Lost: Black & White Border Collie Female In South East (CM5)

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2007-12-04 06:30 melli

hi jo ,,i was hoping there had been some news since i last looked ,we still keep our eyes peeled wherever we go you never know one day hopefully she might be spotted and hopefully soon fingers crossed xx

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2007-11-28 13:30 ANWI

Border collie bitch on found pages today (Central and says 1yr).

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2007-11-08 19:43 B30

I'm still checking all the collies as well Jo. The extra photos you sent are great, I have her from every angle!!

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2007-11-08 10:48 Yasa

Thank you Sheba.

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2007-11-07 09:35 sheba

Made Jo aware of bc on rochdale site but sadly not her though very similar! No response from Countryman's Weekly unfortunately. Stay safe Poppy xx

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2007-10-17 01:35 Josephine

Thanks everyone! So good to know other people are still looking out for her! Many thanks to the doglost team! This picture shows her pretty lttle face real well! xxx

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2007-10-13 23:20 melli

well i knew it was coming 2 years now jo just popped in to see if theres been any news ,and no im affraid im not super woman just mad people call me mad its all because i like a challenge and to keep busy i pop on dog lost a few times a week as my pcs playing up at the moment ,and when we are out and about we look out for poppy and any stray dogs ,anyway lets hope theres something good soon happen like poppy gets picked up and scanned xxx

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2007-10-13 01:19 sheba

I know it's late, just got in from seeing Donny Osmond!! Quick check then off to bed but just wanted to say what a great picture of Poppy, she can't be mistaken now! Please come home to Jo xx

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2007-10-12 15:10 Fly

I'm so sorry you haven't been reunited yet. Hopefully the more vets that start routinely scanning the more long term lost dogs will be discovered. I have a BC and I think if it were me I would try the big BC shows. You'd know ehr instantly and she you. Fingers crossed you get back together soon.

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2007-10-11 20:08 Unknown

Come on Poppy really is time you were seen and back home were you belong. Stay safe darling until are found xxxx

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2007-10-11 19:20 Unknown

I'm always saying that we cannot have favourites, but Poppy was one of the first dogs I helped when I became DogLost's PR Advisor. So I have a soft spot for her and so a two years on story would be great.

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2007-10-11 18:06 sheba

Thank you! I've just left a message for Jo to let her know. She'll be so pleased! xx

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2007-10-11 17:06 Keelah

done!

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2007-10-11 16:34 sheba

So pleased to see Poppy on the front page! It would be great if you could feature her in the Countryman's Weekly. She's so distinctive and chipped. xx

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2007-10-11 10:59 Unknown

Maybe Keelah could include Poppy in the countrymans weekly colomn?

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2007-10-07 20:37 Yasa

Two years on Wednesday, and Poppy is not yet home !! Josephine, I have just read all this, and I'm so sorry there has been no word of your beautiful Poppy. She reminds me a little of Skye G83 missing from Scotland. It is the large white collar, and similar coat length. Whenever we are searching for BC's there always seems to be a number of them on the wander. I dont know what it is with this breed. Both Poppy and Wilma, lost from your area are chipped, so let us hope that by some amazing stroke of luck we find them both very soon. Please poster for your girl again, if you do any for Wilma. I just have a feeling, that somehow she is still around your area, and her chip will bring her home. Show your pretty face Poppy, and come home soon. Good Luck Jo x

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2007-10-04 00:31 Josephine

Two years next Wednesday.xx

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2007-08-21 01:57 Josephine

Melli! Lots of happy welcomes for little Elsie May then (once that woman stopped screaming blue murder on her way out!)! Imagine plenty of little waggly tails fussing round her too! Yet somehow you STILL manage to find time for us poor souls at doglost! What are you-superwoman!? Talking of superwomen, superwoman/dog detective Donna has been on the case again and reunited another happy pair-the Golden Retriever pup from Romford-brilliant! So sad to hear you so upset about Sheba again, I always think of you when I watch it. Seeing people walking out of those doors with their dogs all made better must be awful-it upsets me as I remember when we had to leave her there. You tried to do what was best for her and I think if you hadn't have taken her there you'd have had as many or more regrets. She knows how much you loved her and were trying to help her. I would be the same about wanting a recording of those precious moments she was on film, someone must have recorded it. Back this week from volunteering in Cornwall-as I was just before Poppy went missing. I was accompanied for much of the week by another BC, who reminded me very much of Poppy in all ways. It was quite emotional at times! Thankfully, though, Jessie, the chicks and chickens were all ok this time when I got home, although Jessie(cat!) had been off her food and tablets and howling for me for the last few days and was terribly matted, so glad I came back when I did! Hi there Bluebell's Mum- thanks for your post! Does Bluebell have a page? If so, I hope that it is a nice blue one! Maybe we can help-if help needed! xxxxxx

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2007-08-20 21:02 sheba

Hi Meli, congratulations on your recent arrival! Must phone Jo as haven't spoken for a while due to holidays but don't think there is any more news or she would have phoned me. I've just had a bit shock tonight - my beautiful border collie Sheba died last October at the RVS hospital which is featured in 'Supervets' on BBC1 and I watched it tonight as she was there while they were filming - and yes, I saw her! I screamed but couldn't record it so am desperately hoping for a repeat. I'll watch next week just in case. I can't stop crying as I miss her so much and just wish she was one of the happy endings! Anyway, if I speak to Jo, I'll let her know you still check for Poppy. Take care xx

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2007-08-14 06:27 melli

well jo i had another(doglost helper)a little girl 2 weeks early elsie may arrived weighing 6lb 10oz 6 mins of bad pain ,shes spoilt rotton by the other 3 kids i dont have to do alot they all muck in bathing changing and feeding her ,has there been any news on poppy lately ?any leads or sightings?

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2007-08-09 21:01 Bluebells mum

Thinking of you xxxx

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2007-08-03 00:48 Josephine

Congratulations Mel! Boy or girl? Bet this little one follow in his/her big sisters footprints and you'll have another great dog detective on your hands! A trillion thanks Mel and Chloe! I, of course am also still checking out every flash of black and white I see. I've lost count of the turn around and follow-ups I've done but no more real leads so far, I'm afraid. Sadly the only glimpses I have of the real Poppy now are when she comes running up to me in my dreams. Sweet dreams little Poppy, where-ever you are.xxx

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2007-07-08 23:15 melli

any follow ups yet ??? ive been looking about still for poppy even little chloe still checks out every collie and now ive had my baby i can get behind my steering wheel again so im about in the car again

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2007-04-01 01:35 Josephine

Thanks Nik and Mel, I've said it before but it's worth saying 1000 times over how very much I appreciate all your support. If only they actually did scan all new dogs to vets. It seems even those that claim they do, don't, as proved again recently when my friend took her new dogs into the vets. My hope is still that she may escape from the - hopefuly - nice home that she is in now, straight into the hands of someone who takes her in to be scanned. I may have to think then about making some sort of arrangement where the people who had been looking after her could still see her- tricky that one- have often wondered about it. Maybe her chip had been missed in re-homing and vet checks-not very likely. Hope Dolly's Directive is heard and acted on. We need it to be the law for all new dogs to vets to be scanned. Anyway, thanks again guys. xx

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2007-03-26 07:36 melli

hiya jo i do check poppys page dont always leave messages and as NIK doglost pr advisor said as long as you are looking we will be to ,where ever i go i look out for all our local dogs that have gone missing ,and some far away i know the memory bank cant take all of the dogs in but ,im still looking out ,it really amazes me that the gypsies seem to always find dogs but we cant ,very sad about floss another cm5 collie ,lets hope poppy finds it in herself to show up to someone that will have the brains to get her scanned and get her home soon ,

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2007-03-23 23:59 Unknown

Jo, for as long as you're looking for Poppy, we'll be here. Your dedication is an inspiration and I don't think a week goes by without OH or I thinking about her ! Lottie the Cocker Spaniel has just got back after 10 months, so it can happen !

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2007-03-23 14:21 B30

Have PM'd you Jo

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2007-03-22 22:58 Josephine

Thanks Sue! Not her but could have been, will send you piccy if pm address Have one side on pic with her face which would have been ideal but she blends into dark background and her shape is hidden. On my posters I have a side on view together with a lovely close-up of her gorgeous face but dont think they can do that on here??

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2007-03-22 17:32 sheba

Had a look at the link but I don't think it's her and also Poppy's chipped, though I know they can be missed. This one's been claimed now but I will ring Jo to check. Thanks for looking.

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2007-03-21 22:46 B30

http://www.wirral.gov.uk/wirraldogs/Detail.asp?DogsID=3151 Collie girl on here. I don't know what Poppy's face markings are like. If you could email me a photo of her face Jo I'll keep it on my computer for when I'm searching for BC's. Let me know and I'll PM you my email addy. Sue

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2007-03-09 00:17 Josephine

Was sure I had posted this but cant find it. Had a very near find not long ago. The policeman I had skoken to and given Poppy's poster to check on a travellers site in Harlow, from which I had several calls to say she was there had said there were no Border Collies there the first time they went in and I drew blanks on my visits too, along with all the other sightings in the roads nearby. However, on a recent 'visit' to the sight he saw a dog very like her. They went back to investigate and scan her. But the microchip was registered to some people in Chelmsford, who were of course thrilled to get back their missing dog after two years. Maybe this was the dog that was reported, I expect so..or maybe there were others hidden away.. I saw a picture to be sure it wasnt her but although similar, sadly it was not.

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2007-03-08 23:57 Josephine

Thanks Wadd! Did you see the dog? Notice colouring, if prick ears or not or any more info? Where abouts is this? Anywhere near Enfield? Got this bit late in the day but any more on this one (or any other poss sightings!), please give me a call on 01992 522931 or 07931 813633. Thanks alot-will look into this one tomorrow-which it prob will be by the time I submit this post! Thanks again-I know it's been a while so we're hard to find but really appreciate the effort! Never give up!

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2007-03-07 20:01 wadd

border collie seen at picks cottage fisheries sewarstone rd chingford e4 wandering in feild bellow the lakes at 14.00hrs 7.3.07 no one present or near by at time.

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2007-03-07 02:00 Josephine

Melli, Manray and Roz, expect you'll have given up checking on here, I was offline for quite sometime but read your messages several weeks back when got back. Sorry I didnt reply sooner. Its been quite some time but a reunited after 18 months story is still a possibilty. I still chase round after glimpses of black and white dogs, no matter how late it makes me-but still to no avail! Prick ears and tri colour are the usual downfall of these possibles but heres hoping that one day those vets will routinely scan for chips and she'll come home. Another CM5 missing Border Collie is bringing it all back for me, seeing posters go up where I put mine all over, I hope little Floss is found soon, but fear wild goose chases may be taking the search too far afield. This one is a prick eared tri-colour so any new sightings/found dogs will check if her if not Poppy. Take care all. I'll never forget my gorgeous girl and still think of her in the day and so often nearly get her back-in my dreams-maybe one day my dreams will come true and more-actually are re-united!

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2007-02-23 18:12 roz

Thinking of you and still looking out XXX

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2006-12-13 16:39 manray

Canvey Island.Found 9/10/06 Female dog. blk/wh border collie 01268 699788/691084. don't know if it is your poppy, but thought you might like the info.

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2006-11-21 06:29 melli

as you say jo people do get negative so quick but theres always the animal lovers that dont ,even now no matter where we go myself and chloe look at every border collie hoping that we can find poppy and this morning on the way home from work i had to shoot through to epping to post a cheque in the bank and thought i will have a drive around toothill way just hoping for even a glance of her ,but nothing ,

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2006-11-19 22:54 Josephine

Thanks guys! You've stuck by us so long~I really am touched. Joe public soon get fed up of me going on about Poppy-many think you should give up and move on after only a week or so-I was shocked by how negative people were and how soon. But we doglosters know better! There's always hope and dogs are being found all the time-often long after some may have given up. But saying that-it is hard, sometimes, this long after, to really believe it. But hey, you never know! Come home beautiful. xxxxx

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2006-11-19 11:44 TracyB

Hi Jo, just realised not checked Poppy since before I went in away in October. Hard to believe it's a year since I first saw her missing & still no news. There's still lots of people thinking of you and Poppy. I'm still engrossed in trying to find two gsd's that have been missing since May-it doesn't get any easier. False alerts, wild goose chases but you have to do it. I can now understand more than ever how so many people on this site feel. I'm lucky that in that I got involved with Doglost to help a local person who's dog went missing. It's more like extended family now. Stay strong, some one -somewhere will hopefully give you the call you've been waiting for.x

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2006-11-13 20:39 B30

Still check Poppy's page and long to see it turn blue. In the meantime I hope she's safe. Sue

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2006-11-12 22:03 roz

It is strange because my Beagles don't even seem to notice the bangs but I know my brothers' dog suffered terribly and had to have valium to get through Diwali and firework night poor thing she was a nervous wreck felt v soory for her at those times. I hope they stop soon - I'm getting v fed up with them and it does put you off them reading about all of the dogs running off and being so traumatised by them - I was shocked that some people even took their dogs to the North Weald Airfield firework display!??? Take care come home Poppy XXX

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2006-11-11 23:04 Josephine

Thanks Roz! I love to hear any stories where animals are found after so long-always give hope! Hopefully tonight is the last of the fireworks for a while. Funny how some animals like my cats pretty much ignore them while others are so scared. All of yours ok with them? xxxxx

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2006-11-09 16:39 roz

I feel very sorry for you Jo - it must have been terrible over firework night - you've just got to hold onto the fact that she is chipped and think positively that somehow sometime the chip will be the thing which brings her home - I know it sometimes seems unlikely but it has happened before and I feel that it will for you. Rxxx

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2006-11-07 22:18 Josephine

Hi Nik! So kind of you to think of us on your wknd away! Thanks Ros, I am touched when people still post-I am aware that it has been a long time. I remember this time last year how long a week seemed, then a month seemed an age. I looked at dogs missing for a year and felt so sorry for the owners. I still think of my Poppy every day-alot- and dream of her often. I am sure that I am not alone in dreams of finally finding my little one, but I can never quite reach her. Something always prevents me from getting her back, leaving me increasingly frustrated. More dogs scared off from round here with the incessant fireworks. Why cant people see a few more flashes and bangs are not worth the terror and distress they cause to so many creatures and people. Not to mention the injuries and accidents. Poppy's more scared of fireworks than any animal I have ever known. Ever since she was a puppy I have had to make sure I was home by 6 and stay in on any nights that people were likely to let them off. I had a 2nd session booked with the vets to try and help her through it when she went missing. Every firework I hear makes me wince for her. I doubt, if anyone has her now, that they would do the same, especially as they may be the type of people who would buy a dog without thinking or caring where she may have come from and are likely not to have got her checked over at the vets as her chip should have showed if they had. It would be nice to think that she was being well looked after and loved but with a chip, how could that be? Maybe they have taken her to the vet though and the vet didnt bother to scan-or missed it, but still, how did they get her? I will talk to my vet again about checking all new dogs when I take Jessie in for her operation on Tuesday. Sorry this is rather long-just havnt posted for a while, so much to say. Take care you all. xxxx

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2006-10-29 20:47 Unknown

Jo, we couldn't spend a weekend away in the area where Poppy went missing without driving round and peering across fields just in case ! I know Poppy's always in your thoughts and we really hope that one day she'll be back home.

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2006-10-21 22:37 roz

Hi Jo - sorry I didn't post on the anniversary but I'm always thinking of her - it's strange as Poppy's posters first introduced me to DogLost - and I've been following the progress of all the dogs for a year now - I got very close to the potter street dog again - it's definitely not Poppy there's not enough white in the middle of its face. Have you posted her lost on the Harlow Harald web page - they have a page for lost dogs and I don't remember seeing her. Sorry to hear that your Grandmother isn't well - I hope she recovers soon take care Rx

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2006-10-16 01:11 Josephine

Thanks Mel, I'm sure there'll be some fine looking pups at Christmas, from the pictures on your site of Blaze and Mum! Poppy's already been on Essex FM or was it Essex Radio? The other refused point blank-said it was not that type of station! Had some more calls this week, but near two of the local pubs that two of her lookalikey's frequent! The John Barleycorn-Threshers Bush, near Harlow and The White Horse, near Southweald Park, Brentwood. Its always nice to know that the good people of the world are still looking out for her and trying to help though! Thanks guys. Take care!xxx

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2006-10-10 18:10 melli

hiya jo i just popped in here to see if theres any news i knew it was getting close to a year and blimey its today , sorry shes not home safe yet and sorry to her the distressing news of your grandmother stay strong everyone needs you now including poppy lets hope you get the time to re-advertise her soon and maybe paul ogrady how about essex fm radio ,oh and a little bit of good news from my end ,blaze and my pup have bred so im hoping for pups around december 8th i say hoping as it was his first time anyway take care mel xxand family

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2006-10-10 01:51 Josephine

MY BEAUTIFUL POPPY STILL MISSING ONE YEAR ON TODAY!!! I so wanted to do something more to make use of such a sad anniversary to renew efforts to bring her home, maybe try and get Paul O'Grady to mention her /show pic now he is back on air. But my hopes have been dashed as misfortrune strikes once again. My Grandmother has taken a steep turn for the worse and every spare (and not so spare!) minute has had to go to her as her heart is threatening to give up the fight-but I won't let it! Today, as every day, Poppy is with me in my thoughts, but today is just that little bit sadder. Thanks Ros and Melli and Chloe and Lewis and Donna and Jackie and every single one of you-I do so appreciate all your efforts to help us be re-united again. This would have all been so much harder without all of you on doglost. xxxxx

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2006-09-27 11:08 roz

Hi Jo sorry I haven't been on here for a while - I was in traffic the other day and was able to get a good look at the Potter Street Collie - can't remember if that mystery was ever solved - think Mel may have met it but this collie had lots of little black spots on it's paws and still hangs out with that scary looking man! Also saw another 'new' B Collie walking with another man down North Weald High Road. I'm still thinking about Poppy and praying she's back with you soon. I'll certainly keep a look out near Garnon Nature reserve - we used to live opposite the nature reserve and I often walk over there with my dogs when I'm not in the Garnon Bushes Pub! Take care all Rxxx

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2006-09-07 23:10 melli

when i go through to epping way ill have a drive round coopersale thats not far at all where she went missing poor girl makes me wonder if it is her looking for a scent home coz really its not that far from your home either its funny how it all died down then all of a sudden 2 calls come in about a collie funny because a few months back we was driving through that way and lewis said ive got a feeling poppy is around here we carried on looking across the fields as i was driving then he said the feelings gone now so he had me turning back driving backwards and forwards but nothing ever came of it i think he thought he was mystic meg that day getting feelings hahaha anyway i will carry on looking out where ever i go keep ya chin up jo shes out there somewhere xx

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2006-09-05 23:21 Josephine

Another call Sunday lunchtime about this Coopersale Collie. Same place from Theydon Oak to Garnon Bushes Nature Reserve. Again, I found no trace. IT may well be one of the other dogs in the area but want to investigate further. Must walk that way more often as it is so close to where she went missing. Perhaps more scenting next time! Thanks again all! xxx

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2006-09-01 23:58 Josephine

You're right Mel! Must do more! Would love to get her on the telly-ooh! What a perfectly timed reminder-had forgotten-Paul O Grady was meant to be back in Sept-heart allowing! Must try getting hold of someone who knows how I can get in touch again! Yes, think new pups and Christmas prob best avoided! Surely yours isnt ready yet? They sure start young nowadays! Thanks, once again! All the best! xxx

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2006-08-31 12:38 melli

hiya jo no pups yet ,was just planning to breed the pup with my bitch but she would be due xmas day or boxing day if i do not to shaw if i could handle 3 excited kids and a litter of pups ,anyway im always backwards and forwards to epping and driving about so will carry on keeping eyes peeled and have your number in my fone plus doglost number just incase plus i know where you live ,i think its time to stick more posters up as many have been took and maybe do a telly program or something because someone out there must know something big or small anything would help ,keeping eyes peeled where ever we go ,good luck xx

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2006-08-31 00:19 Josephine

Thanks Tracey! She's registered as missing with identichip and the main microchip number. Watching Jayne on 'Petnapped' as I write, with tears in my eyes. I dont know if that was her or not but its the only lead I've had in a long time so will be walking that way whenever get a chance-upsetting as it is. Thanks Mel! Hope you and yours all well and good too! Any more pups on the way!? Chloe been riding yet? Hope having fun and following lots of stories with happy re-unions too-though still hoping we'll be one some day! Take care all!xx

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2006-08-28 10:34 TracyB

Sad to see that Poppy still isn't home, I would have thought by now that she would have turned up- even if she's with a different family. Do chip companies keep a log of dogs missing so that if any trys to change details they are picked up?. Other that email every vet in the country- all of the South has probably been done now. Keeping fingers & toes crossed for you Jo.

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2006-08-25 22:55 melli

hiya jo ,hope all is well your end with your gran , hmmmm i came through your way monday and tuesday this week and kids were on look out over the fields nothing to reprt again im affraid , makes me wonder though was that poppy the lady saw ?? nothing would please me more to know shes home ,its been along time now but like you wont give up hope plus 400 helpers around someones got to spot something soon ,good luck and fingers crossed for you on her safe return xxxx

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2006-08-23 20:05 Josephine

Thanks Jimi, yes it does look remarkably similar. The warden doesn't think a mistake could have been made over the sex of the dog but asked me to call back tomorrow. I had a call from a lady that knows Poppy today to say she thought she had seen her run past on her own, not far from where she went missing. Of course I rushed straight down to the wood she seemed to be headed, but it would have been nearly 1/2hr after the sighting. I called and whistled for a couple of hours, then postered while my father did the same. Asked everyone I saw but couldn't find any dogs at all like her. I'll try and go back tomorrow and look some more. I did a few scent trails to check on as well! xx

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2006-08-22 22:11 jimi

Strange, the dog in the Found section ("Snoopy") looks so much like Poppy, but wrong sex! Maybe the markings are not unusual for a border collie, but might be worth checking him out. Good luck! x

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2006-08-22 13:29 Josephine

Thanks Ros-always love hearing those stories and real good to know you're still here for me! Grandma out of hosp for a few days thanks-still taking plenty time tho! As is mischief puss-cat Jessie-who has got herself in a right mudddle and am dispairing of her coat-for every matt I get out-5more appear the next day!-need to get her clipped at Northweald Sat-another Ros? does this. But she keeps doing a disappearing act when ever it time to visit vet!Thanks again! This post No. 400 now! Glad to know so many good caring people around to stand by us!xx

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2006-08-17 00:27 roz

Hi Jo - hope you're Gran is better very soon. I'm thinking about all the long time missing dogs and their owners today - must be so hard but one back today after 8 months so that must give you hope - also she's chipped so let's pray that will help to bring her home to you safely soon XXX

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2006-08-10 07:59 mollymops

Unfortunately I am too far away to be of assisstance but I am keeping every thing crossed. So sad that she is not back where she belongs yet. All my thoughts are with you Jo because I can only guess what you are going through. Come home soon beautiful girl xx

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2006-08-08 10:33 Josephine

Thanks Mel and Chloe! Hope your all well! Probably was him, yes! And old Dolly too! Someones just taken down her poster from Barmead. As soon as my Gran gets out of hosp and a bit better will have to start a re-postering effort! Take care all. xxx

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2006-07-27 23:48 melli

i drove through your way the other day jo i see your dad i think driving in oppersite direction i was just hoping i could see poppy ,i stopped on the green to speak to my old neighbour as well felt funny standing outside my old house again but where ever we go we look out for her ,we did see a very much look a like the other day but chloe said its not her as it didnt have enough white on tail she still pops on here checking up hoping she will be in the blue soon take care xx

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2006-07-23 12:40 Jackie

Hi jo you are more than welcome I know I speak from all of us at doglost if we can find your girl we will all the very best

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2006-07-19 15:21 Josephine

An extra special enormous thankyou to Jayne for putting her back on front page and all those e-mails-didnt know we even had 400 helpers in the Essex area-WOW! Also to Shelly for all your hard work and Jackie for yours too. xxx

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2006-07-18 21:49 Josephine

Oh my goodness-its all happening at the moment! Thankyou so much-all of you! Thankfully, my friends dog is now home, safe and sound! Whilst ringing round to tell local rescues/police etc the good news I re-gave Poppy's details and asked them to re-check their records. Wish my little one would follow suit and be found! Better keep this brief as the last few attempts have crashed-I have a rather temperamental computer that doesnt like to get hot or even a little bit warm! New picture will follow-this is the best of her body, but it's her gorgeous little face that really distinguishes her from her many look-a-likeys. You are all so brilliant for standing by us all for so long, really helping!xx

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2006-07-17 22:33 roz

Hi Jo sorry I haven't posted for a while but Poppy is always in my thoughts - I hope the recent posters will help jog someone's memory - always on the look out for her. Rxxx

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2006-07-17 12:38 TracyB

Sad that Poppy is still not home- BUt she's back on Page1, I've followed this story through the months and still think some one has her & some one must know they've got a dog that's not theirs. Hope Jo that you find her soon.

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2006-07-16 23:41 Jenny G

Josephine, Although I haven't posted for a long time on Poppy's site, I am still thinking of you and wishing you all the best in locating Poppy. t

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2006-07-16 20:17 garthy

hurry home Poppy p.g.xx

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2006-07-16 18:51 melli

hiya jo was wondering if there was a new pic coming soon a hell of a lot have been ripped down now still see the odd few around on our travels lets hope we all get good news soon about poppy ,good luck xxx

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2006-07-16 16:46 tori

Hope there is some good news about Poppy very soonxxxxx

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2006-07-16 14:37 doglover123

I do so hope you have better luck this time round finding Poppy. She really looks lovely. Stay safe darling .You are out there somewhere.xx

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2006-07-16 12:35 BrodieMurphy

Hope that Poppy is home very soon and that she's safe! Josephine, you've done such a good job helping locate other people's dogs, you deserve to concentrate on getting your own back now and we're all behind you. Come home beautiful girl xxx

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2006-07-16 12:19 Unknown

Thanks Shelly!

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2006-07-16 11:17 Shellyc

I have resent Poppys poster to the Dog Wardens and Rescue Centres in the Essex area. Also the rescues in the London, Kent ,Surrey area. Please help Essex helpers. Like Jayne says Josephine is helping other people with missing dogs and her Poppy is still missing!! I really think she deserves our help now. With all your help we will get Poppy home!xxx

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2006-07-16 10:26 Unknown

Have re e mailed poster out to helpers in the area as earlier reports of a similar dog in Chingford area has proven to be another dog-so now spreading the word further afield. Over 400 e mails with poster on have gone out to helpers in Essex area-please put one up in your local shop-she is out there somewhere and you could really help! Owner has put up posters and leant support to so many others in the area in the same predicament.

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2006-07-15 11:07 Jackie

Hi thanks but I am no star doglost are the ones they really care and i was one on the lucky ones so its only right that we all pull together to help each other and then we will get the results really hope poppy is home safe and sound very soon we are all working on it

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2006-07-14 00:18 Josephine

Thanks Darryl! Much appreciated! Only just put Jackie and Billy together-small world! Jackie's being a real star too. Hope you're all doing well-putting hope back where it was dwindling once again! xx

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2006-07-11 21:41 Darryl

Have spoken to jackie tonight, I am in the process of printing off some more posters to put out, all the best.

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2006-07-10 15:40 Josephine

Wish I had some news but all has gone horribly quiet on the Poppy front. Went to a big polo event which was being held <100m from where she went missing at Gaynes Park on Sat. Parked right up front where everyone could see the posters but didnt get her as much attention from it as I had hoped. Actually found it all rather upsetting-brought it all back. Was scouring the area for bodies, too, as it's where she was once caught in a horrible trap there when she'd previously strayed off our usual path through the woods. Also, where they had sheep so feared the farmer may have shot her-not that she would have done anything but run from them! Hoping to get this poster channed soon, so if she's suddenly gone from here-hopfully into the blue but maybe under Border Collie somewhere else. Thanks all! Take care. xxxxx

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2006-06-21 23:40 roz

still thinking of you Jo and keeping a look out for Poppy fingers crossed for her safe return very soon xxx

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2006-06-19 13:58 melli

hiya jo just to let you know we are still on the look out for poppy where ever we go ,have you had anything lately?i agree new pics needed good luck

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2006-06-08 16:00 roz

I agree I think she should be down as a Border Collie and the poster defo needs updating. Still thinking about you and Poppy Jo I really hope you find her very soon Rx

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2006-05-31 20:07 Candy

Still hoping all your searching pays off and Poppy is back with you soon. Dolly 6.2.05

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2006-05-31 15:03 Josephine

Thanks Nik, more good idea's. Definately need to change poster. Did you get the alternative pictures I sent you a while back? Still think she should be down as Border Collie rather than just collie cross. Still Missing, massive reward? Could be anywhere by now-something so people dont discount a dog they think cant be her as too far or too long ago. Funny, I thought of the map idea again just as I found out about the North Weald dog!

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2006-05-29 12:10 Unknown

What a strange co-incidence ! Jo, why not revisit all the 'sightings' eliminating the North Weald ones and see if that gives you anything to particularly focus on. Remember what I said months ago about a map and dates ? !!! I think the poster is really out of date and needs to be changed: Any thoughts ?

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2006-05-21 20:50 Josephine

Have just spoken to the owner of Gunner, the 7yr-old Northweald Border Collie l've had so many calls about! He lives in the area of many of the sightings and the routes taken are his usual! Very like Poppy but probably didnt much appreciate being called Poppy and chased about by so many people! The owner found us through the publicity Bruce Forcyth's dog brought doglost, re-uniting a dog her friend had found with its owners in Edmonton,lost 8months ago, and helping me to finally rule out Northweald from the search! Thanks owner Kim for contacting me and also to Bruce! So no need to look out for Mr Northweald anymore! Take care all! xxx

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2006-05-17 22:01 melli

any news jo?

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2006-05-13 22:41 roz

Hi all sorry I haven't been on recently - computer has been out of action -what did we do without them!? you have been in my thoughts Jo. I will keep my eyes peeled for the husky and of course always looking out for Poppy XXX

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2006-05-11 00:09 melli

yeah they are all ok thanks ,and thankyou for the birthday meassage another year older but still none the wiser,i think i also may have seen the same man jo bloody so much like her.lets hope she shows herself soon , and wherever she is shes ok xxxx

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2006-05-10 22:28 Josephine

No more news on Poppy :'( Did a turn around and search near the Stow, HArlow yesterday-a guy walking a very similar dog-but the white went up the side too high, so sure wasnt her. A belated Happy Birthday Mel! Hope kids all healing up and calmed down now! Chloe ok? All these recent local dogs going missing lately makes me wonder where they all going. Perhaps it is worth looking at this fair-for the others too-Sunday only free day..xxxx

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2006-05-10 07:46 melli

anything about poppy yet jo? i cant believe shes all gone quiet

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2006-05-10 07:40 melli

priors is at fosters street its where all the big yellow lorries come out of my m8 and me and my kids also went out looking again last night where she saw the dog near the motorway bridge and passed priors we got out of the car by the bridge and had a look down to make sure she hadnt got down there and hit by a car we couldnt see anything ,we got some funny looks off passer bys dunno if they thought we was going to jump on the motorway hahahha i also noticed theres not that theres not that many posters around i saw a few but not many and my bloody printer is broken so i cant print any off , but i would definatly hang around fosters street looking out for that young lad around 5ish my mate said his about 18 only a young lad , i also must say the posters i did see dont really stand out alot ,sorry to sound like im moaning and i cant evn help more only by driving around ,theres alot of big houses up foster street with alot of outter buildings as well ,have the owners tried knocking on some doors just incase shes got in someones outta buildings ?

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2006-05-09 21:30 sheba

Thanks for that info Meli, will pass it on tomorrow. Though where's Priors?

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2006-05-09 18:31 melli

she said ask around priors they were all coming out about 5 ish thats when she saw the young lad on the bike as well if his a local lad he probly uses that route every day the young lad might even work at priors she said more likely to be around fosters street and try putting posters in the horn and horse shoes

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2006-05-08 18:21 melli

ty , yeah his fine , little git hahaha , anyway had a drive around didnt see anything but will keep eyes peeled for poppy and mika

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2006-05-08 14:10 sheba

Happy birthday Meli! Boys!! I've got one but he hasn't got anyone to fight with, only me and his dad! Hope he's ok. xx

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2006-05-08 09:32 melli

will be going to harlow today to the fracture clinic with my eldest son ,so will drive round the roads on the way and on the way back keeping eyes peeled good way to spend my birthday in harlow hospital waiting to see if his ok grrrrrrr that will teach him not to punch his brother haha , good luck

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2006-05-07 22:00 Josephine

Hello all! The husky search hotting up, hope to see Mika on here soon-pref re-united. Donna first told me about this one around the time I watched 8below about Huskies-watch it(Paul Walker in2!). So hope she found soon. Bn driving Potter St way but havnt yet seen poster. How some of Poppys posters being destoyed worrying, looked like last lot nr where she went missing had petrol thrown at? Replaced yet again.No more calls. Anyone know of anyone on site mayb going to this fair? Take care you guys. Thanks for hanging in here!xxxxx

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2006-05-07 20:34 melli

im sure she said tuesday when she last spoke to me ,i will rty contacting her and finding out which way he was heading mind you shes told me shes become a member of doglost now so she might speak for herself on this one

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2006-05-07 16:53 sheba

She looks fawny and white with piercing blue eyes. Brown nose! The photo displayed is of Mika when she was younger. Spoke to the owner Sean today and told him about your friend, he has been out of the country so said he missed quite a few messages. Can you friend say what day it was and what direction the bloke was walking towards? Suggested postering Harlow Garden Centre, down road towards North Weald and Epping road, and on roundabout. Also, thought that bloke might work locally if using a bike. Hope not from Fern Hill! But will poster there just incase! Thanks for your help. They tried to register but couldn't get through but will try again. Spoke to Jo yesterday, no further calls regarding Poppy but now wondering with all these horse fairs happening around now, whether there is any significance. Apparently, the Stow Horse Fair happens twice a year, May and October when Poppy went missing! Jo tempted to go to it but its in Gloucestershire! xx

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2006-05-07 14:23 melli

donna what colour is this husky as you get a few colours xx

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2006-05-07 11:55 melli

yes will do donna ive added ya number in me fone

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2006-05-07 08:51 sheba

Thanks Meli, will let the owners know! If you hear anymore, would you phone me on my mobile please - 07808 138274. Thanks alot. Donna xxx

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2006-05-06 14:28 melli

had a drive round that way this afternoon didnt see nothing

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2006-05-06 12:47 melli

right ive foned me m8 she said it was a young lad on a push bike went over to to it had a harness on it was by fosters street looking down at the motorway when the lad approached it she thought it was his dog until she saw posters the next day she will also keep her eyes open ,she said shes foned the number and left a message on the answerfone but no-one has got back to her

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2006-05-06 12:40 melli

donna my m8 was saying about that the other day , she saw a young lad take it he was on a push bike on harlow roundabout ill fone her and get more details

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2006-05-06 12:12 sheba

Hi Meli and Roz, I'm sure Jo won't mind me posting here (I'll text her in a minute - by the way, she's been away for a few days) but there's a missing Siberian Husky from Church Langley. The owners have postered around the common near Potter Street where she was seen. I've asked them to put her on here but so far, even though they keep saying they will, they haven't! If you drive down the road that takes you to the Lavers, Matching, etc, just over the motorway bridge, you'll see posters of her. Spoke to the owners yesterday and they have info that she might be in a house in Potter Street, near Red Lion pub. Could you both keep a look out if you go past that way please? She's a very distintive looking dog and apparently very thin which is because she's a fussy eater! Someone thought she looked neglected! Thanks alot. Donna xx

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2006-05-05 08:22 melli

just to let you know jo we are still keeping eyes open for poppy,ans hoping shes home soon ,where ever we go we are looking out for her , hope everything is ok coz you havent posted for a few days ,, maybe your pc has gone down again ?

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2006-04-29 10:22 Shellyc

josephine just a long shot but if you know the exact location the dogs body was found would it be worth leaving a poster there as it could have been a farmer or member of the public passing by in their car who took it away.Or the owner of the dog. The person will probably pass by again and will let you know then.Just an idea.I so hope that Poppy is home with you soonxxx

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2006-04-29 08:56 melli

anything yet?

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2006-04-21 21:37 melli

ive had drives around harlow epping just to see if theres a glimps of her anywhere but nothing , COME ON POPPY SHOW YASELF , we wanna get ya home where ya much wanted and loved xxxxxx

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2006-04-21 11:31 Josephine

Have been down several times to try and find this place the local warden told me held the area list of all reported and removed dead animals-but it is definately not where he said, have rung the dog warden at the council who also knows nothing, nor the local vets. The body seems to have disappeared without a trace! No more news I'm afraid. Stopped the car in a couple more precarious places to look and asked another person to check out the site. Wonder about the found dog in Grays-not far from the one I had calls about that never reappeared. Wonder just how TRI colour she really is. Must find out. thanks all. take care. Jo. xxx

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2006-04-20 08:32 melli

any news or sightings lately ?

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2006-04-17 22:52 roz

Hope you found out about the body and that it wasn't Poppy. It's so difficult I don't really know what to say except hang in there - we're all praying for good news very soon Rx

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2006-04-14 08:25 melli

any more news jo?i was searching the net the other day on google and came across a border collie page dont know how as i was looking for something completely differant i started to read about these collies and up flashed poppy on the lost page dont ask me what site or where i dont have a clue hahaha it was all to do with missing collies though ,hope there is some good news soon xxxx we will carry on looking xxx

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2006-04-13 23:47 Josephine

Roz, thank you for what you wrote-and you're right, keeping them locked up inside or on a short lead all the time might keep them a little safer but at what cost? (and still no guarantee's). A balance has to be the way to go. I had a call about another body 2days back but so far have not been able to find any more. The black/white body has been moved. I've checked local vets, dog-warden, forest warden, apparently there is a log of animal bodies kept in a council office in Debden-which I looked for today with no luck-new developments where I was told it was. Thanks Judy for Holly's story! Great hearing such things-hope Teddy and Poppy ok and home with us soon. Where's Teddy's page? xx

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2006-04-10 22:42 roz

That's amazing but I guess not so unbelievable given the number reunited after a very long time on this site - dogs are definitely more hardy creatures than we give them credit for - esp Collies! Rx

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2006-04-10 01:19 Teddys Mum - Area Volunteer, West London

Take heart. Holly (border collie) was found in Cornwall after 4 years on the run and re-united with her owners. Never give up hope. Collies are so resilient and clever. She is probably just having one hell of an adventure just like my Teddy. Good luck and chin up...judy

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2006-04-09 16:53 roz

I totally understand what you mean about the punishment thing - I went through exactly the same thing when I lost one of my Beagles, Gert on the Epping railway line - I still feel guilty now but in a way this site has helped me to see that no matter what you do - dogs do go missing/get stolen/hurt/die - you can't protect them from everything out there and if you tried so much to protect them then they wouldn't be dogs. None of us are guilty of anything - it's just the way life is sometimes and the very fact that all of us are on this site indicates how much we love our dogs and would do anything to get them back. I must say losing Gert was so hard for me to cope with but I'm glad I did have closure although at least you still have hope that one day she will be found and scanned. I still have faith you will find her - I'm pretty sure you would have found her body by now if something bad had happened. I'm so sorry about Sophie - all I can say is she was very lucky to have had you as an owner. You really have been through it lately it is time for some good luck. Fingers crossed Jo. Rxxx

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2006-04-08 23:52 Josephine

Thanks you guys! No more calls from Harold Wood or anywhere else since. Crazy late night thoughts that losing all my babies one by one is some sort of curse/punishment (for what!?) are (thankfully) subsiding so back to concentrate on search. Wish had some good news for all, well Spring is almost here which is nice for us and Poppy where-ever she is. xxxxx

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2006-04-07 06:34 Bugs

Still thinking of you and Poppy, Jo. So sorry to hear about your Sophie. I really, really hope you get some positive news about Poppy very, very soon, you deserve it. Take care. Sue

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2006-04-04 21:10 melli

sorry to hear about sophie jo ,lets hope theres some good news soon for you coz ya can shaw as hell do with some xxx take care and keep strong

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2006-04-04 08:50 B30

Sorry to hear about Sophie. Jo must be devastated with Poppy still missing as well. Sweet dream Sophie. Sue

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2006-04-04 07:59 sheba

Hi Meli and Roz, I'm sure Jo won't mind me updating you - we went to area of sighting in Harold Wood and asked about and put up more posters but nothing else yet. I thought I'd let you know as I'm afraid Sophie died on Sunday evening and Jo will be too upset to post at the moment. What else can we do to get Poppy back?? Donna xx

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2006-04-04 07:24 melli

any updates on the harold wood border collie jo? its school hols again so we have been out driving around looking out for all the local ones ,good luck on the harold wood one everything still crossed xxx

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2006-04-03 01:00 melli

i agree roz understatment and i also hope this one is her in harold wood everything crossed for you jo xxx

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2006-04-02 16:44 roz

Terrible news about Sophie Jo I'm so sorry - it would be an understatement to say you've had a difficult time since October - keep strong. I do hope this latest sighting in Harold Wood brings her home where she belongs. My thoughts are with you Rxxx

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2006-04-02 12:42 Josephine

Another Border Collie seen loose in Harold Wood last night, going down to investigate...

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2006-04-01 09:59 melli

how awefull jo ,come on poppy time to come home and bring that ray of sunshine back into jos life xxxx

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2006-03-31 22:59 Shellyc

oh josephine im so sorry to hear about your lovely sophie.I really hope and pray Poppy is home very soonxxxxx

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2006-03-31 08:26 B30

So sorry to hear that. I hope there's some news about Poppy very soon. Sue

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2006-03-30 23:42 Josephine

Just had more very sad news, Sophie my rescued beautiful Burmese Blue, has liver cancer and kidney failure. Not been given long and have to syringe liquid into her every hr. Come home Poppy, I think it would bring her hope and comfort-they were close.

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2006-03-28 20:50 Shellyc

you are welcome Josephine if I can help with emailing any ideas you have pm mexxxxxx

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2006-03-28 15:45 PrincessJo5

I'm sure Poppy will be home soon, with all these sightings someone is bound to find her soon, Jo x

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2006-03-28 15:10 Josephine

Thanks Shelly! Keep thinking I've got all the places but then I hear of more! Several more again today. I had a call from a guy who thought he'd seen her in Wanderers Haven, which I didnt know- it wasn't her-turns out it was an 11year old male, another disappointment but at least they're on the lookout now. Lets hope this new drive brings some new hope! Tried an address I was given again today-needs more investigation as many places do, but every trip and new people on the lookout should bring us one step closer to finding her, however small. I dont know Mel, and Roz~all these North Weald and Harlow sightings have got me truly foxed! Come on Beautiful, you can sniff out a good soul who'll help you home! Thanks again guys! xxxxx

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2006-03-28 07:45 melli

does no harm at all shelly im sure jo will thankyou anyway ,most but not all rescues check for chips , so every little reminder helps , did you have any news over the weekend jo?

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2006-03-26 23:01 Shellyc

Im not sure if its been done but I have emailed Poppys poster to rescue centres in the Essex area?you never know.I have also emailed the poster to the Border Collie Breeders in Essex and have asked them to keep an eye out for this dog.You may have done both off these already but does not do any harm to remind themx

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2006-03-26 14:37 melli

lets hope paul helps out shes out there somewhere we have all just gotta find out where hopefully it will be soon xxx

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2006-03-25 22:44 Josephine

I dont know which may be her.All very confusing-lots different descriptions-most say much less white on tail-guessPoppy's tail is white about 1/3of the way up.Discovered another BP garage in Harlow that must be Staple Tye 1-drove round alot and postered a few more pubs there today. My mother saw a similar BC outside Tesco-Church Langley today-wondered if was the Potter St dog. I was the same as Chloe when my sister saw North Weald dog and this Tesco one! Everyone gets as much of the 3rd degree as I can! Time to try Paul O'Grady again-mayb mention my/her Dad being a guest on the show last year! Must fid a way of getting him personally to read it.xxx

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2006-03-25 20:40 PrincessJo5

Thinking of Poppy, all these sightings, surely one of them must be her, Jo x

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2006-03-23 16:13 roz

I didn't really see the people with the Poppy lookalikes but I'm not referring to the other collies you mentioned - I know of the woman with three collies! I will keep my eyes peeled anyway. I just wish the real Poppy would make an appearance soon! Come home now Poppy XXX

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2006-03-20 08:19 melli

yes jo i did see the tail quite alot of white on it id say nearly half the tail but it was a big dog with really flowing long hair and it was really fast considering the land it was running on looked rough i wouldnt dismiss that it wasnt her coz u know her better than anyone but surely if you called out something she would at least slow down and or turn around the woman in the organic place said it just dont take any notice at all just keeps running well ive been over n/w harlow and even brentwood this weekend didnt see anything was even looking out for the brentwood dog missing (fluff ball ) one hahaha and will carry one looking for as many as i can remember , ive notice a young lad walking a brindle staffie around our town over the last few weeks he wears a bloody cap and hoody havent seen his face properly yet just want to know if his a regular , so i can investigate on that one i did notice it was a boy dog though when i drove past anyway will keep eyes open and i know chloe will as well i got the third degree from her when i told her i saw the n/w border collie ,she said you shaw it wernt poppy how do you know did you chase it and call her it was like being questioned by a copper lol ,

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2006-03-20 00:44 Josephine

Well, have had a couple more Brentwood possible sightings over the wknd. Another CoxtieGreen Rd one on Fri and another Southweald Park one today(Sun). Funny how in this area, everyone remembers the collar the most, few variations tho! Today's was a stripey one! I still havnt been able to find any of them, but I hear 2 are regular runabouts living locally from before she went. Put few more posters up with 2 views which will hopefully help. Roz, I've seen a man walking a Collie in w and a woman with 3, but not at all like Poppy. I asked my vet again when taking my other cat in as now she too has become ill. So thats 2due in again n.wk, when I will quiz im further on a man he's seen walking a Collie down the High Rd off lead. What did your guy look like? and the dog? Mel, I thought she was pretty nippy-or was that just me being too slow!? with quite long fur but not OESheep dog/Rough Collie long-still think you right that one prob not her cos of reports of one running loose in same area before she went-and not enough white on tail-did you see tail?Thanks for all posts, here and on other pages-all v. much appreciated!xxxx

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2006-03-18 03:23 melli

will also keep eyes peeled in n/w as well roz but im still sure that the other one i saw wasnt her to tall to fast ans certainly very long coat

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2006-03-17 15:26 roz

The School Green Lane Border was definitely with someone late at night - think it was a man. I also saw a similar Border Collie dog yesterday morning again at about 8:50 AM this time with a woman wearing a red anorak. Don't know if this is significant but it seems like a Poppy lookalike has appeared in the area recently - I've never seen this dog or these dogs before but then again I'm on Border alert now!

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2006-03-15 11:55 melli

jo im always about and thats the first time ive seen the golf course collie it was extremly fast it knows where it wants to go coz it just dissapeared maybe it goes to the bungalows on the main road nearer to the talbot god knows but will carry on keeping eyes open for poppy xx

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2006-03-15 00:14 Josephine

Hi guys! back online-phone lines were out as well-hope didnt miss too many calls-some people don't like to call a mobile number or leave messages.I've been calling Donna for updates! I dont feel I have quite enough to rule out either of the Northweald dogs yet, although I have my doubts about the golf course one.So many people see it but never me! I drive to Harlow that way most days and now go past garage and the stow way or Potter St and the back way to NW,at all the right times-surely I should have seen something by now!All the many times I've dashed off there just after a sighting too.Why are you hiding from me!?Was the School Green Lane1with someone this time? Have mostly been cursing self for not making it to Crufts where potentially cud have alerted 200000+ dog walkers.Determined to make up for it somehow!Thanks for sticking around for us even when I was not!x x x

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2006-03-14 21:47 melli

no i dont think it was her it was galloping really fast acroos the field oppisite the organic place and i noticed as it was running its hair was flowing in the wind it ya know what i mean its got much longer hair

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2006-03-14 13:02 roz

Thanks for passing on the message Sheba - I hope your computer is working again soon Jo. I haven't seen the School Green Lane Border Collie again since the last time. The Border Collie you saw Mel seems to have been on the run for ages and I'm sure it's not the same one as the School Green Lane one as that one is about the same size as Poppy I would say. Come home now darling X

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2006-03-14 10:04 melli

jo ive just been on my morning drive about i saw the north weald dog running by the golf course i turned round in the organic place and it had dissapeared the woman in the organic place said she had called it lots of times it just dont take any notice i went looking for it but didnt see it again i think its alot bigger than poppy and it certainly runs like its a young dog will keep eyes open until shes in the blue anyway xxxx

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2006-03-11 00:44 Unknown

Hi Jo, just thought I check to see what the news was. Sorry you've had more disappointment in the last few weeks.

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2006-03-09 17:57 sheba

Thanks Roz, Jo's computer is down at the mo. Will phone her and tell about your sighting. Donna xx

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2006-03-09 15:44 roz

I saw a Border Collie being walked quite late at night down School Green Lane that I hadn't seen before - I think it fitted Poppy's description but it was very dark. Perhaps she is being walked by someone late at night to avoid questions - just a thought Jo. Any more news? Rxxx

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2006-03-07 21:29 melli

anymore on poppy jo over the weekend

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2006-03-06 01:05 Josephine

Jeni! Thankyou! Really appreciate that-big time. Might have to take you up on that offer sometime! I shall have to start getting petrol there around 5pm then, must get some more posters up there too. xx

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2006-03-05 18:23 skalasfamily

Jo, consider the posters in nursery done will be straight onto it tuesday morning. Will call if I see anything just so you know it was about 5pm when i saw these children. As i have said in the past if you need company while doing poster drops let me know if i am free i will help Jeni xxx

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2006-03-05 10:45 roz

Good news for that Collie. I do hope you hear something soon about yours and that she back with you safely Rxxx

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2006-03-05 00:33 Josephine

Sawbridgeworth found dog now back with her owners which is a relief!

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2006-03-03 23:52 Josephine

Another local Border Collie cross found today-scanned 3X-no sign of chip, but wasnt Poppy;( Need to find who it does belong to. The man who found it in the park, where it was also seen on its own on Sat is keeping it tonight, and then is going to Foxhills in Stortford. Think probably local so will go there as soon as can to found poster the area and re-do Poppy's, must also go round houses. Any helpers in Sawbridgeworth?

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2006-03-03 23:43 Josephine

Thanks Jeni! At least little Skala got to see her other Mum out of it! How she doing now? Hope all well and Oliver enjoying nursery ~ no doubt Skala thinks it quite wrong that she should be deprived of his company while he's there! Call me if you see them again! I'll get down there when I can and put a few more posters about anyway. Maybe one at the nursery would be good? xxxx

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2006-03-03 23:39 PrincessJo5

Still thinking of Poppy, I do hope you find her, I'm sure you will, Jo x

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2006-03-03 12:03 skalasfamily

Hi Jo sorry haven't heard anything from ITV news but if I do will be straight on the phone to you. Keep smiling xx

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2006-03-03 00:23 Josephine

Thanks Jeni! No more from ITV I take it? Not far from other calls and poss sightings in Harlow. Did poster Harlow quite heavily but maybe should try and actually get some posters inside the schools. Did most on gates and fences but got ripped down very quickly. Thanks Sue and Roz-rollercoasters yes! The higher the build up the bigger the fall-but cant help it! xxx

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2006-03-02 16:18 skalasfamily

Hi Jo Hope you are well. Tony and I were on our way to pick up our son from nursery a week ago and saw a dog that looked a little like poppy. Didn't see very close up but was def a collie. Was with children of different ages from 6-16 looked indian. We turned the car around but was gone when we went back. It might be nothing but we have been picking Oliver up everyday since September and we have never seen this dog before. Just thought I would mention so that anyone else that goes that way can keep an eye out as well. The children were next to the BP garage walking away from staple tye. I know it will prob lead to nothing but you just never know. Jeni x

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2006-03-01 18:55 roz

Sorry Jo - all these ups and downs must be so draining - we're still here for you checking all the time and praying she's back safe and sound very soon. Rxxx

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2006-03-01 18:39 B30

That's a shame Jo. I check Poppy's page every day hoping for some good news. Sue

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2006-03-01 17:02 Josephine

Another disappointment today. Had got all excited again on chasing up a call a lady had seen a Border Collie found poster in Upminster, which is the other side of the forest from where she went. The dog was found in the forest half starved and in a state about a week ago. No sex given but was quite hopeful. When we got there the poster was gone and no-one in the nearby shop that was given seemed to know anything about it. But the name Julie had been mentioned and it turned out a Julie did work there and also used to work at the RSPCA kennels (also mentioned). Went down there but they said the Border Collie they'd had was claimed at the wknd. I gave them another poster (they'd binned the1 I'd taken last yr) and they said this1 had more black on it. So I guess thats that. Was tempted by some of the lovely dogs in there. A few lovely Staffies, my fave actually reminded me of George who is now reunited or I'd have sent his nearby owners straight down there,a beautiful young Great Dane bitch and lots of others I wanted to bring home! Ah well. Must move on with the search.xx

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2006-02-28 07:52 melli

lol at you candy dog harassment comes to mind , dont i feel like a perv now but i had to be shaw , its not a hobby im going to take up , jo it was near toys r us i was down there looking for a prezzie for chloe it was her birthday monday big number 7 scary it makes me feel old i think shes 7 coming on 37 the way she worries about things anyway now ive explained myself to u all lol im off to sort these kids out and get em to school , good luck jo hopefully she will be home soon she cant be hidden for ever xxx

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2006-02-28 00:35 Josephine

Aw Mel the things you do for us-how sweet! Bet man just thinks you into dogs big time!! Thanks darlin! Where abouts in Harlow was this? xx

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2006-02-27 20:41 Candy

There's a joke there somewhere Melli, you really must be careful - going around feeling dogs nuts. Dolly 6.2.05

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2006-02-27 07:46 melli

was in harlow over weekend saw a man with a border collie had to make myself known to him so made a fuss of his dog asked him how long he had it and a few other questions i think he started to think i was a mad woman and started to stutter a bit so me being me got even more suspicious anyway it ended up a boy dog i had to check i dont normally go round feeling dogs nuts lol but it looked very much like her it had a big white bit on tail and a very cute face i was a bit cheesed off it wernt her but this one was deffo a boy :-(

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2006-02-27 01:25 Josephine

Sorry to say no news. The phones gone a bit quiet at the moment. Perhaps somethig to do with all that wind ripping a load more posters down. Only hope she's not stuck out in it. She has never been keen on wind-it worries her. Thanks for Happy Birthdays! Funny, was expecting the worst but with so many warm wishes and other reunions, it was nice-thanks! I will take care-no major risks or any-thanks guys! xxx

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2006-02-26 11:12 melli

any more news yet ?

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2006-02-25 18:41 TracyB

Happy Birthday for yesterday Jo, only just got back from Scotland 7 had time to catchup with everything yet. Was hoping this little monkey would be back by now.Be careful-if police won't go-what's your local dog warden like, ours is really good but don't go on your own. It's a pity the nationals don't do something useful. They can print a full page of teenagers wanted for breaking asbos but they won't do a full page of stolen & lost dogs. Useless hypocrites, at least people are still looking for her & there has been a couple of others turn up that have been gone a while. Stay positive Jo.x

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2006-02-25 00:13 PrincessJo5

I do hope you get your Poppy back, good luck, Jo x

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2006-02-24 19:26 roz

Happy Birthday for yesterday Jo! I hope you had an ok day but it must seem as though your life is almost on hold at the moment - like all of you with missing dogs. Please take care when you visit that address - it may well be someone playing a nasty trick. Good luck though I hope you find her very soon. Fingers crossed. Rxxx

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2006-02-23 20:11 Candy

happy birthday Jo and Poppy. Dolly 6.2.05

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2006-02-23 15:28 Josephine

Thanks Mel!This bloke gave a rd number and name only-wouldnt say anything other than had got her upstairs-didnt disagree when I suggested Harlow.The essex street name book only came up with one in TheydonBois but on later asking around, it turned out there was one in Harlow-book didnt cover much of Harlow-which is a block of flats-from what I could see-it seemed to be the ground floor one, so, when I thought he said he'd got her upstairs and presumed house, could have been a 'we',refering to a flat upstairs.Hi there Princess & Candy! Lets hope good luck all round! x x x

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2006-02-23 00:47 melli

GRRRRRRR done it again sent b4 id finished was going to say happy birthday jo and poppy lets hope lady luck does surprise you xx

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2006-02-23 00:45 melli

bloody typical of the police grrrrrr why are some so helpfull and others not that really whinds me up ,our police in our town think they get a big job when they stop teenagers fighting christ knows what they would do if we had a armed robbery or something worse is this bloke who foned local jo ? and

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2006-02-23 00:15 PrincessJo5

Still thinking of Poppy, hope she is home real soon, Jo x

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2006-02-22 20:05 Candy

here's hoping Jo. Dolly 6.2.05

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2006-02-22 13:39 Josephine

Woman and child still not come back. Police said wont go in without a name!? Mayb will try tomorrow-its both our birthdays about then so mayb lady luck will give us both best present in the world! xx

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2006-02-22 09:53 melli

wont a police officer come with you jo tell them his foned you and gave you a postal address but your scared to go alone ? i know our police aint that good infact i have no faith in them at all , lets hope something possitive comes out of this one anything on the woman a girl yet ?

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2006-02-22 01:06 Josephine

Hi Nik! I know how busy you must be, amazing how much work you do for us all as well! ITV thing didnt come to anything, I'm afraid-the Blair story rather more high profile! Have found another willing volunteer to accompany me to one of the less pleasant sitings, still no sign at the address given-although fear this one yet another dodgy hoax. A guy giving nothing more than a poss address saying he's got her in a gruff voice late at night then hanging up-think may be best not to go in alone on this one either.

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2006-02-21 00:21 Unknown

Hi Jo, many apologies for not posting for a bit. I've scarcely logged in over the past few weeks (work & a public inquiry). Sorry there's no real news. Has the ITV news thing been completely blown out ?

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2006-02-20 00:45 Josephine

Thanks Roz! It does help to know it. You guys have been the best friends anyone could wish for at a time like this. I would feel so rubbish and useless witout this site. Bit confusing, seeing the Battersea bit above the message writing bit here!-cant stop thinking bout when I found her there and willing it to happen again(or anywhere!).xx

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2006-02-19 22:04 roz

Sounds like an excellent idea! - definitely a market for a device like that as this site proves! So many more reds than blues lately but I guess it's all the publicity. I hope Poppy turns blue for all the right reasons very soon Jo. Always thinking about you and Poppy. Rxxx

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2006-02-19 01:36 Josephine

I dont know she was attacked by them-just trying to go through all possibilties-like the dodgy man in the car...been looking out for as we recognised it. Snood sounds good-can I wear one-its cold out there! Better up and writing than down and dreaming to wake, rush to the door to see if she there-for a long time I slept with the door open, only to find she not. When I get Poppy back I want one of those tracking devices you have in cars-surely technology must be capable of making doggie ones by now!?

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2006-02-17 18:59 TracyB

Wish there was some more news on Poppy-sorry been bit behind with catching up. Snoods are mainly for they greyhoods & keep there necks warm, like a sock with the toe bit cut out,or you can get a coat that has a turn up collar on it. Think when we get Poppy back going to get her measured up for a fluorescent one with I'M HERE MUMMY printed on it. Agree with the other comment on dogs, retreivers aren't know for been vicious & I've never known a nasty Great Dane. My lab x cross has been bashed up by 2 seperate boxers & 2 spaniels. She now hates anything with boxer style faces & spaniels. It's made her a bit iffy around some dogs, but she's worse on her lead than off,but i can control her & that makes all the difference. Any dog can be nasty if it's allowed to be-or tormented in 'fun'. I'd still report anyone whose allows their dogs to attacked some one else's. Hope for good news soon Jo.x

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2006-02-17 08:00 Bugs

Really hoping you get some good news about Poppy very soon. Sue

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2006-02-16 23:55 Josephine

I agree, it depends on the dog's upbringing, not just the genes! No news on Tilbury dog the woman and child were meant to be reporting back to vets but havnt yet-maybe they havnt seen it again yet. Sat outside the St and No. the guy gave me before he hungup-it's a flat-no anwser or sign-will try again earlier as felt a bit iffy-was not a very friendly call.Another coupl hoaxes l.nite-0else.xx

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2006-02-16 23:29 PrincessJo5

Any news on that dog the lady and her child were feeding? Jo x

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2006-02-16 17:38 B30

Have the people seen her again Jo? I keep checking her page today hoping that it's blue.

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2006-02-15 20:27 Candy

Jo are Great Danes known for being vicious?? Don't know why I'm asking that as my dog was also previously attacked by 3 Golden Retrievers, it really does depend on the owners and how they have been brought up. There have been no sightings other than the girl in Oxford but the police have ruled her out although Whippet and Toledo had a look around Oxford the other day and a friend looked when she had a day out there and sister- in-law when she went too. It is just being in Oxford when this girl and her dog are there that is the problem. Really hope you get positive news on Poppy soon. Dolly 6.2.05

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2006-02-15 18:39 Josephine

I think what happened is ITV did Mr Blair's stolen dog instead. On the radio I thought he just said it was a mongrel so had to look through a few to find it was a Bearded Collie type dog. thanks for telling me Candy, I just read about poor Fizz and the old man. How absolutely devasting for you to have your poor little one killed like that and then lose Dolly too. Have you had any news at all or any clues as to where she may be? Poppy was attacked last summer, I yanked the dog off and held it, tried telling her to run home (not far down the track) but my loyal little love didnt want to leave me and tried hiding behind my legs, until the dog bit me and freed itself and Poppy did her usual-jumped into my arms! I held her as high as I could swinging out of the jumping, biting, dogs way until my shouts for help were heard and we were saved! I have also been suspicious of 2Great Danes she was always frightened of by the car park where she may well have gone back to that day.They had been loose in the garden-I always feared the high possibility of their escape.The next day they were put in a pen for the first time. Coincidence? Hello again Sue, Jane and Jo. Mel-you probably needed it-all those late nights, early morns!xxxxx

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2006-02-15 15:54 B30

I remember looking at this beautiful dog ages ago. I can't believe that she is still missing. I hope the latest news turns out to be her and you get her home real soon Jo.

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2006-02-15 15:25 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

Just reading up on latest posts. Hope this may be good news for you Jo. Will follow with everything crossed for you and Poppy. Jane f

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2006-02-15 00:32 PrincessJo5

I do hope the dog that they are feeding is Poppy and that she gets scanned soon so you can be reunited. Jo x

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2006-02-14 22:04 melli

jo ive been asleep since i sent you that message hahahah snood i know they do doggy hoodies maybe its one of them fingers crossed still for poppys safe return xxxx

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2006-02-14 21:10 Candy

Jo, she is already on here. Dolly 6.2.05

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2006-02-14 15:57 Josephine

Was just on way down to meet Skala's family and the ITV crew when they got a call to postpone-absent camera man. The people who were going to try and bring dog to vet in Tilbury have not come back yet either:( Lionel Blairs dog being taken will help alert people to the extent of the dog-napping problem. Do, of course feel dreadfully sorry for him as all of us with issing dogs. Might ring in to mention how great doglost is and suggest he put her on here.

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2006-02-14 14:13 roz

Suppose it's some kind of head warmer thing that were in vogue years ago for humans! Can't see it catching on for dogs but other stuff sounds good. Fingers crossed for this Tibury case - sounds promising. Rxxx

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2006-02-14 12:22 Josephine

Have spoken to Skalas family-hope they manage to get a mention in. Will post details of when showing etc when get them. Mel, your PM extremely interesting, will reply soon. Hope to get news on this ITN piece first! Doglost publicity always good-awareness needs raising. A vet in Tilbury called to say a mother and child came in to say thought Poppy was the dog they'd been feeding and playing with in the area. They were going to try and bring it in for scanning. Tried to work computer as fax to send more details but not sure worked. Just about to call to see if any more news yet. Tracy-cross posting sounds good-thanks! but what on earth is a doggy snood!!?

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2006-02-13 20:28 Candy

tell us when the news item will be on TV so we can watch please. Dolly 6.2.05

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2006-02-13 13:04 skalasfamily

Hi Jo it's Skalas mum Jeni. Thought I would let you know we have the ITN news team coming tomorow to promote doglost.co.uk They are obviously wanting the Skala story but we will do our best to try and get a word about Poppy in the story as she lives in the same area as Skala. Hope it helps thinking of you all the time. xx

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2006-02-12 12:50 roz

Still thinking of you Jo - hang in there and I'm sure you'll have good news soon Rxxx

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2006-02-11 09:22 melli

went to harlow yesterday had alook round the roads didnt see anything

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2006-02-09 15:52 PrincessJo5

I hope you get Poppy back real soon, she looks beautiful, Jo x

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2006-02-08 21:03 TracyB

We all know she's out there Jo-but she obviously is enjoying the notoriety. We'll get her in the end. TRPD- is Petcraft project web site. They are fantastic people some are disabled some not but they make fantastic dog coats, collars,leads,snoods, help rescues,raise funds you name it-they do it. I've got an email address to send to Dog Lost H/o they will cross post ALL missing dogs onto there website as well. If anyone one her wants help with dog problems, to buy safety wear,dog coats have a look on there site. It's a bit like this one-everyone helps each other & lovely people. Every extra pair of eyes is a bonus.Hang on in there Jo.x

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2006-02-08 01:25 Josephine

Sorry so long replying-keeps getting so late. Lots of posts-thanks guys for so many thoughts and help! Always cheers me up to know so many fantastic selfless people out there wanting to help. Hope so Tracy! but whats trpd!? Have come up with some 'interesting' poss combo's but doubt any right! Well , I guess Poppy seems to have alot of white on when seen from the frnt but not the back-thin white stripe down her beautiful black face, so maybe. Just had another call that may/may not have been a hoax. Guy said he thought he had Poppy butwould only give No and street-assumed I knew where. Couldnt hear st right either-but from looking through whole of Essex streetname book think it might have been Theydon Bois nr where my Dads car was with poster in. Not sure. Still other Harlow site-ing to check properly-tricky tho. Wish had just let idiot 2feet behind go into me, stopped and ran after the Potter St dog-n.time will have Mel's top line at the ready! Take Care all! Nite.xxxxx

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2006-02-07 12:44 melli

been out having a look mind you i was running late didnt see the man ,but will continue to go that way when i go to harlow xx

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2006-02-07 08:27 melli

dont worry roz dont let looks bother ya they dont me you aint seen me lol , im a big softy really but i have one of them faces dont mess with me lol sometimes its a good thing id probly scare him more than he would me lol especially first thing in the morning i cant even look in a mirror at myself hahahahaha

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2006-02-06 22:57 roz

Good idea Mel but Jo will tell you -he's not the friendliest looking man! I'll go that way again tomorrow. Sounds as though you've already worked out a very plausible story! Hope we get somewhere soon - it's so frustrating. Come Home Poppy! Rx

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2006-02-06 21:54 melli

will keep my eyes peeled for black lab retriever as well as poppy and jodie xxxx hmmmmm might have to have a early morning cruise down potter street might have tostop and ask directions if i see this man and make a huge fuss of the dog will say im looking for mutts in distress the rescue place then ask questions about where he got his dog from i know im a cunning cow but if thats poppy shes gunna come home lets hope i see him

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2006-02-06 13:52 roz

It's a black Lab Retriever called Tumble. I know this is Poppy's page but just thought I'd give it a mention as we're all in the same area. Rx

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2006-02-06 13:49 roz

Hi Jo I saw the Potter Street Collie and man today again at about 9am - he seems to be walking down the road at 9 quite often. Again I am terribly unobservant and I was approaching them from the wrong direction but the dog definitely had a thin stripe of either white or black going down the face - I just remember the thin stripe. God I know I'm terrible but I can never remember. I would take a photo but I think he might get really suspicious. This dog has lots of white on it I know that for sure. Did you ever put any leaflets through the doors down there? I think that might be a way forward or just speaking to the guy. There's no way he could have avoided seeing the posters though. Another dog missing this time in Epping - a black Lab could you all keep an eye out for him as well. Hope Poppy is found very soon Jo Rxxx

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2006-02-06 07:46 melli

jo the siting in harlow where is it pm me with it and when im over that way ill keep checking as well i dont mind at all im always over that way every week so a little detour makes a nice change ,have you had any news over weekend , it goes to show that there is still people out there that care for animals as youve had a good few responces on poppy , shes out there somewhere we just gotta find out where good luck to everybody whos helping find her xxx

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2006-02-05 22:06 Bugs

Hope you get some good nes about Poppy very soon. Sue

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2006-02-05 21:50 roz

Hang in there Jo - I know it must be very hard but It'll be worth it in the end I'm sure. I'm no clairvoyant but for some reason I feel a strong pull towards Harlow as well! Rx

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2006-02-05 10:10 TracyB

Keep Hopin Jo, page 13 hasn't brought the right result-Page14 may do. No -one's going to forget cos they've probably page saved to favorites so they can check on her everyday. See, I 'm going to see if I can get any help off trpd site memebers-they are lovely people & so very helpful. Probably already involved to be honest but-there may be one or two new members that are not. She will turn up, collies always do-that's why they're cleverer than us.x

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2006-02-05 00:04 Josephine

You're right! I keep telling people of such stories-from vets too, of animals being re-united many months on! Had another call from Harlow today-same site as before. Perhaps she IS there! There is certainly hope anyway. x

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2006-02-04 10:39 melli

how can you except shes gone when you see a dog reunited from 2003 nungu the whippet had no tag no chip but safley returned u cant give up theres still a word called hope , and we all hope shes returned safe and soon jo whoever said that to you make them read the reunited page on the whippet good luck xxx

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2006-02-04 01:01 Josephine

Thanks Roz and Mel for looking out and for mentioning Poppy on other pages, too! Thanks Tracy for idea's and the can't have disappeared into thin air bit which quoted today as the last other hopeful around me was saying the 'accept she is gone and move on' bit I'm sure we all get from time to time. All very well but not gonna bring our babies back! 13 more poor dogs have been added to the missing list today which means Poppy off pg 13 now.Lets hope a little luck decides to blow our way now. Goodnight!xxx

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2006-02-02 21:31 TracyB

So sorry Jo, wish I had my magic wand handy, getting to the stage where even the broom stick would come in handy. (don't panic people i'm not a witch-just got mad sense of humour)She's got to be some-where, dogs do not disappear into thin air.Wish I could help more Jo-you must be on a rollercoaster. She's out there some where-just got to get to where the some where is.x

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2006-02-02 20:49 Candy

sorry this wasn't Poppy. Dolly 6.2.05

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2006-02-02 13:45 roz

What an anti-climax. Another Poppy returned home safely today 1 year and 3 months later! I hope you don't have to wait that long Jo but it must give you great hope. Keep it up I'm sure one of us will find her soon. Rxxx

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2006-02-01 22:34 melli

BUGGER ......... I REALLY WANTED HER IN THE BLUE TONIGHT DAMN RIGHT GANG THINKING HEADS ON AGAIN WHERE THE HELL CAN SHE BE HIDING GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR COME ON POPPY SHOW YASELF

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2006-02-01 21:28 Josephine

Donna offered to come with me-we went down this afternoon-luckily found someone who knew the tower block, just by it's name-it was in a different area to that given but definately the place. We went up tothe 7th floor of this tower block-there were only a few flats and a man told us which had a dog. No reply. As I bent down and opened he letterbox I really thought it was her for some time. She nuzzled and licked my hand like poppyand the lopsided floppy ears looked the same. But we couldnt see much of a white stripe on her face. We had to wait quite some time for a full body view through the brush bit on the letterbox. But when I did-I saw the black going down too far on her front right and that cute but sadly-mainly black face. Oh dear! Had really got my hopes up on this one. ;( Asked neighbour to check and gave him poster just in case. Have had another sighting in that rd. Guess could have been same. Thankyou for support.xxx

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2006-02-01 21:06 TracyB

would be fantastic if it was Poppy- hang on in there Jo, she 's definatelygoing to turn up before long-so many helpers on a mission.x

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2006-02-01 20:30 Candy

hoping that this will turn out to be Poppy. Dolly 6.2.05

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2006-02-01 15:31 roz

OMG Jo! - don't get your hopes up but wouldn't it be wonderful!!!! Now I'm getting my hopes up! Feel as though I know Poppy now just want her to be back where she belongs. Good luck with this keep us posted! Rxxx

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2006-02-01 09:51 Josephine

Thanks Mel! Might just have to do that. Need to find out what to do first as you say, musn't just rush in and possibly blow it! Of course, it might not be her, like the Harlow one there since Oct wasnt but it def cud be!

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2006-02-01 09:06 melli

oh jo lets hope this one is her ROMFORD u say blimey if so we have all been way off track dont go alone you never know feel free to ask me im free most days or get donna or someone to go with you plus you must know what to say and do if it is her fingers crossed it is and you can get her back without any hassel good luck xxxx

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2006-02-01 00:30 Josephine

Had an extremely interesting call earlier. A vet called to say a woman had seen the poster and noticed someone who lived near had had a Border Collie up in her tower block since October. When asked they said they'd found it! I have a partial address so now need to go down there. Think best not to go alone..! Fingers crossed. If is her-how to get her back? Wouldn't want her jumping through any windows up there like Jimmy did!

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2006-02-01 00:27 Josephine

Had an extreemly interesting call earlier. A nurse at Goddard vets, Romord called to say a woman had seen the poster and said she had noticed someone who lived near had had a Border Collie up in her tower block since October. When asked they said they'd found it! I have address so now need to go down there. Think best not to go alone..! Fingers crossed. If is her-how to get her back. Wouldn't want her jumping through any windows up there like Jimmy did! xx

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2006-01-30 22:05 melli

no worries jo .. will keep a good eye out when im out and about i did notice shes got alot of white on her tail so i will be hoping to see this woman with the dogs again hopefully wont scare her or get told off for curb crawling hahahaha see a couple of collies when i took my son to school other day but they only had little tips on tail and i seen the woman b4 with that dog as she walks her kid to school that was near brentwood kelvedon way FINGERS CROSSED FOR HER SAFE RETURN VERY SOON

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2006-01-30 21:46 Josephine

The 2collie owners in Ongar that I actually spoke to were not like that- one guy -late 40's and wife from St James Av have 2 and an older couple-60+ hav 2 also-older collies! Poppy has a visible spot on her front right thigh, a few little lighter ones on lower leg and toe. The brown tinge is on the fluffy upper hind leg fur at her back end and just behind her ears, the long fur here has a sort of crimped effect. The reddy brown shines out most in the sun or bright light. The black comes round more on her front left leg than the right. The whiteon her bushy tail is quite substantial-lots I glinpse are ruled out as they only have an inch or so-she has more like 5. You have an up to date poster I think which shows her distinctive cute little lop-sided face-I'll have to speak to Jayne/Rachey about updating the poster a bit! That old Chingford/Enfield dog is the one I found-similar, but not Poppy-had another call on that one today. So glad about Lotty being found-something for Chloe to celebrate too-must have been getting quite depressing all that looking and no finds! Wildlife talks sound good-ever got the kids drawing them-I remember us sat there drawing the ones off my wallpaper! Thanks Mel and Co.(especially Chloe) for helping so much! TC. xxx

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2006-01-30 07:59 melli

jo has poppy got any markings we should know about ? as she just looks like a pure bred in pic i know youve said shes got brown on her where? any spots stripes any thing we could tell if it was her as there have been a couple of people in ongar that have appeared with border collies and even chloe has said about them i know of a few but i want to double check just incase shes closer to home than we all think theres been a young teenage girl walking one down by the 2 brewers it looks abit timid also late the other night i saw a woman with a mainly white one and a smaller black and white one as my lights on my car shone on the dogs the black and white one sort of shimmered brownish i drove passed them slowlyand glared i probly made the woman feel scared a bit she started walking faster towards the houses at longfields i will keep a eye out for her again and will try and speak to her ,she may be the woman youve already spoke to i dont know so if i can know if shes got any markings like spots in places or anything it would be a great help thanks xx

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2006-01-29 23:59 Josephine

Thankyou for all comments and help. Jane you HAVE helped! Saw at least1of our posters remains at Lakeside today, which great as SO many people! Roz, I think prob not, too, but defo worth a double check-I go that way more now too. Dad should know but doesnt see great - can be remarkably unobservant from time to time, he goes that way a few times a week and if these women had got her then they'd be lulled into a false sense of security and might take her for walks more often. If the woman IS from Sawbridgeworth and had Poppy maybe she's only walking her where no posters are-why she had to go to Burnham perhaps! Wish I knew. I know she could be anywhere by now-if only vets all checked new dogs for chips and all scans worked for all chips. Perhaps cud work out a way of e-mailing/faxing more.Hard to find addresses and stuff-had to go to Library before and spend a lot of time there-not great when hoping for THE call! Nite.xx

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2006-01-29 11:50 roz

I'm so sorry about George Jo what an awful time you are having. I don't think the Potter Street Collie is her but I couldn't be certain. To be honest I can't remember the markings - I was quite surprised to see them and didn't really take it in properly. I will deliberately go that way to work to see if I can see them again. I would think that your Dad is a very reliable witness because he knows her so well. I think the Sawbridgeworth woman might be your answer but how could she keep her with all the publicty about Poppy. She must be asked all the time where she got her? A medium wouldn't hurt I suppose. Why don't you call one and see what they say. Although someone who calls up and says don't hang up or else doesn't sound very professional in my mind. Sorry again for your loss. Let's pray Poppy returns soon to put some happiness back into your life. Rxxx

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2006-01-29 08:42 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

Jo what a tough time you are having!! Stay strong as you have a lot of helpers on site here!! Wish I was nearer to help - with you in spirit if not in body. Jane

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2006-01-28 23:40 Josephine

Thanks for condolences and idea's. With Jessie due for another tricky op, desperate to hold on to the remaining members of my family-will get her chipped while there-she might be 13 and rarely leave house/garden but still! Keep thinking back to that medium who called on day2 and said I am a medium,don't hang up or else. So what did idiot me go and do but hang up-the words hadnt even registered just thought dodge sales call of some kind as had been hanging up on all day as trying to keep line free.Think maybe she was connected somehow.Maybe BT could give me her No.-I doubt it-all rather late now tho.Am sceptic too, but with so much bad stuff happening you get crazy thoughts now and then like am cursed!xx

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2006-01-28 19:37 Candy

so sorry for your loss, let's hope Poppy is found soon. Dolly 6.2.05

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2006-01-28 13:23 Unknown

Sorry to hear about George, Jo. Do you want to PM me about that place we discussed ? Apologies for absence - work again.

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2006-01-28 09:52 TracyB

Jo, so sorry to hear about George. Stay strong though-you've lots of people supporting you. I'm sure you'll have Poppy back soon, maybe a medium may be the answer-i'm sceptical but have seen on other reuniteds that they've worked. The collie brigade do seem to be turning up slowly but surely. Wish I was nearer, silly thought, have you tired using a 'sniffer' dog, if people do think they've seen her & you've not already scented the area could another dog track her? i know the police won't lend you one but there's a lot of compition dogs that can scent pretty good. I know my labx can if she thinks there's a treat coming her way. Good Luck-stay positive as hard as it may be. Speak soon. x

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2006-01-28 09:51 melli

so sorry to hear about george jo must be a awfull time for you , lets hope all these lookers for poppy bring you good news soon xxx

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2006-01-28 00:10 Josephine

Thanks for all posts-it really helps. Roz, dont suppose you remember if it had any black markings on back of neck? Wasn't sure-maybe it was her and just a shadow. I must go that way more often. The Collie in the guys yard was definately not Poppy-we went back&checked¬ as bad as thought. Also went to a couple other dodge places, looking for a few dogs. Spoke to puppy owner again, gave some advice&suggested register on doglost. More poss sightings yesterday but cudnt follow up as have had awfully distressing time at NW vets with my beautiful ball of fluffy golden loveliness-George, who sadly passed away yesterday. Am devastated. Donna really helped.Went for walk with Sheba, Badger and her today where Poppy went missing-sad, but to have company was nice. Must do it more and hope to see the2women with the Poppy-alike that Dad saw. Apparently they were very fond of her and walked with her on a past walk he did there with her-hmm.

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2006-01-27 15:29 roz

Any news Jo? I saw the Potter Street Border Collie the other morning with the intimidating looking man! He probably just looks like that but the dog seems to be treated well etc I do think she looks like Poppy but obviously I don't really know enough. It's all so complicated! Come home safely Poppy! Rxxx

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2006-01-24 20:01 Candy

this is so awful, hope you find Poppy really soon. Dolly 6.2.05

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2006-01-24 18:13 roz

The neighbour's dog sounds plausible but then again they all sound plausible. I'm pretty sceptical about it but maybe it is time to call a medium! I never thought I'd say that but all these leads must be driving you up the wall! I know some of the calls are genuine but you've probably had so many crank calls - why do people do that? Such bizarre behaviour and it doesn't help it only hinders. Really hoping you work out which one IS Poppy soon. Rxxx

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2006-01-24 13:48 melli

cool sheba , this was my first visit on my own they dont normally venture out this far but as i live in ongar they asked if i would do it and did i havent actually been to the kennels yet as im useless at finding places lol i know how to get to harlow though lol but to go that little futher afield worries me im ok once ive been somewhere once or get told exactly how to get there but other than that i say to my partner if im not home by t time call the police im lost lol

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2006-01-24 08:28 sheba

Hi Meli, I got both my dogs from Mutts in Distress and used to help out at weekends! Keep up the good work.

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2006-01-24 07:55 melli

blimey this is so frustrating for you jo im off to do a home check today for mutts in distress then ive got no more to do till i go to work tonight i will have a drive round jo and have a look for her shes gotta be somewhere ,

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2006-01-23 23:27 Josephine

We went back to Harlow siting today. Whilst looking for Poppy and Jodie we saw a spaniel puppy was missing too. A man on a quad bike appeared from no-where, went after the puppy-who had only just built up the confidence to run off the lead. He chased her and when owner got up there, they were gone. She tried posters, vets, police and had looked on doglost but not signed up. Another lady rang to say that her neighbour had my dog. She said he'd had this dog since Oct 21st and had been treating it progressively worse and worse, ever since. She said she had tried calling the police, RSPCA and another charity with no luck. Most of the time the dog shut out in a few square meters of concrete of his yard. It is so thin she can see all the bones. It escapes quite often when she feeds it, but mostly just barks in distress. She thought it was just like the poster and definitely a B/W Border Collie. Same place as last nights sighting-which, sadly, it turns out, wasnt her.

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2006-01-23 00:29 Josephine

Yes, I was so pleased to hear Lotty found. Gives hope! After helping wuth lotty Dona also came all the way to Burnham-on-Crouch with me today-althgh not sure quite how far as got a little lost! Had 4poss sightings today. My father saw 2women with a similar dog nr wear she went missing but although the dog raced over and ran round and round all excited, he thought very similar but perhaps a little smaller, but when the they'd gone thought maybe it could have been-eyes not 100%and wont wear glasses. Also, a call from a local man whose been looking out for her when walking his dogs-seen lots simlar but not quite until today! It was with a woman 2pm Sat walking along the front in Burnham. The womans description was oddly identical to a previous sighting in Sawbridgeworth where the dog was even called Poppy. Tall blonde woman late20's/early30'sagain. But what really struck me was the identical details such as more than usual white on tip of tail-about 3"+ of bright bushy white and the reddy/brown tinge on her fluffy upper hind quarters that shows up in the sun. We put up some posters with this detail on and asked a few people. Any helpers in Burnham I wonder? Then had another possible from Fern Hill in Harlow-3v.nr and 2a little further off. We went to investigate, found possibly the boys who rang who showed us a B/W dog in neighbours garden-theirs it seemed! Later, had another report of what I think must have been Janey again, in the Lavers-identical bar the spur! Cant stop thinking again now, bout the woman who called herself a medium saying don't hang up-which I stupidly did without thinking. Had had so many sales type calls-the hang up to free the phone instinct kicked in too soon. What if this woman knew the person who had her and I blew it?This is bit of a long one-too long to check jus now-apologies for any typo's-not me-it's the cheapo keyboard! xxxx

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2006-01-22 22:59 roz

Yes I'll second that - you did a fantastic job finding Lotty. Really hoping we all hear good news on Poppy soon. Rxxx

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2006-01-22 21:31 melli

well sheba thats lotty found congrats to you on that one lets hope poppy is home safe and soon with you on the case i have good faith in finding her sooner now good luck xx

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2006-01-22 21:02 sheba

It was pretty awful! But at least this poor dog has been given more dignity, just so sad we don't know who it belonged to and exactly what breed it was. It was found just below a viaduct, so wonder if it got hit by a train, then fell in the stream below. Very sad!

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2006-01-22 16:10 melli

oh god jo and donna how did you manage to do that that must have been awfull for both of you , braver than me ,sorry to hear about your cats as well jo hope things turn out ok for you ,good luck xx

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2006-01-22 12:53 roz

Well done for doing that terrible job I don't think I could have done that. Surely the Dog Warden should have made time to do it??? How dreadful for you to go through that. I'm sorry to hear about your cats as well. It must be an extremely stressful time. Hoping we all hear good news re Poppy very soon. Rxxx

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2006-01-22 00:34 Josephine

Donna and I went down to the body today&retrieved it from the river-not in a very good state I'm afraid. Not much of face left-but rest of body that of perhaps a Border Terrier? We took it in to vet to be scanned, but nothing showed up. Took some photo's which I hope will come out and will call Jayne soon with details. Have been checking for any missing dogs in Debden/Loughton or further and found none yet. Perhaps a few notices in the area and a call to the police tomorrow. The warden already knows.Not a very nice day-worse, I found another lump on my other cat today. Thats2cats with major health scares to join my constant worrying about Poppy :'(

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2006-01-21 00:43 Josephine

Have been on to warden again today, but today she had other things she had to do-but as decomposed and not Poppy-is now low priority.Offered to go show her or maybe could try take body somewhere els but fear may fall apart so better if someone with a scanner cud come out.Have been trying to ringback all day but she was out so now cant ask again till Mon-worried might be too decomposed or washed away by then.Have been checking out a few smaller places with dogs past couple days. Mel, while they have the plough out, you can send them into my front porch! Take care all.xxx

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2006-01-20 20:25 Candy

so glad this wasn't Poppy, but as previously said, whose dog was it. Dolly 6.2.05

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2006-01-20 12:59 roz

Indeed thank God it wasn't her but I do feel sorry for the owners. I found myself hoping she wasn't in the blue today because I thought that would mean it was her. Keep going Jo - I'm sure you will find her soon. Rxxx

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2006-01-20 07:46 melli

oh thank god it wasnt her , but then theres the other question whos dog was it ? im without a car today but hoping to get it back sometime later ,im stuck indoor all day with no car :( i will be pulling my hair out if i have to stay in its something i dont like doing ,mind you i can tidy up my house as ive got mud everywhere from the kids dogs and builders so if anyone has a spare 5 mins and a plough can you come and plough my kitchen floor hahahah good luck jo i do hope she turns up soon xxx

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2006-01-19 23:37 Josephine

Well found the dog and it isnt her, not a Collie-much smaller but badly decomposed. The body had been moved downsteam a bit from where the warden was told it was under the railway bridge-5 Arches area,nr Debden Broadway. It was in a shallow stream near school & houses, right by a well used footpath along which i passed other dogwalkers.Surprised no-one else had reported it.Was planning on dashing home to get wardens No.&try to get her back up there to scan it. However, my car had other idea's!Was there 3hrs in end, walking to phone-they always pick there moments to die on u and waiting for breakdown! Ah well. nite all.xxxx

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2006-01-19 13:37 roz

God how awful for you praying it's not her but I understand you need to know. Thinking of you today Jo. Rxxx

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2006-01-19 08:21 melli

oh god i hope its not her :(

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2006-01-18 23:25 Josephine

Roz, I think it looked alot like her too, except thought there were dark splodges on top of her neck, going part way up her white collar but was getting dark so hard to tell. Called local dog warden again today who was extremely helpful. she was telling me how some microchips just wont read or only work on compatible scanners. They take a few days to bed in, after which should be re-checked, again how can travel or just stop working. Dogs she has that she knows are chipped just cant find chips on and how lots vets just dont scan new dogs-dont want to upset customers. Also how often stolen dogs dumped/sold 100's miles away. It so happens she had a call today reporting a dead Collie in fields nr Loughton.She went with the intention of scanning it and seeing if looked like Poppy-(still in her mind, which great!) but couldnt find it before next shout. Has given me the details+school that reported it so can go tomorrow and look myself. Hope not but have to know.

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2006-01-18 16:33 roz

Probably was the same one as I remember the owner looked quite intimidating. I can understand that your mind is probably playing tricks on you as you're desperate to find her but I did think it looked quite like her only a bit thinner. It might be an idea to put a few posters through the letter boxes down that road anyway? I'll keep a look out for the North Weald wanderer! Even if we could rule it out it would be a start as you've had so many sightings! I'm sure your hard work will pay off soon. Hope your cat is ok. My Beagle has eye ulcers that keep coming back so I'm spending a lot of time at the Vets at the mo. Hope to hear good news v soon Rxxx

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2006-01-18 00:09 Josephine

Thankyou all so much for helping! Mel, I've made a few Poopy's myself (of the odourless variety!). Glad all that driving round brought you some reward-if not Poppy-Badgers great-apart from a fleeting resemblance to Pops! I followed another Poppy-alike yesterday. Wondered if could be the same Roz saw on way into Harlow a while back? - Potter St, so similar, just had this black mark on neck-kept willing it to be a smear of dirt and lost a little fur but dont think it could have been-the owner so suspicious-big guy-didnt dare call her name then spent rest of next hr trying to find them again as desp wished had. Any of you in same position know how you will every vague possibilty to be your dog, only when your 100% certain it isnt can you let it go! Had couple sightings-Northweald again. Only couple hrs later so long gone by time I got there. (Princess-love it!)Jo-have done some ads put they havnt published any of our stories yet., which v.disappointing. Anyway-early cats vet appt so must dash! Good luck to us all!xxxx

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2006-01-17 21:39 melli

id sit there sobbing roz if i did find her lol i know what im like then again shes become part of our life as well now chloe cant wait to here some good news

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2006-01-17 20:33 roz

You would be the perfect person to find her Mel apart from Jo of course. Keep up the driving-you're bound to see her one of these days/nights! I will keep a look out as well and have a go at driving around the areas mentioned. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!!!

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2006-01-17 18:55 PrincessJo5

Come home beautiful girl, would be worth getting her into local papers again if you have done it before. Jo x

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2006-01-17 10:22 melli

oh god i spelt her name wrong poopy hahaha i ment poppy ive wrote it enough for gods sake and its took me a day to relise doh

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2006-01-16 21:44 melli

was thinking that jayne lets hope she shows up soon ,i wish she would show herself when im around the sightings in northweald and ongar well im in ongar and im 5 mins drive from northweald and also travell there for work i only need to see her and i know where jo lives i could drop her off there SHOW YA SELF POOPY PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE XX

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2006-01-16 14:55 Unknown

Come on Poppy-cannot believe you are still giving your owner the run a round-this week has proved a good one for reunited Colles-be one of them!

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2006-01-16 12:33 melli

its ok i have these moments where i get bored hahahha and go for a drive early hours of the morning sometimes i love the wildlife i see through the night as well sometimes on a weekend when the kids havent got school they ask if we can go fox hunting that means drive around for miles looking for foxes they count how many they see and deers and rabbits and we was lucky a few weeks back to see a big fat badger on the side of the road we parked quite close and watched him for a while then they ask alot of questions like what they eat and where they sleep etc , i should have been a wildlife teacher hahahaha

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2006-01-16 11:56 roz

Well done Mel you're doing a great job. I've been away over the weekend but I'll keep my eyes open as I'm so near to School Green Lane. Hope this hard work pays off Jo and you get your Poppy back safely very soon. Rxxx

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2006-01-16 08:17 melli

any news over weekend? i got bored last night(sunday went looking from 7pm till 11pm driving round moreton , fyfield, back to north weald and around all them back roads to harlow , then onto waltham abbey and high beach not a sighting only of foxes and deers good luck xxx

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2006-01-14 00:25 Josephine

Sure am Mel, but aren't we all! RSPCA wont go without me going in 1st and seeing cruelty-pref with police! That cant be right, surely? Something about they couldn't get Poppy back if she was in there as well. All become rather more complicated. Been hearing worrying tales. Watched Justine~Alfie on that BBC2 pet people program last night-shame doglost not mentioned but glad they had program on. Alerting dognappers/people who buy dogs in pubs, to the enormity of the trauma they put us through always a good thing (lets hope they listen-and care!). Poss sightings yesterday,again in Northweald-School Green Rd to Talbot and Ongar-same place-St James's Rd again. Thanks all! xxxxx

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2006-01-13 07:47 melli

jo im off to harlow today(friday) will keep looking out for poppy and lotty the gsd oh i hope theres some good news soon must be so frustrating for you jo with poppy and a member of your family in hospital bet your knackered , hope all this works out well for you very soon !

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2006-01-13 01:05 Unknown

Still no news ? !

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2006-01-10 23:41 Unknown

Despite being too busy working to do anything for a few days, I still have to check on Poppy !

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2006-01-10 09:18 melli

well we got a few keeping eyes out for poppy , lets hope one of us spot her soon , yes jo for god sake dont go on your own to this man you call get one of us local ones to come with you just give one of us a shout you never know what his like he could be a very nice person but its better to be safe than sorry

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2006-01-10 09:06 sheba

Jo, if you would like me to come with you to see this man, I will. I live in Sheering so not too far away. Let me know. Donna x

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2006-01-10 00:46 Josephine

Think the Poppyalike was running away at the time-neither sister nor Alfie's mum really expected her to hear-chased after but too far behind. Northweald ranges from Harlow side of A414 golf course, sometimes crossing rd-to fields by the Bluemans estate crossing Weald Bridge Rd to the Talbot ~ down the A414 ~ Ashlyns~Little Chef~crosses the rd to 'Blakes' Restaurant/golf course then back to Northweald. Hope to get someone to come with me to see man with all the dogs! Map not done yet am afraid-bn all looking after&hospitals wknd. Stanford Rivers? One in Ongar, 50yards up rd towards Stanford Rivers but not in it! Thanks for suggestions! Maybe if start putting clothing bits by posters in the hope she would linger? Anyway , thanks guys-take care! Jo.xxxxx

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2006-01-09 12:15 roz

I think it would be good to investigate that 'eccentric' man sounds very strange but take great care! I will keep my eyes open around North Weald but unfortunately I've never seen anything. Wouldn't she have come to Alfie's Mum if she called her or doesn't she really respond when called? It IS odd if even people who know her think it might be her? I suppose it's possible she could be living independently for so long!? It's all so odd! I really hope all this leads to good news very soon. Rxx

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2006-01-08 11:48 Unknown

That map would be really good. It's terribly hard to follow what's what.

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2006-01-08 10:50 melli

where in northweald jo is this dog being spotted im over that way alot im off to harlow today so will keep a eye out as normal and got kids with me we are also going to look for lotty the gsd missing from over harlow way STRANGE all these sightings all differant places near and far , especially the near ones like ongar and stanford rivers and north weald if thats the case worth putting something down with your scent on it so she stays close to it ? maybe a old t/shirt of something ? if one of these dogs are her shes close jo just cant find ya door good luck xxx

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2006-01-08 01:46 Josephine

Had interesting call l.nite from a woman who had helped her friend find a dog-heard about a guy who has picked up loads of 'strays'-not a home or any, jus eccentric who has lots-she managed to contact him and thru him got her m8s dog back! Wants to meet me and show where this place is-not far apparently but well off rd-worth a try! A call from another person who'd seen a found poster in Harold Hill turned out to be a Pomeranian-now at Battersea.3people rang about the Northweald dog yesterday-made me wonder as 1of them was Poppy's best friend-Alfie's mum(a Staffy who's missing her still!)who knows her well! I still havnt seen her though and why wouldnt she have come when my sister called or found her way home?? Hard to rule out sightings like this. Have been thinking must organise/catagorise sightings better-maybe map is answer! So so many calls about her. When figure it all out will post it up clearer-for now the last but 1 i did says major places! Cheers everyone! Nite! xxx

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2006-01-07 18:09 Unknown

With all the various sightings it is very difficult to follow which ones might be Poppy and which ones have subsequently been proved not to be her. Joesphine, have you marked all these sightings on a map with dates and then eliminated the red herrings ? It would help you focus a bit more. Also, if you could post a list of the sightings that could have been Poppy, we could get some sort of fix on it all.

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2006-01-07 16:19 Bugs

Still thinking of Poppy and hope the new year brings her home to you very soon. Sue

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2006-01-06 08:51 sheba

Hi Meli, there's 2 Donna's in Sheering! I've got dark hair, other has blonde hair. Will pass on regards if it's other one! I'm also addicted to Doglost since my friends dog went missing at the end of October and always look out for Poppy and now Lotty. Jo, will gladly help in anyway I can. Donna xx

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2006-01-06 08:18 melli

oh blimey ifound a long lost m8 on here because of poppy im just wondering now if donna from sheering is the donna i know might have to be nosey and question her hahahaha anyway jo im out looking later today ive got to go to epping ,via northweald i will divert through toothill and stanford rivers way on the way home . im only on here this early coz chloes morning routine is to check dog lost b4 she goes to school then when she gets home then b4 she goes to bed , shes addicted to dog lost mind you so am i so being a animal lover runs in the family , so when she is home jo dont be surprised if i pay u a visit with chloe i think shes addicted to poppy hahahahha , speak soon xxx

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2006-01-06 02:07 Josephine

Lets hope one of them is her. Another couple saw the Northweald dog again today. It has been difficult findng time to check out sightings/re-poster, since my Gran had a fall end Nov, have been full time carer, so any extra eyes or asking anyone (especialy dog walkers of any new Border Collies appearing in these areas) extreemly helpful. Cant say how much I appreciate everyone's help and all the many who go to lengths following dogs they think might be her, driving round to find posters and calling me. Its comforting knowing so many good people out there for her! Also hearing re-united stories months on! Always want to know more bout those. WHEN she's in the blue will give full details! xxxxx

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2006-01-05 22:54 sheba

Please let me know if I can help, I live in Sheering and drive around the country lanes quite alot. Might have to go to Ongar tomorrow so will keep a look out. Donna xx

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2006-01-05 17:03 roz

It's all a bit of a puzzle. I will keep my eyes open because I'm often in Ongar, Harlow etc. One dog was reunited today after 14 months! You have had so many sightings by the laws of average, one MUST be her!! Hope she's safely in the blue very soon. Rxx

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2006-01-05 08:30 melli

jo will keep a eye out and have a drive round again today ill try to get round stanford rivers way as well chloes back at school this morning so i havent got my extra eyes with me , we saw a young girl about 14 walking a lookalike poppy the other day ,in ongar very simular but the white tip on its tail was only the tip not as big as poppys but if this is her shes getting closer to home now lets hope it is her and she picks up a scent she remembers xxxx

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2006-01-05 01:52 Josephine

Chelmsford sighting was in the middle of Avon Rd off Chignall Rd. Havnt been able to go to that area yet. A woman called to say 4"homeless"guys were up to no good with a couple of Border Collies in the Isle of Dogs. The police were called,they were arrested and she said the dogs were taken to Battersea. This happened on Christmas Eve, I expect had she been1of,Batersea would have found her chip by now, but I will call them tomorrow just in case. Mel! Another Ongar call-same place just a little further up the main rd from St James Av towards Stanford Rivers on the right, 2.30Tues afternoon! Everything I asked seemed to match up ok. Se had a red material collar on. Will check with the Collie owners I found before if could have been theirs. I dont think the Northweald 1is her as my mother and sister saw it on Monday night! Just a glimpse and altho they chased it son lost track-didt come when theycalled-from a distance and both thought it wasnt her-more barrel shaped. Well I still not 100%as she could have put on weight if not being exercised much-only these 'escapes', but seems unlikely now. Not sure which I currently think most likely to be her. Harlow maybe or Ongar would be nice-but surely she could get home from there or more would have seen her. Some of the walkers should recognise her in Ongar-like you did, Mel! Chelmsford, Chadwell Heath or that old Sawbridgeworth 1??? I think so many Border Collie escape artists about as many people dont give them the vast amount of mental&physical exercise they need, so being smart they can&do take themselves for walks! Apart from more vets calling to update records for New yr-Thats All Folks! Nite!XXXXX

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2006-01-04 23:57 Unknown

I know what you mean Melli ! One has to be Poppy, but which one ?

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2006-01-04 22:00 melli

ive been to shenfield and back twice today and epping and northweald twice havent seen a thing

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2006-01-03 17:26 roz

It must be so frustrating for you - all these possible sightings and everything. keep going I'm really hoping your hard work is rewarded very soon and we see her safely in the blue soon xxx

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2006-01-03 12:12 melli

where in chelmsford ? i cant believe so many sightings in so many differant places , IS THIS POPPY or the bionic border collie , oh i hope shes seen soon by someone that picks her up and takes her to be scanned good luck xxx

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2006-01-03 09:36 sheba

Do you know where the sighting was in Chelmsford?

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2006-01-03 02:20 Josephine

Mel, Chloe, Nik and Roz, thanks guys! All of you have been fantastic!Border Collie seen on own in Chelmsford yesterday. Today I tried putting few more posters up at Lakeside to hit the sales shoppers-no doubt they wont last long but a fair number should still see them. Take care. x x x x

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2005-12-31 22:55 melli

well ive been about driving today seen nothing again come on poppy show yaself when im around ill get ya right home even drop ya off at the door what more could ya want

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2005-12-31 20:28 Unknown

I'm glad there have been some sightings: I just wish she'd appear when one of you are out and about.

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2005-12-31 02:03 melli

jo im always backwards and forwards to north weald and kelveldon hatch way hmmmmm these possible sightings must be driving you mad they are me i bloody wish she would show herself when im about if it is her she would be home by now .... poor girl only wants to get home by now shes cold and hungry and in need of huge hugs it would make my year just to knock on your door and say to you all shes in my car just to see your faces id probly burst out crying anyway soppy cow i am i was really hoping you would have good news over xmas but anyway hope the new year brings you the happiness your waiting for chloes getting a bit of a wizz kid on this pc she checks every day even if im not up and about she logs on hoping poppy is in the blue and when she is JESUS im going to know about it this house will probly fall down with the screams and shouts from her anyway good luck and we will keep our eyes open im off to north weald tomorrow morning and towards brentwood as well to pick up the lizards food so i will drive around the areas youve said about ill have my spare pair of eyes with me aka chloe the poppy poster spotter hopefully she will be the poppy spotter soon that would really make her day xxxx eyes peeled and looking still xxxx

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2005-12-31 01:24 Josephine

Happy New Year! Lets hope it brings many dogs & owners together again-including Poppy & I! Well have had a few poss sightings over the christmas period: Pilgrims hatch near Brentwood-BP garage, crouched at side of road on Boxing Day & 1 more North weald. Also 2 rescue centers hoping the Border Collies they'd had in were mine-sadly not. Fraid havnt found anything in the papers either but may well have missed something-typically it would be in the 1 I missed-so long as others saw it ok tho! Thankyou everyone for calling/writing, people really do care-there are alot of good people out there trying to help. Like Chloe! I'm beginning to want her back for you guys as much as for us! Love & best wishes to you all! x x x x x

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2005-12-28 20:22 Unknown

Any news ?

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2005-12-28 18:49 roz

Hope you were able to enjoy Christmas a little but it must be v difficult. Hope to hear some good news soon. Rxx

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2005-12-27 22:56 melli

JO ANY NEWS ON POPPY OVER THE XMAS BREAK CHLOES BEEN CHECKING ON HERE EVERYDAY EVEN WHEN SHES BEEN ILL SHES BEEN WELL ENOUGH TO LOG ON DOGLOST TO SEE IF POPPY IS HOME SO PLEASE TELL ME SOMETHING SHES DRIVING ME MAD , SHE STILL SPOTS POSTERS AND WHEN WE ARE DRIVING AROUND SHE SAYS JUST UP HERE SHOULD BE A POPPY POSTER MUM AND SHES RIGHT THERE S A POSTER RIGHT WHERE SHE SAID SPEAK SOON XXX

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2005-12-23 23:05 Unknown

Only really worth calling if you've got a named contact. If you phone a newsdesk you naver get to speak to the same person twice.

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2005-12-23 00:32 Josephine

Ah! Thanks Nik! No, didnt know that-not really had much to do with papers till now! Do the papers tend to be cool with phone calls asking if they've run a story yet or might this seem to pushy and have a negative effect? Had to go away again today but will try check this weeks tomorrow! Night! xx

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2005-12-22 20:22 Unknown

Sorry, lesson time !! Editorial area and distribution area are not the same. The paper will only pick up on a story if it's in their editorial area. You may find a copy of the paper to buy, even though you don't live in the editorial area. As a result the story went to papers in the area where Poppy went missing and was allegedly spotted. You may buy the Herts & Essex Observer locally, but it doesn't run stories on the areas relevant to where you live and where Poppy's 'been' !!!!

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2005-12-22 00:06 Josephine

Thanks Roz, Rachy, Nik. The Epping, Ongar, Nothweald Gazette/Guardian the one I check each week, the Epping and Halow(seperate) Star try and check-nothing in Epping this week or last, nothing in Harlow last or so far as could see in this weeks. The Mercury is another Harlow paper (not far from here). The Herts and Essex Observer also covers Harlow. The Citizen-Chelmsford-somewhat further afield and the Epping Forest Independent is usually sold more towards London which is great as suspect she may have been taken that way-havnt had chance to go check this week but all good! Thankyou Nik!

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2005-12-21 00:55 Unknown

These were the papers I targeted: Epping Forest Independent; Epping Star; Epping, North Weald & Ongar Guardian. They've all been emailed at least twice. I am not really sure which Gazette and Observer you're refering to. If you mean the Brentwood Gazette, I've just done that. The only Observer I can think of is the Herts & Essex and it doesn't cover the area. Please advise as I have to make judgements based on maps and subscription databases.

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2005-12-20 19:08 roz

How upsetting for you and the dog's owners. Don't give up hope. I'm sure we're all thinking of you and wishing she comes back soon. Rxx

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2005-12-20 13:51 Rachey

Hope you have some good news in the new yr

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2005-12-20 00:47 Josephine

Thanks Mel, Jane and Roz, nothing i the gazette again, nor observer, havnt yet been able to find copy of star or mercury to look in. Last chance for christmas story this wk. Had a very sad call yesterday about a Poppy like Border Collie run over in Roydon at the wknd, but it seems it was not Poppy as it had some tan on it. Possibly one of the other 2Collies I've had calls about from there which weren't Poppy. Also had poss sighting Sat in Chadwell Heath High Street-on own, thin, hungry, slow and sad looking and one with a homeless woman walking down the main road in N15/17-nr A10. Wishing you lovely people who have kept me strong through this all the best and a very Merry Christmas! Jo.xxx

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2005-12-19 09:31 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

Still watching for news of Poppy- hoping you get a sighting soon.Cannot do much as too far away but thinking of you Jo and hoping Poppy is back with you soon. Jane x

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2005-12-18 22:03 roz

Any news Jo? Did the story go into the papers? I didn't buy one this week. Rxx

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2005-12-18 16:17 melli

ive had a nose around bluemans and back roads this weekend but nothing

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2005-12-15 00:06 Josephine

Thanks Nik-fingers crossed-again! xxxx

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2005-12-14 00:07 Unknown

Have resent the press releases.

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2005-12-13 14:33 Josephine

Thanks Roz. Yesterday brought a call bout a dog in Coxtie green Rd (again ) and another from Talbot towards airfield. Another night-time jant around 8pm.

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2005-12-13 14:25 roz

I'm still thinking of you Jo and praying that you get Poppy back soon. I will keep my eyes out for her and let you know if I hear/see anything at all. Lots of love Rozxxx

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2005-12-12 14:37 Josephine

Thanks again Mel and Nik-wihout your support couldnt have kept going this long. Easy to succumb to people telling me she'll be fine and prob being looked after well by good people. I hope she is but surely 'good' people would have decency to contact police or vet or respond to poster which anyone within at least a 10 mile radius couldnt really have missed. Being looked after well includes being out on long walks and getting her checked over by vet, in which case surely she would have been spotted by now. Only a very naive person could have been duped into buying a dog like her with no suspisions, hardly likely to be clued up on care or welfare. Still, it is indeed a comforting thought, but I cannot allow myself to be blinded by it, in case I become complacent. Another South Weald Park sighting this morning. This time collar with bone shaped tag! But again, thought it was a boy.

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2005-12-12 12:48 Unknown

I'll send over the news release again and broaden out the area a bit.

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2005-12-12 07:35 melli

jo i know of 1 border collie in harlow i saw a a old man with one other week ,i did ask him if he had seen a border collie around he said no but he had seen the posters and he will look out for her as his a collie lover his self he also said he jotted your number down ,just incase ,but that was down near toys r us way i cant believe all the times i go that way and havent even spotted her . mind you she could probly hear my old car from a mile away and it probly scares her lol BUT im hoping to get a new one soon just b4 xmas or just after anyway i will be going out to harlow way again shopping and stuff this week and also northweald to work i will be looking out for her and this is for the gazzette COME ON PRINT THE ADD OFF PLEASEEEEEEE THE MORE EYES THAT SEE HER THE BETTER CHANCE WE HAVE GETTING HER HOME WHERE SHES MISSED DEARLY

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2005-12-12 00:53 Josephine

Thanks Mel, Nik-for not giving up on us! Well, just back from Harlow, seen on cycle path from Garden Tiger(behind College) towards The Stow, been round for 2hrs calling ll over, asked quite a few dog walkers, none knew of any BCollies in the area.The couple who called were looking for a while, too. They did find another group of people that had seen this dog, but this was while I was on way so didnt speak to them myself. Apart from this only another Threshers Bush dog seen -same look-a-like-Janey. Have looked in as many papers as could find so far but no Poppy. The Gazette has printed a missing dog story BUT NOT POPPY'S! Gutted! Maybe next week. Please Paper's!

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2005-12-11 22:55 melli

well ive been backwards and forwards all round then roads thursday saturday and sunday aint seen anything HOW BOUT YOU JO ? SEEN OR HEARD ANYTHING OVER THE WEEKEND?

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2005-12-11 12:28 Unknown

Any news ?

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2005-12-08 23:35 Unknown

Let's hope there's something in this week's local papers.

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2005-12-08 16:32 melli

went round bluemans and all round the back roads back home saw nothing

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2005-12-08 07:58 melli

well im going to epping today jo 8/12 morning on the way back ill have a look around n/w and all the back roads for you xxx

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2005-12-07 01:09 Josephine

Thanks you guys. I always looking there too. Is strange-must get to the bottom of this one!

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2005-12-05 15:58 melli

SAME HERE ROZ I GO TO NORTH WEALD TO GO TO WORK NEVER SEEN A THING FUNNY THAT

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2005-12-05 15:57 melli

jo SOME NIGHT THIS WEEK I WILL BE TRAVELLING TO WALTHAM ABBEY VIA THESE ROADS I WILL HAVE A LITTLE DRIVE ROUND AND ABOUT AS WELL STILL GOT MY DOGS LEAD IN THE CAR JUST INCASE LOL U NEVER KNOW IM OFF WORK THIS WEEK SO ILL BE ABOUT DRIVING AROUND LOOKING UNTIL I ACTUALLY SPOT THIS DOG IM HOPING ITS HER ...... BUT AS I SAID IN EMAIL TO U IF YOU WERE GIVEN STEAK EVERY DAY FROM THE BEEFEATERS BINS WOULD YOU GO HOME TO A TIN OF CHUM ANYWAY ILL KEEP LOOKING AND HOPING XXXX

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2005-12-05 15:55 roz

It does seem strange about the North Weald sightings but I haven't seen anything. I will keep my fingers crossed that you get her back very soon. Has the article gone in yet I didn't see it in our local paper? Take Care Rxxx

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2005-12-04 20:26 Josephine

Thanks Roz, wish could get to the bottom of all these Northweald sightings! Had one at midnight Fri. Alot of them seem to be from rush hr on-a bit of a nightowl wandering 1 this! From Bluemans estate to Talbot, Ashlyns then over the road to the golf course and back seems to be the pattern. Other than this just a Mill Street nr Hastingwood dog in the road-another near miss.

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2005-12-02 21:50 roz

Fingers crossed that the article does the trick. I'm still checking every day - really want to hear that she is back at home with you Jo. Rozx

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2005-12-01 23:10 Josephine

Ah Nik! Fantastic, thankyou! Should I take photo's to them or anything? Epping Gazette's Daniel didnt go for mine. Think was too general. i dont know! Re-unite Poppy for Christmas great catchy title! Fingers Crossed!

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2005-12-01 20:56 melli

no worries jo will be out and about friday will carry on looking for her

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2005-12-01 20:30 Unknown

Press releases for local papers finally done and sent. The story is "Reunite Poppy for Christmas."

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2005-12-01 19:50 Josephine

Thanks Mel! Well a couple more Talbot-golf course sightings and one today in St James Av, Marden Ash, Ongar. Been around but I havnt seen any. Lots posters been taken down this week, need to replace. Nothing in the paper-again.

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2005-12-01 13:39 melli

any news jo ive been driving around looking from northweald all round them back roads havent seen nothing xxx

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2005-11-28 23:21 Unknown

Joesphine, please respond to that PM I sent you the other day. No information no press release !!!!

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2005-11-28 22:26 melli

y do people do hoax calls do they really get a kick out of it ,stupid ******** , anyway ive had a few drives around over the weekend and today ive been northweald ,all round the little lanes towards harlow nothing to report, sunday went towards brentwood and southweald nothing to report ,today i went to manor road chigwell , nothing there either , but must say lots of posters are still around jo took a handful with me but you have already covered the areas , anyway, will carry on looking when im out on my travels,

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2005-11-28 17:58 Josephine

2diff people called about a dog on Coxtie Green Rd, Brentwood. 1st said thick leather collar and disc, like she had on when went, which right. He said it was cocking its leg tho so not so likely. Next was prob same dog. Both early Sat. Same area get loads calls from, must track down this dog to make totally sure. Same goes for Northweald one and Harlow.Other than this, only 1more hoax+1more unlikely over wknd. Thanks Roz, Mel& Nik!

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2005-11-28 16:37 roz

Hi Jo please check your email - I have sent you a message about a rather strange incident with a Border Collie this morning. I don't think it's relevant but just in case please read! Have you had any other leads? Roz

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2005-11-27 14:22 roz

I drove around the area yesterday and today but nothing to report. I will keep trying but it's difficult looking in all the fields whilst keeping one eye on the road! I'll get my husband to come with me next time so that I can look without crashing! I'll also walk my Beagle around there - she might smell something! Hope to hear good news very soon. Roz

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2005-11-26 20:54 Unknown

Thanks Roz and Melli going round in this horrible weather. I think Joesphine needs all the help she can get to find this very elusive girl.

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2005-11-26 06:20 melli

blimey roz didnt relise ya live near me work lol any chance ya can make me some sarnies for lunch.saves me going up to the garage for a prepacked one hahahahhha and a flask of coffee would be great or ia that taking the **** lol anyway gotta shoot to work now yep 620 am cold wet and horrible will keep a eye out jo and also will on way home good luck xxx

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2005-11-25 23:43 Josephine

Cheers you guys-really appreciate it! Had another caall from Northweald again this morning-rushed down to where this same couple had seen her near Talbot again going towards Ashlyns farm-they thought. They got a good look twice now and I showed him some more photo's. He feels certain it her! But I still worry it may be this other dog. The same guy at Ashlyns I spoke to last year again said he had saeen a dog like her but thought not just in the past6 1/2wks.So worry again it might be this other similar dog. Still hope tho! No sign of dog but did stumble onto a film set with hurridly thrown on clothes&hair in air! But maybe it'll get her on TV-satellite childrens thing but still! BBC just send auto-response but says sometimes e-mails read out at 7.25, 7.55, 8.25 and 8.55 so small hope there! No sign of Poppy in Gazetteagain:/ Maybe next wk.

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2005-11-25 17:03 roz

I live very nrearby too and haven't seen anything but I will have a drive around over the weekend. Lots of pairs of eyes are better than one! Good luck! Rozx

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2005-11-25 15:32 melli

jo i worrk 2 mins from all those places i havent seen a thing but will keep a good eye out round there im about early saturday morning to go to work so i will have a drive around for a while b4 i go to work and when i leave work about 2 pm ill take the long way home all round them back roads good luck xx

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2005-11-25 13:42 Bugs

Still thinking of Poppy and hope she's back with you very soon.xxx

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2005-11-25 12:49 Rachey

Fingers crossed for you from here.... hope you have a better weekend

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2005-11-25 11:23 Josephine

Well 3more sightings Northweald over the wknd and early part of this week. Is this the same wanderer as before? People seem fairly sure it looks like her. Talbot, Wealdbridge Road and A414 crossing from Golf course to Ashlyns farm. Also one in Chelmsford, Victoria Road.Had to go away to look after Gran for much of this week so havntbeen able to do much at all. Also car off road, having to borrow when can. So not a very productive week.

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2005-11-25 07:42 melli

any news on poppy yet jo we are still looking out for her hoping shes home b4 xmas xxxxx

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2005-11-20 22:22 Josephine

Jane! Thanks 4 that! Brilliant! Lakeside perfect, so many peops must hav bn there! Busy putting the rest of us l.min Xmas shoppers to shame! I've seriously wondered bout getting T-shirts printed...but the time for T-Shirts is gone! I walk round Tesco's etc holding posters facing front and back instead! I'll try e-mailing the whole poster then and see what happens. Ben looks a real head-turner! I dont think I've ever been past a white GSD without a wow b4! Which1still missing? I so lucky u guys here4me!

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2005-11-20 15:05 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

Back from the shops- did LAKESIDE Not Bluewater. Asked at the information desk- they phoned upstairs for permission- answer came back - not really supposed to but 'we wont see you putting them up!!' So posters now in Lakeside- ladies Loos, information maps on all floors, information desks(both sides) - they also took some DOGLOST postcards as they have dogs. Also a petshop on 3rd floor petshop called 'time 4 pets' has put it on the till. cant guarentee how long they will stay there but did see people reading them. Jane

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2005-11-20 08:27 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

Re the updated poster- can I suggest you email to the doglost site so it can be updated for everyone to print.as it gives a much better face picture face on. Also it would have the doglost number as well as the Id number for the site 1817.. Might end up walking round Bluewater with it pinned to my back if i cant get them up- that should raise a few eyebrows and Graham will probably disown me !!!

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2005-11-19 21:18 Unknown

Joesphine, I'm a little confused about which media you've been in contact with, and which ones have said they'll run something. Please PM me brief details.

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2005-11-19 18:28 roz

Please send me the email and I will pass it on to friends and family etc. I really admire your hard work and hope it pays off very soon. I will put a poster in my car as well. Good luck Roz email is roz@rozgerrie.com

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2005-11-19 12:06 Josephine

Thanks Jane! I go there, or Lakeside, 1000's do! Must do Lakeside2! Lots of shops wont put up & they tend2 take them down frm pillars in centres but while up, gr8! I've been going4 bollards, posts and traffic lights on way in and out! Will send you a copy of my 'chain' e-mail. Who know's if will work but worth a try! Anyone else I could send one to? Includes latest poster, with Jane's great 2pic idea! ITV trying to get her story on London Tonight! Not sure they will but worth a try! Sightings in Sawbridgeworth, on the 'Rec' behind main car park-tall blonde woman , late 30's/early 40's who this man had never seen before was walking a girl he thought looked just like Poppy, CALLED POPPY! She played with his dog and a ball, as Poppy would with a friendly little dog! Sounds hopeful, was l.wknd &he looking out for her. Going down there today. Also , another Northweald sighting night before last. Expect this the other wanderer but nothing definate. Cant rule out! Chloe darlin'! Thankyou! So glad to have you on the team! I'll try sending Mum the e-mail and poster to pass on! Maybe some of your friends have e-mail, or a poster at school would be really great! These new posters prob best as Chingford & stuff not really relevant any more!

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2005-11-19 08:11 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

so pleased to see so many helpers on this case. Im off to Bluewater tomorrow- not really directly near but loads go there from all areas- essex ansd kentwill have poster in van window plus try and get some up in the shops- Not sure if Ill be able to but can only try- and with all the hordes doing their shopping it may just spread the word. I

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2005-11-18 15:49 melli

WELL ME AND MY DAUGHTER WENT OUT IN THE CAR TODAY TO BRENTWOOD AREA AND THEN ONTO HARLOW ROUNDABOUT EPPING HIGH BEACH LOOKING THERES STILL QUITE A FEW POSTERS AROUND JO CHLOE IS A EXPERT POPPY POSTER FINDER SHES HOPING SHE FINDS POPPY FOR YOU SHE JUST DONT STOP GOING ON ABOUT HER SHE LOGS ON EVERYDAY CHECKS TO SEE IF SHES ON THE BLUE PAGES SHE READS ALL THE NEW MESSAGES AS WELL WHEN SHE GROWS UP SHE WANTS TO BE A VET AND WORK FOR DOGLOST HAHAHAHA SHES ALREADY SAID SHE WILL KEEP HER EYES OPEN SO WILL WE ALL FOR YOU GOOD LUCK XXXX

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2005-11-17 18:15 Unknown

Well done Jo!

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2005-11-17 10:25 Josephine

Thanks Mel! Hope so! Jeni, they were interested in yours too, but wanted a phone No. Shall call and ask again! Lots more to do tho.This 1 v.local!Have seen Niks expertise on other sites,like "thats the nationals done!"-v.impressed! Had another idea for spreading the word! One of those chain e-mail type things!~ think how many people that could reach! Particuarly now she could be anywhere. A ref to the website to help others too!

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2005-11-17 07:28 melli

well done jo lets hope they make something out of this theres to many dogs going missing and although some are returned theres to many not ,lets home they do a huge artical on this and something good comes out of it GOOD LUCK xxx

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2005-11-17 00:12 Josephine

Had reply from ITV. The name of the lady who I hear was brilliant at finding dogs is Julia Faulkes-ITV refered me back to doglost for details!They also asked which region I was in so they could pass my story on to the local news to see if interested! Went down to press office as couldnt get through on phone and Daniel assures me he's on the case, hoping to get story in n.week or week after, local Gazette.

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2005-11-16 23:26 Unknown

Joesphine, we'll talk in the next couple of days. We've obviously missed this week's deadlines.

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2005-11-16 01:11 Josephine

Thanks Jeni.Tried to get hold of journalist again-out-no call back. Today didnt go fabulously.Another call bout fenced in Enfield-Matalan dog I found Mon!Other than that-apart from usual whistles & beeps on postering Harlow-some kids racing round me in a car, decided might be funny to pelt with eggs!! Grrrr! Nik, any ideas on getting these darn papers to giv us a chance? Hardly the weather 4 naked dash!

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2005-11-15 11:45 skalasfamily

Hi just to let you know you can use Skalas story if it will help let me know if you need any information. Jeni x

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2005-11-15 01:22 Josephine

Another call from Matalan, Enfield. Ran round the area the collie was seen for 3or4hrs then found a collie with very similar markings, thin and scared, but not Poppy. I think she belonged to a worker inside. She was shut out on a grassy area outside the building. Couldn't see a break in the fence, but in this industrial area, this likely to be the one I've had 2 or 3 calls about. Another possible in the forest gate area. If anyone wants me to send them a fresh poster, that would be fantastic! So many similar profiles, Jane suggests putting views on 1-am 1st trying to alternate posters so at least have few different views in one area (eg on a roundabout or either side of road!), until I get chance to do that! Nik, really apreciate your help. Must admit thought the same as jouno said that! Think might bug him to see me in person. Other papers next-or other journi. Also writing to Paul O'Grady as did a feature recently trying to rehome dogs and my Dad morris danced on the show with him in the summer-maybe a way in!

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2005-11-14 21:45 melli

yeah jo ive seen a few posters around still well kids look out while i watch the road harlow rounsabout theres one still and carpark in ongar a couple of times chloe has said mum theres another poster well i got me ink now so ill try get some printed and put up ive had pc problems but i think im back for good now plus been working but will do all i can to get some printed and put out for you good luck mel

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2005-11-14 18:09 Unknown

Tuesday PM or Wed AM is liekly to be the deadline, so phone the guy back tomorrow ! Waiting on a couple of people for this story - I don't think so.

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2005-11-14 13:53 Josephine

Thanks all of you! Just called Gazette again on lost dogs story. Says he's looking into it, waiting for response frm a couple of people. I wonder if a mention of Skala's amazing story as another local dog would help-If you (Jeni and Toni) didnt mind, that is! Poppy was taken from the same place before (now off-limits!) and so, I hear, were a couple of labs recently. Maybe oppurtunists coming out frm London for day out, see these beautiful, friendly dogs, wait till let off lead then pounce. Dont let them take our dogs last havens for a free run.

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2005-11-14 10:56 skalasfamily

Josephine, Just to let you know the posters near Tesco Edinborough way and in the Woodman pub in Stanstead rivers are still up. Whenever we go out we keep our eyes peeled. Thinking of you Jeni and Tony x

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2005-11-13 23:46 Unknown

Joesphine seems to be struggling along on her own most of the time. Can we please get the poster updated and re emailed to local helpers asking to help out.

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2005-11-13 22:23 melli

blimey alot of liers or alot of boreder collies lost she cant be all them places at once have ya tried asking in the pubs towards chingford and round high beach ?

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2005-11-13 21:59 Josephine

B/W Springer Spaniel dog, found Harrow Cresent, Harold Hill, Romford, Essex. Taken to Romford Police St, then Battersea. The 'man over the road who was looking after it for his brother' tried to claim it but it wasnt his so was refered back to Romford, Batterersea also say he was re-homed last week, brought back then re-homed again a couple of days ago. Have tried contacting Springer lost 11/10 but only get council voicemail. Yet another White Horse , Southweald Park, nr Brentwood sighting, this time a jangly leather collar. Probably same wandering farm dog again,but must make sure. 2collar description now- red and jangly leather, so if farm dog doesnt...! Next a 10am sighting of thin,frightened dog like her in Berecroft, Commonside Rd, Harlow, same area as l.weeks Traveller site, not far from Epping Green, which is not far from where she first went missing. Found 4 Collies in that area today, a puppy which had been inside at time then on lead, an old rough male collie which had been in a van all along and another old male, with very similar markings, which had been in the house. Also went to site entrance and was greeted by a B/W collie cross with very short fur and thin tail-so many other dogs barking, hard to tell but asked couple people to look out for her and gave posters. Also 2Gidea Park sightings l. Tues and an interesting1at WakeArms Roundabout, popping out then back into forest, l.wk.

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2005-11-13 15:59 roz

Hi I haven't seen a Border Collie wandering around or going through the rubbish but I will keep my eyes peeled. I can't understand why there are so many dogs wandering around! I never realised before looking at this site how many go missing or are stolen - it's terrible. I'm thinking of you. Rozx

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2005-11-12 23:29 Unknown

Joesphine, let me know what happens about that story in the next few days. I can then work on a story we can use.

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2005-11-12 12:08 Josephine

I've done 4or 5 paid ads in locals, but not many people check the one item in the lost and found section! We wrote a general story to the gazette a few wks ago, which they are finally looking at, so fingers crossed. Ideally we could get a wider circulating/ London paper interested but so far still waiting on this one. How do you get them interested? Clairvoyant type stories seem to ave worked, if only I wasnt such a sceptic! Some woman calling herself a medium rang on day2-wish I hadnt hung up-she said "don't hang up or else". Maybe she knew who had her and I blew it!

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2005-11-12 11:09 Unknown

Josephine, did you manage to get any press coverage ? If not, I think we should try for some in next week's papers.

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2005-11-12 00:31 Josephine

Hi Roz, thankyou for caring, so good to know you're looking out for her there. Glad to hear some posters remain in North Weald-had to replace them several times over! Keep getting calls from Northweald, (among others). I suspect it is the same wandering dog as I got calls about last year when she was stolen. Not sure though, I'd like to be more certain. have you ever seen a Border Collie roaming the streets and inspecting rubbish bags (yesterday morning sighting)? If never have before 10/10 but have since or in future, then there is a chance that it is her. Perhaps someone is 'looking after' her there. Well todays Maldon Collie in a sheep field was claimed-still terrified-spooked by fireworks, poor thing. Poppy so terrified of them too, I hope there are no more. Another hoax and another Southweald Park sighting today too-expect this same wanderer that frequents the White Horse on a regular basis tho!

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2005-11-11 18:38 roz

I'm very sorry that Poppy is still missing. I live in North Weald and have been very moved by all the posters you have put up. I really hope that you are reunited very soon. I will look out for her in the area. Rozx

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2005-11-10 02:54 Josephine

Police had no reports of a Collie, but when tried again today, a Spaniel (thats what they thought this Border Collie was!)was brought in on the 15th from Harold Hill. Still need to check collected from Battersea by right owner(mayb still down wrongly as a Spaniel!). Had a call from woman I spoke to the other day in Threshers Bush to say she had my dog in her house, was so happy for us-only it wasnt-identical but for thestreak on her forehead! Janey, no doubt! Then a man rang to say he'd seen a dog just like mine on the Fenn Way(?) Travellers Site, Harlow (nearby town) when he visited it a couple of days ago...

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2005-11-07 22:16 Josephine

And yes, she does like to carry a toy on walk! Keeps hold of it for ages then when you nearly get to where you were going to throw it, you turn round to see her dropping it in a ditch-which I then have to spend ages looking for! She also tends to carry a toy for comfort, like round the house and places when I'm out. She probably will be with someone else.

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2005-11-07 12:48 melli

okies jo got that and returned my email addy x

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2005-11-07 12:00 Josephine

Mel, have sent private mail so can e-mail more pics!

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2005-11-06 23:48 melli

jo i may seem dumb but where is threshers bush? minds gone blank, and ive never seen a border collie in north weald either but will certainly look out for one ill be driving around tomorrow probably so i will keep a eye out still ,have you got a face pic of her ? as i see a woman with a border collie other day and i havent seen her walk it b4 HHHMM probly jumping to conclusions but ive lived here a long time and you get to know alot of ppl and there dogs this one was holding a ball all the way down the road dont know if poppy would do that would she?im probly putting 2 and 2 together jo but coming up with 5 but you never know she could have been taken in also jo some of the posters have been removed in the town i did put a few more around but youngsters have took them down again and ive run out of ink now till payday so just thought id let ya know lets hope and pray shes ok at least with the micro chip if someone does spot her and catch her she can be traced good luck xxx

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2005-11-06 22:20 Josephine

Looks like there's a bitch in the Threshers Bush, area that looks just like Poppy that probably accounts for all the sightings in that area that I was so hopeful about. A dog that wanders alot in Northweald probably accounts for the Northweald one and the Border Collie found on 14th Oct Harold Hill way seems to have been claimed-although the two people who answered the phone gave a different account of it which seemed a little odd, anyway, must get on. Millions more vet letters to write and send. Think need to take all police stations posters too, all the police I've spoken to on the street as well many other people say phoning doesnt always actually get details properly logged or checked and they dont communicate the information even around their own stations!

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2005-11-04 22:47 melli

had to drop my son off at school today so on way home i took a quick look and walk round south weald park didnt see any sighting of her asked a few people with dogs to keep a eye out for her keeping eyes peeled still till shes back home xxx

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2005-11-02 18:26 Josephine

Thanks for doing that for me, Mel! Am on lost-doggies, have tried putting her on few others but cant find her so not sure any others worked-did petsearch but is it there? I really hope she's not in Tower Hamlets too, she'd hate it, but if the person that stole her lived there or sold her on there, then I guess it is possible-after all, if they had just gone out on the tube to Epping, its easy enough to get to. She could be a way off by now, however she got there. Hope not. Still hoping some local person's taken her in, looking after her, maybe even trying to kid themselves that they're doing her a favour! But surely someone who'd seen 1of my many posters- would see her being taken for walks-unless she's imprisoned-which would be like hell for her.Putting out some different pictures of her so people have more views of her to go on!

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2005-11-02 08:17 melli

right jo ive added her to a couple of free ads one of them i can check how many veiwers shes had but any information will come to me as ive got ads on there already so im going to stick ya number in my fone so if i hear anything i can contact you right away i also was just going toadd her to a site thought id better check make sure you havent already done it but you had lost doggies or something like that

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2005-11-02 07:44 melli

blimey jo for god sake be carefull ,theres alot of weiros out there ,take someone with you .funny how shes been seen in 3 places at once in totally differant areas isnt it ,i cant see her being that far away really but i dont know her as well as you , ive seen her with your dad a few times and she seems very nervous of other ppl around her mind you she did come down the dr hill and i was at the bottom of it that day with my 2 staffies so maybe thats why she looked nervous but ive also seen her run off a bit and look round to make sure ya dads still near her so that makes me feel shes a loving girl .... i hope shes nearer to home god knows whats going through that poor girls head i will carry on looking out for her and i will try to add her to other dog sites if shes not added to them theres a few free ad sites i go on ...on the net i will add her to those they cover alot of areas as well good luck m8 keep ya chin up i know its hard but theres eyes everywhere looking out for her and one day soon hopefully she will be returned xxxxx

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2005-11-01 23:14 Josephine

Jeni, so pleased for you! Again, prob have some idea how you're feeling! Poppy was stolen-same area, last Sept-turned up at Fairlop station a few hrs later-who-ever took her had removed her collar&tag,no chip so only found her on 3rd call/visit to Battersea-have been reliving the happy- tearful moment we were re-united ever since!Only now its more a fantasy of what I hope might be where-ever I am. Last night had a call from a woman who swore it was "just like dog in poster" in Mile End, so was down there late-until some dodg guy followed me back from lamp-post and tried to get in car with me-pooring rain too, so called it a night! Today put ad in another paper-another ?61! Also had poss sightings Nr Southweald Park(again-but apparently another Collie there is a notorious wanderer! And tonight, Threshers Bush. Couldnt be in all 3places at once,so concentrated on Brentwood.

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2005-11-01 12:50 skalasfamily

Hi Josephine, I am now back on my feet and ready to help. You asked whether I could think of anything else that could help. Have you tried ringing local schools, ask if they will say something in assembly about keeping an eye out for her. Children love dogs and will notice them around. Postmen would notice a dog around a house that isn't usually there. Ask them to put a poster up in the royal mail office. Traffic wardens are around the streets all the time have a word with any you see around, we found if you talk to people on a one to one basis they helped more. Milkman, builders, and road workers are all people you could ask to keep an eye out. If I think of anything else that may help I will let you know. I will look around the Roydon area just in case. If you want a hand going around an area I don't mind meeting up with you even if it's just to keep you company. I know how sad it can be. Speak soon, thinking about poppy all the time, Jeni x

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2005-10-31 11:30 Josephine

Two more leads over the wknd-not her though,2stray Collies at vets in Bury St Edmunds but seems unlikely as chipped,still-fingers crossed! Still no definate outcome on South Weald Park, Epping Green and Chingford-Enfield dogs-more calls and more posters-everything had to wait for Monday-lots more calls to make! Thanks Mel-all v.good places to check out! Need more posters in most of those places-done heaps in High Beech but someone keeps taking all forest posters down too-good to hear they still there! Hope means you're feeling better now! Kids well and back at school now? Dogs resurfaced from behind the sofa-poor things?! TC.xx

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2005-10-31 08:16 melli

drove around epping waltham abbey chesant and high beach last night saw lots of your posters around but didnt see a sighting of poppy :( still keeping eyes peeled have emailed a few mates with pic from waltham abbey and chesant they said they have seen posters around but no sight of the dog but will keep their eyes open for her GOOD LUCK

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2005-10-30 00:13 melli

hiya jo any news on poppy yet m8 , i havent got to get out saturday ,as yes you got it caught the kids bug :( but i will survive ,them bloody fireworks have started already i heard some tonight ,my dogs started going mad blaze shot behind the sofa god knows how there was 2 adults on there but she still managed to move it budda just shot under the desk and the pup yes its still here havent managed to find a new home for her yet run round the front room dodging all the hands that tried to comfort her but they have settled now thank god , just makes me more worried about poppy and all the other dogs that are out there alone they must be so scared hopefully she will be home before it really kicks off good luck xx

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2005-10-28 00:20 Josephine

As Chingford turned to Brimsdown to Ordanance Road, Enfield, I began to wonder if it was not poor old other Poppy(Enfield vet stray)again,who was found not that many miles from this one. My high hopes fuelled by the sunny day began to dwindle. Sounds like this poor dog in need of some serious TLC, if so, vets said she was in awful state, lady last night said this one was too. Surely she should be given a collar at least. If it is that one, not mine, which it still could be-musnt be so pessimistic! Been out looking and postering for 12hrs straight, was so determined to find her today before the fireworks really kick off and frighten her. Thanks for Chingford posters! Hopefully they'll spark an interest infinding her there! Forest warden assured me they're all keeping an eye out for her too (while jump-starting my car for me!). Only, it's been so long..Thanks Mel & fam-must get better, try and squeeze some sleep in somewhere, or you'll get it2!TC.xxxx

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2005-10-27 22:41 melli

jo didnt get time to go to chingford today sorry :( hoping shes home soon ,thanx for the update jayne i think sent it , hopefully she will be on the found page very soon xxxxx

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2005-10-27 18:26 Unknown

Poster has been e mailed updating local helpers.

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2005-10-27 17:53 Unknown

I will amend poster and send out to local helpers in the Chingford area-sounds a promising sighting!

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2005-10-27 09:49 melli

blimey better start to change her name now jo to the wonderer ,hopefully that is her and you can get her bless i bet she was so so scared love her now its time to turn back poppy im not very good at finding places jo but i know where chingford is my sister had a shop there if i get time today ill shoot over that way have a look i will also do high beach i have a dilema at the moment sleepless nights with work and kids ill but even though they have been ill they still have the energy to get to the car and look for poppy

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2005-10-27 00:13 Josephine

Thanks Mel, all great! Had another poss sighting tonight-this time in Chingford, 25th Oct, around 7pm, on the dual carriageway, nr Matalan. She said the dog was looking ever so scared and confused-wandering in the middle of the road. Industrial area, so no houses to ask at. Thanks HoneyMb for advice. Hard to find a comprehensive list of papers, wardens, pounds, kennels, vets, police or anything!

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2005-10-26 14:18 melli

been out driving again today with the kids all round toohill and all the little country lanes placed a few posters around also met a m8 and she works for a kennels and she said she would place posters in the local vets to her kennels in south ockeden (how ever you spell that) for you

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2005-10-26 12:44 Honeymoonbeam:

For the local papers, the best bet is to write to them suggesting they put it in as an interesting article (with piccy!) saying how careful owners must be etc etc and how distraught your family is ..... And that the dog is now really in need of her medication (even if she isn't!). I take it you've also tried all the dogs' homes, local and not so local? (Wood Green Animal Shelter, Battersea, RSPCA, various Collie Rescues, Mayhew even).

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2005-10-26 10:26 Josephine

Thanks Mel, think we'd have been happy to do the same as kids and hey-you'll sure have my help for one if yours ever went! Keep running out of ink, plastic sleeves, waterproof&duck tape, pins, photocopies-must have done 100's-but still loads places near here havn't covered and all vets need posters still! No sign EppingGrn.Thanks Justine-Kent just couple stops down motorway! Anyway, could be anwhere by now-easy to think not lost nr me so not much point putting up posters-I will be taking note! Nik, what do you say to papers exactly? They mostly charge ?60+/ad! Not great when not insured and no money coming in! Obviously will if no way round it-anything &everything! Do U try make it more of a story?

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2005-10-26 00:47 UNKNOWN

Hope this helps but have printed off posters ready to send to all vets, pet shops etc in kent. Justine

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2005-10-25 12:00 melli

oh the kids are animal lovers jo they dont like to see them hurt or away from home when ky the staffie off here went missing they helped poster everywhere vets garages shops as i say what would you want if ours went missing and they all say ppl to help us get them home safely so they understand how upsetting it must be even the 6 year old shes very careing she sobbed when ours had to have a little op sobbed for hours bless her mind you so did i well ive got more paper now for my printer but bloody run out of coloured ink but still have a few posters anyway

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2005-10-25 11:15 Josephine

Thanks Mel, I love the kids already! Thank them for the offer- have been trying to target places kids will go in half term though, as usually so much more observent than us oldies (not!)! Off to poster Old Macdonalds Farm later, anywhere good though! Got hopes up a bit much again bout Hainault-looked everywhere, but turns out the dog belonged to a guy on horseback. Sainsbury's one was too black.Got upset as v.dissappointed :"(

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2005-10-25 00:45 melli

jo i contacted the kennels who take in lost dogs she said no no dogs like her have come in lately but she scans all dogs anyway , she gave me a number for you to fone 01279428448 they have lost dogs in there for 8 days then mutts in distress takes them on normally so they dont get put down harsh i know but these ppl only keep them for so long but then they go to mutts and she scans them and if no contact numbers are found she actually keeps the dogs until they are rehomed and its all run on donations they are freindly ppl at mutts and will help all animals

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2005-10-24 01:32 melli

jo no worries , we got to get her back sooner or later if they are good leads on her she can run but cant hide forever i was near hainault forest saturday night only saw a few foxes no dogs im affaid but will keep eyes and ears open still kids are off school this week so more eyes open for her got a few more posters here kids have offered to put them around the town but i think youve done that i will try and send one to a kennels i know as well they take in all the strays keep ya chin up shes out there somewhere xxxx

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2005-10-24 00:05 Josephine

Mel! Thanks mate! Really appreciate that! So many people go there and maybe go to other markets and boot fairs where maybe someone thinks they could sell her! Tried Brick Lane again this morning with similar idea!

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2005-10-24 00:00 Josephine

Thanks for the numbers, missed the deadline last week for the gazette, so far only an add in the West Essex and ? Independent. Have been looking for other No.'s-not seen any such adds so far tho-not sure where they'd put it? Another couple leads this wknd. A woman thought she'd seen a dog like her alone in Southweald Park, but thought it was the day before she went missig but couldn't be sure. Also a lady rang this afternoon to say that she had seen a Border Collie in Hainault Forest on Thursday. Neither she nor the wardens could find an owner and when they turned round it had run off. Had put a couple of posters near there but now more. Will go back when light to look and ask again. A man there, who works at Redbridge Police St where he had seen my poster said a similar looking dog was outside Sainsbury's, Newbury Park, in a state and alone, he said the staff seemed to be dealing with it.

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2005-10-23 21:48 melli

good idea i went to north weald market saturday i gave out 120 leaflets i had run out of paper i would have printed more i only got my printer thursday its not stopped printing out poppy im hoping to go again next week if im not working and hand more out until then i will keep my eyes peeled

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2005-10-23 20:40 Unknown

About time to enlist the help of the local papers. Epping Forest Independent and Epping, North Weald and Ongar Guardian (Edition of West Essex Guardian Series) - 020 8498 3400; Epping Star (Edition of Harlow, Epping & Sawbridgworth Star) - 01992 526625.

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2005-10-23 16:29 melli

hiya jo any news over the weekend?

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2005-10-21 00:08 Josephine

Yes the'Colliers hatch' car park on Tawney Common, nr Gravel Pit wood.Car was parked there so she may well have gone back there and hopped in someone elses, chased off further affield, gone on, on usual route to try and find Dad- over M11 bridge, Gernon Bushes nature Reseve, through Coopersale, where she may also have been taken or on to Epping through Stonards Hill playing Field-another likely place for someone to take her. Hope at least she not being treated badly.Thanks!

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2005-10-20 00:22 melli

hahaha no worries jo , lets hope one of us find her soon where did she actually go missing jo? nr the gravel pit (thats what we used to call it ) on the way to epping car park thing on side of road leads into the forest have you tried walking all the routes you normally take her i know ya dad walks miles with her ive seen him about with her ive looked out down my way coz thats where i last see her with ya dad and i can see across the back fields and the track your dad walks her from my top window , im always about in my car so ill keep looking must remember to chuck my old trainers in the car next time hahahahahha

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2005-10-19 21:06 Josephine

Thanks Wendy! Think put one poster near there in the hope you guys might see it but far better where you've put it. Think you mean the stables my sister used to ride at, where Sheila Salters' (a previous neighbour and huge Poppy fan!) old horse Monty,was! Could be wrong! Anyway, that area great, as really not far from where she went missing and in the right direction too! Anyone see any Collies like her at all last Monday would like to hear however trivial it may seem! Thanks Mel, again! I've not looked much that way! And you poor thing, running in mud for us, you must let me buy you a drink WHEN I find her!

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2005-10-19 13:25 Unknown

Thanks Melli!

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2005-10-19 13:19 melli

went to work yesterday and always keep a eye out for poppy saw a black and white dog in the distance running along the hedge row so i stopped the car run YES RUN across the field got half way across and saw a man come out the hedge, so there i was covered in mud and out of breath hahahhaa must give up smoking also need my eyes tested it was a spaniel anyway i drove around harlow matching green lavers old harlow all through the country lanes moreton fyfield today didnt see anything unfortuantly will carry on looking though xxxxxx

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2005-10-18 10:18 Unknown

Thanks Wendy!

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2005-10-18 09:43 Wendy Hopkins

I have printed the poster and displayed it at the large livery stables at Hobbs Cross. Horse riders are in a good position to look out for dogs and most are also dog lovers. It goes without saying that I'm keeping my eyes open myself.

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2005-10-17 09:25 melli

yes thankyou josephine i got your reply , funny how i used to play with your kids when i was younger many moons ago, and as i said i saw your husband not long ago with poppy , still looking out for poppy

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2005-10-17 00:34 Josephine

Should add, Poppy is part German Shepherd, shown only on upper hind legs-exta fluffy! Also NEEDS TO SEE A VET.

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2005-10-17 00:29 Josephine

Thanks all! Thanks so much4your help Melli-hope u got reply-computer been playing up! Hav been busy ringing, asking, looking, postering and re-wording 4 for virtually all my waking hrs since she went-exhausted but SO COMPLETELY WORTH IT! So much still to do though! Some people find it hard to believe just how much, but I expect most of u understand. Keep finding great knew places to take Poppy for walks WHEN I find her! Met and had message postings from so many lovely people, its really comforting. Glipsed a large black and white animal dead at the side of a road last night, froze, terrified it might have been Poppy, but when I went back a few minutes later, it was a poor beautiful big badger instead.Jo.xxx

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2005-10-16 17:10 Unknown

Thanks Melli!

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2005-10-16 16:57 melli

been out again today had a driver this time so i could look across fields properly no sightings of her around harlow epping toothill my m8s going to high beach today he said he will keep a eye out over that way ,

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2005-10-15 16:50 justlou

Come on Poppy.....Come home. Take care. xxxxxxxx

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2005-10-14 21:20 Candy

hope Poppy is re-united soon. Dolly 6.2.05

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2005-10-14 14:18 melli

well ive just had a call to say my new pc and printer will be arriving next week so hopefully then i can print some pics off as ive been totally useless really coz i had no printer but its coming soon thank god :)

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2005-10-14 13:31 Unknown

Hopefully now we have done a mailing more people will come forward-most just keep an eye out and do not always post-but rest assured concerned dog owners are looking out. Now the posters are ready print off and get them up everywhere-and do not forget your postman!

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2005-10-14 11:12 Josephine

Thankyou so much Melli, I don't know many people round here, so its so good to know I'm not alone .

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2005-10-14 10:36 Unknown

Thanks Melli! On the phone to owner as your post came up-she thanks you!

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2005-10-14 10:32 melli

been driving about round epping and toothill today didnt see any sightings :( will be walking some fields today i will keep a eye out for poppy also been north weald and harlow driving around but nothing ill keep looking till i see her in the reunited pages xx

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2005-10-12 18:03 Unknown

Thanks Melli!

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2005-10-12 16:05 melli

im in cm5 area will be looking out for poppy good luck !!!

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2005-10-12 15:28 Hannah

Poppy is gorgeous come home soon girl xxx

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2005-10-12 14:50 Bugs

Hope you're home very soon Poppy.xxx

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2005-10-12 12:07 Unknown

another contact number is 07931 813633.

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2005-10-12 10:28 Unknown

Poppy's details have been forwarded to all local helpers.

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2005-10-12 09:32 Unknown

Sorry to say 1 year on and Poppy has run off again! This time luckily Poppy is microchipped! Please look out for Poppy. Owner concerned tag may have come off.

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2004-09-17 00:02 UNKNOWN

I am so very pleased that Poppy is home and safe. Please help the rest of us with missing dogs. Please phone me for a stolen dogs petition. Justine 01795 535660 Thank you

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2004-09-16 12:35 Leah-C

I am so so pleased that poppy was found congratulations to you both my dog Benji, who has sadly passed away now, went missing and it was a terrible time but thankfully we got him back via the RSPCA and we had very many happy years together

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2004-09-14 12:37 Unknown

Glad to say that Poppy has turned up at Battersea dogs home-Well done Battersea for checking your lost dog records!! If only everyone was so efficient.

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2004-09-09 11:55 Unknown

Poppy's owners can be contacted on 07742 491744.

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