Reunited: Liver & White English Springer Spaniel Male

  • Dog ID 17075
  • Status Reunited
  • Registered 21 Feb 2009
  • Name ALF
  • Gender & Breed Male English Springer Spaniel
  • Age Older Adult
  • Colour liver & white
  • Marks & Scars Missing front bottom tooth
  • Tagged Unknown
  • Microchipped Unknown
  • Tattooed Yes
  • Date Lost 15 Feb 2009
  • Where Lost Luton.
  • Lost In Region South East
  • Lost In Post Area LU4
  • Date Reunited
  • Other Info
  • Listed By Jayne - Founder Doglost.
  • Views 1660
  • ALFPoster Image
  • ALFExtra Image

 

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DogLostReynard
Quite right Spaceman this ’star’ picture is too important to be used without permission, bad manners I think doglost has the good manners to ask ...but just goes to show how wonderful the reunion photo of  Em and Alf was,,,,very special..
Thank you.xxxLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
john
I posted the following on ItsASpringThing.
There has been some interest in the "star" picture - and the term "exclusive" has been mentioned by two doggy organisations.

It has already been copied and used on a number of websites without permission - which I’ve dealt with. So, to protect it, I’ve temporarily disabled the links to the pic and the slide show.

Emma and I want the "star" pic to be used wisely and with maximum impact in the interest of dogs.

It’s also been mentioned on another thread that it has special interest to ST - I agree.

I did say to Jayne that any DogLost helpers (or their friends!) can email me and I’ll provide a link. I’m not trying to stop anyone enjoying the pics - I just don’t want them copied and overexposed before decisions are made.
John
gll@f2s.com
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Jan S
Really sad we can no longer access that lovely little film, any way we can have another viewing ?   Love to Alf by the way xLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
SallyR
Thank you very much Jarvis I will look forward to it :)Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Jarvis Cocker
Sally, I passed the link on to my friends so that they could enjoy the reunited pictures with the lovely music but they said that they could not view it either, I have just had a look and there seems to be a problem with the web site, I hope it is resolved and you can see it soon.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
SallyR
I couldnt log onto the web to see the reunited video! I would love to see it.   Welcome home Alf and well done Emma and all concernedLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Leona*
Goodness, I thought I could look at the photo on the web page for ever, its just so wonderful and heart warming but with the rest Im completely overwhelmed, nose and eyes streaming rather attractively - not!  This is what its all about, welcome home Alf you beautiful boy and thank you for sharing emma xxLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
sukimax
Gosh, Just cried my eyes out, What fantastic pics,  So So So pleased for you,  Just wish everyone could have such a happy reunion, Love sukimax. xxxLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Jumanji - Co-ordinator.South.Yorkshire
Just the most FABULOUS news ! Thankyou so much for sharing the reunited photos with us and they capture the reunion so beautifully. I doubt anyone could watch the clips with out shedding a tear ............just magic ! Well done to all who helped Emma to get this handsome and so precious boy back. Welcome home Alf and PLEASE stay safe from now on xxx PamLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
sussievw
To Alf, from a King Charles to a Springer.
I got home too, I was missing from the 12th February and there is no place like home!
Thanks to Jan and for everyone's support - its good to be home.
Love Rafa. x
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Jarvis Cocker
Just watched the video and pictures of Alf and Emma ( watched it a few times actualy as it was just so lovely to see them reunited and the music was perfect) It was such joy to watch I am passing the link to all my dog loving friends so they can enjoy the moment, give Alf a big hug from me and my Cocker boy Jarvis.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Furlover - Area Co-ordinator, West Yorkshire
I am delighted to see Alf is home and can only reiterate that the picture just sums everything up.  The sheer relief and the love between Emma and Alf is captured at that moment!!      It's been a long, long time since I cried on a Saturday afternoon but at least it was because I was happy. Welcome home Alf ,and am so pleased you have your boy back Emma xxxxxxLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Jan S
Thank you so much for sharing those wonderful pictures. I've watched them twice so far and when I've stopped sniffing and found another box of tissues I'll be watching them again. What a fantastic plus your reunited picture will be on this site, really summing it all up. That bond of love that only other dog lovers can understand. Going to get weepy again, so must go and get those tissues. Welcome home Alf your lovely face is going to become very famous on here and you're so gorgeous. xxLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Bess 'n' Barney's Mum
What a great idea.  There couldn't be a better example of what DogLost is all about.  I thought the first photo was gorgeous, the rest is the icing on the cake.   Stay safe now lovely boy xxLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.
Spoke to Ems last night and she has kindly given us permission to use reunited photos to head the new doglost website when it is complete... Thanks Ems and its a Spring thing will get a prominent mention and link.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
DogLostAngus
Most of the supermarkets are reporting a sales boom on 'Man size tissues' this is one reunion that gives you goose bumps and tears and smiles all in one. Thank you for sharing this with us xxxLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
DogLostAunt Stef - Area Volunteer, West London
WELL DONE everyone just wonderful to see. As Jayne has warned though ..have a whole box of tissues ready when you watch! So pleased for you Emma. Welcome home Alf ,you gorgeous boy. Steph xxLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.
Copy and paste the link and it should work.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
hello janey
I cant view it??? still,,fab news he is safe home ;-)Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West
Em the pics are absoultely fantastic and the music is great.  Alf is one lucky boy to have a mum like you and all the supporters who helped look for him.  Hugs and kisses.  Jan xxxLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.
The photo you?ve already posted has touched a few hearts ? there are a few more tear jerkers!   It?s a 25MB Windows Media file. We?re asking people to download it rather than ?streaming? it off the Web.   John Glen
Spaceman on ST and DLLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.
OMG! more reunited photos taken at the moment...get your hankies out ladies!   http://www.glenlogistics.co.uk/Movie%20Emma.wmvLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
PA
Hi, Im soooo glad you got Alf back safe & sound. Your reunion pic says it all. What a shame that all dogs dont have such loving owners who will go to the ends of the earth to find them. He a beautiful dog. PA.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
catty-sara
I just keep coming back to look at that wonderful picture for the feel-good factor it brings (trying to ignore the tears).  So pleased he's home safe and alright.  xx
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DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West
Every picture tells a story and Em that says it all.  'THANK YOU' for sharing this moment with us, give your lovely boy and extra big hug from us all.  Jan xLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Jennie
I had to register, just to say how happy I am! Well done to all. And what a great picture.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
staceylurcher
That picture has brought me to tears so happy your home safe and well sweetheart xxxxxLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Millys Mum
Just lovely - there's no need for words with a photo like that, mud 'n' all! So, so happy for you all...x
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DogLostHelen - Regional Co-ordinator - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge
WOW The photo says it all Welcome home AlfLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Englishlynn
So pleased for you that Alf is back home,No more shananigans young man.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Jarvis Cocker
So pleased that the lovely Alf is back home with you, give him a big hug from me and my Cocker boy sends big licks.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
nuttynate
hi.the photo says a thousand words in one big hug .so pleased hes home take care xx stephanieLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Bess 'n' Barney's Mum
Swot it's all abaht innit.....us and our best friends.   Stay safe now Alfie xxLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
coltreivers.r.us
Wow! What a great ending and what a great photo. Very clearly shows what you've been through to find him and what it means to have him back. Well done Em and everyone else involved. Muddy hugs all round!!Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Dellab
The photo says it all........Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.
And the photo we have all been waiting for:  The moment Em found Alf!Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
DogLostReynard
Well done Emm ...you did it!!!!
So glad doglost were able to help you and Alfie
Brilliant support and help from the springthing guys.
Welcome home Alfie no more adventures please xxxLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
*em*
thank you everyone from doglost, also a very heart felt thank you to everyone who pulled all the stops out to find Alf from its a spring thing website, Alfs back home where he belongs, slightly dehydrated, lost weight but will be fine, he came out to me when i was alone, as soon as he saw me he run so fast and jumped all over me, his so happy, not had a good sleep yet, he seems to be on a high to be home, apart from myself not being able to leave theroom his in alone, his acting just like normal, chasing the cats lol   again thank you everyoneLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Barney 'n' Ozzie's mum
GREAT NEWS!!!! So pleased for Alf's owners. I've been logging on to DL with a feeling of dread ever since I heard a report on my car radio last night that there had been an accident on the M1 near Luton. Sooooooo relieved that it was nothing to do with Alf. Welcome home beautiful xxxLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
DogLostAngus
Awesome news - will have to wait to hear the full story but SOOOOOOOO Happy for Emma and her amazing team of Springer HuntersLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Blackdog
Brilliant that you've got him, hope he's none the worse for his adventureLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West
Wooo Hooo fantastic logged on looked for him, over the moon to find him in the BLUE, looking forward to the update.   WELL DONE everyone.  Jan xLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
DogLostReynard
Yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!! Phew!!! what a relief........give Alf a hug for me pleasexxx  Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.
Great news!! we will wait for the happy ending to be relayed to us all.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
DogLostSelina - Area Co-ordinator - South Devon
Reunited with owner approx 2 minutes ago   A huge thank you to everyone especially those that have supported Emma and advised from dog lost, you've all been fantastic.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Blackdog
If you need a friendly Springer to try to lure the dog back please get in touch & I will bring my boy up to Sundon. I live very close by & will be happy to helpLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
DogLostReynard
Brilliant!!!  Shhhhhhhhhh! everyone  please ?this lad will be petrified to the point of blind panic?another friendly dog on a harness attached to a long line should gain his confidence??.but I am sure Emma has all this covered and has had enough advice thank you very much ?so just wishing Emma and pals all the very best..xxxLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Kerry n Pickle
Crossposted from Its a Spring Thing forum: Emma's Dad has seen him so it is definitely 100% him, he's absolutely petrified so they are scattering liver bread as they go and Emma is the only one calling, the rest are dropping back so hopefully he will come out for just Emma and the rest are just keeping watch  Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Kerry n Pickle
They have just had a DEFINATE sighting of him by the first chalk pit Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
DogLostAngus
Hope that they can pin point where the barking is coming from, I have sent owners a text suggesting a BBQ with garlic sausages as the smell may draw him out - we have had other dogs lost before who have stayed near to pits and quarrys as they are quiet and the dog feels quite safe there, there will also be plentiful food sources as there is likely to be lots of rabbits. good luck to everyone on the ground today, just remember that he will be scared and you need to adopt a non threatening body position, crouched or laying on the floor and no direct eye contact if you seen him, he has to be able to trust people near to himLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
DogLostReynard
Cross posted from Its a springthing forum:
John, Emma and izzie and Karen are all spread out walking in the same direction so they can all hear each other calling, at one point izzie and karen thought they heard a dog barking, they stopped, couldnt hear it, kaen went with izzie calling out and all of a sudden they heard a dog barking again, emma called out dog started howling, Emma ia now completely going off her head and they are trying to centre in on where the noise is coming from.
Just heard all this from Karen who has had to leave as she has a hospital appointment to attend with one of her family.
Good/Bad news is there is also a staffy puppy lost down there today, sad that the dog is lost but does mean there are othr people there looking.
Other bad news is this area is huge and very echoey so may not be as easy it sounds to follow the dog barking.
Fingers crossed and lots of prayers for them all today.
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Kerry n Pickle
Helpers have gone back to the disused chalk pits this morning and we have had an update. Emma and helpers are all spread out walking in the same direction so they can all hear each other calling, at one point izzie and karen thought they heard a dog barking, they stopped, couldnt hear it, kaen went with izzie calling out and all of a sudden they heard a dog barking again, emma called out dog started howling, Emma ia now completely going off her head and they are trying to centre in on where the noise is coming from.
Good/Bad news is there is also a staffy puppy lost down there today, sad that the dog is lost but does mean there are othr people there looking.
Other bad news is this area is huge and very echoey so may not be as easy it soounds to follow the dog barking.
Fingers crossed and lots of prayers for them all today.
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DogLostReynard
Great positive sighting...please be careful...dont scare him off guys..keep watch untill dawn ...then he needs to hear his mum’s voice but keep the tone low ...he has had a terrible experience and will not be trusting untill he is sure its his mumgood luck fingers and paws crossed.xxx
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KaSi
Sighting in disused chalk quarry at Sundon.
Emma on her way now to put down food and scent the area that she can. Its realy dangerous up there in the dark. She wont be able to do anything without light and 4 x 4's
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Orrie42
Vehicle available tomorrow morning . if needed (thinking positive and saying prayers here!) 
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Orrie42
Owner and friend going to the pits to call, scent and lay food down. 
No vehicle available as yet - how would she stand with calling the firebrigade/police RAC/AA?
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Orrie42
Just heard two sightings - back at the disused pits.
Now Trying to locate someone with a 4x4 ropes and spot lights!!!!
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DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.
Thanks Orrie! And everyone.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Orrie42
Em and some volunteers have gone back out this evening to see if there is any sign.
Those of us who can’t help with the physical search have emailed/faxed/phoned every business, club and association service, council department etc that we can think of . is there anything else we haven’t thought of? 
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DogLostReynard
Em getting awareness is what needs to be done and you have staurated the area well with your posters and informing everyone so he will get spoted and someone will call you just be prepared..he is scared so is lying low somewhere.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
*em*
no news today RE my lad, maybe tonight when the roads get quieter? his gots to be out there somewhere, im unsure of what to do now, apart from poster some more,   the news paper was off the mark, but hey at least his in there, for people to see his faceLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
DogLostAngus
There have been no further sightings of Alf today, owners still searching area. He is featured in the Luton & Dunstable Express today http://www.ldexpress.co.uk/ldexpress-news/DisplayArticle.asp?ID=392268Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
KaSi
No luck finding Alf last night :-(   Owner has received 50 laminated posters this morning, she is absolutely exhausted. Is anyone around that area at all today that could maybe help with putting the posters out in the area. Alf has been sighted each time very close to his home...........................we need to get him found!!Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
DogLostReynard
Good that there are sightings ...just a matter of time now then ...xxx Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
DogLostAngus
9.49pm t ext from owner another sighting of Alf near to school where he as spotted earlier, any one on the search will have details of this area.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.
Owner has 4 teams scouring the area no sightings as yet. Thanks everyone!Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Fly
Perhaps some of the shops will have him on cctv? Good luck.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
fraggle
New map with most recent sighting on it
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=lu40ry&daddr=upper+sundon+to:lu49ng&hl=en&geocode=&mra=ls&sll=53.800651,-4.064941&sspn=7.295051,25.3125&ie=UTF8&z=12Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
DogLostSelina - Area Co-ordinator - South Devon
He's just been sighted at the High St in Luton please crosspost and try to get as many people as poss down there now to help find him.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
DogLostReynard
Good luck with your search to-day for Alf.xxxLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
KaSi
Thank you Sandie ;-)Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
DogLostAngus
poster sent to KasiLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
KaSi
Can you also email to me goodekarenl@hotmail.com I am helping with sending out emails etc and am going to laminate posterswould rather do the new one. ThanksLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
DogLostAngus
There is a reward for the safe return of Alf and I have done a new poster with reward and 2 pictures this has been sent to owner. poster  also emailed to helper SleepymarieLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
DogLostSelina - Area Co-ordinator - South Devon
There's still no sign of Alf, if there's anyone that can help search the area today please contact the details below or selina@dsl.pipex.com for more details. Alf will be tired by now and hungry, please help us look for him.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
sleepymarie
search being arranged for tomorrow anyone able to help please contact izzie.hirst@hotmail.co.uk
or phone; 07970329651
many thanksLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
fuddles
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=lu40ry&daddr=upper+sundon+to:lu49ng&hl=en&geocode=&mra=ls&sll=53.800651,-4.064941&sspn=7.295051,25.3125&ie=UTF8&z=12for any who might have any ideas
look here
a is home now
b is last sighting
c is old address
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fuddles
Posters are being laminated, farms near by have been rung. Links on Facebook, local businesses rung up.
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*em*
thank you everyone who has Helped with looking for Alf, a huge thanks to everyone on spring thing website, who have been my rock through this, there has been no comfirmed sighting since 11am ish on sunday (15th) will keep you updated if / when i hear anythingLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
KaSi
This is copied and crossposted from Springthing - posted by Alf’s owner earlier today. IT WAS DEF ALF ON THE M1 YESTERDAY, THE BLOKE TRYING TO CATCH HIM YESTERDAY MADE A POSITIVE ID
HE WENT TOWARDS SUNDON PIT IN UPPER SUNDON,
CAN ANYONE PLEASE CALL THE RAILWAY LINE, THAT I THINK SELINA SUGGESTTED, JUST TO MAKE THEM AWARE AS HE WOULD OF HAD TO CROSS THE TRACK
OFF OUT NOW, WITH ME LUCK EVERYONE   So now we know Alf was seen at Toddington junction on M1, thats Junction 12. Owner is now out scouring around the Upper Sundon/Sundon Pit area to see if she can see him. Also as posted below Selina has informed the Railway.   Also Heart FM have been informedthey wont put out an appeal but will keep info on file in case anyone calls in and says they have found a dog of Alf’s description. Shame they wont put out an appeal isn’t it. Still at least they know.   Come home Alf xxLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Kerry n Pickle
Come home soon Alf Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
DogLostSelina - Area Co-ordinator - South Devon
I've notified Network rail and was put through to the Helpline, they were very helpful and have taken all of Alf's details, they will ring you if there is any news, I've asked them to notify any local workers that could be working the area over the next few days, it helped I know someone who works on the rail and he told me exactly what to say to make them more likely to contact the workers and in turn the owner I've got a log number will email that to the owner now.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Orrie42
Maybe too far north in Northampton - but have printed off posters to do junctions 15, 15A and 16.  Also given to delivery/despatch drivers to keep their eyes open ... just in case!
Hurry home Alf!! 
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DogLostAngus
message from owner who is having problems logging in at the moment motorway patrol office was shut when we went up tonight, so will be back there in the morning, giving them a flyerLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
DogLostSelina - Area Co-ordinator - South Devon
owner having trouble logging in English springer Spaniel welfare Co-ordinators notified and local helpers and Welsh Springer Spaniel Club have emailed all there members to.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
fuddles
Not chipped and no collar on at the time, he has a missing front tooth, bottom of his jaw.
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fuddles
He went missing from the back garden
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DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West
Owner sorry to see Alf is missing, thanks for registering his details on DL, we will do all we can to help you in your search.  Great you have emailed photo/s to Admin.  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 once a photo has been added by selecting Dog Poster 1 just above Dog Information (you must be registered and logged in).   Has he gone missing from your home or on a walk? 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.   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 xLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West
Lovely photo/s now received of Alf and uploaded.  Jan xLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18

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