Reunited: Shaded Sable & White Sheltie Male

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2010-02-04 23:49 dinkydoodle

I can't believe it's been a year to the day since Rowan came home!  I can't stop smiling again reading all his posts, he is 1 lucky boy.  I just wish that all our missing dogs can have such a happy ending.x.

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2009-02-09 12:21 Dog WardenDogcatcher

Can I thank Barbara who contact myself Kim, Banes Dog Warden reporting a sighting of a dirty looking dog that led to Rowan being found in Batheaston, Bath.  The quick response from the S.Glos Dog Warden, With the general public working in conjuntion with the Dog Warden Services, Rowan was seen and dealt with quickly.  A happy ending and I know Barbara was so pleased that it was her that made that call. 

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2009-02-08 22:42 dinkydoodle

Doglover has said it all - I can only re-iterate that it was really lovely to see Rowan back in the warm and he really is even more handsome in the flesh than he is in the photos.  We now need to send get well wishes to his owner for a speedy recovery.  And yes, let this story give hope to other people who are searching for their dogs, we all want them to be in the blue on this page.

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2009-02-08 21:22 doglover1

Myself and dinkydoodle have tonight been to visit Prim and Rowan,it was so nice to meet Rowan after so many weeks of searching and postering ! I must say he looks amazing and has fitted back into normal life, we even got to stroke and smooth the little fella and we were rewarded with a lick on the hand from Rowan. I think he was saying thank you.   I hope this happy ending gives hope to all dog owners who have dogs missing and they r  reunited soon. I am sure  Rowan will bring comfort to his owner in hospital and wish him a good recovery. Welcome home Rowan, you r such a  handsome chap.xx

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2009-02-08 11:23 Spindle

For all those who are asking.  Rowans owner is still in hospital after the stroke,  at the moment he is stable thank goodness.  We are hoping in a few weeks it may be possible for Rowan to have short visit.  Everyone  is willing him better.  

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2009-02-06 15:14 HainesGSP

Just shed some happy tears for you, and hopeful ones too! My Hugo's still out there in 4th week, and I hope he's as clever and hardy as lovely Rowan. A x

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2009-02-06 12:51 PaulaK

great news! Ive sent a link to this page to Hugos mum to give her a boost x

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2009-02-05 17:34 dinkydoodle

As Shelties mum said, I do think we all feel we know this little chap.  Rowan, you look very relaxed back in the comfort of a warm, cosy home.  If only you could tell us your story!  Welcome back little man, hope to meet you soon.

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2009-02-05 16:49 DogLostAngus

Rowan looks amazing after 7 weeks on the run, I bow to the fact that these little guys are hardy and very self sufficent, Now all we want is the news that his owner is getting better, hopefully Rowan will be allowed to visit - even just to look through the window

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2009-02-05 15:08 Millys Mum

What great news - well done everyone and welcome home Rowan!!!

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2009-02-05 12:06 DogLostShelties Mum - Area Volunteer, Kent

Thank you so much for posting these photos. He's looking very good having been away so long and had a brush for his photo! I think we all feel we know him so well and he's very like my boy Rory. love and hugs from Dougie and Rory to Rowan xxx

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2009-02-05 11:55 worlass1st

How beautiful is this dog?? Lovely to see the at home photo's.   Gay xx

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2009-02-05 10:37 Jumanji - Co-ordinator.South.Yorkshire

This is just such wonderful news ! well done to all who have helped in trying to get this boy home again. Rowan what an exceptional little dog you are ! I keep visualising what it must have been like to see him standing at the kissing gate ! Welcome home Rowan and stay safe from now on xxx XX

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2009-02-05 10:32 Shirley4Collies

Oh wow oh wow oh wow .. what fantastic news to read this about Rowan after such a long time.  I am so pleased, and especially that he is in good health.  Welcome Home dear boy ..

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2009-02-05 10:12 doglover1

great to see these photos, you look so well rowan after 7 wks away!! cant wait to meet you little fella and im sure your glad  to be back home with prim and her other dogs..enjoy all the love and attention, you deserve it rowan. xxxxx    

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2009-02-05 10:04 Badger

Thanks for sharing Rowan's "I'm home" photos.  He's a lovely boy, and so clever to look after himself, and keep safe, for so long.  Love and hugs to you dear Rowan X.

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2009-02-05 09:50 B30

Here's some photo's of Rowan back home

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2009-02-05 09:42 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Fantastic news A VERY HAPPY ENDING welcome home Rowan xxx

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2009-02-05 06:53 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

What more can I add- just marvelous- fantastic news WELL DONE TO ALL CONCERNED

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2009-02-04 23:46 jimi

WONDERFUL NEWS!  What a clever little boy to manage all this time out there and thank goodness he's now safely home.  Welcome home Rowan. xxxxx

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2009-02-04 23:34 DogLostShelties Mum - Area Volunteer, Kent

Never say never Gay. Your dream could come true and Princess could appear just like Rowan. What a clever boy he is to have survived so well. love Sylv xx

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2009-02-04 22:14 bee

What great news !! A big cuddle needed now (after a bath lol) Thoughts for Princess to come home now x x  

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2009-02-04 21:58 worlass1st

What a lovely ending. I cried too! I have often fantasised that Princess would just suddenly walk up to me and Katie one day like Rowan did, then I scold myself for being daft. But maybe not so daft eh? I can't imagine how good it feels to have him back, no more sleepless nights thinking of him out in the cold wondering if he was eating ok. I am very very pleased for you and wish you all the best.   Gay xx

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2009-02-04 21:34 Teddys Mum - Area Volunteer, West London

Wonderful news. So pleased Rowan hs been found and is home safe and sound.

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2009-02-04 21:23 DogLostOwl

Made my day too, so pleased for Rowan and Prim and everyone who helped.

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2009-02-04 21:08 the sheltie lady

I am absolutely over the moon. Best news ever. Can't wait to see him again.

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2009-02-04 21:01 UNKNOWN

What a smile inducing heartwarming story. I've not posted on Rowans page but have been following his story. How fantastic. Well done everyone!!

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2009-02-04 20:59 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Wooo Hooo absolutely fantastic news, welcome you lovely boy and great encouter of the reunion.  Thanks for the text from Lynn and Yasa this afternoon made my day.  Jan xxx 

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2009-02-04 20:52 Spindle

We had a call about a sighting yesterday afternoon in Swainswick, just outside Bath.. Our great dog warden rushed there closely followed by Prim and 2 brilliant helpers (Dinkydoodle and Doglover). It was nearly dark by the time the dog warden arrived but she saw him running away in a field and he had gone by the time owner and helpers arrived. We got her to "scent" the area and walk her dogs around and also put down food.. She went back this morning, armed for the day with soup, sandwiches and blankets and walked around with her dogs. First nothing, no sign at all, then sat in the car for a while to warm up. Went off again, walked around field and was about to turn to walk back to the car and something made her look toward the kissing gate in the distance, and there he stood watching her. She was convinced it was a dream. Her dogs recognised him and ran up to him where they all greeted each other, Rowan then heard her say "Oh Rowan, where have you been all this time" and he twigged who it was and raced across to her going crazy leaping up kissing her and yelping. She slipped his lead on and walked back to the car where he jumped in first, laid on the back seat as if he had never been away!!!! He is thinner and his coat is matted but pretty good considering its been over 7 weeks. He will be vet checked out in the morning. Special thanks to a great dog warden, and everyone else who helped in the hunt for this little one, and for Prim who did so much and didn?t give up on him.. There has been tears all round today but happy ones. Welcome home Rowan, back where you belong..

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2009-02-04 20:01 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Have spoken to lynn earlier ie when she was trying to eat but have promised she could post first.....all I can say is lots of tears...lots of advise..and it worked! Watch this space! Oh and helpers and dog warden were fantastic...think they all have to come down from their high and 2  months of tracking!

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2009-02-04 19:43 Corbiere

Great news! Lyn emailked a couple of days back about this little  chap and I came onto the site last night for the first itme in months - none of the dogs I looked up have been found so I was very sad...  This is the kind of boost everyone needs. Well done all for the hard work

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2009-02-04 18:31 DogLostAunt Stef - Area Volunteer, West London

This is such brilliant news. I am so pleased for you all. WELL DONE & a big WELCOME HOME to Rowan. XX

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2009-02-04 18:07 BaileyP

FANTASTIC news! I can't believe that he is actually home again. Well done to all the people who have been looking for him - let's hope Princess will be the next to come home.

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2009-02-04 18:06 Hugh

So glad you are home Rowan have been watching the page everyday we have a sheltie well done everyone for looking for him waiting to hear his story welcome home Rowan xxx

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2009-02-04 17:55 DogLostLostdogs ScotlandSable - Regional Co-ordinator - Scotland

Excellent news. Just cannot wait to find out the details, but so glad this boy is HOME !!!!

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2009-02-04 17:50 dinkydoodle

I knew it would be today that we got you home, I was willing you to show yourself yesterday but you needed just 1 more day to yourself.  I am so over the moon that you are now safe and warm, I just cannot stop smiling I want to share this with the whole world.  Well done everyone,  we can all rest a little easier now.  I can't wait to meet you little man. x  

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2009-02-04 17:49 worlass1st

Thats Brilliant news! Well done! I'm so pleased but jealous too, I wish my Princess would come home. How did you catch him? Any tips for me?   Gay xx

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2009-02-04 17:42 DogLostShelties Mum - Area Volunteer, Kent

Fabulous news. Can't wait to hear the update. They are tough little dogs. Never give up with them. Welcome home Rowan Sylv xx

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2009-02-04 17:03 B30

What wonderful news. Well done to everyone who has worked so hard to catch him. Great team work has resulted in Rowan now being in the blue, you should all be so proud of yourselves!!

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2009-02-04 16:52 muns

Great work! Can't wait to hear full story. Well done everyone!

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2009-02-04 16:51 Badger

Such wonderful news to hear that Rowan has been found after so long.  Look forward to hearing the reunited story.  Well done everyone who has helped in whatever way to find this lovely boy.      

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2009-02-04 16:49 JERRYSMUM

Super news that Rowan is now safe.  My father has been a friend of his owner for many many years and we have been watching from afar and spreading the word to keep people looking for him.  Well done to you all - fabulous efforts.  So pleased. x

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2009-02-04 16:48 DogLostReynard

Wecome home Rowan!
Well done to Lynn and her team of helpers & very well done to Prim for sticking by this lttle fella.
Happy days.xxx

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2009-02-04 16:38 Mumof2shelties

So happy to hear the news! I have been following this story and what a wonderful outcome! It's very reassuring to see how people still care about pets and their owners. Welcome home Rowan!!

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2009-02-04 16:23 sukimax

Oh, What incredible news, Welcome home Rowan, What amazing people you have had looking for you, It shows you should never give up,  Fantastic, Fantastic, Sukimax.

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2009-02-04 16:14 Bess 'n' Barney's Mum

Oh what fantastic news.   Looking forward to the story, must say well done to all the Doglost helpers on this one, you really kept the heat up and have reaped the reward.   Wonderful stuff.   Welcome home Rowan, bless him, hope he's ok.

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2009-02-04 16:10 Julie B

What fantastic news this is.  Welcome home Rowan - you can now enjoy the comforts of your own home. X

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2009-02-04 15:55 DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

Fantastic news Welcome home Rowan xxx

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2009-02-04 15:38 Yasa

Overjoyed to hear the news !! Thanks so much for the text Angus. Cannot wait to hear all the news. So very glad Rowan is on his way home at last. Well done everyone, and congratulations !! xx

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2009-02-04 15:31 DogLostAngus

Cannot wait to hear this reunion story. Fantastic News

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2009-02-04 14:57 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Excellent news! Well done team Rowan! Cannot wait to hear the details! 

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2009-02-04 14:49 Mollychops

What fantastic news!

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2009-02-04 14:47 doglover1

ROWAN ROWAN ROWAN I AM SO HAPPY. WELCOME HOME LITTLE FELLA, YOU DONT KNOW HOW HAPPY I AM FOR YOU AND PRIM, TEARS ARE STILL ROLLING DOWN MY FACE WITH JOY.I HOPE YOU R OK, BUT THE MAIN THING IS YOUR R SAFE AND GOING BACK HOME.I CAN'T WAIT TO GIVE YOU A CUDDLE AND MEET YOU.  WELL DONE EVERYONE WE KNEW WE WOULD GET YOU BACK IN THE END GREAT RESULT.WHAT ELSE CAN I SAY,  IM JUST SOOOOOOOO HAPPPPPY.

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2009-02-04 14:42 Meeka

Finally some good news - FANTASTIC - can't wait to hear the story.  Well done everyone involved, just brilliant

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2009-02-04 14:32 Spindle

Just had that call he is on the way home with Prim. All  of us are very emotional will update more later when I speak to her.

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2009-02-03 15:14 DogLostShelties Mum - Area Volunteer, Kent

Brilliant effort going on there, but please encourage everyone to print a poster off and carry it in your pocket. That's what I do here in the south east because that one sighting needs an instant phone call I also have a spare lead but a sheltie would be having none of it. As Lynn says it needs that person special to the dog. love Sylv xx

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2009-02-02 19:56 Spindle

POSSIBLE  sighting at Doynton just over a week ago, horse rider saw what she thought may of been Rowan run off.  This is not 100% though.  Now covered complete area with posters covering Toghill, Hinton and Doynton and surrounding villages.  All sightings come in couple of weeks afer the event we need to kow quickly to get the person he trusts to him.. Letters sent out to farms as well requesting barns and sheds checked.  We are still actively leaving no stone unturned.

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2009-02-01 16:10 Spindle

Thanks Dinkydoodle and Doglover for all your help postering more areas.  We are now sending out posters to farms in the case Rowan might be sighted.  Also flyers with postmen if we can.  

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2009-01-30 14:10 DogLostShelties Mum - Area Volunteer, Kent

A sheltie expert friend says Rowan could be surviivng quite well on his current food source, but the pending bad weather may well flush him out of hiding as he'll need more supplies. Let's hope so. love Sylv xx

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2009-01-29 21:18 dinkydoodle

I will be postering and re-postering again tomorrow and over the weekend, let's hope we get that call.  Come on little man, we want you home.

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2009-01-29 13:59 doglover1

Great to see Rowan in papers again, this will get out to loads of people and lets hope it brings some sightings and calls. I have been out today postering everywhere !! in areas that needed doing, also I will  go and re- poster in Yate and surrounding areas ( near where accident happened) as last time I was there old posters had gone? Stay safe until we find you Rowan.xx

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2009-01-29 10:30 Spindle

Rowan is ib both Gazettes, will be covering huge area. Waiting for those calls.  Bumping.

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2009-01-28 23:03 DogLostShelties Mum - Area Volunteer, Kent

I check Rowan's page daily and pray he'll show himself. I think like Princess he's probably surviving very well. They're a very clever breed. love sylv xx

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2009-01-27 16:54 Spindle

Thanks you dinkydoodle and doglover.  More areas being postered for Rowan.

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2009-01-24 10:00 doglover1

hello lynnl, still thinking of rowan all the time and always looking for him, glad to see hes in the paper again next week, lets hope it brings some news and maybe the reward will help also.  let me know if you need any other areas postering etc as im only to willing to help and get this little fella back to where he belongs,fingers crossed for some sightings soon. stay safe rowan.

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2009-01-23 23:55 Spindle

No, no news at all, no calls, no sightings.  Rowan will be going in paper again next week in the hope we get that call.  We are still looking.  Reward is now offered for his safe return.

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2009-01-23 13:54 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Any news?

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2009-01-19 16:31 Spindle

Thanks Muns and Bee for all advice.  We do not have enough definate sightings to put up feeding stations.  Believe me everything possible is being done to find Rowan. We need a call with definate sightings desperately now.

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2009-01-19 10:37 beardies in need

I was reading about poor Rowen in the dog papers at the weekend, I agree with what Muns and Bee wrote, hope theres good news soon x

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2009-01-18 22:37 DogLostShelties Mum - Area Volunteer, Kent

It's very reasuuring to see so much sustained interest in this boy. Like the others I believe it's a matter of him showing his head and it's likely he's found a warm haybarn or similar. Yes they can change colour and do look like foxes. love Sylv x

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2009-01-18 14:57 doglover1

hello all, i have just been out postering more areas close to where i live along cycle paths/dog walkers areas handed out loads of flyers to dog walkers, everyone seems to know about rowan which is good news. (from ads in local papers) just another thought lynnl could we get yate town football club to put something in next home game programe or put posters/flyers inside as lots of people from that area would then see it??? fingers xxxxx for some more news and sightings soon. come home soon rowan thinking of you...

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2009-01-18 10:42 bee

Having owned three shelties in the past, and was involved in tracking a friends sheltie many years ago, who was found after nearly 2 months, thought I would add a few thoughts. The sheltie we tracked was so hard to spot, she would drop into dykes and run along the bottom to get from field to field, only popping up occasionally, we could only get sightings by literally camping out for a day/night in one spot with binoculars. She was found about 5 miles from where lost. Also, if you think you have seen a fox instead it may well be your dog, this sheltie changed colour literally from a blue merle to black on her back whilst in the wild. They have remendous survival instinct as others have said. We also got the owners within 2 foot of her, but no way was she coming , had turned very wild, so suggest a trap best approach, we were lucky a gamekeeper chased her into a barn, once owner went to her and touched her it was like a transformation from wild dog to tame pet. Good luck, these dogs are amazing, luckily a bit timid also so will shy away from traffic as well. XX

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2009-01-18 10:22 muns

I do’t know what is happening behind the scenes but thought I would share some techniques we used with Bubbles. We plotted all sightings on Google earth and looked at her direct routes through fields (much quicker than road routes) which gave us a good picture of her ’rounds’ We also found when no sightings that despite all posters, news etc she had bee in an area where people were unaware of of search-and when we happened on that area there were multiple sightings. Food stations kept her put (water available in dykes) Numerous areas of shelter-barns, log plies, thick bracken etc Often the picture was built some time after sightings reported. She was found really healthy despite cold weather and time out (8th Dec) But she did start showing at night more often -especially in busy road areas. When we pin pinted her most prolific area we introduced a trap. I would try food stations at all sightings just to try and get a handle on her. Sorry if you already done all this.but better to say than not I thought

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2009-01-18 09:37 Spindle

Rowan was in the Yate Gazette this week. We had POSSIBLE sighting on friday in Siston common, was checked out thoroughly and no sign of him.  Sighting was at night so could well have been a fox. Great that people are telling us though.Thank you doglover for postering that area for us.  Nice to see so many people wishing this boy home.  HS thanks for your suggestions, that was some time ago he was seen, everyone in the area is watching out for him.  We just need a definate sighting.

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2009-01-18 08:48 DogLostReynard

Thanks guys for your help and advice.....positive thoughts for Rowan please, he needs to know it is time to go home now.xxx

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2009-01-15 18:43 Judys Mum

I've been watching and keeping my fingers and toes crossed for Rowan.  I can see what an amazing effort you are all putting in and it is fantastic.  One thing that occured to me is that there was a sighting near some stables a while back.  I imagine horsey people are sympathetic to the situation.  Is there mileage in asking them to leave some smelly food out regularly for him in a quiet safe corner (under a hedge so he doesn't have to break cover?) or even dog crate type to see if he is still in the area and maybe entice him out and give him some strength? Maybe if this works then a dog trap could be substituted for the crate.  
Sorry if this has already been thought of - you look to have covered all bases so far!    

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2009-01-14 21:22 dinkydoodle

I re-postered Emersons Green park area earlier as it seems previous notices were missing.  Also got posters in my car rear windows to get non-dog walkers to get a picture of Rowan in their minds when I'm driving and parked around town.  I do so hope this little chap makes an appearance soon.  Come on sweetie.

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2009-01-14 17:22 DogLostShelties Mum - Area Volunteer, Kent

I'm not surprised at no one having seen him. They are little masters of being invisible. You've probably walked past him umpteen times as well with him buried down under a bush. He's got to get water though, so that would mean a river, stables, farm... They can survive on turnips if needed. I keep looking at this page and princess as I think she's doing the same thing. In their own world and nearby. love Sylv x

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2009-01-14 08:20 Spindle

No more calls re Rowan but we are all actively looking.  Please check out reunited Jimmy's page if you are getting despondent and need hope for him.  Just because no calls for a while all is not lost. So many people are willing Rowan to be safe now.

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2009-01-12 14:20 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Also in Dogs Today.

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2009-01-12 12:49 Spindle

Great to see emore publicity going on re Rowan.  We have a small army of people ready to help with him if we get any news.  Hardly anywhere now without his poster.  2 more days and it will be a month missing.  Everyone aware.

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2009-01-11 22:22 Lynneben

Also article in this weeks Dog World

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2009-01-11 13:00 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Good coverage fro Rowan in this weks Dogs today newspaper.

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2009-01-09 23:01 dinkydoodle

hi doglover, I walked this area this morning and not many posters so you must have put them up behind me!  I'll call LynnL 2moro and give her permission to give my tel. no to you so if you call her when you can and get my no. can you call me?  as perhaps we should not be corresponding thru this site.  Looking forward to hearing from you.  I wish there was another siting of this little man, come on show yourself Rowan.   

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2009-01-09 21:14 dinkydoodle

doglover, could we meet in Emersons Green park, say 9ish 2moro morning so I know who you are?  Perhaps we could get our heads together?

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2009-01-09 17:06 Spindle

Thanks girls for your help.  Dinkydoodle can you call me, I didn't get your phone no.!!1 Doh!!!!!!

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2009-01-09 14:16 doglover1

hello all, i have just returned from putting up loads of posters in codrington, doddington, little sodbury and some more in areas around there, also 3 golf clubs have put on notice boards as they cover areas rowan has been spotted. also put up posters on bus stops, laybys and posts in country lanes as its such a vast area and lots of wide open spaces, fields etc. drove around yate and westerleigh close to where accident happened, still lots of posters up. looking all the time hoping to see the little fella.went into vets in emerson green they have poster up and the nurse said she will give to her mother who is dog trainer in henfield/pucklechurch again close to where rowan was spotted, lets hope this brings the call we are all waiting for?? thanx lynnl for sending posters.  

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2009-01-09 00:00 doglover1

i drove round emersons etc posters up on rodway common, and by cleeve rugby club and mangotsfield football club footpath where dog walkers go every day, not sure if we should see if any news by monday then think where to go from there??? we really need another sighting asap !!!!! come on rowan be safe.      

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2009-01-09 00:00 doglover1

Will make contact with dinkydoodle direct now. and stay safe rowan.

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2009-01-09 00:00 dinkydoodle

I must have been behind doglover today as I went to Wapley to poster but was already done however I did put up a few more and spoke to a workman in the lane and a couple of dog walkers near the woods.  A question I am getting asked is how is Rowan's owner?  Will poster in Ram Hill 2moro and put a few more in Emersons Green/Mangotsfield as I feel this should be covered.  Some people have read about Rowan in paper so word is out there, just wish we could have another siting and safe return.

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2009-01-08 20:37 Spindle

Thank you Doglover and Dinkydoodle, more posters going up in 6 areas for Rowan.

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2009-01-08 19:39 dinkydoodle

LynnL, just had a thought, can we try and contact GWR, Bristol's local radio station and more specifically, the breakfast show in the weekday mornings is by Bush, Troy and Paulina - from listening every day I know Paulina has a dog and is an animal lover, she may be able to read out the details, just to get Rowan's details in people's minds.  Their website is gwrfmbristol.co.uk and the trio have their own page.  Sorry if you have already tried this.  I will be postering discussed areas tomorrow.

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2009-01-08 17:43 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Thanks doglover!

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2009-01-08 13:30 doglover1

hello lynnl my husband has got me some laminated posters run off in work and when i receive your posters i will go out tomorrow to the 3 areas putting them up, also go to the 3 golf courses in that area as they stretch around pucklechurch, codrington and dodington.ill put them up on notice boards and hope people out playing golf may spot or see rowan. come on rowan show yourself little fella we all want you home.    

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2009-01-08 12:53 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Number left on answer phone...thanks for helping!

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2009-01-07 21:53 dinkydoodle

it's a bit late now to call Jayne for LynnL's mob so I will call in the morning.  Here's hoping I can help.  We want Rowan back in the warm.

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2009-01-07 21:51 Spindle

Long talk to Doglover.  Thank you for offering help.  She will poster 3 areas for me as advised by our dog warden.  None of us are giving up on this little one. 

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2009-01-07 21:24 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Number has been passed on..thank you Doglover!

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2009-01-07 20:51 doglover1

just logging on to check 4 news after coming in from work, still no joy how i wish rowan could be found. i have left message for jayne to call me and left my home nos for her to call me back with lynnl mobile so i can help in any way i can. great news about tv lets hope it brings us the news we all wish for. just spoke to jayne got lynnl nos will call her now. lynn / doglover.

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2009-01-07 11:31 the sheltie lady

Thanks, Lyn L.

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2009-01-07 10:27 Spindle

Have been on to TV channel today.  Hoping ITV west will pick up on it.  Dinkiedoodle and doglover can you please call Jayne on 0844 8003220 and ask for my mobile number to take up your offers of assistance.  thanks.

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2009-01-06 22:57 dinkydoodle

Like doglover, I too live near the park in Emersons Green and have been logging onto this site every night since I was given a poster by a friend of Rowan's owner just after Christmas.  Every day when I am walking my dog in the area, I show the poster to everyone I meet - I now think everyone here has seen the posters and is looking out for him.  I am looking and willing Rowan to be there.  I do hope that when I log on tomorrow I will see him on the reunited page.  If there is anything else I can do, please please let me know.

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2009-01-06 22:13 furryhound

It's a good idea to try to get local tv news to cover it. I visited a couple of farms near Ram Hill / Henfield today and walked up on the hill overlooking the abbatoir where i saw Rowan before. Also drove along from Doddington back to Wapley Hill and put a couple of posters up but have run out now. Will print some more out tomorrow. Rowan is good at keeping himself hidden so we could easily pass close to him and not know but when you look at the map there seem to be so many places he could be and that we haven't covered yet. 

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2009-01-06 19:55 Spindle

If you go on Rowan page and look at dog  information, just above that is a bit saying "dog poster 1" click on it and you will get the poster up and you can print direct from that.  I know the whole of Pucklechurch are aware of him and all the vets were told when he went missing.  However if you want to poster anywhere around I am sure the searchers out there would be appreciative.

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2009-01-06 19:22 DogLostNina

I am not involved myself but is there anyone who is or knows of any 'radio hams' who could talk to other enthusiasts and promote the fact that Rowan is missing.

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2009-01-06 19:00 doglover1

hello lynnl yes i live very close to yate 5 miles approx and about 3 miles from pucklechurch area where i think he has been spotted.i drove around area few days ago just looking all the time and have given my husband poster to put on his work notice board as he works in pucklechurch, this area has posters everywhere, petrol stations parks and shops so people must know about rowan missing.also bristol tradeit.com(free local newspaper to all areas) you can place ad in lost section maybe worth a try and its free.have all the local vets   been contacted?? i no longer have a poster as given to husband and cant print off computer!  but if you could send me some i could take round vets etc. anything i can do to help as hes on my mind day and night.    

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2009-01-06 18:41 Spindle

Thank you Doglover for these suggestions.  I will get on to them and see if one will run a story or even all of them.  If we get a definate sighting it would not be a good idea to arrange a search party to find him.  He is an extremely nervous little dog and all this time out will increase that not diminish it.  If he is seen we need the lady who he knows to get these asap she has the most chance of gaining his confidence.  Thanks for all your suggestions though.  Wonder if you are local to this area? There are so many of us wishing this little one home, I would love him to be safe in the warm right now. 

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2009-01-06 18:16 Mumof2shelties

I am really worried about little Rowan, unfortunately, we don't live nearby to help the search. Usually, shelties really enjoy meeting each other but can be so shy with strangers. Have there been any more articles in the local press? Maybe someone took him in good faith, have the vets in the area been alerted just in case he was brought in? How long can he cope in these wintery conditions?  

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2009-01-06 17:44 doglover1

hello all, i have been following this story every since i saw some ladies putting up posters near park in emerson green,(close to pucklechurch and yate) its such a sad story and i pray rowan is found soon.i log on every day to check for news and look for him everywhere i go,given out copies of posters in my area hoping for news, as a dog lover and owner i just wish we could find him.the ladies comments before about tv is great idea, POINTS WEST AND HTV(THE WEST TONIGHT)would be the best people to contact.or GWR RADIO.also another idea would be a group search party on one day with as many people as possible in teams looking in areas he was last seen, AND MAYBE APPEAL FOR DONATIONS AS A REWARD ??to help find him. anything i can do to help in searching please get in touch. thanx lynn. 

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2009-01-06 17:17 Spindle

Sheltie lady - I will look into it.  I tried 3 radio stations before xmas none would put it out, cheekily e mailed them christmas eve cos lots of people travelling but don't think they did. Not their policy.  Will look into the TV thing though. This little dog is in my head day and night.

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2009-01-06 15:34 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Well done!

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2009-01-06 14:49 BaileyP

Following Jayne's interview on LBC this afternoon, I emailed the presenter Jeni Barnett about Rowan's plight.  She kindly read it out for me. Come home soon Rowan it's so cold out there.

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2009-01-06 11:04 the sheltie lady

I have spoken with another sheltie person today and she was wondering wether it would be worthwhile contacting TV WEST, the TV channel that cover the area, to see if they could do a feature about Rowan and his owner , Lawrie. Perahps Lyn L, the Doglost co ordinator , would know how to go about it ?  

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2009-01-04 20:37 Spindle

People are stll being very active in the search for Rowan.  As usual the dog warden for this area is being brilliant.  Its freezing tonight, worst weather forecast for mid week, we need to get this little one home.

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2009-01-04 15:07 worlass1st

How gorgeous is he? I really hope you find him soon. Wish I was there to help. My little lady has been missing since May but I am still looking. Never give up, there are so many stories of dogs coming back several months and even years later. My lady is Princess the sheltie. Best of luck Gay x

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2009-01-02 19:46 Spindle

they have been out most of today searching for Rowan again. Weneed to get a call of a definate sighting. All areas covered with posters.

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2009-01-02 14:29 Spindle

Jimi he is not static to use trap.  On a mission I think.

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2009-01-01 23:47 jimi

I do hope Rowan is home soon now.  Has anyone considered using a trap as there have been sightings, and if there is someone who could man it?  I don't know if the Warden has one otherwise I'm sure there are people in the area who can lend one.  Good luck, stay safe till you're home Rowan. x 

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2009-01-01 13:45 DogLostOwl

Thanks furryhound, I have it on google map. Unfortunately I am in West Wales and my car is out of action so can't help on the ground. As a former sheltie mum, I know how shy and low-profile they can be.

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2009-01-01 12:36 furryhound

It's the other side of the motorway from where he was first seen but all the sightings since have been this side and this area is close to where the accident happened. Prim and I searched here yesterday but I can't get out there today so if anyone wants a bracing walk it would be helpful and also to give out more posters to anyone they see though nearly everyone seems to be aware of him.

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2009-01-01 10:00 DogLostOwl

I now have the info on the Saturday 27th sightings, as follows: "Report & photo in Observer newspaper today has resulted in 3 phone calls to Prim. All had seen him last Saturday in the Wapley area , in a lane between Chipping Sodbury & Wapley. One person tried to get him but he shot off at speed.There are Kennels there & fields with horses so hopefully he can find some
sort of food around. I have to say that searchers have been to this area before & it is now the other side of the motorway again & also getting closer to where Prim lives. He may have moved on again since then, so lets hope other people report sightings from reading the paper."

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2008-12-31 23:23 DogLostOwl

Furryhound, please will you clarify where these sightings were last Saturday? I've lost track here, thought the most recent definite sightings were the Pucklechurch ones which were earlier than that? My thoughts are with little Rowan and with everyone out there looking for him. xx

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2008-12-31 21:27 DogLostShelties Mum - Area Volunteer, Kent

I remember Sophie the sheltie reunited early in the New Year after three weeks on the run - tap her name into the search engine on this site - was found sunning herself in a field of sheep. My boys are very good mousemen. One scurried across the car park and was caught in a split second. Also the breed can survive on root vegetables. I take it farmers and stables are checking their outbuildings? Shelties are a very tough breed. They don't look it, but they are surprising. How is the owner's health? love Sylv xx

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2008-12-31 20:41 furryhound

We have had 3 reported sightings now for last saturday, all in the same area and almost in the same place. We searched for miles around there today and gave out more posters to walkers, horse owners and at nearby farms. There are lots of sheep here unfortunately and plenty of woods where he could be hiding. Luckily there’s lots of footpaths to give access to the land but it’s still like looking for a needle in a haystack - we don’t know if he’s still around here or moved on again to where we first saw him. Running out of ideas

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2008-12-31 12:01 DogLostShelties Mum - Area Volunteer, Kent

Furryhound's comments are interesting saying the sightings are miles apart. This wouldn't be a typical lost dog triangle he's working in? xx

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2008-12-30 10:29 Spindle

Everything is in the owners garden, covered pen, warm blankets, food and water in case he gets back there.  Its like looking for a needle in a haystack we need that phone call for a definate sighting.

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2008-12-30 08:43 furryhound

I also think if he were trying to get home through town we'd have had a sighting by now. Yesterday we concentrated on searching around Wapley near where the accident happened. More posters going up in the area today but the places where the reported sightings were are miles apart and it's hard to know the best place to look now. It's also possible that people are confusing him with Jerry Lee who hasn't turned up either, despite endless searching and posters. Neither has had a possible sighting since Christmas Eve.

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2008-12-30 08:34 Spindle

I would think maybe if he is trying to get back home as a little nervous boy he will be staying away from loud noises like busy main roads.  Perhaps postering heaving all the B roads would be a good move, more posters up more people will be watching.

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2008-12-29 20:27 DogLostReynard

Any news on Rowan...it is very possible he has doubled back and hiding somewhere?

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2008-12-27 22:07 DogLostOwl

It is not unhelpful, Sylv, it is a valid point you have made. People need to be checking back as well as forwards.

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2008-12-27 21:35 DogLostShelties Mum - Area Volunteer, Kent

I'm saying this with no area knowledge and probably quite unhelpful, but is anyone checking the area of the original crash site? Shelties do have a habit of going back love Sylv xx

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2008-12-27 19:32 furryhound

I am almost certain that the possible sighting on Christmas Eve in Mangotsfield was Jerry Lee and not Rowan. Jerry Lee's owners have heard from someone who says they saw him that afternoon not far away from there. So, the last definite sighting, I believe, was last Monday between Pucklechurch and Henfield. Lots of folk been searching this area today but no luck.

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2008-12-27 17:28 Spindle

Just spoke to one of the ladies searching.  Still no news.  neighbours checking garden several times a day.  Have asked them to put a pen out covered for shelter with warm blankets from inside the house with scent on and food and water in case he gets home.  Come on Rowan.  The roads all around are postered, Cold out there tonight, he needs to be home.

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2008-12-27 11:58 Spindle

Have texted for an update. I think all the roads in the area need to be postered heavil. I requested 2 radio station to put out alert on christmas eve but not sure that happened.  Poster everywhere.

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2008-12-26 21:51 DogLostShelties Mum - Area Volunteer, Kent

I'm wondering if the brush with the car may be making him rest up more although no one in the sightings has said he is lame. Their paws do get sore and cracked, so maybe he's taking care of them. I take it a bed etc and maybe sometastry nibbles are ready for him in an accessible place at home and he's not slipping in for a nap then running away again. They can be a very shy breed when surviving.    Come on Rowan we all want you home love Sylv xx

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2008-12-26 19:35 DogLostOwl

I think, knowing shelties, that he could indeed be resting by day and moving by night, to avoid traffic and people and maybe do a bit of scavenging while there is no one around to see him.

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2008-12-26 19:34 Greylady

Trinity Road police station cover the area of Eastville etc so please make sure they have a poster too.  They have a small holding kennel there, so although the police are no longer responsible for stray dogs, they may have taken him in for safekeeping.  Have you alerted the Dog Wardens at Bristol City Council and Bristol Dogs Home too??

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2008-12-26 18:53 the sheltie lady

Mum and I travelled back up to the area this afternoon. We went firstly to the owners house and from there, went back to Downend where Rowan was sighted. Then looked around Downend for a whilw, told a few people on route. Then went on to Fishponds, Eastville, Horfield,Filton and Patchway, before re joining the motorway for home. No luck - but did help spread the word a bit. Called in to the Morrisons petrol station in Downend and told the staff there about Rowan. I'm wondering if he is hiding / sleeping during the day and then trying to head home after dark ?? Until there is another sighting, it is extremely hard to know where to try looking.   The roads are very busy there and lots of houses - but also vast countryside. I pray that he is safe and will show himself again soon. Nina

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2008-12-26 07:52 Mollychops

Please be safe dear Rowan xx

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2008-12-25 21:19 UNKNOWN

by tommorow i want to see you in the blue come on home u lovely little doggie x x x

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2008-12-25 19:35 Spindle

I am also willing this dog home safely.  I am on the edge waiting for that call. Please go safely Rowan we are all praying for you to get there.  I remember the old film "incredible Journey" hope this is too for him.

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2008-12-25 19:31 DogLostShelties Mum - Area Volunteer, Kent

Little sweetheart I'm on the edge of my computer watching your progress. You are so clever and today's quiet roads should be in your favour. My little Shelties are willing you home as soon as possible.
love Sylv
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2008-12-25 18:31 furryhound

If it was him spotted last night he's done Henfield to Mangotsfield since Monday. Really hope he takes advantage of the quiet roads though, don't want to think of him running through town when it's busy again. We called at Staple Hill police station to make sure they're aware of him and know who to call if sighted. Fingers crossed now.

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2008-12-25 16:41 DogLostOwl

If Rowan hiked from Pucklechurch to Mangotsfield yesterday he may be resting up today under shelter somewhere. It's one thing to know the direction of home, but he may not know the distance and may be pacing himself for a longer journey. He is a smart dog, if his paws are sore he will take a break before moving on.

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2008-12-25 14:27 UNKNOWN

come on sweet heart come on home ! can you give poster to local police station as they are on the roads more because it is christmas and they lost it so maybe they can keep a eye out for this baby !!!!! please be home soon x stay safe x x

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2008-12-25 00:00 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Rowan has got so many people willing him home, come on lovely Rowan we want to see you in the BLUE in the safety of the ones who love you.  Jan x

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2008-12-24 23:15 furryhound

We had a possible sighting in Mangotsfield tonight so have been for a drive round and visited Rowan's house in case he'd made it that far. The roads are very quiet so if he keeps going in the right direction he could be home by morning. Hoping and praying he'll be safe soon.

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2008-12-24 22:27 UNKNOWN

come on sweet heart be home for christmas day x be safe and come on home x x

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2008-12-24 21:07 Spindle

Have had no calls to say he is found.  So sad.  Can someone make sure that the owners house has Rowans bed, water and food outside in case he makes it home.  Ideally leave open a shed or something/somewhere he can shelter and please check regularly.

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2008-12-24 16:02 DogLostShelties Mum - Area Volunteer, Kent

How frustrating to be so close and great so many people are looking for him. Dogs can smell up to 15 miles away and Shelties are good at trying to get home even if it's a skittish route, so going in that direction has to be ressuring. Praying he's caught very soon and that the owner feels much better soon. love Sylv xx

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2008-12-24 10:18 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Good luck today everyone involved with the search.

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2008-12-24 10:05 Spindle

owner of Rowan is still is hospital after the stroke.  Loads of people out now looking and postering for him.  Bumping up now.

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2008-12-24 09:43 Spindle

Rowan was last seen running past oil refinery in Pucklechurch heading towards Henfield.  Armies of people are out every day looking for him. Advised as he could be heading for his home to poster heavily the roads between Pucklechurch and Stapleton. Given scenting advice too.  Come on Rowan, get home.

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2008-12-24 07:55 Spindle

Searchers on his trail yesterday.  Waiting to hear if any news on him. Was one more sighting yesterday morning,  Will update site as soon as I hear.

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2008-12-23 18:36 Afferz

Hope Rowans been found safe good news hes been seen by the dog warden. Any news on Rowans dad I do hope he is recovering.

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2008-12-23 10:45 Greylady

Fingers crossed here too, c'mon Rowan let yourself get caught..........and be home in time for Christmas! x

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2008-12-23 09:41 Natalie S

oh i do hope you are able to get him safe he must be very scared. it is a positive thing there is a sighting though. i ahve everything crossed for you and your family come home soon xXx

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2008-12-23 06:27 UNKNOWN

i do hope he is home for christmas x

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2008-12-22 20:15 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Fingers crossed we see Rowan in the blue soon.  Good luck everyone.  Jan x

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2008-12-22 19:23 DogLostOwl

I'm so relieved to read that Rowan has made an appearance at last and hope he can be caught easily and spend tonight in comfort being fussed and cared for. Everything crossed.

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2008-12-22 19:19 DogLostShelties Mum - Area Volunteer, Kent

Well that's brilliant the dog warden has him in sight. Everything crossed for a reunion. love Sylv x

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2008-12-22 17:11 Spindle

Come on Rowan, time to get home.  I have everything crossed for this little man.  I am bumping up now.

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2008-12-22 15:16 Lyn S

There have been sightings of Rowan in the pucklechurch area. The Dog Warden has followed him for the past 1/4 hr and it looks as if hes trying to head home. Prim is on her way down .... so everything crossed that Rowan will be tucked up safe by tonight  

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2008-12-22 07:55 Greylady

I have sent the posters to the DW's for this area.  Please talk to Bristol and Bath dogs homes today too.....this is out of the area BUT its right on the edge of their area and so strays to get taken to odd places over the weekend.  Press and publicity is a MUST for this one!!!!

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2008-12-21 21:39 the sheltie lady

Mum and I ( and a friend ) travelled up to the area today as planned - took a couple of our shelties with us and found the roundabout where the crash happened. It was very hard seraching, when you are not from the area as we didn't know where to go ( thankfully, I had the sat nav and so found the culdesac, Kestrel Close, where Rowan was last seen ). Parked up there for a while, spoke to residents and gave out lots of posters and also postered  parked cars, inc a taxi ! I had done a google street map search last night and saw that a railway line runs along a nearby street - Robin Way. Walked around Robin Way for about an hour - squeezed thru a gap in the railway fencing and managed to have a look right down the vast embankment to the line - but nothing. There is a lot of overgrowth and vast amounts of countryside nearby - and also, it is very densly populated with houses - far too many to cover on foot. Later on we took a poster into the Tescos and drove around Yate and also Westerleigh, etc, but no luck whatsoever. It really was like looking for a needle in a haystack. I'm wondering if anyone has actually taken him in ? Such a vast area and no sightings. Fingers crossed we hear something soon. Nina. 

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2008-12-21 17:59 Spindle

Still no news it seems for definate on Rowan. If posters being removed put them back up!!!  Maybe someone has taken him in and wants to keep him.  Please don't give up he is out there somewhere waiting for a kindly voice to find him.  He will be hiding low and frightened.  Come on Rowan time to get back with people who love you.. Advised getting onto 3 radio stations first thing in morning. Everyone in that area should be watching out for him. 

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2008-12-21 10:55 B30

Thanks for your offer of help SheltiePat. The contact numbers are 07531 794278 or 01454 238246

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2008-12-21 10:17 SheltiePat

I can give some time to help look for this little chap but I can't see a contact number anywhere.....

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2008-12-21 09:00 Lyn S

Hi all, we had no luck yesterday in finding Rowan. A lot of the posters which had been put up previously had been removed around the Heron Way/Kestrel Close area. There are a lot of stables in the area, we have left details with the ones we found to the south of Yate in the hope that they may catch sight of him whilst out riding. The Wickwar Rd area  and around Chipping Sodbury Golf Course still need postering along with the Engine Common area. I took along one of my shelties, who apart from the white on his face is very similar to Rowan, so the people that we spoke to now have a visual impression of what Rowan lookes like. A lot of people had seen the posters but hadn't realised he was so small. Good luck to those helping today. Praying that we get a sighting soon  

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2008-12-20 21:25 the sheltie lady

OK - have sorted all our dogs out for tomorrow and Mum and I ( and a helper ) are going to travel to Yate tomorrow to help search for Rowan - I've phoned Prim , left a message for her to ring me with some postcodes for my satnav . Gonna email the poster to the friend that's coming with us ( I'm out of ink !!! ) and we will be all set to leave in the morning.

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2008-12-20 17:29 the sheltie lady

Any news from todays searching Lyn S ? I have also posted details on a van forum that I'm on, in case any one local to the area can help out.  ( spoke to Prim yesterday and let her know what info has been put on the internet. ) . Praying for good news soon. Nina .

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2008-12-20 13:31 DogLostReynard

Hope the search goes well...please note often a dog will go back to near the point of an accident as that is all it knows ...it will of course be hiding in fear so check all the bushes & undergrowth in that area even if it is a shopping centre or private gardens.Good luck.x

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2008-12-19 23:05 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Sorry to see lovely Rowan has been involved in an RTA and now missing.  A4 poster and smaller ones emailed to helpers who have posted on his page and SW Co-ordinators.  Good luck to everyone who is assisting in the search and fingers crossed Rowan is in the blue soon.  Jan x If anyone is able to help with the postering please let us know and the various size posters can be emailed to you. 

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2008-12-19 21:56 Lyn S

Thanks to everyone for their advice and support. Janet and myself will be travelling up from Southampton to search for Rowan at around five am tommorrow (Sat). before it gets light and will be joined by Prim, the lady who has been searching for him, later in the morning once she has had some rest. Hopefully the article in the paper will jog someones memory. My mobile is 07919 286515 incase anyone needs to contact us. Once again our heartfelt thanks

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2008-12-19 21:55 UNKNOWN

have u rechecked and doubled checked the grass verges and fields where car accident happened ? x please be safe sweet heart and come on home x x

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2008-12-19 21:09 Spindle

Long talk tonight with friend of owner of this little one.  She has been very active postering, contacting DW, vets, etc.  Rowan should be in Western Daily Press and Evening Post so bumping up.  Have amended poster to include mobile number and suggested contact Radio bristol, Severn sound and Stroud FM to put out appeals.  He is going to be frightened and scared, if anyone sees him please call contact number immediately. Come on we need to get him in the warm.

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2008-12-19 20:22 DogLostOwl

hi sheltie people, glad to see you are on the case, can you get something in the Bristol Evening Post which I believe has a wide circulation?

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2008-12-19 20:05 Spindle

Still waiting to hear about this dog.  Daisymay can you get some posters up in your area if there are none there already..  Any anyone else nearby please print off posters.   This dog ran  off from kestrel Close, on Birds estate. Anyone available to poster/help? 

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2008-12-19 11:28 the sheltie lady

I have got your mobile number now LynL, from Jayne. I have telephoned the lady who is the contact, but she is out - left a message for her to ring me and I will give her your number. Thanks again.

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2008-12-19 11:17 the sheltie lady

Will do, LynL. I'll then ring the contact number for the lady and pass her your mobile number. Thanks.

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2008-12-19 11:08 D_aisy

I'm so sorry to hear this sad story. As most of you know my dog has been missing from Iron Acton since 19th Nov. I will most certainly check my end of yate & Sodbury for you. Please do keep in contact with our local dog wardens as they are fantastic. I have quite good knowledge of the area (more so now since our search began!) If you would like to contact me at any time for advice or help searching together then by all means call me. It's sadly possible that sheltie may have been picked up by somebody who has failed to get in touch with warden/ owners. If this is the case then we will have to be extra vigilant with our search. I will inform everyone in our area for you & lets hope that we can bring back all of our fury loved ones before Christmas. :-) Danielle xxx

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2008-12-19 11:07 Spindle

Sheltie Lady can you please call Jayne at head office on the main number and ask for my mobile so I can try and help with Rowan. Have tried to phone, e mail, left messages etc and no one calls me.

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2008-12-19 10:42 the sheltie lady

Hi everyone. I have known the owner of Rowan for many years - he is an elderly gentleman and suffered a stroke whilst driving - crashed the car and the police had Rowan on the lead, but the lead failed, he was hit by a car and bolted. The lady that has given her contact number is also a  friend of mine, but she has no internet. She has been out looking for Rowan constantly. I have spoken with her last night, left her my mobile number in case Rowan is sighted, but I am a good 2 hours away. Rowan will be extremely scared and will not go near anyone he dosen't know - so please, if he is sighted, ring the contact number. If anyone is able to get near him, do not chase him, but use his name and try to corner him and coax him with food. This is so sad. Please, is there anyone local that could help search the Yate area, near Chipping Sodbury ?

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2008-12-19 08:24 DogLostReynard

Thanks Shelties mum very good advice .

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2008-12-18 23:58 DogLostShelties Mum - Area Volunteer, Kent

Not surprised the police got the slip. Typical sheltie - full flight. They always do when there's trauma. However they do tend to return to the spot even if it's in a few days, so i would keep an eye on that area. i've told Sheltie lady so she might have contacts that way. I'm sending the details to someone who knows the area over there. love Sylv xx

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2008-12-18 19:18 B30

Photo of Rowan now on site

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2008-12-18 09:30 DogLostOwl

The contact number we have is for the lady who shows the dog. Our problem in getting hold of her is likely to be because she is out scouring the area for the little chap.

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2008-12-17 20:16 PennyBw

From what I gather the owner had a heart attack which is why he had the accident so no doubt not sure how badly injured/ill he is

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2008-12-17 17:08 Spindle

No reponse from owner as yet.  Will phone after 6 to see if we can update on this little dog.

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2008-12-16 22:57 Spindle

E mailed my contact details to offer advice.

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2008-12-16 00:00 AlisonH

So sorry to hear about the accident. Very often when dogs run off after a car accident they hide up close by as this is the last place they saw their owners. Rowan will be very scared so will probably only venture out late at night or early morning to look for food. Get posters put up all around the area so the locals can keep a look out for him. You shouls also contact all vets in case he has been picked up and handed in. Make sure you inform the dog warden and all rescue centres in the area as well. It would also be a good idea to contact the local radio station and ask them to put out an appeal. Most importantly send a photo of Rowan to admin@doglost.co.uk quoting  ID 16250 and your postcode so we can get his poster made up. Once photo is on site you can view and print off his poster by clicking on to Dog Poster 1 at the top left of his page, you must be logged on. Good luck with the search, hope he is home soon.

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