Hubby wasn’t up to walking round to see if the little dog had been found, so we decided to get in the car armed with a lead we’d kept and some cheese in lieu of dog biscuits and drive back up to the Nature Reserve and other park to see if we could spot her. This was at 6.45.
The car park was locked so we backed up and parked near the church, and found a public footpath that took us straight to it.
Maggie would have loved it there, and we never knew it existed. No ducks or geese, but plenty of trees and walkways, so lots to sniff and explore. Our park is nice, but this was much bigger.
No sign of our Houdini though, so Hubby walked along the footpath to the little footbridge and I walked back to collect the car and meet him at the other side. That way, we covered more ground.
I’ve walked about four miles today, and feeling it, but I was so worried about the little dog, I knew we had to do our best to find her. We weren’t lucky, so drove round to the owners house and hoped.
There was barking coming from inside and she was safe!!
Her owner had intended to drop in tomorrow to let us know, and was so grateful to us and everyone else who had been keeping an eye out for her. The couple who had walked her were beside themselves, and he managed to grab her once, but she squirmed out of his arms and ran away again. Sightings suggested she was looking for her Mummy, and when the owner got back from her appointment, she was going to join in the search.
I don’t know exactly where or how it happened, but the dog saw her and went flying into her arms. She is now exhausted having been out for over three hours.
I shall rest easy tonight knowing she’s safe…………… and nibbling on the cheese anyway.
Thank goodness the little minx made it home!! Imagine being that poor dog walker!!! OMG!! You and hubby must be completely exhausted!
Hubby did the driving and we walked round the nature reserve, but I walked the estate on my own. Found some interesting little roads and cut throughs though…….. We’re both tired today.
I’m not surprised you’re tired but the goos news is that Pippa is safely back with her mom. Hope you get some rest.
thanks Fransi
Thank goodness a happy ending to the day . 💜💜💜
I’ll say. How’s Ruby?
Great news. Thanks for the pupdate.
It was good news.
That’s really good that she is safe and back home. You guys did a lot of walking, looking for her. So very kind of you
I ache this morning, but would do it again.
Of course you would. You’re a kind hearted person
one who loves dogs………… ❤
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We are dog sitting this week and the idea of our guest getting away gives me tremors! So glad this had a happy ending!!!
I’ve just seen her being taken for a walk, so am so relieved all is well.
Glad this was happy news and the dog was found.
We were so relieved Liz.
Yes if I knew a dog and their owner well, I would be the same too. I wouldn’t have slept well, if I known it hadn’t come back.
*phew*! The little stinker! That’s why it pays to make sure the leads and collars are secure, especially if someone besides ‘mom’ or ‘dad’ are walking them. Not that the poor people were at fault, things just happen sometimes. I’m glad she is safe!
Us too, and we saw her this morning attached to her owner so all is well.