Rainbow Bridge: Black Labrador Retriever Male

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2012-12-18 23:51 Foggydog

Thinking of you. So sad. xx

2012-12-18 23:07 Nadine Widdows

Feeling so, so sad that we couldn't bring Fred home... I have thought if him each day. You will never be forgotten Fred. Love and strength to your family. Nadine x

2012-12-18 09:34 Meru

I am so very, very sorry to hear the sad news about Fred - RIP beautiful boy - play free over the Bridge xx

2012-12-17 21:48 skippy

So very sorry to read this news about Fred. Run free lovely lad :(xx

2012-12-17 20:52 digbysmum

The news I had been dreading. I am so very, very sorry, and my thoughts are with the family at this dreadful time. Run free at the bridge, dear Fred - my two black labs will be waiting to play xxx

2012-12-17 17:55 DogLostMillypod (Chris) - Administrative Volunteer

So sorry to see Fred was a victim of the floods. Run free at the bridge Fred.xx

2012-12-17 14:38 ClaireC

So so gutted for you. I have checked this page everyday so so many times. But having found Fred you do have some sort of closure which is comforting than not knowing whatever had happened to him. My thoughts are with you all. RIP Fred xx

2012-12-17 14:24 DianeM

My thoughts are with Fred and his loving family, run free and play forever at the bridge little man xx

2012-12-17 13:51 mathers22

So sorry xx

2012-12-17 13:22 Unknown

So sad.....RIP Fred xx

2012-12-17 11:26 Shereen

Im terribly sad to hear the news of Dear Fred..it was my worst fear ,Horrible to think he wasnt far from where people were searching in the early days ,but the conditions were impossible with the flooding..Thank goodness he is found and you are not left wondering any longer and he can be laid to rest...My thoughts are with Freds Family who tried so hard.

Run Free over Rainbow Bridge Fred...R.I.P.xxxx

Last edited: 2012-12-17 11:29:01 by Shereen

2012-12-17 09:23 Claire

I really am sad to hear this news as I have been following this appeal and put posters up for you. I know it must be devastating for you all but at least you can now lay him to rest in peace.
My heart goes out to your family, Claire x

Last edited: 2012-12-17 09:23:45 by Claire

2012-12-16 22:58 p bishop

Thank you everyone for all you help and support. Fred has been found, we believe he drowned in the floods. Thank you again for your support

2012-12-14 20:16 ClaireC

Anybody heard anything?

2012-12-12 22:00 Nadine Widdows

Any news folks? We need to know you are safe dear Fred. X

2012-12-12 07:11 Daisy18078

The owners of the 'found' dog have been found.....hope it was Fred.....

2012-12-11 22:57 ClaireC

Come on Fred let's hope that this is you that has been found. Fingers crossed.

2012-12-11 22:52 Daisy18078

A male black lab has been found In Woolton Hill, trying to get more info.

2012-12-11 10:03 LYDNSYD

Black Lab is in the Found section but I'm sure has the wrong area code as the telephone number given is 01491 .....Could this be Fred?? Says found with a green neon clollar but stranger things have happened _ worth checking out.

2012-12-08 10:53 Shereen

ok, have spoken to Nadine...we will get out quickly if any sightings...have left a message for Zoe to get hold of us (leaving my number)as soon as she hears of a sighting.

2012-12-08 10:12 Shereen

Zoe/Owners..if you get a sighting called in please call me and I should be able to get the the area quickly...(Im sure Nadine will be up for a search too....we have had great results in the past!)...we need to know as soon as sightings come in though....I have driven the whole area for a few days and not seen anything ,but saying that ,people are mentioning Fred to me which means the word is being spread well...There was even a mention of Fred on my childrens School Newsletter on Friday!

Last edited: 2012-12-08 10:57:33 by Shereen

2012-12-08 10:08 Shereen

Nadine...im not sure about the collar colour on Mr Blyths dog (I have met it once and sure he didnt have a collar then...but he could of put one on since...)

2012-12-07 23:08 Nadine Widdows

Thanks Shereen... it would be helpful to know what colour collar the Nettlebed dog is wearing as I understand Fred is wearing a red collar? I advised Zoe earlier that there was a sighting last week of a black Lab near Wooburn Green, red collar, larger head and skinnier body but we discounted that because of the Nettlebed sighting. Thx

2012-12-07 19:53 Shereen

I just want to make people aware of a dog that very often is roaming around Nettlebed...he belongs to a Mr Blyth who works or keeps his tractors at the farm next door to Nettlebed Garage...this may need checking out that his dog wasnt out on the day of the Nettlebed sighting...this is him but the phone number is the councils....http://www.doglost.co.uk/dog_blog.php?dogId=42688

2012-12-07 16:37 Nadine Widdows

Zoe, nice to talk just now. Poster received... I will let you know how I get on during walkies. x

2012-12-07 09:13 p bishop

sighting 4pm tuesday 4 december, of a black lab in Rotherfiels Peppard, heading towards Nettlebed. big head, looking thin, this could well be fred. please keeping looking for us. thank you so much

2012-12-05 21:38 Shereen

Sharing on Facebook and keeping updated....shared on Doglost Oxfordshire Facebook Page....
http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/108609242496957/?fref=ts

2012-12-05 19:18 Shereen

Thanks Claire...fingers crossed this is him!

2012-12-05 18:30 Claire

Hi, yes I'll ask my friend for more info on date etc and will call Zoe as soon as I hear anything. I hope he is found.

2012-12-05 18:24 Shereen

another sighting at Turvile Heath @ 11 am Monday...heading towards North end at a very fast pace.

2012-12-05 18:04 Shereen

Claire...ive just spoken to Zoe (Owners Daughter)...would it be possible for you to find out what day and time of day this dog was seen please? could you give her a call 01491 638401 with as many details as you could find out? Thank you...

2012-12-05 12:31 Claire

A friend of mine just told me he saw a black lab with a red collar on the the top of Britwell Hill in Cookley Green which is near nettlebed last week. It seemed to be on its own so he went to investigate but it disappeared. Just thought I'd let you know.

2012-12-04 17:54 Shereen

...latest DW report...DOGWATCH ALERT
Dogwatch No. 856
Labrador Still Missing

Fred, the black Labrador which disappeared from a farm near Streatley on 28 November is still missing (Dogwatch 854). He was wearing a red collar with an identity tag. There have been sightings of a black Labrador in Pangbourne and in Upper Basildon, but it was too nervous to be caught. A black Labrador wearing a red collar was seen on a farm at Nettlebed yesterday, 3 December: could this be Fred. Please be alert, – any information to: 01491 872880 or 01491 638401.


Have spoken to owners and advised to contact me with any sightings...offering a search and trap if needed...fingers x'd this is him ...he could of lost his scent in the flood water im praying this is him!

2012-12-03 15:26 Safedog Crash Tested Car CratesBaggy Dog

I’ve found that it helps to print out an A4 sheet of paper cut into business-card size slips, each with brief details and your phone number on. Give them to all the local dog walkers, postmen etc. you meet. Then if someone has news when they’re out and about they don’t need to find a poster or log on to the site to contact you.

2012-12-02 10:07 ClaireC

Black Lab/Retriever on your Found site Dog ID 45853. Could this be Fred picked up and dumped?

Last edited: 2012-12-02 10:19:06 by ClaireC

2012-11-30 19:26 Shereen

Thank you to everyone who is helping to spread the word on Freds Disapearance...This Boy and owners really need that help!Owners have been out today getting more posters up and im asking if everyone who sees this does the same,even if its just one poster in your car window whilst driving around it may just bring that news....please spread the word as much as possible Thank You.

2012-11-29 22:45 Claire

I've put some posters up in the John Barleycorn pub just the other side of the river, told all our customers to look out for Fred too. Really hope he is found safe and well.

2012-11-29 18:44 Shereen

emzcholsey,if you put owners number in your phone if your out and about and you see him,you could call her .Im sure she would come out straight away...not sure if hes fine with other dogs but he very friendly with people.

2012-11-29 15:20 Shereen

Ive just got back from the area,The flooding is terrible.I spoke to a few people and took my binoculars,no news Im afraid.

Last edited: 2012-12-17 11:31:44 by Shereen

2012-11-29 13:54 emztetbury

I will go for my walk down by me an look round if i do see him is he good wiv other dogs x

2012-11-29 11:53 Shereen

Thanks Claire.

2012-11-29 11:22 Claire

I live nearby and have rang a couple of friends who walk their dogs around that area to ask them to look out. Also rang my friend who owns a local pub and told her to tell all her customers to look out for Fred too.

2012-11-29 11:15 Shereen

Ive spoken to the environment agency for the region and they are going to pass on the details to more local inspectors to keep an eye out for Fred..

2012-11-29 10:28 Shereen

have spoken to owner briefly but she had to go...the dogs disapeared over the water meadows which they do quite often and are used to water,the problem is ,its very flooded down there at the moment...ive advised for a report to be made with the river authorities and she will be speaking to the lock keeper...owner was looking all day yesterday...as the other dog came back soaking wet......I have spoken to SODC Dog Warden and to West berkshire Dog warden....owner could really do with some help searching if anyone can make it down there,call owner to offer help..

Last edited: 2012-11-29 10:29:19 by Shereen

2012-11-29 10:06 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

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