Found Dog

**mop top** · 02-Jun-10, 14:27

Staffy x possibly collie or lurcher was found by a member of public today it followed her home from Liddles area to shilling hill area (so may well be from that area) It is male aprox 2 years old and in good condition he was not wearing a collar so I am unable to trace an owner. He is white with brown brindled patches on him. If you have lost him or know someone who may have please contact the dog warden on 01955 607737 or 607735.

cheers

Anne

**mop top** · 03-Jun-10, 20:26

Just bumping this back to the top! Sure someone must be missing this boy, he is probably only about 18 months old. now that his personality is showing through is lovely dog. Just cant believe that no-one has claimed him, he seems to be pining for his family so has obviously been loved at some point. Wish i was a bit more technical and could post pics but unfortunately unless it has 4 legs and a tail i am useless lol

**carasmam** · 03-Jun-10, 20:53

If you still have my email address send them to me and I'll put them on for you

**carasmam** · 04-Jun-10, 12:56

I had the pleasure of meeting him today quickly and what a lovely friendly dog. He was absolutely brilliant with my little girl, lets hope he is claimed or finds a lovely home soon

**mop top** · 10-Jun-10, 10:00

Just an update on Buster sadly no owner ever came forward to claim him or even reported him missing

The good news is that he was officially adopted yesterday and has gone to a new family to live his new sister a labrador who he absolutely adores.

**teenybash** · 10-Jun-10, 12:03

Originally Posted by mop top

Just an update on Buster sadly no owner ever came forward to claim him or even reported him missing

The good news is that he was officially adopted yesterday and has gone to a new family to live his new sister a labrador who he absolutely adores.

Really surprised no one claimed this beautiful doggy........Lovely to hear he has found a home where he will be loved......Another happy ending...

**Liz** · 10-Jun-10, 13:06

I just cannot understand why someone can just abandon a dog?!!

So glad to hear that he has a lovely new home. Thanks for letting us know Mop top.

**dbooth82** · 18-Jun-10, 10:54

moptop i have to say your are the best person in every way,youve got the biggest heart for all the strays,and put a big smile on their lovely faces,i love the work you do every day to help the strays in every way,even when they got a sad face,your magic works every day ,am glad youve got for them some where to stay ,,but the thing is ppl ,i heard some times it gets tough so please people help moptop and the strays shel be glad of a tin or 2 ,or any donations,or even a lovely bed to sleep in.... so thank you moptop for all that you do and hopefully we all can help you to

**Liz** · 18-Jun-10, 12:48

Originally Posted by dbooth82

moptop i have to say your are the best person in every way,youve got the biggest heart for all the strays,and put a big smile on their lovely faces,i love the work you do every day to help the strays in every way,even when they got a sad face,your magic works every day ,am glad youve got for them some where to stay ,,but the thing is ppl ,i heard some times it gets tough so please people help moptop and the strays shel be glad of a tin or 2 ,or any donations,or even a lovely bed to sleep in.... so thank you moptop for all that you do and hopefully we all can help you to

Well said and completely agree with you.

It would be great if we could all help moptop in some small way as she is doing a great job.

**jings00** · 18-Jun-10, 13:19

Yeh, agree with that too......what a great lookin dog too.
i'd be frantic if my dog went missing

**Stefan** · 18-Jun-10, 13:29

Well, the dog may have not been local, we do have our fair share of tourists coming through...

**mop top** · 18-Jun-10, 21:46

oh heck i am all embraced lol

Thanks for all your nice words what i do is nothing. i am really lucky to have a job that i would actually do for free (dont tell the HC tho with all the cut backs they would probably take me up on it) lol

Was wondering about the possibility of holding a wee novelty dog show or something to raise funds for strays, to help with neutering if necessary, to improve chances of rehoming.

I am well aware that we are not a charity, this has been pointed out to my bosses from people who are actually employed by charitable organisations. however i have been looking into maybe setting up some kind of benevolent fund and taken advice from CVG so maybe time has come for anyone interested in helping, to get in touch and we can see what we can come up with. obviously i would be doing this in my own time so it will not be the council that is benefitting only the dogs whose time were up. The council only have a responsibility for the statutory 7 days, after that legislation states that they are able to sell, give away or pts any dog

. Everyone who knows me knows that will never happen if it is a healthy dog with no agressive tendencies.

I would have no requirement to raise huge sums of money but it may be handy to have a wee pot just for emergencies. Open to suggestions and any help or advice gratefully recieved.

cheers anne

**Leanne** · 18-Jun-10, 22:00

I'm up for it!

How about dog racing along the beach somewhere? We could tape a racetrack off, fudge together a lure and have mini races (dogs to be muzzled of course during the race). There could be a charge for entry fees per dog and have heats to qualify for the semi-finals and finals with a small prize going to first and the runner up. There could even be split classes - toys, pointies, stubbies and veterans. We could have a 'photographer' (anyone with a decent camera) and sell pics for a nominal charge. We could also set up a BBQ and cake stall and sell food too...

When I used to go to charity events for Lurcher Link we used to have fun race days once a month and they used to raise a decent amount of money - not to mention be loads of fun for owners and dogs! It is the only thing about 'south of the border' that I miss.

Little 'uns

Pointies

Stubbies

**aurora32** · 18-Jun-10, 22:09

Sent you a PM Anne

**mop top** · 18-Jun-10, 22:48

Like that idea leanne. but my lurcher Harry is wondering if there could be a veteran class lol

he is 11 now so is worried about losing face to some of the younger lurchers!

We would need to look into the legalities of something like that though not sure about insurance etc that would be required. does anyone on here know about requirements for organising a doggy event?

anne

**shazzy** · 18-Jun-10, 23:05

what a great idea!!! Count me in !

**bustergirl** · 19-Jun-10, 09:40

count me in to

i would love to help in any way

**dbooth82** · 19-Jun-10, 12:07

how about a door to door raffle they could win a cuddley dog ,

sponcered dog walks , fun day at your kennels to show people what your are all about, joining up with schools for fun days with them with your own stalls and things, ,posters in shops for people to be aware that your are here in wick and helping strays, donations or any thing would help ,dawn

**aurora32** · 19-Jun-10, 12:36

Totally agree with you on the above, need to make what Moptop does more publically known, maybe a web page to enlighten people of what she does etc, why not organise something for up and coming gala i.e stall with raffles info pack etc

Id already suggested a rehomed dogs calendar or xmas cards all that would be needed would be a nice photographer to donate some time to help with piccies

**Leanne** · 19-Jun-10, 12:38

Originally Posted by aurora32

Totally agree with you on the above, need to make what Moptop does more publically known, maybe a web page to enlighten people of what she does etc, why not organise something for up and coming gala i.e stall with raffles info pack etc

Id already suggested a rehomed dogs calendar or xmas cards all that would be needed would be a nice photographer to donate some time to help with piccies

I could donate a page on my website - I'd do all the support for it and offer an email address too. It could be something like lostdog@wickblog.co.uk