sandspider Posted March 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Brett - what can I say, mate. Thank you. People I've never met off PW have been more helpful than most of our actual friends in the area... Faith in humanity restored! I'll head down to Cornwall on Friday evening myself. (Bloody work). I've passed the Old Hill bit on to my dad, and he's heading there now with posters. Sounds a bit like Bill may be heading in the wrong direction, away from Falmouth rather than back into it. And yes, the lady from Doglost spoke to my dad thanks and was helpful. The dog warden is now (eventually) on the case too. Surprising how many lost dogs there are - there are two border collies at rescue centres in the area, but neither of them seem to be the right one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted March 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 There's also a more up to date picture here: http://www.doglost.co.uk/poster.php?dogId=49706 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Can't get down there again today. I will head over tomorrow morning. I will head a bit closer to Falmouth this time. I have printed some posters and will pop them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwmmawr Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Good luck Guys Great effort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted March 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 SUCCESSS!! He's BACK!! Bill is safely back home with my dad! I am chuffed to ****. He was actually at a rescue centre in Truro today - so if he was the dog seen in Penryn on Tueday he covered 10 or 12 miles on Wednesday. He followed someone in Truro home last night, and they managed to catch him and keep him overnight, and gave him to the dog centre this morning. He's a bit skinny, but otherwise seems healthy. (He might actually have been stolen - his collar was missing and it was a big thick leather job. Mind you, he might still have wiggled out of it during his adventures...) He's now dashing wildly round the house stepping on the laptop and generally causing trouble - seems very happy to be home. My dad sounds a huge amount happier than he did too. Better keep the dog in the house for a bit, I think! So. My dad and I have both been surprised and heartened by the level of support shown by comparative strangers on an internet forum, and in the real world. Thank you all so much, especially to those who went out of their way to look for the dog etc. I will be sending some PMs round shortly. As I said, faith in humanity restored. Cheers PW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 I am so pleased that Bill is reunited with his owner/your dad. This news has really made my day. :yahoo: :yay: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 :good: :good: :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumpy69 Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 (edited) Great news, so glad to hear he was found.So often, in the end, the news is bad. It brilliant to see the support some will give to relative strangers Edited March 7, 2013 by stumpy69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teal Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Fantastic end to the story and amazing performances from the PW members who kept an eye out and kept asking. Any chance of a photo of Bill back home, nice to read of something like this, all too often when dogs disappear it's forever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delburt0 Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Happy ending mate atb delburt0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Best news I have heard for ages. I am very pleased Bill is back home with your Dad. I won't tell the wife or I will have to go to Trago with her in the morning. If I play my cards right I can use Bill as an excuse for many things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Best news I have heard for ages. I am very pleased Bill is back home with your Dad. I won't tell the wife or I will have to go to Trago with her in the morning. If I play my cards right I can use Bill as an excuse for many things. The Trago punishment is not on after all your efforts - unless you drop SWMBO at the Newton Abbot one and you carry on for a little shop at the Sportsman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted March 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Thanks all. Yes, I wasn't at all sure we'd get him back, as Teal said these stories often end sadly. (Didn't want to think of him lost and scared and unable to find his way home, or worse...) But this story has a happy ending! Trying to get a pic of him home safe, but he's not staying still! My dad's never seen him so ecstatic. (Crashing noises in the background on the phone, and incoherent e-mails where Bill has had his paws on the keyboard!) As it happens, I quite like Tragos! (The DIY & sport sections anyway!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett1985 Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Word cant express how happy i am for you and your dad buddy! Im glad everyones efforts paid off. Ive just found out via facebook, i must have had about 15 messages from people, everyone is made up. The next time your down falmouth way, let me know. I'd love the opportunity to meet bill himself! Once again mate, im made up that hes home safe and sound. I really am! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocker3 Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Thats great news buddy nice to read something thats got a happy ending well done to all for there effort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted March 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Cheers chaps, and thanks again Brett for all your efforts. I'll let you know next time I'm coming down. Surprised it got to you on FB first! Still no pic, but I got this e-mail from my dad: Children! He's HOOOOOOOOAM!!!!! I emailed you all 90 minutes ago, but he's going WILD!!!!!!!! and must have disrupted my dongle!!! He doesn't know where to put himself, so he's everywhere! - leaping higher than my head to bite me (of course), on the furniture - good grief!!! all of my strict victorian training and discipline seems to be in tatters!!!! Ah well, back to square one! He's very thin and bloodshot eyes and red feet!!! - but looking surprisingly good, if older, taller, thinner, but no wiser! (he's already been popping himself half way through the gate rungs - I'm trying to apply serious chicken wire, but he won't let me- leaping up, chewing the wire and my leatherperson pliers! collar and tags gone; microchip not functioning for some reason. so no means of identifying him. but the warden surreptitiously checked that he was mine from his reaction when he saw me on openingf the van doors; - no doubt then!! must send this before he wrecks everythknbg. !! Sounds like they're both pleased he's home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overandunder2012 Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 (edited) congratz so pleased for you best bit of news i seen in ages Edited March 7, 2013 by overandunder2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Z Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peskyfoxs Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 Great news, always nice to have a happy ending Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted March 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 Finally managed to calm Bill down enough to get a couple of reasonable pictures! He looks a bit spaniel like now as he's lost weight and his ears have gone floppier! Happy dad and happy dog. Cheers all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikky Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 only just read this...fantastic news and im glad he is back home safe mikky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windywoody Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 just picked up on this too, GREAT NEWS you`ve got him back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinggun Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 I've only just seen this, what a story with a really happy ending, im chuffed for you mate and glad the heartache has turned to joy and relief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabarm gamma boy Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 Just read this now! Wow!!! Well done and congratulations, i realy felt for your father reading this, there not just pets or dogs, they become a best freind and a family member! I lost my dog in 2008 and it still upsets me very much indeed, a truly heartbreaking time for me! So i know the feeling! Just glad a happy ending came your way! Atb john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz2202 Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 A great end to a **** story. I can just imagine the smiles on your faces when you got him back. Blimin good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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