Lost: Orange & White Bracco Italiano Male In South East (CB11)

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2019-03-19 17:47 Rose

long shot as says not chipped but plz check out if not already seen https://www.facebook.com/groups/animalslostandfoundkent/2415364138691673/?comment_id=2415538915340862&notif_id=1553017454943230&notif_t=group_comment_reply&ref=notif

2015-12-16 14:10 DogLostNicky - Area Co-ordinator London, Home Counties & Police Liaison

Finder of 95968 has confirmed it is not Jacob :( x

2015-12-16 13:10 Skywalker99

That would be amazing if it was, Louise625 did you text owner?

2015-12-16 13:07 Louise625

Please check doglost no 95968

2014-05-19 22:29 Maria

So sorry there is still no news. Thinking of you all.

2013-11-11 15:16 Pipski Maripski

Just thought I would comment to bump Jacob up the list, met my first Bracco the other day and it made me think of him x

2012-08-28 09:30 Pet SearchersJan.Petsearchuk

I check here on a regular basis hoping to hear/see some good news about Jacob...he must be somewhere, I do hope he turns up eventually....

2012-05-03 19:40 Unknown

Sorry to see that Jacob is still missing. Hope you find him soon. (Poppy SBT was found after 8 years) So hoping that Jacob will be found much sooner. Paws and fingers xd, and I will pray heard and light candles for you.

Sorry to see Jacob is still missing. (Poppy the SBT found after 8 years). Paws and fingers xd that Jacob will be found much sooner. Will be praying and lighting candles for you.

2012-04-11 09:41 Lightbulb

Still looking for you, even more since we are taking our Spinone out for longer and longer walks.
Just spent a week in Cornwall travelling all over with our dog and no Bracco spotted on our travels.

2012-03-23 15:12 DogLostJytte - Area Volunteer - West Yorkshire

Met a lady this morning in Pontefract park/racecourse with a female Bracco, and we talked about Jacob, as I was checking (!)Mentioned Jacob, whom she knows about, we are still looking. Jytte

2011-03-14 16:22 Lightbulb

Oh no this is terrible news I will keep an eye for you in the East London area!

2011-03-14 15:53 Maria

So very, very sorry that this pain has gone on for so long. Truly hope you get some news this year. x

2011-01-24 10:08 Capote

Thinking of you and dear Jacob only the other day hope he is home safe with you soon

2011-01-23 20:06 loui

was reading your story and it is very upsetting that he has been gone so long i lost my 8 month old staffie arli on sat 22 jan 11 but luckily we believe he is now in the care of a dog warden and will find out tomorrow 24 jan 11 i really do feel for you has i have been a so worried (he doesn't like the cold etc) and it was only 1 day so i can't begin to imagine how you feel. as non dog owners don't understand that it is like havin another child my children were very upset wen arli ran off and as we still have to wait till monday i have to keep them grounded to the fact it may not be him but am quietly praying that it is him i have read story's on here of pets reunited after a year or so, so just don't give up and we are all wishing you the best of luck and wishing it won't be much longer before jacob is home with you x

2011-01-22 12:39 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

I Cannot believe its the second anniversary . As said missing Archie was reunited this week after a long absense so never give up hope.
Always in all our thoughts and constantly watching and searching with all possible matches to get this boy home where he belongs.

2011-01-21 22:53 DogLostJytte - Area Volunteer - West Yorkshire

Sending all our love and positive thoughts for you Shelley, that your boy will be home soon. Jytte, Yorks

2011-01-21 22:52 Ros

To echo Jo's post, I also am really impressed with how hard you have worked to try to find Jacob - I only have a fraction of an idea of what you have been through as Ruby was only missing for 3 weeks and that was hard enough. I live near Bridgend in South Wales and I'm on the look out, I'd never heard of the breed before but will be keeping my eyes peeled wherever I go. I hope you get your happy ending. x

2011-01-21 22:44 POLLYANNA

I HOPE JACOB COMES HOME SOON,JUST READ A DOG CALLED ARCHIE FROM SOUTH EAST WAS TAKEN IN 2009,AND HE HAS BEEN REUNITED WITH HIS OWNERS COME ON JACOB LET IT BE YOU NEXT.

2011-01-21 22:13 Laura T

Still think about Jacob and keep an eye out for him on my travels. Fingers crossed he will find his way back to you soon xx

2011-01-21 21:48 Nigel and Cathy

Dearest Jacob, always in our thoughts. As someone told me when Milo was missing, we have to 'Keep the Faith'...maybe if we all try that, he will appear one day and return to his lovely family. Take care young man xxxx

2011-01-21 20:19 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

Jon and Shelley, I am so sad for you that the second 'anniversary' is upon us with no news on Jacob. There are so many people that admire your utter determination and hard work, I do for one, and are just willing and wishing there was some news and for that very long awaited happy ending. Thinking of you. Hugs to Jacob whereever you are boy. x

2011-01-21 18:20 dinkydoodle

Thinking of Jon and Shelley who are still missing Jacob 2 years on, we still look out for him wherever we are, come on boy, where are you?

2010-12-17 14:15 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Now that the Bracco in Bracknell has been cleared from the search could we ask helpers to remove anyposters put up in that area. Thank you.

2010-12-17 12:55 BonBon

Hi John. It was good to speak with you on Sunday. Although it is good you have been able to eliminate the sightings, and remove some of my niggling thoughts, it is sad that Jacob's return seems no closer. As promised, I have checked with my vet and although they no longer have your poster (only keep them for 6 months), they have assured me that all new dogs are checked for microchip. My printer is currently not working but when it is I will get another poster into them. If I can be of any help at any time, you have my number so please don't hesitate to call me. Carole

2010-12-17 11:24 DogLostMike_L

Edited to move sightings into 'Other Info' instead of 'Where Lost'

2010-12-15 16:31 braccoboy

Hi All

I have just had confirmation that the 2nd sighted Bracco is not Jacob. This has been confirmed for us by Jacob's breeder. It is a Bracco that has a full tail and has been owned by it's owners since puppyhood.
Thanks for everyone's support.

2010-12-14 16:05 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Earlier posts edited to block out location of the 2 now accounted for braccos as owners do not want to advertise to the world where they walk their dogs for their own safety. I f any posts missed please email admin@doglost.co.uk or press report button on that post. Thank you.

2010-12-14 09:52 braccoboy

Thanks for your lovely posts everyone and your emails of support, .....what would we do without you ??


Bridget, the dog in question in Hastingwood could easily have been mistaken for Jacob, and we are ever grateful for people like yourselves who take time to alert us to these dogs that could be Jacob, - it could have been him, and for that we are eternally grateful for the calls.


One day it will be him - ....we hope.





The lovely lady who had seen a man walking a Bracco in Berkshire area saw the man again yesterday and got chatting, he was very nice and said that the 3 yr old (?) Bracco he was aware of in Berkshire(called Louis) was not know directly by him, but by his wife who met this dog at puppy classes ??? We can't work out why a 3yr old Bracco would be at puppy classes though, unless it was back for basic training perhaps (which Jacob wouldn't ordinarily need, unless had been kept in difficult circumstances perhaps)


I'm now going to speak to the breeder of the puppy of this man, as I know who that is, and see if she can find out any more information for me as she will obviously have a closer relationship to the owners than the lady who met him on her walks.


I'll let you know if anything else unfolds.


Thanks again for keeping a lookout for our boy.


Shelley

Last edited: 2010-12-15 16:33:25 by braccoboy

2010-12-13 15:47 DogLostRiverlady

Jacob is on twitter + is circulating.

2010-12-13 08:32 Nanny Ogg

Hi, I'm a dog walker in Bracknell and will keep an eye out for your beautiful boy for the next couple of weeks. I've popped your number in my phone so I can let you know immediately.

Got my fingers crossed for you, spent all morning reading your story - its heartbreaking x x Marianne

2010-12-13 08:30 BaileyP

Sorry that this proved a false alarm Jon and Shelley (it was me who told you about the sighting). I will keep on looking out for him.
Bridgetx

2010-12-12 18:12 Nigel and Cathy

Oh Shelley and Jon, we are so sorry this did not materialise into your beautiful boy.. Please know you are always in our hearts and thoughts.. I firmly believe that you have to go through this experience to truly feel the pain it causes. Everyday I think about our 'missing' boy Milo and what happened to us in July. We were so very lucky and believe that someone was watching over him during his little 'adventure'. To have him back is a bonus everyday and so my Christmas wish for you this year is a happy ending and your lovely boy sat with you on Christmas morning.... We have a strange bond between us now and it will remain strong for as long as it takes to get your boy home and hopefully beyond... take care Cathy, Nigel, Lola and Milo xxx

2010-12-12 09:53 wickedweims

Somebody must know something, always in my thoughts Jacob, stay safe and we will find you one day

2010-12-10 20:38 braccoboy

Thanks to everyone for their support these past few weeks.
It's become apparent from a lady that has been very helpful when Jacob first went missing, and who lives nearby to the Hastingwood sightings.
It's now clear that the dog seen is not Jacob.
It's a pointer that is known to go off and find itself in other peoples gardens, and this lady has taken it home before, it wanders for miles.
It's brown and white, so could clearly be taken for Jacob for anyone not knowledgable in the breed.
As always though, these sightingn are best followed up, and postered. We never will give up on our boy.
Nearly 2 years on now, how I wish we could turn back the clocks to that fateful day.
He would still be here now :o(((
Still....we'll keep looking and hoping.
Thanks again to everyone for keeping our boy current and in your thoughts as you travel about the UK.
Also thinking of Ffion and Tim who have lost labrador Sky, it's coming up to their 2 year 'anniversary' (hate using that word, it's so not a celebration)
Makes you wonder just what does happen to these dogs - where do they go ?

2010-12-10 17:07 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

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2010-12-10 16:21 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Thanks Linsie!

2010-12-10 14:13 Linsie

I live in Bracknell, not possible to get out to poster today, but I have put this on my Facebook status, and several twitter sites for in and around Bracknell, including the local paper. Good luck, hope he is home soon.

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2010-12-10 13:46 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

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2010-12-06 12:27 ha0 busters owner

stay strong.my thoughts and prayers are with you.hoping and praying you will have your beautiful boy home soon,you have worked so hard.xxxxx

2010-12-05 20:43 heidi

Hi, have been to CB6 today, have postered the area and have given Jacob's poster to several people both living in the area and as far afield as Northumberland. These people all seem to remember Jacobs disappearance and were all amazed the search has so far come to nothing. I visited a park in the Littleport area, you know what its like, you just hope and pray you just stumble upon this little man and you dream of smacking some bastard in the mouth and asking questions later, or is that just me ? I would so much give anything to see your boy back with you. Don't know if you remember when there was a possible sighting of him in Bromley/Beckenham, well I still do a quick tour of that area when I'm close by but I've never seen a Bracco, or anything slightly resembling one in the area. In fact they are so rare it's hard to believe he's not been spotted, but I do feel it's just a case of being in the right place at the right time. Sorry, I rambling a bit, but please don't give up, my thoughts are with you. Best regards. x

2010-12-04 16:15 Unknown

Have not posted on here before, although I have followed the thread. My cousin lives in Saffron Walden in CB11. I don,t see her very much though. Only at funerals and weddigns but I think she would have seen the poster of Jacob. It is strange how he just disappeared xx

2010-12-03 17:32 alfmar

thinking of you both xx

2010-12-03 15:43 Nigel and Cathy

Shelley and Jon. Fingers still very much crossed here for you. If you need anything, just ask.. love Cathy and Nigel + Lola and Milo xxx

2010-12-03 10:09 braccoboy

Hi All
Still no further news, it's all gone very quiet. I absolutely hate this part.....
Hoping that walkers out with dogs and kids at the weekend might bring some news. Fingers and toes crossed for some more news in the next few days.
Shelley

2010-12-03 01:40 ha0 busters owner

fingers crossed you have your beautiful boy home soon.my thoughts and prayers are with you and jacob xxx

2010-12-03 00:11 wickedweims

Stay safe jacob you are always in my thoughts and prayers xx

2010-12-02 12:36 braccoboy

Thanks for your posts and support everyone.
We've heard nothing else so far. I guess it's a waiting game now, just like before.
Good to know people are wanting to help, yes please Heidi to offering info to the dog show people. Please take care travelling, it's pretty snowy here right now and the further south you go it's worse.
I'll let you know of any developments on either 'sightings' soon as we hear of anything.
Jon

2010-12-01 14:23 heidi

Hallo. I've not added anything to Jacob's file for nearly a year now, but that is not to say I've forgotten him. I try not to get excited about recent events and I am in Kent, not the area to be of any help. However I shall be in CB6 on Sunday at a dog show, bearing in mind you don't want to "flood the market" with posters, would you like me to poster/hand out posters ?

2010-12-01 11:15 Jarvis Cocker

I also have been following Jacob's story from the day he went missing and reading his blog, I often check on his page to see if there has been any developments, I hope and pray that something comes of the latest possible sightings of him.

2010-11-30 23:16 Danielle

fingers crossed for you xx

2010-11-30 20:45 braccoboy

Evening everyone

We've just got in, posted the area which is actually called Hastingwood, and all the surrounds we could.
Walked a few of the lanes that seemed to throw off into areas that looked dog walking areas, boy it was
C-O-L-D !
So, all we can do now is wait and see if any of the locals can spot this dog and confirm that it's like Jacob.
We can do no more.
We were going to put some posters up around the M11 points leading into and out of the M11 south/northbound exits/entries, but having had a deep discussion about this, and knowing that non locals would see if as well, we decided, for now, we'll refrain from doing so.
After the many fruad calls, and upsets that went hand in hand with them, we're keen to avoid Joe Bloggs and his hoaxes at this point. I hope that makes sense and doesn't come across as being nonchalent. It took a lot to get over a lot of that emotional rollercoaster, and we're keen to avoid that again.
That said any other sightings and we'll be there of course.
Thanks to everyone for their kind words and their hope, we too have that hope - there have been stories ending happily, and we were told it could be a time issue with Jacob, maybe our downfall was too much publicity and that made him too hot to give back without repercussions ? Hmmm who knows, I guess you can only do what you feel is right at the time. I don't know we'd go that route now......hard to say.
Now we wait, hope.......Will let you know if we hear any more news.
Thank You to you all for everything - glad you are all there to help and offer us support.
Shelley

2010-11-30 20:09 Laura T

I am working in the area tomorrow, will print off posters and put them up. Fingers crossed its Jacob and we can have a happy ending!x

2010-11-30 18:20 DogLostJytte - Area Volunteer - West Yorkshire

Beverley Cuddy of Dogs Today has also added to Facebook, so plenty of renewed coverage. Best wishes, Jytte

2010-11-30 18:10 Debbzz

Hoping and praying that your efforts will be rewarded - either by reuniting another bracco with an owner - or finding that one is Jacob.

2010-11-30 12:18 DogLostJytte - Area Volunteer - West Yorkshire

I have added to my Facebook page too.........asking for people to keep a look out in the area. Jytte

2010-11-30 11:35 Goldenfrodo

Keeping everything tightly crossed here. Come on Jacob xx

Good luck xx

2010-11-30 11:16 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Thanks TAZZzz

2010-11-30 10:42 TAZZzz

Have "shared" Jacobs DogLost info on my facebook page!Please don't lose heart/faith... I remind myself of the border collie that went missing a few years back. It over 2 years later that she was found living as part of a "local community" and that was just by chance!!! A pc was 'visiting' re a different problem and recognised the dog fr a poster campaign :)
Finger ,toes etc all continuosly crossed.

2010-11-30 09:45 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Poster e mailed to helpers in CM1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17.

2010-11-30 03:50 wickedweims

It really is the cm11 cm17 areas but as the dog spotted was running loose we have decided to post most cm areas so that all helpers and locals know about it

2010-11-30 03:14 Julia

I live in the CM7 area which covers Braintree. Happy to put posters up locally, although the possible sighting in Hastingwood (Harlow area) is quite a way from here. Where in CM7 was there a possible lead?

2010-11-29 23:59 BaileyP

Great news that they have now looked at the website and still think there is a chance it might be him. I have everything crossed here.

2010-11-29 22:12 Spindle

Fingers crossed on these leads. What a christmas that would be eh?

2010-11-29 21:53 doglover1

Posted and shared details on FACEBOOK, Come on Jacob, time to come home!

2010-11-29 21:52 braccoboy

Hi All

Well, it's been a busy few days.....
We've (as some will already know) had 2 possibles for Jacob in as many days.
Both are credible sightings/information.
One is in the Hastingwood (Harlow)area.... a dog has been visiting a families garden for 2 weeks on and off, and they have kindly been offering it food, trying as best they can to get him/her to come to them. They have tonight looked at our website and blog and feel very sure it's a dog not disimilar to Jacob in looks/size etc.
The family have seen him near roads, and running full pelt across fields. He/she seems very skittish and frightened when approached.
Many scenarios are playing out for us as you can imagine.
There are many places that could have decided (should it be Jacob) that he was no longer of use for breeding, and he had served his purpose by now (you know who I mean) - or he could simply have slipped the place he was.
Maybe he/she is actually someone elses dog, and as importantly, he/she should be reunited with them.
Sadly though, he/she has not been reported to any authority dog warden or rescue/police etc which makes me wonder, could it be our boy ?
We will be visiting the area tomorrow in an attempt to flood out posters, and ask around/lookat the area. We both work, so time is limited, so any helpers in that immediate area who could post first thing would be greatly appreciated.
Again, the weather is as of Jan 2009, wet, snowy and freezing, not ideal for a lost dog, but I know they can make provision, and can and do survive.
Doesn't stop me worrying though.

The 2nd information is that a lady in Lower Early, near Reading area has seen and spoken to a dog walker who has a young Bracco, they got talking, her saying about the breed, the man was amazed she knew the breed and he asked how she knew of them. She replied about looking for Jacob the Bracco who'd been missing since Jan 2009, and he replied there had been a Bracco, owned by a man locally, and that he acquired the dog around the very same time Jacob went missing.
Could it be him >?
The lady in question has alrady seen the man again today (with said puppy) and will try to ask for more information about the man with the older Bracco as she gains his confidence -
She of course doesn't know the man at all well, so would understandably find it awkward to ask questions too quickly, something I too would find understandably hard.

Hmmmm......this is all very hard to take, as Jacob can't be in two places at once, we realise that, but we will follow up both equally, and eliminate them but hopefully find out whose dog (if it's not our boy) the wanderer is - being out in -3 must be shocking for the poor thing no matter how bad he/she had it before.

Wish us luck, and Thank You as always for all of your lovely posts and support.
I'll report back tomorrow of any progress.
Shelley

2010-11-29 21:12 Millys Mum

ellejay - just to let you know that I've seen your post & know where you are referring to. I will menion it to the appropriate person. Just keeping ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING crossed here that this sighting turns out to be 'our' Jacob...x

2010-11-29 21:05 Nigel and Cathy

Crossposted here. Lets hope all our Christmas wishes come true....good luck to all xx

2010-11-29 20:43 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Done it! Come on Jacob!

2010-11-29 20:43 wickedweims

feel free to x post thank you

2010-11-29 20:37 Gerby

Am I allowed to cross post to another forum asking people in the CM7 area to put up posters? I am on a large forum and some may be in the area to help! I'm not local to there otherwise i'd help x

2010-11-29 20:37 Gerby

Am I allowed to cross post to another forum asking people in the CM7 area to put up posters? I am on a large forum and some may be in the area to help! I'm not local to there otherwise i'd help x

2010-11-29 20:09 wickedweims

AREA HELPERS CM7 TO CM17

WE HAVE HAD WHAT COULD PROVE A SIGHTING OF JACOB

PLEASE CAN ANY HELPERS WHO CAN POST LEAFLETS CONTACT JOHN OR PRINT POSTERS FROM HERE PLAESE FLOOD THE AREA WITH POSTERS SO IF IT IS JACOB WE CAN FLUSH HIM OUT



IT IS A LARGE AREA THAT INCLUDES HASTINGWOOD

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2010-11-29 08:02 Madmutz Dog Walking

Been following this story from the beginning....really would love to see Jacob back home with his family who has worked tirelessly..fingers crossed x

2010-11-28 16:59 Jennie

Oh my goodness, got my fingers and everything else crossed for you!

2010-11-28 15:29 BaileyP

I've phoned and spoken to wickedweims. Fingers crossed that this is a useful lead.

2010-11-28 09:06 wickedweims

if doglost helper baileyp is reading this please can you call doglost on 08448003220 asap thanks

2010-11-28 00:31 Safedog Crash Tested Car CratesBaggy Dog

Fingers crossed for you here. X

2010-11-27 23:53 ellejay

I been following this story and I hope and pray this leads to Jacob.

On the other hand I noticed this is the essex area, has any leads been followed up with the gemma case in Essex ( can't say to much , but I think co ordinator knows what I mean. Just in Case Jacob could have ended up there.

2010-11-27 23:14 Gerby

hope so much that it's Jacob, been following this for a long time now :(

2010-11-27 20:49 shane2006

Praying hard if only it could be Jacob.

2010-11-27 20:48 DogLostReynard

"Oh if only.I would never want another christmas present again,everything crossed here" I so agree Wickedwiems. Good luck Jon & Shelly and the gorgeous Jacob xxx

2010-11-27 20:21 doglover1

Fingers, toes and paws all crossed for you Jon & Shelley, I hope this brings good news on Jacob for you both.

2010-11-27 19:10 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

And another possible lead in the Lower earley ..Reading area...is being looked into as we speak...

2010-11-27 18:08 Nigel and Cathy

If only.............................xxx

2010-11-27 16:14 Liz Cox

Please let it be him, I hope he'll soon be tucked up warm at home. It would be fantastic to see him go into the blue. The very best of luck.

2010-11-27 13:06 Debs

I remember seeing a poster up in the toilets of Lakeside some time ago, im sure it's this boy. I have friends living in Margaret Roding so i'll ask them to keep there eye out for any sightings. Fingers crossed, what a fab christmas pressie that would be!

2010-11-27 12:25 Meeka

If anyone deserves to get their boy home you do Jon and Shelley, everything crossed here for you...your dedication to Jacob inspires so many, including me, good luck and keep us all posted

2010-11-27 11:10 wickedweims

Oh if only.I would never want another christmas present again,everything crossed here

2010-11-27 10:14 DogLostJytte - Area Volunteer - West Yorkshire

Shelley, this sounds positive, I do hope it is Jacob - Jytte

2010-11-26 22:12 braccoboy

There has been another possible sighting of Jacob Margaret Roding in Essex. It is reported as a fairly large white/orange dog it is thought to have been around that area for about 2 weeks and is going into the garden of the person who has reported it.They are feeding the dog and tried to catch it but it seems to be wary and disappears,at first they thought it could have been a foxhound and checked all the local hunts none of them have had any missing,so watch this space while we make further inquiries. Jon

2010-11-15 17:07 Nigel and Cathy

I really thought this may have amounted to something. Shelley, Jon and the gang, but especially Jacob, you are always in out thoughts. Fingers and paws always crossed for you, Love Milo and family xxxxxx

2010-11-15 07:24 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

I really hope this renewn effort will bring the news of where Jacob is. he cannot just vanish and if only someone would please make that call because someone somewhere really has the answer we all need. Take heart and do the right thing!! CJ

2010-11-14 18:39 DogLostJytte - Area Volunteer - West Yorkshire

Dear Shelley, I have sent you an email - Jytte, Pontefract

2010-11-14 16:59 PaulaK

I check Jacobs page regularly in the hope something has happened. Keep searching as we do for Hugo who went missing at the same time - they didnt just vanish x

2010-11-14 16:47 braccoboy

Hi All

Having asked the Bracco people I know, they assure me there are quite a number of Bracco that could quite happily be mistaken for Jacob, mature dogs, as well as a few youngsters matching his 'look'.
I guess until anyone else see's the dog in question and perhaps has the courage to ask about him, we can do little more than hope.
Needle and haystack comes to mind sadly.
For a moment there we thought....maybe, just maybe, but will never cease to hope that phone call will eventually come.
Thank You to everyone still looking for our boy.
Not a single day goes by without us thinking about him and wondering WHY us ?
To know others remember him just makes us very grateful indeed.

2010-11-14 10:40 braccoboy

Just had an email from friends in Ireland who have bred a litter a few years ago. They had boy who was sold to owners living in Doncaster, that's (according to Google maps) 18 miles away from Pontefract so a possibility. They are going to see if they can locate a photo (recent) of the dog so Jytte, if you would be willing to pm me your email addy (mine is haggerwoods@aol.com) just in case you could spot anything that stands out from seeing the photo
Thanks
Shelley

2010-11-14 10:14 braccoboy

Thank You for getting in touch Jytte.

There aren't many Bracco around the UK, but there are enough for them to be noticed now.

I'm trying now to find out if there are any Bracco who live or have holidayed in that area in the time you said.

Do you remember if it was male, entire? excat colouring perhaps ? I guess if anyone had Jacob now, he could have been castrated making it difficult to know male or female at a distance, but the markings might help ?

Shame that when the magazines listed him nothing came through then, we had hoped it would.

We'll never give up hope, one day that call may come. Time heals that open wound of him going, but sometimes it's reopened and you realise exactly what you had and lost. I just wish people if they have him (and now love him like their own) could appreciate that feeling and at least let us know he's ok, albeit even anonomously.

Coming up for 2 years in January and sometimes it's just as raw as the very first weeks.
Just last week was his 5th Birthday, the second one we've celbrated wondering where he is.

Jon and I just hope he is safe, loved and cared for as much as he would be here.

Please let us know any more information, or if anyone knows of his whereabouts please, please let us know.
We would never judge anyone for having him, maybe bought or passed on to new owners who are not aware of his missing circumstances.
To know he was happy, alive, thriving instead of that whole awful set of what if's, well to know he was happy soemwhere it would be priceless.

Thank You

Shelley

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2010-11-13 18:53 DogLostJytte - Area Volunteer - West Yorkshire

Only just thought about it today, but last week when I was walking home in Pontefract, West Yorks, ( I know a long way from Essex), I saw 3 people walking a BI, and thought it an unusual dog for our small town. Anyway, if and when I see them again, they cannot live too far from me, I will investigate further. I think it had smaller patches on the sides, but truely cannot remember. Jytte

2010-10-13 22:57 charlotte

Hello, I've just read the posts on your dog search, I cant believe that he has been missing for so long and that no one has seen him or handed him in it seems to strange. We have recently lost our dog and seem to be in the same boat no one in the area seems to have seen her http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?gid=165990483414479. I hope that you do find him our hear something soon. Thinking of you and know what you are going through xxxxx

2010-10-13 13:32 B30

Advertised in The Countryman's Weekly magazine this week. Good Luck

2010-10-04 19:04 Nigel and Cathy

Always in our thoughts.........x

2010-10-03 00:21 Karenn

Such a shame to still see him in the red.. Come on home Jacob xxxx

2010-10-02 19:08 Meeka

I so wish you both the very best of luck with your boy - I know what you're going through only too well and I know you'll never give up on Jacob, let's hope this brings some news. Hugs to you both from Hampshire

2010-10-02 11:26 DogLostRiverlady

Will put on twitter + circualte.

2010-10-02 11:02 B30

Jacob has been advertised recently in The Shooting Times. I hope it brings some news.

2010-02-13 12:50 DustyBear

I put a poster up in Norwich and in Wroxham last week, and I also carry a picture of him in my handbag in case I ever see a  Bracco and need to check it markings.

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2010-01-24 22:28 heidi

Hi, just wanted to add that I am still looking for Jacob in the area that was mentioned by the lady who thought she may have seen him in a park with a man in the south east of London around August last year.  You may remember the actual location was moved from the site.  Although a very painful year has past, I just hope and pray that each day that goes by is another day closer to finding this beautiful boy.  I will ALWAYS keep looking for him, wherever I am; and I'm sure there are hundreds of others like me, keeping my eyes open for him.  With much love. I just want him to be home with you x

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2010-01-23 09:20 Capote

Thinking of you

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2010-01-22 20:40 shane2006

Just like everyone I too feel for you, you have done so much to get your boy back. I still look out for Jacob when traveling especially around Barley and Barkway. Thinking of you both and Jacob.

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2010-01-22 18:05 alfmar

thinking of you xx

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2010-01-22 17:52 Meeka

I have followed Jacobs thread from the begining - can't believe it's a year already - my love and best wishes to everyone involved in the search for him and I truly hope that your perserverance pays off and one day you get him back where he belongs.  Will be raising a glass to Jacob and his Mum and Dad tonight - my thoughts are with you

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2010-01-22 13:24 Liz Cox

i look on Dog Lost every day, and think of Jacob often, always hoping to see him pop up in the blue. I really feel for you.

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2010-01-22 11:31 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

One year on and I am so saddened that Jacob is still not home. The efforts and lengths that Jon and Shelley (and the Ginger Army!) have gone to throughout their search for Jacob has been amazing, they so deserve that ginger boy back home and tucked up under his duvet! I know the one year anniversary of Jacob missing would have been a tough day for Jon and Shelley, like every other day in the past year that this nightmare has gone on for. They so desperately want their boy back. Thinking of you and sending lots of hugs. x Bumped to top for 1yr anniversary.

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2010-01-21 18:02 Simonslady

Jacob has been missing a year today ... my thoughts are still with his owners who i know have never given up the search.

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2009-11-16 11:05 labradorloopy

Hi, just to let you know that Jacob's details were displayed at the Discover Dogs Exhibition at Earl's Court yesterday. There was a pronimant poster on the Bracco Italiano stand. I really hope you get him back for Christmas, you so deserve it.

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2009-11-14 12:05 Meeka

Fantastic article in todays DT, well done to everyone involved.  Everything crossed that this brings some news of your boy and you get him home where he belongs

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2009-11-14 08:34 muns

Hoping and praying that this brings results. I still follow Jacob on here and on his blog and Shelly and Jon could not have done more to find their beloved Jacob. Well done everyone for getting Jacob in the Telegraph. What a wonderful early Christmas present it would be if this brings Jacob home. I for one am wishing just that and I know many many othes are too.

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2009-11-14 07:46 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Jacob is featured on page 3 of the weekend supplement of the daily Telegraph today.

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2009-11-14 07:34 PaulaK

I think the dog on St Giles site has a full tail but good spot littlehelper

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2009-11-13 22:14 littlehelper

sorry it should read stgileskennels

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2009-11-13 22:13 littlehelper

I have just been looking at atgilekennels.co.uk, at dogs rehomed, and not sure if this looks like your dog check it out he's on page 2 named Alfred success rehomed

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2009-11-13 22:03 glamtrash

Hi. Sometimes i do believe I am psychic! Havn't checked on Dog Lost in the past week (work & all that) but sitting down this evening my thoughts strayed to Jacob and wondering as I know you do, where is this boy and wouldn,t you want to know, even if the news were not what you are hoping for. Two things. so glad you have a puppy, goes without saying he is not a replacement for Jacob, just another special person in your life. And so glad you located the Plymouth Bracco. I flagged him up after seeing him whilst visiting my daughter in Plympton and have wondered 'what if' ever since. I send my love to you all. Jenny M

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2009-11-13 20:13 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

There will be an article in tomorrow's Daily Telegraph Weekend Section, Sat 14th Nov, featuring Doglost and Jacob......so posted and bumped so you can all be ready to rush out and get a copy first thing tomorrow! Jon and Shelley's dedication in their search for Jacob, and the fantastic efforts they went to organising and running the joint fundraiser event for Ollie's Fund (research in to canine epilepsy) and Doglost, gave the reporter, Chris (thank you Chris!) a real insight into Doglost, the support and importance of all its helpers/partnersips with organisations and of course the heartache owners of lost dogs go through.

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2009-11-08 13:44 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

Happy 4th Birthday today Jacob. Wherever you are boy, hope you are happy and safe. Your mum and dad have your pressie waiting for you and there will be one hell of a party and cake for you when you get home!  x x x   

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2009-10-14 09:57 braccoboy

Morning Ladies, Thanks for this information, i'm very much happy to help with this dog, first and foremost i'd like to ensure it's check and photographed to make certain this isn't Jacob. Jacob would be 4 in November, this dog 5....could be him, slight mistake on dates, could happen. Can one of you please get in touch with me 07986 881060 Shelley - Moll is you are reading this could you phone me and i'll help rehome this Bracco or offer you some other help if things are not as easy as they seem. I will meanwhile search the net for the ad this was made on, to see if I can locate a contact telephone number for Moll      

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2009-10-14 08:21 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

Thanks ruthshaw! I have emailed you. I am sure Jon and Shelley have contacts in Bracco world that will be able to help this lady....and worth checking too to see how much of this dog's background is known.

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2009-10-13 22:33 ruthshaw9

I’ve just seen this advert. I don’t know if it’s worth following up?
Hello all Animal lovers!  I have (not in my possesion) an Bracco Italiano dog that needs rehoming.  It is still with owner and they are wanting him gone as soon as possible.  I have been given a task to help find him a new home.Now can anyone help me to do this the best way possible.  Any help on rehoming tips would be most helpful. We are based in Surrey Nr Croydon.  We dont really want him to go into a animal shelter, and would prefer him to have a loving home which he soooooooooo deserves.  He is going to be 5 in November,  I am trying to get more info and photos so please bare with me.  I think it is NOT neutered.  He is not in the best condition, but I dont think it is anything medical, he needs a good clean up, nails clipped and loads of cuddles and excersise.  He has been bought up with little kids, and he is most freindly with little ones, soft and soppy!.  Not sure on other dogs or cats...probably a safe bet to say no to other dogs or cats.   He is big and droopy, and neglected.  Needs walks which my friends daughter does now and again for a favour to the ownerbut its not her responsibility....He needs a regular responsible owner who loves dogs especially big dogs who still has loads of energy pent up and waiting to be used! Can ANY one help or does anyone know of a safe home or can someone give me some guidence as to the best way to get a dog rehomed.  Also do you think I should do home checks...he is a big dog and I dont want him going to a similar situation. Look forward to any replies on this!  Thank you very much in advance!  By the way I live in Hastings, so all correspondance is going to methen I have to get info down to Surrey!  We do have transport if we need to bring him to sussex. Mollx

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2009-09-04 15:56 braccoboy

Hi Everyone, Sorry this has taken so long to get around to, we only got home late last night after being in the North all week then to Yorks to collect our new Bracco Puppy, who of course is adorable, and has made us smile more than anything else could have after a horrendous 8 months. I can hardly beleive it’s 8 months, just shocking. How can a striking dog like Jacob be not spotted in this time is beyond mestill we will always carry on the campaign to locate him, never ever will we give up hope. Thanks to those who have been eagle eyed and reported any Bracco they spotted to us. We have accounted the Plymouth Bracco - so that’s good to know that you are still watching out for our beautiful boy. Thanks to everyone who came and made our fundraising day a huge success- some of you travelled for miles to be with us and for that alone we are grateful. Was so nice to put faces to names from here and know that we all relate to each other knowing who we are now ! As everyone has said, the day was perfect, about 30 people more than we anticipated joined us making there about 90 adults there and about 70+... the food was down to a grain of rice by 2pm !! I hope everyone got fed EEEEK! Most of all the sun shone, the dogs romped happily without a blip, and everyone dipped into their already strained pockets and gave to raise the roof on what we ever dreamed of making. Thank YOU to you all, and we know we can only hope the fantastic Chris and ever happy to please photographer from the Telegraph will do us all proud this Saturday (is it this Saturday Jayne?) with their article...I am chomping at the bit to see it ! Oh and our local newspaper covered the story too. http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/Launch.aspx?referral=other&pnum=&refresh=9r0J1Kp8Q20i&EID=2014f35f-4a30-4621-b3bb-aab1aef071ee&skip=true And for those wanting to see more photo’s - A friend of a friend Rebecca very kindly agreed to letting us use her album to view http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/rebeccy.a/SpinoneParty?feat=email# Back soon everyone, and meanwhile, please keep the Jacob campaign in your mind, please, please keep spreading the word about him xx      

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2009-09-01 14:59 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

Thanks a lot glamtrash/Jennie M for your post and for always being on the lookout for Jacob. I have passed on the details of the Bracco you saw to Jon and Shelley and they're going to make some enquiries. Thanks.

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2009-09-01 09:21 Millys Mum

I'm so pleased to hear that your day went well, the sun shone and lots of lovely money was made in memory of your dear Ollie, not to mention helping DL. Please do not hesitate to let us know whether you need/want us to do anything 'this end' re the possible Jacob 'lookalike'. Hope the D/Telegraph article (well done Mollychops!) results in a Jacob reunion. Now wouldn't that be just great?!!!

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2009-08-31 22:07 glamtrash

Hi everyone. I have followed Jacob's story from the beginning and always keep my eyes peeled wherever I am. I live in Yorkshire but this week am down in Devon staying with my daughter. Today, driving out of Plymouth towards Plympton, along the embankment, I spotted a Bracco - definately a Bracco. I tried to turn around to perhaps 'admire' him/her but volume of traffic (bank holiday Monday) wouldn't allow it. I don't intend to raise any hopes at all but felt I should at least flag up this sighting in this area. Good luck. Jenny M

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2009-08-31 20:20 Jennie

One of the best afternoons we've had in a long time, Baggage (Jack Russell) slept for hours and hours and I would love to know what he was dreaming about. As did Gizzy (black and and tan JR) and Lucy  was her normal laid back self. The food was lovely! Thank you so very much. Good luck with your search, some news will come I feel very sure. Kind regards Jennie, Ps, Hope you raised loads and loads!!  

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2009-08-31 19:28 BaileyP

We (Brodie, Bailey and Henry shelties and I) also had a lovely afternoon. It was lovely to meet all you doglost folks and I wore my polo shirt to an agility show yesterday, with pride (and handed out some of the cards!) How inspirational it was to see Jacob's owners getting on with life and doing something positive by organising the party and raising money for Ollie's Fund and doglost. The shelties were a little outnumbered, but Bailey managed to get a 4th place in the most handsome dog!!      

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2009-08-31 17:52 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

can only say the same  again what a wonderful day- must have been well over 100 adults plus around 20 children and well over 50 dogs all loose playing togther in a wonderful safe walled garden- and not one punch up all day ( from the dogs i meant!!) I know my dog got home and just fell asleep hardly wanting to get up again!! Shelly and Jon were wonderful and it was great to meet the rest of your pack. Everyone had a lovely time and again its amazing that they have done this to raise funds shared between doglost and ollies fund ( for cannine epilepsey) Thank you once again to Shelly and Jon- heres hoping the publicity brings a much deserved reunion.  

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2009-08-31 16:50 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

Totally agree Jayne!! I had a wonderful time as did my Lab who made lots of new friends and I know thoroughly enjoyed himself too!! It was lovely to meet up with everyone in such a great place (and with great hosts!). THANK YOU Jon and Shelley for your considerable donation to DogLost as a result of Ollie's Party, it is very much appreciated by all of us. There was one 'person' missing from the party of course, and that is Jacob. I hope that the anticipated publicity really does bring that long awaited call, or at the very least raise awareness for your boy once again on a national level. You deserve it. x

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2009-08-31 16:40 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

What a lovely day...the sun came out...the dogs came out....The DailyTelegraph came out!  Shelley and John were lovely...all we can say is how kind it is of someone whose dog is still missing to host a fundraiser for doglost and help others be reunited! Lets hope we can return the favour! ie Jacobs photo will be in the national press!   The reporter and the photographer.....both said how lovely everyone was and how amazing to see strangers working to gether...and getting results! I think we may get a good feature out of this!   And well done helper Mollychops for using your connections to make it happen!

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2009-08-31 15:39 Mollychops

I really hope as a result of the publicity this brings Jacob home. Sue  XX

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2009-08-28 23:16 braccoboy

Hi Bailey P (and anyone else!) We are more than happy for people to turn up tomorrow (on the day) and pay for tickets, we'd love to see you all there, our little Doglost community :-))))) Be so nice to have some Doglost friends their to support us all Anyone need any directions or help, questions etc, can call us on 07828 671550 See you there, and Thanks in advance for your support Shelley  

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2009-08-28 22:18 dinkydoodle

Wish my JRT and I could come but are too far away.  Good luck, hope lots of money is raised and Jacob's profile is raised even further.

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2009-08-28 21:14 DogLostReynard

Have a lovely day hope the weather is kind xxx

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2009-08-28 20:34 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Have a great day everyone.  Jan x

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2009-08-28 20:33 BaileyP

That's great - I'll order online in a minute. Thanks for your help. My shelties are looking forward to the afternoon! Bridget  

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2009-08-28 16:12 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

You should still be okay to order tickets online BaileyP, email confirmation is sent rather than tickets sent by post, so you've still got time. Buy tickets from here - http://www.adoredpaws.com/page34.htm Or as Jayne said, give Shelley a call. I know they preferred pre purchased tickets just to make things a bit easier but I am sure it will be okay on the day too if they know to expect you. See you there!!

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2009-08-28 09:18 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Just give jacobs owner a ring...but dont see any problem in turning up on the day...it starts at 12.00   bring the dogs!

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2009-08-28 08:50 BaileyP

I would like to come to the party tomorrow but have left it too late to order tickets, Can we just turn up un the day?

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2009-08-28 08:25 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Bracco's owners are kindly holding a dog show tomorrow the 29th August at Audley End, Essex. Tickets still available ( details on home page) part of the funds raised will go to doglost. Various co ordinators will be there including myself ,CJ and Jotty and the Daily Telegraph are sending out a journalist and photographer and will feature the article in their review section...so mor coverage to Jacob in the nationals coming up.

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2009-08-22 21:52 heidi

Hi I live fairly close to the area that was mentioned.....I have been watching for news on this very sad situation since I first saw your poster of the handsome boy Jacob at Crufts.  I will be visiting that place and intend to do so until I see what could be your boy. I think this person at this place needs to be watched from a distance to see where she goes ? Just hope there's something to report.  Wishing you all the best. Please don't give up.  Do so hope and pray that one day soon you're reunited. Kindest regards.

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2009-08-21 00:00 jaycee

 Hope good news from this soon.

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2009-08-21 00:00 dekkaann

  Hope some positive news soon.

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2009-08-19 00:00 braccoboy

Hi everyone Just dropping in to update a possible new lead which is being followed up It's a lead none the less, and for that we are ever grateful for people calling us and alerting us. This way we can raise our very own search and ask about the Bracco owners and breeders for dogs that might have been in that same area. I will let you know the outcome if the lady calls back, she said she would do that and let us know one way or another, so I hope she will. She owns a Springer herself and sounded really nice. More good news is that Doglost founder Jayne has managed to get some publicity through an article to be compiled for the review pages of the Telegraph newspaper. Jayne will be interviewed at our fundraising party (Ollie's Fund Party on 29th August at Audley End CB11) - the journalist and photographer will write about how we all rally to promote our causes for our beloved dogs, and to be able to promote the fabulous work Doglost does in reuniting our lost dogs, as well as fundraise and be able to donate monies all on the same day, well what a great day it will be. Look out for the spread in the Telegraph :-))))) or let me know if you are able to support us and come along and let your dogs enjoy a fun day out (with you too !) You can email me at haggerwoods@aol.com    

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2009-08-04 17:01 Diane

Just to let you know that wherever I go (even on holiday in Cornwall) I am always on the lookout for Jacob.  Saw Netty today while walking my Spinone and she said I should let people know that although I don't often post on this site I don't forget the poor missing dogs like Jacob.  Hope that one day you'll have your lovely boy back home with you where he belongs.  Meanwhile I'll keep looking!

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2009-07-29 11:22 *Amber*

I'm so sorry it wasn't him.  :-(

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2009-07-29 00:25 jimi

What a shame it wasn't him. I'm putting his poster up at the Suffolk Dog Day on the 8th.  The Show is huge, so let's hope this triggers some response.

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2009-07-28 20:14 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

UPDATE: due to jacob's owners mission of spreading the word..we actualy got very excited this week with a possible sighting at Heathrow airport. Security guards were FANTASTIC and looked through CCTV footage...spitting image Of Jacob but sadly not...another Bracco owner came forward and said it was her mums dog that had gone to the airport with her, So Jacobs owners have now had dozens of possibles due to their ongoing campaign...one day it will be Jacob.   The system is working and they check out every lead. Sadly not this one. BUT it will happen for them one day!

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2009-07-25 20:04 Liz Cox

Please don't give up hope. I posted on your site way back when, telling you how my dog was gone for 18 months, and in that time I had what I thought was her, but she died. Then a year on, I got a call from a rescue who said they had a dog with my chip in. I couldn't get my head round that, but my girl came home on New Years Eve. NEVER GIVE UP HOPE. My thoughts are with you. Liz. X

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2009-07-25 18:13 PaulaK

Fingers crossed here x

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2009-07-25 17:51 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Hi there   As promised/discussed, here is the post in response to the update I posted on Jacob.  I have asked the moderator of the site to either give me his contact details or pass mine to him.  I will of course let you have anything I get.  (The forum does not allow personal messages)!  The link for the thread is: http://staffy-bull-terrier.niceboard.com/general-discussion-f7/please-help-find-jacob-t6339.htm. Here it is:

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2009-06-21 21:32 Chelseas Mum

Shelley dont give up hope.  I know how hard it is.  Chelsea has been missing since Feb 08.  You will see from her site that it was quiet for ages and then we have had another possible sighting.  This GSD is very much like my girl but we dont think it is her.  But it has brought her back into peoples minds.  Like you we sit and wonder just where she is - we wondered if hit by car and just wandered off to die.  Being GSD who lived out also would adapt to being out quickly.  Or is she curled up on someones sofa whilst we are out all hours and weather looking !  Like you it would just be nice to know and have some peace.  Our thoughts are with you.  x x

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2009-06-20 12:42 Debbzz

Oh Shelley - what can I say.  Reading about Jacob and your exemplarly efforts to bring him home always fill me with awe. No one could do more than you have done - and continue to do.  If ever a happy-ending is deserved - it is for you all and Jacob. I hope that he is alive and well - fending for himself (I recently heard about a greyhound that lived wild for 8 years before being recently re-captured) or is being loved and cherished by someone unaware of the hunt for him. I pray that your efforts are rewarded - soon.  

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2009-06-19 21:57 braccoboy

Friday 19th June  21.17pm   Can hardly believe it's June - where have all those month's gone, through this search we've gone through 5" of snow to spring, and now summer (well summerish!) Just all flying by so quickly. There's not much I can tell you all apart form what's on the blog, we are desperately trying to reach the press, and get some much needed press attention. Just waiting now for someone to 'bite'. There's much thoughts for us both on whether he was shot early on for pestering farm game, or maybe even the deer he was chasing, thing is with Jacob he was cossetted as a dog, very gentle natured really, not a dog that would go all out to kill, maybe after a few days hungry yes, but the early days I would think he'd have just been really angry he could make his way home. Could he have been shot, mistakenly, can you mistakenly shoot anything- hmmm I think not ? I don't know, just when we really sit and think about it all(and that's often I have to say!) we cannot believe that us being out from 1/2hr after he was lost, and then for the next 3 weeks driving and walking, sometimes en mass, how could he not be being seen by someone ? I just don't understand. I would say we live in a pretty good area, and that the chances of someone around us picking him up and NOT passing him on to us or the vets etc is low. That said if he strayed far - who knows. With regards to gypsies, wouldn't they have called for the ?1000 ? He is too hot to handle by now - and that in itself has fear of backlashes with us, purely as would someone intending to 'do' stuff with him, get cold feet and get rid of him as best they could, however they felt it necessary without causing any attention to themselves ? So many theories, unanswered questions. We have had to almost realise we may never see our gorgeous boy again, it hurts too much,  raise hopes and as it is our hearts break when we sit and think of the loss of him. We just have to now wait, hope and do whatever we can to continue raising his profile. Let's hope someone out there if they did shoot him can anonomously even, let us know, put us out of our misery Thank You for the thoughts and emails, and also for offers of putting up for the papers, i'll have a think over the weekend how and what we could do, good to know you are out there, thinkng, helping, - it means heaps. Thanks again - keep your furbies safe please :-) Shelley  

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2009-06-19 19:13 merymut chem

i'm sitting at my screen feeling so useless only live in bedfordshire but to far to help , but .. brain storm could we not put together an enmass advert in all local papers & I mean ALL,  also the monthly dog papers .I'm sure there is enough doglost members out there that would like to help but can't.I for one would donate the ?? for my local paper any thoughts on this ??surely with coverage at the same time peoples interest will be aroused It's a big brain storm but .... it may have that one person out there who can help     

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2009-06-19 08:43 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

Kath, the ’lady’ that fed Jon and Shelley a pack of lies, false sigtings of Jacob, and had them running back and forth to and from WGC, has now been charged with various counts of fraud and faces sentencing later this month. Details have now gone to press, and hopefully Jon and Shelley will also get some extra coverage off the back of it for their boy - got to get something out of this evil woman and what she did. This link should open the article. http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g293/jot80/kath-1.jpg Please take a look incase you should recognise her or know of any owners of lost dogs who may have had dealings with her - if she did this to Jon and Shelley, nothing to say she hasn’t done the same to others. Sadly still no news on Jacob; Jon, Shelley and the ’Ginger Army’ are still working hard, keeping up awareness and doing all they can..waiting for that all important call. Please let it be soon.

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2009-06-03 00:10 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

Please see Shelley’s blog update today (2nd June) for the latest http://missingbraccojacob.blogspot.com/ As you will read the ’lady’ at WGC who rang with reported sightings and info, fed Shelley and Jon a pack of total lies. She has now been arrested and charged with several counts of fraud (unrelated to Jacob/Shelley/Jon) and is a complete crook. How could she do that to Jon and Shelley? So much deceipt, god it makes you so angry.

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2009-06-02 17:42 Jarvis Cocker

Shelley, I have just read with great sadness your latest blog on your search for Jacob, it is hard to believe that people are so evil, all the time wasted by you and your Ginger Army when you could have been following up other leads, I do hope that he is out there somewhere and somebody is looking after him until the time when he is home with you and John.  

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2009-05-31 21:44 Meeka

Any news on Jacob?

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2009-05-18 16:33 mitty

Hi,I have emailed the Paul O'Grady show today,It's worth a try as he did do Ozzy a few weeks ago.fingers crossed.

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2009-05-14 22:09 GC

Hi, I have added Jacob's details to our rescue site in Scotland www.german-shepherd-rescue-scotland.org.uk/jacob.htm. We get 2,500 hits a week so who knows. Anything to help bring this lovely boy home. Gillian

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2009-05-07 21:44 braccoboy

Dog Monthly also has a two page article on Jacob with a fantastic photo of our boy.

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2009-05-05 16:03 Liz Cox

Hi, I have followed your story, and I just want to briefly tell you my story. My lurcher went missing in July 2007, and after 6 weeks we 'found her' It was obvious the gipsies had had her, and I spent a lot of time and T.L.C. only to have her run into a metal post on December 14th 2007, and die. I was completly gutted, but life goes on.On December 30th 2008, I recieved a phone call from a rescue in Chesham( about 50 miles away) to say they had a lurcher bitch with my chip in her. After the complete disbelief, I realised that the dog I had brought home was identical, but not mine. So 18 months on, I was re-united with my dog. So never give up hope, miracles do happen. Wishing you lots of luck, Liz

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2009-05-05 13:10 amberpaws

Dale Farm: Dale Farm is part of an Irish Traveller site on Oak Lane in Crays Hill, Essex built on green belt land which houses over 1,000 people. I got the above from Google so you're right about Dale Farm being part of Crays Hill, Basildon. I do so hope your hard work brings him home really soon. x

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2009-05-05 12:45 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Similar dog spotted by Eastbourne dog warden in Eastbourne. Owner will make contact.

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2009-05-02 16:46 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

2 page article in this months Dogs today about Jacob.

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2009-04-25 19:12 Border Girl

I had a drive around the area today, and parked at the shops and then took my dog for a walk around.  I thought I would be able to see more if I was not driving at the same time.  No luck I am afraid, but when time permits I will do the same again.  Hope there is news soon.

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2009-04-24 01:59 carlos

Hi, my mum has been on this site over the past few weeks, we live in Warwickshire and has been filling me in on your story about Jacob. Good luck with finding him and he looks just the sweetest of dogs, i can't understand how you feel as i've never been in your situation before, but our hearts go out to you and i look forward to seeing a happy ending. xx

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2009-04-21 22:06 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

Update from Shelley....she was having trouble posting but wanted to give everyone who has been such a great support an update - I thought it was time for a little update on here, especially as we seem to have moved forward since the whole hoax phone calls some months back. I can hardle believe that its now 13 weeks since we last saw our gorgeous boy. It doesn't bear thinking about actually, and we try not to think of the time thats passed by, we just look forward in the sheer hope that our efforts to bring him to peoples attention will eventually bring him home. As many of you already know, we are still currently exploring some sightings of Jacobesque dog that was seen first a month ago by a lady dog walker in a park near Welwyn, Hertfordshire. After much exploring we haven't seen a dog like him yet and believe me we have been there for hours upon hours, varying times from 7.30am - midnight. Still it certainly doesn't mean he isn't there. We will find him. I just wish like Jo has reiterated, its not about him, its about the dog - nothing else. I wish if he is watching this update list, he would see that there's nothing awful about coming forward. Through powers of persuasion and keen helpers, we somehow managed to get an article run last week in Welwyn Times (15th April) telling the story about Jacob and that he'd possibly found his way to Welwyn, and maybe into the hands of an unsuspecting man who had bought him from travellers in "Dale Farm" Essex for ?100. Anyone know of a Dale Farm traveller camp - we only think we have it down as being nearby the huge Crays Hill site in Basildon area. Maybe this fella was working that way when he saw him tied up? As a result of the paper article, we had a few more calls stating that people had perhaps seen such a dog. All good of course, but we need to see this dog ourselves, see it is or isn't Jacob and then at least we could settle our dog home or move on with the campaign elsewhere. We are taking hours of our week driving back and forth to Welwyn currently, a 2hr trip before we even do anything, so if this is not Jacob we need to put that time and effort to good use looking or emailing elsewhere. Sometimes its frustrating not being able to spend all day there, wandering the parks and the lake on the off-chance we'll spot the dog, but we have to work both of us, we don't get paid otherwise, so short of winning the lottery we have no other choice. That said, there are some lovely people through groups or the blog that have volunteered to be our eyes when we can't be there, or flyer fellow dog walkers or poster. If anyone has friends or relatives that they can pass all Jacob's info and poster to in that area we'd be really grateful. Makes us feel less upset that we can't be there 24/7 even if we want to. So inconsiderate that we need to pay the bills!    

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2009-04-21 22:06 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

continued We have the aptly named Ginger Army in place, and the 8 girls do a fabulous job (you know who you are!) helping co-ordinate the campaign, just sometimes we all need a boost with a sighting or a call to reward our hard work. I do try my best to update the blog which had followed our search from the beginning, so if you need any more information about Jacob, and perhaps get the finer details or more photos then you can check that here. http://missingbraccojacob.blogspot.com/ We’ve increased the reward to ?1000 for his safe return now, hopefully it’ll be the difference in calls, but so far nothing. Hope that brings you a little more up to date. Hoping all your lost dogs are back home soon. Shelley

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2009-04-17 20:06 HOLLILLY

So sorry he is still missing

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2009-04-16 17:28 Millys Mum

I have emailed Jacob's details to my niece who lives close to the QE2 hospital in WGC. She has spoken to her dog-owning friend whose husband is a policeman (he lives in WGC and is based nearby but not actually in WGC). My niece said her friend and husband were both aware and they are all keeping their eyes and ears open. Both my niece and her friend have children who we know would be good at spotting a big, 'new' distinctive dog being walked in their area. Fingers crossed!

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2009-04-16 15:32 Jarvis Cocker

Everything crossed here in West Yorkshire, that the dog people are reporting seeing is in fact Jacob and he is home very soon, I check on his page daily and read his blog and the pictures of him are gorgeous. 

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2009-04-16 15:09 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

Another call has come in from WGC from a man who is sure he has seen a very similar dog being walked in the area. Fingers crossed. The search is definitely hotting up, hopefully Jacob will be home where he belongs very soon. Come on boy!!

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2009-04-16 09:38 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

Only just been able to get on here since the exciting news of a possible sighting. Please please let this be Jacob! Shelley and Jon and many of the ace ’Ginger Army’ spent yesterday afternoon and evening in WGC speaking to locals, handing out flyers etc. Fingers crossed tomorrow brings some more news. Shelley has updated Jacob’s blog with all the details - http://missingbraccojacob.blogspot.com/   Link direct to the WGC article below, thank you to Chris for running the story.   http://www.whtimes.co.uk/content/whtimes/news/story.aspx?brand=WHTOnline&category=News&tBrand=HertsCambsOnline&tCategory=newslatestWHT&itemid=WEED15%20Apr%202009%2017%3A15%3A18%3A050   As Shelley has stressed, if you should be reading this and know the man who has the Jacob like dog in WGC, or you indeed are this man, please rest assured that Shelley and Jon just want their dog back, they are not interested in anything else that has happened, where the dog came from etc, they just want their baby back home.  

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2009-04-15 19:20 Suzybee

Hi, I just wondered if the police in Herts have been contacted? There HQ is in Stanborough Road, near the lakes.  They also have a public website where appeals for help can be posted. I have seen previous appeals for lost/stolen dogs on there.  All police and police staff also view these appeals. www.herts.police.uk

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2009-04-15 17:49 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

www.whtimes24.co.uk   Link for article.  John is still in the area not postering but handing out flyers to other dog owners.  He thanks you Angus for notifying local helpers.

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2009-04-15 17:46 alfmar

everything crossed for you xxx bumped up on dogpages

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2009-04-15 17:37 DogLostAngus

If anyone has space on their websites for Jacobs poster the HTML code is below <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/albums/gg32/anguspye/?action=view&current=jacob.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg32/anguspye/jacob.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>  

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2009-04-15 16:26 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Thanks Angus!

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2009-04-15 15:34 DogLostAngus

new 'sighted' posters have now been sent to local registered helpers - if you are in the area and have not recieved one please email doglostbucks@ymail.com with Jacob in header line and I will send on to you.

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2009-04-15 14:55 PaulaK

I sooooooo hope this is Jacob xx

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2009-04-15 14:51 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Local helpers in Wewyn garden city are being e mailed the updated poster of Jacob.

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2009-04-15 14:48 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Welwyn paper ran story today and owner has had a call saying a lady has seen him tied up outside a shop in Wellwyn Garden city yesterday..Owner on his way to investigate. Fingers crossed! The area is Hall Grove shops, Broadwater road.

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2009-04-12 07:45 DogLostAngus

Jacob has been getting a lot of 'Tweets' on twitter so he is getting exposed to an even further audience,

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2009-04-11 19:47 mitty

Hi,I am a 10 minute drive from Welwyn Garden Cityso if you need any help then let me know.when ever I am in the area I am on the lookout for him,have been round the park too. Border Girl it's Stanborough Lakes.

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2009-04-09 19:53 Corbiere

I got an email from Jo today and have given advice about leqafleting the first big Newmarket race meeting next week (Weds/ Thurs), pref with flyers, put on all the car windscreens in the car parks, and also by handing flyers to racegoers leaving the carparks. My instinct though is that he's been picked up by travellers - and there are a lot of camps in Essex and esp Cambridgeshire. I think it might pay to contact the max number of Traveller Liason officers in those counties (also NE Suffolk) and also to ring the Radio Essex Traveller programme which goes out early on a Sunday evening. It's a bit hard to follow the story as the posts don't come up in sequence! I'm not sure if Jacob has been posted on the gundogclub webiste, I've been neglecting my duties int ha trespect, just no time in the last year

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2009-04-08 22:22 catty-sara

Have tweeted.  If you put "pls rt" on your tweets, people will re-tweet the message so get it out to more people.

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2009-04-08 10:27 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Well done!

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2009-04-08 10:27 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

A campaign spreading the word and for info on Jacob has now started on Twitter.so get ’tweeting’ everyone! Thanks Beverley from Dogs Today for your support for Jacob! Jacob’s also just got a mention on GMTV in a feature Jenny Falconer was doing on Twitter.and many celebs have tweeted about Jacob. http://coldwetnose.blogspot.com/

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2009-04-07 18:42 Border Girl

Whereabouts in Welwyn Garden City was this man seen walking the dog?  I have friends who live in WGC and maybe they can keep an eye open and let me/you know if they see him.  There is a vets in WGC (the vet I use actually) - it may be an idea to give them a ring to see if the dog has been registered with them.  Their name is Attimores and the number is 01707 331963.  The fax number (if you wish to fax a poster) is 01707 393970.  Let me know if you would like me to pop a poster in to them.  If there are any more sightings of him in WGC let me know if there is anything I can do to help.  Good luck.

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2009-04-07 12:34 pontsian

Hi, I am back in Essex (Colchester) for the week next week and shall keep an eye out when walking my dog. I will also see if I can have a chat with the dog warden who is a family friend. Good luck in your continued serach x

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2009-04-07 09:30 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Great news!

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2009-04-07 09:21 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

The coverage of Jacob continues, down to the relentless and determined efforts of Jon and Shelley and the army of helpers......he's featured in the Veterinary Times so fantastic coverage once again. COME ON JACOB!!!!!!!

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2009-04-07 07:56 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Messages for you on found lurcher page re the lad you found.

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2009-04-06 15:06 merymut chem

"what comes around goes around "most definitely ..  that was my immediate thought when looking at found hound & saw your name ..perhaps it's practice for the moment you find jacob & have to be so patient & wait for him (when really you just want to run up & snuggle him )good thoughts & come home vibes for jacob just so sorry not near to help in any way ..  

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2009-04-06 12:07 braccoboy

Thanks for your kind comments about Jacob and the whole Welwyn situation. Sadly so far we've not heard anything about this man nor has anyone seen him being walked. All very strange really. We're relighting the campaign as best we can, where do we go now ? We just will carry on emailing and looking for publicity - we ned to keep our gorgeous boy fresh in people minds, we don't want him to become a statistic. As strange as things go we actually found a lovely stray Lurcher x saluki yesterday DL ref 17817 - he was ambling along the back roads to our house and seemed lost and in pain as couldn't lie down. After much persuassion and sitting in the field (the things we do eh!) we gained his trust and he came to us. A lovely friendly boy, probably out hare coursing earlier in the day perhaps, I hope maybe he's got a loving owner waiting for him from long ago. Hoping that our 'good deed' will mean 'whast goes around comes around ' Shame of it all was we were the only car to stop and try to get this dog, as it ambled slowly in front of 3 cars they all impatiently wanted to get past it on the single track road. Shame on them. It just ghoes to show how people watch our lost dogs go by without a care in the world for their safety. Shocking really. Thanks again all for you kind comments, and for Jo for updating where I haven't !  

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2009-04-03 09:00 alfmar

jon and shelley we are all here for you........... keep going you are both fantastic... it has got to pay off in the end... thinking of you both and jacob  xx

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2009-03-31 21:14 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

Full update on Jacob’s blog, which I know a lot of you are following - http://missingbraccojacob.blogspot.com/ but in a couple of things to report. Jon and Shelley had a call from someone in the Welwyn Garden City area who has seen a man walking a newly acquired dog that matches the description of Jacob. The person who called has been very helpful and initially as it was thought the man in question (walking in the area fairly regularly) would soon be seen, Jon and Shelley took the quiet approach, not postering in fear of scaring him off but staking out the area to hopefully spot the man and said dog. Unfortunately despite numerous visits to the area and help from the army of Jacob helpers, the man and dog were not seen so the area has now been postered and flyered and Jon and Shelley are waiting hopefully for another member of the public to call to support the original possible sighting. The man said he bought the dog from travellers, and this was possibly from the Billericay area in Essex. At the moment there are lot of unanswered questions, and we just need a few more definite pieces of info to get the jigsaw puzzle to fit together!

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2009-03-26 08:14 Mike

Dear Shelley, Thanks very much for your posting on the Monty page, and for your kind comments of encouragement in our search for him. I know you are going through the same emotions that I am and for this you have my deepest sympathy.  It's the not knowing that really is the most difficult aspect to cope with. Monty has been gone for 3 months now, which means I have not seen him all this year. Although we have had some fairly positive sightings, nothing has come of them - yet. Reading your pages, it looks as though your experiences with Jacob seem to be the same.  I am convinced that with all the eyes looking out for both our boys we will find them one day. It's encouraging to know that many lost dogs are found months, sometimes a year or so, after going missing.  This is the one fact that is helping me to keep a positive attitude and to push the thoughts of other possibilities out. I am sure you are able to do the same. Just don't give up as I'm sure, like me, you never will. Best wishes Mike

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2009-03-24 16:24 Jarvis Cocker

I am following Jacobs story through Dog Lost and your blog, but I thought that you would like to know that I received the E mail today here in West Yorkshire that is going around about your loss of Jacob and it is being forwarded to people all over the country, I do hope that the lead that you have brings Jacob home very soon, he is always in my thoughts  

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2009-03-23 08:02 alfmar

have just read jacobs blog......... i hope your ordeal is over very soon... and i am thinking positive thoughts for you all xx

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2009-03-22 13:47 Moochi

Hi all, just to mention that we have a record of Jacob at Bath Cats and Dogs Home too - fingers crossed he is home safe very soon xx

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2009-03-21 14:20 Jarvis Cocker

I have been following Jacobs story and have just read your blog, I do hope that this is Jacob and he is home with you soon, it would make sense that somebody has been keeping him ( travellers), with him being a friendly boy he would  probably have gone with anybody who spoke to him after he exhausted himself chasing the deer, fingers crossed for you and my Spaniel has his paws crossed.  Liz 

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2009-03-20 22:50 braccoboy

Friday 20th March 10.43pm Thanks Jo and everyone for their kind comments.
We do try our best to keep Jacob's appeal in the limelight, it's the best way to keep him in people's minds. It's amazing how far and wide the news of him missing travels, the chain letter effect thankfully works for things other than "email 8 friends in 8 minutes or your hands will drop off" !!!! It's been a heck of a week for us, a real rollercoaster of emotions and we're currently, maybe on the trail of what could be him. I of course could turn out not to be him, but we are so hopeful. A case of right time and right place, and this could quite possibly be all over. I won't go into detail here, it's very long winded so forgive me ! if you or anyone wants to know any more can I kindly ask that you look at the blog as that saves me writing it all again the blog is http://missingbraccojacob.blogspot.com/ - All will be clear then lol ! Thanks to everyone for their encouragement. It helps ease our tensions to know that others have gone through this for as long (and much more) and still managed to get reunited. Thanks everyone your support is much needed right now I can't tell you ;-)

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2009-03-20 09:31 fionap58

I haven't posted before but wanted to show some support after your hoax call. My dog went missing over 2 years ago and I got very good at weeding out the hoaxers. If they leave a phone number or ask you to contact them or offer help they're genuine, If they don't then they're just sad people who have no life and no morals. My stress levels went through the roof trying to get in touch with these morons, one of the calls even appeared to be a practical joke played on a 3rd party and one had me checking electoral registers for people with a particular first name all to no avail. Don't give these peculiar people a second of your time or thoughts!  I do hope you find this beautiful boy as you're trying so hard. And if it's any comfort have no fear of him being able to survive quite happily out on his own, they are remarkable animals and revert back to being semi wild in a matter of weeks.

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2009-03-20 08:54 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

Thanks everyone for your lovely comments, I know it really means a lot to Shelley and Jon who are, as always, doing a fantastic job searching for their baby. No stone will be left unturned I am sure and everyone is continuing to spread the word on Jacob. Come on boy, where are you? Bumped up as more local press coverage.

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2009-03-19 19:14 SG

Jon & Shelley, Have been following Jacob since day 1; what a beautiful dog he is; can't help in search as am too far away but wanted you to know I am constantly hoping for that lucky break for you. I am involved too in the loss of a much loved dog, Monty; who shared a bit of spotlight with Jacob in Dogs Today recently; two lovely dogs who should be back home with us, as should they all. Like you we have spent hours, postering, searching even BBQ'ing (the smell is supposed to travel up to 3 miles) in areas where there have been possible sightings and presently have 2 traps down. Doglost co-ordinator and volunteers have been marvellous and a god send as Monty went missing 90 miles from home. You wonder how they can vanish just like that, within seconds no sign, and that awful panic sets in..they must be somewhere though and hopefully when you least expect it that lead will come....keep strong.

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2009-03-16 07:53 Jan S

Hallo, I haven't looked in here before (sorry) I'm in Surrey and like several others tearing my hair out looking for a German Pointer called Hugo. I just received your letter from a relative of my husbands in Thaxted.  Just wanted you to know that it is really 'doing the rounds' and she has been sending it on widely as I will now. Although I'm quite a way from you it is a brilliant idea to spread the word. Long time Dl helpers are hoping the day will return when we could just press a button on Dl and send details and posters to everyone in our address book so easily and we got alerts for dogs in our area, not that Jacob would have been in mine anyway, but it kept us on our toes !  Hope that you will get the result you are so hoping for very soon, nobody could do more, Jan .

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2009-03-15 19:26 Safedog Crash Tested Car CratesBaggy Dog

Hi Shelley, haven't posted on here yet but we have emailed privately as I've got Jacob on my website.  Few years ago I got involved with searching for and finding a lost lab.  I'd asked the owners to email me pictures because I THOUGHT I'd seen her - but even with several pics I couldn't be sure.  So my point is that they can change in appearance if they're 'on the run' and living wild, so not necessarily easy to identify from photos when they're living in their normal home, well fed and loved.  So don't dismiss any sightings where people aren't sure.  Best of luck as always.  Gill

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2009-03-14 10:39 Jackie

Hi Jon and Shelly still looking out for jacob and hope he is home safe and sound very soon. Walking my dogs on one tree hill in Laindon met a lady who had an italino but cant remember which type and we got talking about you and she was aware 2 more dog walkers approached and they also were aware of Jacob so he is very much in peoples thoughts wide and far. it took us 5 months to get our boy back so dont give up hope but i hope you dont have to wait that long. take care Jackie

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2009-03-12 11:43 Bess 'n' Barney's Mum

Braccoboy, what a rotten thing to happen to you the other day.   I can just imagine the gamut of emotions you must have felt after the phone call, wondering what was happening as the hours ticked by.   I hope that woman roasts in hell.   I do hope the publicity you've been able to get recently brings Jacob to light, you so deserve to get him home again where he belongs.   Come on Jacob, where are you ? 

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2009-03-12 10:36 UNKNOWN

Have added Jacob to the Lost Dogs facebook group, also included link to blog. Come on Jacob, its time to go home gorgeous x

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2009-03-12 09:49 Meeka

Hi Braccoboy - I've been following Jacobs antics all along and really hope your perserverence pays off and you get your wonderful boy back soon.  When I lost my lurcher Maggie we got lots of hoax calls (and still are 14 months later), mostly kids just doing it for a laugh but some were adults - please don't waste your emotions on these sad people, they are not worth it and obviously have too much time on their hands, good luck to everyone involved and looking forward to seeing Jacob in the blue - Sabrina

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2009-03-11 22:01 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

Jacob is featured in April's edition of Dogs Today.....now on sale!

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2009-03-11 21:56 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

Thanks Shelley for the updates, fingers crossed re the Broxted possible sighting, all eagerly awaiting what the lady's son thinks when he takes a look at Jacob's photos. Hopefully you got my email earlier re. found Pointer, but incase you've not got to it yet through all your emails - the co-ordinator involved with that one is getting more details for us. She is in regularly contact with the rescue where this dog is now at. He has been checked for a chip, nothing flagged up, but more details will follow.

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2009-03-11 14:57 braccoboy

Forgot, someone emailed me for the blog address and I can't remember who - so many emails - apologies !!! Hope this helps ! http://missingbraccojacob.blogspot.com  

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2009-03-11 14:54 braccoboy

Wedneday 11th March 3pm We're back home now, having looked all round Broxted and through to Thaxted We've walked for 3hrs solid, and then put flyers round the houses in Broxted. There's posters up heavily there, but thought better to put some flyers through aswell. The lady who called us will ask her son to look the website and blog, he's not there til later, so we're eagerly awaiting him to see if he really does think it could be him. Remember it was dark, but with the full moon it's also possibly easier to see, so he might be able to identify it really was Jacob. We can't wait for him to look at all the pics so he can really see what he looks like and let us know his thoughts. Apart from that, we've parked on high points, walked the fishing lake (there's 4 fishermen spread out there, and they now have flyers. We've walked a few footpaths around that area as it's very open, just to helps you see the expanse ahead, and if we can spot him on the horizon.It's all very open in Broxted, no real woods, just farmland, and more farmland (most of which is now on my boots!) so if he's out there, he will be seen i'm sure of that. We'll see what today brings, and head out again for a drive through tonight. Fingers crossed for good news in the next few days.   Oh and Thanks Sheba for passing word round your area. I know Sheering, used to have a friend that lived there !  

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2009-03-11 14:35 sheba

Hi, I've just read through your post and it does sound hopeful.  I live in Sheering which is the other side of Hatfield Forest but always keep my eyes peeled just incase.  I'm not sure too much of the geography of your area but at least the possible sighting isn't that far away. I know someone in Thaxted so will email her to spread the word.  Good luck xx  

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2009-03-11 07:52 braccoboy

Forgot to add, the lady that rang us last night having possibly seen Jacob was kind enough to drive round the village and ask most people she knew had dogs if they had lost one...seems no lost dogs in Broxted right now. It could quite possibly be him.

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2009-03-11 07:46 braccoboy

Wednesday 11th March 7.35am Strange two days here..... Monday saw us get a call from a European sounding woman who started to say "hello, I have found your dog, Jacob the Italiano Bracco" shocked and excited I replied "oh really", to which she continued "Yes I think so" - just as I was replying to her the phone cracked and went dead. Tried ringing the mobile number she calle don back - answerphone (T-Mobile) thought - bad signal area so sat with phone in hand for 30 mins thinking she was running after him, trying to get him, an hour passed, still going onto asnswerphone, that's was oky, she was at the vets, maybe he was hurt, 2 hrs went by, where could she be ? her battery was flat ? Still going to answerphone. Next morning after a sleepless night (and still trying the mobile) the phone rang at 7am, only for it to ring 8 times and then someone abort it to answerphone. Damn it. Was this our 1st hoax ? All day, between the 6 Jacob detectives we rang, including the police, who are now in the process of tracing the call to locate the caller. I even texted to say, if you have our boy, please let him go to somewhere where you can tell us to pick him up, if it's about the reward, no questions asked. Also are you a joker, if so just say. we won't bother you again. What a day ! Guess if this was our first hoaxer, we just weren;t ready for how how it would hit us, and how the hell can someone thinki t was funny I will never know. I won't swear here, but they are callous beyond words. Last night about 8pm a lady from Broxted called to say her son was walking their Boxer and Dog De Bordeaux, in a feild behind their house, and were confronted by a dog that went boncing in to her dogs, and also annoying her horses. Of course Jon's reaction was that Jacob was very friendly, and would never try to annoy anyone, but then we have to remember, he's maybe (if it is him) been out there 2 months now, and maybe not quite so 'Jacob' anymore. The dog her son saw was inbetween the 2 breeds they have, so size would be about right, orange and white, and mostly white on the chest. All good descriptions of Jacob. He went around then, and then off towards Thaxted direction. We went out there til late, but saw nothing at all. It was a lovely night as it's a full moon, and was like someone left a lightbulb on, quite good to see. We'll go back there in an hour to resume the search and speak with the lady at her house for more details if she's in. It could be Jaocb, maybe the call was to suss us out, maybe they got scared after all the calls yesterday, and now the police are involved, we have to follow this all up - just because it could be him. Will keep you updated later on of course. Would someone at Doglost please check out the pointer that has been found recently, I beleive it's 8th March, liver and white, small lumps on him. I just want to rule this out being listed wrongly as a Pointer and it could actually be Jacob (REALLY long shot I know and I know you all know your breeds !) but every stone and all that !

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2009-03-08 10:50 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

I've been at Crufts since Thursday, staying until Monday after watching Best In Show.  The posters have stayed up around Crufts which is great as in the past they have taken posters down.  Seen the Bracco's being shown yesterday, hope the posters in Crufts get more people on the look out for him.  Well done to you guys who have been putting posters up.  Jan x

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2009-03-05 20:41 Border Girl

I've also just come back from Crufts and it was good to see Jacob's poster on so many of the stalls.  I really do hope this brings results and you have your boy back with you soon.

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2009-03-05 19:42 braccoboy

Thursday 5th March 7.45pm   Thanks for the comments guys n gals, it's nice to know there are folks seeing posters we've put up, it does work ! Angus that is really encouraging to know about the posters being up on the stalls, I am so pleased to know that ome did as they promised, it's just what we hoped for. I reckon the Bracchi you saw were maybe bitches Angus, they tend to be quite smaller. Jacob would stand say 27" at the shoulder, maybe a little more even, he's quite tall. Just added a changed photo for the main one Jo, kind of gives a clearer view of Jacob I thought.  

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2009-03-05 16:40 DogLostAngus

I have just got back from Crufts and pleased to say that I saw Jacob's poster on some of the trade stands that I visited. I also went to discover dogs to see the Bracco's and was really surprised that they were a lot smaller than I imagined from his poster, so might be worth putting his approx height to the shoulder on his description.

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2009-03-05 14:13 Chelseas Mum

Hi sorry only just become aware of your missing boy whilst I was working out near Great Easton and saw your posters.  Somehow missed him on site.  We are constantley out in the countryside in area's not far from you so will keep out eyes open and spread the word.  Agree with Julie just check out anything that sounds remotely like him as you never know.  Good luck x x

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2009-03-05 12:20 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

Bumped up due to press coverage. Sorry Shelley, I took all the apostrophes out of your post to get it to work, not sure if that was necessarily the problem but once I'd posted, any updates I tried caused it to have a bit of a moan again and it wouldn't update! 

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2009-03-05 12:13 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

Update from Shelley.. Thursday 5th March Cant say enough Thanks to you all for the advice recently. Glad to see that Jacob is in the local paper here, and also made a story in the national, The Weekly News. Hope something can come of either of them. Michelle, Thanks for taking time to pass on Jacobs details, that is so lovely of you. I will get in touch with the Crufts TV/FM team today and see what strings I can pull to get him mentioned. Julie, OMG about your dog being in the RSPCA all the time youve been out looking. You know, its made me rethink too, ive contacted lots and lots of rescues, but now im going to go national ! - like you said, for the most part many rescues have no other choice than to base their work purely on the local areas they are in, but it doesnt hurt to spread the word far and wide. I used a site recently that listed many up and own the country and I emailed everyone on its listing, from UK, to Wales, to Ireland and Scotland. It doesnt mean its enough though, still ill tackle that today. I worry too about Jacobs breed being tagged as something else, a hound maybe or a crossbreed. His breed is not well known, and I know people who have been in dogs for years who dont know what he is. I am so sorry about the ending of your ordeal Julie, and mad, and sad that you had to go through all that worry.  Jacob is chipped, so I would hope that the rescues and vets would scan him, and scan him properly. I worry myself stupid that the chip wont be scanning ! Its the smaller rescues, or those unknowns that take in waifs and strays that I need to reach out to aswell. I worry the smaller rescues wont have scanners ? It should be law they do I guess, so each dog they (and everyone else) handles can be thoroughly checked.I guess they struggle enough feeding the dogs they kindly taken in though, let alone buying a scannerdouble edged sword Jo, ive asked about the habits of the deer, theres not really any particular places, they are just known to roam the two big woods that we frequent, and we look round them often, havent seen any evidence of Jacobness yet ! We have had, after my 6hr stint of emailing all the exhibitiors on the Crufts stallholders on Monday, a really great response from them. I think Jacobs missing Doglost poster will be up in many stalls over the next 4 days. Also a lovely lady called Margaret at Dog Theft Action asked me to mail her a wedge of flyers to her NEC hotel, so she can put them on her stand.We and the Jacob pet detectives will be at Crufts all day Saturday, so will be handing out flyers, postering wherever we can get away with it. Good ideas about the buses, never thought of that ! Well try to poster the loos and car parks as best we can. Kowing how busy Crufts is its hard to think past handing out flyers, and asking the breed stands at Discover Dogs to display his poster.We will have to see, but I hope that someone will see the poster and info will start to flow. Its been  so long without seeing that lovely boys face, we miss him so much, so hoping Crufts timing will be all that we need to get him home.Will update you all after the weekend, unless of course something brilliant happens and then youll hear us scream from wherever you are!

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2009-03-03 23:07 RubyScrumptious

Crufts TV coverage is a live webcast this year with a company called Sunset & Vine, perhaps you could try to get an interview with them and get his picture out to their viewers? either that or email the CRUFTS FM or go along and tap on their window inside the NEC! (it worked for me last year!) and ask them to do an on-air appeal for you? BTW it was me that emailed you earlier - the first I heard of this was when I got a fwd of your email from one of the traders (Bella Moss Foundation) who i'm on a mailing list with....anyway I have put your link out on my Facebook now and fwd an invitation to your blog to the Editor of London Dogtails magazine and also Caroline Kisko of the Kennel Club. Hope it helps! Michelle & Ruby Scrumptious  

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2009-03-02 21:09 alfmar

a crufts why not put the posters up in the bus stops around the car park (if allowed) and ask bus drivers if they will display them too. good luck xx

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2009-03-01 18:00 JULIE

Hi, I have been following your dogs story as I lost my dog at around the same time, did  everything I possibly could to find her and found out on friday that the RSPCA had had her the whole time but had her listed as a labrador cross (she was a doberman springer cross), the only way that I found out was by insisting that they look up any black and tan bitch and even then they gave me two phone numbers of people who had reported seeing her but did not tell me that they had picked her up. I found this out from one of the numbers they had given me and then took 24 hours to finally pin her down.  She had been injured and taken to their hospital.  The moral of the story is that they do not check on any of these sites and if they do not know the breed of your dog (which is an unsual one) will list it as something else.  I really hope that you find your dog and have a better outcome than I did.  Kind regards and all the best, Julie  

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2009-02-27 21:15 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

What a shame the Bishops Stortford trail has gone cold and it looks as if the sightings weren't of Jacob. But on the plus side, thats another area, not that far away, that is postered and more people aware. Great you are going up to Crufts armed with posters and flyers, I am sure all will be supportive to the Jacob search and help in whatever way they can. Unfortunately doesn't look like I am going to make it up to Crufts this year or I would have of course helped you. You may have already thought/done, but how about taking some larger, say A3 sized posters too - some of the bigger stalls in good prominent positions may have enough room to display and then of course they will be more noticeable to people walking past. In the area local to you, where Jacob went missing from, are there any experts on the deer herds e.g. the favoured areas they go to, water points etc - just wonder whether Jacob may be in a similar area. Trying to think of new avenues!!

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2009-02-27 18:14 alfmar

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2009-02-27 09:50 braccoboy

Friday 28th February 9.50am Afraid the trail at Bishops Stortford has gone cold....... I spoke with the dog warden and am assured that the dog that was causing the back log of traffic (2nd sighting call) was a brindle greyhound.There are currently 2 greyhounds on the loose in that very area, so I we assume that the dog the lady saw in the car park, was probably one of these. I don't really know what action we can take now.....we need a sighting desperately. Our next plan of action is to ask all theb stall holders at Crufts to display our missing posters, and we'll print 1000's of small flyers to take with us and hand out to everyone as we walk round. Someone must know something. We just have to be patient I guess, wait our turn to gt him back.... Thanks for all the encouraging advice, I know we can still get him back, and that yes he could well be still out in the area, we just wish he was home !  

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2009-02-24 17:35 muns

Hope this is the lead that gets him home again. I am also following your blog and Sky's too. You are all trying so hard to get your boys home.  I am wondering how far away this is from the water tower and paw prints reported the other day. Here's hoping anyway. xx

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2009-02-24 17:04 doglover1

Great to see some good news at last and a possible sighting?? you both deserve some good luck and i hope its your boy jacob, all the very best in your search and wishing Jacob home soon.  

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2009-02-24 16:21 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Excellent news!

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2009-02-24 16:10 Jarvis Cocker

I have not posted on Jacobs page before but have been following his story and reading the very touching blog about him, I do hope that it was Jacob that the lady sighted and it has given Shelley and Jon the lead that they have been waiting for, wishing you the best of luck in your search, if I lived closer I would certainly help you to find him.

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2009-02-24 15:51 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

Possible sighting last week on Stansted Road, BISHOPS STORTFORD. The kind lady that called Jon saw the dog last week. She got a good look at the dog and believes it was Jacob, she has just seen Jacob's poster and made the call. She did try to catch the dog but 'he' was quite nervy so she was unable to.  Jon and Shelley have gone straight over to Bishops Stortford armed with posters. Fingers crossed this is the lead everyone has been waiting for. Please let it be.  

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2009-02-23 19:00 alfmar

we all keep hoping that he will show himself and you can work with a fresh sighting.... thinking of you often. xx

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2009-02-23 17:56 braccoboy

Monday 23rd Feb 5.50pm Hi All Thank You so much for putting Jacob into Countrymans Weekly for us, it's really appreciated. We've not long had a call from a lady stating that she saw a dog that she really thought was Jacob along the Balsham/Wratting road. This was back on roughly the 29th Jan. She and a lorry stopped, and she said she saw 'him' face on, he was very muddy and tall and slim build. She said she would have stopped and tried to catch him if she'd have known, but she couldn't as she had her son in the car. Jon was quick to ask her if she could be confusing the dog she saw with a hunt dog, as we have still had those sightings that led us to the hunt people stating the lost dog that the previous lady caught with another passer by was picked up by the hunt, returned the same evening as therefore not logged. I want to speak to these people, so we've left messages again, in the hope we can find out for sure what happened there. Of course this would be another 'hunt' dog as the dates of the other dog don't coincide. Lots fo open ended questions that we need answers to. We have already postered that area well, and so know that it's covered, but we'll drive out there again tonight and have a wander about. It's a long time ago, so we're clutching at straws again, and of course as there are weekly hunt meets, it might another hunt dog after all. BUT then it could be Jacob.We just have to keep an open mind I just wish these weren't weeks old sightings, they are just stale by the time you get them, but do help to peice together another part of the jigsaw. Just need that FRESH sighting now, or a call from someone who knows something about his whereabouts. Fingers crossed x  

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2009-02-18 08:23 Liz Cox

Hi, I got my dog home after 18 months, all due to a microchip, so never give up hope. Best of luck. Liz

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2009-02-18 07:45 B30

Jacob is in the Countryman?s Weekly today. Good luck.

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2009-02-17 07:13 nuttynate

hi just wanted to say thinking of you with your boy .mines nate the missing shihtzu .we both just want are boys home desperately .xx stephanie

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2009-02-16 19:16 DogLostReynard

Shelley...please take confort many dogs have been reunited on doglost after being out weeks and months  ..we had a very elusive little dog here in the SW called Rowan 16250 recently a Sheltie..how this little boy survived in that freezing weather lots of fast roads, even a motorway all that time we have no idea .(14/12/08 - 04/02/09) but he did!!
It may be worth getting someone to camp out (in the car) next time there is a sighting and scent the area near by (and if Jacob is used to a particular car) this may be necessary .xxx

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2009-02-16 18:05 braccoboy

Monday 16th February 6pm Apologies that I ahven't been updating regularly here, I guess now we have been adding daily to the blog we created for Jaocb it's become easier to just do that alone, and spend more time out searching and postering. I just had time to catch up, and was saddened to read about the rainbow bridge dogs. I cannot imagine how those owners must have felt. My heart goes out to them.I'm so sad for them. Jon and I just hope that jacob is out there, still safe, still alive and managing to survive til someone sees him or we find him ourselves. The not knowing is the one thing that drives us crazy with worry. I know those of you riding this rollercoaster know what I mean. We've spent the weekend searching again, postering further out, and have put lots more flyers out around the houses in the villages. We did have a call Saturday from a man saying he's seen a dog like Jacob in nearby Wimbish, running speedily across a feild.It could well have been our boy, we have to keep hope. We got our friends all out and searched on foot through the whole area, for the most part we covered the area well, and taking our other dogs we hope the scent left might draw him out. So far nothing else, no further calls. We hear that we made a small article in the Sunday People yesterday, and also are assured that an article will be going into the next edition of Dogs Today, for which we Thank Beverly Cuddy for her kindness allowing us to air our plight. We'll keep you all up to date as best we can. We are still actively out there searching, waiting for that all important call to come in. We just can't believe that a month is nearly upon us since we saw Jacob. We just so wish someone would let us know if they have him, a friend has him, or that they beleive he is somewhere. Dogs don't just vanish off the planet like this. If he's now been stolen, then we need to really rev up our national appeal. It would seem coincidental that he could have been stolen and moved on after going awol that day, but i'm sure it happens. Just hoping that time is on our side, and this story has a happy ending. Shelley x    

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2009-02-16 00:00 doglover1

Hello Jon & Shelley, re the last comment I fully agree, Myself and many others ( including a fantastic DW) helped  look, poster and  search etc  for Rowan and after 7 weeks we got that all important call and he was Reunited .Many tears of joy were shed that day !!  He was spotted in several places but sometimes we had no sightings for weeks. We just kept postering new wider areas around sightings,   He had been through so much already, a car crash and being hit by a car!!  Then the freezing weather and when I finally got to meet the little fella after 7 wks on the run he looked amazing and you would never know any different, so please try and keep your spirits up, you are all doing a fantastic job looking for Jacob and I check your blog daily for news.All the very best luck in your search and I hope and pray  your boy is home soon.x

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2009-02-13 11:54 Jackie

Thank you jon and shelly for your kind words everyone has been so supportive we really appreciate it. but I will keep an eye on your space and we really wish you all the luck in the world keep in there as I know you will and if we can help in any way we will and if any of the contacts that come up want any information on missing dogs i will give them your contacts take care and i hope you have some ery good news shortly jackie

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2009-02-12 19:08 braccoboy

http://missingbraccojacob.blogspot.com/

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2009-02-12 10:39 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

Excellent. You and Jacob will be needing an agent soon. lol!

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2009-02-12 10:35 alfmar

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2009-02-12 06:57 braccoboy

Hi all, Just about to go on BBC Radio Cambridge 96.0Mhz at about 07.20Hrs.  

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2009-02-11 07:59 B30

Jacob is in The Countryman?s Weekly today. Good Luck.

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2009-02-10 18:13 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

http://www.itvlocal.com/anglia/news/?void=284242  

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2009-02-10 17:16 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

Coverage on ITV Local News (Anglia) today. Article is on ITV local website too. Can't get the link at the mo as won't load at work, will put it on here this evening!

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2009-02-10 16:09 braccoboy

Thanks for that jo....should be on Itv Anglia news tonight. Unfortunately no other news at moment have been checking allotments today.

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2009-02-10 09:57 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

Den of 'friends of RSPCA Danaher' has kindly displayed a poster of Jacob at the RSPCA centre and has also given one to the dog warden. They will look out for Jacob.

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2009-02-08 10:11 Cal

I am so sorry to hear that one of your boys is missing, probably a silly suggestion, but have you tried Facebook to leave a message?  I truly hope that he returns home to you all safely very soon.

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2009-02-08 08:13 Capote

Hi so sorry your lovely boy is missing. We are keeping a look out for him on out walks covering the Harlow, Sawbridgeworth area of Essex.

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2009-02-07 22:57 Tracie40ww

I hope that u find him. I know what its like...my thoughts are with you.  Good Luck.  XX

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2009-02-07 16:42 pontsian

Fantastic coverage in the papers. Try and stay strong and positive that you will see him again. I am back home to north essex next week and will definatley be keeping my eyes and ears open for you! Good luck.

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2009-02-07 11:55 Auntie

Probably have but are you  searching using your other dogs? (on lead) they will leave scents he can pick up that will last longer than ours ie Poo and wee they may even call to him. Every time I go to Saffron Walden area I look out for him.

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2009-02-07 11:39 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Great coverage!

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2009-02-07 10:55 BaileyP

Lots of mentions on BBC London 94.9 (radio station) Breakfast Show this morning - JoAnne Goode and Simon Lederman. There must have been at least five mentions in the 3 hour show! Come home soon, Jacob!

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2009-02-07 10:54 alfmar

jon & shelley you are a tribute to all of us who treasure our canine friends.... he has to be found after all of this... we can will him home i'm sure. cross posted to labrador forums (not that you need the publicity now :) )

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2009-02-07 10:31 Mike

Well done on all you are doing to get your boy back. Fantastic publicity and the more eyes you have looking the better.  You have my deepest sympathy having also lost a dog (Monty Sighted) that has not yet been found. I sincerely wish you every success and that Jacob is found soon. I'm sure he will be.

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2009-02-07 10:08 DogLostNina

I to saw Jacob featured on the BBC Breakfast News Show.  I do think thanks should go to Simon Fanshaw a journalist who does the live newspaper reviews who pointed out that there was a full page article that Jacob was missing.  Hope he is a dog lover he maybe a usefull contact to have to let him know what is going on regarding missing nad lost dogs!

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2009-02-07 09:34 Spindle

Wow nearly a full page in the Daily Mail today too well done. Just need him home now.

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2009-02-07 09:21 B30

Also seen Jacob on BBC main news. Well done on getting this great media. Hope it does the trick and gets your boy home XX

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2009-02-07 09:01 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

Its the Mirror that Jacob's story is in. http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2009/02/07/couple-spend-thousands-on-night-vision-goggles-psychic-and-plane-flight-to-find-lost-dog-115875-21103541/

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2009-02-07 08:56 shane2006

Just seen Jacob on BBC Breakfast lets hope it gets him home. 

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2009-02-07 08:47 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

JACOB IS IN THE NATIONAL PAPERS TODAY! FANTASTIC - Jacob and Jon and Shelley's search for him has just (at 8.30am) been mentioned on BBC Main News in the newspaper round up.....was on the laptop so only half listening, didn't catch which paper it was in but as soon as I heard the mention of 'dog' and then 'Jacob' that certainly got my attention!!!  It looked to be virtually a full page article - WELL DONE!

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2009-02-07 08:46 carole

HI There! Just seen the news and there was Jacob's beautiful face! Full page newspaper too! There's no hiding now, Jacob! I do hope that this jogs someone's memory, and that today is the day you get your call! Here's hoping with everything crossed, Carole xx

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2009-02-07 08:32 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Brilliant coverage in the paper, Jacob's mum and dad are doing a fantastic job and show true dedication.  Rooting for the lovely Jacob to be back home with his loving family soon.  Jan x

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2009-02-06 21:29 Bess 'n' Barney's Mum

That is indeed a fab article and Jacob's lovely face at the end of it made me feel so sad - what a gorgeous boy he is, please come home Jacob, you are so sadly missed.   Hope the article does the business, good luck XX

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2009-02-06 21:20 alfmar

that is a fab article...

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2009-02-06 21:09 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

Thanks Catty-sara, you obviously put a link on your post which hasn’t appeared! Here it is guys if any of you want to read it http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1138062/Couple-spend-2-000-plane-night-vision-goggles-animal-psychic-lost-dog.html Once again great coverage! 

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2009-02-06 20:10 catty-sara

Just spotted this on the Mail online, hope it brings results.  Story here

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2009-02-06 20:10 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

Just spoken to Jon, unfortunately no more news or sightings. COME ON JACOB!!! Jon and Shelley been out searching etc today.....just like always, and a friend spent the whole day ringing round all the farms in the area. Really great, all the farmers were already aware of the local celeb 'on the run' and were co-operative in agreeing to check and keep an eye on outbuildings so fantastic there is a huge amount of local support - testament to the hard work Jon, Shelley and Co. are putting in.

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2009-02-06 10:55 Bess 'n' Barney's Mum

Do hope this publicity will help to bring Jacob home, great that he might make the nationals!   Keep safe lovely boy and come home quickly now xx Jotty, thanks for the news about little Scrappy, great she's doing well, I'm so pleased.   (Sorry for calling her a little man - I know she's a girl really - must be that 'little boy lost' look she had  lol !)

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2009-02-06 09:18 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

The Nationals have sent out a photographer so could be a goer!

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2009-02-06 08:00 muns

So hoping the stories bring in the sightings and find Jacob

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2009-02-05 23:07 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

Link to local newpaper story - http://www.saffronwaldenreporter.co.uk/content/saffron/news/story.aspx?brand=SAFOnline&category=NewsSaffron&tBrand=HertsCambsOnline&tCategory=newslatestSAF&itemid=WEED05%20Feb%202009%2010%3A39%3A20%3A570

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2009-02-05 21:35 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

Jacob is certainly getting to be the hottest boy in town - coverage in local papers today and the nationals are interested so watch this space! (Bess n' Barneys mum - Scrappy has gone to a new home in Brighton, right near the beach with a lovely doggie friend......I am sure Genie's mum won't mind me updating you! She is doing really well - how great did her story turn out - was obviously fate!).

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2009-02-05 09:54 Bess 'n' Barney's Mum

I've watched Jacob's story from the start and so want to see him safely back with his family, so many dedicated helpers on here for him, I'm sure you'll get your reward.   Come on Jacob, we're all rooting for you, lovely boy xx Genie's Mum, I hope Jacob's people won't mind me using his page to ask you how Scrappy is getting on?   Hope he is doing well, dear little man.

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2009-02-05 09:29 Genie's mum

Muns is right he will feel threatend and hunted, I wouldn't let anyone go to check out the sightings of Genie, I had to do it because I knew she would only come to me, even when I caught her my husband came over to us and she really barked at him and pushed herself into me. Like I said before check out sightings quietly and calm, loads of people charging through the fields is not going to make him feel safe. He will be hungry, take smelly food and play on the hunger. Get all the wonderful voulunteers to do the leaflets and posters so you can be free to answer the phone, I spent lots of time on the internet posting on every dog forum I could find, looking up and phoning every local service that may have people out and about, police, postmen milkmen, council workers, schools. Then I drove around the area checking out footpaths, bridleways, stables. I went down farm tracks and private lanes just trying to think if I was a dog where would I hide, sleep and feed. Go to where the last sighting was and follow any tracks, bridleways etc see if there are any familiar footprints left in the snow.

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2009-02-04 22:37 Lankeela

Just heard about Rowan, and it made me think about Jacob.  Miracles do happen. 

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2009-02-04 21:14 DogLostAngus

Lots of good advice going on here, please take a moment to look at Rowan (ID16250) reunited today, 7 weeks on the run, he hadn't been spotted for weeks and then last night that all important call, and today he his safe and home. Keep strong and positive. x

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2009-02-04 20:49 Corbiere

It does sound as if Jacob is being sensible and staying in the countryside and not straying near the M11 which is good news - and I agree that big search parties may well just make him run further in the wrong direction. I would make small flyers and take them round to every village school  to hand out as the kids are coming out in the  afternoon - kids in such areas are ususally driven to school and can look out for Jacob on the way.  Also leave flyers in every village pub, and if poss for this Sunday on the tables by the entrances in the churches, if the vicar will allow it. Farm shops and of course the village shop/PO are excellent places too for leaving flyers. There are quite a few little 'office clusters' in villages round that way - I know there is one in Great Barfield, up behind the church, with small businesses in a converted farmyard. Leafleting places like that is good too... Just blitz that while area between SW and Thaxted!

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2009-02-04 17:08 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

Bumped up due to radio coverage. Shelley and Jon, it must be so frustrating for you but as you can see from all the comments on Jacob's page here, you have a lot of support.....all waiting for that next sighting or even better the call. It will come.....it will seem like forever waiting but it will happen.

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2009-02-04 16:36 alfmar

hi shelley and jon i know this feeling so well and it is a living nightmare i know it consumes your whole life 24/7. what muns says makes perfect sense and if you can find some strength from within and try this low key tactic it may just work.it is very possible that he does feel hunted and he will hide until it feels safe to come out again.      can't put into words how much i want to see him home.((((((((big hug for you both)))))))) xx  

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2009-02-04 13:05 muns

This may sound completely mad to you but I have been thinking about Jacob and looking at his photos he striked me as a fairly timid dog and I am wondering if all the people searching are worrying him and he is hiding away. Therefore maybe leaving some feed stations in the area and checking them quietly a couple of times a day and letting him settle into the area and play a waiting game for a few days may make him more secure and sightings might come in. This is, I realise, an alien action when all you want to do is get out and hunt for him but I am just thinking he may feel hunted and need a much lower key quieter approach. Just some thoughts and as always you know him best...

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2009-02-04 12:21 Lankeela

Still watching and waiting, hope the media coverage brings some news.

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2009-02-03 22:04 braccoboy

Monday 3rd Feb 10pm Hi everyone Thanks so much to you all for taking the time to write your encouraging stories and experiences , and for the advice about being reunited with your dogs, we really needed that - to know this can and does end happily is altogether lifting our spirits especially as when the sightings come in you automatically beleive in your heart that this nightmare (and is IS a nightmare) is going to end very soon.Twice now we've thought this, heart racing driven at mach 90 to get to the place, only our hopes to be dashed. Still nothing to go on, we've scoured the area these past 3 days since the sighting on Saturday with help of our fab friends, but absolutely come up with blanks. 2 friends have gone ahead and sought the help of Pea Horsely and animal communicator, I am hoping some good can come of that. All we can do now is carry on living in Groundhog day, whereby the car/and fields/woods become our office each day. Good news is that our local newspapers are running articles on Jacob's dissapearance, and we truly hope that those who haven't seen the (many) posters and flyers everywhere will put 2 and 2 together and come up with 4. He has also had airtime recently this week on the radio, lastly on Heart FM We're also trying to gain tv time now with Anglia, and friends are trying GMTV as apparently they seem short on news apart from the snow ! We started to think that maybe someone has started to feed him, unknowing that he has a home somewhere. By feeding him, I mean as in from a distance, oh that poor dog, look he's so thin....of course he will then be staying in one particular area knowing their is food to be had ??? I don't know what else to think, why if we (and friends) are drivng the surrounding areas round and roud, walking on foot through woods and farmland every single day have none of us seen him. I find it strange to be truthful, but do realise the vast area we live in - being so rural there are lots of places safe to hide away and not be seen even if you aren't trying. <sigh> Well, that's all for now, here's hoping the newspapers or Pea can shed light onto his whereabouts...we're getting desperate now, we want him back, he's OURS and alongside that we want normal life to resume...hell I even get excited about the weekly shop these days as it's my only entry in normailty !   Thanks again everyone, Shelley x    

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2009-02-03 21:55 Doglovinglou

Hi there,
I'm so sorry to hear about Jacob, i've been following your search since it was featured on the Cold Wet Nose Blog and i signed up to just to offer my support. Unfortunatly i'm to far out to help out with the search and beleive me i wish i could be of help. I can only imagine the pain your going through right now. I registered mainly to post this message and i hope you don't mind but i posted a message on a Dog website i'm on called Dogster asking for any people near or in Saffron Walden to keep an eye out.

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2009-02-03 15:44 muns

Hi Shelley and Jon
 How is it going? Any more news on your lovely boy?

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2009-02-02 23:03 Dee

Hi Shelly & Jon, Good to hear there has been a positive sighting of Jacob, this can only be good news. Although we are too far away to help (Germany) you are still in our thoughts, hoping and praying Jacob returns to you soon. Take Care Dee & Spins ( furbabies) xxx

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2009-02-02 00:31 jimi

So glad there has been a sighting of Jacob - I've been following his story and I'm sure you will be reunited with him soon, especially if you take it gently.  Genie's Mum's advice is the best I've seen for a long time and an inpsiration.  Hope it will bring you help and luck. xxx

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2009-02-01 23:47 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

WOW Genie's mum that is a great account of what happened and lots of brilliant advice for Jacob's family, who are doing a fantastic job with the help of great DL helpers.  Come on handsome Jacob we are all rooting to see you back home with your mum and dad.  Good luck everyone, fingers crossed for you all.  'THANK YOU' Genie's mum.  Jan x

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2009-02-01 22:32 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

Thanks so much Genie's mum for your post to Jacob's mum and dad, I know it will be a help to them. You nearly had me in tears at your account of 'Genie's story', it bought back all those memories and the lovely cuddle I had from Genie when I met her afterwards.....the local superstar as she was by then! Come on Jacob........give yourself up to your mum and dad. We're all waiting for you. x

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2009-02-01 21:25 muns

Are there many ditches-it sounds like your boy is moving 'unseen' via maybe a network of ditches and hence the few sightings-he is cannier than you expected. I believe this is often a pattern to their 'travels' Good luck-I hope the snow brings easier tracking. You are getting closer now.

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2009-02-01 21:16 DogLostAngus

This sounds like a promising break through with this credible sighting, as others have said the snow may be an aid to you in tracking any footprints that you may find, and you may be able to re scent any areas that you find his tracks, good luck for tomorrow  xx

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2009-02-01 21:08 Julie B

I have been watching Jacobs page on a daily basis.  You are doing a fantastic job in looking for him.  Stay positive and before too long I am sure you will have your boy home with you where he belongs.

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2009-02-01 20:56 Jarvis Cocker

Too far away to help in the search for the lovely Jacob but check on his page every day, I  am thinking about him and do hope that he is home with you soon.

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2009-02-01 20:45 Teddys Mum - Area Volunteer, West London

Snow is actually very good. If you look for paw prints and see no human footsteps then follow them. It is easy to see a lone dog and the snow makes tracking so much easier. Although he will bed down in his den, he will also be out for food.  Good luck...judy

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2009-02-01 20:20 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

Great there has been another sighting and fantastic that you got the radio coverage......I'm going to listen to it once I have posted this! You may already be doing this but plot the sightings on a map.....I know there's only been 2 or 3 so far but still do it, you will see a pattern as the sightings increase. Good that yesterdays sighting is in similar area to the possible sightings around the water tower. I without doubt don't have to say this as you are doing fantastic, but keep the posters going in this area.......as the very kind lady who called yesterday showed, the posters are vital. Jacob has probably found himself a 'safe place' within this area now. As the sightings come in you will be able to pin point a more precise area of his movements......then can revisit scenting, with the view of using a trap if needed. It may not feel like it but you are getting closer! P.S. The Springer in the ditch - was it just being walked or was it an RTA?  

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2009-02-01 19:50 braccoboy

Sunday 1st Feb 7.44pm Hi All THANK YOU for all of your words and stories of encouragement, we really appreciate all of them, and they give us real hope of a happy ending to this absolute nightmare. We had a sighting yesterday, in Purton End, near to Debden. A lady drove past our poster on the crossroads, then 100yards ahead saw Jacob ambling in the big ditch on the side of the road. She travelled up a few hundred yards more and saw another poster whereby she phoned us. We were there 5 or 6 monutees later, but unfortunately Jacob was nowhere to be seen. Luckily we had 3 cars of helpers yesterday, and we literally were over the area on foot and in cars like a bad rash. Still out at 11pm - but no joy sadly. We did have a bit of worry on the sighting as one of the helpers saw at almost the same place on her driving past, a liver and white Springer in the ditch, our hearts dropped thinking this was the dog our caller saw. Jon called this lady to recall what she saw, she was very smart, knew what she had seen and said it defintely wasn’t a Springer, nor red Stetter or JR, she knew her dogs, maybe not that she knew what A Bracco was, but the dog she saw was taller, short haired, gangly legs, young looking, and orange and white, nothing like a Springer. This put our minds at rest for the most part, and that the ’fake’ sighting from the strange shifty guy of last week, could well have been a real sighting, especially as the areas were really closeby. Today, nothing, we’ve had a sprinkle of snow, nothing heavy so far. we’re not sure we wan’t snow, or not, would it help us to see him, bring him out, or send him into his ’den’ - i’m unsure. A good result was that a friend of ours who also has a Bracco managed to somehow pull strings and have Jacob’s story and plight on the Radio 1 and BBC Radio Essex news bulletins - we heard them and it was really quite surreal to hear your dog being on national radio ! You can hear it here http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/p0021cmh If you click the link, it’ll open BBC real player for BBC Essex and start this particular programme from the beginning...the news is the first thing you here, his appeal is in the news bulletin so you only have to listen to 3 or 4 mins of the programme to hear it, listen directly after the report of ?800, laptop and jewellery stolen from a house We truly hope someone will spot him soon, or suddenly realise they’ve seen him and call us. We so want him back, he is sorely missed by us and we cannot function properly without our boy being here. It sounds stupid I know, but well he is a missing’furchild’ to us...we won’t rest until he’s home.   Again THANK YOU to everyone willing our Jacob home, we are so grateful for you all being here for us Shelleyx  

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2009-02-01 17:36 Leona*

Ive been following Jacobs story since day one, oh how I hope you get this beautiful lad home, dont give up hope, hes so distinctive he will turn up. Keep strong xx

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2009-02-01 16:02 alfmar

keep it going like day one...... you will get him home!!! and make sure you are eating you must keep your brains sharp xx

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2009-02-01 00:00 Genie's mum

http://www.doglost.co.uk/Page.aspx?data=pzp8JrdCfxmOYLL7ThMH8cgDIBGNb_3527O0VXDwo%2f3iFdF5GXNTxJvs%2faBUGhtNjYx Hi my little girl was stolen last year and after escaping the evil people that took her she was then living rough, and I can promise that every emotion your feeling I have been through. You look to be doing everything you can and I know when the weather is like this you can't sleep. When Genie was missing I sobbed all night when it rained, she goes into shock when she gets wet and shivers uncontrolably, I thought she would die of shock, but everyone kept assuring me that her instincts would kick in she would do everything to survive, and they did. She had found a concrete pipe for shelter, near a stream for water and was eating pigeons and berrys. Your boy will survive because thats what dogs are designed to do, and the time will come when you get that important phone call. Ours was 6am on a sunday morning after checking out every single sighting in parts of Essex I had never heard of, my husband had resorted to sleeping in the car in a cafe car park next to the A13 so he could just drive when we got a call (and we got called out to every stray dog in Essex) The phone call came and immediatly we knew it had to be her although we had had no realistic sightings since the day she was taken, and we knew she had been clipped by a car so there was a big chance she was injured or worse. Dashed to the sighting where the caller had waited for us and we quietly searched the area. I had remembered to take two metal dog bowls with me and some biscuit as I thought that the sound of that rattling was familiar to being fed and would tug on the tummy instead of calling her name and scaring her off, when I saw her although instinct is to scream I stayed calm and my instinct was to get down lower than her so she didn't feel threatend, I layed on the ground and slowly extended a handfull of food towards her she started eating the food so I slid the food bowl towards her as she started eating that I stroked her on the back and she realised it was ok and threw herself at me. I hope this will give you some comfort and help. When you check out sightings look for signs, we found footprints, poo and feathers which we tracked straight to where she was sitting. He will be looking for warmth this weather so try to go out at first light and look around any buildings in the area that may have heating oulet vents or any sheds or buildings with access, when searching try to stay quiet and use smelly food as bait instead of your voice, he will have turned ferrel by now and beyond the stage where he will come running back you need to think wild hungry wild animal. If you find him but can't catch him then trapping is the best thing I have a trap if you can't get one local. At this stage just keep his profile high, we had 8ft banners made with doglost web site our phone number and her photo we put these up on the A13 and A127 so it got all those commuters and it was the banners and posters that got us that important sighting. As you know dawn and dusk is when they are out and about so inform postmen and milkmen who are likely to be walking the streets at those hours I hope this has helped. Best of Luck. xx

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2009-01-31 12:52 jeepsmi

I lost my Boxer for a while in Feb 2 years ago. Boxers are not known for their intelligence, but he survived ok. The big thing (according to my vet) is dehydration, and this time of year there is a hell of a lot of water around. Dogs will eat droppings from other animals as well as grass and other vegetation plus of course whatever they can scavenge. If you think about it, a fox can survive in the wild, well so can a dog. I was convinced I would never see my boy again, but we kept looking and thank God, we found him. Have faith,keep postering everywhere you can, and I'm sure you will get him back. We found our boy because I took posters to the local sorting office, the postmen photocopied them (unknown to us at the time) and put them through doors with the mail. Someone saw our boy at 6am and rang the police, who were helping us too, and they rang us.

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2009-01-31 12:11 alfmar

it is going to be alright. it doesn’t feel like it now but it will be... read this link please and maybe something in there will help you.   re united 15622 http://www.doglost.co.uk/Page.aspx?data=nijheM%2f%2f0F2OYLL7ThMH8cgDIBGNb_3527OmhIVuot4CHZF5GXNTxJvs8tCyM1xUQNZ

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2009-01-31 10:42 DogLostOwl

Most dogs who are living on their wits after going missing do adapt well to their situation and start acting feral, but they normally revert to domestic behaviour once they are caught and brought home. They usually spend several days just eating and sleeping.

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2009-01-31 08:26 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

Shelly, I totally understand your worries, I really do. I have emailed ’Genie’s mum’, Genie is the lurcher who was stolen and then out loose for 6 days, I mentioned her in an earlier post...I am sure she will give you an account of her own personal experience and how Genie survived out there and how she was caught. Stay strong, we are all thinking of you and willing Jacob home. Genie’s page (ID 14614) http://www.doglost.co.uk/Page.aspx?data=pzp8JrdCfxmOYLL7ThMH8cgDIBGNb_3527O0VXDwo%2f3iFdF5GXNTxJvs%2faBUGhtNjYx

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2009-01-30 22:46 muns

My recent experience of a long term missing dog is Bubbles and she was the last one to want to go outside before being lost and has quickly reverted to this behaviour after her capture. She fed herself very well and survived very cold temperatures after Christmas. They are a lot hardier than we imagine. I guess they revert to their ancestors and hunt rabbits, rats, etc I hope you get some more sightings soon. It is very unnerving but try not to think of the worst scenarios. As it gets colder do you think he may move closer to people? This is ultimately what Bubbles did-not close enough to catch but to get attention and feeds! There are so many places a dog can hide up and get warmth that we cannot even access. Broken boards at bottom of sheds and barns make doorways for them, Dutch barns etc Still praying for you all! x

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2009-01-30 21:26 braccoboy

Friday 30th Jan 8.05pm Hi all, Thanks for the comments and advice. Been out before dawn and still out at dusk, we just cannot find our boy, he's nowhere to be seen. We're worrying like crazy about his ability to survive. Bracco are very intelligent dogs, but also are very different in mentality to lots of other breeds that may well become 'feral' easier and more quickly. Jon and I worry for the fact he may not be eating. It's something praying on our monds and worries us that it may be the difference between surviving or not. The main problem he faces here is the fact we are very rural, this is not somewhere he can scavenge for take outs or readily loot dustbins. This is agricultral ground, open farmland and woods. What would he eat. Would he eat rabbits, I just don't know - fir the first thing, would he catch them ? hmmmm We are maybe getting snow, maybe the weather will draw him out of a hiding place he may be using to keep warm, we just don't know. We worry for his wellbeing, the talk of people saying he will be feral now, well I just don't know ebough of others experiences of this to know how I feel if Jacob would be at this point of leaving domesticity. We're hoping and praying for a sighting, the one at the P.O seems to be a huge 'fake' - we wasted hours there yesterday that could have been spent looking elsewhere, but I guess it means we've searched further out too. Jo Thanks for putting our lovely boy on Page 1 and on the alert, means heaps. SO need that 2nd sighting now. Any thoughts on this survival behaviour would be very welcomed from anyone gone through this, or knows how dogs react. Jacob (by the way) has never been a great eater, may well be his making now. Thanks all Shelley x

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2009-01-30 11:21 muns

I rang a phsycic when ou dog was stolen some years ago and she was incredibiy accurate when we got the dog home and filled in the missing bits with finderMaybe you should try working from home to sightings today and as Jotty says try and lay a scent trail to help him. Also I agree that a stranger has less chance than you of getting near him and not to worry about that too much. You are getting closer, even if it doesn’t feel like it. You must be exhausted but glad to see posted because I was starting to worry you really had been arrested with the  night vision gear!!

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2009-01-30 10:51 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

Shelley,   As Jacob has been out for a several days now, chances are he would be difficult to catch ? that?s why we advise the ?think dog? approach which I know was explained in the info I sent you, therefore this strange man probably wouldn?t have much luck in catching Jacob, even if he stumbled right upon him ? again unlikely given the vast area and the amount of time you?ve been out and not seen him. So don?t worry about him too much, great the PO lady managed to get his details though ? seems a bit strange just to sit there outside?.but then some people are strange!! Also, re the people not calling, like you say they may have no appreciation of the nightmare you are going through, and also some people have no concept how the sightings of the missing dog in a situation like Jacob?s are crucial and help the owner immensely. But it sounds like you have massive local support so thankfully these silly people are a minority.   How close is the water tower area and also the area that he has been found in before that the animal communicator mentioned to home? Are they near enough to scent from there to home?   Like the animal communicator said, the best times to go out looking are dawn and dusk??that?s when Jacob is most likely to try and catch his food; there will be lots of bunnies hopping around!

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2009-01-30 10:14 braccoboy

Friday 30th Jan - new update - 10.10am Just had a call from Jon's Dad re the woman in post office - slightly worrying... The full story materiases in that the lady in post office at Audley end saw a car outside (think teeny tiny post office very rural area) and it was there for some 10 minutes, a MAN sitting in his car. In the end as she thought it strange she locked the PO and went outside to ask what he was doing - he replied "I've seen that dog, the one that's lost" to which lady in PO replied "where", "over near the water tower at Thaxted Road" was his reply. The woman in PO asked him to report hsi sighting by calling the number, to ehich he said yes and was off. She took No. plate of this car and description of man This is worring in that this man did not get out of his car, and would not have been able to see the small flyer that they fitted in the door of the PO from where he was parked. Possibly could be this man is hunting him for the reward ? We're off out now gain to search, fingers crossed we cna find him before someone unscroupulous can. Thanks all Shelley x  

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2009-01-30 09:44 braccoboy

Friday 30th Jan - day 10 We'v been out and about day and night trying to see out boy, right now he is nowhere to be seen. Had a possible (vague) yesterday - the long and shot of itis someone walked into the post office in Audley End, and saw jacob's poster on the door, said "Oh I think I may have seen that dog near the water tower on Thaxted Road"....the lady working in the post office said to call us, she thinks took a flyer, and the woman said she'd ring us. The post office closes at 12 noon, and we only by chance got to know about this possible sighting at 4pm yesterday when the lady who works in the post office by chance saw my hubby's Dad and asked had she called...NO she hadn't - still hasn't. Now, we are targetting that area, not knowing if that is a true sighting, or not. How anyone can be so cruel not to call is beyond me. If she does call I will get the information, and then give her a peice of my mind and ask that all important question - WHY NO CALL ! I guess we have to realise and accept that not all people are 'animal lovers' and therefore bear no concept of how traumatic this crisis is to them (us) We have also had through friends on the Spione group contact with Joanna Hull, a well respected pet communicator/psychic, she thinks she has 'spoken' to Jacob and he is alive, been on a big adventure, is hungry, lonely, and tryig to get home now. She feels he was 'waorried' he was in trouble with Jon for being away so long.He has a hurt left paw according to her feelings. She pinointed the area that she feels he's in or around, it's funny that actually his area is where Jacob when on daytime awol's has been found twice before (she wouldn't have known that) - so it's quite the possibility. Also it's on the circle of him coming home it at the place the "sighting" was at the watertower yesterday. Right now we are vague as to where to be loking other than Audley End area, the Watertower, and of course Joannes specified region. We were out at 5.45am this morning hoping for a sighting as Joanne said to be out early if possible. We just hope he's making tracks back home. That's about all for now, thanks for all your good wishes Shelley x  

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2009-01-29 08:09 alfmar

there is absolutely nothing else that you could be doing........ come on jacob give yourself up and come on home!!! :)

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2009-01-28 23:11 muns

Good to see you have not lost your sense of humour and looking foward to the day when you have Jacob home and you can laugh about the whole episode! What with night vision and web cameras (Sky) doglost is entering a whole new technological era! I keep praying you will get that all important call very soon.

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2009-01-28 21:54 Lankeela

There's a good piece in Our Dogs this week too, saw it on the online version, but will be out Friday.  

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2009-01-28 21:37 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

Wow! Great idea on the night vision gear, I am willing you so much to see the one bit of  'wildlife' you are searching for. Will keep my fingers tightly crossed for you both. Dogs really are very resourceful when they are out loose so have confidence Jacob will be okay out there by himself......a couple of cases in the past highlight what I mean well - an elderly (10yrs+) JRT out for a good few weeks in sub zero temperatures and snow, no sightings at all then one day just 'popped out' from under a hedge in front of a dog walker. Also a lurcher, seen to have been hit by a car after running onto a main A road after escaping from thieves that stole her....was then seen running up the central reservation after being hit but again then nothing, no more sightings. 6 days later owners got a call after a night worker on his way home in the early hours spotted their dog. She'd been living loose for the 6 days and her owners had been working so so hard too, just like you, searching hour after hour and then the call came. It will be your turn soon I am sure. Each day that goes past is a day nearer you are to the call. Is it March's edition of Dogs Today that Jacob is in (which I believe is on sale early Feb?). I will make sure Jacob is bumped up to the top of the listings again when the mag is out. Great the shoots are keeping at eye out......you never know Jacob may hear/smell them and go take a look.....he might think you've sent out the cavalry to catch his dinner for him that night!! We are all thinking of Jacob, and the tremendous efforts you and Jon are going to get your baby home. I wish I had a magic wand at times I really do. x

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2009-01-28 20:36 braccoboy

Hi all   Just a really quick update, we're just back in and have managed to get some night vision mono whatsit's - not cheap and the shop didn't have the right lithium battery so we had to drive round to find one - you'd think for near on ?200 they'd throw in a bloody battery lol ! Still, let's hope that it'll enable us to spot him, it'll hopefully make all the difference tonight when we're out. Last night I was stumbling around as I go 'blind' as as a bat in the dark, so i'm now the proud owner of a posh led headtorch - least when the police arrest me for tresspassing i'll be able to see them !   Ahhh, well, another day goes by, and now it's dark again, I just can't quite apprehend this is still going on, we so want normality back, whatever happened to normal life - Feels strange to be so out of routine. The whole house is upset without our lovely Jacob, the Spins know he's not here, they are all so on edge bless them. I worry so much for Jacob, but all of your stories about how these dogs survive, and survive well, they really make us reliase that yes he can be okay out there, given the elements, he can make it back to us eventually. We just pray it's soon.   I think we owe a huge Thanks to Philippa, for getting us into Dogs Today, Thanks for that Pippa, and a huge Thanks to Kim and Abby for the breed notes too.   All this support is just fantastic, we don't know how we'd cope on our own, I know without your messages of encouragement and ideas we'd have long ago gone to peices.   We're both run down, but hey, it's expected to show somewhere, so we'll get over it and carry on, we have to for Jacob's sake. We can sob and feel sorry for ourselves later, when he's home.   There's a shoot tomorrow, but there are enough people on both who know us and will look out for Jacob, no point us being in the same place. Really right now, without a positive sighting, we are at a loose end as to using the traps etc, it's just we need so badly the second sighting to know he's still in this area. Just wishing for the mobile to ring and it'll be just that.   Also once we get the second sighting, the bitches in season would be a great idea, right now it's too difficult to know where to walk them, he could literally be miles away. <sigh>   Right, must go and get some food before we head off for the night  Thanks again everyone, we'll send you an update soon as we can     Thank YOU from us both x

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2009-01-28 16:40 anita

hi sorry to see jacob not home yet! i"ve put posters in my vets today at buntingford herts! good luck and keep going your doing a great job guys!    

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2009-01-27 23:12 jimi

What a lovely boy!  Do hope he'll be home soon now.  If a trap is used (the hook type) you may need something quite heavy to hang on the hook such as a killed rabbit or heavy piece of cooked boned meat, esp for a large trap which is what Jacob would need.  There are treadle types which the food goes inside. Good luck.  Stay safe Jacob till you are home. xxx 

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2009-01-27 21:05 sarah

Everybody is behind you guys and we are all hoping and praying that he will soon be back home, safe and well and where he belongs.  You know that we are all here for you and when you need help, we will all be there.
Keep your strength up and keep positive, he cannot be far away from you.
Sending you all our positive thoughts and love
Sarah

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2009-01-27 20:57 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

Thanks almar, this would certainly be an avenue worth exploring but unless there have been more sightings today (which I hope there has), there has just been the one sighting of Jacob in a very vast area so would be a bit tricky at the mo. If only we could narrow down the area he is in owners could concentrate on scenting, leaving food and moving towards using a trap in that location.....so come on Jacob show yourself, give us all a clue!!

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2009-01-27 18:19 alfmar

have you considered setting up a humane trap?...if is being sightedin the same area this will give you an excellent chance of getting him home. if it is set up with some well cooked sausages hanging on the hook he will definately be tempted. xx

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2009-01-27 14:56 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

I am not sure who will be more exhausted once you get Jacob home - Jacob from his great adventure or you, probably you and Jon I reckon!! Did the 3 rangers all see him at the same time or have they seen him on different occasions? If different occasions was it within the same area? Also, (sorry for all the questions!!) but don't suppose they said the dead rabbits were all in one rough area did they (or are they just all over in general)?

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2009-01-27 12:49 braccoboy

Tuesday 12.38 Hi Everyone,   Thanks all for you advice and good thoughts, we really need them ! We've scoured the whole of the Audley End House grounds as well as the surrounding areas, this is no mean feat, these areas are wide, and vast, Jacob could well be holed up there, keeping a low profile - especially as the perimeter of Audley End House is 99% high flint walling, It kind of makes us feel that maybe he feels safer around that area, there is a lot of water there as well as large food source. The rangers did say that there had been a larger amount of dead rabbits around, so maybe he's using them as a food source. We established that yes it was definitely 100% Jacob,- something we needed to do, and between 3 rangers they all said definitely. He is apparently very skinny, those that know him know he is very slight in build anyway so he doesn't have much to lose. So, today we've been out very early and been dominating the area he was spotted and immediate areas closeby. It's so hard to have been so near, but now feeling oh so far, it's 7 days he's been out now, we just want our boy back home where he belongs. We're really waiting on another sighting, have postered more and more posts, lamposts, farms,barns,anywhere we can poster, we have done so. Might consider the bbq smell trick tonight, not sure..... I'll let you know anything else, sightings etc, but I haven't been able to read all of the emails, there's about 397 now ! I know you all care and are with us on getting him back, and I can't tell you how wonderful that feeling is. We just can't wait for the time when I can post a new email and say HE'S HOME ! Be back soon, Thanks everyone from both Jon and I xxxx    

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2009-01-27 00:57 Dee

Popped in a few times today hoping there would be some good news today for Jon & Shelly, fingers tightly crossed here for a result tomorrow and that your beloved boy returns home safe and well. Take Care thinking of you. Dee & The Spins

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2009-01-26 22:56 Lankeela

Great news, hope its not long now before he is back home with you.

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2009-01-26 22:40 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

Thanks Hapsberg for the update.....bumped up due to sighting. Fantastic news you have had a sighting of Jacob Jon and Shelley! Anyone local please keep a lookout in the Audley End area. Does this sighting mean he has crossed under the M11 and railway or is it still the Littlebury Green side? I hope your searching and posters in the area bring more sightings in now. Please do remember the advice on the scenting document I sent you - if you/search party see Jacob you must 'think dog'. He may not come to you as he would do normally......so no eye contact, low voices, low movements. Do not approach him, but if anything walk away....as difficult as that will be, he has got to trust you again. Approaching him will risk him bolting. Other owners in similar circumstances found lying on the floor to be a success too! Keeping my fingers crossed your search tonight is a success and with more posters/locals aware etc, the sightings will keep coming and it won't be long before Jacob is back. Come on Jacob, time to come home now boy. x

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2009-01-26 17:16 muns

Oh what a relief to know wherabouts to look! Do SO hope you will have him home very soon  x

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2009-01-26 17:13 Jarvis Cocker

So pleased to hear that there has been a sighting at last, fingers crossed for you, hope he is home soon.

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2009-01-26 16:48 Hapsberg

He has been spotted!! There is currently a search party in the Audley End area following a positive sighting there.  The people who saw him have said that Jacob is no longer wearing his collar and is looking very skinny. Fingers crossed that they find him.

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2009-01-26 11:39 Lankeela

Have the local radio/newspapers done anything on Jacob?  This reaches a lot more people.  Also with a breed like this get people to keep checking the rescue homes in person, as they may have him logged as who knows what.  Everything still crossed for a good result.   

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2009-01-26 10:22 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

I know it must be so difficult.....all your hard work and no sign of Jacob. But you need to 'recharge your batteries' as muns says or you'll burn yourselves out and then when the sightings come in it will be even more hard work. With the area being fairly vast and very rural Jacob could easily stay tucked up in safety I would imagine, without being seen, sometimes its a matter of time. As much as that is not what you want to hear I'm sure, and you want him home NOW (who wouldn't!), sadly the dogs have no concept of the worry and anguish they put their owners through while they are out there having a great adventure! Their 'survival skills' kick in and they find somewhere safe, near food and water (and there's lots of that at the mo!) and cope far better than you or I would ever imagine! That said, they are equally as happy to slip back in to domestic life and their home comforts when they are back.....so Jacob will be back grunting with content in his duvet! Stay strong, as I know you will. I have added Jacob to the list to be included in Countrymans Weekly mag - DL gets some space to appeal for missing dogs in it each week.

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2009-01-26 10:09 carole

HI There,I keep checking for news of Jacob, and can't believe that no-one has spotted him/rescued him yet. You will get him back I am sure of it; just keep positive; there ARE a lot of dog lovers out there who will be desperately keeping an eye out for him . We are too far away, but just keep positive, and the phone by your side !!  

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2009-01-26 08:44 muns

Maybe take a breather today and recharge your batteries? You must have covered a great area with posters. Maybe your reward ought to be emphasised..still in my thoughts and prayers. x

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2009-01-26 08:22 braccoboy

  Hi All,   I would just like to thank each and everyone of you for the support we have recieved so far....we really are overwhelmed with it.   Still no joy overnight i'm afraid....we are both exhausted, and are getting really worried that there have been NO sightings at all....very strange. Lets hope a new week brings good news.   Thanks again everyone   Jon 

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2009-01-26 02:22 Dee

Hi Shelly & John, Wishing & praying with all my heart for Jacob's speedy return, you must be out of your mind with worry. Thinking of you and wishing for good news in the am.   Love and (((((((HUGS))))))))) D and the spins XX  

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2009-01-25 22:43 muns

Know you must be totally exhausted hunting for Jacob, but is there any news today?

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2009-01-24 22:09 muns

Good luck for tomorrow Shelley and all helpers. Jacob is in our prayers. Just keep doing what you are doing and I am sure you will get a break through.

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2009-01-24 21:14 braccoboy

Thanks very much Gemsie for postering those area's. Someone said to me today about a shop that's well used in Barley ?? I'll try to get to that tomorrow time willing. Keep up the good work Shelley

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2009-01-24 21:10 braccoboy

Saturday 9.05pm   Hi All many Thanks to everyone for their kind thoughts and for postering their area's, we have to keep our boys profile high, just in case someone has him. Still no real sightings, just a farmer that thinks he saw Jacob on Wednesday not long after he'd first gone missing. We all spent the whole of today (20 of us) searching through woods and feilds where the farmer thought that he's seen Jacob. Nothing seen by any of those taking part in the search, which has been very hard to take, and now as it's dark and freezing out, we find ourselves waiting for light agian to restart the search. I think we have about another 12-15 people tomorrow, but we'll concentrate on spending most of this manpower in postering further afield and flyers through doors. Someone just has to have seen Jacob, they just have to. we're missing him like crazy, the house isn't the same without him <sigh> Still, we have to carry on, and will never give up, anyone who has him should be quaking in their boots as his profile is getting higher and higher by the day thanks to the people and networking we have in place. It really does make you smile to know there are lots of good people in this cruel world. Thanks to everyone locally and nationally from Jon and I for the help and postering, means heaps, and I am hoping in my heart it'll lead to us getting him back safe and sound really soon. Will update you all tomorrow, keep our boy in your prayers and goof thoughts please Shelley x    

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2009-01-24 18:20 muns

Can't get this lovely lad out of my mind. Any news?

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2009-01-24 18:07 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

Thanks Anita!

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2009-01-24 15:12 anita

Hi Just wanted to say keep strong and good luck this weekend  serching with all those great spin and bracco owners! I put posters up in my pub  and spread the word around! Anita Martin

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2009-01-24 13:29 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

Thanks so much Gemsie! Have emailed you the A4 poster and flyers.....the flyers may be useful if any of your customers want to take one away with them. x

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2009-01-24 09:35 Gemswin

HI Am placing posters in and around the Newport area and my Saddlery in Clavering , in case any horse riders sight him. I will also poster the Barley/ barkway area. I love this breed, fingers crossed for his safe return.  

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2009-01-24 08:40 muns

I agree totally with all Jotty has said below. In yesterday's weather he is going to be somewhere very sheltered. Wishing you every success today and I am starting a prayer chain for Jacob. So glad you have so many helpers-it lifts the spirits as well as increases awareness and area.

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2009-01-24 00:44 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

Great to hear you will have an army of helpers over the weekend. As I have said before, you really are doing great and I keep checking in hoping for a sighting or even better news to know he's home. He may be lying low at the moment, sometimes it does take a few days for the sightings to come in. Looking at the map, as I don't know that area myself, there seems to be several wooded areas - so plenty of places for Jacob to shelter in and hide away. I will be keeping my fingers crossed for you all tomorrow. x 

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2009-01-23 23:23 braccoboy

Friday 11.20pm Still nothing to report. We were lucky enough today that Jon went up in a small plane and viewd a birds eye view of the area he's been lost in, they were low enought to see very clearly, and he is nowhere in sight. We were gutted. Tomorrow we have 20 Spinone/Bracco people coming to help mass search. we just hope the dogs and the people searching can turn up and find him safe, otherwise we are going to be really worried. We have the same Sunday too, only not so many people, but every extra body helps increase the search and widens the possibilities. Be so wonderful to have him back in his duvet, all grunty with content. Nite all, will report tomorrow x 

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2009-01-23 14:10 muns

Hopefully while you are getting soaked and frozen he is tucked up somewhere nice and warm! I know we spent days freezing looking for Bubles with no sign and then found later she had been in one of her sheltered haunts. So hoping for some definite sightings for you very soon.

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2009-01-23 13:35 Lankeela

I keep checking for news, fingers crossed for a good result soon.

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2009-01-23 11:20 braccoboy

Friday 11.15am Still out looking this morning, just back to print off yet more posters. Nothing sighted, nothing reported as yet. The weather is our greatest obstacle right now, really heavy rain, sleet and it's SO windy here too. I fear for him out there I really do. Fingers crossed for something today, there are so many posters everywhere I have every hope today we'll hear something positive. Back later, thanks for the good vibes, boy we need them. Shelley  

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2009-01-23 07:42 muns

Adverts in ad trader are free to place and I assume you could post in many areas with the various editions they have and maybe some of your local newspapersthis is something you might delegate to someone to action whilst you are out looking. I hope you get some sightings very soon. I know how unnerving this can feel but I assure you its not that unusual either. Sorry too far away to help on ground but sounds like you have a good team of helpers building.

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2009-01-22 23:41 braccoboy

11.40pm Thursday 22nd Thanks again everyone for your afvice and good vibes, we're encouraged this could be early days and he can be found. We've postered to our hearts content, only got back in at just before 11pm, we've covered a lot of ground today with both flyers and posters alike. Someone hopefully will call and say they've seen him, please please..... We're off out again tomorrow, and pleased to say that due to our two breeds being so rare, Spinone and Bracco, many of the wonderful people in those 2 breeds are collectively coming to mass search at the weekend. We want to do all we can to ensure Jacob remains "Too hot to handle" by anyone thinking they can market him i in the wrong hands (oh please not)....any nationwide highlighting ideas are gratefully received. We've tried local radio, and the exchange between groups on the net etc..... Well..... Will update you all tomorrow Hoping for those scatchs at the front door tonight...how wonderful would that be. Thanks again everyone Shelley

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2009-01-22 22:09 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

Hi Shelley, sorry to hear you've no sightings of Jacob yet but as muns says it is still early days (thats meant to be of comfort!).  Now you have blitzed the area with posters hopefully you will get some calls and be able to establish exactly what sort of area he's in and then from there build up a pattern of his movements. You sound like you are working so very hard and doing a sterling job and thats what needs to be done! Funnily enough on my lunchtime walk today with my dog I saw the local Bracco Italiano from round here (think I may have mentioned him to you)......and saw how fast he covered the ground so totally know what you mean with Jacob! Glad you've followed the scenting advice and once the sightings start coming in you can get to work on the scenting in ernest......better prepare yourself to drink a lot!! Other good places to leave posters - post sorting office,  local postie as obviously out early hours. Also as very rural where you are, maybe there are some organised rambling events soon that could keep a look out for Jacob? Glad you've covered the livery yards too as the local horse riders will cover a good amount of ground and have a good view being up a bit higher! We're all keeping our fingers crossed for you and wishing Jacob home very soon. x

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2009-01-22 20:09 muns

It's very early days yet. I am sure some news will be forthcoming soon. You are working very hard and that is all you can do at this time. Like you say-he may just make his way back but you are covering all angles and quickly. Positive thoughts and prayers coming your way for his safe return soon.

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2009-01-22 18:14 braccoboy

Hi All, Thanks so much for all the good wishes and advice. Still no sgn of Jacob, and we've covered a large area today, both on foot through woods and farmland, and then driven round and postered every single village and shops, garages, farms, houses, liveries, schools, village halls, pubs, feed shops etc that w can think of. I have a feeling that Jacob has gone on quite a journey and travelled some huge distance, the sheer fact that he's not been seen is slightly unnerving. I just hope it's a question of time, and people geting to see the posters and reading the flyers through their doors and then thinking 'aha', or seeing him afterwards. This house feels empty without him, fingers crossed he might be on his way back, and we'll get a knock/scatch at the door tonight. Jo, we've done all that you said, the lemonade bottle was bursting (!) fingers crssd the scent works tonight, but it's forecasting 2" of rain here :-( We'll be driving around again tonight, and back out tomorrow Will keep up to date as best we can tomorrow.Thanks again Shelley  

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2009-01-22 13:35 braccoboy

Hi everyone, thank you all for your help and advice, Jacob is still missing and we are still out looking for him,
Jon and Shelley

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2009-01-22 09:42 alfmar

posters are the best thing you can be doing.........i cannot emphasize that enough!!!. make sure you tell postmen binmen and anyone else working in the area he went from..........they are there and often see things others don't. contact your local paper and tv/radio station............try and get them involved........... but definately put an advert in pets section lost and found with a photo and offer a reward. treat every day like day one and poster poster poster........... i don't know the area but if any of the following applies do it......... poster retail parks, supermarkets,train stations,bus stops/stations,petshops,public toilets,poo bins,schools,clubs,leisure centres,golf clubs,stables,farms.............. just get as many up as you can........... stop everyone you walk past and make them aware of what what has happended. i know it is like looking for a needle in a haystack.......... but the posters will give you much better odds of finding him......... they really work!!!. i wish you all the luck in the world.........and keep updating the site......the more effort you put in the more people will want to help you ((((((((((xxxxxxx)))))))))))

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2009-01-22 09:18 muns

So hoping this lovely boy turns up quickly-hoping weather will make him seek friendly shelter-good luck today. Thoughts and prayers with you. x

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2009-01-22 09:12 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

Hi Shelley, thanks for the update. You're doing great, hopefully once the posters and flyers are circulated today you'll get some sightings or even better a call from someone having taken Jacob in......good luck today, I hope the weather improves for you.....not too great at the mo!

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2009-01-22 07:03 braccoboy

Hi All Thank YOU to everyone offering help and advice, we can't thank you all enough. We've just had another drive round, it's still dark, and worst still cold, wet and windy. We're now getting increasingly worried of course. We've got our posters and flyers ready so will get those distributed far and wide today. We have lots of people offering to help too, so that is good. As soon as it's light we'll be back out looking. I phoned Dog warden, all vets yesterday, so hoping that maybe someone will have taken him in in the night and we'll hear early morning. Fingers Crossed. I should make folks aware that his collar was quite loose so may have come off. Otherwise it's a beige snakeskin effect with brass tags with vet and our no's on it. Thank you Shelley        

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2009-01-21 22:22 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

Thanks Jan. I have forwarded the poster and flyers to owner 'braccoboy'. Will also circulate them to helpers and contacts in the area to alert them that Jacob is missing.

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2009-01-21 22:14 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

A4 and smaller posters now done and emailed to SE Co-ordinator's to forward onto owners, other Co-ordinators and any helpers in the area.  Good luck.  Jan x If anyone is able to help with the posters please let us know by posting on here or amailing admin@doglost.co.uk and various size posters can be emailed to you.  Thanks x

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2009-01-21 22:09 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

Spoken to owner who is still out searching for Jacob. Jacob ran off after a herd of deer earlier today.....he goes at quite a speed and covers a good amount of ground so could have got quite a distance away owner feels. Initially he headed, from Littlebury Green, in the Elmdon direction but he could have quite easily looped round either way so may have then been heading in the complete opposite direction. Owner has been searching the area extensively but as yet no sign of him. Jacob does know the area well and is a very clever boy so hopefully he may find his way home. Have advised owner on scenting and sent detailed instructions, he is also leaving the gate open so Jacob has access to the garden and advised to leave article of clothing with scent on near the gate. Jacob went missing in similar circumstances about a year and a half ago and after 14hrs missing he found his way home and 'knocked' on the door at 3am (see I told you he was a clever boy lol!)......lets hope its a repeat of that again and he is home safe very soon. Have stressed the importance of postering around the area, especially as at the moment we don't  know which area he is in. Owner has got people coming to help search/poster tomorrow but if anyone is local, if you could poster in your area that would really be such a great help and very much appreciated. 

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2009-01-21 21:45 Lankeela

Nearest Hunt Kennels:

Puckeridge Hunt

2, Kennels Cottage, Brent Pelham, Buntingford, Hertfordshire SG9 0AT
Tel: 01279 777241

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2009-01-21 21:44 Lankeela

Details now on easterndogscene. Suggest you contact any local hunt kennels, as to the lay person he may look like a hound. 
Hope he is just resting somewhere and will show himself when he has recovered.

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2009-01-21 21:44 Jo - Area Co-ordinator, Essex

Sorry to see lovely Jacob is missing braccoboy. Just tried calling you to advise on scenting and your search, left a message with my number so you can give me a call. In the meantime I will email you some scenting instructions but please do call back and I will advise on whats the best approach for Jacob's circumstances etc.  

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2009-01-21 21:44 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Owner, sorry to see lovely Jacob is missing.  Thanks for registering his details on DL, we will do all we can to help you in your search.  Brilliant you have supplied photo/s of him, especially with him being a breed not commonly seen.  You need to poster poster poster the area as much as possible, we cannot stress enough the importance of the postering.  Posters can be printed by selecting Dog Poster 1 just above Dog Information (you must be logged in).    Contact DW's, rescues, vets and leave a poster (you can find vets in the area by clicking on the logo right hand side just underneath Latest Missing photo).  Dogs can be rehomed after 7 days, try and visit rescues do not rely on phone calls alone.  Great he is Chipped do contact the Chip Co and report him missing and check your details are up to date.  Please update us on who has been contacted i.e. DW's etc and if you have started postering.  You can leave a comment by selecting  Add a comment  just above Comments.  Good luck and hope he is found soon.  Jan x

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