Reunited: White/cream Bichon Frise Female

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2012-09-21 14:20 LucyL

Absolutely fantastic! Saw this on BBC teletext last night. Gives me hope that one day we may be reunited with our Oscar.

2012-09-20 18:32 pollydog

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-19660489

Candy has made BBC news web site - lovely story and must give hope to people whose dogs have been missing for a long time.

2012-09-20 11:15 DogLostJayne - Head Office

BBC 3 counties radio have called wanting to cover Candys story.

2012-09-05 20:39 DogLostNik, DogLost PR Team

Had a chat with Gareth from the Milton Keynes Citizen this afternoon. Hopefully they may run something.

2012-09-03 08:16 muns

Absolutely fantasic! So pleased and well done Kathy Dog Warden and Doglost.....RESULT! Most of all thank goodness Candy has got home and out of where she was!

2012-09-03 07:30 DogLost VolunteerAnnieSparky

Brilliant news...well done to the Dog Warden and all others involved :) Lovely reunited photo, Candy looks very happy to be next to her mum. Hope shes ok and welcome home xx

2012-09-03 03:29 Angelmort

Wow! I am so happy for you all. Well done to all those involved in getting this baby home. X

2012-09-03 02:31 lesleyjane

Amazing news, what a brilliant dog warden! I had a bichon who lived to be 17 and know what sweet little dogs they are. Hoping Candy is ok after her ordeal. xx

2012-09-02 23:32 DogLostJackalee (Kathryn) Area Co-ordinator Gtr Manchester/North West Areas

Whooo Hoooo!!! Just fantastic news, thank you so much Cathy. Welcome Home Candy, sending you and your Mum massive hugs :)) x

2012-09-02 22:40 DogLostEllie - Co-ordinator Leicestershire

Oh good gracious! How pleased am I! Welcome home Candy!

2012-09-02 22:33 rachelnewf

Whoooopppppeeeeee!!!!1 Welcome back home Candy, you're mum is going to be so, so happy and I bet you are too. All that nastiness over now. Carol, I am so very happy for you. xxx

2012-09-02 22:09 DogLostAngus -ADMIN - Area Co-ordinator North Buckinghamshire

totally amazing result - thanks so much for the message CJ - I have only just been able to log on - I have not dared to hope that this could be Candy but that very first picture Cathy sent was just her expression, wow so,so happy for her owner xx

2012-09-02 21:45 DogLostSammie, Area Co-ordinator Hampshire

This reunited storey made me cry, just wonderful x

2012-09-02 21:13 DogLost VolunteerBonBon

Absolutely fantastic news. Well done everyone and a very big THANK YOU to Cathy for working with DogLost and making this possible.

2012-09-02 20:16 millypod

This is Brilliant news, well done to everyone involved who made this possible.As already said by sarah this will give other owners hope. Welcome home Candy.xx

2012-09-02 20:09 DogLostskippy, Area Co-ordinator Chester

WOW - This is FANTASTIC - WELL DONE all concerned! Welcome home Candy! I'll bet you won't be leaving your mums side for a while! :))xx

2012-09-02 20:00 DogLostsnowdrop - Co-ordinator Leicestershire

Amazing news :)))) welcome home little girl xxx

2012-09-02 19:56 Jackie

Brilliant...well done to everyone and welcome home Candy...hope you soon settle back into your family life ....Yeahhhhhh xxx

2012-09-02 19:47 DogLostLizzy - Co-ordinator Central

Oh my goodness....fantastic news.

2012-09-02 19:36 Cugisk

Aww, that is so wonderful! I haven't read such a fantastic story as this! Candy's owner must be over the moon! Best Wishes to them all. xxx

2012-09-02 19:21 Sarah W

Wow Wow Wow! Fantastic News!! Delighted Candy has been found after all this time. Well Done to all the pet people who made this reunited possible. I hope this story gives hope to all the other owners who are sadly missing their fur babies x

2012-09-02 19:11 DogLostJayne - Head Office

Well done CJ...ANGUS ..and ....KATHY DOGWARDEN.....another result...thats why its so important to work together...it takes years of making contacts...and they work...I am so proud of you all....okay wait for it...Doglost rocks...again...because of everyone working together...

2012-09-02 18:54 DogLostC.J. - POLICE CONTACT CO-ORDINATOR

OMG where do i start REUNITED!!!!!!!!!!

its been a few days but got a call from dogwarden Cathy ( sussex) who had picked up some puppies near a local site and they said belonged to them but she could rehome,as not wanted.
Next day she picks up a female bichon same area- but they said nothing to do with them .
cathy phoned me as certain they were connected and why would they disown unless it did not belong to them or obtained by suspicious means.
She asked for any matches but it needed to be one missing a while.
All dogs knew each other and she was obviously the mother.

Pictures were sent to Candys owner who was so emotional as convinced it was her dog.
We checked ages length of tail dew claws etc. then she was sent photos after dog was clipped as she had a very matted coat.
So convinced she journed down today to St leonards on sea and well the rest is here to see.
Candy is on her way home. One of the puppies is to be rehomed to dog wardens daughter so they will all keep in touch.

I love a story like this its why we do what we do and stories like this make it all so worth while.

Hoping for reunion photos soon as soon as mum has come down off of cloud nine and all are safely back home.. CJ

2011-09-10 20:53 SUSIE

Any luck with this little beauty? If not please check out the photos on Bichon Frise Rescue. If one of the pictures is Candy at least you know she is safe!

2009-10-27 21:05 Julie B

There is a female bichon frise at Battersea Dogs Home - believed to be aged 2-3 yrs - worth a look. http://www.battersea.org.uk/dogs/vanilla.html        Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18

2009-08-06 21:32 Julie B

There is a female bichon frise gone on http://clactonanimalaid.org/doglistcaa.htm?1 in the last couple of days.  It says that the dog is small although there is few months age difference - but definately worth a look. Good luck in your search. Julie X  Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18

2009-06-22 11:56 rachelnewf

Hello again,  I haven't seen anyone who has seen Candy running free, so someone must have her.  Please keep putting ads in the papers - remember that a lot of people were away when the article was published and will not have seen it. Keep searching, postering, advertising and please let us know if you have any news.  xLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18

2009-06-09 12:17 rachelnewf

Hi guys,  thought I'd better catch up after being away for a few days.  Any news?  Don't forget to get ads in the paper again this week.  Keep plugging away. I'll be out and about again this week.  xxLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18

2009-06-03 13:11 rachelnewf

It was a good article, lots of info, large photo - hopefully someone will come forward.  I have also recommended the owner put adverts in again for the next couple of weeks as quite a lot of people are away at the moment.  But let's hope this brings us some good news. xLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18

2009-05-29 20:21 DogLostAngus -ADMIN - Area Co-ordinator North Buckinghamshire

1/3 page story on Candy in Milton Keynes Citizen this week - I hope that this will bring the breakthrough that we are looking for - If someone has taken her in then hopefully they will do the right thing and get her back to her familyLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18

2009-05-26 10:29 rachelnewf

Hi, sorry I haven't been in touch for a while.  I had a good walk around Caldecotte Lake again yesterday and although lots of dogs out, there was no sign.  I agree that Candy would have been taken in, otherwise we would have another sighting.  A newspaper article would alert neighbours of any new dog had turned up near them which has not been reported. Keep plugging away at the Dog Warden, Vets, Groomers, Newpapers & postering.  Put an advert in the newspaper too - that way you can cover each paper each week.  I don't always receive the Citizen at home so it's work putting something in the others too. Keep positive Carol. xLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18

2009-05-26 08:13 DogLostAngus -ADMIN - Area Co-ordinator North Buckinghamshire

Carol, have you contacted the paper again to see if they will run the story this week - copy cut off time is at 12 today if you can call them, I have been keeping an eye on the area at Walnut Tree but sadly havent seen Candy, someone must have taken her in so an advert in the paper or the editiorial is vital at this point. I would also start to contact all local dog grooming people as she will need to be clipped or bathed soon as they are great sets of extra ears & eyes - If she has any 'odd' habits when beeing groomed mention them to the groomers Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18

2009-05-26 00:13 Carol

Had a walk again round walnut tree.  Spoke to a chap and he is going to keep a look out, he is also a postmanLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18

2009-05-21 20:35 Carol

I cannot believe she is not in the paper I miss my candy so much... I am lost without her... Please come home  xLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18

2009-05-19 19:06 Carol

hopefully someone will phone when the ad goes in...  Come on baby I need you home xLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18

2009-05-19 16:55 rachelnewf

Hi, glad Carol has made the step towards doing this - it will certainly reach more people and hopefully someone will spot that the new little dog next door is Candy.  I've got everything crossed for you. xLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18

2009-05-18 18:43 Moira mk

Carol, the owner rang today, had an appointment with someone at the local newspaper offfice, The Citizen, hopefully they will print a story in this week's paper which comes out on Thursday.  It would be nice if  Carol has a good response from this and gets reunited with Candy...Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18

2009-05-18 08:48 rachelnewf

Hi, also no joy.  Someone must have taken her in as it's now been a week since the last sighting.  Owner is getting conflicting information from people which is not helping us focus but we are following up every lead we have.  Come on little one, give us a clue. xLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18

2009-05-17 08:12 DogLostAngus -ADMIN - Area Co-ordinator North Buckinghamshire

I went for a long walk last night with Mish, he went into every bush around the cricket pitch and around the paddocks but didn't disturb anything at all, checked under the structure of the bridge that takes the H10 road near the roundabout with V10 as there are some good hidey holes there but could not see any signs - then took a drive to our other suspected area and loitered form a while but there were loads of kids drinking beer in the road so eventually gave up there and had to call it a night.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18

2009-05-15 11:00 rachelnewf

Carol, please try not to despair.  You will get her back, sometimes it just takes time.  Remember what we said last night and don't rush things.  Sorry I didn'tt get out last night, had to have one of my bunnies PTS so had lots to do & her mate to console.  I will follow up from the information in your call last night though, later today.  Keep positive. xLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18

2009-05-14 23:51 Carol

I have phoned so many rescue services its unbelievable.... I so miss my dog...  But I will still carry on lookingLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18

2009-05-14 16:23 DogLostAngus -ADMIN - Area Co-ordinator North Buckinghamshire

I have just sent Carol about 6 other localish RSPCA centres to callLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18

2009-05-14 16:15 DogLostAngus -ADMIN - Area Co-ordinator North Buckinghamshire

I have just spoken with Aylesbury Vale warden services they have checked back to the day Candy went missing and have had no reports of anything small white and fluffy or a Bichon Frise but I have filed a lost report on behalf of ownerLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18

2009-05-14 14:42 rachelnewf

Carol has just rung to say that a woman has contacted her for the second time to say that she say an RSPCA van pick the dog up.  The RSPCA Aylesbury say they don't have a Bichon.  Does anyone know where else they might have taken her?  Owner is confident that the person is genuine as she knows them.  Any ideas?Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18

2009-05-14 13:40 Moira mk

Went about 10.30 am like yesterday, no sign of Candy...a young boy walking his dog was aware she was lost but had not seen her, gave him a leaflet....I saw where Carol had put the clothing and a litle bone, it hadn't been disturbed....I sat on a bench near where the clothing had been put originally, I heard lots of rustling in the bushes but no sign of anything, when I was sitting there I tried to imagine how Candy could get in and out of these bushes without anyone seeing her, it's beyond me.....One thing Walnut Tree will never be the same again ha ha...if she's still in that area she'll definately be found, I think everybody knows about her now ....hope she's home soon..Moira Phoned Hula they havn't had a Bichon Frise handed in but will look out for her, they took details and Carol's phone number ..Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18

2009-05-14 11:52 rachelnewf

Postered South Caldecotte Lake last night to give good coverage for dog owners walking in the area - will try and do the north lake tonight.  Also postered Brickhill feeds who have recommended trying the vet company which owns a huge amount of land opposite Walnut Tree (almost opposite the pet farm shop).  I might try searching without my dogs tonight as maybe they put her off coming out.  She's being a little tinker hiding away so carefully. xLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18

2009-05-13 21:35 Carol

went this morning bone was still there..  Had a phonecall from a neighbour and said she would help who lives at lichfield down and her house backs on to the stream.. Put an item of clothing in the spot near the willow tree..  Returned about 6pm and met the lady from lichfield down before that done my business  ha ha..  Then went round towards tillbrook and in a circle back to the stream.. Bone has gone.. Met a few people and gave them flyers. Met a chap who lives almost opposite the paddock and is going to keep a lookout as his office is in the vision of the site... Lets hopeLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18

2009-05-13 12:55 Moira mk

Popped in to see if the pilchards had gone about 10.30am, they were still there and the nighty had not been disturbed, took a walk along the park, no sign of Candy....went to the other end of Wanut Tree to Pinfold where she had been seen before, no sign, put some leaflets through letterboxes in Pinfold incase she returned...decided to go back to the stream, it was about 11.30 pilchards had gone, don't think the nightie had been touched but thought it strange because Carol had been there early yesterday morning, when she went back later  meat had gone....may be the same time as today..... still no sign of the litle rascal though, she's good at hiding ....Moira Forgot to say there was a large bone lying at a little wooden bridge, not far from the willow tree Sandie mentioned, it wasn't there last night when I was there, maybe nothing, but thought it was worth a mention ... MoiraLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18

2009-05-13 10:12 DogLostAngus -ADMIN - Area Co-ordinator North Buckinghamshire

Carol, as it has rained overnight please take a new piece of clothing on your last visit tonight and if possible some bottles of scent and leave the trails back to the safe spot.  Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18

2009-05-13 08:55 rachelnewf

Hi,  I did a search again last night from 10-11pm & again this morning at 8. No signs that I can see but had a chat with a few more dog walkers who are aware and are keeping their eyes open.  Also tracked down the refuse collection vehicle & asked them to keep an eye out, left them with a poster - also spoke to two guys in a council van who are doing graffeti clearing and they said they go down lots of alleys & redways - again gave them a poster & they will keep an eye out.  I'll do Bow Brickhill feeds at lunchtime today and walk the lake again this evening in case she has wandered that way.  Come on Candy, pop your head out of your shelter and let us know where you are. xLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18

2009-05-13 07:36 Carol

There was no joy with my son and nephew... Come on baby show yourselfLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18

2009-05-12 23:33 Moira mk

I am so gratefull for everyone helping and i do hope we find her soon.  My son and Nephew are going to look for her tonight and I have explained whereabouts she might be.. They are leaving about 11.30 and I will let you know the outcome       Carol  Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18

2009-05-12 22:33 DogLostAngus -ADMIN - Area Co-ordinator North Buckinghamshire

Owners and Moria are doing a fantastic job - the area is very well postered and people are looking at the signs so hopefully it will just be a matter of time. Food has been left with the clothing - we will check for signs of disturbance in the morning - there is so much cover here that Candy should be quite safe, the stream is acccessable for water and it is bin day tomorrow so there will be plenty of available food as bin sacks are out at most properties already. Remember to look for any signs of ripped bins in the locality as this may give a clue to where she is holed up. I did spot a chicken shed in the garden of one of the houses on the spar shop side of the brook about 2/3rd of the way down the first section of the brook as you walk from the spar shop towards cricket shed, would be worth keeping an eye on this as there is a hole under the fence leading straight into the shed - I am going to try to work out which house it is in daylight and ask them to check for us. Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18

2009-05-12 21:36 Moira mk

Carol searched around at tea time, no sign, went to the willow tree that Sandie thinks an animal resting, I went out with my son Andrew tonight, met Sandie there, Found the nightie and straightened it, hopefuly Candy will come along and lie on it, Sandie left pilchards next to it.  We put small leaflets through letterboxes near the park, hopefully someone will see Candy.  MoiraLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18

2009-05-12 14:35 alfmar

have emailed candy's poster to friend who works for huge company in MK....... she will forward and spread the word. sounds really good.......... everything crossed for you xxLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18

2009-05-12 14:17 rachelnewf

I've postered the pet farm/store on Walnut Tree.  Couldn't do the Brickhill one as it is shut today but will go tomorrow.  Have got more posters to put up tonight and will have another good walk around after work.  New scent articles being put down later.  Will update when I've been out tonight.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18

2009-05-12 13:18 DogLostAngus -ADMIN - Area Co-ordinator North Buckinghamshire

This sounds promising - Keep replenishing the food and add some scent around the area again later today - It looks good that she is staying in the area. I am just off home for lunch and will have a look by the stream on my way home.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18

2009-05-12 12:56 Moira mk

Been to the stream next to spar shop the meat has gone and it looks like a dog has lay on top of my nightie that I left....but no sign of Candy anywhere....I will keep looking ...CarolLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18

2009-05-12 09:38 alfmar

keep updating this page.........and all search efforts will be coordinated well........... i will keep my eyes open for her. but if she is staying in the same area you have a great chance of catching her..........public awareness is the key......the more posters the better and newspaper advert in local press is a must !! good luck xxLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18

2009-05-12 09:08 rachelnewf

Keep positive, the weather has been kind to her and she is sticking by areas which have food and water for her. I will pop out at lunchtime today & put posters in the farm shops we discussed last night, also around Caldecotte Lake as that may be her next port of call if she is heading home.  She may also recognise the smell of the place from previous walks.  Keep positive. xLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18

2009-05-12 08:41 Moira mk

Went early this morning left n/dress in bushes for scent yesterday, no sign she's been there...also left meat by the stream.....I drove around passed the school, still no sign....Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18

2009-05-11 22:13 Moira mk

Thankyou for all the info, really appreciated....been out with the posters, put some in Caldecote Estate, will do some in Brownswood tomorrow night...no sign yet of Candy...hopefully some news soon.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18

2009-05-11 19:39 DogLostAngus -ADMIN - Area Co-ordinator North Buckinghamshire

Local contact information and telephone numbers sent to owner. Small posters and flyers for Cany are available - if you can help please email doglostbucks@ymail.com or admin@doglost.co.uk and put FLYERS CANDY MK7 in header lineLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18

2009-05-11 18:21 Moira mk

Thankyou so much for helping me look for Candy, wish I had known about you earlier...I shall go out again tonight looking for her, hopefully she will be found soon.....Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18

2009-05-11 15:42 rachelnewf

Thank you, you're a star.  I'll be in the area just after 5:00pm for a while - I'll have to buy the treats though, as I don't have any with me.  Doh! Chin up Carol, we will find her.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18

2009-05-11 14:52 DogLostAngus -ADMIN - Area Co-ordinator North Buckinghamshire

I've just got back in and seen this little one, Mish needs a walk so we are headed up that way now armed with sardines - I have sent owner a text with my contact number to call me backLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18

2009-05-11 14:45 rachelnewf

Hi,  I work with a friend of the owner and we have put posters up at work & been near the last sighting today.  I have given owner a few tips on coaxing her out via my colleague but she's obviously very scared now she's been lost for a week, although luckily she has stayed in roughly the same area.  She has access to a stream so has water and is probably getting food from around the local shops & school so shouldn't be starving.   The owner has been out all hours of the day & night to try and find her and is out of her mind with worry. Sandy, is this near enough for you to check up on too?  I know that you are roughly in the area.  I'm going again after work today and will continue to do so until we find her.  Please come out of hiding little one so we can get you safely home to your family.  xLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18

2009-05-11 13:34 Moira mk

Candy went missing from near the Tawny Owl Pub and Tesco shop in Walnut tree on the 2nd May...she has been seen at the High School and the Spar shop in Lichfield Down, she has also been seen in pinfold Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18