is a reward being offered? I'm wondering if perhaps someone is holding onto him for this reason, knowing how very precious he is. This is all my thoughts and speculation of course, but trying to think 'outside the box' and we all know things like this can happen. Just praying for his safe return, like everyone else.

2012-06-11 11:00 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

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2012-06-11 10:58 Karen

Just read about fisherman sighting a dirty spaniel running around - I pray this is Kipxxx

2012-06-11 10:53 Karen

Kip headed towards the straight road where the cars for Druridge Bay - I think someone must have put him in their car - blind dog with a high viz jacket - but where they have taken him? who knows - someone trying to be kind but not thinking . So many theories xx Come on Kip xx

2012-06-11 10:50 Karen

Just got back from Ashington searched around woodhorn - railwayline and peoples back allotments - informed the Number 1 bus drivers from Ashington to Cresswellx

2012-06-11 10:50 Peggysparlour

Is this the Daschund Jayne I have been looking for this one a swell as I live in Blyth was out earlier on this morning will my lot and checked out the patch of woods near my home not far from where he went missing , have some stuff today today and going over to the kip search this afternoon x

2012-06-11 10:47 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Tx...we have another dog lost on the beach in Blythe...http://www.doglost.co.uk/dog_blog.php?dogId=40142

2012-06-11 10:45 hockeymom

Also been to Jolleys in Blyth and asked them to spread the word

2012-06-11 10:41 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

chloesmum...tx for that if you click email near the top of kips page by the dogs on the laptops...you can insert email and the poster will be automatically sent to them.

2012-06-11 10:39 hockeymom

I've just sent a FB message to a friend i have working in Jaspers in Amble too. Here's hoping x

2012-06-11 10:37 Binny

Come on Kip!!!!
Today wud b good xxx

2012-06-11 10:31 chloesmum76

I have been following Kips page since he went missing as I had a springer from NESSR, I keep up to date on thier facebook page. Spurellis have a facebook page and I have been trying to copy Kips poster to the page but cant - just a thought though do any other local businesses have facebook pages that we can post Kips info onto?
Hope he is found soon xx

2012-06-11 10:27 orpheous87

So hoping that next time I check in on this page there'll be good news! Come on Kip, if this is you, let someone see you!

2012-06-11 10:20 wickedweims

spurellis is a ice cream shop in amble not the one in cresswell

2012-06-11 10:15 wickedweims

The area of the sighting has now been confirmed as the AMBLE end of druridge SO SEARCHERS NEED TO HAVE A POINT OF CONTACT IS SPURELLIS IN AMBLE WILL BE GETTING FURTHER INFO

2012-06-11 10:12 kirstmc

Constantly refreshing this page, even dreamt of the beautiful Kip last night. So wish I was nearer and I could come and help...you're all doing an amazing job and Kate is just unreal with her dedicaiton and co-ordinating of people. Love and thoughts to you all today, come on Kip it's time for lots of cuddles and a big feed! X

2012-06-11 10:10 elfie 2575

no news poor boy and all concerned, this maybe bit daft of allready been suggested but what about dog cage or dog trap with sent of owners in his blanket and food? sure rspca could loan one or maybe dogwarden not sure if would be possible with the area worth a shot. good luck preying he comes home safe. come home kip.xxx

2012-06-11 10:03 linda

The 2 eople who may have sighted him in this area didnt seem to know a dog was missing,are their any posters in this area???? please if you see a dog roaming free please at least see if it has a name tag on dont just assume its with someone

2012-06-11 10:00 Sylvie

I have a small laminator, live nr Acklington, who should I get it to?

2012-06-11 10:00 Elaine

I'm sorry but I've had to go back to work for a meeting. Good luck for everyone searching. I hope today is they day x

2012-06-11 09:59 Sylvie

Ref fisherman's sighting, what icecream shop, what car park? I have been out looking, and live nr Acklington so thought I know the area, but dont understand this one. Cant get out this morning but may be able to pop down to Druridge this afternoon will anyone be at Hadston Scaurs car park.

2012-06-11 09:58 bigdavesdad

Good luck to all-hoping for the best

2012-06-11 09:56 DogLostAngus

Gosh this is such an emotional roller coaster, the team on the ground are doing a fantastic job and Kate you are doing an amazing job with coordinating teams and getting people out there in the right place, we feel so helpless being so far away and most of us are page refreshing all the time - I think that Kip is such a special dog who shares many links with doglost coordinators and with the wonderful people at NESSR and that shows in the interest on his blog.

Please Kip let someone spot you today xxx

2012-06-11 09:53 Gking

Argh please let it be kip n he's still on beach when u get there! Maybe he's picked up his owners scent and is running around trying to find her? I'm at work and only have internet on phone which hardly works argh any more news?x

2012-06-11 09:53 Berrylicious

Please let this be Kip.. Am stuck at work, and am desperate to go and help.. Thinking of you Sylvia.. X

2012-06-11 09:51 Binny

Trevor on route

2012-06-11 09:50 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Tx for update Elaine....

2012-06-11 09:48 jobadger

Fingers crossed that this is you lovely boy.

2012-06-11 09:48 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Praying this is Kip. The support on this page is amazing.
Team Kip you are doing a fantastic job, I hope today is the day that Kip will finally come home xxx
Thinking of you all xxx

2012-06-11 09:48 Elaine

I've been in 2 car parks opposite caravan park. Will head to island view now. Saw a man who said he saw a dog in rocks between amble and hauxley yesterday. He assumed it had just ran ahead from owner

2012-06-11 09:48 clarice

Hope it is kip. I am new to this so might have already been done but have the caravan parks in the area been advised so they and any visitors to the area can keep a look out too?

2012-06-11 09:46 Barneysmum

Its an agonising wait...can only imagine how Sylvia must be feeling,but I am in awe of all the helpers who have worked tirelessly to find Kip, Lets hope today is the day to bring this beautiful boy home. My daughter's had to go back to school this morning soooo hope I can give her some good news when she comes home xx

2012-06-11 09:45 Shereen

Goodness Me! Stay put Kip!

IS IT POSSIBLE TO SCENT THE AREA AGAIN????

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2012-06-11 09:42 wickedweims

PLEASE BE AWARE IT IS HIGHLY UNLIKELY THAT KIP WILL STILL HAVE HIS HI VIZ VEST ON AFTER ALL THIS TIME

2012-06-11 09:40 wickedweims

have 4 people on way to ice cream parlour now

2012-06-11 09:31 MSPickles

Hope this latest sighting is you dear Kip. Come on boy show yourself, it's time to go home.
Sorry I can't help in a practical way as I'm too far away but am here routing for each and everyone of you wonderful people x

2012-06-11 09:28 kofis mam

I'm so sorry I wish i could be there today to help. I do hope this sighting is kip and hes found soon. My heart goes out to Sylvia.

2012-06-11 09:27 wickedweims

if you cover the area near the icecream parlour you can start from there please can you call 07850 433719 so i can co ord the searchers thanks x

2012-06-11 09:25 slabcabbage

Not posted before but keep logging on so hoping to see Kip in the BLUE
Come on boy today the day you come home
stay safe sweetheart xxxx so many people have taken you into their hearts.
just to far away to come and help, but with you all in spirit
all you searchers are pretty amazing.

2012-06-11 09:23 Binny

Thanx Elaine
Have passed ur number on to my Brother
Fingers crossed x

2012-06-11 09:20 Sam&Lucy'sMum

I was down last week looking but didn't manage to get over the weekend. Waiting in for a carpet fitter right now but as soon as they have been (hopefully asap) I can get up - in Cramlington so will take 20 mins to get. Will keep checking here in meantime. Which part of Druridge should I go to? Please, please let it be Kip - he needs to be home now xx

2012-06-11 09:20 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Kimberley,Elaine and Binny....tx so much for dropping everything and going to look...we all wish you luck...

2012-06-11 09:19 Peggysparlour

Morning all just hoping this sighing is kip will be down later on this afternoon well done everyone searching it restores your faith in human kind stay strong Sylvia x

2012-06-11 09:18 Goldenfrodo

You are all doing such a fantastic job.
Please, please Kip show yourself today so you can get back home to your family xx

2012-06-11 09:16 Elaine

Can contact me on 07588659600 if need to, going to pop along in car now

2012-06-11 09:15 Binny

Can any one give exact location of this sighting please as trying to get there

2012-06-11 09:13 kimberley66

On route now. Fingers crossed

2012-06-11 09:13 Elaine

I'm at work in Amble at the moment, by the description in the post it sounds like it's nearer amble that druridge. I'm happy to go along and have a quick look...

2012-06-11 09:12 Binny

Is there someone going to check ??

2012-06-11 09:07 SuzeeBee

Oooh please let this be a sighting of dear Kip and not another false alarm. Stay safe feller you have no idea how hard all these wonderful helpers are working to try and find you. Good luck everyone, you are all absolute angels especially Kate (wickedwiems)who is doing all the coordination.Hoping today will be the day xxxxxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-11 09:05 Nicola lab mum

Sooooo hoping that the sighting at Duridge is a positive one! I'm working today and it is already killing me knowing I'm not out there looking some more. I swung right round a roundabout this morning as saw a Springer runnign voer a field but when I stoppped it's owner had caught up :0(. MASSES AND MASSES of luck and positive thoughts to everyone out there today. Can anyone let me know if the 'red door' in hadston was checked out yesterday? I knocked a few times with no answer but can go back tonight when I get home. Thanx

2012-06-11 09:05 wickedweims

Is there anyone available to check out this sighting please x

2012-06-11 09:05 Jumanji - Co-ordinator.South.Yorkshire

Bumped due to a SIGHTING of a spaniel on the beach near Duridge. PLEASE SEE THE POST BELOW FROM WICKEDWEIMS

2012-06-11 09:01 Jumanji - Co-ordinator.South.Yorkshire

Wishing so much that today is the day that Kip is found ! Thankyou so much to all who are helping in the search for him xxx

2012-06-11 08:56 wickedweims

We have just received this
we fished duridge today, for the amble comp, we drove past the ice cream shop to the car park, walked through the dunes across the beach to the rocks. we saw a spaniel running all over the place, it was absolutely filthy, no wonder, if he`s been out a few days, could`nt see anyone with it, but did`nt think it odd til read your post.

2012-06-11 08:47 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Tx Donna...

2012-06-11 08:45 donna123

We are out and about in Ashington today and will be looking for Kip...Fingers crossed he'll be found today xx

2012-06-11 08:08 AlphaJ

So sorry you did not find Kip last night, hopefully more will be found today that will lead you to him, or him to you. Good thing is that there will be a lot of people out and about today, dog wardens, council workers etc, so if he is in Ashington hopefully he will be spotted. I still feel he will be in the area where he was seperated from his family, waiting for them to come and get him. Good luck everyone x Just seen about the laminator, if you have no luck, there will be a one somewhere at work I will be able to get hold of and laminate some posters, let me know if you need me to do this. Anne.

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2012-06-11 07:35 Your-Dog-Walker

We have a small laminator which we are happy for the team to use, but we are down in Leeds so I'm not sure how practical that might be. Very portable if someone wants to collect it.
We spent all day on Saturday up at Druridge Bay in the search for Kip. Never before has any dog touched the hearts of so many. Just look at Twitter, Google+, Facebook & NESSR to name but a few of the sites following Kip's plight. Please share, be aware and, if you can do little else, pray for his safe reunion.

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2012-06-11 07:27 Focusqueen

Have been following this like so many others, am totally in awe of the amazing compassionate people who are out searching so tirelessly, I really hope with all my heart that kip is found soon.

2012-06-11 07:09 acarr

Wish I could help today as this is my area but unfortunately at work. We drove around after we left north seaton last night. My sister works for the farms manager at Alcan. I made them aware last week but will update them of last nights events. They have land and farms dotted all over and they will spread the word. My printer not working but if there isn't one there already the woodhorn grange/qe park attracts a lot of visitors. Feel so much for Sylvia, she must be demented by now. I Will be out looking tonight if needbe. X

2012-06-11 06:56 wickedweims

hopefully today we kind kip, there will be people at car park please call 07850 433719 if you need help

2012-06-11 06:42 Karen

I will walk the route from Ashington to Ellington this morning, by woodhorn and across where the lake is and up through the fields, the back wayxxxCome on Kip show your self x

2012-06-11 05:31 JUDE1

I do hope is not giving false info as this is not funny for the owners yes ok if you see a liver and white springer shout KIP if he has his green vest on it's probs him if you find him don't keep him he does not belong to you call his owners give them good news. Kip stay safe young man xx

2012-06-11 05:15 BBKM

Just got back home, need to get some sleep. I have driven and walked the sighting area's in North Seaton/Ashington where this spaniel has been sighted. If these are genuine sightings I see no reason why it may not be Kip. When Princess told me of the Green Lane sighting I went to it. Its difficult to ignore any possible hoax sightings as you just never know, they could possibly be genuine. The route I took is actually like a ring road of both the river and the Industrial Estate. I went back to the Shades of Green area before I left for home and the gates were open so I drove in and spoke to a lad called Martin who works at Glentons Bakery and he said he will pass the word around about Kip missing. The gates are closed at 8pm so a sighting at 9.45pm confirms the springer was on the outside of the fencing. The smell of freshly baked bread was delicious, so maybe if there is a dog wandering it will return. Sorry I can't make the search at 9am, but good luck to everyone again and lots of hugs for Sylvia as this must be getting really difficult to cope with now. Stay strong both you and Kip.....come on Kip come out, its time to go home xxx

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2012-06-11 03:51 Mrs

Managed to log on from holiday. Too far away to help in search but willing Kip home.

Please can everyone who has logged on to DogLost as a result of this search join the register of helpers, no matter where they are in the country. Other dogs will go missing in the future and DogLost needs all the registered people it can get to bring them home.

Now back to Kip...

2012-06-11 02:56 Springer princess

Hello everyone, such a shame we didnt find Kip tonight.......... I have had a comment on my status on facebook......... how true this is i really dont know, i am trying to find out who mentioned it and saw this, but it was put on by my friends mam.............. i'm really getting confused, as i cannot be sure if people are just seeing springers and saying its him, or making sightings up, giving us false hope, and upsetting his mammy......... so confused, but we should be thinking like a dog, if we were him, where may we possibly go?? anyway.... this is the comment i had........

I think a dog of that description was seen around the weddeburn square, greenlane area yesterday

2012-06-11 01:31 bigdavesdad

Migman 34-great tip-just to let you know that posters were left at the Posties and the Ambulance Station next door-Sylvia has posters and got some for local Fire Stations and Pegswood area-Advice is to use a laminator as the weather hasn't been good for posters-Can anyone supply one to Team Kip?

2012-06-11 01:26 wickedweims

we will be searching again in the morning please if you intend to help contact me
07850 433719 as kips mum wont be around so if you contact me i can tell you areas to cover
once again heartfelt thanks x

2012-06-11 01:17 maggiesmam

I'm going to contact Northumberland council in the morning, see if they can make their refuse & street cleaning teams aware of Kip as someone might spot him that way

2012-06-11 01:17 Springer princess

At Riverside park no sign yet signal dodgy come on Kip where are you bonny lad xxxxxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-11 01:15 maggiesmam

Brilliant turn out, just a shame the info wasn't quite as good as 1st thought. Just got home, work tomorrow but will try to get up after work. Maggie is flat out asleep already! Good luck tomorrow xx

2012-06-11 01:15 Cayugawolf

checked the new industrial estate (Ashwood???) before we headed home. Barry scanned the fields with his night vision scope…..nothing but bunnies and a couple of horses…

2012-06-11 01:00 dogsit38

Great turn out, shame not a positive result though...post office depot, police and ambulance depot all have posters now so if kip is in the area, here's hoping someone will see him!!

2012-06-11 00:56 migman34

I understand this siting was not confirmed but i googled the area and notice there is a royal mail office at the top of the road. Could be a good idea ( if someone is up early) to talk with the postmen/women leaving there. my brother in law is a postie and i know he starts at 4 am early but just a thought xx

2012-06-11 00:33 orpheous87

Oh no! =( How gutting. Good luck tomorrow everyone. I'll be following on here while I'm at work (I'd much rather be able to come and help).

2012-06-11 00:33 Oscar's mum

Sorry it wasn't Kip....we had a good drive around and the turn out was great again. Back to work tomorrow so unable to help but will keep lookin when we're out and about x Good luck to everyone tomorrow!

2012-06-11 00:31 Berrylicious

I live locally and will walk my dog in that area tomorrow x

2012-06-11 00:30 loobeelu

oh no! :( Good luck tomorrow everyone. x

2012-06-11 00:29 Cugisk

That's so sad! Will someone be looking round the industrial estate and its environs in the morning when the search resumes?

2012-06-11 00:24 Berrylicious

Oh noooo.. :-( Poor Sylvia.. My thoughts are with her. Was really praying this was a sighting xxxx

2012-06-11 00:23 wickedweims

It seems like this is not a confirmed sighting again , but it shows people are looking, we are calling it a night tonight as everyone is shattered
Sylvia thanks everyone for the help she has received, people have been amazing
the phone is on 24/7 and we will start again at 9.00 in the morning
In situations like this never underestimate human nature my love to all and everyone who is willing this special lad home safe x

2012-06-11 00:22 Binny

false alarm :(
dont know any other info at the moment tho

2012-06-11 00:19 Gypsy

Yes it is a possibilty AlphaJ. Kip ran off from the beach in the direction of the rocks and sand dunes. Sylvia followed him but by the time she had reached the top, where there is a along straight road (not a main road) where walkers often park, he had vanished. It is possible someone picked him up.

2012-06-11 00:10 AlphaJ

CCTV may help to check out whether it is Kip or not. I am sure Sylvia will recognise him on the CCTV if it is him and possibly see which way he went, or where he could be hiding. He could have sneaked into someones shed and be stuck in there, although I would have thought he would make some noise if he was.

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2012-06-11 00:09 AlphaJ

Wouldn't have thought so with the main roads he would have to cross etc. :( Unless of course someone took him there, it's a possibility.

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2012-06-11 00:06 Gypsy

If Kip was lost early afternoon on Wed, would he have been able to travel that sort of distance to be sighted in this area at 4.30pm?

2012-06-11 00:04 Diane_Leeds

Good luck everyone out there tonight, c'mon Kip lad, let's have you home now!

2012-06-10 23:59 wickedweims

have seen that looking into it now thanks x

2012-06-10 23:59 orpheous87

Just had this reply on twitter from someone who was in the area today:
@orpheous87 was there today no sign perhaps a word with the burger bloke outside of B+Q he sees most things
Not much good at the moment, but if there's no luck tonight it's an idea for tomorrow?

2012-06-10 23:58 Shepherdess

wickedweims - have you see the fb messages - this was a sighting 4.30pm Wednesday

2012-06-10 23:56 AlphaJ

Good luck everyone your dedication is amazing. I really hope you find this special boy soon. xx

2012-06-10 23:56 Poppy & Willow's Mum

Thats great, lets hope they can help

2012-06-10 23:55 wickedweims

Northumberland police have been fantastic I now have the 3 keyholders numbers and will call them

2012-06-10 23:47 orpheous87

Good luck everyone who's out there searching! Ant & Dec have just retweeted my tweet from earlier so maybe, just maybe, they'll have a follower or two who may have seen Kip in the area. Keeping everything crossed that someone spots him tonight.

2012-06-10 23:43 mflbcbb

Aww good luck everyone. Stay safe. Will meet you all whereever you are in the morning after work again. Mum knows the baker there will get her to call them in the morning o see of they have seen the spaniel if you have not had a positive sighting by then x Marny

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2012-06-10 23:41 bairnr

The everything must go fb page states that he was seen in this area at 4.30 on Wednesday x

2012-06-10 23:40 AlphaJ

I see that the sighting at shades of green was on Wednesday at 4.30pm http://www.facebook.com/groups/everythingmustgo/?ref=ts

2012-06-10 23:40 BBKM

Is it next to shades of green and are there allotments near it x

2012-06-10 23:38 wickedweims

If you cant get through on the phone please text i will call you back as i have had 35 phone calls in 20 mins IF I HAVE HAD A MISSED CALL I WILL RING YOU BACK PLEASE BEAR WITH ME x

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2012-06-10 23:37 AlphaJ

It may be worth someone down there speaking to the police or keyholder for shades of green to see if they can get access to any CCTV information. I am pretty sure that area will be well covered by it. Just a thought.

2012-06-10 23:36 wickedweims

We are meeting at b and q shop
which is where we are starting to meet we have notified the police and ambulance station as the ind estate is locked
If kip was to come from behind he can get into the ind estate please let me know 07850 433719 if you are meeting there as it is a huge area to cover so many thanks to everyone

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2012-06-10 23:34 maggiesmam

I'm coming up too, will be about half an hour. If he's found in the meantime can someone please ring me? 07751697191. - Clare. Will bring Maggie & some smelly treats! Xx

2012-06-10 23:34 Poppy & Willow's Mum

More info from Facebook - apparently someone has written a post on everthing must go shop at ashington saying they have see a springer in the ind.esthats as far as I can get when this was put on I dont know

2012-06-10 23:33 Binny

there is a large number od ppl down at the sighting sight now

2012-06-10 23:33 BBKM

am on my way wickedweims xx

2012-06-10 23:33 Oscar's mum

Oscar's Aunt here, his mum and dad are heading down alexandra road, is there anywhere else they can look for you? ie are you mustering somewhere?

2012-06-10 23:28 ESSJ - Area Co-ordinator Rutland

https://www.facebook.com/groups/375368903024/10150923881448025/ or if you want to share this page press the facebook share button above and add your own comment xxx

2012-06-10 23:28 Springer princess

right, i will just come down, am going to go and get changed, and al be down xxxxxxxxx the number i cant get through to xxx

2012-06-10 23:28 hamish&katy

can't go to bed now, been posting about Kip since day 1, can't do much else from down here on the south coast. Please let this be him xxx

2012-06-10 23:28 maggiesmam

I'm not local but can be there in about 24-30mins if you need more helpers?

2012-06-10 23:27 wickedweims

it is a massive area to search we need all the help we can get

2012-06-10 23:27 Sprocket2011

God iv got goosebumps.......fingers crossed

2012-06-10 23:26 Mrs M

Please God let it be Kip x

2012-06-10 23:25 Springer princess

i'm only on rosalind stret, let me know if i can be of any use..... i will bring my springer, al walk up hawthorn road past college, then head towards garden centre!!!!!! 01670 223438 07514 223438 xxxxxxxxx

2012-06-10 23:24 Poppy & Willow's Mum

Facebook link http://www.facebook.com/groups/375368903024/10150923881448025/?notif_t=group_comment_reply#!/groups/375368903024/10150923881448025/?notif_t=group_comment_reply

2012-06-10 23:24 Lisa123

Was just checking Kips page before going to bed now not going to bed but making a strong cup of coffee!! Would love to know how many people are sat refreshing this page right now!! Come on little man let this be you. Good luck to all you lovely people out there searching xx

2012-06-10 23:24 Pat

I'm in bed using my iPhone.No way am I going to go to sleep. Wish I wasn't 200+ miles away or I would be there as well.

2012-06-10 23:23 clarice

How do you get the info on Kip on fb? So i can add it so more people can be made aware of Kip?

2012-06-10 23:22 Oscar's mum

Hubby's putting some clothes back on - will head down Alexandra Road towards B&Q

2012-06-10 23:22 Binny

princess H ive passed ur number on xxx

2012-06-10 23:21 wickedweims

have now spoken to duty sgt they are going to try to find key holder of ind est so we can have access fingers crossed godspeed kip

2012-06-10 23:21 Oscar's mum

We're in Ashington - 5 mins from North Seaton we're willing to help

2012-06-10 23:20 SuzeeBee

Judging by the number of hits on this page there are a huge number of people that can't go to bed including me. Dear Kip you have so many people watching and praying that you are home tonight. Good luck everyone.xxxxx

2012-06-10 23:20 Springer princess

07514 306216 or01670 223438 xxxxxxxxx

2012-06-10 23:20 Poppy & Willow's Mum

Info from Facebook: Lady is trying to find out more info about person who made sighting

2012-06-10 23:20 Spanielgirl

Please god this is Kip. Good luck every one

2012-06-10 23:20 ESSJ - Area Co-ordinator Rutland

bless you PrincessH if you phone 07850 433719 wickedweims can put you in touch with one of the team if they need some more help :)

2012-06-10 23:19 woldsway

Come on Kip we are all willing you home XXX

2012-06-10 23:19 Springer princess

Can anyone tell me if they need me and my springer?????? i dont mind coming out searching......... i know the area realllllyyyyyyyyy well!!!!!! had my horses where that garden centre is now, it used to be grass!!!! xxxxxxxxx

2012-06-10 23:19 Anns

I really wish I was nearer I would bring my spaniels to help

2012-06-10 23:17 whinny

There's 3 willing bodies here about to head up and help with the search :-)

2012-06-10 23:17 Springer princess

pleeeeeeeease ring me 07514 306 216 xxxxxxxxx

2012-06-10 23:17 Springer princess

I may see him on my way, as al be walking up the main road, to north seaton, then cut down near to the garage and then to b&q PLEEEEEEEEASE GIVE ME A RING, MAY BRING MY SPRINGER TOO!!!!! xxxxxxxxx

2012-06-10 23:16 jobadger

God - little boy I hope so much that this is you. Good luck everyone. x

2012-06-10 23:16 Poppy & Willow's Mum

No more info known about person who made sighting

2012-06-10 23:15 Isla's Mum

So hoping this is Kip xx

2012-06-10 23:14 Alig

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2012-06-10 23:14 Springer princess

PLEEEEEEEEEEASE RING MEEEEEE!!!!!!!! AM ONLY NEAR THE FLOWER PARK, I CAN COME AND HELP, 07514 306216 AM IN MA PJ'S BUT AL COME DOWN!!!!!!!!!!

2012-06-10 23:14 BBKM

God just googled this area, hoping Kip is so clever, he has been able to stay safe when the tide has come in, through his hearing, recognising how close the water is getting, then walking on the beaches or even just following the sound of the ocean, keeping close to it. Please let this be him, please God, I am praying for you Sylvia and Kip xx

2012-06-10 23:14 Poppy & Willow's Mum

Asked on Facebook if there is anymore contact info of person who made the sighting

2012-06-10 23:12 loobeelu

i can't go to bed now, despite how tired i am!! I have to wait for news of this springer :) Berrylicious / Bazil...can you text me if there is news? thanks. Lucy

2012-06-10 23:11 Shereen

Come on Kip!

2012-06-10 23:08 bairnr

Please let it be Kip x Come on honey your mummy needs you home with her x

2012-06-10 23:05 cani1

I too wonder who saw him . Why didn't they call him over even if they didn't know he were missing i couldn't leave a dog straying . But thats just me .

2012-06-10 23:05 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

https://www.facebook.com/groups/375368903024/ DOGLOST NORTH EAST AREAS

This is the link to the posts, I have asked the poster if they can update Kip's DogLost page. x

2012-06-10 23:04 bigdavesdad

message from bigdavesdad. they have met up at the industrial estate and are searching

2012-06-10 23:03 Alig

Here is hoping xx come on Kip let it be you xx

2012-06-10 23:03 poppy

Please let this be kip.come on bonny boy your mum needs you back safe and well x

2012-06-10 23:03 wickedweims

kips mum is there but its a huge area can anyone who is there please call me so i can arrange a meeting point
07850 433719

2012-06-10 23:02 AnnieSparky

Hoping so much lovely Kip is found......good luck everyone and fingers crossed xx

2012-06-10 23:02 loobeelu

come on Team Kip!! i wish i was still there to help you. Sorry i had to come home. Hugs to Sylvia. x

2012-06-10 23:02 cani1

Hubby called , there are lots of people out looking but no joy yet. They will be looking a bit further a field as well as if its been an hour since he could of wandered a bit further.

2012-06-10 23:02 Berrylicious

God I hope this is Kip xxx

2012-06-10 23:01 BBKM

Am I needed, do we want lots of people searching the area with it being over an hour since sighted, can I ask who saw this dog x

2012-06-10 23:00 Anns

Come on boy let it be you xxx

2012-06-10 22:58 bairnr

I'm in Scotland and mummy to an 8 year old blind springer, I've been keeping up to date with all your hard work. I can't imagine what Sylvia and everyone involved has been going through. I so hope that this is Kip. Sending prayers and good luck thoughts x

2012-06-10 22:58 Janey

There is direct access down to the river up the road from shades of green he may have made his way there or come from that direction

2012-06-10 22:56 Poppy & Willow's Mum

Spotted at 9.45 tonight

2012-06-10 22:55 Poppy & Willow's Mum

Facebook: 9.45 tonight

2012-06-10 22:55 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Good luck Team Kip fingers crossed he is back home soon. xxx

2012-06-10 22:54 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

POSTED on DOGLOST NORTH EAST AREAS FACEBOOK 30 mins ago:

A customer has told me tonight that there is a springer spaniel roaming around the north seaton ind.est ne63 could this be KIP?

ITS ABOUT 8 MILES FROM DURIDGE BAY SORRY CANT GET THERE TONIGHT BUT CAN IN THE MORNING

Its where shades of green is at north seaton ashington

I was told about 9.45 tonight

2012-06-10 22:53 Barneysmum

Waiting with baited breath....really hope its Kip xx

2012-06-10 22:52 whinny

Do we know how long ago this dog was spotted in the industrial estate?

2012-06-10 22:52 kirstmc

All fingers, toes and paws crossed! Please let it be Kip X

2012-06-10 22:51 Diane_Leeds

I really should be in bed, but can't until I know if this is Kip!! Toes and fingers crossed!!

2012-06-10 22:50 ESSJ - Area Co-ordinator Rutland

oh please please be Kip xxx

2012-06-10 22:50 Poppy & Willow's Mum

I should be going to bed - up early in the morning but I can't until I know if this is Kip. Lets hope it is xxx

2012-06-10 22:48 DogLostMillypod (Chris) - Administrative Volunteer

fingers and paws crossed here to.

2012-06-10 22:46 Lal

Good Luck acarr, hope this is Kip!

2012-06-10 22:46 Binny

Trevor on his way up ther after a message from Sylvia
fingers crossed xxxxxxxx

2012-06-10 22:45 jo

...fingers crossed

2012-06-10 22:45 wickedweims

At least 6 or 7 people on way up to see if this is our lad

2012-06-10 22:44 Janey

There is a pet shop and bakers just up from shades of green through the car park - interesting smells

2012-06-10 22:44 cani1

We live in Stakeford , hubby is heading over there now to look around the industrial estate , hopefully its him .

2012-06-10 22:44 whinny

Keeping everything crossed!

2012-06-10 22:44 Anns

Please,Please, please be Kip xx

2012-06-10 22:43 orpheous87

Fingers crossed that this is what we've all been hoping for!

2012-06-10 22:42 ESSJ - Area Co-ordinator Rutland

good luck guys, whose ever this lad/lass is they should be home and not out roaming, hoping they stay safe x x x

2012-06-10 22:42 Gypsy

Please let it be Kip x

2012-06-10 22:40 Poppy & Willow's Mum

More info from Rose on Facebook - ITS ABOUT 8 MILES FROM DURIDGE BAY

2012-06-10 22:39 Poppy & Willow's Mum

More info from Facebook Its where shades of green is at north seaton ashington

2012-06-10 22:38 acarr

On way up now please ring 07795473977 if more details come in

2012-06-10 22:37 wickedweims

bigdavesdad as well as kips owner on there way

2012-06-10 22:36 wickedweims

dogsit pls call me

2012-06-10 22:35 wickedweims

rose please call me 07850 433719

2012-06-10 22:35 dogsit38

I'm from Newbiggin...will head there now if you want me to check it out???

2012-06-10 22:35 acarr

On way up now

2012-06-10 22:34 dogsit38

New to dog lost......all because of Kip. Been all over the last few days,with my binoculars, just wishing I had seen Kip. Re posted on facebook to keep him fresh on everyone's mind..here's hoping for a positive outcome!!!

2012-06-10 22:33 jo

..the post is on 'doglost northeast' fb site, maybe on others now but trying to find out more..there is obvs. def a springer roaming around in that area

2012-06-10 22:33 wickedweims

near newbiggin only approx 5 miles from where kip went missing

2012-06-10 22:32 wickedweims

there is a springer wandering in the ind estate please can anyone check it out please let me know if you can

2012-06-10 22:30 acarr

I can go up if someone can tell me more details

2012-06-10 22:28 Poppy & Willow's Mum

This has just been posted on Facebook - A customer has told me tonight that there is a springer spaniel roaming around the north seaton ind.est ne63 could this be KIP?

2012-06-10 22:27 BBKM

So happy and relieved for Sylvia and her family that it wasn't Kip, but sad for the sheep RIP little one....I personally think if Kip got out of the water and off the beach his sense of smell and hearing will kick in even greater when realising that he is lost, just like any other lost dog. He will want to try and get home, he will certainly be able to recognise familiar sounds and smell, that will guide him in the right direction, but obviously he will be hindered by not having sight, bumping into things blocking his way and causing him to maybe do Uturns and backtrack etc but he may still try. He knows the feel of concrete, paths and roads are quite straight, and knows grass, sand, and water. If he is hungry the smell of food will surely tempt him to move. BBQ's essential. This is the crucial question, will he keep trying or lay low because he is blind? If he does manage to get through the fields and woods heading in his home direction, yes he has a busy road to cross. For him to get safely across that road, this will depend really what time of day he gets to it and just how much of a clever boy he is and believe me, some dogs are exceptionally clever. Most lost dogs with sight tend to travel at dusk and dawn when it cools down, and its not too dark, and much quieter, will Kip be any different? I have been up there most nights and that A1068 road does go really quiet during the night. I have sat up there at the roadside near various points mostly Country Park watching and hoping he will come through the hedges or even wander out of the main entrance. Until we get a positive sighting that is very quickly reported to us, and will tell us just how far he has travelled, we will have to carry on as we have been. If this Warkwith sighting is Kip then he really is a very clever boy. Is there anyone available with expert knowledge of how a blind dog reacts to certain situations with any insight. Come on Kip we have to get you home safe to you family, we need to know where you are. Brilliant work again today by everyone on Team Kip xx

2012-06-10 22:20 linda

Hi how did Kip go missing ? did he bolt? or just wander off ? could someone have taken him? i have look through post and cant see anything about it. Did he have good recall.

2012-06-10 22:18 acarr

Been around cresswell area, druridge just in case kip comes this way altho i dont think he will. Just would hate to think he had. At work tomorro but can come out tomorro night if needbe, fingers crossed its not needed tho. Hopefully the messages sent to warkworth area may bring more good news.

2012-06-10 21:49 Mrs M

I can't come tomorrow but I will be back up on Tuesday if necessary. Really hoping and praying that he's found before then though! I've also emailed Chris Evans and asked him to spread the word on tomorrow's breakfast show.

2012-06-10 21:49 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

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2012-06-10 21:48 Millys Mum

What a brilliant response and SO many decent folk all rooting for dear Kip. A huge big THANK YOU to wicked weims pulling out all the stops, as usual and to Owl & Wispa for travelling all that way. I don't recall ever seeing so many peeps on board but it just goes to show how very precious this lovely lad is. Thank you from me to EVERYONE who have joined the search. Hoping tomorrow will bring the news we've all been waiting for. Good Luck xx

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2012-06-10 21:43 ***Cassie***

Hope you all keep positive and find them he is sat somewere cosied up just waiting to be found, keep searching through all nuts and crannys

2012-06-10 21:40 kimberley66

I have been following events since Kip went missing and have drove the back roads up to Warkworth several times this week hoping to find him. I have every faith that he will be found safe and well. Come on Kip lad show yourself. You're going to have a home coming like no-ones ever seen.

2012-06-10 21:39 wickedweims

the search will resume in the morning at 9.00 at the same place
everyone welcome

2012-06-10 21:36 sally

What time is team Kip meeting tomorrow ? and will it still be at the car park ?

2012-06-10 21:33 Anns

Pat I agree if they receive a good few e-mails they are more than likely to do something to help

2012-06-10 21:32 ESSJ - Area Co-ordinator Rutland

Thanks Elaine xxx

2012-06-10 21:31 ***Cassie***

I have never been a lover of twitter but for stories such as this it is excellant to get the word out. Has anyone emailed dog mags??

2012-06-10 21:29 orpheous87

Cassiehagger, I'm doing the same as you. I've had retweets from Millie Mackintosh & Gemma Gregory from Made In Chelsea, Georgia Horsley (former Miss England/Danny McFly's girlfriend), Lucy Dillon (an author who loves dogs) as well as Dogs Trust, Walk With Boomer & Petz Kitchen, plus other followers of theirs retweeting too. Tom Felton from Harry Potter retweeted someone else's tweet about Kip too, so the message is being spread far & wide :) Let's hope it helps bring him home!

2012-06-10 21:29 Stella's Dad

Since following this yesterday whilst at work in the 44t truck, I have constantly kept an eye on the thread while I've been at home today, or out and logging in using my mobile, and when I see the effort that everyone has given, it just shows what kind natured people you all are.

I pray that all of your efforts come to fruition, and will keep on looking in tomorrow when I'm at work, and could be in any part of the country.

'Team Kip' is very fitting.

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2012-06-10 21:27 Elaine

Have emailed Warkworth Parish Council the link to this page, to see if they can spread word, provide info on whether CCTV can help etc.

2012-06-10 21:27 Pat

Anns...I sent an email to Daybreak this morning.The more the merrier.I hope they mention Kip.I also emailed the Daily Mail, the Daily Mirror and the Daily Express.I also emailed Tyne Tees TV. I do hope more publicity is given to the search for Kip.There will still be many people who are unaware of him being lost.

2012-06-10 21:26 carling210

Warkworth, I see it has a castle with a tower & with binoculars would give you a birds eye view of Warkworth & the surrounding country side.

2012-06-10 21:26 ***Cassie***

More retweets of graham swan and john welsh and getting plenty of retweets from people that follow them, cant help with the search but thought by getting celebs to tweet will get more of a audience

2012-06-10 21:24 Unknown

What terrific work. Let's home tomorrow brings some really good news.

2012-06-10 21:20 Sylvie

Have a friend lives in caravan at Warkworth by beach, just going to phone her to ask her to keep a lookout as she is always walking on beach.

2012-06-10 21:20 Anns

I dont know if it will do any good but I have just sent an e-mail to Daybreak to see if they will cover the story or do something to help find the beautiful boy xxx

2012-06-10 21:20 maggiesmam

Well said Jayne. My heart goes out to Sylvia, & I know everyone wants to do as much as they can to help

2012-06-10 21:17 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Slvia you are an inspiration to us all...your dedication this week has been amazing...you are out there every day....you have been through the found springer...so close by...that we all thought it would be Kip...then the dissappointment when it was a female....the nerve racking report today about a possible drowned dog...that with you looking into it was a sheep....we are all gunning for you....try to get some sleep...I know you will feel guilty about it...but you need it...team Kip are there for you.

2012-06-10 21:16 Peggysparlour

Big Davies dad am sure everyone is so gratefull for all your help your a star x

2012-06-10 21:13 bigdavesdad

Just on the tic-Nikki and I followed the advised route last night and although we saw a few movements they turned out to be Rabbits and nesting birds-however it was worth doing and if I can get time over the week I will ask toborrow it again-unfortunately I'm at my full time post in Cramlington on Mon and Tuesday-6til 8-Like I said though its still fantastic that everyone is so positive because KIP is going to be found with people like you all working so hard-keep up the effort

2012-06-10 21:04 bigdavesdad

Hi Peggysparlour-unfortunately I am on call all night in another area having to be 5 mins from my station and got down last night because we had enough peeps for me to do it "unofficially"in my own time which I was really happy to do . I work both full and part time 120 hrs per week I can't get away plus I'm also a Union Steward and am away tomorrow.I have given Kate details of the Fire Service number etc and I'm sure they will consider any requests but it depends on local stations if they have any spares to send and whether it can be allowed by the Duty Manager
I'm nghts on full time tomorrow and Tuesday but will come down between nightshifts with my labs who met KIP on a sponsored walk a couple of weeks back-I can only advise that you ask about the TIC but it will depend on who is available spare nearer the search area.

2012-06-10 20:59 Springer princess

I am away to bed as the early school runs start again tomorrow, will be back on in the morning, to hopefully see news that Kip is home safe and sound xxxxxxx

2012-06-10 20:59 Spanielgirl

A friends dog was lost recently, it too was only transported to place it was lost by car. It had never walked there. This dog did find its way home and the owner is positive it was done by smell using smell landmarks to get home,it was quite remarkable. So the hope that he is making his way home is not impossible.

2012-06-10 20:56 DogLostAngus

extra alerts gone to NE65,66 & NE19

2012-06-10 20:53 Melanie G

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2012-06-10 20:53 Poppy & Willow's Mum

I'm new to doglost but Kip has really tugged at my heart, he is a really special dog. I have read all the comments through my tears and hope with all my heart he is found safe and well very soon. I so wish I could help but I live too far away but please keep up the good work everyone xxxx

2012-06-10 20:53 paddycarr

"Quote" Is the fireman going back down tonight with the TIC does anyone know ?
UnQuote" Ian would of went home from work at the end of his shift and picked up Bigdave.....he will be out there now searching, his wife was there for this mornings search, amazing committed couple who i have the honour to call friends.

2012-06-10 20:51 wickedweims

To everyone who is looking for Kip, just a brief clip of his life before he came into the care of NESSR 2 co ords from doglost springer jane and shereen rescued him and transported him to the wonderful NESSR who do amazing work with all dogs not just springers. Cynthia the boss of nessr has a amazing ability with dogs of any kind.
Within a couple of months with nessr care he went to sylvia,
He ia a amazing awesome boy who brings joy into my heart everytime I see him please stay safe kip we will find you

2012-06-10 20:49 Cugisk

Don't know the area at all. Wondering if Amble and Warkworth are in the area that Kip belongs to. Also how is Belle without him - is she helping to find him?

2012-06-10 20:48 ***Cassie***

Had some celebrity retweets of Kirsty Gallagher, Sam Ricketts and Ryan Sidebottom

2012-06-10 20:44 Jill

Back home and back to work tomorrow, posters printed and will be spreading the word. So pleased that the body was a sheep (RIP sheep) and not Kip. Really hope that Warkworth is a step closer. As always great work from the people on dogslost. Some amazing people that are there when needed x

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2012-06-10 20:44 Gypsy

You could be right Karen..the main concern with this is he would then have to cross some busy roads. Mo..the impression I got from Sylvia was that Kip does extremely well despite his blindness x

2012-06-10 20:42 Nicola lab mum

Whilst the thought of any animal being hurt upsets me, I am so glad it was not Kip. I'm at work tomorrow however will have some time for a walk around later in the evening however hoping I won't be needed!!

2012-06-10 20:40 Berrylicious

So pleased it wasn't Kip.. Fingers are still crossed x

2012-06-10 20:39 orpheous87

SO glad to come back on here and find out that it wasn't Kip! Hope he shows himself soon.

2012-06-10 20:38 Pat

Has Warkworth got any CCTV cameras?

2012-06-10 20:37 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Have let Owl and Whisper know...they are getting their strength up after many expeditions this week to join the army of fantastic Team Kip...

2012-06-10 20:36 mo

Has Sylvia given any idea of his capabilities as far as getting around on his own. We know he is blind but these dogs must have special senses. We would obviously think he would go into a blind panic but I am sure this is not the case is it. Does she think he will be able to make his way home. God speed Kip we are all drowning in tears. xxx

2012-06-10 20:35 foxy

I have been following kips story on facebook and watching this page so pleased it was sheep and not kip thoughts r with his family so hope hes found soon come on kip everyone its hoping u show your face soon xx

2012-06-10 20:35 Karen

does Kip live around Warkworth?

2012-06-10 20:35 Peggysparlour

Is the fireman going back down tonight with the TIC does anyone know ?

2012-06-10 20:34 Goldenfrodo

I'm so relieved its not Kip - sorry for the sheep though.

Kate (wickedweims) you are doing such a fantastic job in searching for Kip. I wish I was nearer to help.

Thinking and praying for you all. xx

2012-06-10 20:34 Karen

Kips sense of smell must be highly acute so maybe he can smell the air - the car windows might of been open sometimes. Familiar field / water smells to him - just a thought - he might be smelling the air to get home rather than the ground.

2012-06-10 20:33 Peggysparlour

So pleased it was a sheep , walkworth sounds promising come on kip where are you ..........will be down tommorrow afternoon with the dogs but hopefully some good news tonight xxx

2012-06-10 20:33 Anns

Ok thanks Gypsy. Just a thought as we walked our springer when she was young to a park and she got spooked and ran off and when we got hom e she was waiting on the doorstep.

2012-06-10 20:32 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

TG...

2012-06-10 20:30 Gypsy

Hi Anns. We discussed this earlier today but Sylvia always drives Kip to his walk, so we thought it unlikely he would be able to make his way from Druridge beach back home...but you never know! x

2012-06-10 20:28 hayley

Phew, and the search for our beloved Kip goes on. Come on Kip time to come home baby xxxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-10 20:27 Gypsy

Phew!! Very relieved its not Kip x

2012-06-10 20:27 maggiesmam

So relieved that it's a sheep, sorry for the poor sheep tho. I will see if I can get finished early tomorrow to come up & join in the search again & will ask my brother to check Warkworth on his way home from work. x

2012-06-10 20:26 Anns

Does anyone know how far the beach is from his home. Could he be making his way back?

2012-06-10 20:26 Jill Bee

So relieved it wasn't kip - very sad for the poor sheep though :( BUT there is still hope! Come on Kip we are all waiting for you xxx

2012-06-10 20:26 Pat

I am so relieved it wasn't Kip. Let's hope he is still lying low somewhere.I really feel for Sylvia.Her emotions must be all over the place.

2012-06-10 20:24 Barneysmum

Sad for the poor little sheep, but it does give us hope that Kip is still out there trying to find his way home. Wish we were still up there on holiday, we would certainly be taking a trip to Warkworth. Keep hoping xxx

2012-06-10 20:24 paddycarr

Tears of joy that it was a Sheep, ashamed to say that realy, however, i feel as if Kip is part of my family now to go with my loopy doodle, never met him yet, but will soon wont we Team Kip?

2012-06-10 20:22 Julie B

I was just thinking the same thing Gee - did he have the hi-viz coat still on ? I have been watching Kips page from day one. I am down on the South Coast so too far away to be of any proper help - but I hope and pray that this gorgeous boy is found safe and well. All you kind hearted people out there searching for him are proper angels. xxx

2012-06-10 20:21 Anns

Poor sheep, but thank god it's wasn't Kip. Come home now boy xxx

2012-06-10 20:20 Unknown

Just read it was a sheep..while I feel sorry that it died I am so happy it gives hope that Kip is still ok and out there xx

2012-06-10 20:19 Unknown

I so feel for Kip and his family and am praying that it will all be a good outcome.......and maybe he did make his way back in land x

2012-06-10 20:18 Alig

Come on camp Kip positive thinking maybe warkworth ! xxx

2012-06-10 20:18 Gking

This wasnt the dog that has already been found either? One they thought was kip? They didnt say anything about his hi viz jacket n if it had one on? I thought he would of still had it on within 6 hours but i guess depends where he went! I hope all these positive sightings is kip.
Yay!!! Very good news! I bet sylvia is so releaved. Very happy! Come on kip now its your turn to show your face.

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2012-06-10 20:18 wickedweims

ITS A SHEEP HAVE JUST FOUND THE BODY OF A SHEEP

2012-06-10 20:17 paddycarr

Kip must be on his way to pick up the Olympic flame in Alnwick, Get home NOW!!!!!! see your mam and the other thousands of concerned people, kidding aside, i am at work all next week at Seaton Delavel, however, if anyone wants my Mobile no i can come at the drop of a hat for any sightings or other essential aid or searchs, phone number to co-ordinators just ask me.

2012-06-10 20:16 ESSJ - Area Co-ordinator Rutland

Angus is sending out alerts now- hopefully we may get more news to confirm or deny a stray Springer in Warkworth-please share if you know anyone in the area.The message as i have received it:Hey, I saw a dog that looked the double of Kip in Warkworths main street on its own on Friday at about 8.30pm - we werent aware of him being missing and thought the owner may have had him off leash. Hope this helps a bit x No probs, he was sniffing a flowerbed as I drove by so couldnt tell you in what way he was heading im afraid! The dog had the same markings as Kip did mind you.*edit* (THIS DOG WAS NOT WEARING A JACKET )Got my eyes peeled for him x

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2012-06-10 20:15 Gypsy

Just got home after spending the day with Team Kip and what a great bunch of people, felt like I'd known them for ages! After searching for several hours with one of my own dogs, I had the priviledge of meeting Sylvia's other NEESR Springer Belle - such a gorgeous girl x

Hoping and praying the body found is not Kip. Stay strong Sylvia...thinking of you xx

2012-06-10 20:15 wickedweims

Elaine thanks for that we have managed to get hold of a boat and we are checking other areas now that a body could be in one of the sheltered bay near the pier
x

2012-06-10 20:13 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Yes being done now...

2012-06-10 20:12 Elaine

I'm seeing the comments relating to Amble. Did you manage to contact the Harbour Master? If there is any way I can be of help please let me know.
Elaine - Amble Town Council

2012-06-10 20:09 Stationmistress

I took a poster to Warkworth village shop but don't know if it is in the window or now inside on their portable notice board - I'll put one in my car as well now. We don't have dogs 'on there own' in Warkworth so I am very disappointed that this person didn't investigate further.

2012-06-10 20:06 Springer princess

Ooooohh!!!! fingers crossed!!!!!! xxxxxxxx

2012-06-10 20:01 ESSJ - Area Co-ordinator Rutland

Mot wanting to raise hopes too far but i have just had a message from a lady on facebook saying she saw a dog with the same markings as Kip on his own on friday evening around 8.30pm in the main street of Warkworth, Please can we have email alerts resending to NE65 and someone to poster if possible just in case this May have been Kip and he May still be out there. xxx

2012-06-10 19:57 paddycarr

Quote'Not sure if she's called, but the lady has replied on facebook:

it was in the sheltered part inside the area surrounded by the piers at Amble. It was on the rocks on the INSIDE not the side next to the sea, about half way along the walkway between the big house on its own and the lighthouse at the end of the pier. But INSIDE, NOT the sea side of the pier. hope you understand what I mean.Unquote
I think this is the area known as 'Little Shore' in Amble.

2012-06-10 19:55 mac'smyboy

just joined lost dog i would love to join search tomorrow but i have other commitments at min but i have printed poster and i will put it in my car and try to put few in shops around bedlington xxx come home kip xxxx

2012-06-10 19:53 Sambazza

yesterday when i was looking @ about 20:20 i saw a little hole near where kip has thought to have been sleeping. it is near the ledge about 5 meters behind the bush it is not big enough for him to get down, but it is best trying some sniffer dogs to check the hole and see if kip has been near it!

best wishes,

Aaron, wallsend.

thinking of you kip! :)

2012-06-10 19:52 andrew

glad you arrived home safeley lucy bracken @murphy and you 2 bazil times like this brings a lot ov people together from all walks ov life just been new to doglost i am amazed the amount ov support and help that has been generated over the last few days meeting people who have been involed alot longer in this great organisation a now would not think twice to go and help look 4 a lost dog after the experience i have had now all a want is the happy ending that kip comes home safe and well

2012-06-10 19:43 hello janey

I so hope this isnt our lovely Kip.....but this is how my dog was found 8 days later,,and he was starving,,worn out,,but still alive!! dont give up hope just yet ;-)

2012-06-10 19:42 Peggysparlour

Been away for day just logged on gutted to hear he has not been found yet , really upset about the latest feeds . I prey it is seal or something . Thinking of Sylvia and all team kip out looking xx

2012-06-10 19:39 Berrylicious

Loobeelu, so lovely to meet you., hope you r not to exhausted.. Keeping everything crossed for Sylvia. Take care x

2012-06-10 19:38 Ruth

Not sure if she's called, but the lady has replied on facebook:

it was in the sheltered part inside the area surrounded by the piers at Amble. It was on the rocks on the INSIDE not the side next to the sea, about half way along the walkway between the big house on its own and the lighthouse at the end of the pier. But INSIDE, NOT the sea side of the pier. hope you understand what I mean.

Edited to add: Ok just seen that Wickedweim is aware of this

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2012-06-10 19:35 loobeelu

We're back in Ayrshire, Scotland and just wanted to say thanks to everyone for being so generous and friendly over the last 24 hrs during our time with Team Kip. True friends have been made. Sending our love to Sylvia and the rest of the team there, I do hope that Kip is found soon. Lucy, Bracken & Murphy. x

2012-06-10 19:31 Berrylicious

Wickedweim, I have put your message on the ladies comment on the Ashington page.. Hope she rings you x

2012-06-10 19:29 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Come on everyone on team kip keep your spirits up....If someone ...infact many people thought it could be a lamb...it was probably because of the colour...I being Welsh have never seen a liver and white lamb...I have seen white and I have seen black.

2012-06-10 19:27 wickedweims

We have been out in a boat and are waiting for the high tide again , there was a body of a seal on the rocks and the fishing boats will check on there return we are checking the gullies now there is no sign of kips body but what i really need is contact from anybody who saw this body on the rocks last night to confirm the location the telephone number is 07850 433719

2012-06-10 19:26 Springer princess

IS THERE ANY NEWS YET??? feels like its taking hours sat here waiting, hoping praying its NOT KIP xxxxxx

2012-06-10 19:21 animal lover

I would like to second what you have said about Wickedweims, she is doing an absolutely amazing job. Also the whole Team Kip. Positive thoughts coming your way to find Kip xxxx

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2012-06-10 19:21 Karen

I have put poster up in Ellington Village shop and Post Office and on Notice boards will do library tomorrow. I hope it is not Kip at Amble - my heart goes out to Kip and his family. I keep crying about this - please be found xxxxxx

2012-06-10 19:17 Springer princess

Oh my lord!!! I sooooo hope this is a false alarm and not the little Kip......... thinking of you all its a little tense waiting for news...... come on Kip, we know this cant be you!!! xxxxxxxxx

2012-06-10 19:12 Spanielgirl

Have been thinking about Kip all day. I'm in Edinburgh and couldn't come that far south but did take myself down to Dunbar for a walk along the beach there to have a look. I know this is silly and far to far north but couldn't feel I was doing nothing. Like every one else I am refreshing this page every couple of minutes but can't see much through the tears. Hoping and praying this is not Kip.

2012-06-10 19:11 orpheous87

Hoping and praying that this isn't Kip. Please turn up somewhere safe, Kip!

2012-06-10 19:10 DogLostLostdogs ScotlandSable - Regional Co-ordinator - Scotland

Wickedweims - I just want to say that you have done an absolutely brilliant job in co-ordinating the search for KIP. You have pulled out all the stops to make sure that everything that could be done, is being done and has been done. A million gold stars to you.
Whatever happens now,it is not for the want of trying to find Kip, thanks to you Kate (wickedweims)and to all the people who have put thier lives on hold to try to find this lovely boy.

2012-06-10 19:07 Mr chad

Mr chad is Our own 3 year old springer we spent over 2 hours up at the beach and dunes today, and seen first hand the many other people all looking and hoping to find kip and reunite him with his owner. I am praying this is not kip and he is found safe and well! I have refreshed this page over and over again over the last few days morning, noon and night hoping for good news and sitting here now with a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes at the thought of this being the beautiful kip :o(

2012-06-10 18:58 sausages

We are both praying so hard that this isn't Kip. Positive thoughts going to Sylvia and everyone else up there.

2012-06-10 18:55 mo

My hesrt has been heavy since hearing about Kip. Had two pointers we lost 7 years ago and to lose them naturally was devastating can't begin to imagine how Sylvia is feeling at this moment. I could not have coped as she has so far. Hugs to all who have tried to find Kip so far.

2012-06-10 18:53 jobadger

My thoughts are with you all. I hope for some positive news and stay safe all of you. x

2012-06-10 18:51 wickedweims

We have managed to get a boatowner to go and check out the area as it is difficult to get to,there is a man made walkway that is situated above some gullies that are now being checked out

2012-06-10 18:46 poppy

I am writing this in tears i have been hoping and praying for this beautifull boy to be found please god dont let this be kip hoping this news is a false alarm.

2012-06-10 18:44 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Please everyone dont let exhaustion and speculation get in the way of looking for Kip...I dont use facebook...as do alot of our doglost helpers and we have had confusion before where important posts are not put on doglost but the people putting them on facebook believe they are contacting us...its hard enough monitoring all the dogs on here...let alone other posts on other sites...so thanks are to Viv for alerting us...and its being checked out now.

2012-06-10 18:42 Connel

Sitting here with the Boss of NESSR (Cynthia) who is hoping, because there is enough upset over Kip to start with, that this poor woman is not going to get slated over something she saw last night and in all probability was not aware that Kip was missing but is glad that it has been reported now as it is another avenue we can follow up on. Hoping and praying that it is not Kip.

2012-06-10 18:35 Jill Bee

We've been out looking for Kip this afternoon. Hoping that this is a false alarm but sorry for whoever the body belonged to. Shame the lady didn't think to report it earlier but we can't change that. Trying to stay positive.

2012-06-10 18:32 maggiesmam

Hayley she did know, if you look at the post she'd posted at 9.45am yesterday asking if there was any sign of Kip & there were NESSR posts about him so it wasn't like there weren't any contact details

2012-06-10 18:29 hayley

To be fair to the lady who posted, she may not have been aware that Kip was missing until she stumbled across the Ashington lost cats/dogs page. She did the right thing in letting us know but perhaps she is not aware of 'doglost' as we all are. We need to spread the good work of 'Doglost' for their fantastic work, not only for Kip but for all the other little 'losties' Positive thoughts now for 'Kip' xxx

2012-06-10 18:29 Viv

Just checked this posting out from this lady can't think why no one was informed for it to be checked out .. but will keep an eye out on that page now ( did not even know it excisted ) .. hope to hear that it was a false alarm & nothing will check back later to see

2012-06-10 18:24 wickedweims

Hi Viv it was me you spoke to i am not a doglost cord just been liason for the search for kip.again for the life of me cant understand why oh why this wasnt posted last night when it was first seen

2012-06-10 18:19 Alig

I cannot understand why the comment was written all those hours after ?

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2012-06-10 18:18 maggiesmam

I am praying this isn't Kip but annoyed with the person who posted that as she knew Kip was missing & hasn't informed anyone of what she saw last night! (Not you Viv) I meant the lady who posted it on ashington lost dogs)

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2012-06-10 18:17 Viv

hi .. just spoke to doglost co-ordinator re this not sure where this notice was placed or even a link to it but thought it needed to be posted to be checked out i'm hoping it is'nt Kip told that Sylvia is away down to check this out fingers crossed it's not ...
thoughts are with Sylvia & her family at this upsetting time x

2012-06-10 18:15 wickedweims

Thanks for that link it is reported on there last night thanks x

2012-06-10 18:10 Spottylove

I think I may have found the link for the group,Praying so hard that this isn't gorgeous Kip xx
http://www.facebook.com/groups/ashingtonlostcatsanddogs/

2012-06-10 18:08 Barneysmum

We are praying its not Kip, and thinking of you x

2012-06-10 18:08 Nicola lab mum

Hoping this is not poor Kip but know all leads need to be checked out. Thoughts are with Sylvia and can not even start to understand how she feels at this moment xx

2012-06-10 18:06 DogLostLostdogs ScotlandSable - Regional Co-ordinator - Scotland

Viv Do you PLEASE have a link to this page re- your comment below?? Ashington lost dogs and cats page

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2012-06-10 18:06 Ruth

I'm too far away to help in the search for the lovely Kip, but have been following his page since the beginning. Hoping and praying that this isn't him and thinking of his family and all the people who have been working so hard to find him xx

2012-06-10 18:04 Cafeboss

Please do not let this be Kip i feel sick with the thought x

2012-06-10 18:01 Alig

thoughts are with you all. Hope it isnt Kip x Alison and steve with the bedlingtons xxx

2012-06-10 18:01 BBKM

I am shaking, please, please don't be Kip xx

2012-06-10 18:00 Anns

Please god dont let this be the beautiful baby Kip xx

2012-06-10 17:56 hayley

Praying so hard this this isn't beautiful 'Kip' . Please come home baby xxx

2012-06-10 17:56 kirstmc

Hoping and praying this is not Kip, thinking of all involved especially Sylvia X

2012-06-10 17:54 Gking

Praying and fingers crossed this isnt kip! Thinking of you sylvia! X

2012-06-10 17:52 Berrylicious

Please let this not be Kip xxxx Thinking of you Sylvia x

2012-06-10 17:49 wickedweims

mel is on her way down to the pier now she is meeting sylvia there praying this isnt kip

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2012-06-10 17:44 wickedweims

does any body have a link to this page please

2012-06-10 17:41 wickedweims

Am trying to contact Amble Harbourmaster now

2012-06-10 17:38 wickedweims

can anybody who has seen this please call so i can pinpoint the place

2012-06-10 17:34 wickedweims

will get this checked out thanks
x

2012-06-10 17:31 Viv

Sorry my husband & i have'nt been able to come down today but are hoping today is the day that Kip is recovered safely ... one of our husky mushing friends has posted on our FB page the following posting perhaps someone could just have a look & check this out just to rule it out i pray to god its not Kip & that he is just hiding out on the beach area or in the druridge park somewhere ....

copied from Ashington lost dogs and cats page……I can't go up today but could someone check this out pleaseSheila Sheriff me and hubby had a stroll around Amble Pier last night...lying on the rocks west side of the pier that is nearest to the sea was a body of an animal...whether it was a large lamb or a dog we dont know, but people were passing and saying "is it a dog? or a sheep?" Nobody could tell for sure and you couldnt get to it for a better look. Am hoping to God it was a sheep :(

2012-06-10 17:27 Cafeboss

I am new to dog lost but have joined since hearing about Kip. I am checking all the time for updates i just hope and pray little Kip is found as soon as possible. I have a Springer and would be broken hearted if lost her.

2012-06-10 17:15 ***Cassie***

Been keeping a close eye on this story since it broke and it turned out that my fiancee dad lost his dog today luckily found her again. Honestly dont give up hope and search every nut and cranny. Tara Was found in the next field along from were she lost. That field has been covered loads today trying to look for her and shouting just goes to show they go into a state of shock and wont necessarily respond. One of my good friends parents turned up at my door with her thankfully almost 12 hrs after she went missing she was curled up in a rape field 30ft in it. The ladies cocker kept barking and wouldnt leave her side so the women went in and saw that it was our missing dog and pulled her out. Come on Kip its your turn now

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2012-06-10 16:54 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Tx Berrylicious...

2012-06-10 16:39 Berrylicious

Spent from early morning till lunchtime searching.. Passed on loads of leaflets to walkers in the Cresswell area.. Asda in Ashington are also putting a poster in there staff room.. Keeping everything crossed he makes an appearance soon.. Thinking of Sylvia.. Keeping everything crossed.. Have met some lovely people over the last few days, and we have one very tired Weimaraner!! X

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2012-06-10 16:23 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Tx Oscars mum and hockeymoon...

2012-06-10 16:17 hockeymom

There was a chap in Morrisons in Cramlington collecting today from wildlife rescue sanctuaries. I passed the info to him as he said they had about 8 sanctuaries in Northumberland and more in Yorkshire and Scotland (in case people are holidaying up here). He's back at work tomorrow and will be emailing people and uploading info. Hope this adds to the efforts

2012-06-10 16:13 Oscar's mum

We scoured from the old Chevington drift along the track and dunes to the Hadston Scarrs, back through past Visitor centre and back along dunes to Chevington. We had a glimour of hope when we saw something yellow in the bushes, but was just a bag unfortunately! Came back after 2.5 hrs as Oscar was starting to get tired. We're in Ashington and are down Creswell often will keep looking

2012-06-10 16:04 Shepherdess

Ok will take a few things up

2012-06-10 15:56 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Tx shepherdess...a few sandwiches may be a good idea ...as I know peeps are reluctant to leave the search area....

2012-06-10 15:39 Shepherdess

Couldn't make it this morning but will be up shortly to join the evening search. If anyone needs anything brought up leave a message here and I will bring it

2012-06-10 15:36 Pat

Emailed a couple of newspapers and TV this morning to see if they could help. Such a special dog and can't fail to tug at the heart strings.Poor Kip, being blind and lost is so awful for him. Hopefully he has curled up somewhere and waiting for someone to find him.The more people who are searching will increases his chances of being found.I've still got my fingers crossed.

2012-06-10 15:30 orpheous87

I'm hoping that today is the day Kip is found. I can't get up to join the search but have been trying to study webcams, sadly there don't appear to be any streaming cams around the area. I have also tweeted and shared the link to this page, including tweeting celebrities, a few of whom have retweeted my message. Come on Kip, please show yourself! Good luck to everyone searching.

2012-06-10 15:27 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Tx MSPickles for joining us...

2012-06-10 15:21 MSPickles

New to doglost but had to join as I have been keeping a close eye on this post. What great team work, well done everyone. Hope today is the day this wonderful boy comes home.

2012-06-10 15:07 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Paddycarr...good to see all the newdoglost helpers registered in the NE POSTCODES...over 50 alone in the last few days...all because they care about Kip.

2012-06-10 14:53 Unknown

You've got the local media on board, but let me know if there's something I can do.

2012-06-10 14:52 paddycarr

25,144 views of this page, Wow, God forbid, but if i ever lost my Holly, this is the first point of call. Keep the faith Guys, awesome, seems to give me more faith in mankind,the Community spirit is still with us to achieve our goals.

2012-06-10 14:49 BBKM

Thanks Nicola lab mum, you done brilliant yesterday, a great help. Thanks for posting leaflets etc.
Fingers crossed the light aircraft spots Kip, he has to be somewhere. Great the fantastic Owl and Whispa are coming up to help if he has not been found today/tomorrow......
also forgot to say I handed a few posters out in Lynemouth yesterday, the Co Op and the Anglers club. I also pinned one up next to travellers site as they go on the beach there to collect coal.
When Kip went missing Wed, that night I searched a few unsed huts, sheds before it got too dark and alot of the farms in the area had already been notified that Kip was missing. Excellent info re farms wickedweims.... Any stables, barns, outhouses used/unused etc will keep being checked. Come on Kip be seen xx

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2012-06-10 14:46 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

New helper has just bought all the hot sausages at Morrisons deli and is on her way there now...primarily to tempt Kip...but if any one is hungary she will be in the carpark in a silver Rad 4 in about an hour as she has to drive there....

2012-06-10 14:20 Jackie

Good luck in your search Owl...your Whispa sounds like a fantastic dog to have in a situation like this...come on Kip lets get you found xxx

2012-06-10 13:53 wickedweims

Have spoken to Owl she is looking to get to the search area sometime tomorrow, but definatly Tues if Kip is not found

2012-06-10 13:48 wickedweims

Owl have got you a caravan sorted for you and wispa the wonderdog,It is on someones drive very near the area that KIP is missing give me a call
x

2012-06-10 13:17 wickedweims

I have contacted these farmers to make them aware of KIP so hopefully if he is in any barns we will find him
01670 790 734

Earsdon East Farm, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 3EG

Farm
22

View Financials
R B Gair & Son

01670 514 251

South Lodge, Shadfen, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 6NR

Farm
23

G T Anderson

01670 774 268

Fairnley, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 4BL

Farm
24

D C Brown

01670 519 85
25

W H Storey & Son

01670 788 461

Fenrother Lane, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 3DP

Farm
26

Thompson & Son

01670 772 288

Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 4EU

Farm
27

Anthony Coatsworth

01670 775 262

Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 3TT

Farm
28

Aidan Harrison

01669 620 230

Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 4PT

Farm
29

J W Smith Farmer

01670 789 576

Bolam West Houses, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 4DZ

Farm
30

D T Gagie

01670 790 634

Fernybeds Farm, Old Ferneybeds Road, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 5RQ

Farm
31

View Financials
R M Jeans

01670 515 501

Tranwell House, Tranwell, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 6AF

Farm
32

J W Smith Farmer

01670 789 576

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2012-06-10 13:02 AnnaH

Owl - I live 5 minutes away from Druridge Bay Country Parks and although I unfortunatly can't put you up for the night, you are welcome to use my shower in the morning or recharge phone, etc. Feel bad that I live so close and have only been able to do a small amount of searching (have a demanding baby!). Will pass on details upon request.

2012-06-10 12:58 wickedweims

Radcliffe club have been handed posters to hand out to fisherman
x

2012-06-10 12:55 Gking

Has anyone asked at tbe hemscott hill farm? its just over road from part of the beach and it seems huge loads of barns where he may be sheltering? and maybe food? or if they have seen him wander passed? there is laods of outside barns may of smelled his way there and found shelter too? worth a try to even ask them or make them aware? :)

2012-06-10 12:53 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Ts Paddycarr...

2012-06-10 12:50 paddycarr

A Poster at the Radcliffe Club would maybe be a great help also.

2012-06-10 12:49 wickedweims

We also have a light aircraft in the area searching as well
x

2012-06-10 12:48 paddycarr

Laminated some of the Facebook posters of Kip, i have 2 in my Car windows, i drove to the SHAK Caravan at Seaton Sluice, where they are gladly displaying one. Went to Tynemouth market and displayed them, then Whitley Bay and Cullercoats, sorry couldnt make it there this morning, but my thoughts and prayers are with you's all,good luck.

2012-06-10 12:47 wickedweims

If any local area helpers could help there is a large fishing comp on today from Lynemouth pipe all the way up to seahouses.
the weigh in is at radcliffe club in Amble if someone local could pop in and see if anyone has seen anything it would be really helpful
the comp started at 12.00 and the beach will be full of fishermen
If anyone can do this please call 07850 433719 so i can update many thanks

2012-06-10 12:37 DogLostOwl

@ Binny, yes I am 160+ miles away according to google maps. Have been discussing things with wickedweims who is trying to sort out somewhere for us to stay. I don't think we are suited to a B&B in case Wispa barks at some unfamiliar noise in the night. Weather seems milder so maybe we will camp, then she can sleep in van next to tent where she should be more settled. My dog has done a tremendous amount of work over the past fortnight including yesterday, so she needs today and tomorrow to unwind in order to work again or she simply won't be able to do the job. But like everyone I am hoping someone will find Kip today or tomorrow.

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2012-06-10 12:37 Sylvie

We've been out with our two springers this morning again, just hoping and praying that little Kip will be found. Will be there later on today. Thinking of you Sylvia

2012-06-10 12:36 Anns

Im not sure how far he lives from the beach but is there anyway he could find his way home. Please show yourself baby xxx

2012-06-10 12:10 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Thanks Nicola....and thanks for joining doglost...

2012-06-10 12:03 Nicola lab mum

Been out for a couple of hours with my 2 labs this mornong but still nothing :0( Have knocked on some doors and popped through some leaflets - surely there aren't many people in the area who don't know!! Will keep walking, looking and asking. Just a quick thanks to Eve for teaching me a lot about missing dogs on our search yesterday morning :0)

2012-06-10 11:39 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Thanks for the update bazil...you must be so exhausted...yes the surfcams are a good one to watch...

2012-06-10 11:27 Shereen

BRILLIANT IDEA AndreaD!...ive been known to watch surfcams...as I dont know the area at all not sure if this is of any use and not sure if they record....heres a link of webcams nearby (not sure how close) maybe someone local can say......or may want to look into it further?


http://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Druridge-Bay/webcams/latest

Click on the small thumb nails to view each one...dont think they are streaming but worth a try!

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2012-06-10 11:25 BBKM

Morning everyone following Kip's page. Just want to say firstly my thoughts are with Sylvia, gorgeous Kip and her family. My heart aches for you.
I am gutted that after such a brilliant turn out of people to help search for Kip that we did not find him. This was a well organised search although it is like looking for a needle in a haystack without that vital sighting. It was good to meet people and put a face to a name and also meet new members from doglost who have joined us though wanting to help find Kip. So pleased and grateful that Lucy came down from Scotland and took over the nightwatch. After being there for over 17 hours I knew at 1am I was just too tired to carry on through the night. Big thank you on behalf of myself and doglost, to Trevor again, he works brilliantly, Michael and Andrew (new member) who left just before me, DaveM and the gorgeous Louis who were still there when I left, and many more who I am sorry just can't remember your names, (I still need matchsticks for my eyes needless to say my brain isn't too good at the moment). It was great to watch the Bloodhound Bonham (Led Zep..mint name)and his owners at work. Lets keep our fingers crossed that all our leads we got yesterday help us to find Kip today. Please stay safe Kip until we find you or even better just peep that beautiful face up from wherever you are lying. Good luck today to everyone who is out searching. I have to catch up on chores and I am checking in on a friends dog because they are out all day today. I just wish I lived much closer so I could be nearby all the time. Will keep watching on here xx

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2012-06-10 11:00 SuzeeBee

Praying for some good news today,so many wonderful people doing their utmost to find this very special boy. Give them a clue Kip sweetheart. Keeping everything crossed from here in Suffolk. xx

2012-06-10 10:58 andrew

keep up all the good work lets hope there plenty more searches out there 2 day 2 find kip maybe the tic can pickup something not be up today but good luck with the searching everyone

2012-06-10 10:32 AndreaD

Just a thought but are there any CCTV cameras near the area that could be checked (not from the area so not familiar with surroundings). Good luck for today.

2012-06-10 10:16 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Tx Oscars mum...much appreciated..

2012-06-10 10:11 Oscar's mum

Been reading this and keeping up with news since Wednesday, have been sharing on fb but until today have been unable to help with search. Will head down to the old drift at Chevington and work towards country park

2012-06-10 10:09 Pat

Keeping my fingers crossed.Hope Kip is found safe and well today.Well done to all who are searching for him.

2012-06-10 09:54 DogLostMillypod (Chris) - Administrative Volunteer

Good luck today team Kip you are all Brilliant.xx
come on Kip show yourself.

2012-06-10 09:40 Barneysmum

Hope today brings some good news. He might be trying to find his way home, not sure how local he is? What wonderful people, keep searching x

2012-06-10 09:32 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Good luck today Team Kip...

2012-06-10 09:30 Spanielgirl

Been watching this since the first post. Unfortunately too far away to help. Can't sleep without dreaming of you Kip. Kip please show yourself today we want you back safe and sound so much.

2012-06-10 09:16 wickedweims

If any one is searching today that is a local to the hauxley area please can they contact me 07850 433719 thanks

2012-06-10 09:00 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Tx Sheelybobs...

2012-06-10 08:59 Sheelybobs

i have been posting regular updates on the English Springer Spaniels Facebook site, if positive thoughts prayers and well wishes help, you have them all from all over the world! I am amazes at how everyone is rallying round for Kip and his family! It warms the heart no end! Hope today is the day! All fingers and paws crossed.

2012-06-10 08:31 DogLostLostdogs ScotlandSable - Regional Co-ordinator - Scotland

I was also hoping for good news today when I looked in here before anything else. Everyone has been incredible in their efforts to find Kip.

2012-06-10 08:30 wickedweims

Amazing commitment to find this wonderful lad, we start at the car park again this moening huge thanks to EVERYONE involved in the search for kip
the phone number for details is 07850 433719
x

2012-06-10 08:20 jobadger

I'm in awe of all of you - you're wonderful. Stay safe Kip. xx

2012-06-10 08:20 mflbcbb

Just finishing up at work. Will then head straight home to get van. Mum on tea and coffee duty again. ;-)

2012-06-10 06:46 Peggysparlour

Was hoping for some good news when I woke up this morning . Pleased you managed to get TIC . Unable to get today but free tommorrow but hopefully today is the day . Good luck today team kip x

2012-06-10 05:58 Flytiki99

Constantly checking this page hoping for news. Wish I could come to help but too far away and working this weekend. Where are you Kip? Fingers and paws crossed here for good news today. Xx

2012-06-10 05:31 DogLostAngus

was so hoping for some good news through the night - come on kip give us a clue x

2012-06-10 04:49 Shereen

Thank you to all you amazing people...lets hope for some positive news today.Good luck and stay safe Kip.Xxx

2012-06-10 03:00 DaveM

Thanks for coming down tonight with the TIC. stayed out till just after 2am with the BBQ's going, sadly nothing. An absolute honor to meet Lucy (who has travelled from Ayreshire).
Lets keep up the effort and find Kip soon

2012-06-10 02:28 bigdavesdad

Been in the nooks and crannies with the TIC and although no sightings it shows there are safe places for KIP while he waits for us to find him-Sorry the news isn't what we want but everyone has been so positive.
Nikki will be down tomorrow and I'll resume the BigDave's dad role and bring him down to look for Kip-the night shift is still there-thanks to my boss for letting me have the Camera-we'll find Kip

2012-06-10 00:21 Pat

I have been checking for news all day, I hope you will soon be found safe and well Kip.I live too far away to be able to help but I will be thinking of you and all the lovely people who are helping to look for you.

2012-06-09 23:50 wickedweims

Sylvia wishes to thank everyone for there help today she cannot thanks everyone personally but gives heartfelt thanks for everyone that has helped look for kip

2012-06-09 23:07 Binny

OWL....
Do u have far to travel?

2012-06-09 23:04 maggiesmam

I can't stop checking the page for news! I should be in bed as up early tomorrow as me & little Maggie are doing The Great North Dog Walk tomorrow to raise money for many charities, including NESSR. Come on Kip, smile for the camera!!

2012-06-09 22:58 kirstmc

Well done to the fire service, wonderful gesture. Come on Kip, we're all routing for you, go to sleep thinking of you and wake still thinking and hoping...let tonight be the night you're found safe and sound. X

2012-06-09 22:54 poppy

I pray tonight you will make a show bonny boy come on time to go home every one is worried about you. x

2012-06-09 22:46 DogLostOwl

The other dog that my dog and I were tracking is now home so we are free to travel, but the question is whether we could add anything to what is already being done. Wispa is great with air scent but she would be up against stiff sea breezes.

2012-06-09 22:45 maggiesmam

My little dog is exhausted after trecking the dunes today, but we just wanted to do our bit to help. Just wish we were closer so could be there now, but it's over 30miles. x

2012-06-09 22:43 acarr

My thoughts entirely binny, i think people will want to help even if its just keeping there eyes open for anyone who maybe has acquired a dog that cud be kip. I dont know about kip but I know my dogs are worn out with all the extra exercise, more of the same tomorrow if necessary. Come on kip please please give us something to smile at

2012-06-09 22:39 Berrylicious

Fingers crossed for the thermal imaging camera.. We r all hoping Kip will appear tonight.. Was nice to meet so many other lovely dog owners today x

2012-06-09 22:37 wickedweims

Ian the fireman is in place the search for kip is on again good luck Ian and a massive thank you to the fire service and Ian

2012-06-09 22:37 maggiesmam

Some people were using dog whistles today as well. I'm so excited by the news that there is a thermal imaging camera on it's way. come on Kip, time to go home. xx

2012-06-09 22:35 Binny

Dog whistle was used on Wednesday nite by my brother to no avail :(

2012-06-09 22:34 Anns

I can't stop thinking about you Kip. I would join the search to find you but I live too fay away baby. You are in my thoughts all day. Please be found tonight sweetheart. Xxx

2012-06-09 22:33 Binny

Ive just been saying that the north east news ppl and radio stations shud pick up on this . I know loads of dogs go missing but I thing this is a special search that wud tug at a lot of heart strings and make ppl more aware of Kip's plight.

2012-06-09 22:33 Binny

Ive just been saying that the north east news ppl and radio stations shud pick up on this . I know loads of dogs go missing but I thing this is a special search that wud tug at a lot of heart strings and make ppl more aware of Kip's plight.

2012-06-09 22:30 Barneysmum

Just a thought-does/would he respond to a dog whistle? Perhaps use one while they are using the thermal imaging camera? sorry bit of a long shot

2012-06-09 22:27 Alig

Just contacted metro radio to see if they will put something on about Kip. Hope you find him soon xxx

2012-06-09 22:24 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

tx beebo...you can help by sharing on any social network sites you are on...just press the ehare button...tx

2012-06-09 22:10 Barneysmum

Been following your progress since yesterday & would love to have joined in the search, but had to come home to Derbyshire today (been in Seahouses on holiday). We are all praying that you find Kip tonight, you have a tremendous team of people helping you. He is a beautiful dog. Have shared the link on my Facebook page too, just in case someone is up there. Keeping everything crossed for a positive night. x

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2012-06-09 22:07 wickedweims

Paddy knowing what a wonderful character kip is there will be a line 50 miles long to welcome him home
tremendous thanks to Ian and I think I can safely say that this dog has shown that people do care in what sometimes seems a uncaring world it shows that people are willing kip to be found
x

2012-06-09 21:55 paddycarr

Great news and a great bloke that will give it his all, however, dont want to dampen any spirits, there is a large population of Rabbits habitating in that area, and i noticed when i was checking the fields this morning farm animals occupied them all, Ian is highly trained so hopefully he will not have such a Herculean task identifying them from the beloved Kip. Time to come home now boy.....youve won the Gold at this years Hide and Seek championship. Cant wait to meet you, once your home......... Cuddle you......then tell you off, you old scamp.

2012-06-09 21:50 DogLostMillypod (Chris) - Administrative Volunteer

Brilliant, come on kip.x

2012-06-09 21:48 Stella's Dad

Well done Northumbria FRS.

2012-06-09 21:47 Binny

Great news

2012-06-09 21:44 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Greatnews...

2012-06-09 21:42 wickedweims

Fantastic news the fireservice have agreed to give us a firefighter and a thermal image camera ian the firefighter is on his way there should be there in half an hour
godspeed kip show yourself

2012-06-09 21:30 Alig

Are we sure he has not been stolen? we intend to come up in the morning with our dogs so hopefully join the search. xxx

2012-06-09 21:28 wickedweims

Hopefully we should have some news soon fingers crossed and paws

2012-06-09 21:23 wickedweims

bigsdavedad please can you call me on 07850 433719
x

2012-06-09 21:14 Shepherdess

Thank you to Bonham the bloodhound and his mam and dad for turning out. He did pick up a scent from some items Sylvia had and trotted off along the top of the dunes (Search area 13) but sadly did not find Kip. I have come home now but good luck to those that are still out searching. Sorry I won't be able to make it in the morning

2012-06-09 21:11 bigdavesdad

See what the Fire Brigade say and if they've no spare I can book off early-I'm at work at 8 and they ask me to have 8 hours before I book on call to full time but I can ask.

2012-06-09 20:51 Peggysparlour

Fantastic wickedweims hope they can help not sure if they will release one to anyone but maybe if an off duty fireman could come down that would be great he would know how to use it as well x

2012-06-09 20:50 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Binny..tx...your a star...as inded everyone else is on Team Kip...

2012-06-09 20:47 wickedweims

calling fire brigade now

2012-06-09 20:45 bigdavesdad

Peggysparlour-local Fire Brigade would have one-nearest is On call Station at Amble-nearest 24 hour station at Pegswood has three TICs
NFRS Fire control is 01670 624679-Duty Group Manager would have to sanction it

2012-06-09 20:45 Peggysparlour

Thats great binny fingers crossed x

2012-06-09 20:43 Binny

Peggysparlour
My brother is up there tonight and has just bought a Wild life camera to use wen it gets dark
Hopefully something will happen tonight , the weather is pretty poor now tho!
Fingers crossed x

2012-06-09 20:40 wickedweims

we have a bloodhound and are lighting b b qs now there are still people there
Cynthia from NESSR has said to say a huge thank you to people who have helped today she is away at a fundraiser this weekend so cannot join the search but she sends her thanks to everyone who have helped in the seach for kip show yourself lovely lad and stay safe the search will start again at 9.00 in the morning at the same place

2012-06-09 20:30 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Well done team KIP...above and beyond..thankyou so much.

2012-06-09 20:29 Peggysparlour

Does anyone know where you could get a thermal imager camera from? This would pick up body heat from an animal .....just an idea . My thoughts are with Sylvia and all the helpers tonight .i have been down this afternoon but no luck . Won't be able to get back till Monday but hopefully he is home safe and sound by then x

2012-06-09 20:07 Berrylicious

Just got home from searching all afternoon.. Lovely to meet Sylvia and Lucy who has travelled all the way from the west of Scotland.. Will be back at 7ish in the morning if no news tonight.. Keeping everything crossed.. Show yourself Kip! Xxx

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2012-06-09 20:02 wickedweims

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2012-06-09 19:59 ***Cassie***

I have been following this story since it broke on Wednesday and keep praying he is found safe and well. I cant help the search party as live to far away but what I have done which other people could also do is tweeted some celebs on twitter with this link and asked them to rt therefore will capture more audience. Also tweeted your dog magazine maybe someone could get in touch with the dogs mags that have more knowledge about the situation and ask them to also put it on there website.

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2012-06-09 19:21 bigdavesdad

Posted today's onfo on facebook-working 8-6 tomorrow but will come down with BigDave and some of the gang after to look as I'm on nights after that-hope Kip is found soon-well done everyone-Thanks Paddy for the facebook response and if anyone else is going I think you'll be more than welcome

2012-06-09 19:19 Bill & Suzanne

Suzanne and I Spent 4 hours walking south and West of Druridge today but feel Kip may be lying up somewhere..good luck tonight Sylvia we're all praying for a positive outcome

2012-06-09 19:16 Gking

Is anybody staying near the patch of grass that you found? Incase he goes back? Maybe he will wait till it goes dark and go back to rest? What about leaving some food there or a toy of his or blanket for the smell and he may know someone has been? Hope u find him soon! I keep checking ankd hoping i find him on the dogs found list!! Thoughts to kips owner.

2012-06-09 19:15 jobadger

Was so hoping you'd be in the blue by the time I got home. I've been thinking of you all, all day. I do hope there's some more positive news soon. Good luck to all of you tonight. Come on darling - show yourself - pleeeease. xx

2012-06-09 18:56 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Gypsy..thats kind of you...and everyone.

2012-06-09 18:51 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Tx More family...

2012-06-09 18:44 More Fanily

Just had a walk and drive from main car park at Cresswell down to the start of the nature reserves at Duridge. As well as postering in the shop and village hall notice board earlier on, i have attached posters to the main entrance and exit points to the beach along this stretch. Lots of people out along this stretch so spoke to as many people as possible to spread the word.

2012-06-09 18:37 Stella's Dad

Been following this thread since seeing it on the UK Campsite forum yesterday, and have sent a couple of texts to one of the numbers today, in support. I have also been following this forum on my webphone for most of the day whilst at work driving a 44t truck, and the support for Kip and Sylvia is heartwarming.

Let's hope there is good news soon.

2012-06-09 18:27 wickedweims

We have a blood hound on the way and we are going to keep searching and lighting b b qs
we will all meet at the same place at 9.00 in the morning if people want to arrive earlier please let us know huge thanks to everyone who has turned out to help look for this wonderful boy today
x

2012-06-09 18:07 Gypsy

Really wish I could have been there today with all of you amazing people, but work commitments prevented me. Have thought of nothing else but Kip and Sylvia all day though! If Kip is still missing tommorrow I will be heading up there very early with one of my Springers and smelly food and intend to spend the whole day searching.

Thinking of you Sylvia...don't lose heart...no news is good news! I'm sure your determination will pay off. Stay positive. xxxx

2012-06-09 17:53 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Good idea Dave...tx

2012-06-09 17:44 DaveM

On my way down again tonight. leaving here soon have some totally stinking FISHY dog food

2012-06-09 17:33 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Well done everyone for turning up to assist Sylvia in her search...seems like Kips plight has touched alot of peoples hearts...show yourself please...

2012-06-09 17:30 Millys Mum

Also watching and hoping for Kip's safe return. Well done everyone. Fingers and paws crossed 'this end'.

2012-06-09 17:23 Mrs M

Sounds promising that Michelle and the tracker dog have both highlighted Area 13. Keeping all our fingers and paws crossed that you have some luck with the sausages tonight.

2012-06-09 17:19 paddycarr

Seemed like over 20 at 7.30am, northerndoodles and a Husky van were there, then the Dogwalker van,people already on the ground, and more still travelling to help.Kip's owner said some people had been out all night.Regards.

2012-06-09 17:17 claire-marie

I was up at Druridge this afternoon with my family and saw the posters. Really hope you find him

2012-06-09 17:10 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

How many people and dogs turned out today...

2012-06-09 17:09 DogLostLostdogs ScotlandSable - Regional Co-ordinator - Scotland

https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=213078596553473413845.0004c1f7c75d4a46c92e1&msa=0&ll=55.303698,-1.56096&spn=0.00546,0.013711
You have to view it on Google Earth or satellite view to see it.

Last edited: 2012-06-09 17:10:34 by Sable - Regional Co-ordinator - Scotland

2012-06-09 17:04 maggiesmam

Just got back, sorry we couldn't stay longer. We walked the dunes for over 3 hours & Maggie had her nose in every rabbit hole. Saw the flattened area & walked over a mile south & then back again waving cheesey dog treats to try to tempt him. Good luck tonight. xx

2012-06-09 17:00 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Oh team Kip we are all gunning for you...

2012-06-09 16:57 paddycarr

this might help better.Source data - 1:25,000 Scale Colour Raster
Grid reference at centre - NU 274 002 GB Grid

2012-06-09 16:49 paddycarr

does not work,on my PC for maps, OS is good, link above.

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2012-06-09 16:25 andrew

is area 13 where the tracker dog picked up scent

2012-06-09 16:20 paddycarr

As i had not much time this morning, i heard the initial briefing then headed over too the dunes and headed south, there were signs of fresh dog dirt, so i followed that trail in and out of the dunes, past the pill box then crossed to the road, where i met 2 searchers who had been in the Wood, they were in sector 13, i had my Labradoodle with me, but kept her on her lead, now i wish i had of let her off, maybe, maybe i would hate to think i missed his trail.

2012-06-09 16:14 AndreaD

God bless the little fella, I hope he is found soon, my thoughts are with his mam and dad and all of those searching for him. Here's to a happy outcome.

2012-06-09 16:09 Unknown

O I do so hope and pray the animal communicator is right........wishing you positive thoughts to finding him ,Feel so helpless but am 100's of miles away.
Stay safe Kip help is at hand x

2012-06-09 15:52 wickedweims

Have just had a long conversation with animal communicator Michelle Childerley
She says that kip is still with us and is making a bed in a hedgerow where he can hear the sea,He has said that he is not moving very far so maybe we should concentrate on area 13
https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=213078596553473413845.0004c1f7c75d4a46c92e1&msa=0&ll=55.303698,-1.56096&spn=0.00546,0.013711

thanks sable and shereen x

2012-06-09 15:09 Shereen

Updated map including 'New Area 13'

https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=213078596553473413845.0004c1f7c75d4a46c92e1&msa=0&ll=55.303698,-1.56096&spn=0.00546,0.013711

Just waiting for a photo of the area so I can adjust accordingly

Last edited: 2012-06-09 15:26:47 by Shereen

2012-06-09 14:38 kirstmc

All fingers, toes & paws crossed, thinking of you all X

2012-06-09 14:37 gefrin

I've just walked the shore from Cresswell to Lynemouth, then past Alcan to Newbiggin Beacon, then onto Newbiggin Church Point, checking all the gullys, just in case :( thankfully there was no sign and everyone I asked hadnt seen any signs either. Hope you lot at Druridge are seeing positive signs.

2012-06-09 14:34 Shereen

Thanks wickedweims ...Praying hard here!

2012-06-09 14:26 wickedweims

The area that the sleeping spot was is area 13 on the map that was given to helpers this morning as soon as i have anymore information i will post
x

2012-06-09 14:18 Jumanji - Co-ordinator.South.Yorkshire

Wish I was nearer to be able to help in the search but have everything crossed that Kip is found soon xxx

2012-06-09 14:06 Shepherdess

Sylvie was getting details of the point of loss from the track as this has to be one of the main areas to observe as well as the flattened grass area that looked like an animal (hopefully kip) had gone round and round making a nest before curling up.If this is his sleeping spot then that needs to be observed quietly too. Hopefully he will return to this spot. Sylvie will be at the car park and is doing a fantastic job organising areas to search so will be able to help you tonight

2012-06-09 13:58 DaveM

Can we get details of where trail was lost or a point for this evenings search
hopefully we won't be needed but I can do a few hours again this evening. we could try and get up wind of this point again with some (smelly) food early and hopefully if he is still around the area the scent might draw him out?

Last edited: 2012-06-09 13:59:27 by DaveM

2012-06-09 13:49 acarr

just been along Cresswell end of druridge with my springers stopping people as I went to spread the word. I had my child with me so couldn't come through this morning to help. We looked in bunker on beach and he was shouting kips name, he is upset now cos we didn't find him. An afterthought tho, there is a derelict house at Cresswell not too far away from there (used to be old cafe) has anyone checked around there it would be a nice sheltered place for him to go. hope a lead comes from this mornings possible finds.

2012-06-09 13:31 Shepherdess

re the 0921 entry, everone please keep hope. A tracker dog has had a positive indication for Kip at the point of the flattened grass we found this morning, the track was lost about 1/4 mile south of that point.

2012-06-09 12:56 paddycarr

Wish i could of searched for longer this morning, best of luck guys, lets bring this guy home safe and well.

regards Paddy

2012-06-09 12:45 Binny

Keeping everything crossed.
Love to Sylvia xxx

2012-06-09 12:30 wickedweims

The area is a patch of ground to the back of the beach not near any where just on the map refrence we are working through

2012-06-09 12:29 wickedweims

NO NEWS Just a flat patch of ground near a bush we will update anything as soon as we have something positive thanks

2012-06-09 12:25 Binny

Celebrations?
Is there any news?
X

2012-06-09 12:25 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Whereabouts is the possible sleeping spot near the Blackthorn tree...nearset town please/area....

2012-06-09 11:46 maggiesmam

I'm on my way up to help now, but takes me about 40mins. Hope by the time I get there it's to join in clebrations. x

2012-06-09 11:39 Springer princess

Ooh!! is there an update up to now by any chance? xxxxxx

2012-06-09 11:38 Springer princess

Tweeted, also re-posted to my Facebook.......... got everything crossed, good luck!!!! lets get this doggy home!!! xxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-09 11:33 Goldenfrodo

Thinking of you all and praying that Kip will be found today.
Good luck xx

2012-06-09 11:31 Minigirl - Area Co-ordinator, West Yorkshire

sending lots of positive vibes and good wishes
xxx

2012-06-09 11:13 kirstmc

Wishing you all lots of luck today and really hope that Kip is found safe and sound asap. Come on Kip, please make yourself findable the cuddles you deserve are all just waiting for you......X

2012-06-09 10:51 Springer princess

I will keep posting to my English springer spaniel group on facebook, i have 500 and odd members on it......... I will try to drum up more searchers too!!! xxxxxxxx

2012-06-09 10:50 Springer princess

Come on son!!!!! make yourself seen bonny lad.......... Think of the cuddles and dinners you will get if you jump out on someone!!!!
Sylvia, i honestly cant begin to think what you are going through right now, am thinking of you, and hoping your boy is home safe and sound really soon!!! If i could drive i would be over there looking with you...... am only in Ashington, but cant get over PLEASE LET TODAY BE THE DAY!!!!!!! howay KIP!!!! just keep thinking kisses, cuddles and dinners!!!! you can do it!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

2012-06-09 10:47 JUDE1

Hi all went out this morning at 6am sorry I had to turn back due to my legs and back acheing hope Kip is fopund today safe and well :)

2012-06-09 10:05 Sylvie

There are a lot of rapeseed fields in the area in which a doggie would not be seen Keeping my eyes peeled in the area.

2012-06-09 10:04 acarr

Wish I could be there helping, can't stop refreshing page, my thoughts are with you all

2012-06-09 09:33 wickedweims

We have found a rough patch of grass near a blackthorn bush that has been flattened also like something kip size has tried to shelter here, Is there anyone at all who has a tracking dog that could help please
x

2012-06-09 09:21 Shepherdess

Are there any trained tracker dogs in area of search for Kip this morning. We have found an area of flattend grass that a fairly large animal could have been curled up in.

2012-06-09 08:42 DogLostLostdogs ScotlandSable - Regional Co-ordinator - Scotland

Have been looking in regularly since Kip went missing, hoping that Kip is in the blue.
Please hurry and be found Kip. So many people are wishing you a safe recovery. Stay safe until someone finds you, lovely boy. x

meeting point
https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=213078596553473413845.0004c1f7c75d4a46c92e1&msa=0&ll=55.303698,-1.56096&spn=0.00546,0.013711

search party information
07850 433719

Last edited: 2012-06-09 09:08:41 by Angus

2012-06-09 08:38 DogLostRavenette - Area Co-ordinator - West Sussex

Good luck today team Kip,you are all amazing.Everything crossed here that this beautiful boy is found safe and well xxx

2012-06-09 08:34 DogLostMillypod (Chris) - Administrative Volunteer

Good luck today with the search, hope todays the day, come on Kip give all the amazing helpers a clue lots of tasty treats are waiting for you.xx

2012-06-09 08:07 woldsway

Thinking of you all & praying Kip comes home safe X

2012-06-09 07:57 wickedweims

Thanks for your text sharonanne, who has been searching the area from lynemouth beach to creswel up tp drurridge but has sadly had no sign.
there are farm buildings to the left and a barn that may be worth checking also a wooded area near the widdrington track to the left
x

2012-06-09 07:42 Barney 'n' Ozzie's mum

Good luck today everyone! Please let today be the day Kip is found safe and well. I am too far away to help and won't be able to log in again until this evening, but will be thinking of all Kip's wonderful helpers and praying they find him today xx

2012-06-09 07:38 dillondog

Good luck everyone, thinking of you all and especially Kip and Sylvia. Please be found safely today. x

2012-06-09 07:36 wickedweims

good to see a lot of people have turned up to help. pray that kip is found safe today, I will relay any information on here and to facebook as well
good luck x

2012-06-09 07:27 ESSJ - Area Co-ordinator Rutland

Good luck today everyone, I will be with you all in spirit though i can't be there in person.~Please please Kip ~ help yourself to be found safe today xxx

2012-06-09 05:43 JUDE1

Hi Sylvia sorry to hear you still haven't found poor Kip
I do hope he is safe and warm I take it folks have combed all areas my heart goes out to you and thinking of you it so upsetting and frustrating for you when i'm out and about i'm looking everywhere. I hope you never have bad news

2012-06-09 04:44 DogLostAngus

Everyone here is hoping that the search teams can find some clues today - good luck everyone - Sylvia and Kip you are foremost in all our thoughts

meeting point
https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=213078596553473413845.0004c1f7c75d4a46c92e1&msa=0&ll=55.303698,-1.56096&spn=0.00546,0.013711

search party information
07850 433719

Last edited: 2012-06-09 04:51:41 by Angus

2012-06-09 02:17 carling210

Been watching this page for two days now with the hope that Kip is found safe & well but he is still not showing himself, this page has 13,926 views & the power of the internet is a wonderful thing that's bringing you all together today to search for Kip, living in Birmingham I wont be in the search but I will be with you in spirit, your all wonderful people. I studied google earth & if Kip wondered inland could someone checkout Lower Chibburn Preceptory, it looks all fenced off but you never know.

Show yourself Kip please.

2012-06-09 01:34 cbear

i have only recently heard this news, i really hope and pray that kip is found soon, i have horses of my own so im going to try and organise a ride to the beach and that area to search for kip, i really hope he is returned home safely and soon x x x

2012-06-09 00:21 Sylvia

Sadly there is still no sign of Kip.
The beach has been checked today for anything washed ashore from Craster to Widdrington (a good 20 miles). There is no sign at the scented area, which has been re-scented tonight.
This evening we lit barbecues and cooked sausages all along the dunes from Amble to the Country Park, but, sadly, no response.
I have just had confirmation that the dog that was sighted in Amble on Thursday was NOT Kip, so we have had no sightings of him whatsoever since he went on Wednesday lunchtime.
Thank you again to all those who were out in the pouring rain and wind today. Hope that you are are warm and dry and tucked up in bed by now.
Thank you so much to those who are coming tomorrow I will base myself at the Hadston Scaurs car park and will hopefully be able to thank you all in person.
Just to pick up on a few of the questions/points below:
The caravan parks have been alerted and are keen to help - yes there are a lot of holidaymakers for half-term week and many are out helping.
The coastguard and local fishermen have been canvassed for their opinions on where the current might have taken Kip.
An area has been scented and re-scented tonight.
All the local food outlets in Amble have been checked.
I think it unlikely that he is still wearing his hi-vis vest. It is secured with Velcro and he will almost certainly have snagged it on something by now and wriggled out of it or it would have come loose.
The island is Coquet Island, a bird sanctuary. There is an RSPB warden staying there at the moment who would see Kip, and the local fishermen have been checking the rocks around the island.
Not sure how much effect a bitch in season would have - he is neutered and pays very little attention to bitches.
Sylvia
xxx

2012-06-08 23:47 Shereen

I know Bazils phone doesnt always get good signal while she is out searching the area so alternatively use 07850 433719 if you need info for the search tomorrow.

Good Luck everyone.

Keep safe Kip.XXX

Last edited: 2012-06-08 23:50:18 by Shereen

2012-06-08 23:29 wickedweims

If everyone who is searching in the morning could make it back to the beach at about 12 midday we could do a large sweep of the beach, between the high tide and low tide to check that would be helpful.
Sylvia will be based at the carpark but if we could have as many people as possible to do a sweep of the shoreline
thank you all show yourself kip you lovely lad

2012-06-08 22:34 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Tx Andrew...you are a star...

2012-06-08 22:27 andrew

NO PROBLEM BRINGING THE POSTERS UP WILL BE UP AT HALF 7 WITH MY DOG HARVEY HES USED TO RUMMAGING THROUGH THE THICKER GRASS AREAS GREAT TO SEE THE RESPONCE THIS IS GETTING AND THE AMOUNT OV PEOPLE THAT ARE COMING TOMMORROW HERES HOPING WE FIND KIP C U ALL IN THE MORNING

2012-06-08 21:51 jobadger

Oh you are all doing a superb job! I do hope you find him soon - Kip I've been thinking about you all day - and your Mum - stay safe until you're found. xx

2012-06-08 21:50 BBKM

Just reading Lizzy23 comment about the 'orange collar' enquiry on NESSR FB page, I saw that too and I am wondering if a brown collar that Kip was wearing, could have faded with sea water. I think my FB is playing up as I can't see the comments now, so wondering what, if any outcome.

2012-06-08 21:42 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Livercake...lol...you will definately have all the dogs attention....can only inagine all the peeps out this weekend....sending you all positive thoughts...go for it team Kip...

2012-06-08 21:40 More Fanily

Me and Ruth will see you at 7.30am to help with search. Stay positve Sylvia, thinking of you all, especially you Kip

2012-06-08 21:28 Unknown

Keep coming here to see if there is any news...hopefully you will find him real soon x

2012-06-08 21:28 Mrs M

I'll be there at 7.30am with hubby, dogs and livercake and we'll try and rally a few more to join us.

2012-06-08 21:22 Gking

Jayne..isnt there a caravan park near? With kids being off this week and if there are people staying then the smell of there might get his attention i think it has a food outlet on the caravan site too so her will be shelter and i imagine left over waste? Think it may be too far for kip but if hes been wandering it mig of grabbed attention?

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2012-06-08 21:21 SuzeeBee

I can't stop thinking about Kip,wishing you fantastic team of helpers all the luck in the world with the search tomorrow. Please God let him be found safe xx. Just a thought, has the local coastguard been asked if they can help with advice on where the tide and current may have taken Kip if he got into the water. Thinking of you all tomorrow, will be checking for news.

2012-06-08 21:15 Shepherdess

I will be there 7.30 with a a couple of friends and dogs

2012-06-08 21:14 animal lover

Just a thought, is there a girl in season to try and entice Kip? You are all doing a magnificent job in trying to find him, sorry I don't live nearer. You are all very much in my thoughts, especially Kip. xxxx

2012-06-08 21:08 Sharon-ann

I have just become aware of Kip I was wondering if the area where Kip originally went missing from has been scented,research shows that missing dogs generally travel a 1 to 5 mile radius away from the place they went missing from. Will there be scent available tomorrow I will be along tomorrow cant make 7.30 though, I have a b c who is a good sniffer dog I will ring the mobile number below to see which areas will need searching, maybe a search of outbuildings should be made given the adverse weather conditions. I will be praying for Kip.

2012-06-08 20:59 DogLostAunt Stef - Area Volunteer, West London

My pleasure. Wow you've done a brilliant job with the Google search map, Shereen. Please ,please, please let there be some news of this boy tomorrow. x

2012-06-08 20:57 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Great idea...Kip will be hungry....also please remember he will be using his sense of smell to find food....so it will have to be going downwind for Kip to pick up...if you very kind peeps out there could wet your fingers and tell us which direction the wind is...maybe the 1,000's of followers from afar could investigate possible food outlets...in our experience...rubbish tips are the most enticing...also what day is bin day...although everyone is worried about the weather...water is prime to survival...so Kip has had plenty of that....keep up the good work everyone...so proud of all of you...Bazil...dont exhaust yourself...I need you to respond to helpers wanting to join the search...have been giving your number out to peeps ringing...hope you dont mind...you and everyone are doing such a good job for Kip and Sylvia.....

2012-06-08 20:51 Shereen

Thanks Aunt Steph for helping with the Grid Ref!

Here is a general Guidance of search areas for tomorrow..meeting point @ Hadston Scaurs car park as posted below...I hope this works!!!

https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=213078596553473413845.0004c1f7c75d4a46c92e1&msa=0&ll=55.303698,-1.56096&spn=0.00546,0.013711

2012-06-08 20:46 lizzy23

somebody on facebook is asking whether he had an orange collar on, allright its been sorted, take care everyone and will keep my fingers crossed

Last edited: 2012-06-08 20:48:40 by lizzy23

2012-06-08 20:39 BBKM

I was thinking of going up tonight but just had an update from Trevor. He has text me to say Sylvia and other helpers are doing a BBQ, lets hope the lovely smell of food brings this boy out to be seen. Trevor has searched again for a few hours but it is now getting very foggy and he thinks give it another hour and you will barely be able to see. I have decided to stay home tonight, with Kip on my mind, praying God is keeping him safe. I am going to drive up there very early tomorrow morning. See you all at the car park 7.30 am xxx

Last edited: 2012-06-08 20:40:08 by BBKM

2012-06-08 20:37 wickedweims

please feel free to come at any time just call the number and i will update you with the search areas
x

2012-06-08 20:37 Mandy

Hi I am a vet from Strachan and Tyson and webhave all been very worried about kip all day since we heard about him going missing.I will be there at 7.30 with my dog to help. I met kip for the first time while he was out for walk in dunstanborough only a couple of weeks ago. He is a great dog and all the help that has been generated just shows how he is obviously loved by so many . My rescue
cavalier was blind with cataracts when we got her, luckily she was suitable for surgery so she has
great vision since her op 3 weeks ago, but we know how vulnerable he will be out on his own. Just hoping we find him!

2012-06-08 20:18 dawn

My husband is planning to be at the car park at 7.30 tomorrow, along with our spaniel Henry.I'll give the contact number to our friends who also plan to come along over the weekend.dawn

2012-06-08 20:06 Berrylicious

Hi, can we turn up to help at anytime tomorrow? Or does it need to be 07.30hrs.. Can I ring the number provided tomorrow to find out where you want searching? Praying Kip is found soon x

2012-06-08 20:05 wickedweims

We have had a very kind offer from a local lady who has been searching for kip that she will bring her mobile home to the car park in the morning so people can have a hot drink thanks very much
x

2012-06-08 19:57 imfullofideas

Really hope you find him soon, good luck with the search. Twitter is spreading the word, so fingers crossed he will be home soon. Take care xxx

2012-06-08 19:46 hello janey

are there any of these dogs suitable for tracking his scent?? is this still possible? good luck for tomorrow everyone ;-)

2012-06-08 19:42 loobeelu

Hi, i'm travelling a long way so i won't make it for 7.30am. How far west have you searched so far? Is there a physical barrier that would have stopped him travelling west at any point? i'll call when i am nearby to let you know i'm on my way. I've printed posters to bring with me so please let me know where i should target to drop them. Lucy

2012-06-08 19:41 Janey

Hi I walked around the lake this afternoon sorry no sign. There was a poster up outside the visitor centre when I arrived however it was not there on my return.

2012-06-08 19:35 wickedweims

Hi Dawn the telephone number is 07850 433719
feel free to call anytime everyone is meeting at the car park at 7.30am
x

2012-06-08 19:23 dawn

Hi, looked around Hauxley last night. Will be across at the weekend but not sure when. Is there a central number to call before we set off? Or should we just head for Hadston scaurs?

2012-06-08 19:05 wickedweims

Just heard that some members of Nessr WILL BE At the search area in the morning and they have there vehicle with them which has 4 dog cages in if the anydog needs a rest, there will also be somewhere to charge mobile phones and we will have wi fi as well please everyone let us know if your coming

2012-06-08 18:59 DaveM

I am going back up now for a couple of hours, hoping that Kips Hi-Viz will be easier to see, stand out a bit more.
People going out stay safe :)

2012-06-08 18:49 DogLostAunt Stef - Area Volunteer, West London

If anyone needs a grid reference this is the car park at Hadston Carrs : NU 27953 00964.

2012-06-08 18:45 Gking

Fingers crossed he may of just found a nice sheltered spot and is lieing low till u see him! Bazil do what u feel or think is right u never know it may come in handy! Is there no little caves he could be in? I dont know the area so not a hundred percent!

2012-06-08 18:40 BBKM

Wow hello janey, that gives me lots of hope, I have always had at the back of my mind, if he got out of that water he will lie silent somewhere until someone comes across him....hoping this happens very very soon where ever he is x
I have exchanged texts with Lucy fron ESSR Scotland, I will keep her updated. She is travelling down tomorrow.
I am not sure what to do tonight, either to go up tonight and stay up there for tomorrows search or travel up very early tomorrow???

2012-06-08 18:24 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Yes Janey you are correct...that happens so often that the dogs remain silent...so yes everyone please check all the scrubland you can.

2012-06-08 18:16 hello janey

its fab all the helpers Kip has looking for him ;-)just want to add this,,,my dog fell into water,,and scrambled onto a walled in embankment,,,god knows why,,,but he lay there for 8 days in silence while I walked past him multiple times every day! so I would search every piece of scrub you can find, its proven that they dont always respond to your calls,,paws crossed for a returned Kip soon x

2012-06-08 18:05 acarr

I am struggling to get sitter for tomorrow was going to bring horse through but might have to end up riding from Cresswell toward hadston in afternoon. I have a disability so can't walk far but if u need anyone at central point I am more than happy to come over for 7.30. Please let me know if I can be of assistance.

2012-06-08 17:44 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Tx everyone for joining us...

2012-06-08 17:39 Shepherdess

Just come back from Hadston Scaurs area, there are so many rocky areas he could be in, also lots of rough undergrowth. Glad that there are still a lot of people out looking.

2012-06-08 17:39 donna123

Just seen about Kip on gumtree we are always in the Druridge bay area with our dogs so we will have a look for him
Keeping everything crossed for you Sylviax

2012-06-08 17:20 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

annaH thats very kind of you...hope you have enough teabags....

2012-06-08 17:19 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

A representive from ESSR scotland is coming down this weekend with her spaniels to join the search party...have given her Bazils number to arrange where to meet...tx

2012-06-08 17:08 bigdavesdad

Had a look along the dunes last night-am at work 8am-6pm tomorrow but have posted info on Facebook and will keep doing so-

2012-06-08 17:02 Gking

Hope you find kip really soon! I have been looking on google maps for places that might stand out or shelter places, or if he was in the water and the tide might of dircted him. Only thing i saw is the bech bungalows and a island that is out to sea further up north i dont know what is on the island can only see a helicopter pad and a building but has rocks all around and a beach. Sounds ridiculous i know but i cant walk with a bad ankle so tying to find some places on map near :) hope u get him back soon ive been checking all day for news!

2012-06-08 16:46 AnnaH

I can only spare an hour or two tomorrow as I have a baby, but I will help anyway I can. I live in the estate opposite the entrance to the Country Park so if people want to take a restbite or need a cup of tea, my door is open to all the search team

2012-06-08 16:46 mflbcbb

Cant make it for 0730 as work nights but will be out a bit later on way home for a look, same as today. Good luck

2012-06-08 16:44 wickedweims

thanks andrew for picking up the posters and thanks for taking them to sylvia x

2012-06-08 16:32 wickedweims

the car is located first road to the north of country park entrance heading towards amble comes to a t junction at seafront turn right car park is 100 yds away signposted hadston scaurs car park single track road so we will co ord the search from there

2012-06-08 16:30 maggiesmam

I can help again tomorrow, I was out last night with my dog. I'm not sure if I'll be there for 7.30 as I live over 30miles away but will get there as early as I can. I've been posting on facebook & twitter & many of my friends have shared the info. We all want Kip home safe & sound x

2012-06-08 16:19 wickedweims

There is a search party being arranged for saturday morning I will post map co ords later

It will start at 7.30 am Hadston Scaurs Car park which is the next turning after drurridge bay
Please if you are going to help please post here and we can arrange search parties
x

2012-06-08 16:18 DaveM

Is there a place everyone is searching from tonight? do we need to meet up to coordinate the search areas?

2012-06-08 16:00 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Tx Andrew...

2012-06-08 15:40 wickedweims

a carr please call mobile 07850 433719
many thanks x

2012-06-08 15:35 andrew

LEAVING BLYTH NOW B THERE 10 MINS

2012-06-08 15:34 andrew

WILL DROP ONE NOW IF YOU CAN LET ME NO WHEN /WHERE YOU WOULD LIKE THEM

2012-06-08 15:33 wickedweims

PLEASE CAN ANYONE GET A POSTER TO THE PRINTERS

2012-06-08 15:32 acarr

My hubby and our springers are at the cresswell druridge bay no posters there. I live near ashington could pop to photographers if needed. Please let me know if we can help further

2012-06-08 15:08 wickedweims

sylvia needs some more posters so I have contacted

Crescent Printing Co
195, Alexandra Rd, Ashington , NE63 9LA
10.4 miles S
Tel: 01670 816407
If anyone can get them a poster today they will photocopy a load of posters please let me or shreen know if anyone can drop a poster in for them to photocopy for the search tomorrow
thanks

Printers & Lithographers

Last edited: 2012-06-08 15:10:23 by wickedweims

2012-06-08 14:39 AnnaH

I live very close to Druridge Bay Country Parks so have been keeping an eye open and trying to have a look in the more overgrown areas. I have spread the word as much as possible. Lovely Kip, I hope you are safe and well.

Last edited: 2012-06-08 14:41:05 by AnnaH

2012-06-08 14:38 Sylvia

Have come home for dry clothes and to print flyers as we have run out. Still no sign and the beach has been checked today for anything washed up from Craster to Widdrington (a good 20 miles). No sign at the scented area.
Am going now to buy disposable barbecues and sausages.
My printer has decided to print vertical stripes for some reason and I have wasted about an hour trying to put it right. Please could someone who is coming up tonight print off some? Thank you so much xx

2012-06-08 13:53 linda

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2012-06-08 13:07 hayley

Have just posted ad to 'gumtree' xxx

2012-06-08 12:58 Sylvie

My hubbie is at Druridge Bay Park every day with our two springers and is keeping his eyes peeled. I have let the local kennels know as they sometimes get lost dogs handed in. Thoughts with you Sylvia.

2012-06-08 12:53 andrew

have just come back sad to say no signs ov kip weather not helping as it be possible he is lying low in shelter theres that much woodland /bushes to get through still plenty people looking could really do with sunshine and get as many people up there had really good view along beach as tide is out lets hope he comes out soon where ever he is

2012-06-08 12:52 poppy

Come on bonny boy show yourself we know your out there some where you just have to give us a little help to find you and return you to where you are much loved and treasured. please keep safe xxx

2012-06-08 12:18 hayley

Thinking of you Kip, is there anyone else local that can print off and hand out flyers/posters in the area? The more people that are made aware the better chance we stand of getting him home. I will try to get up again at the weekend especially if we can get a few sightings and know which area to concentrate our search in. Sending lots of love and positive thoughts to get you home xxxx

2012-06-08 12:00 BBKM

I agree with BaileyP, Springers are very good swimmers and it is certainly possible that Kip (a big strong lad) has come out of the water much further away from where he went in although I do think his Mum Sylvia would have caught sight of him, but you never know. I believe the tide was coming in a the time so he would have been swimming against it if he was facing east. I am hoping he came back onto the beach either north or south from where his Mum was searching and he made his way up into rural land. Does anyone know if a blind dog is likely to try and find his way home through sound/hearing, or just wander or will he lay low until someone finds him? I get upset imaginging him out there on his own. TTyping through tears so will finish for the moment. Can only imagine how his family are feeling. Come on Kip please, please be seen x

2012-06-08 11:53 acarr

I have spoke to alcan farms and asked the guys to keep their eyes peeled in their area, the cover quite a distance they are also putting up posters.

2012-06-08 11:26 BaileyP

I've been following the search for Kip from way down south and praying he'll be found. I have two blind collies so know how vulnerable they are. I think that there could be a possibility that he has swum out in the sea - this happened to my collie in Cornwall a few years ago. He ran into the sea unexpectedly and headed out away from the shore completely disorientated. I was lucky enough to be able to grab his tail - the water was up to my waist before I could reach him and I managed to pull him in by the tail. I wonder if Kip could have done the same and may have 'landed' much further down the coast. Springers are good swimmers so he could be a lot further away than you expect. I am keeping everything crossed that he will be found soon. Thinking of you Sylvia. xxx

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2012-06-08 11:08 wickedweims

have just spoken to the BBC North East news room to see if they can help will update with further details stay safe Kip x

2012-06-08 10:56 Unknown

People have been fantastic. Sorry I am not close but keep up the good work, even in this terrible weather:)

2012-06-08 10:27 DogLostOwl

Good to have riders out looking, you can see so much further from horseback. Good luck to all searchers today. One of my urgent cases is home, the epileptic one, but I still have one to find before I am free to travel. I don't know if we could add anything to the searching being done already but will continue to watch this page.

2012-06-08 09:32 acarr

I live near ellington and have been looking. I can't stop thinking about this little man. I have spread the word through the horsey world in the area and will be riding around at the weekend looking for clues. He deserves all our help just wish I could do more. Fingers,paws and hooves crossed for you KIP

2012-06-08 09:23 biccy

Too far to be of help :o( but also can't stop thinking about Kip and all those fantastic people out looking. I have shared on facebook and so has my sister who went to uni up there so many of her friends still live in the area.Will be leaving kips page up to keep a check on progress.God speed everyone out there xxx

2012-06-08 09:17 andrew

am about to leave blyth and travel up the coast route on way to durridge will be passing through ellington etc on way up and will do stops on way looking in fields see if we can find /spot kip

2012-06-08 09:06 SuzeeBee

I am miles away in Suffolk but can't stop thinking about this precious boy. There are so many kind helpers out there searching for him, please God let him be found today.
Stay safe Kip xxxx

2012-06-08 08:56 Joo

looking at the map there is a wee Island off Amble and it appears there are cruises going across there to look at puffins...Coquet Island...it mightbbe worth contacting these companies and asking them to keep their eyes peeled.He is a strong dog and could well be able to swim that far .

2012-06-08 08:05 Sylvia

Once again, a huge thank you to everyone. I am now out of text allowance and the phone is going non-stop. If you text me and I don't respond, please bear with me. I really do appreciate the messages of support, but will only be answering texts that have specific questions.
Love, Sylvia xx

2012-06-08 07:51 kirstmc

I only wish I lived nearer but hundreds of miles away...I first saw beautiful Kip's picture on a post through facebook and have been following and praying for his safe return ever since. I have 2 springers myself and just can't stop thinking of Kip, I've been squeezing them very tight the last couple of days. Come on Kip, please let yourself be found today, stay strong boy! X

2012-06-08 01:34 Angel

Frank has just got back after putting up posters everywhere he could along the route from Warkworth to past Druridge Bay, including 2 caravan sites and Tesco's notice board in Amble. He's had a scout round again where Kip was last seen but sadly no sign of him at all. We are simply hoping he's in dense undergrowth and is warm and snug or that someone somewhere has picked him up and will hand him in soon. I contacted the Harbourmaster this afternoon, he was most helpful and posted notices in the Port of Blyth offices. Anyone sailing along the coast will be asked to keep their eyes open for signs of Kip onshore. He also said he has alerted the Coastguard for us too and said if any fishing boats report anything he will let us know. Sending love and prayers to Sylvia and Kip and all who are looking for this special and beautiful boy xx

2012-06-08 00:21 BBKM

Thanks ESSJ for posting my update....sadly no sightings of Kip tonight. I had a drive up to Amble area where we have been told about these possible sightings of Kip this morning. Just drove around for a short while because weather was just awful, then realised I needed petrol and this was at 10.40pm and started to panic when both of Amble petrol stations were closed...then to be told nearest was Alnwick 11 miles or Ashington 13 miles, so opted for a slow drive to Ashington which is my direction home.....
Come on Kip we need a very positve sighting of you so we can get you home to your family, praying he is snug in a warm dry den and the sun shines today xx

2012-06-08 00:16 Shereen

Sending Prayers and Love Kip

2012-06-07 23:23 Jarvis Cocker

As the owner of a 12 year old Cocker Spaniel who is almost blind, I can not stop thinking about the gorgeous Kip, my heart goes out to Sylvia and her family, if I lived nearer I would certainly be out there helping to search for him, I hope that he is curled up somewhere warm tonight in this awful weather, all our fingers and paws are crossed that he is found safe.

2012-06-07 22:51 Sylvia

Thank you again for a fantastic turnout of searchers today. It is probably not fair to single out people by name, but Bazil and Trevor deserve a special mention for being there during the night.
Clearly, Kip cannot be on the beach as we have now had 3 high tides since he disappeared. We are still covering that area in case he returns to it but are also trying to cover the area inland.
Friends have approached the RAF station at Boulmer to request that the Air Sea Rescue helicopter keeps an eye out if it is airborne. A local airfield has briefed its microlight pilots to cover a search grid when the weather permits them to be airborne again. The local newspaper has put a story on their website. Radio stations have been contacted, even the Amble fishing fleet has been alerted to keep an eye out. Working spaniels have tried to track him. I have scented an area near where he disappeared.
It's like looking for a needle in a haystack - Druridge Bay beach alone is 6 miles long! Sorry to say his, but we have checked the beach for his body, but no sign of him. The dunes have been searched time and time again, woods and fields covered. All we can do is keep trying.
Once again, a huge thank you to everyone. xx

2012-06-07 22:24 ESSJ - Area Co-ordinator Rutland

Update from Bazil who has asked me to post while she is out there."The weather is dreadful. Bazil thinks he will most definately stay sheltered tonight. She has searched various woodland where nice and dry. Nothing.She has seen some people still out looking with Huskies. Trevor has been out again :) now away home. Bazil is now off to area of possible sightings.If anyone has any information on these sightings which can confirm or deny that this may have been Kip then please let us know. He was wearing his high Vis vest when he went missing- he may still be wearing this - or he may not. Sightings now are REALLY important so please keep sharing and making everyone aware that he is still missing. Come on Kip lad, please show yourself- we all just want to get you home and safe xxx

2012-06-07 21:16 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Tx...jude 1

2012-06-07 21:12 JUDE1

Hi Sylvia, so sorry to hear that Kip has gone missing have put posters up for him will lookout for him hope he is found soon and safe good luck hun

2012-06-07 20:11 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Hayley...dog angel..how kind of you, such a distance for you to travel...tx...and good to know posters are up...Team KIP...we are going to find him...

2012-06-07 19:37 hayley

We came up for the day today from Durham, we searched all around druridge bay and all the adjoining natural reserves, I found a high sand dune and clambered to top with binoculars and searched across the fields but no sightings I'm sorry to say. We saw lots of laminates up around the country park on bins and posts and many people with posters and even a poster in the chip shop in Amble where we had our tea. Just got back now but hoping he will soon be found and will be checking for latest news on this beautiful boy. Sorry we couldn't find him today but we did certainly try for you all. xxx

2012-06-07 19:22 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

2,000 page views now since 3pmm....we are all gunning for you Kip...

2012-06-07 19:20 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Good luck everyone...tx Bazil...you are a star...looking at your membership details..its quite a drive for you...

2012-06-07 17:37 BBKM

andrew, i am going up there again soon as is Trevor who was searching last night. I am going to target area where he was lost, this is between Druridge and Low/High Hauxley and also where this possible sighting was up at Little Shaw beach area between Hauxley and Amble. As far as I know the whole Druridge, Cresswell, Widdrington and Hauxley area are being searched by helpers.

2012-06-07 17:29 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

andrew please see post by Bazil at 16.23

2012-06-07 17:05 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Over 1,000 page views in last 2 hours...we are all sending positive vibes for Kip...

2012-06-07 17:04 andrew

is there any info as to where people are looking 4 the dog

2012-06-07 17:00 dillondog

Thank you, Owl.

2012-06-07 16:58 linda

Have shared on FB hope this little man is found safe soon xxx

2012-06-07 16:54 DogLostOwl

dillondog, we are 163 miles away but that isn't the problem as I am sure someone among the springer crew would find us a sofa. Our problem is that we are after a vulnerable epileptic dog lost in fields and woodlands in Notts, and also I see that a tiny toy dog has just gone missing in another wood in my area. So I am rather tied up here. Tracking in extreme rain and wind is difficult and not always successful, and I really think the best bet here is to get as many humans as possible out with binoculars. If I thought we could just shoot up north and get a result I would go tomorrow, but I don't think this is the case. I will continue to keep an eye on the thread.

2012-06-07 16:50 BBKM

A man and his 8 springers are out there searching, one is training to be a tracker dog I think xx

2012-06-07 16:48 Diane_Leeds

everything crossed that this morning's sighting leads to Kip being found. If I wasnt so far away I'd be there helping to find him

2012-06-07 16:44 BBKM

Forgot to say sorry to Shereen for cutting our telephone conversation short x

2012-06-07 16:29 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

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2012-06-07 16:27 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Just the news we wanted....tx Bazil...

2012-06-07 16:25 andrew

where is everyone looking 4 kip are you still on beach are starting to look inland if so what areas have been looked at

2012-06-07 16:23 BBKM

Just spoken to Kip's owner again, bit vague at the moment but there was a possible sighting this morning near Little Shaw by someone. This is beach area heading up towards Amble, somewhere between Hauxley area and Amble. If this was him, brilliant its what we needed, will try and confirm asap x

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2012-06-07 16:21 dillondog

Come on Kip, show yourself! What a fantastic team effort so far...keep going, he's there somewhere. Are there any tracker dogs available? Don't know how far away Owl and the lovely Whispa are? Paws and fingers tightly crossed here.

2012-06-07 16:09 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Tx Relly...

2012-06-07 16:06 reilly

I've just got back from searching and unfortunately didn't see anything helpful I talked to everyone I passed and whilst most knew Kip was missing, not everyone did. I parked in the car-park next the coach park close to the sailing clubhouse and there were no posters in there, nor were there any on the posts I walked past to get to the dunes. I'm sorry I didn't think to take any up with me, but perhaps if anyone is close they could ensure all the car parks/parking areas/paths towards the beach are postered to make sure anyone who goes anywhere near Druridge Bay has heard of Kip.

2012-06-07 16:04 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Tx for that info Bazil...

2012-06-07 15:54 BBKM

Sylvia please correct me if I have got this wrong or anyone who knows different.
Last night I was in the exact location where Kip was. Hadston area near Druridge Bay. There is a small boatyard there where you come up off the beach. We should use this as his 1st point and work our way inland from there. I have just spoken to Sylvia, Kip was on the beach running along at the waters edge (keeping in mind he is at the beach nearly everyday) He is a very tall strong dog. If he is trying to get home he will most definately travel inland. This is a vast amount of country park / rural area around Druridge Bay. I will keep updating when possible x Hadston looks like a small residential area x

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2012-06-07 15:49 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Everyone keep strong...it has already shown that you have spread the word so well on facebook and other sites that someone who put into the internet about a found springer was immediately directed to doglost...on that basis any one else who puts in found springer will also be directed to us...the co incidence was just so promising with the location being so close...sadly not to be this time...we dont have time to feel sad...we need to make an extra strong effort now...I have been amazed over the years on doglost how the pure spirit of joining together and all wanting the same thing has helped so many dogs against all odds be found...so positive messages please...I will start off....KIP WE ARE ALL LOOKING FOR YOU AND WONT GIVE UP...JUST SHOW YOURSELF...WE WILL BE THERE...

2012-06-07 15:49 carling210

So sorry that its not Kip, but a female springer went missing 23rd May from Ulgam, Morpeth, Northumberland & must be this one posted on the Animal Search page,
http://www.animalsearchuk.co.uk/view_lost_pet.php?petref=ALP55134

2012-06-07 15:40 BBKM

Gutted and a few tears here, this dog was not Kip...but pleased this little girl is found safe. Come on team Kip lets keep going this boy has to be somewhere and I would say probably not too far away from where he was lost xx Barbecue to be done tonight. Come on Kip show yourself please x

2012-06-07 15:36 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Can a local searcher please update us as to areas searched...tx

2012-06-07 15:31 andrew

DOES ANYONE NO HOW FAR THEY HAVE LOOKED 4 KIP DOWN THE COAST

2012-06-07 15:25 Gypsy

So disappointed...poor Sylvia! Well done Bazil, you're doing great. Will be back out searching when I finish work xxx

2012-06-07 15:24 blueblue

Aw no really thought it was going to be Kip!
:o(

2012-06-07 15:21 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Please use twitter facebook etc ....poster can be emailed on the email button above...so if kind helpers want to search the area for businesses on the net and pop in their email addy you can send the poster out to them directly and help spread the word in the immediate area to the people who can help the most...tx everyone.

2012-06-07 15:20 Binny

:(
Xx

2012-06-07 15:18 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Its not Kip...the found Springer is a bitch....Sylvia is so upset...helper Bazil on phone to her...so search continues...come on Team Kip...back into action...

2012-06-07 15:16 DogLostAngus

just seen :-(

2012-06-07 15:15 Shereen

oh no! I dont think its Kip : (

2012-06-07 15:14 Vizsla55

Legs, fingers, arms, paws, toes and eyes all crossed. Please let it be Kip. Loads of lovexxxx

2012-06-07 15:11 Gary D

Hawaaaaaayyyyyy Kip!

2012-06-07 15:10 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Over 200 page views in the last 10 minutes...

2012-06-07 15:07 carling210

Got everything crossed that its Kip.

2012-06-07 15:02 DogLostAngus

WOOO HOOO - Nail biting moments - please let it be him

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2012-06-07 15:02 blueblue

Yay Brilliant !!!

2012-06-07 15:02 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Gosh so many people watching this page and praying for the post that confirms its Kip...

2012-06-07 14:59 BBKM

So happy, spoke to Sylvia she is on her way to him. Thank you Man at the Co Op I am soo soo pleased xx

2012-06-07 14:58 DogLostAngus

please let this be KIP xx

2012-06-07 14:56 Shereen

OH PLEASE LET IT BE HIM!!!!!

2012-06-07 14:55 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Praying so hard this is Kip xxxxx

2012-06-07 14:53 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Correction its Widdrington...which is only 1/4 mile away...fingers crossed that its Kip.

2012-06-07 14:53 Minigirl - Area Co-ordinator, West Yorkshire

everything crossed xxx

2012-06-07 14:47 blueblue

Pick Up, Pick Up!!
Fingers crossed this is Kip!!
Fantastic News! :o)

2012-06-07 14:46 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Got hold of helper Bazil who has notified Sylva...caller said a man went into Witterington co op store with Kip and she hopes he left his contact details there.

2012-06-07 14:40 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Call to hq that a man has found Kip...no ones phone is picking up....

2012-06-07 13:26 Unknown

I know it doesnt sound good but has anyone contacted the lifeboat people in the area?Is it possible he has climbed onto a ledge somewhere?Are there any caves on the beach at all?
I am thinking that maybe some one has picked him up.

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2012-06-07 11:42 Goldenfrodo

Crossposted to RHU forum. Lots of members on there who can look out for him.
Hoping and praying that Kip is found safe very soon xx

2012-06-07 09:15 Shereen

Praying for good news today,I have to go out for a few hours so hoping Kip will be in the BLUE when I get back...Fingers and Paws tightly crossed.

2012-06-07 07:58 Connel

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2012-06-07 06:36 BBKM

Just got back in from searching through the night with Trevor going in one direction and me in the opposite. The barking I heard came to nothing near Cresswell. Have driven, walked and just sat in the car at Cresswell, Druridge bay dunes and park, Widdrington Village, High Hauxley and had no sightings. Had a drive around Ellington aswell. At 4am walked the beach, then walked all around the visitors cafe/car park area of Country Park. Walked around the lake all the time quietly shouting for Kip, but he did not show himself. Good luck to everyone else starting to come out and search for him, I hope he is back home safe today xx Stay safe Kip, you are a clever boy but you just need to be seen x
Thanks ESSJ for your help via mobile, off to bed for a few hours, want to wake up and see Kip in the blue xx

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2012-06-07 06:32 ESSJ - Area Co-ordinator Rutland

Nothing yet but there are people out looking again already this morning, Trevor is still out there and basil has been out all night as well, she posted an update to NESSR a while back "I have just walked round the visitors car park/cafe area of Country Park. No sightings. Have driven, walked and sat through the night in Cresswell, Druridge Bay, Widdrington Village areas, nothing. Only heard one dog barking early hours near Cresswell side of Druridge. Walked the beach at first light and no sign of him. I think he may have found somewhere to lie down where he feels safe. He may start to move when he is hungry or hears his name called. Trevor is still out searching and just spoke to alocal manwho has come out to look for Kip. Praying he is found safe very, very soon x"
Thank you so so much for your help and time Trevor and Basil, Shereen and I just wish we were closer and able to help more. good luck for this morning Everyone, please please let this morning bring Kip back to Sylvia safe and sound xxx

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2012-06-07 06:16 sarahhaynes

Any news? Lot of people shared & asking on facebook. Gypsy & Biz in Spain

2012-06-07 05:10 DogLostAngus

Have just got up & had to check on Kips page - sadly no news - there are already people out looking for him this morning after the barking was heard last night - fingers crossed that he will be found today x

2012-06-07 01:14 Shereen

I hope its him! Thanks Bazil and Trevor!

2012-06-07 01:11 ESSJ - Area Co-ordinator Rutland

thanks both, Bazil has Trevors numbers now and has text him,Bazil heard barking a while back (in the distance) but nothing since- and is currently heading towards where the barking seemed to come from (towards the Cresswell end of the beach)

2012-06-07 00:56 Shereen

Binny ,Ill pass your details on to ESSJ from Admin and she will be in touch shortly.

2012-06-07 00:55 Binny

Emailed you

2012-06-07 00:46 Binny

This is Trev's sister
How can i text u with his numbers plz

2012-06-07 00:26 ESSJ - Area Co-ordinator Rutland

If anyone knows Trevors number(who is still out there tonight) please could they let me know as helper Basil is also out there and is a digit short with his mobile number please email me essj@hotmail.co.uk and i can pick up on my phone. thanks x

2012-06-07 00:15 Gary D

Have just come back after looking around for a while. No luck, but as you know it's massive and difficult in the dark. I'm staying in Amble, so will be looking again in the morning. Hope you find your lovely boy soon.

2012-06-06 23:47 digbysmum

Hope the lovely Kip will soon be found, safe and well. Good luck to all in your search tomorrow xxx

2012-06-06 23:26 Minigirl - Area Co-ordinator, West Yorkshire

Really hope for news of Kip soon xx

2012-06-06 23:05 Shereen

Thanks Sylvia...we spoke briefly earlier re scenting...ill just email you full scenting instructions now.xx

2012-06-06 22:53 Sylvia

More than 30 people were out looking for Kip tonight, but still no sign. Some of them didn't know us but had heard about him and turned up to look. Can't get over how kind they have been. Thanks everyone, hope we find my lovely lad tomorrow.

2012-06-06 22:16 jobadger

Please please stay safe Kip. Good luck everyone - thinking of you all. xx

2012-06-06 21:25 BBKM

Oh no just read this on NESSR. I will post on my FB page. Stay safe Kip, praying you are found very, very soon xx

2012-06-06 21:18 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Gypsy..tx...you are a star...as is everyone..

2012-06-06 20:17 Gypsy

Heading over there now to help with the search. Please stay safe Kip until you're found.x

2012-06-06 20:15 Unknown

It is times like this I feel helpless living so far away...am praying you willl soon find him safe x

2012-06-06 20:08 wickedweims

Have spoken to animal communicator and passed info onto kips owner, there are now about 12 people at druridge bay searching stay safe kip xx

2012-06-06 19:55 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Tx everyone for sharing and tweeting...keep going..

2012-06-06 19:24 ESSJ - Area Co-ordinator Rutland

Just got in Shereen, i just asked the question about scenting- so pleased its already being done, Oh please let this special boy be found safe xxx

2012-06-06 18:37 Shereen

Kip has been missing now for 6 hours...There are about 10 people out looking now,it is now high tide so he cant get back to the point of loss...im hoping if he can he may come back to the carpark,which he knows well. Have advised to scent there...

2012-06-06 18:08 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

tx...

2012-06-06 17:45 DogLostRiverlady

Have put Kips link on twitter + will circulate.

2012-06-06 17:01 Shereen

Please stay safe Kip until someone finds you.Xxx

2012-06-06 16:57 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

This is a dog that co ordinators ESSJ and Shereen were instrumental in finding a home for and organising transport run up to Northumberland...so please press your share button and help find him...

2012-06-06 16:47 AlisonH

So hope Kip is found safe and well soon.

2012-06-06 16:32 PA

Awe what a beautiful boy. I hope you have him home safe & sound very soon. PA

2012-06-06 16:15 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Alerts sent out to helpers in NE 61,62,63,64,65.