Reunited: Border Collie Female

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2008-02-12 17:25 UNKNOWN

Tell you what, I didn't realise what hard work it would be replacing all the Missing posters with FOUND ones. However wherever I am changing them people are so happy for Karen & Ally that she is home safe and sound, they also can't believe that horse poo is so good for dogs and I don't think many will let their own pooches try!!

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2008-02-11 20:07 annelouie

What a wonderful Photo, She looks so happy and content, Mind you it would have been nice to see mum and dad on it, I think you should have one on so we can see the weight you have lost, the worry spots, the dirty fur and the totally unkempt look, Any way good luck in the future in everything you do you deserve it after all this, Love Sukimax, xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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2008-02-11 16:26 UNKNOWN

I have just taken Holly to the vet for a check up and to say that is in rude health would be an understatement! She managed to put on 2kg in weight whilst on her sojourn in Harpenden! Horse poo must be good for you! She has no fleas, no mange, she was wormed and has a slight pull in her left shoulder. Oh and she is sleeping lots. Other than that she has slotted right back in, it would seem that those of us looking for her suffered more than she did!!! And thanks again for all the comments and support, it's great to know that so many people were interested in what happened to her.

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2008-02-11 10:16 Rufipol

such great news, well done to the owners and all the helpers whose persistence paid off.

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2008-02-11 09:12 beardies in need

Great news Well done.

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2008-02-11 00:01 Matherick

Yeay soooooo pleased that Holly is now home where she belongs. Stay safe now poppet. Hugs n kisses. xxx

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2008-02-10 23:12 Corbiere

So update us on how she settles in back home, would really love to hear. Sounds like she had a lot of fun, not so much fun for Suzanne, owners and helpers etc etc. Well done all

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2008-02-10 22:37 BC

Im so glad you have managed to catch Holly, welcome home xxxxxxxxx

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2008-02-10 20:00 SueW

What brilliant news and such a great ending. I bet Holly wonders what all the fuss is about!! Stay safe now Holly. Sue x

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2008-02-10 18:56 doglady

what lovely news Welcome home Holly, well done everyone working so hard to get her home.

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2008-02-10 18:21 UNKNOWN

FANTASTIC I am on holiday in the rockies and have logged on in internet cafes every day to check on her progress. I am over the moon ,well done you all.

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2008-02-10 18:20 Yasa

Lovely reunited pic of Holly on her bed on site !!!! Thank you so much for sending it in. Bless her. Stay safe now beauty x

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2008-02-10 17:39 obie1

absolutely fantastic news - i have been following Holly's story every day and wishing for her to be home - congrats ally and karen and stay safe holly you minx

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2008-02-10 17:13 JENNYHATESJAZZ

Holly you are home I,m thrilled for you and crying at the same time I know what all of this has meant.Well done Martin again what a fantastic person he is. If Holly is any thing like Picalo once she is home with you, it will seem that she has never been away.Lots of love and kisses Bobbie and Picalo. stay safe little lady. xxxx

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2008-02-10 16:27 TracyB

Fantastic news & well done to all concerned. So good to see Holly safely back to where she belongs- she probably wont see what all the fuss is about. Would suggest using a training line or flexi lead short term whilst you check how her recall is after her adventure.x

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2008-02-10 16:22 DogLostAunt Stef - Area Volunteer, West London

YIPEE..YIPEE..YIPEE.. Need one of those emoticons that jump & clap here!!! So pleased for you all & so pleased that Holly is in good shape. Zuz , she must have seen your post last night & decided that there might be some competition !! Either that or her laptop battery went down!!! :-} Karen & Ally time to relax now. It will feel weird at first , after Picalo had been caught it took a while for me to realise that there was no need to stake out Pinner !! WELL DONE & big hugs to Holly . XXXX

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2008-02-10 14:39 Millie's Mum

Brilliant news. Well done everyone involved. Stay safe now little girl, no more adventures please.

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2008-02-10 14:08 quicksilver

What wonderful news!

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2008-02-10 13:05 DogLostLostdogs ScotlandSable - Regional Co-ordinator - Scotland

What a fantastic ending to this missing doggy tale. It must give so much more hope when there are regular sightings. Wonderful - and clever Holly to fend for herself all this time. Congratulations to all concerned.

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2008-02-10 12:44 UNKNOWN

I have been round speaking to several of the local helpers and they are all pleased that they can stand down on Holly-watch. I would like to thank every one for their support over the last nearly 4 weeks. I'm so pleased that she is home safe and sound. It does mean that Steve and I can get back to a normal life. Martyn has been absolutely fantastic, but I think that we need to let him see his own dogs and wife for a little while, I'm sure he has forgotten what they look like. I still feel guilty that she managed to get out of our garden and I thank Karen and Ally for not blaming us for it. Just can't believe that she looks so good and have had a little cry myself that she is back home safe and sound. Love to All concerned for her and Thank you once again.

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2008-02-10 12:29 B30

Karen and Ally I'm thrilled for you!!! Well done to everyone involved in catching Holly, give yourselves a big pat on the back!! It's great to know that she's settled back into normal life so quickly. LOL, she has no idea what everyone has been through!!!!!

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2008-02-10 12:18 annelouie

Oh my god, Crying my eyes out here, I am so chuffed for you all, I have felt so helpless following this story, it is wonderful news, I wish i could see her and give her a hug but i am sure she is getting so many anyway, Let us hope this is a start of many happy reunions though i have to say she has probably enjoyed herself So please tell her from all of us down in North Wales to stay home this time where she belongs, My love to you all and HOORAY, Sukimax, Molly, Poppy, Max and all my family who ring up and ask everyday. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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2008-02-10 11:21 Titania777

Wonderful news. So pleased Holly is safe at home. Well done to you all as you worked really hard for this result and as for Martin, he's amazing! Stay safe now Holly and no more escapology. x

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2008-02-10 11:15 Nic Jones

This is fantastic news, I've been following this one and am so pleased she's back home where she belongs, well done to all who helped bring this girl home xx

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2008-02-10 11:13 UNKNOWN

Holly is back at her proper home now and has reaquainted herself with the cats (not sure that they are all pleased!) She looks to be in great shape and you would not believe that she had ever been away! We would like to say thanks to everyone who has been so supportive during the last 25 days, it wopuld have been much harder without you. And as for Martyn, well, he is a STAR!!!!!!

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2008-02-10 10:46 PaulaK

Fantastic news!! Welcome home Holly and well done to all who made it possible x

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2008-02-10 10:26 Ali-W

So pleased for you. Give her a hug from me.

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2008-02-10 10:25 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Zuz, this is fantastic news. Champagne will be flowing in your household now, it must have been a lovely sight to see her finally in the trap. Well done to everyone who has helped in the search for Holly. Give her a big hug from everyone on DL. Jan x

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2008-02-10 09:58 Fly

You've made my day Holly, lovely to see you home again. Sat safe now.

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2008-02-10 09:54 Goldenfrodo

What fantastic news to start the day. Well done to all. Welcome home dear Holly and stay safe from now on xxx

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2008-02-10 09:10 DogLostAngus

This is great news to start the day, your patience and determination have paid off, great thanks to Martin and the traps and to Zuz and the other trap monitors, Great Teamwork from everyone. Welcome home Holly.

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2008-02-10 08:56 Yasa

This is just the best news to start the day. So over the moon for you all. Do let us know how she is properly later. Bless her. Welcome home at last Holly, you pretty girl x

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2008-02-10 08:51 Jumanji - Co-ordinator.South.Yorkshire

This is a FANTASTIC start to the day !!!!! such wondeful news that you have Holly back safe and sound again and that all your hard work has paid off. When I got your call this morning it sounded to be one VERY happy household ! So pleased she is looking in good health and now she has had her bath she must be a very happy dog too ! Welcome home Holly and stay safe from now on xxxxxx Pam

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2008-02-10 08:37 UNKNOWN

Hurrah, we have her back. I checked the traps at 0600 and nothing. Then we get a call from a local trap watcher to say that she was in the trap. I rang Karen & Ally and they were on their way within seconds. Martyn was too! She has now had a bath and looks and smells much better!!!! HURRAH. She is also in very good health, no obvious ailments.

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2008-02-09 22:52 UNKNOWN

I've just had a thought, maybe if she is reading this on line the if KAren and Ally do agree to take in whatever IS caught in the trap she may see this and decide it should be her!!!!!!

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2008-02-09 22:01 DogLostAunt Stef - Area Volunteer, West London

Right come along now Holly "GAME OVER" Everyone is working so hard to get you home , time to play fair!! I'm sure she'll go in one of the traps soon. Keep up the good work all of you.Positive thoughts & fingers crossed that tomorrow will be the day. XX

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2008-02-09 21:46 UNKNOWN

Well so far nothing in the trap, lets hope that at silly o'clock there will be a Holly in the trap. I did ask Karen and Ally if they wanted a fox as a pet instead, they said no!

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2008-02-09 19:45 UNKNOWN

Thanks Sukimax, we need cheering up! the traps are out and set with bait that needs to be dragged off the hook and very little around the trap. And guess what? Yep, she obviously had a laptop and was nowhere to be seen! Despite the gorgeous weather, she has obviously found another place to sun herself. We are leaving the traps baited overnight (that's how desperate we are getting!) and Zuz is going to check them last thing and at silly o'clock in the morning to release anything that may be be caught. The waiting game is getting to be hard work for everyone it seems except for Holly. It's like the Bourne Ultimatum for dogs!!!!

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2008-02-09 19:10 annelouie

Oh gosh i never thought of that, She is obviously computer literate, You can tell her from me when you catch her, that my two shelties Molly and Poppy and my havorwart thingy Max need to have lessons off her as they quite often sit behind me in a row when i am on the computer looking as if they want to have a go, I know you think i'm daft but i just wanted to cheer you up, You all need it after all the hard work you have put in trying to get her back home, Love Sukimax. xxxxxxxxxx

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2008-02-08 23:19 UNKNOWN

Had a couple of sightings today in the same field as Tuesday. Apparently Holly was 'sunning herself' at the top of the field this morning and was still in the same area late this afternoon. She is still wearing her collar. Concerted plan of action with the traps and Martyn tomorrow, keep your fingers crossed! Don't let Holly have access to a computer ... this may be how she is able to second guess our every move!!

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2008-02-07 22:00 annelouie

Just checking in on you holly, come on girl come home, Sukimax. xxxxxxxx

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2008-02-06 23:48 Teddys Mum - Area Volunteer, West London

Holly has obviously made herself a den in the woods. This is typical behavior and despite where she is sighted it is to the woods she will return. The trap needs to be set up away from people with food inside it only. Dont put food around it. You need to entice her in and let her start to gain confidence. If she knows food will be available regularly at the same time in the same place, she WILL come for it. This is where you will need all your patience. If you see her, dont chase her, she will run. Good luck, I think you will have her home soon... dont forget to scent for England too!

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2008-02-06 08:39 beardies in need

Very good luck for today. Hope shes home very soon.

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2008-02-06 08:07 annelouie

Sounds promising, good luck for today, Sukimax. xxx

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2008-02-05 23:36 Ali-W

Sounds hopeful. Good luck.

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2008-02-05 22:54 DogLostAunt Stef - Area Volunteer, West London

This sounds good. Holly seen in the same area & somewhere to set the trap. All my fingers crossed for you. Good luck for tomorrow. XX

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2008-02-05 20:49 UNKNOWN

Had a call this evening from a lady near to Sauncy Wood who said that she had just seen Holly in her garden. She looked wet and thin (it was throwing with rain!). We hot footed it over there with Zuz and the house backs onto fields and then the woods. The lady suggested that her daughter would be better for a trap as she lives nearer the woods, so that is the job for the morning. At least she has been seen and in the same area so we are all a little bit more hopeful than we were this morrning. And we know that the posters are still working, people are noticing them.

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2008-02-05 09:49 annelouie

Just checking in for news, Holly please come home your Mum and Dad are Quite right this has gone on long enough, Love to you all, Sukimax. xxxxxxxxx

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2008-02-04 17:04 UNKNOWN

Ally and I went out early this morning to watch for whatever was eating the food in and around the trap. Guess what? Nothing. No Holly or anything else and the food was still there when we left to do more leafleting. Popped into the Blue Cross with a poster, they were aware but had no poster. Also spoke to Liz the dog warden, she keeps having a drive/wander around but like us, sees lots of people who already know but no-one who has seen her recently. Between us, Martyn and I have decided that setting the traps is a bit pointless at the moment, we need sightings! Come on missy, this is not funny any more!!!

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2008-02-04 10:58 obie1

Keep positive, I know she will be home soon. is it worth checking all the resues, police etc around the area just in case she was handed in over the weekend. Good luck

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2008-02-03 23:06 DogLostAunt Stef - Area Volunteer, West London

Keep up the good work , you'll get her , it's just a matter of time . XX

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2008-02-03 20:45 Ali-W

Don't give up hope. Ian got Dora the Ibizan hound back after 4 months of trying to trap her. In the meantime he caught around 20 other stray dogs!!. We are all keeping everything crossed for you. Sorry we are too far away to help

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2008-02-03 15:46 UNKNOWN

We (Karen, Ally Steve & I) had another unproductive walk round this afternoon, we did however, speak to several new people and they are now on the lookout too. The horses and the sheep weren't that talkative! The food around and in the mouth of the trap is disappearing during the day so we don't think it is likely to be foxes, we just wish she would take the food off the hook and get herself caught.... More news when we have some. Lets hope its good and SOON.

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2008-02-03 09:44 UNKNOWN

We have no sightings for the last 3 days and are beginning to get a bit demoralised. martyn has noticed that food around the top trap is being eaten during the day, so he does not think that it is foxes, however if it is super Holly then she is not daft enough to go into the trap! We are going for a look see with steve and Zuz this afternoon, if she is staying in the top fields, they are private property and the only one likely to see her is James from the stable. We are all fed up owners and foster parents!

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2008-02-01 09:37 Unknown

Come on Holly! time to get caught now.

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2008-02-01 09:32 DogLostAunt Stef - Area Volunteer, West London

Come on Holly.Time to be going home now..just have a little look in those traps..yummy treats in there..go on. XXXX

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2008-02-01 08:17 UNKNOWN

We are all getting worn out, by not knowing as much as anything else. Ally and I were supposed to go away for a week tomorrow but have decided that our hearts are not in it and we need to be local for when Holly decides that she has had enough. Let's hope that the colder weather inspires her to think of warm houses, warm bed and lots of love and attention....!

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2008-01-31 20:28 annelouie

Oh Holly come on, Please, Your mum and dad must be exhausted, sukimax, xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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2008-01-31 18:39 UNKNOWN

No sightings at all today and nothing in the traps, mind you if I was Holly I wouldn't have been out today either, the weather was foul! I wish you would come back and give up Holly as I'm getting a bit down in the dumps now. Oh well, as they say, tomorrow is another day, let's hope it's you last night camping, there is a 5 star home waiting for you.....

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2008-01-31 08:55 UNKNOWN

Had a couple of sightings late yesterday afternoon. We now have 2 traps out which have been set this morning with the landowners keeping an eye on them for us so once again it is a waiting game. And it is getting boring Holly, come home!!!

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2008-01-30 11:40 beardies in need

Im sure Martyn will find her very soon. 2nd trap is on its way.

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2008-01-30 11:22 UNKNOWN

No sightings today but at least we know where she is. James is going to be in the fields today and will keep his eye out. Martyn is getting another trap(or 2) today so we can have traps all over her territory, we want Holly back and soon! Certainly before the 17th!!!

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2008-01-30 09:18 beardies in need

Ah poor Martyn... hes so kind....tell him we dont want him missing our meeting on the 17th !!! Good luck for today.

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2008-01-29 18:41 DogLostAunt Stef - Area Volunteer, West London

Brilliant to see there's been another sighting & sounds like this could be a great place to set up camp ! The fact that it's fishermen free has got to be an ENORMOUS positive!!! Everything crossed here that Holly is caught soon. XX

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2008-01-29 17:36 UNKNOWN

Well was going to say that James from the stables had seen Holly, but Karen beat me to it!! Martyn met us (Ally & me) at the gate to the field where she has been seen and he may try to set a second trap up there. The stables are very helpful, they have given us free access, we just have to let them know when someone will be there or the Police may get called! Last thing we want is Martyn getting arrested (not even for killing fishermen, well at least seriously wounding them), he's much too useful as a dog catcher.

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2008-01-29 16:19 UNKNOWN

after a worrying couple of days, I have just had acall from someone at the stables over the other side of Holly's area from where she has been mosrt recently seen. He was watching her running away from him towards the woods up at the top of the area where he thinks she is nesting. At least she is still around, we were beginning to worry and that is good news. Come on Holly, give up!!!

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2008-01-29 10:33 UNKNOWN

Thanks Aunt Steff, just read Picalos' story and realised that martin had told us all about him already! Thanks for the support, finding it hard to concentrate on the day job until she's been sighted.

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2008-01-29 09:19 DogLostAunt Stef - Area Volunteer, West London

Karen & Ally , keep strong .When we were having sightings of Picalo it was great but then we didn't spot him again for about 4 or 5 days & you can't help getting downhearted , but he did pop up again ,seen by somebody else , not Picalo's mum or myself even though we were patrolling! Hang in there , keep going with the food & scenting & she'll re appear , I'm sure. Come on Holly time to come home now. XX

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2008-01-29 08:07 UNKNOWN

No sightings at all yesterday, so Holly has not been seen since Sunday morning. Zuz drove round the lanes to check for both positive and negative news but found neither. It would seem that Holly has really gone to ground. The trap will be set again today in Sue's paddock and once more the waiting game begins. We did wonder whether it would work if we put our Siamese cat in a cage in the middle of the field and let her yowl. Holly was fascinated by Poppy who is missing her desperate times.....! It is getting harder though, come on Holly, we need to see you and get you home.

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2008-01-28 22:42 penink

I have a missing dog, but have been following this link, today is the first time I have laughed at the remarks about fishermen, thanks, I believe it is just a matter of time before holly is back with you, good luck, too far away to help....

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2008-01-28 14:28 annelouie

Good luck for today, Let this be the day of Holly's return,Sukimax, xxxxxxx

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2008-01-28 12:52 buffysmum

Come on Holly its about time you gave up the cat and mouse game! As for the fishermen, does anyone know a diver? you could then tie all their lines together!!!

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2008-01-28 11:59 UNKNOWN

Hope today will be the day than Holly joins Ben in the blue.

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2008-01-28 09:52 fionap58

A foot in the small of his back in the direction of the lake I think! How horribly frustrating for everyone but it sounds like it will be a matter of time. Everything's crossed. x

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2008-01-28 08:09 UNKNOWN

It is very frustrating for all of us, ally in particular is struggling but thank you for all your messages of support, they do help. And we are trying to come up with an inventive way to deal with the fisherman!!!

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2008-01-27 23:20 Ali-W

The suspense is killing me. Is there a law against shooting fishermen? Good luck. I've got everything crossed for you.

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2008-01-27 20:42 UNKNOWN

We have decided that Holly has ESDP, extra sensory dog perception. Whatever is decided that we do, it seems that she knows and doesn't go there! Today, we had a couple of sightings near the allotments but nothing near tha paddock where Martin was patiently waiting. Ally and I tramped round the esate and the fields with no luck. It was a lovely day and qiute busy with lots of people out and about so the next plan is for martin to set the trap tomorrow afternoon because he has to work for rael, then it is back to serious action on tuesday. once again it is apparent from talking to people that there are lots of people out there spotting for her, but she is managing to outwit us all. I know that they say that collies are clever but this is ridiculous!!!

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2008-01-27 19:20 MORIARTY (IanWest)

sorry i have not been posting , work, so close with the trap, and i hope someone stole the fishermans bait ! I will give you a ring later in the week Zuz. I will pop over when i have a pm or am off work ... IAN

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2008-01-26 21:56 JENNYHATESJAZZ

come home holly, if martin is out there he will bring you safely home as he did for Picalo.xxxxx

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2008-01-26 21:14 Yasa

Oh my word !!! Just so close!! Good luck for tomorrow Holly x

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2008-01-26 20:15 UNKNOWN

I check on holly's progress three times a day,you are doing a brilliant job ,as so is Martin.I have a good feeling about tomorrow,keeping everything crossed for you vix

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2008-01-26 17:47 UNKNOWN

Well, what can we say about today and the continuing adventures of Holly. Martyn was out all night and apart from several foxes and loads of rabbits there was no sign of Holly. She finally put in an appearance at about 0930 just as we were about to feed Martyn! He went rushing back to the trap and waited. Some fishermen were the other side of the river and Martyn asked them nicely not to make any noise or sudden movement if they saw her which they said they would comply with. Holly went towards the trap, half way inside and the fishermen stood up and shouted "there she is", Holly went off at quite a pace. She returned about an hour later, was getting close to the trap again when some unhelpful chap let his dog off the lead and her went into the field to chase Holy, off she went. Karen and I walked the usual haunts but did not see her again. Oh well, Martyn will re-set the trap again tomorrow morning and we shall wait again.

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2008-01-25 21:21 UNKNOWN

Another quick update on the developing saga that is Holly's camping holiday! Sightings have been few today, but Martin has the trap sited and we are all hopeful. I forgot to say yesterday how wonderful the dog warden in this area (Liz) has been, support on the phone, checking the area, talking to the locals etc, even when she had finished work for the day! Lets hope that we have great news tonight or tomorrow morning.

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2008-01-24 21:03 UNKNOWN

Well what a frustrating day this has been with Holly. The little minx has been running us a merry dance. Various sightings but she has so many routes that we cannot plot a place easily to set a trap! The locals are still being fab and we have been given unlimited access to a private padock that Holly seems to like a lot for daytime naps! Lets hope that this can be a good place to get her from. Thanks again to all who are keeping their eyes open for her!

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2008-01-24 16:55 Unknown

Come on Holly-you might as well give up now Martyn is on the case LOL!

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2008-01-24 10:39 UNKNOWN

No luck with the trap last night, Martin apparently saw her this morning so waiting for news on the next step. Spoken to the dog warden and she is going to walk her collie round the area to see if Holly will respond to her. Still got everything crossed that day 9 might be the last.

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2008-01-23 22:48 hoofnhound

Good luck and fingers crossed for you.......come on Holly its time to come home.x

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2008-01-23 18:42 DogLostAunt Stef - Area Volunteer, West London

Good to see that there are sightings. Also great to hear that Martin is going to be there soon. Go to Martin, Holly, go to Martin! Picalo (Terrier X) didn't respond to calling & ran away but he was caught . Once you get a pattern I'm sure you will catch her. Good luck , looking forward to seeing Holly in the blue soon. XX

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2008-01-23 17:43 UNKNOWN

Been out this afternoon and spoken to people who have seen Holly in the allotments yesterday and this morning, where we saw her this morning. Also by the river near the Nicky line and the gamekeeper at Hyde Home farm who has seen her on their land heading towards Luton from Greenacres. he thinks that she was heading towards the Nicky Line at Thrales End.He has 6 spaniels so maybe they can coax her! Also spoke to Martin who has a trap. He is going to have a look this evening hopefully, with a view to getting ideas of where to set the trap maybe tomorrow. I have leaflet ped and spoken to householders in Whitings Close, Milford Hill and Common Lane. One of the ladies even took posters to give out at the school tomorrow morning saying that they have seen Holly two mornings this week! Once again everyone, thanks for your help. I have to work a long day tomorrow so won't be able to do anything at all so I will be relying on my eyes and ears out in Harpenden!

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2008-01-23 13:15 Fly

Good Luck, hope you can tempt Holly out of hiding and get her safely home.

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2008-01-23 11:54 UNKNOWN

At least you know she is still in the area. Hope she gives up soon!

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2008-01-23 11:45 UNKNOWN

Went out this morning to try the food station thing but Holly decided to use another route two roads up! We later saw her coming out of some allotments in Roundwood but she ran, I followed her in the car all the way up to the footpath that goes to sauncy Wood. She ran like the wind, was filthy and up to that point I would have said that she looked tired! We did not get near enough to do anything with food. I have contacted the Dogs Trust, where we got Holly and they are going to see if they can come out and catch her in the next couple of days, so any sightings will be helpful.

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2008-01-23 09:55 Goldenfrodo

Hope today is the day Holly comes home xxx

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2008-01-23 09:28 annelouie

Come on Holly, Be found today, All our fingers and paws are crossed for you, Sukimax xxxxxxxxx

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2008-01-23 08:41 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Karen and Ally, fingers crossed you have Holly back home soon. Jan x

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2008-01-23 08:06 Poliana

Come home soon Holly keep safe

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2008-01-23 06:42 UNKNOWN

Would it not be worth borrowing a trap and leaving it in one of the gardens she has been seen in.?

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2008-01-22 21:11 UNKNOWN

as Holly's mums, the first thing we want to do is thank everyone for all their help in trying to get Holly home.When we were in Spain that was very reassuring for us. Now we are home, we are doing our best and today we both saw Holly in the Common Lane area of Harpenden. I saw her at 3pm, she stopped and I thought she would respond to me and then she ran off. Ally saw her at 6pm running out of someone's garden and into the big field. Again not responding but spooked by a bus. at least we know she is OK and can still run fast! Tommorrow we are going to see if we can see her at the other end of town near to Greenacres farm where she has been seen for the last few mornings. Hopefully we can entice her with food and then who knows? The saga continues......!

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2008-01-21 21:16 UNKNOWN

We have been out again this eveing and not a sight of her until a lady told me that Holly has been running past her house the last couple of mornings at about 0700. She will try to entice her with food in the morning and call me as soon as she sees her. Holly's Mums will post something later as soon as they have activated their account at home.

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2008-01-21 17:43 UNKNOWN

Holly's Mums are back and we have had a walk around where she has been seen, no joy for us but got a call that we were only 200 yards from her, when we got there she had gone. We'll be back out later so please call us if you see her.

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2008-01-20 22:40 UNKNOWN

Thanks Ian for your help today. We enjoyed the walk too. So as you know Common Lane is the last lane we walked down and Batford Road is the one running parallel to the main road that we live on. Will let you know what we find out about the feeding lady. We are thinking of arranging with her to feed at a time when either Holly's Mum's can be around or we can.

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2008-01-20 21:08 MORIARTY (IanWest)

Hi, Zuz,Dora Jerry and myself had a nice two hour wander around the back areas of Harpenden today, Holly is staying local as a few of the numerous people we spoke to today, had said they or someone they knew had seen her around, this is good. The lady who has been trying to feed her from her back garden is a plus, and if she can build up Holly`s trust then this little girl should be home soon. I will pop over during the week and see what, we can find... IAN

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2008-01-20 20:37 UNKNOWN

Another confirmed sighting of Holly, running up Batford Rd from Common Lane then onto the fields around Batford Springs, this was at 1950hrs. A very nice lady called us twice within 5 mins to tell us.

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2008-01-20 16:05 Unknown

Excellent if one person can establish a feeding station makes it easier for us to keep her in the area.

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2008-01-20 14:59 Corbiere

Very good news and this is def the thing to concentrate on for now - to get this lady to let you make a nest for Holly in the garden where she can feel safe and relax enough to come to you in a few days.... good luck

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2008-01-20 14:51 UNKNOWN

We have been out for another 2 hour trawl around the lanes with more posters! Have spoken to all the dog walkers we have seen and also to anyone walking in the area. Holly is getting to be famous around here. We have been told of several sightings within the area of Sauncy Wood and Batofrd, at least 3 within the last 24 hours. We have been told by the manager of our local little shop that a lady nearby has been trying to feed her. She is going to dig her number out for us so we can co-ordinate our efforts to get Holly back to her home safe and sound.

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2008-01-20 12:54 UNKNOWN

The local radio is chiltern radio or BBC three counties .

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2008-01-20 09:24 Mistytinks

i hope holly is found soon and home where she belongs. get as much publicity as you can, local radio, free local papers etc. the more people that know about holly the more chance there is of her being sighted. good luck!

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2008-01-20 00:02 garthy

hurry safely home dear Holly p.g.xxx

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2008-01-19 23:29 dekkaann

Please leave a gate open and food down in case Holly is returning to your house at night, a friends dog did this but moved on after not being able to get a response.

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2008-01-19 19:43 Matherick

Oh sweet little Holly, i hope you find trust in someone and let them hold you so that you can go back to your owners in the warm and out of the rain, stay safe sweetheart. xx

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2008-01-19 18:19 TracyB

Please take something that hasn't been in the wash that smells of you to area where she has been sighted with some food. If any local houses over look the area ask if they would mind just keeping an eye out & maybe topping up the food. Hopefully she will stay close & if food is provided there's no need for her to wander too far. Please if you see her DONT try approach her, as Ted's owners found out even a timid dog will not give in until they're ready. Fingers crossed that Holly is the next one in blue.

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2008-01-19 17:41 Unknown

Come on Holly time you were back home stay safe darling until you are found xxxx

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2008-01-19 15:15 UNKNOWN

Hope the sighting is positive. Lets make it a full house of Border Collies in the blue - its been a good week so far.

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2008-01-19 14:31 Unknown

good luck!

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2008-01-19 14:07 UNKNOWN

Holly has just been sighted in the region of Valley Rise in Batford/Wheathampstead area. she is still close to where she ran off from. Please keep your eyes open in the AL5 area still.

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2008-01-19 10:37 Unknown

How far away is slip end and what is the postcode please so we can update local helpers.

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2008-01-18 16:52 UNKNOWN

Thanks to all who have been in touch offering support. We have not given up hope and will not. Her parents are also very grateful even though they are in Spain. They will be joining in with all our efforts when they return on Tuesday. I shall then ask to have the phone number changed to theirs so that they will get the first call, but I would still be really happy to get calls, especially if they are to say that she is safe and sound!

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2008-01-18 06:39 UNKNOWN

possible sighting in slip-end on the 16th.There is a travellers site close by in pepperstock.Will try to get posters there as soon as poss today.

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2008-01-17 23:10 UNKNOWN

Sorry, forgot to mention Luton police station and dog wardens as well

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2008-01-17 23:09 UNKNOWN

I live in Harpenden and have just experienced my dog Benji going missing. He dissapeared from the Nicky Line on 29th December and showed up 7 days later in St. Albans. I could not have survived without this site and all the help from Harpenden dog owners. I walk around Harpenden every day so will keep looking for her. Don't give up, you will find her. I am sure you have already done this, but just in case. Ring the dog wardens in Hemel, St Albans and Welwyn, and the police stations in each area-every day. PUt posters up all over the town, including all the vets surgeries and all 3 supermarkets. People are good, they will re-unite you.

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2008-01-17 18:37 UNKNOWN

I own a shop in Caddington,next village to Harpenden.Will distribute posters around shops tomorrow.

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2008-01-17 14:15 clanger

I live in Redbourn which is the next door village to Harpenden (only a couple of miles away). I'll spread the word with Redbourn dog walkers to keep their eyes open for Holly + I'll try to put a couple of posters up.

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2008-01-17 13:30 Unknown

over 200 posters have been e mailed out to local helpers.

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2008-01-17 12:31 Unknown

owner is sending via e mail.

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2008-01-17 12:29 Not known

Yes it did, but slight techno problems at this end, resulted in an unsaved photo being d. Owner will need to resend.

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2008-01-17 11:08 Unknown

Has photo been received on phone yet Jazzi?

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2008-01-16 19:42 garthy

dear Holly hurry safely home p.g.xxx

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2008-01-16 17:57 UNKNOWN

Holly is quite nervous, but very sweet. she may respond to "Where is she?" as well as her name.

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2008-01-16 17:49 Unknown

Suzanne your account is now active.

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