Boo Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Hi therePlease help - my dog is LOST....Whilst on holiday in Tursac in the Dordogne, our lovely family pet Weimaraner, Phoebe, ran off whilst walking in the forest. Very unusual behavior for her - we are guessing she got a bit lostthen panicked and ran in wrong direction. She has been missing for aweek now - and the area is very, very wooded - so much forest around.She is microchipped, very friendly but maybe a bit timid - and we are just praying somebody finds her.I am desperate to find her and don't know what else to. I am just trying tospread the word (unlikely I know). If you live, or have friends that live, in the Tursac region - if there is anything you can do to help - I would be so, so grateful...If anyone spots her - she is wearing a bright red collar - please take her to the nearest vet and they can track us through the microchip.Any other suggestions or knowledgable advice of this terrible situation would be appreciated.A very sad, but hopeful, Boo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Could you send me a photo and her chip number and if you like I can put her on the Rescue site where plenty of rescuers see the thread. If your microchip is English, it's going to be difficult for anyone to find you without knowing how to do it.We'll see what more we can do tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 I am so sorry - I hope this FAQ will be of help, good luckhttp://www.completefrance.com/cs/forums/569402/ShowPost.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Snap, Christine ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 No news is good news, I hope. [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Roy Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 I presume you have contacted the local Gendarmes? We have an escape artist who has been returned to us a couple of times via messages from the police, after I let them know he was missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Posted April 30, 2008 Author Share Posted April 30, 2008 Thank you for all the messages of advice about finding our lost dog Phoebe in the Tursac areaChristine - thank you for you help in this matter - really grateful.For others who may live in the Tursac area or have friends and family there that can keep their eyes peeled - here is a link to a webpage with photos of her that Christine put up:http://rescue.forumactif.com/perdus-f41/perdue-chienne-braque-de-weimar-dordogne-t159046.htm#3437811Phoenix Association are really helping - putting up posters and all sorts.Latest news is that a lady who lives in Les Eyzies has seen a large dog in a red collar wandering near her home for a few days. I am praying so hard that it is Phoebe.Will keep you posted as to progress.Thanks again...A sad and worried, but ever hopeful,Boox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pads Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Good luck [:)] Fingers crossed here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 They are going to announce it on Radio France Bleu Périgord, but cannot do it before Monday.I'm also trying the newspaper Sud Ouest, but it won't come out before Tuesday.If there is anything new on your side, please let us know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Posted May 2, 2008 Author Share Posted May 2, 2008 That is great - thank you so much. The level of help I am receiving from yourself, and people like you, is pretty overwhelming. I cannot express my gratitude enough.Will keep you posted...Rebecca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Boo, I am wishing desperately on your behalf! Good Luck with the search! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Posted May 2, 2008 Author Share Posted May 2, 2008 I have some wonderful news to report!! Phoebe has been found. I haven't got all details yet as to where/how - but as soon as I do I will let you know. Thank you all for such tremendous support during this terrible time. I cannot express how we feel now - shock, releif, amazement - but overall - complete joy. I will update the forum with the rest of the tale - when I have news.A very happy,Boox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I'm delighted for you Boo [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Hooray! Lucky Phoebe and lucky you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pommier Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Really glad to hear that Phoebe has been found! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pads Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Thats great ..... Well done to everyone who helped .[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Ouf ! Looking forward to hearing about it all. [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauline Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 BooI know we have not moved to France yet and are still in the UK but I check the forum everynight hoping you have good news. My thoughts are with you, you must be so worried and upset.Love Pauline x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauline Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 OOHH wonderful news, I only checked the last report and didnt realize there was good news...Thats wonderful x [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizzy h Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 well done!!!! hope she is back safe and sound with you soon!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Posted May 2, 2008 Author Share Posted May 2, 2008 Well - as promised - the story of Phoebe's adventure in a small nutshell...she was found about 15km from where she went missing, thanks to the fabulous help from Association Phoenix.They spent a couple ofdays putting posters up all over the place, spoke to eveyone they saw about Phoebe, as well as walking through some of the forest looking for her.A lady who lives in Tursac area read one of the posters and had recognized the image as looking like a dog she had seen some miles away around Montignac. She reported this - and then lots of 'asking around' that area was done. It was then discovered that a local man had been seen with her. It turned out that last week, this man had seen Phoebe wanding around near his home - had asked around to see if anyone knew who she was - no joy - so he took her in. So she has at least been looked after kindly by the man and his family - so she has been kept safe from harm. The man contacted Phoenix once he was made aware that she was a lost dog, not just abandoned, and then the Phoenix team picked her up. So a combination of things, but ultimately the generosity and kindness of strangers has meant our Phoebe is found, and is well, healthy and safe.Thank you all for such tremendous support duringthis terrible time. I cannot express how we feel now - but you mayimagine - it is something along the lines of deliriously happy!!!!!!!!A very thankful,Boo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 I love a happy ending![:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 Fantastic! Freat news - well done Everyone esp PheonixSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-cat Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 What absolutely wonderful news to wake up to!! I can only imagine how happy & overjoyed you must be!! A great big "slap on the back" to Phoenix & everyone involved. Fantastic!!!! [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 What a relief and how lucky because it looks as if the person who took her in thought she was abandoned, seeing no identity or tattoo and noone knew her. In the country people still haven't caught on to the microchip (you can't see it!).Recently someone near here found a dog, but didn't know about the chip. She didn't even understand how it works and when I suggested taking him to the vet to see, she was worried about having to pay for the visit. So it's really necessary to have an "outside identity" as well.I'm very happy for you and Phoebe Boo. [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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