Reunited: Golden Labrador Retriever Male

  • Dog ID 46910
  • Status Reunited
  • Registered 01 Jan 2013
  • Name ZAK
  • Gender & Breed Male Labrador Retriever (Neutered)
  • Age Young Adult
  • Colour Golden
  • Marks & Scars
  • Tagged Yes
  • Microchipped Yes
  • Tattooed No
  • Date Lost 01 Jan 2013
  • Where Lost BD17 5EB Shipley Glen
  • Lost In Region North East
  • Lost In Post Area BD17
  • Where Found Rescued by West Yorks Fire & Rescue
  • Date Reunited 03 Jan 2013
  • Other Info
  • Listed By andreweastell
  • Views 6193
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ClaireC
Really pleased to see that Zac is making a brilliant recovery after his traumatic time. Stay safe Zac xx
Unknown
Hi Andrew. So pleased Zak is making a recovery, and thanks for the update. You could if possible donate by Paypal as I do. Give Zak a BIG (HUG) from mexxx
Unknown
Brilliant xx
DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJNtyikOpww&feature=youtu.be

Lovely coverage of Zak meeting his rescuers. :) x
Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex
So glad Zak is recovering well. I had probs finding Zak's Facebook page so if anyone is interested here is the link .. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zak-the-Labrador/460523227341295
andreweastell
Thank you for all your messages, Zak contiues to go from strength to strength and nearly back to his old self. Thank you Angi, I have emailed admin about how to make a donation to this wonderful website. xxx
BBKM
Good to hear Zak is recovering well x
angi
Well done andreweastell for thinking of giving to doglost we all think they deserve all the support they can get :) there is a dog with a please donate button next to it on the home page you can click on to donate or email jayne in head office admin:) so pleased Zak is on the mend.:) :) xxx
Angel
Bless you to all involved in finding and saving Zak. Zaks family must be so relieved and glad to see he's on the mend. What a wonderful start to a New Year. There are still many nice people out there who just want to help for nothing more than a thank you. x
andreweastell
As Craig Pennington and his dog Moe would not accept the reward I offered for finding Zak, we would like to make a donation to DodLost. How do I do this? Andrew x
andreweastell
Zak update, he continues to make a full recovery, still sleeping a lot, but back on normal feeds and he has been out for a steady stroll (on his lead). He has been to watch Salts F.C. football match, watching from the comfort of the boot of our car. If you want more updates or photos then you can follow him on his own Facebook page, "Zak the Labrador". Andrew xxx
Minigirl - Area Co-ordinator, West Yorkshire
andrew thank you for posting- so delighted for you all that zak is home safe and sound- your family worked so hard for that result!
the beauty of doglost is that combined expertise is passed on to helpers and co-ordinators and in turn passed on to owners.
the fact that so many people are tuned into Zak's page means that his example will potentially help many other dogs in the future
much love
lou
xxx
DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.
TX Andrew for posting...minigirl aka Lou just had a feeling your dog was down a crevise...and was trying not to alarm you but just to make sure you went out again in the morning..Amazing you should bump into a guy with dogs who said he knew all the crevises and would check them with his dogs..its one of those wonderful coincidences we love hear at DL.
Unknown
I also read that the gent who located Zak refused to take the reward offered. Well done you.
Unknown
The Saturday (Daily Mail) also did an article on handsome Zak yesterday (5th Jan). Your famous bow Zak. Stay safe:-)xxx
DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zak-the-Labrador/460523227341295

Done a group photo of Zak's rescue (taken from his fb page) and added a photo of him with Moe the BC who found him. Zak is looking a bit sheepish....

You may need to refresh the page to view the updated photo/s.
DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West
WOW what a fantastic rescue, hats off to the BC and her owner. The Fire Brigade were superb. I've shared the story on my fb pages. x
DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West
Andrew, thanks for posting on his page, it will be minigirl - Co-ordinator West Yorkshire that you are referring to, brilliant advice and great it paid off.

I've not read all the posts but well done to mini girl and everyone who helped especially the West Yorks Fire & Rescue you are all stars.

So pleased your gorgeous Zak is back home, sending him a big hug and cuddle. xxx
andreweastell
I am Zak's daddy, if you want an update on him please go to his Facebook page "Zak the Labrador". All the credit has gone to lots of people on TV, in newspapers and online. There is one person I missed out, I think her name is Lou from DogLost, she rang me the night before Zak was found and she was fantastic, she went through everything, I thanked her but told her I had done everything. When I had put the phone down and had gone to bed one thing she said kept going through my mind, have I checked all the crevices and sometimes dogs don't bark when they are down one. The next day that was where he was found. Lou, the Eastell family thank you XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
mathers22
The Mirror did a big one on him today also xx
digbysmum
Wow - what a great story! Lovely article on the Daily Mail website (with Zak looking rather sheepish on one photo!) Well done to the finder, and his dog, and to the marvellous firefighters for their brilliant perseverance in rescuing the lovely, if rather muddy, Zak. Well done to all concerned. Welcome home lovely Zak. Stay safe now and keep away from those crevices!!! xxx
AnnieSparky
Fantastic to see Zak is safe. Just been watching Sky News Press Review on TV and though not talking about Zak, they had the page up from the Daily Express with a big photo and article about him. Fame at last :))
Very well done to all concerned in the rescue of lovely Zak xx
LisaMell
Lovely piece on Daily mail online with some super pictures of Zak after his ordeal.We are so lucky that we have amazing firemen and woman whi will help us with our beloved pets. Restores your faith doesn't it.Love to Zak and his family xxx

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2257139/Missing-Labrador-deep-crevice-53-hours-internet-appeal-sparks-huge-search-family-pet.html
angi
ps. just watched the video. What an amazing rescue by such a fantastic team.:) You're a very lucky boy Zak xxx
angi
this is such brilliant news!! :) absolutely over the moon for Zak and his family. Enjoy your time as a celebrity but stay safe and away from crevices! :) xxxx
Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex
Owner says Daily Mirror is on way to interview and BBC Look north sending camera crew to see Zak too!
Unknown
Zak is the top read story on the Telegraph & Argus page. Glad to know just how many people were following the story.
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/10140210.Dog_rescued_from_hole_on_Shipley_Glen_after_53_hours/?ref=mrLast edited: 2013-01-04 11:10:10
Scuba Ros
What an amazing story. Go glad that Zak is safe and well and home again. Stay safe beautiful boy
Tiga
Truly amazing, well done guys, just shows what can be done. Stay safe now Zak
Snowdrop
Great news :))) welcome home young man stay safe now!, xx
Badger
Well done to everyone involved in locating and rescuing Zak. Pleased you are home safe Zak - big hugs for you XX
Unknown
Well done all....fantastic start to the day xx
Jumanji - Co-ordinator.South.Yorkshire
Such wonderful news and a very big Thankyou and well done to the man who located where Zak was and to the wonderful West Yorkshire Fire Service and Blue Watch ! Thanks also to minigirl who kept me updated with the drama via texts whilst I was out for the evening. Welcome home Zak and please stay very safe from now on x x x
Ellie
What heart warming news. Well done everyone involved. So pleased you are safely home Zak
jobadger
Absolutely brilliant news! Well done to W. Yorks Fire Service - Blue Watch you're fabulous! So pleased this boy is safe. So good to see some positive news. xx
DogLostAngus
Brilliant work by the West Yorks Fire Service & to the people who located Zak - I have to say a few happy tears before bed tonight x
DogLostJulie - Area Co-ordinator - Surrey & South London
Have just watched video - what wonderful people those fireman are brought a tear to my eye - all their hard work and care to get Zak out safe and sound. A lovely uplifting end to my day. Love Julie x
skippy
Fantastic news - so pleased to hear that Zac is safe and well. Well done West Yorkshire Fire Service! :) x
Unknown
Video of the rescue courtesy of Telegraph & Argus:
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/10140210.Dog_rescued_from_hole_on_Shipley_Glen_after_53_hours/?ref=mr
Tigermouse
Brilliant news!! Glad to hear Zak is out and is okay, and well done to all those involved in his rescue.

Welcome home lovely boy, stay safe now xx
Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex
Fantastic news to hear Zak is out and ok. Well done to all those who helped get him out safely. Last edited: 2013-01-03 21:23:18 by Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex
Unknown
Well done to all the Emergency Services, and the man, and his dogs who located Zak, and all who helped in Zak`s rescue. Wishing you all the best for 2013. Pleased Zak is ok. Stay safe now Zak:-)xxx
Unknown
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Goldie Chris
Blue Watch, how very fitting Zak is now in the blue :))))
Absolutely delighted!!!
mathers22
Fantastic what would we do without our Fire and Emergency Services and Blue Watch. Well done to everyone involved in Zak's rescue you all deserve a medal. So pleased he's home safely. Xx
Unknown
Bradford Telegraph & Argus.
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/10140210.Dog_rescued_from_hole_on_Shipley_Glen_after_53_hours/
DogLostMillypod (Chris) - Administrative Volunteer
Brilliant news, well done to everyone involved in getting Zak home and safe. xx
Scoobster
Great news hes going home, And fabulous job by the fire/rescue teams xx :)
Goldie Chris
Welcome home young lad!!! Chris & the Golden Boys xx
Minigirl - Area Co-ordinator, West Yorkshire
in tears- just had phone call from andy.
zak is safe.
he has had a vet check and is going home!!!!
huge thanks to the man and his dogs who located Zak and to West Yorkshire Fire Service and the specialist rescue team Blue Watch at Cleckheaton who have devoted hours to ensure Zac's safety xxxLast edited: 2013-01-03 20:52:10 by Minigirl - Area Co-ordinator, West Yorkshire
animal lover
Fantastic news. What a great job all the services have done. xx
Goldie Chris
T&A (local paper) reporting that he is out!!!
Unknown
Thanks, Jarvis. We're onto it.
Unknown
From West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue: Animal rescue - dog trapped in crevice approximately six feet down. Technical rescue unit from Cleckheaton in attendance, plus support crew, personnel welfare unit, logistics suppot unit and technical rescue officer.

We'll see if we can find a duty press officer for an update.
Jarvis Cocker
Just heard that the Fire Brigade have got Zak out OK, the local papers are there so he is going to be quite a celebrity, so pleased for Zak and his family
DogLostJulie - Area Co-ordinator - Surrey & South London
Positive thoughts coming your way Zak those wonderful firemen will soon have you safe and sound they are marvellous people and will keep at it until you are free and safe. Julie x
DogLostMillypod (Chris) - Administrative Volunteer
Sending positive thoughts for Zak. Fingers and paws crossed.xx
animal lover
Keeping everything crossed here for Zak.
Scoobster
Please to hear he's been located, Now praying he gets out safely x
MelAndTommy
So happy to see that Zak has been located. Hope he's well.x
4paws
thinking of you all.. hope everyone involved & Zak kept safe.xx
Belle
Hang in there Zak! Holding my breath until you're safe!
Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex
So glad he has been found .. keeping everything crossed that those lovely fireman get Zak out safely.
Goldie Chris
Hang in there little lad, we're all routing for you and the firefighters who are working to get you home safely xx
jobadger
Everything crossed here too Zak - so pleased you've been found - you know you're loved and that you're not alone - the guys will have you out soon - stay strong - stay positive - your family needs you safely back home. Good luck everyone xxx
Tigermouse
fingers, paws and evrything else crossed here for Zak's rescue and safe return to his owner.

Good luck Zak, come back safe xx
duffs54
What great news fingers crossed, our fireman are the best, always there when we need them.
Lets get Zack home asap xxxx
Unknown
poor thing xx sending all the best from Holly and Lily (labs)
DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.
Tx Mathers...
mathers22
Good luck Zak everything crossed for your safe rescue. I am sure the Fire Brigade will get him out they are fantastic at what they do xx
DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.
Right just had an update from minigirl....Zac has been located in a crag...fireman have been on the scene for many hours...now called out for lights and equipment...they are not leaving the scene...they just need more specialist equipment...so positive thoughts everyone....zak knows he is not alone...please add positive thought messages here...IT WORKS!
mathers22
Poor Zak is it one of the Old Tin mines there? Pleased he looks ok xx
andy
he has been found down a hole on baildon moore fire men are rescueing him as we speak he looks ok
mathers22
Hope he's ok - wonder where he is !! Good luck xx
DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.
OMG....the wonderful fire service again...they wont give up...let us know what happens...sending good wishes...
Jarvis Cocker
I do hope that the gorgeous Zak is rescued safely, my husband works with the owners daughter and he knows how upset they have all been.
Minigirl - Area Co-ordinator, West Yorkshire
The rescue is still on going.
Sending all positive thoughts and vibes that Zak is safe and sound soon
xx
Jumanji - Co-ordinator.South.Yorkshire
Fingers crossed he is okay ! X
Goldie Chris
What fantastic news! Hope he is okay, looking forward to the update and seeing him in the "Blue"!
Minigirl - Area Co-ordinator, West Yorkshire
Zac has been located- he is being rescued by the fire service as we speak!! will update properly later xxLast edited: 2013-01-03 18:09:19 by Minigirl - Area Co-ordinator, West Yorkshire
Rushy87
Most recent facebook update is that he has been found : )! So relieved. I have a lab too and would be heart broken if he went missing. Hopefully owner will update. X
Rushy87
Facebook page now created- Zak MISSING Golden Labrador - please join and share x
Rushy87
Update on facebook page: '£1000 reward for information leading to the return of Zak. Please pass this on'. Really hope he's reunited soon! X
Goldie Chris
There was a msg on fb this morning from the owner to say a "golden" lab had been seen about 7am today on its own between ACW Garden Centre and the flats (that would be Canal Road) heading towards Shipley. He was on his way to check it out. I don't have a signal at work so can't check for an update...
DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.
Alerts sent out to helpers in BD1,2,8,9,10,16,17,18.
Minigirl - Area Co-ordinator, West Yorkshire
Thanks Angus.
There have been no confirmed sightings of Zak since he went missing on a walk on Shipley Glen with his owner and sibling.
Owner has extensively searched the area and has informed all the relevant authorities and spread the word of Zak far and wide.
When he went missing Zak was wearing a collar and ID tag and he is Microchipped.
The area is heavily postered and there has been much sharing of Zak on social media sites.
Discussed media appeals.
Hoping for news of him very soon
If found, he must be reported to the dog warden, as is required by LAW
DogLostAngus
photo uploaded ready for alerts to go out please
AlisonH
Text sent requesting photo.
Phoenix57
Can the region be changed to North East please?

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