Lost: White And Orange Pointer Male In East Anglia (NR29)

  • Dog ID 127089
  • Status Lost
  • Registered 25 Mar 2018
  • Name RIO POSSIBLY STOLEN
  • Gender & Breed Male Pointer (Neutered)
  • Age Adult
  • Colour White and orange
  • Marks & Scars
  • Tagged Yes
  • Microchipped Yes
  • Tattooed Unknown
  • Date Lost 25 Mar 2018
  • Where Lost Winterton Dunes, Norfolk.
  • Lost In Region East Anglia
  • Lost In Post Area NR29
  • Date Reunited
  • Other Info *******REWARD OFFERED******* Spanish chip, now reregistered to an English chip company. He is wearing a Union Jack collar with his identity tag attached.
  • Listed By Safka
  • Views 72040
  • Alerts Sent 202
  • RIO POSSIBLY STOLENPoster Image
  • RIO POSSIBLY STOLENExtra Image

 

Sightings and Information

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HazY
https://m.facebook.com/groups/skysangelslostandstolendogs/permalink/1291848594818383/?
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
Rio has been missing 4 years, his owner is still hoping and praying he will be home one day…..
AnaGee
RIO turns 9 on Saturday-
#HappyBirthday RIO 🎂🎈… wherever you are
DogLostSharon - Social Media Volunteer
Bumped Rio's post in our national facebook group and

retweeted @DogLostUK https://twitter.com/DogLostUK/status/1228390864768131072
DogLostSarah - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambs Twitter Co-ordinator
Tweeted @DogLostNSC - please follow us and RT if you can x
https://twitter.com/DoglostNSC/status/1375094746411065345
Vizslamum
Hoping and praying this beautiful boy is reunited with his family soon. xxx
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
Rio has been missing for 3 long years, LYn, Rio's owner is still desperately searching for him.
Please re-shared x
DogLostSharon - Social Media Volunteer
Have bumped Rio's post on our National Group x
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
Sadly the sighted dog at Martham was not Rio this time....
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
A sighting of an orange and white Pointer running loose in the fields opposite Martham High School. Possible collar on. Old, skinny. Reported at 12.50 today. (3rd of Nov)
Please look out for this dog if you are in the area.
DogLostSharon - Social Media Volunteer
A heartbreaking message from Rio's family. I can only imagine the pain & torment after 2 years of not knowing x
I will bump his post on our FB Group & Page X X
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
From LYn, Rio's owner.....
It’s hard to believe this time two years ago Rio was having his breakfast with the others. It was a lovely day and we had a great walk on the dunes. Until the end. Rio just disappeared. Where did he go? What happened to him?
There really have been no positive sightings of a Rio at all since he went missing. This suggests he was either picked up by someone in or near the car park at Winterton on Sea, or is in deep hiding somewhere. As it is a very visited place by dog walkers and bird watchers and families I think if he had been around the area, he would have been spotted by someone The most positive sighting was a pointer seen at Somerton, which is a village very near Winterton, last year. Sadly it was only seen once despite many people looking for it.
There are quite a lot of orange and white pointers but Rio is very distinctive in the two spots on top of his head. As time goes on we realise that there is less chance of us ever seeing our beloved dog again, but we can’t help just keep reminding people he is still not home
During the last year he has been featured at the Pointerfest which is a nationwide day for pointers and their owners. Locally Rio’s team have been on the Winterton car park with posters, leaflets etc several times and one evening a quizz night was held in the village. The finders fund for Rio is building up and we would love to be able to give it out to someone
It’s a long time to be looking and missing a dog. And now is definitely not a good time to be asking people to look for my missing a Rio
All I can ask is that everyone who sees this, will share it so that at least Rio is not forgotten. Thank you to all the very kind and faithful people who keep sharing. You must know that it is much appreciated. Thank you from the bottom of our hears.
love LYn xxx
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
Rio has been missing for 2 years, please re-share to help get him home x
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
Thanks springerlover, Rio’s owner is aware of this sighted dog.
springerlover
Noticed on Dog lost chat East Anglia posted today, details in post below. Fingers crossed Lesley x
springerlover
Anyone lost a white/ginger pointer type dog? Seen running along road near school and also into Latchmoor. Has collar but unable to catch.
Saw this on Facebook today, will try and send full details.
Chris
I ve seen this post on FB, will try to add pic. This is the link
https://www.facebook.com/100000105146156/posts/3146087082071432/
Last edited: 2019-12-17 07:20:12 by Chris
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
Carolann will be manning a stall in Winterton on sea car park, next to the Dunes Cafe on Sunday25th August. It will be exactly seventeen months since Rio went missing from that very spot
We are still hoping to raise awareness and perhaps jog someone’s memory. Please pop along and say hello if you are in the area. There will be bags, bandanas and key rings to buy and posters for you to take.
We are running a post a poster campaign. Please take a poster, post it somewhere and take a photo. Send it to Rios page and we can see where the posters are going. Vets, shops village halls are all good places to put them
Thank you all again for your support and your love for Rio. xxx
Safka
Today there was a sighting of a tan and white pointer running along the Somerton to Winterton road. We all assumed it was Fallow who was spotted last week, but it has been confirmed it was not Fallow. Fallow was at home and has otherwise been with owner all day. So...........COULD IT BE?Could it possibly be!
Well we don’t know if course but I just wanted to alert all local people, holiday makers etc to be on the look out. Please share with anyone you may know who is in the local area. Thank you.
Carolynl
Dear Rio where are you sweetheart...show us your lovely head 😪...to your family; please don't give up the hope - another recent reunion after 3yrs...so please don't givLast edited: 2019-06-27 00:30:50 by Carolynl
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
From Lyn, Riio's owner....
It’s Rio’s birthday today. Seven years old. I wish.......well you all know what I wish. Let’s hope the handsome boy is ok wherever he is xxx
JustineQuirk - Media Co-ordinator
Rio featured in this months' edition of Dogs Today magazine
Marianne
Doglost think it will be the Rio that was caught this week "An escaped puppy that went missing has been found after surviving in the wild for more than a year.

Pointer cross Rio was 10 months old when he slipped out of his harness on a walk near Cambridge in January 2018.
Doglost
Listening to bbc news and pointer x found called Rio. Driving and couldn't take any more details but thought worth letting you know
Scruffpot
Thought it was him on Happisburgh beach an hour ago. Sadly not.

Last edited: 2019-04-25 17:58:36 by Scruffpot
DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.
Full article and pictures on the blog for dogs ( link in quick links)
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
Rio has been missing for a year, he is desperately missed by his owner LYn, please continue to share to help get this boy home x
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
Thank you to the EDP for featuring Rio's walk
https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/environment/beach-walk-in-winterton-to-remember-missing-dog-rio-1-5955361?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social_Icon&utm_campaign=in_article_social_icons&fbclid=IwAR0Jeuo-G3Pvm7bs-epkgV1S4sffzNYwtRNQfSp2snBpPeuPchF4SDKLLhQ
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
Thank you to everybody who attended the walk for Rio today, it was lovely to see you all, hopefully this will jog people's memories and remind everybody that Rio is still missing and desperately missed x
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
****TOMORROW****
Walk for Missing Rio and Lost/Stolen Dogs.
Meeting time 11:30 on Sunday 24th March 2019 at Winterton (NR29 4AJ)

Please come and join us if you can.
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
Rio's story has been featured in "Scruffy Little Terrier" on-line magazine

https://www.scruffylittleterrier.com/doglost-appeal-stolen-dog-rio-english-pointer/?fbclid=IwAR0YSTe0_VSA6ZyOGm3QmabMeZSyihYngwpNuU_B1_BoCUoHljTHewqdYoM
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
Walk for Missing Rio and Lost/Stolen Dogs.
Meeting time 11:30 on Sunday 24th March 2019 at Winterton.
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
Rio is featured in the Pets Mag magazine this month, hopefully this will bring some news x
https://www.petsmag.co.uk/blog/missing-dog-alert-rio?fbclid=IwAR3XHF3dxrUxp7vx0mcOXzP7vx3YId3kMyMZ_zvamdnjvTKKFV3wIRlrjHs
DogLostSharon - Social Media Volunteer
Tweeted @DogLostUK https://twitter.com/DoglostUK/status/1087679423112007680
Safka
Thank you. This was also posted on Facebook. The photo is not easy to identify. The stance is very similar to a pointer but this dog appears to have a much larger brown patch on him than Rio. Xxx
Abe babe
Stray dog spotted in CLare/Long Melford and Hundon Area over the last few weeks, assumed to be a hare coursing dog left behind. But could it be Rio? It was spotted again yesterday in Chiltern Street (between Clare and Hundon). https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2438390856178374&set=gm.1980721042048995&type=3&theater&ifg=1
Safka
Thank you so much for looking and posting this. The foxhound has a real look of Rio but very sadly it isn’t Rio. Thank you again. Xxx
springerlover
Absolute long shot but snetterton dogstrust have a Foxhound for rehoming, fingers crossed.
Safka
Thank you for flagging this dog up. Sadly it is not Rio. The dog is in Spain and in fact Rio was fostered by Clair before he came to us. I think she would have recognised him. But I will double check. Thank you again. Xxx
Teresa
This dog was found yesterday.
https://www.facebook.com/clair.spettigue/posts/10156178352248241
I know the colour looks slightly different on his head, but people do allsorts to change appearance.
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
The vehicle has been traced and sadly this dog is not a match for Rio, the search continues x
JEAN
Bumped post on Home Safe Dog UK X
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
There has been a report of a possible sighting of dog very like Rio, in a white BERLINGO van, reg no NIL 2266 or 6622, travelling on the A146 towards Norwich approx 1015hrs. In crate, standing up, possibly a bit stressed. If you know this vehicle or who owns it and therefore the dog, could you please let DogLost know or Rio's owners x
Safka
Carolann Heaps is hoping to do some looking for Rio and giving out cards, posters etc. in Hopton. I would be very grateful if anyone could help her. I think she is looking at weekend and afternoons. Perhaps you could let Carolann know if you can help in any way. Thank you so much. Xxxx
Safka
Thank you all for the recent possible sighting and help in postering the area. No further sightings but so wish we could track that dog to check if it was Rio.
#stoppettheft
. so sorry, for some reason my post was multiplied !Last edited: 2018-08-14 10:03:58 by #stoppettheft
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#stoppettheft
ohhh, plz let this recent sighting be Rio & the article on the Mercury raise awareness - hopefully more sightings &/or that all important Name & Address 🙏 .
I have seen many social media posts by Rio's distraught owner - just wish I lived nearer to help poster the area etc .
thankyou so much Riise74 for being so observant & caring.
Michelle64
Shared to Home Safe Dog UK
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
Rio is featured in the Great Yarmouth Mercury.
http://www.greatyarmouthmercury.co.uk/news/rio-the-missing-pointer-last-seen-at-winterton-is-still-not-founf-1-5648808
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
Thank you for joining Dog Lost and posting this info Riise74.
It was me that stopped to talk to you today, I will be on the look out for the next couple of days for this dog x
Riise74
Reported a possible sighting today in hopton, while working at a property on coast Rd about 10.00 am, as I came of the property a dog was coming over to the driveway with no lead and was being followed by a gentleman hastily trying to catch him, he had no lead in his hand and dog had no collar, the dog entered the garden and the chap shouted at me to grab him,, he went round the back of the house and the dog got past him and started running into the Rd, he can back round the front and something just didn’t look right, I thought that he doesnt even look like he owns the dog and it certainly didn’t look like it wanted to be with him, the dog ran off round the corner on manor Rd and I didn’t see them again as I went back in the house, I was then looking on Facebook around midday and day the yarmouth mercury post about Rio and as soon as I saw the picture I knew something wasn’t right and was convinced that it was him, I’ve reported it to the relevant people and just hope that it might lead to something, please keep an eye out in hopton area.Last edited: 2018-08-13 22:30:41 by Riise74
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
Rio is featured in a local free magazine, hopefully this will bring some news x
DogLostMillypod (Chris) - Administrative Volunteer
Please support Thunderclap:

https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/70741-rio-s-owner-needs-our-help
Safka
From information learned today, the sighting of Rio on the Sunday he went missing was not Rio. The timing does not match. Therefore with no sightings since we must assume Rio was picked up and stolen. Any advice you can give me in light of this would be very welcome.
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
Rio is featured in the EDP newspaper, this newspaper covers a big area so hopefully this will bring some long awaited news x
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
Rio is featured in the Great Yarmouth Mercury newspaper this week, hopefully this will bring some news for Lyn x
http://www.greatyarmouthmercury.co.uk/news/missing-dog-rio-was-last-seen-at-winterton-1-5565548
Safka
Rio has his birthday this week. Jan has kindly designed a new poster. We would love you all to share it for Rio. We know lots of you have already. We also know that many people, countrywide are looking at pointers, checking if it is Rio. As there have been no sightings we don’t know if he is still out there hiding, or someone has picked him up or the worst has happened. We just don’t know. We can only keep hoping that one day soon, we will have some news of Rio Bless you all for your hopeful and caring messages. Xxxx
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
****NEW THUNDERCLAP FOR RIO ****
Please support and share....
https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/70127-still-no-news-of-rio
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
The white Volvo and the dog inside has been identified and is NOT Rio, at least this dog can now be ruled out....the search continues.....
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
From LYn Rio's owner....

The VOLVO number is. DK 08 LVB

Thank you all for your continued support in sharing and posting for us. Every day is hard, and we are no wiser as to where Rio is. Still no news about the white Volvo and whether it was Rio or not.
Please share this post as it shows his head markings, which are perhaps his most distinguishing feature. He also has an orange marking near the base of his tail. Please look carefully if you see a pointer like Rio. To non pointer people, they all look very similar so check the head markings We are very grateful to everybody who takes the time to think of Rio and us every day. I receive lots of messages saying just that. These messages of support keep us going. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. Xxxx
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
Rio has been mentioned on the local radio station today, hopefully this will bring some long awaited news x
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
Rio is featured in the Eastern Daily Press newspaper.
http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/rio-the-pointer-missing-from-winterton-1-5511598?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social_Icon&utm_campaign=in_article_social_icons
Safka
There was a possible sighting of Rio on Sunday 6th May at Sea Palling. The lady who reported it was very convinced. Rio was in a white Volvo V50 Estate with a couple and child
Does anyone recognise this description!
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
From Rio's mum....
We are not the only ones missing Rio. Our daily lives seem to still be concerned with what may have happened to Rio
We are beginning to lose hope of ever finding him. I know miracles do happen and dogs turn up ages afterwards, but despite all our prayers, all your sharings and wonderful thoughts, we cannot help but begin to lose heart.
Thank you for sticking by Rio. Many lovely people are still looking for him as they go about their daily lives. We cannot begin to thank you enough. Xxxxx
DogLostXenas Mum - Area Volunteer, Norfolk
https://www.facebook.com/marthamscarecrowfestival/posts/2070617056511946
If anyone local can help spread the word about Rio at the Martham Scarecrow Festival on Sunday & Monday it would be greatly appreciated.
Safka
Despite an extensive search yesterday on the private estate behind the dunes, there is still no sign of Rio.
It is hard to believe in over four weeks no one has seen him at all. So we don’t know if he is still hiding in the locality. Or whether he has moved on to another area. Or has someone picked him up/ stolen him? In the latter case he could be anywhere
We would like to thank you all, those lovely people locally who have searched, put up posters and spread the word about Rio. And to everyone who has shared his poster, photos and updates far and wide
I think the only thing we can do now is to hope and pray. I know lots of you are doing that too and we thank you for that. There are times when we feel like we are in a very bad nightmare which never seems to end and your comments and thoughts help to lift us and keep us positive. We feel we can’t give up on Rio
Please still keep your eyes open for Rio. He has very distinctive markings on his head, he was thin when we last saw him, so he will be thinner now. We will still post photos of Rio and all we can do is to ask you to keep sharing just in case he is in another part of the country Give your dogs a hug tonight for tomorrow isn’t promised. Xxxx
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
Thunderclap for Rio, please support and share....
https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/69636-still-searching-for-rio
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
Thanks Jayne x
DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.
Alerts sent to helpers in NR13.
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
I will request further E-mail alerts to go out to NR13.
Safka
I think it probably would be worthwhile. I have phoned the vets at Acle. Xxx
DogLostXenas Mum - Area Volunteer, Norfolk
Would it be worth sending Alerts to NR13 area to cover Acle?
DogLostXenas Mum - Area Volunteer, Norfolk
Rio's Microchip is now registered with Petlog in the UK
DogLostNina
Poster in cars might help widen the search. Have you left posters at local schools or contacted taxi firms. Posters in post boxes might help get the word around at the sorting office.
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
Posters need to go up further a field, is there anybody that can help?
If you can please print off a few posters and put up in the surrounding villages near Winterton x
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
Thank you to everyone that came on the search for Rio today, I and the owners really appreciate it.
Sadly no sightings today of Rio, however we covered a lot of ground handing out flyers on the way.
We started from Horsey Gap and walked the dunes towards Winterton and then a few of us drove to Winterton and walked the woods where he was seen when he first went missing.
I postered a few of the villages on the way home.
Although no sightings we have spread the word further a field and hope that we will get some news of a sighting so we can act on it.
Thank you once again to everybody x
Jane
Shared and Twittered
Safka
The last sightings were in Winterton, but he may well have moved on or been picked up. He could be anywhere. We are hoping he has stayed in the locality as people are very aware he is missing. Thank you xxxxxx
Birdie-pie
We are currently on holiday in the Hickling Area of Norfolk. Can you confirm where the last possible sightings were so we can look whilst out and about. Keeping everything crossed Rio is home safe soon x
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
*****SEARCH ORGANISED*****
Can you help?
Group search organised for Rio on Saturday 21st of April
Meeting point - Horsey Gap Car Park.
Time 10.30am
#stoppettheft
I have Tweeted the search party details, I do hope that Rio is soon home x
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
Rio is featured in the Yarmouth Mercury, hopefully this will bring some news.
http://www.greatyarmouthmercury.co.uk/news/appeal-to-find-missing-pointer-rio-who-was-last-seen-at-winterton-1-5479327?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social_Icon&utm_campaign=in_article_social_icons
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
****IMPORTANT*****
Please note the meeting point is changed to Horsey Gap car park.
Safka
We thought it was too late to call ntact Sam and Loki and difficult to find anything which was just Rios scent. We have other dogs Xxx
Skywalker99
Have Sam and Loki been contacted www.lostdogtracker.com
DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.
Please share!
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
*****SEARCH ORGANISED*****
Can you help?
Group search organised for Rio on Saturday 21st of April
Meeting point - Horsey Gap Car Park.
Time 10.30am
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
New contacted number now added.
#stoppettheft
I have added Rio's Fbook page & TC links to my previous Tweet x
with much hope for Rio's safe return 🙏Last edited: 2018-04-05 19:21:54 by #stoppettheft
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
Rio now has a facebook group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/192396004703608/
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
Thunderclap for Rio, please support and share...
https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/69315-please-help-find-rio
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
*******REWARD OFFERED*******
For the safe return of Rio, or information leading to his return
Please help by checking your gardens, sheds, outbuildings etc. Places where he may be hiding.
Please ask neighbours who may not be on social media pages. Thank you Xxxx
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
Thank you to everybody who gave up their time to help search for Rio today, we decided to concentrate on the woods that he was seen to run towards when he went missing and this is close to where he was seen on the cricket pitch, the area is vast and we tried to cover as much as we could, sadly no sightings of Rio in this area. Winterton beach is so busy every day so I think he would have been seen if he was still in this area.
Most people we spoke to knew that he was missing.
I gave everybody on the search some laminated posters and flyers to put up further away as I feel we need posters up further a field now.
Thank you once again everybody x
Safka
Thank you to all who came today to look for Rio. And thank you to the many dog lovers whom we met who have been and will continue to look. But a very big thank you to Helen for organising the search and for all the million and one other things she does for lost dogs. Helen has been truly amazing with help and advice. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Sadly no sighting of Rio. Xxx
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
Thanks Andy, I will drop one off to you tomorrow x
Andy
I volunteer on Coastwatch at Winterton based in Winterton Car Park, watching the surrounding sea and car park. Was unaware of this be worth you delivering a poster there, car park and cafe if not already done
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge

*****SEARCH ORGANISED*****
Can you help?
Group search organised for Rio on Wednesday the 4th of April.
Meeting point - Winterton Beach Car Park.
Time 10.30am
DogLostXenas Mum - Area Volunteer, Norfolk
I've just added another picture of Rio x
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
*****SEARCH ORGANISED*****
Can you help?
Group search organised for Rio on Wednesday the 4th of April.
Meeting point - Winterton Beach Car Park.
Time 10.30am
RoseG
Just returned from holiday in Winterton. Walked on the dunes this morning and last night. Ran along low road yesterday up to the church scanning the fields but no sign. When walking over fields at the weekend, game keepers son(?) said they had deer stalkers there this week. Presume they are from Burnley Hall so may be worth alerting them. Come home Rio.
Mark North
Hi Safka - Not sure if it will help but here are some local farm addresses you could write to..
BURNLEY HALL, EAST SOMERTON, SOMERTON, NR29 4DZ
MANOR FARM, MANOR FARM ROAD, EAST SOMERTON, SOMERTON, NR29 4DY
FORDS FARM, CRINKLE HILL, HORSEY, HORSEY, NR29 4EP
MADELEINES FARM HOUSE, MANOR FARM ROAD, EAST SOMERTON, SOMERTON, NR29 4DY
LOW FARM, SOMERTON ROAD, WINTERTON-ON-SEA, WINTERTON-ON-SEA, NR29 4AW
KNIGHTS FARM, HORSEY ROAD, WEST SOMERTON, SOMERTON, NR29 4DW
WHITE HOUSE FARM, THE STREET, WEST SOMERTON, SOMERTON, NR29 4EA
HOLMES FARM, HORSEY ROAD, WEST SOMERTON, SOMERTON, NR29 4DW

Safka
Thank you Mark North for taking the trouble to do that. We have posted on cars and letter boxes around Manor Farm road. We have no knowledge of local farmers. If any one could help alerting them or giving me names etc to contact I would be very grateful. Xxx
Mark North
I took a walk from Winterton today along Low Road and Manor Farm Road to East Somerton, then up the Holmes Road across the marshes and back down to Winterton across the dunes. Unfortunately, I had no sighting of Rio despite spending much of my time scanning the fields. I did speak to a farmer at the farm buildings at Winterton Holmes and he was totally unaware that there was a missing dog. So, I'm wondering whether all the local farms have been informed. Isn't it likely that Rio may use a farm outbuilding for shelter? So sorry that I was unable to find her. Hope she's found soon.
DogLostXenas Mum - Area Volunteer, Norfolk
Sadly no luck with the drone search :( I have suggested owners contact BBC Radio Norfolk and see if Matthew Gudgin will put out an announcement this afternoon.
Safka
There is a gentleman with a drone coming this morning at 10.30. If anyone could be there to help it would be most appreciated. LYn.
DogLostXenas Mum - Area Volunteer, Norfolk
I put posters up in Stalham at the Vets, Petshop - the lady lives in Hemsby, and Truly Local.
Kathy
Would it be worth getting someone with a drone with a camera on to look .
Safka
No sightings of Rio today. We have distributed posters and flyers in the immediate area and talked to lots of dog walkers. No sign of him at all. We will be going down tonight with a portable bar b q Thank you for all your help. Xxx
Safka
Thank you for the last comment. Could someone local please give me an idea where this is and or a telephone contact for the owners. Thank you.
Hughes
We probably saw this dog on Sunday, att the far end of private fields/farmland to the right side of low road (with the Low Farm Barns/Norfolk By The Sea properties to your left side). Another local had spotted it and said it was running up and down along the same field edge.
We later saw a lady with a white dog who was running about so we assumed it was
hers, and as it was on the private land we could not easily get to it to try to catch it.
I have messaged on Facebook to see if any other locals have seen it, which includes some friends who work on the estate land. I hope that helps, really hope he/she is found.
DogLostSharon - Social Media Volunteer
I have shared with DL FB Group, Twitter & Public. I hope that Rio is safely back at home soon.X
DogLostMillypod (Chris) - Administrative Volunteer
Sharing Twitter.
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
I've now spoken to Lyn and let her know of this possible sighting x
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
I’ve tried to call the owner but no answer so have left a message asking her to call me, I’ve also PM’d the owner on Facebook to let her know of this possible sighting.
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
Possible sighting of Rio at 9.30 this morning on the cricket field.
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
I will E-mail general information including contact numbers for vets in the area.
Keep safe Rio until you are found x
DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
Details added to Dog Lost Norfolk and Suffolk facebook group and other groups in the area.
DogLostSarah - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambs Twitter Co-ordinator
Tweeted @DogLostUK x
https://twitter.com/DoglostUK/status/978008022432788483
DogLostSarah - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambs Twitter Co-ordinator
Photo cropped, you may need to refresh your page to view x
DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.
Alerts sent to helpers in NR12,29,30,31.
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