Lost: Liver & White English Springer Spaniel Male In South West (GL51)

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2014-01-21 17:39 Kristina

A long shot but worth checking this photo out as no one has claimed him and its getting close to him being rehomed. Fingers crossed https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=267241280109949&set=a.223369701163774.1073741833.161958413971570&type=1&theater

2014-01-18 15:38 Mollychops

sent a link to owners of a found dog on here http://www.doglost.co.uk/dog-blog.php?dogId=63097#.UtqgBZVFDIV

Last edited: 2014-01-18 15:39:43 by Mollychops

2014-01-12 21:13 Mollychops

Owners have moved away and left Smudge we need to find him

2013-05-24 19:54 Mollychops

texted to ask for an update

2013-05-20 23:47 Mollychops

Ive just emailed owner asking for an update

2013-02-12 23:33 Animal Magic Chelt

Hoping to see news on here :-(

2013-01-21 17:39 ClaireC

There is a SS on Found Site Dog ID 47651. Might be worth a check or tele call. No picture as yet. It could be that Smudge has been picked up and dumped as a possibility. Good luck.

2013-01-15 23:48 BBKM

Don't think the dog below is Smudge.....but pleased this lad has been saved. Hope Smudge is home safe very soon, I will keep cross checking all sites x

2013-01-15 08:11 Animal Lifeline UKKelly-joy

Hi if you think Wellington on our forum who is in the pound could be this dog please email me at kelly-joy@animallifelineuk.org and I will give you the number to call re this dog.

Best wishes Kelly-joy and The Animal Lifeline UK Team:)

2013-01-15 07:31 DogLostDebs2460 - Area Volunteer, Worcs, Warks, West Mids

http://www.animallifelineuk.org/forum/showthread.php?33555-1032-%96-WELLINGTON-%96-TIME-UP-SUN-20-1-13-%96-NOT-ASSESSED-%96-entire-male-springer-spaniel-West-Midlands-Pound Could this be him? Looking a bit bedraggled, pics not brilliant but had to share just in case.

2012-12-09 19:17 Mollychops

Ive bumped Smudges page as he has been in the local paper in the last week, Ive only just found out

2012-11-03 21:28 Animal Magic Chelt

Come on Smudge - get home now.
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2012-11-03 20:59 Ernie

Really sorry to hear he's still missing. So frustrating if he got scared away. I'm doing a long walk around Leckhampton Hill tomorrow morning and will keep a look out.

2012-10-23 13:12 DogLostOwl

Ernie, that explains what happened to the trap one night! Trap has now been removed, as Smudge has moved on. A herd of cattle broke out one night and trampled through the wood where Smudge was mostly living, and they seem to have scared him off. We think he will still be living and hunting around Leckhampton Hill, though which side of it was don't know.

2012-09-28 20:21 Animal Magic Chelt

Still hoping to pop by and see good news.
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2012-09-14 20:30 Ernie

Someone from work told me that their dog got caught in a trap on Leckhampton Hill and I didn't realise it had been put there for Smudge! I was worried someone was out trapping dogs to steal them.

Hope you get him back soon x

2012-09-13 09:21 Mollychops

Hollys owners are happy to speak about cameras, Helen said please call her, but leave until after 5pm

2012-09-13 07:40 Mollychops

Thanks for updating Sam , Regarding the camera , Hollys [SN7] owners will be able to help you with that, give them a ring Im sure Helen will help x Its very much a waiting game when they are surviving on their wits as Helen knows only to well !

2012-09-12 18:50 Sam

Have been seting trap and staying up where we think he is. No sightings reported, but we are leaving food and scenting etc. Off up there again tonight with pickles and his auntie Rosie(v noisy Jack Russell who used to love chasing Smudge through corn fields) Next step is to get camera installed. Any geeks availale for advice on what I need? Thanks everyone for your support xx

2012-09-07 21:48 Sallieanne1

Have there even been any sightings recently?

2012-09-03 10:54 ClaireC

Any update?

2012-08-20 13:45 DogLostOwl

Not so far, it will take time and patience.

2012-08-19 22:38 Animal Magic Chelt

Any news?
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2012-08-19 22:38 Animal Magic Chelt

Any news?
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2012-08-19 12:44 DogLostOwl

Thanks Mollychops and everyone who helped get a trap organised.

2012-08-16 23:55 skippy

Good luck - hope Smudge is home safe with you soon!x

2012-08-16 20:05 Mollychops

Owner is picking trap up tonight

2012-08-16 08:57 Mollychops

Ive left a message for owner re the details of friend who has the trap

2012-08-15 19:28 Mollychops

just left a message with a friend for her trap she is in Bristol

2012-08-15 19:08 Mollychops

My local helper has her trap up in the midlands atmn, she suggests Cheltnahm dogs home they have one apparantly , tho maybe connectd with this DW .Ive got someone else I can try now . BTW Im no expert on trapping Sam thats Phebe /owl who is fantastic.

2012-08-15 18:01 Sam

Have not seen any sighn of him for 2 days now but are continuing to go up to where he was last seen and scent and leave food. Dog warden said the trap was a bad idea at this stage as I might catch a badger or a fox and as they are quite noisy when they are set off it coud frighten off Smudge if he is nearby. I disagree. I will contact Molychops for expert opinion. x

2012-08-13 20:30 Mollychops

My trap is in use at the moment with Holly oxfordshire, but ive just had email from a helper that might know of one locally

2012-08-12 10:52 Laraine

Just a thought - Blue Cross head office is in Burford - not too far from Chelt.- would they have a trap they could lend you?

2012-08-11 22:03 Animal Magic Chelt

Sounds promising :-)
Sorry, don't know of a dog trap but if I can help with anything shout as I'm local.
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2012-08-11 21:16 DogLostOwl

Smudge's family know the area he is in and have been doing everything to attract him. This is working so far. We need to give them space to gain his trust, so I would rather not say anything about the exact area at present. But if anyone knows of an available dog trap within reach of Cheltenham please say so.

2012-08-11 17:35 Animal Magic Chelt

Ohhhhh fingers crossed he's getting closer to home :-)
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2012-08-11 14:38 Mollychops

just had a message from Owl to say Smudge was sighted again last night. Will update when I find out where exactly

2012-08-05 22:36 BBKM

You are all doing great, I keep checking here hoping to see Smudge in the blue. Come on boy, stay safe, hope you have a cozy den, but be seen so we can get you home and out of this awful weather. Good luck x

2012-08-05 16:22 Mollychops

Thanks for updating Sam, Its not easy in this awful weather we are getting today , as Smudge will be sheltering somewhere dry im sure. You are doing great !! I tried to get you earlier. Please give me a call when you can

2012-08-05 14:15 Sam

Smudge was seen running along Pilley Lane which is just past the Suzuk/citroen garage up Leckhampton hill. We went looking and postering up there and the surrounding area, hopefully he is headig back to Dog kennel wood. We have left food and scented there and are heading back this evening...really looking forward to it in this weather! Poor Smudge must be miserable x

2012-08-05 14:13 Sallieanne1

Can you please be more specific about exactly where and what time he was seen. We all want to help get smudge home but need up to date and specific info to know where to look. He was previously seen in leckhampton and princess elizabeth way etc so just saying 'where previously seen' is not detailed enough for us all to then help look in the right places. Can you clarify the specific details of this and any future sightings please???

2012-08-05 09:16 DogLostReynard

Oh! great, come on Smudge xxx

2012-08-05 06:39 Mollychops

Thqnks Owl, I will contact Sam later on.

2012-08-04 23:17 DogLostOwl

Sighting phoned in today of Smudge running along a road yesterday, close to previous sightings.

2012-08-04 21:54 Animal Magic Chelt

Any more news Sam? :-)
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2012-07-30 21:04 Sam

Thanks Mollychops have got s& p info. Thanks Sallyanne & Peter for your help. No more sightings but on Friday I left some food in his bowl and on Saturday when I returned the bowl had been moved to a quiet under the hedge area and the grass was flattenned next to it,characteristic of Snudge behaviour. Stayed up on Saturday but no sign. Yesterday left food up there, had been eaten when went up today but no bowl movement (excuse the pun)

2012-07-29 19:39 Mollychops

Huge thanks Sallieanne1 and also Peter _Rock for all your kind help here

2012-07-29 19:35 Mollychops

Sam please let me know you got the scenting and plotting info

2012-07-28 20:30 Sallieanne1

Anymore sightings Sam? We spent over an hour up there last night walking round the edge of the woods calling smudges name. X

2012-07-27 14:26 Mollychops

sam im going to send you some scenting and plotting info to reaD. Good luck, he is so close now, im sure it wont be long !

2012-07-27 13:35 Sam

The woods he was seen going last night into is called dogkennel woods,which is a few fields uphill from St Peters Church off Church road. He was spotted in the fields the other side of the wood about 3 weeks ago so he seems to be using that as a base. am going to leave some smelly food around there this evening. I think he may be travelling to Chel via streams and tributaries as every sighting has been near a stream. Thank you everyone for your support x

Last edited: 2012-07-27 13:46:24 by Sam

2012-07-27 10:33 peter_rock

Guys, Can I ask that you be really specific with any sightings. We have been out looking for Smudge many times and it helps to know exactly where he was last spotted. Which woods are we talking about? I'd be happy to spend time there with some smelly food to find him - but I need to know where!
Peter

2012-07-27 09:38 Animal Magic Chelt

Sounds promising - hooray! Which woods are we talking about??
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2012-07-27 07:35 Barney 'n' Ozzie's mum

Just wondered if there's anywhere near the woods that Sam could park up and leave a car door open with some smelly food inside (i.e. pilchards). Smudge might just be tempted to jump in if he recognises her (it's been known to have worked in the past with other dogs). Good luck today xx

2012-07-26 23:10 skippy

Oh that's great news....come on Smudge...show yourself - it really is time to come home now!

2012-07-26 23:02 DogLostOwl

Sighted this evening but ran into woods and had gone by the time Sam got there. It looks as if Smudge is visiting town to look for Sam but going back to the woods to sleep and hunt. Have advised a barbecue to tempt him.

2012-07-25 07:53 B30

Advertised in this weeks Countryman's Weekly magazine. I hope it brings some news

2012-07-24 23:41 Animal Magic Chelt

Could this sighting be Smudge?? http://www.doglost.co.uk/poster.php?dogId=41499
Sam - if he went over Cleeve Hill over the Golf Course he would come out in Winchcombe?! We found a Collie a couple of years back in Charlton Kings, Chelt who had got lost the day before from Winchcombe!!
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2012-07-24 23:26 Animal Magic Chelt

Ohhhhh come on Smudge!!!!
Bumping on https://www.facebook.com/groups/333888613287842/permalink/467917583218277/
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2012-07-24 22:31 DogLostOwl

So pleased to read this. Now follow that trail, Smudge, and get yourself home, it isn't far.

2012-07-24 20:30 DogLostReynard

Oh! this is great news , its been over a month since he went missing and it seems on his way homeat last ,,,come on Smudge xxx

2012-07-24 20:01 BBKM

Brilliant that Smudge has been sighted again. Hoping he is back home very soon. Stay safe Smudge you are a clever boy, you're nearly home x

2012-07-24 19:53 Mollychops

Phew in now, thanks Sandie, also sighted at the garage in the TEWksbury rd. I will find out when this sighting was, as owner had a call from someone who saw Smudge there, Come on boy, are you making your way home ?? as only half a mile away. owner is scenting the area with her other dog, I will sugest she leeaves a gate open and some food down,tonight as he is sooo close

2012-07-24 18:20 DogLostAngus

bumped for sighting - can everyone try and get some extra posters up please

2012-07-24 16:35 Sam

Smudge wasseen in Cheltenham today at around 2pm on Princess Elizabth Way near te garage that is just off the ewkesbury Rd. hve been to look but no further sightings, I am going out there on my bike now to search the housing estates and parks in the area. He is so close to home.

2012-07-23 21:04 Sam

Have put the ad in the Glos echo again , it is still online.
Feel v gloomy abot this,someone rang melast week saying they could smell someting decaying up Leckhampton hill but couldnt find anything. His collar is red, patterned, think i has bones on it. Someone else reported a dog who was being kept in a Van near by in Griffiths Avenue (Chelt) and lots of neighbours had expressed concern but the dog warden had been out to investigate and apparently it was a bitch not a dog, and was not stressed so he had no grounds to take action.Hope Smudge s still out there and nothing nasty ha happenned to him. Thanks folks xx

2012-07-23 09:05 Mollychops

Owner is going to get him in the paper again, latr on this week, and I will bump him.

2012-07-22 16:08 B30

What a shame that I didn't have the body shot photo before I sent Smudge's advert to the magazine, it shows his markings so well.

2012-07-22 14:58 BBKM

Can i ask what colour was Smudge's collar please? We have a found dog in Northumberland ID 41425, until we can get a photo or RSPCA scan him all details are not 100%.

2012-07-16 23:53 Sam

Went to field again today where he was last sighted doing the scenting thing.Kept expecting him to come bounding out of the hedgerows but sadly not. No reports of any sightings. Thanks to everyone who is looking out for him xx

2012-07-16 14:50 DogLostJenners - Area Volunteer, Gloucestershire

No the one I found today isn't Smudge, sorry :( Fingers crossed for Smudge x

2012-07-16 14:38 JeanWH

Liver and white Springer found in GL4 - 41276. Could this be Smudge?

2012-07-14 20:54 Sallieanne1

We have been looking again tonite for you whilst in the fields and around the hill for a few hours. I really hope someone finds him soon. Keep us updated on any news or sightings so we can keep looking for him in the best places. X

2012-07-14 13:10 Sam

Have put ad in glos echo.Tried to contat other media, pointswes, glos radio but they arto bloody selfmportant to care
The latest sighting was in a field near church road, which is just off the Leckhampton hill near the bottom. There is a footpath you can access it via Gifford road,or you can go through a path into a copse opposite daisybank road it has some kind of water storage thing there with a flat mown raised area and someaccess poits that lok like chimy pts on the ground. I think smone hs f...ed up my kybard am going tokill thm it feelssticky likesugar ...

2012-07-11 20:19 Mollychops

Owners have been seazrching and postering, apparantly Smudge was on the local radio on Monday, Ive told owner that she MUST get him the local paper. Its so important to let everyone in the area he is missing !

2012-07-10 19:08 AnneM

Where about was he sighted Sam?

2012-07-10 07:49 DogLostReynard

Wonderful news!

2012-07-09 21:49 skippy

great news you've had a sighting...fingers crossed you catch up with this lovely boy soon x

Last edited: 2012-07-09 21:50:10 by skippy

2012-07-09 21:30 Unknown

Samantha, do try to get Smudge in the local paper.

2012-07-09 18:31 Mollychops

Fantastic I will bump him

2012-07-09 13:46 Sam

Smudge was seen in the Leckhampton area this morning

2012-07-08 18:21 BBKM

Come on Smudge be seen but stay safe xx

2012-07-07 21:45 Animal Magic Chelt

Keep going hun - doing a great job - everywhere I go there's already a poster up!! :-)
Come on Smudge - get yourself home now.
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2012-07-07 21:44 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Sam sorry to see your gorgeous Smudge is missing. His details and photo were shared on DOGLOST NORTH WEST facebook group (many thanks to the helper for sharing). I've uploaded the body shot photo of him from facebook and grouped it with the head shot one you put on here. Also updated the details to show up on his DogLost poster. Keeping everything crossed we see him back home with you soon. Good luck. x

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2012-07-05 16:37 Sam

No news of him yet but I emailed an animal psychic called Jackie Weaver, who replied saying that missing dogs was not her speciality so she couldnt help me but she said "but there is a summit up there as that is what I am aware of as I am typing" He was on the summit of Leckhampton Hill when we lost him so there could be something in this.Apparently it is an historic hill fort. Am going back up there vvsoon

Last edited: 2012-07-05 16:53:06 by Sam

2012-07-03 21:23 BBKM

You are all doing great, keep going, I am sure he will be sighted again soon. Hope Smudge slows down and is home safe very, very soon x

2012-07-03 09:12 Mollychops

Do as many local papers as you can,sam, local radio too. I will put Smudge forwards for the countrymans weekly . Postering is the best , it really does get dogs back . You are doing great x

2012-07-02 20:03 Sam

Mollychops suggested media coverage, what sort do you think? Petplan pay up to £1000 for advertising etc. Any suggestions anyone? Am frantic now has been nearly a week.Am going to try the scenting and plotting thing this evening but it is raining so probably will wash away the pilchards and wee but will try anyway.Smudges brother thinks this is all great fun, he has never had so many walks and car trips in one week before! am off to do more postering now, many thanks to you all for your support. xx

2012-07-01 17:09 Mollychops

Thanks nighthawk XX

2012-06-30 21:48 nighthawk

owners sam and tim stay strong x will talk to you tomorrow when you have rested x stay safe smudge x

2012-06-30 19:14 Mollychops

Owners have been checking Benhall but nothing sadly , this dog can really move so he could be making his way home. Owners are going to poster along from where he went missing from and into Cheltenham . Its a large area. Ive suggested media coverage too. I will also send owners scenting and plotting info sheets. They have put pig feed down in Benhill Park , as Smudge loves it ! Owners are doing great , Im sure he will be found soon X

2012-06-30 15:19 Sam

Hello nighthawk,sorry didnt read my email properly. Many thanks for your help and hope your mum is ok. am off to Benhall now will call you later x

2012-06-30 14:06 Sam

He went missing at 10pm on Tuesday. we live quite near Benhall Park, near TGI Fridays on the gloucester rd and we have walked over that way before but not recently. I went there this morning Postering whilst my other dog was at the vets but saw no sighn of him. Im just about to walk over there with Pickles now hope he picks up the scent but v worried as he cant reach the button on the pelican crossings.
Thanks, Animal Magic x

2012-06-30 13:03 Animal Magic Chelt

Sam - 10pm or am he went missing??
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2012-06-30 13:00 Animal Magic Chelt

Ohhhh fingers crossed Sam - any more news??
The poss sighting I was told about yesterday was "Something very similar ran across Robert Burns Ave, by the wooded part of Benhall Park, about 7pm last night. No sign of an owner.".
Where in Chelt do you live?? Could well be making his way home.
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2012-06-30 10:16 Sam

Have just had a call from someone who saw him legging it down Leckhampton hill after a pheasant on tuesdayor wednesday (unclear about time/day) . apparently it was just down from Daisybank and he turned off into the field on the left as you go down the hill. This sounds promising.

Last edited: 2012-06-30 11:13:43 by Sam

2012-06-30 09:23 Sam

Will go to benhall and investigate.He went missing on tues 26th at around 10 pm Thanks animal magic

Last edited: 2012-06-30 11:17:27 by Sam

2012-06-30 09:21 Sam

Thank you everyone for your support.Ive put posters up in the coopin leckhampton and Charlton Kings and around Leckhampton where he was last seen. Am going to Cirencester Show today so will take a load of posters there
Sam (Smudge's mummy)

2012-06-30 08:07 Mollychops

Ive emailed owners to alert the possible sighting , thanks Animal Magic

2012-06-29 22:18 Animal Magic Chelt

Do we know what time he went missing and what part of Chelt they live? Sighting of a spaniel running in Benhall at 7pm last night - long way from the hill but could well be making way home?
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2012-06-29 22:13 Gypsy

Hope this lovely lad is home soon x

2012-06-29 22:09 Animal Magic Chelt

Have shared of FB and to staff - we walk there regularly so will help spread the word. Any sightings or any news at all?
Stay safe fella.
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2012-06-29 21:56 DogLostOwl

@nighthawk, got your email but my outgoing email isn't working. Have sent you a couple of texts.

2012-06-29 18:56 Mollychops

Hi Sue , thanks for your email, you are such a superstar . Ive emailed owners this page and asked them to ring you . Hope your mum gets well soon XX

2012-06-29 18:29 nighthawk

Back from looking after mum who had fall x can you let me know what is happening and meet up points to search area please x phone 07895086098 x stay safe and strong little one x

2012-06-29 13:03 BBKM

Praying Smudge is found very soon, come on lad keep safe but be seen xxx

2012-06-29 11:48 widget

Just back from walk...not seen anything but mentioned to all dog walkers and many are going to tweet and facebook details.

2012-06-29 11:12 AnneM

Posted to my facebook wall ... let me know if there is anything i can do, I live just by the animal shelter.

2012-06-29 07:52 Mollychops

Thanks widget, Ive sent out advice sheets

2012-06-28 22:41 widget

Will try and walk charlton kings woods with mine tomorrow.

2012-06-28 22:22 Mollychops

Thanks Widget , Ive emailed Sue to alert her. Smudge vanished at the trig point markers. There are 2 stone pillars . He went off in the direction of Charlton Kings woods.

2012-06-28 22:00 widget

Will drop posters in to local vets tomorrow and poster playing fields closest to the hill. Whereabouts on hill was smudge last seen?

2012-06-28 21:48 Mollychops

We need Sue Copeland ! where are you . Thisowner needs your local knowledge of the Leckhampton hill .Will try now to ring you . Smudge has vanished on a walk. I know there is a quarry there, Ive alerted owners to, which is very dangerous, which they have checked out. They hyave put posters up and contacted the DW in Cheltenham and the dogs home there.

2012-06-28 20:19 Mollychops

Thanks nightingale, I will contatc owners now

2012-06-28 18:18 Nightingale

Posted onto my Facebook wall, hope this helps.

2012-06-28 17:55 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Alerts sent out to helpers in GL50,51,52,53,54.

2012-06-28 14:03 Admin

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