Lost: Dark Brindle & White Staffordshire Bull Terrier Female In South East (BR1)

  • Dog ID 12692
  • Status Lost
  • Registered 13 Mar 2009
  • Name SOX - ?CASH REWARD
  • Gender & Breed Female Staffordshire Bull Terrier
  • Age Puppy
  • Colour dark brindle & white
  • Marks & Scars
  • Tagged Yes
  • Microchipped Yes
  • Tattooed Unknown
  • Date Lost 15 Feb 2008
  • Where Lost Downham, Bromley
  • Lost In Region South East
  • Lost In Post Area BR1
  • Date Reunited
  • Other Info
  • Listed By Jayne - Founder Doglost.
  • Views 1964
  • SOX - ?CASH REWARDPoster Image
  • SOX - ?CASH REWARDExtra Image

 

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alfmar
i'm pleased to hear that sox is being well cared for.... you have done what is best for sox and that takes a very strong person xxLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Millys Mum
Dawn, it must have been a difficult decision for you to leave Sox with her 'new' family. As has already been said, a very unselfish act on your part. I hope they appreciated your sacrifice, which was obviously done in the best interests of Sox. I do hope that she goes on to make a full recovery from her surgery and hope that you might receive the odd update and photo to show you how well Sox is doing. And, well, what's this I hear about the patter of tiny paws?! Bet they're gorgeous. I hope they all go on to have happy and healthy lives. Best wishes to 'mum'!
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UNKNOWN
Thats great news Dawn, I'm pleased it went well and all are fine. You'll have your hands full in a few weeks though lol. All the best and good luck with the new pup, take care Dawn x
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Bess 'n' Barney's Mum
Hi Dawn, what a difficult decision, but sounds like the right one to me.   As you say, Sox is settled and that must give you peace of mind.   Hope all goes well with the new family, and one of them will find a place in your hearts  to help the healing process for Sox.   All very best wishes and love xx
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UNKNOWN
I feel for you Dawn. As I said to you on the phone only you can make the decision on how you want to deal with this, you sounded so understandabley torn on what to do, and for what it's worth I think you need to be a very unselfish person to come to the decision you have.
I hope everything works out for all involved and I'd imagine there have been quite a few tears shed over this from both sides. Maybe you can ask for the odd photo and update on Sox?
You'll be concentrating on those new babies soon Dawn, any news on that? do we have the pitter patter of tiny paws yet? Please let us know how many new additions there are when it happens, I'd love to know.
Good luck Dawn and all the best for the future, and congratulations for when those babies finally arrive.
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Millys Mum
Dawn it's nice to hear that you've managed to make contact with the person who now has Sox but sad to hear that's she's undergone surgery on her hind legs. Of course, it may be no more than an inherited problem. My dearly departed Rottie girl suffered from cruciate problems at a very young age and when one of the UK's leading orthopaedic veterinary surgeons carried out the first operation, he found that the cruicate ligament had 'simply disintegrated' and warned us that the same might happen to the other leg, which it did 9 months later. Do you know the details of Sox's op? I do hope that she hasn't had to go through the same as our Heidi but, as you say, at least she appears in be in good hands. I hope that everything goes well for her.
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Bess 'n' Barney's Mum
Well, at least it sounds that this person is going to be reasonable about this, she no doubt realises you have "right" on your side.   And she obviously cares about her.   It interests me that Sox, at such a young age, has had these leg problems;  I wonder what has been happening to her???   Thanks for letting us know what's happening, Dawn.   If you're worried about how your other dog will react to a newcomer, I can only say it's surprising how well they do adapt if you're careful to begin with;  he/she will probably be delighted to have a friend to play with, and in my experience two dogs are no more trouble to look after than one, and they do then have company when you have to leave them at home for a while.   Good luck with it all, please let us know how things go xxLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Millys Mum
I have just spoken with Kay, Lewisham's Animal Welfare Officer about Sox, followed by a phone call to Dawn, Sox's mum. Kay recalls Sox going missing and has said that she will do all she can to help. I have passed Kay's mobile number to Dawn who will call her straight away.
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Bess 'n' Barney's Mum
And I would also chip in Dawn, so please let us know if this is necessary.   I think it's great that the Beeb are being so helpful with this, let's hope they see it through.   Come on Sox, we're rooting for you to get back home where you belong xx
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UNKNOWN
Dawn, this sounds good. If however, they refuse to give Sox back then please please let me know and I will ask *L* if he will write a letter, I doubt whether he will charge for it but if he does don't worry, I'll cover the cost myself if it means Sox being returned to her rightful owner.
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Bess 'n' Barney's Mum
This is looking so good, everything crossed here - good luck Dawn and Sox xx
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Bess 'n' Barney's Mum
OK Dawn, didn't want to cause you hassle, just am anxious that the trail shouldn't go cold, so to speak.   And I'm sure you should take advantage of Debbi's husband's friend, it sounds like he could be so helpful to you.....wishing you good luck and meantime stay safe Sox xxLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
UNKNOWN
I've been wondering the same B&B's mum, just sent a text and Dawn is waiting for the BBC to get back to her, the lady is off until tomorrow. As of yet she hasn't spoken to *L*, my husbands friend.
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Bess 'n' Barney's Mum
Dawn, how are things going - are you getting any help with sorting this business out?   Did you hear any more about The One Show?   Do hope there is some good news soon and that Sox is able to come home to you where she belongs..........................   DON'T FORGET SHE IS YOUR DOG X Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Helen87
glad that although at the moment she isnt in your possession that you know sox is safe and well, i wish you every luck in getting her back. I think that the fact the police wont do anything is riduculous! she has effectively been taken without your consent therefor is theft, if i had bought a car, not knowing it was stolen, i'd be ordered to give it back immediatly! is there a higher local police authority that you can go to? perhaps print off any correspondance you have that shows that you reported her missing and have been actively looking for her. what is the point in microcipping if it means nothing?Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
UNKNOWN
We're not having much luck here are we Dawn? lol. texting it to you now!!
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Bess 'n' Barney's Mum
Dawn, wishing you all the luck in the world with this.  Clearly you are Sox's rightful owner, unbelievable that you should have to prove it, but hopefully the "new owners" will relinquish him once they realise you're serious about getting him back.  Please let us know how you get on xx  
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UNKNOWN
I'm so sorry Dawn, my internet has been playing up something chronic but its back on now. I've emailed the number through to you. Good luck x
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UNKNOWN
Hi again Sox's mum, could you email me again please as it doesn't seem to have come through. Thanks.
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UNKNOWN
Hi sox's mum, I'm actually at work at the moment and can't access my email here, I'm  not actually supposed to be here at all sshhh!!. I'll check my email when I get home but it probably won't be until around 10ish, although it could be sooner.
When I spoke to my husbands friend he was adamant that you are Sox's legal owner and if it went to court his 'new owners' wouldn't stand a chance (his words), so hopefully just the mention of court will be all that is needed.
Anyway I best go and I'll email you when I get home. Take care.
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Bess 'n' Barney's Mum
Looks like some good sound advice and help here, which I hope will help Sox's mum.   My feelings about the non-police action in this case are unprintable.   I know we have had good co-operation from the police in some cases on here, but there are also some lamentable instances where they just haven't been prepared to do anything.   After all, stolen property is stolen property whatever "it" consists of  and I begin to wonder if there isn't a case for naming and shaming, starting with Bromley Police.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
UNKNOWN
Right, I've just personally spoken to my husbands friend as he's not very good a relaying messages. Now, he says that you Sox's mum, are the owner. He went into alot of legal stuff that I really didn't understand, big words tend to fly by me but he said that the fact is, you have at no point relinquished ownership of your dog and she therefore still belongs to you.
I told him I assumed she had been rehomed privately rather than through a shelter due to her chip and he said that if the original finder could be found they could be charged with theft by finding but this is apparently a dodgy road to go down as its hard to prove, but thats not really the problem is it, you need her back from the people who have her now, and apparently, because you never willingly gave your dog to them or anyone else they too can be charged with theft (not sure how that works).
He suggested taking the 'new owners' to court although he realises this can be expensive so says for now, you need to try and talk to the 'new owners' either yourself or through someone else and mention court, this may change their minds, but to keep things civil.
He has told me that if you need to speak to him for any further advice on how to go forward then email me at debbijayne@hotmail.com and I am to pass his number onto you. He even mentioned representing you if things went that far.
So the upshot is, you are still Sox's legal owner.
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Millys Mum
Hi Sox's mum. I so sorry to hear about this awful situation. I wonder whether Kay, Lewisham's Animal Welfare Officer might be able to help as I know she was actively looking out for Sox and clearly recall having a telephone conversation about Sox when we were also looking for Timmy, the terrier cross that went missing from his home in Catford. Unfortunately, I don't think they are duty now until Monday but certainly worth a call. What a crazy situation - what's the point of microchipping if the authorities won't accept that as proof of ownership. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you that things can be resolved.
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JulieS
I remember Sox from last year, especially the comments about her birthday.  I just telephoned Petlog and they won't give out any legal advice whatsoever, they just advised to contact the Citizen's Advice Bureau - you probably know this already.  I hope that the 'new owners'! have the decency to hand Sox back, perhaps they could put thereselfs in your position and maybe their conscience would get the better of them.  Wishing you the best of luck (it will all depend on the sort of people that you are dealing with).  Kind regards JulieLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
UNKNOWN
Just spoken to husband who has a friend who is a QC, explained whats happened and he's going to speak to him and see if theres absolutely anything that can be done regarding this. It will be sometime this evening when he see's him.
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alfmar
sox’s mum.. it is 3 counties radio and i know they are not in your area but phone them because they are bbc and they have calls from all over coming in. you want to speak to consumer programme with johnathan vernon smith 11am 1pm but ring anytime 0845 9 455 55   here’s the link  http://www.bbc.co.uk/threecounties/local_radio/ or try citizens advice bureau  try your local councillor also and explain the situation to him/her regarding the police and their lack of interest in helping you surely they have a commitment here.  Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
UNKNOWN
Sox’s mum .. The only two counties radio I could find was in Bournemouth? .. I googled radio stations covering Bromley and came up with this though, might be worth a try? ... http://www.bromley.gov.uk/news/mediacontacts/local_radio.htm
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UNKNOWN
I know it would be difficult but I wonder if there is a way to find out where the 'new owners' bought Sox from? I'm assuming she wasn't re-homed through a shelter due to her chip. If this person could be traced then surely there is a case for 'Theft by finding' here, it could just get the ball rolling?
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alfmar
this is awful :( do you think getting the press involved may sway the new owners to give her back?....... i can't believe anyone would want to be named and shamed over this.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
alfmar
try 3 counties radio consumer programme they will get a result for you i'm sure..........don't give up be persistent!Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
UNKNOWN
This is terrible, if it was a stolen car it would be returned immediately.
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labradorloopy
Hi, I thought a microchip was definate proof of ownership, especially if all details logged are still current i.e address, phone etc. I think the family should be really assertive here with the police - it IS their responsibility to return 'property' to its rightful owner. The 'new' owners only have redress with the person/rescue they got Sox from- I don't think they have any legal claim to this dog. Can't Dog Lost help here?Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.
Police are saying nothing to do with them and owner has tried to seek legal advise but far too expensive.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
UNKNOWN
Oh dear!! How does that work then, are they required to hand him back to his rightful owners?
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DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.
Owner has had a call from the PDSA in Hendon that Sox has just been scanned prior to new owners wanting to microchip him. New owners say they bought the dog and dont wish to give him up.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
shaz-W
thought i saw sox, locally followed but then see that it was a male, appart from that nothing, is it worth ringinging battersea again? Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
UNKNOWN
So sorry that you didn't get Sox back for the birthday, Happy Birthday Sox, I hope that you are being looked after until you get home to your mum. Kind Regards.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
shaz-W
today is sox 1st birthday, happy birthday sox. hope youre safe really missing you.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Millys Mum
Really good missing ad in this week's News Shopper. Hope it jogs someone's memory. Fingers crossed!!! Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
shaz-W
my, little baby girls got her first birthday comming up, please lets hope she will be with my daughter and i,as i said yesterday bigger ad going in newsshopper, and there web site. FINGERS CROSSED (our hearts are breaking) as you all know xxxLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
shaz-W
another larger ad going in newsshopper this week,Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Sarah
Aww Dawn - did you get the email? hopefully another shot in the paper might work - i can only think that someone local is keeping Sox? Are the posters still up in your area? Sarah Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
shaz-W
hi sarah, like i said over phone i went to arcus road monday, saw the dog shes a brindel, whos not long had pups, going by hers boobies, she also said she has had dog for about 5 weeks, and that she got her of off a bus, think its the one off 208 bus in bromley hill, arcus road not that far from there. had anoher hoax call about sox, kids again. take care dawnLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
shaz-W
hi sarah did you manage to get more info on the dog at arcus road? ill be home monday, if you have any news please text me, hope to have my computer sorted by tuesday. cheers.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Sarah
Owner has asked if you mean Ivory Down road Emmabellalandy? Can you confirm pls? Thanks xLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
MicrochipMe
Yeah there is an Overdown Road in SE6Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
UNKNOWN
COULD SOMEONE SEND ME SOME MORE POSTERS OF SOXS AND PUT THEM IN COVERS AS MY FRIEND IS GOING TO POSTER AS MY CAR IS OF THE ROAD ?? AND I HAVE NO INK !!! LOL !! LET ME KNOW IF ANYONE CAN DO THIS AND THEN SHE WILL POSTER ! Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
UNKNOWN
IS THERE ANY IN OVERDOWN RD THAT WAY Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
shaz-W
got pic at home will try get it and send it to you if not maybe i can send it on my phone to sarah then she can send it to you . many thanks to all you guys for what you are doing.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
MicrochipMe
Do you have a close up photo of her face at all?Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
MicrochipMe
How about the Kent Messenger? Also, what about free ad websites and stuff. Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Sarah
Dawn good to have you on board and great new pic of Soxs!! What a cutie! Will try and give you a ring this week - any news on the Newshopper again? Also will see if there are any other local papers you can try etc. Sarah xxLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
MicrochipMe
thanks for doing the smaller posters, will print them off tomorrow and hand them out at different places. lets hope there is some news soon. shows the importance of having dogs and cats scanned each time they go to the vets to see they aer with the correct owners!! also shows how important it is to keep the microchipping details up to date when owners move etcLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Yasa
Smaller posters are now on the info centre, left hand side above Dollys Directive logo. Please download and print. Use them for handouts and for posting through doors. Hope you get good news soon xLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West
Smaller posters now done for Soxs and emailed to Yasa to go on the Info Centre, hope they help in the search for her and she is in the blue soon. Good luck. Jan xLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Yasa
Will put Soxs on our list for flyers. Will get them done as soon as we can. Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
shaz-W
hi sarah, just to let you know i am without computer a mo i between changing provider, will try to get access to one when i can you can allways call me if you hear anything, cheers dawnLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
MicrochipMe
Can we have some smaller posters done of Soxs please asap so that I can hand these out at places dogs are walked in Swanley and the surrounding areas this weekend.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Unknown
New photo now on site.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
shaz-W
Hi sarah, its dawn finally sorted out my details i was missing out letter in email add, anyway, like you have advised sooey my nephew who lives in southampton, went and veiwed, this dog yesterday. I have email newsshopper today, to see if they will do a full page of sox waiting for reply. take care dawnLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Sarah
Sooey - Owner has now chased up this possible dog and unfortunately it wasnt Sox but please keep a eye out just in case any more possibilities come up. Sarah xLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Sarah
Sooey - owners will chase this up - thanks - MicrochipMe - thats much appreciated. Tara9 - will get owner to also check this out xLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
MicrochipMe
Yeah I can re-poster Swanley. Will try and do this tonight, if not in the next few days.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Tara9
Black and white staffy bitch in found dog section sometimes dif to tellLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Sarah
Hi Still no info on Sox - could we re-poster Swanley? Think that might be a good idea. Sue - I will get Soxs owner to have a look into that advert. Sarah xLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
sooey
I live in Totton which is near southampton, not a million miles away from Bromley. I dont know the circumstances of her dissapearance, but know that one of the main dog nappers routes goes from southampton to bromley area and vice versa probably. I saw what I considered to be a suspicious for sale sign in one of my local pet shops. It looked so dodgy I copied the details and looked on doglost for any staffies fitting the description. There is no photo or description of animal unfortunately. The advert is written on a scrap bit of paper & reads as follows. for sale. 8 month old staffie bitch ?250 phone 07901 963023. That is ALL it says. A mobile number too. Could owner give them a ring? Or anyone else who is missing a staffie of about the right age. Call me over cautious if you like but I now dont trust anyone after losing our own dog to thieves. Might be a genuine advert but it doesnt look like one to me. No home number, no other details. ~ sueLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
MicrochipMe
Is there any news on this dog?Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
UNKNOWN
tell owner to poster big sainsburys at lower sydenham and cant anyone poster bromley town centre ? is there any helpers up that way ? Will email foal farm aswell x and also what aout putting a poster into st barnabes hall ? and maybe grove park and train station as he could go anyway !! what about the river that runs along is that being posted ? I have no ink and no car at mo but like i said i emailed to friends and wish i could help x x i live in woolwich but i will keep a eye out as well i will email to another friend in bellingham and she said that she will put a poster up at lower sydenham train station x xLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Sarah
Thanks Girls - that would be a big help for the owner - I will call the owner tomorrow and inform her of the new areas for postering. Sarah xLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
UNKNOWN
will email friend and get her to give posters to friends etc they live near downham moremead rd so i will ask them and her boys and family to keep eye out !!! she is always out and about so will keep a eye out !!!! Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Unknown
Thanks!Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
MicrochipMe
Am printing off some posters now and will put them up around Swanley and Hextable and areas tonight but obviously the more done the better.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Sarah
Spoke to Soxs owner last night and they are doing a fab job, poster up around the local area, in shops, woods, parks etc - so hopefully making Sox ultra hot and a reunited soon!!! Also Soxs is in the Bromley News Shopper this week and will be trying to place a advert hopefully in the Kent Messenger! I will print off a poster and take to the Big Asda tomorrow evening and have also advised to poster Swanley, St Mary Cray and St Pauls Cray. Have advised owner if she can registar on site to keep us updated and if thats not possible to text me - Lets hope we can make Soxs really hot - Sarah xxxLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Sarah
Will give owners a call tomorrow and go through possible places to try and also where to poster. Sarah xxLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
claresusie
hope shes found what a cute girl.xLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Unknown
It appears she wandered off.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
garthy
be safe dear Soxs and hurry on home p.g.xxxLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Matherick
Oh Soxs what a pretty girl, i really hope you are found soon and back home safe soon, stay safe little girl wherever you are, thinking and praying for the owners. Make her too hot too handle go poster crazy, poster everywhere possible. xxLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Millys Mum
What a sweet little girl! What are the circumstances of how Sox went missing? Yes, Samsonsmum, it would be nice to make it a hat trick! Shame it wasn't the Staffie girl who boarded the 208 bus. Fingers crossed that this little girl is back home very soon.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Unknown
Samsons mum-have checked with finder and wrong colour. Thanx.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Unknown
Over 400 posters have been e mailed out to local helpers.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Unknown
Owner please e mail photo to admin@doglost.co.ukLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Nic Jones
Female young staffie bitch found in Bromley (Lost your pet website) have sent finder a message with owners number, finder hasn't left a number.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Unknown
Quick off the mark Samson!Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Samsonsmum
Could this be the dog found on the 208 bus?Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Samsonsmum
Hope this is going to be another success like Samson and Angus. Soon as picture comes in we can make this dog hot.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Unknown
Owner can be contacted on 07960 164381. Awaiting photo.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18

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