Calvin is gone!

karenl · Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 2:43 pm Post subject:

Leslie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family for a speedy return of your pups.
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Cinsmom · Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 2:53 pm Post subject:

Leslie,

When I was a kid, we had a fox terrior mix dog. He got out one day (I don't remember how) and was gone for a week. We lived on the edge of a small town with farms to the outside of town. We went all over the countryside looking for "Pokey" but no one had seen him. I sprained my ankle in a mud puddle looking for him in the rain. (I DO remember that!) One day, I was out with my mother and when we got back, the house was wide open and my brother (who was supposed to be home) was nowhere to be found. My mom was really mad that he could be so irresponsible until we found out why. He had heard Pokey barking. He found him inside a farmers fencing trying to figure out how to get home. He knew he was close and was barking to get my brother's attention (at least I think so!) He was so tired and hungry, I don't know what he survived on while he was lost, but he sure was glad to be home! I know the pads on his feet were sore, he walked so much. Anyway, just when we had given up, there he was. So don't give up hope.

Cinnamon and I will keep you, Calvin & Lizzie in our prayers, too.

NurseLeslie · Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 3:27 pm Post subject:

Well, I have been gone all day. After dropping the kids off at school, I went driving around, calling their names. I took dog bones with me and left a trail to home. (Calvin is totally driven by food). I made and put up fliers around the area and posted them at the schools, too. I called and reported them missing to the police so if anyone calls them with a sighting they will call me. I also called the animal shelter-just in case. I changed the message on my home phone to say that if they have seen my dogs to call my cell, since I am probably out looking for them.

The phone has not rang all day. That concerns me. Where are they? Why has nobody seen them? They are so friendly, Calvin would just go up to anybody in hopes of getting some food or attention.

I came home for lunch. Put food and water out on the front porch, just in case. And now I am going back out there. More fliers to post. More miles to search. More tears to shed.

Thanks for positive thoughts...Keep 'em coming..
Leslie

Shannon(Phantom-Star) · Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 3:32 pm Post subject:

Hi Leslie, not even sure this could be a possibility, but saw this today. I know they are wearing their tags, but you never know.
Lost and Found

FOUND 2 lost dogs, Holgate area. Please call to identify 503-282-1259.
Published in The Oregonian on 01/30
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NurseLeslie · Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 3:53 pm Post subject:

Thanks Shannon...It would be a long shot...BUT I called. Nobody answered the phone so I left a message. Thanks! I'll keep you posted.
Leslie

Jorja'smom · Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 5:09 pm Post subject:

Leslie, my thoughts and prayers have been about you and your doggies since I first read your plea.

I recently read where you can buy like GPS units and have them attached to the dog's collar. That way you can find them by a signal. Sounds like something that I might check into further. I just wouldn't be able to stand it not knowing where my dogs are. Hang in there! I'm going to call on my doggie angel for help too.

Marty, Jorja and Anna
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kim26 · Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 6:38 pm Post subject:

Leslie - I pray that Calvin and Lizzie will return home safely and soon.

Linda · Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 6:53 pm Post subject:

Leslie,
Still praying for Calvin and Lizzie. Are they microchipped? If not by you, maybe Lizzie was microchipped by her prior owner? It might be worth checking?
A news story for you:

movistar · Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 7:02 pm Post subject:

omigosh I am so sorry - I know the feeling all too well.

I dont want to upset you so I wont say anything more than I am PRAYING for Calvin and you. St Francis surely will protect him.

Linda · Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 7:03 pm Post subject:

Leslie,
I found a very helpful page detailing what to do. Here is an excerpt:

Dream Dog Mom · Senior Member Joined: 18 Jan 2007 Posts: 131 Location: PA

Leslie, I did'nt read anywhere where you put your plea for finding your dogs on the radio station - I know in our area if we call they will put them on and repeat it every half hour so word gets out - maybe your local station will do that for you.

MaxandMe · Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 8:31 pm Post subject:

Lastly , the word REWARD sometimes can help too

and also prayers which are being said by all here on this forum
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Shannon(Phantom-Star) · Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 9:41 pm Post subject:

We will al just hope and pray for their safe return. You know we are all still thinking about you and praying.
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NurseLeslie · Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 12:04 am Post subject:

Well, another day has gone by. As night is here and I need to go to bed, I am slightly nauseated and deeply sad. I hope they are warm. I miss them so much. I feel I have done all I can. Posted fliers, contacted local police, shelters and vets. I put an ad in the paper for tomorrow. All I can do is wait...I don't do that very well.

Leslie

dixiedi · Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 5:25 am Post subject:

I pray for you that there will be a happy ending to today.
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