Lost: Brindle Terrier Cross Female In South East (RH13)

  • Dog ID 3376
  • Status Lost
  • Registered 16 Jul 2005
  • Name POPPY
  • Gender & Breed Female Terrier Cross
  • Age Adult
  • Colour brindle
  • Marks & Scars Very small bit of white on chest
  • Tagged Unknown
  • Microchipped Unknown
  • Tattooed Unknown
  • Date Lost 16 Jul 2005
  • Where Lost Sussex
  • Lost In Region South East
  • Lost In Post Area RH13
  • Date Reunited
  • Other Info
  • Listed By Jayne - Founder Doglost.
  • Views 1846
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J MO
Any news on Poppy?Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Candy
It would be so lovely if it were Poppy on this site and you could get her back. Dolly 6.2.05Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Carolyn W.
Poppy has a quite a bushy "fox" like tail - she probably is slightly more brown than the photo shows.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
DogLostSherlock Bones Police Liaison Co-ordinator
Cheers Julie - have passed details to Carolyn.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
DogLostSherlock Bones Police Liaison Co-ordinator
Julie can you please give me contact details for the Dog Warden? I'd like to follow this one up. Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Julie Cully
Does Poppy have a tail longer than a normal "border" tail? I ask because I spotted a terrier in the Triangle (burgess Hill) site today, Dog warden said it was an adult dog (I was looking for Daisy the 5-month-old BT) but also with an eye on the possibility of Poppy or Pip. It looked a bit like a border except for the tail though I did not get up close. It was quite dark red/borwn in colour. I don't know if the warden scanned the dog for a chip. julieLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Unknown
Helpers looking for Daisy in the Burgess Hill area are being asked to look out for Poppy too. NikLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
J MO
Any news on PoppyLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Unknown
How disappointing.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Unknown
Finder has checked and unfortunately not Poppy.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Unknown
A gentleman has requested more details that we have forwarded to him as his friend has found a dog in the Billingshurst area that sounds similar. Fingers crossed.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Unknown
Any news ?Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
J MO
Any news on Poppy? Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Unknown
BBC South rang this afternoon so I have put them onto you and Brian Dee!Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Unknown
Well done Nik!Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Unknown
Done another story for the Argus. Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
DogLostSherlock Bones Police Liaison Co-ordinator
Carolyn - try the Gypsy Liaison Officers for all the neighbouring council's instead of the police - they liaise between each other and will know where travellers are moving around.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Carolyn W.
Forgot to say that last Friday when my brother went to Southwick to investigate possible sighting of Poppy, he did go to Police station afterwards to ask whether they knew where the travellers had gone but the police said they didn't know! Apparently there was nothing on their computer even though I understand that the police sent the travellers on their way from Southwick on the Friday (29th) morning.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Carolyn W.
Yesterday spoke to man who called in regarding possible sighting of Poppy in Steyning High Street. He was going back to have another look in the evening (Friday) and if saw her again was going to phone my mother in Horsham. I'm not sure about this sighting because Poppy would tend to run about in the road and not be walking straight along the pavement!Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Unknown
Thanks for that Steve. I'll have another go at the Argus in the morning. NikLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
J MO
Hope Poppy is found over the weekend.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Unknown
Now and then? Steve you will become addicted!Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Steveo
I saw the add in the shoreham herald......hope you find her ill keep an eye open and check back with this site now and then :)Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Unknown
This sounds good. Can someone tell which paper(s) it's been in so I can follow-up on the others. Thanks.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Unknown
Come on Poppy-show yourself again!Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
DogLostSherlock Bones Police Liaison Co-ordinator
Have just alerted Old Clayton Kennels who are the local stray kennels - they are just up the road from Steyning - Poppy's poster is still in their reception and they will keep an eye out!Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
DogLostSherlock Bones Police Liaison Co-ordinator
Dog wardens in Adur have been sent poster - great help from them, thank you sooo much! Have now also asked them for help in Steyning!Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
DogLostSherlock Bones Police Liaison Co-ordinator
oops!! duplication!! too excited!!Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
DogLostSherlock Bones Police Liaison Co-ordinator
Possible sighting at 3.15pm this afternoon in Steyning! Owner calling gentleman who saw press article - thank you!!!Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Unknown
Just had a call from a man who is pretty sure he saw this dog at 3.15pm TODAY in Steyning High Street walking on its own.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
DogLostSherlock Bones Police Liaison Co-ordinator
Steve: travellers don't legitimately buy dogs.... at least I'm reliably informed the ones who were on this particular site don't.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
DogLostSherlock Bones Police Liaison Co-ordinator
Carolyn: just had the exact same info from dog warden: will call you in a bit!Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Steveo
ah he found the estate ok then, perhaps the dog belonged to the travlers in the first place then :(Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Steveo
Glad to see i have been of some use, if only i saw the add in the paper before i saw the dog :(Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Carolyn W.
Hi I'm Carolyn, the owners' daughter. My brother has called in at the Grange Industrial Estate, Southwick, this afternoon. There definitely was a dog running about there of Poppy's description the other day. She appeared to belong to some gypsies who were moved on this morning!!John is going to contact the police to try and find out where they went just in case the dog was Poppy.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
DogLostSherlock Bones Police Liaison Co-ordinator
Waiting for dog warden who covers that area to call me just in case she was picked up but not scanned (doubt this but you never know) and hoping our friendly policeman can help us find records for the local police station in case someone's rung her in with an odd description but not taken her anywhere to get her checked for a chip. Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Unknown
Have e mailed local helpers with the updated poster.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Unknown
Steve we are changing details on the poster would you be able to put the poster up in that area? Thanks! just press view poster and print.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
DogLostSherlock Bones Police Liaison Co-ordinator
Southwick is only 6 miles from where Poppy's owner was found: this is more than possible then! Am calling owner now... Poppy is chipped - so the chances are she may have been taken in by someone, who hasn't declared her found - the absence of her collar may just be that she perhaps got caught up and broke loose on her travels??? Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Unknown
Thanks Steve we will look into it!Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Steveo
Hi all, just read the report in the local paper about poppy and i know its a long shot but i saw a dog matching this description on 25 or 26 of july in southwick near to the grange industrial estate on the coast road the dog however, had no collar on. Is it possible that the dog could of made it this far? hope this is of some help and hope you find her. Feel free to e-mail me if u need further info on this :)Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Unknown
Could anyone local check for press coverage. Thanks. Nik.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Unknown
WELL DONE nIK!Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Unknown
Looking good for Brighton Evening Argus, Shoreham Advertiser, West Sussex Times and Horsham Advertiser.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
UNKNOWN
okay Dee, I am doing a mail shot for Alfie at the moment, all vets,kennels,rescues etc so will pop in a poster of Poppy too, about 40 so far. Justine Can we find Poppys microchip number?Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Unknown
Media coverage planned.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
miasmum
Come home soon Poppy xxxLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Candy
has this had any press coverage at all, a real human interest story here I think, can anyone contact their local paper for this area?Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Unknown
Ok Sussex helpers, Poppy's owners are going to need a lot of help here as they aren't able to search themselves. We're appealing for the person who gave Poppy and his owner some water to come forward so we can pinpoint a location. Apart from that there's the sighting in Ashington. It is likely that Poppy and owner went along footpaths rather than roads. NikLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
UNKNOWN
message left for owner to call meLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
DogLostSherlock Bones Police Liaison Co-ordinator
Reminder on it's way! Thanks Jayne!Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
UNKNOWN
Come on Poppy. JustineLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Unknown
Hi Dee-can you remind me to do this tomorrow? Thanks-have visitors tonight and am doing the Gratham dog show with Jesters owners tomorrow but will do when I get back!Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
DogLostSherlock Bones Police Liaison Co-ordinator
Jayne can you do a mailshot to RH, GU and BN post code please? Looking at getting some publicity here too - thanks a million Nik! xxxLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Sarah
Hope Poppy is hope soon! Seems a strange one this! Someone must have seen something, is there CCTV about anywhere???! GOODLUCK!Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Unknown
Clearer photo now on site.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
UNKNOWN
Come on Poppy, whare are you? What can I do to help? JustineLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
jestersmum
contact highways agency area 4 to find the managaing contractors for that area - they should all keep records of dogs found. They are also useful to keep an eye out. also National Switchboard Number is 08459 55 65 75 they will put you through top local office. Nikki xxxxxxLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Unknown
Okay send it over!Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
DogLostSherlock Bones Police Liaison Co-ordinator
Ok had a really long chat with owners daughter. It does seem like Poppy wasn't the animal found by the road, but a deer. Now, Poppy went out for a walk with her owner and her owner would normally have let Poppy off lead for a run. He was found some hours later confused and looking for Poppy. He wasn't clear on what had happened but did say that he'd asked someone for water for both himself and Poppy - that person has never come forward to identify themselves. It is not known where this was. He was missing Poppy, her lead and his own cap - what happened between meeting someone and asking for water and being found again? An article in the West Sussex County Times a week ago produced a sighting from someone in Ashington, saying a dog of Poppy's description was seen running that afternoon she went missing. It is possible that they were in that area, as it is en route. The place the owner was found was not in the area covered by the County Times -we really need to get more publicity for this, I think. Nikki I'm going to ask you to talk to the owners daughter to see if the Highways records can be sought - so far they haven't found anyone who can help with that so I think you'll be invaluable - the local council told them the Police have the reponsibility for picking up dead dogs! It seems to me either Poppy was physically taken from her owner or that she ran off and has been picked up - either way she must've been seen by someone, somewhere. Jayne/Rach a new pic is being posted to you, can we combine the two? It will show Poppy's distinctive bushy tail and body - she's so unusual I'm sure we can find her. Come on guys POSTER!!Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Unknown
Thanks Gorda-never too late!Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Gorda
I know its a bit late in the day, but I will put up some posters in Haywards Heath & Hassocks. Do hope this dear little terrier is found soon.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
jestersmum
I know it's a long way away but I've done posters for the show on Sat & Sun - journalists also coming with photographer - I've also told journalist about poppy because it involves Highways again may be follow up story withJesters Take Care Nikki xxxxxLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Unknown
Thanks!Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Kizzy
Put Poppy's photo on DP yesterday,no news though xx Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
UNKNOWN
Im just gobsmacked for a change.......fingers crossed for Poppys safe return home. RSPCA Brighton need contacting and Dogstrust at Shoreham, Allsorts in Lancing.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
DogLostSherlock Bones Police Liaison Co-ordinator
Awaiting returned call from owners daughter at the moment - as soon as we can I think we need to get this little one highlighted - she's so unusual she must be spotted somewhere soon. Poster poster poster guys!Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
patsone
awww.come home soon little one..praying for you xLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Shevaun
Come on everyone lets do our best to get Poppy home, its not my area but i will still do everything i can, what a sad story. Lets make it a happy ending. Luv ShevaunxLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Cassie
I hope she gets home safe, and sound. I will keep my eyes peeled in my area for you. Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
jestersmum
Hi this dog is Highways Agency area 4 they can be e-maled on ODarea4@highways.gsi.gov.uk it might help to contac them to contact their road crews to keep an eye out and also to check all their records & depots records. They are on the roads all the time they might have seen something. Good Luck Nikki xxxxxx Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
UNKNOWN
Delighted to hear that Poppy is still out there somewhere, but FURIOUS about the mistake. If anyone can't tell one black and tan mammal from another, why don't they look at their FEET! Dogs=paws, deer=hooves. Off to update my crosspostings now.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
DogLostSherlock Bones Police Liaison Co-ordinator
I'm going to call the family tomorrow. Poppy must've been picked up... I'll also take Nikki's advise on this - she's now an expert in this field!!Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Teddys Mum - Area Volunteer, West London
Could this confused gentleman have given the dog away or had it taken away from him? Is he capable of walking 15 miles? What mode of transport is available in the miles covered. Bus stations - railway stations, have these been checked.. Did he perhaps get a lift and leave the dog in someones car?Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Bugs
Stay strong Poppys family. Come home safe and sound Poppy. Sue.xxxxxLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
miasmum
Poor Poppy, come home soon safe. xxxLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
jestersmum
It does happen - some one though that a dead rottweiler was a monkjak deer !!!!!!!! Nikki xxxxxLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
sharonb
So thers still hope for little Poppy. Cant believe a deer could be mistaken for a dog. SharonLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
jestersmum
OOps sorry Just read Jaynes message 2 mins before mine - This is so similar to Jesters story and the Highways Agency crews etc.... will get on to that areas management - in the mean time if you want anything doing just pm me or post on jesters page (6) rottweiler NG33 24/05/05 Nikki xxxxxxxxxLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Unknown
Which raises the question of where was the so called"dog"s collar? What is going on?Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Kizzy
Dear Lord above poor Poopy, come home safe this time sweet one xxxxlLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
jestersmum
I'm so sorry - Poppy's family - I know what this feels like - nothing helps but read rainbow bridge. All my love & thoughts with you & Poppy - Run free & safe little Poppy forever in our hearts Nikki xxxxxxxx Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Unknown
CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS? Owners daughter asked a police man friend to check the records and the report was for a dead Deer NOt a dog! All this wasted time!!!! So the hunt is still on for Poppy-get postering everyone!Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
sharonb
What a sad story. Poor little Poppy rip. xxLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
The Old Bat
Run Free Poppy. So sorry for her owners - Love Val Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Candy
poor dear little Poppy. Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Runfold-Eddie:
How sad, bless her. She tried so hard to get home.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
DogLostSherlock Bones Police Liaison Co-ordinator
Oh no...I'm so sorry. Goodnight sweetheart. Play peacefully at Rainbow Bridge. xxxLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
UNKNOWN
Good night God Bless dear PoppyLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Kizzy
Oh no, run free sweet Poppy.xxLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
miasmum
So sorry......run free little one.xLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Unknown
I am sorry to say Poppy did not make it-she was found earlier on the A road and had been knocked over and killed-run free little Poppy.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Rachey
Just rang the owner ...she is very distressed , she thinks Poppy wont have survived in the heat we have just had.....But doggies do suprise us at times...fingers crossed!!!Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Kizzy
come home soon Poppy xxLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
justlou
Come on Poppy...come home. Take care. love kerry xxxxLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
The Old Bat
Oh gosh - what a sad story - hope you find Poppy soon. Hope the owner and family are coping - Thinking of you - ValLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
twizz
hope you find poppy soon. Tracey xxLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Kizzy
What a beauty,come home safe Poppy xxLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Unknown
Have e mailed all local helpers with the poster.Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Jenny G
What a really sad story! Hope there are lots of volunteers in those areas to plaster them with posters. Really upsetting - I really hope Poppy is found really soon!Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Wizzizz
Hi, Im from Arundel Bognor regis not that far i will keep an eye out and will let people know ill try and get some posters out for you StephanieLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
UNKNOWN
Poppy has a full tail and smooth coat. She is brindle but the white tiny patch on her chest maybe missed its so smallLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
Rachey
Owner to be contacted on 01403 733282Last edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18
UNKNOWN
Horsham Pound, Warnham Animal Sanctuary have details of PoppyLast edited: 2010-05-11 02:17:18

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