Lost: Grey With White Whippet Female In South West (BA9)

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2010-09-06 13:33 DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders

Just needed to say, never give up hope. Hope is what keeps us going in this life. Very often travellers take dogs and they go for miles with them, back and forth, and one day something happens and the police raid, or a dog warden gets called and all these lost dogs come to light. Dogs are resilient, even though they can pine for us, they are still able to go into "wild dog" mode and survive in the same hope that they too will find you again. Keep that hope alive. You never know when you may receive a call or a knock on your dog. Keep her alive in your heart and soul. xxx

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2009-04-01 13:01 Luci's Owner

Sorry you've had no luck Ali. Take care...xx

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2007-11-28 18:25 Millie's Mum

Poster printed off and will be taken to vets in Burnham on Sea, Somerset. TA8. We will not give up on you Willow. We continue searching.

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2007-08-13 08:47 Eve

Likewise x.

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2007-07-10 17:24 Luci's Owner

Still thinking of you Ali & Willow xx

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2007-06-25 21:07 roz

Still thinking of Willow hope she turns up safe and sound one day XXX

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2007-05-15 19:40 B30

Any news? Have put Willow's details on my website. www.puppypawstraining.co.uk

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2007-01-19 14:11 odjtocalow

still thinking of Willow. still hoping she is safe and warm. jo x

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2006-11-14 14:22 roz

I hope Tilly is well still thinking of Willow take care XX

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2006-09-27 11:12 roz

Come home Willow - congrats on getting Tilly of course she's not a replacement as Eve says every dog is unique - I hope Willow will meet her soon XXX

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2006-09-19 10:12 Eve

Ali - only just caught up on your last post. I feel you should always follow up on everything, even if it does seem like a long shot. So long as you don't allow yourself too many raised hopes. There must be a reason this child phoned and there is a chance it is genuine. Remember, Wilow is chipped - proof of your ownership. So sorry to hear about your burglary. You don't need to justify getting Tilly - we never "replace" any dog, they're all different. Just enjoy her - we all know she has a good home!

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2006-09-10 13:50 TracyB

it's hard to believe that a dog can go missing for this long but as we've now been searching since May for friends two gsd's -s72,I can understand how frustrated and disapointed you must feel. Dont give up hope - people are still looking & haven't forgotton about you Ali. Hope that we both have something to celebrate before long

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2006-09-06 23:17 PrincessJo5

It is thought that a man was selling a whippet at Lea Gap Horse Fair West Ardsley nr leeds, not sure of exact date, this fair is on again 18th September, might be worth checking out, Jo x Come home Willow

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2006-08-30 22:28 ali ostroumoff

Sorry to have been quiet for a while - been a long time since looking at Willows page as I didnt feel I was getting anywhere... she's still missing - been 7 monhs now. Had a strange phone call a month ago - answer phone message from a child saying his dad had seen Willow near Wells/West Compton and they were just 'letting me know'.... I returned their call as soon as I got the message ( we'd been away for a week) but all I get is a voda phone answer service - I've left about 15 messages and they have not called me back once ... not sure what to make of it. Should go to West Compton and poster, but feel like I'm on a wild goose chase AGAIN. Since losing our beloved Willow we have been burgled again ( luckily the outbuilding this time ) and we decided to get a guard dog. My Mother has always had German Shepherds as family pets so I feel very familiar with them and we have found a lovely girl called Tilly. She's wonderful with our children - and hopefully will bark too... unlike my Whippets! She's very different from Willow obviously, which is good because I wouldnt like anyone to think I'm replacing my Willow.... anyway, thanks for all your kind words - keep up the good work you amazing people. Ali and Willow. xxxxxxx

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2006-08-17 00:11 roz

Thinking of Willow - come home darling XXX

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2006-07-23 22:04 roz

Have you tried calling her Jo? I should think she probably does look at the page but it probably depresses her as it would anyone in the same position - I think people have different ways of coping. I suspect I would be the same - it's too painful but of course we should be letting her know any important info related to Willow so maybe you should call her directly or ask one of the DogLost officals to on your behalf. I'm sure she hasn't given up hope - I don't think you ever can when there's been no closure that's the hardest part. Come home Willow XXX

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2006-07-22 11:42 odjtocalow

Does any one know if ally is still looking at willows page. I have sent her a PM, it is important she looks at it but I fear she may have given up hope. Please if any one can contact her to look at her PM's I would be eternally grateful. Thanks Jo

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2006-07-22 10:37 odjtocalow

Keep safe and warm willow. still keeping hope for willows return. x

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2006-07-19 23:39 whippet

Thought I was on to something yesterday when I saw a similar whippet but on closer inspection it was a dog. So will carry on looking.

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2006-07-18 00:14 PrincessJo5

Still thinking of Willow, please don't give up, Jo x

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2006-07-06 22:36 roz

Thinking of Willow come home darling XXX

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2006-06-30 08:40 tori

Still thinking about Willow. Hope she is safe, well and cared for wherever she isxxxx

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2006-06-22 07:26 Rosshound

Thinking of you today especially - 5 months since Willow went missing. Keep the faith. Sue XX

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2006-06-07 12:04 whippet

Willow's poster is forever in my car and I look at every blue whippet very closely. She is so lovely I am sure someone has her and loves her but one day we will find her and she will go back where she belongs.

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2006-06-05 22:17 Shellyc

I have emailed Willows poster to rescue centres in the Bath and Somerset area. I so hope she is home soonxxx

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2006-06-05 16:12 roz

The return of Squid today missing since January must give great hope to the many people still missing dogs. I'm always thinking about Willow and long to see her safely in the blue soon - your turn to come home now darling XXX

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2006-05-30 17:57 Luci's Owner

Still thinking of you Ali & sweet Willow...forever hoping for a happy ending xx Sam

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2006-05-24 09:11 odjtocalow

Ali I have PM'd you. please keep hope, willow is out there somewhere. jo x

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2006-05-16 23:59 whippet

There are so many helpers still on the look out for Willow, this is THE site to be on.

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2006-05-16 15:37 PrincessJo5

Please don't give up on Willow, we are all here to help find her, log on to www.alfieslostterriers.com, they will be happy to put Willow on site for you, that way more people will find out about her, Jo x

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2006-05-14 13:30 roz

There have been quite a lot of longtimers that have been found and reunited lately. Don't ever give up hope - we're all thinking of you and Willow and longing to see her back with you very soon Rxxx

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2006-05-12 21:30 Candy

There will always be hope Ali, still hoping that Willow is back with you soon. Dolly 6.2.05

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2006-05-12 21:23 ali ostroumoff

thanks everyone. I very much doubt her return now. I am resigned to the fact that i have lost her. I just hope she is happy somewhere. Keep up the good work for everyone. xxx

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2006-05-12 11:36 PrincessJo5

Thinking of you Willow, Jo x

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2006-05-12 10:59 odjtocalow

DITTO X X X

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2006-05-06 07:19 Rosshound

Ali, still thinking of you and Willow. Love, Sue

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2006-05-01 15:17 TracyB

Sorry to see Willow still in red- far too many at the moment. Some one must know where she is. I can understand your sadness Ali, people haven't forgotton about her or the other 'longtimers' that unbelievbly keep cropping up. She'll turn up soon.x

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2006-04-29 21:04 Candy

She is microchipped and so distinctive, there is always hope. Dolly 6.2.05

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2006-04-29 16:03 odjtocalow

Hers hoping that willow is found very soon. still praying for you x jo x

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2006-04-25 20:34 roz

I can understand why you don't come on the site very much I think I would feel similarly but don't lose hope. I'm sure you'll find her. Come home Willow. Rxxx

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2006-04-23 20:32 PrincessJo5

Thinking of sweet Willow, Jo x

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2006-04-20 19:16 ali ostroumoff

Thanks for your continuing kind thoughts and support. I dont come on to this site much at the moment as i'm feeling a bit flat about it all, but I know you are all still out there doing all your hard work and I and everyone else is Thanking you for it. Ali and my beloved Willow. xxx

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2006-04-17 22:37 roz

Thinking of you Ali - come home Willow XXX

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2006-04-16 19:52 odjtocalow

in my thoughts and hoping you hear something very soon x x x

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2006-04-16 19:52 odjtocalow

in my thoughts and hoping you hear something very soon x x x

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2006-04-16 19:52 odjtocalow

in my thoughts and hoping you hear something very soon x x x

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2006-04-12 20:28 PrincessJo5

Thinking of Willow, Jo x

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2006-04-12 09:24 tori

Come home soon Willow, keep checking to see if there is any news about herxxxxx

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2006-04-09 22:15 roz

Hope your coping Ali - Willow MUST be out there somewhere I do hope you hear news very soon. Rxxx

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2006-04-07 23:43 UNKNOWN

Thinking of you Ali and continuing to keep a look out.

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2006-04-05 21:52 Luci's Owner

Always thinking of you Ali & Willow. x

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2006-04-05 13:21 roz

Yes we're all still thinking of you. Keep strong. Come home Willow X

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2006-04-04 21:10 Jules

Still looking and checking and hoping to see Willow's been found.Stay strong Ali we're all still here with you.Jx

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2006-04-03 13:25 roz

Come home very soon Willow X

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2006-03-31 21:39 odjtocalow

Try newspaper and radio again to keep willow at the forefront of peoples minds. Still watching and waiting for some good news soon. x

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2006-03-31 17:55 roz

Come home Willow - always thinking of you Ali - I do hope to hear good news very soon xxx

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2006-03-29 11:14 tori

Still thinking about Willow and hope that there is some positive news about her very soonxxxx

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2006-03-28 15:40 PrincessJo5

Time to come home Willow, Jo x

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2006-03-27 22:14 ali ostroumoff

Another newspaper one?

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2006-03-25 23:32 Unknown

Ali, I think it's time for a follow-up story to ensure that everyone knows that Willow is still missing. Make the story the one about how much you have done to get Willow back and don't forget the family angle. PM me if you need any advice.

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2006-03-25 20:29 PrincessJo5

Willow is in my thoughts, come home sweetie, Jo x

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2006-03-24 19:29 roz

Same here - willing her to come back very soon XXX

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2006-03-23 18:00 odjtocalow

still thinking of you x

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2006-03-21 13:13 ali ostroumoff

thankyou... x

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2006-03-20 22:56 whippet

Ali found another breeder sent details by pm

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2006-03-20 22:49 odjtocalow

Have emailed willows poster to a few vets, finding it difficult to locate vet websites. Still thinking of you and willow, fingers crossed for some good news very soon. jo x

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2006-03-19 18:37 ali ostroumoff

no sightings... no news... no willow...

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2006-03-19 11:58 roz

Have you had any sightings at all Ali? I assume you haven't - really longing to hear that Willow is back with you very soon. Thinking of you Rxxx

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2006-03-18 11:18 odjtocalow

Thank you Ali, not been online for a while just read your message, feeling better but still runny so will try your remedie. I do hope that Willow is found very soon, I will be back on line every day as feeling much better although cold still here not feeling so rough now. Still thinking of you Jo x

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2006-03-18 09:46 herbie

Still checking and thinking of Willow, hope you have some news soon. xx

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2006-03-14 13:05 roz

Sorry you haven't had any news. Still thinking and praying for Willow to return to you safely ASAP! XXX

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2006-03-13 20:27 PrincessJo5

Come home safely Willow, Jo x

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2006-03-13 20:25 Unknown

I've changed the poster, but if there's something specific you'd like on it just PM me.

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2006-03-13 18:49 whippet

Lisa all the people on that site visit here so they will already be aware and this is a sighthound not a terrier.

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2006-03-13 15:10 seeka

What a pretty girl, I hope you have some good news very soon. Why not add her details to www.alfieslostterriers.com, everyone involved is very nice & helpful & it's another avenue to raise her profile, someone might just have heard something. Good Luck Lisa

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2006-03-13 13:34 ali ostroumoff

poor you Jo - the doctor told my Mother to drink Lucozade Sport when she was very ill and she said it was absolutely amazing. I dont know if willow was really spotted here - strange ... have sent you a pm Nik. Thanks Whippet for the help at Crufts. xxx

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2006-03-13 10:58 odjtocalow

Hope to hear some good news soon. Still been very ill, both toddler and I poorly with cough and cold, very depleting for us both. still thinking of you although very difficult at moment to get to PC for toddlers needs. will keep in touch as much as possible. Come on Willow Show yourself sweetie x Jo x

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2006-03-12 23:21 Unknown

Was Willow actually spotted in Wincanton, or should we change the poster ?

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2006-03-11 21:39 roz

Hopefully the extra publicity will work quickly. She still hasn't been gone that long in Dog Lost terms but I understand how difficult it must be. Keep strong I still feel she will be back X

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2006-03-11 21:32 whippet

Ali we put a poster of the missing whippets on the Discover Dogs stand and one at the Whippet Rescue stall, so lots of people will have seen it.

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2006-03-09 20:53 ali ostroumoff

I think its difficult for anyone to know what to say anymore - we just have to hope one day that there is some very happy news. Thank you all for still thinking of Willow. Its been a long time now. Like she never existed. I just hope and prey she is well, happy and being loved. I hate to think of her missing us all. As long as she is happy somewhere then I can find a sense of peace...

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2006-03-09 20:39 roz

It would really make me ecstatic to see both of these dogs back where they belong. You are both still very much in my thoughts. I do hope there's good news very soon Rxxx

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2006-03-09 09:18 ali ostroumoff

And you too Sam - hope Luci comes home soon. x

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2006-03-08 20:15 Luci's Owner

Hi Ali, still thinking of Willow. Hoping so much that she will be in the blue very soon. x

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2006-03-08 15:14 ali ostroumoff

I'm not going to Crufts but Whippet is. Sorry to hear you have been ill. Hope you feel better soon and thanks for your kind thoughts and help Jo. x

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2006-03-08 08:19 odjtocalow

A vet was on 'this morning' yesterday who is going to crufts, look out for him and show him 'dollys directive. Sorry have been away became poorly and slept all day, will email willows poster some more after walking the dog, hope to see willow in the blue very soon. x Jo

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2006-03-07 08:25 tori

Still thinking about Willow and hope for good news in this thread very soonxxxx

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2006-03-06 19:37 whippet

Yes Ali we are. Have sent you a pm.

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2006-03-06 19:04 ali ostroumoff

Is anyone going to Crufts this weekend?

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2006-03-05 20:55 odjtocalow

Sad to see willow still in the red. Visitors gone home now so will be back on my mission! jo

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2006-03-05 09:57 roz

Hope you're coping Ali - still thinking of you and Willow - I pray she's in the blue soon. Rxxx

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2006-03-04 09:56 emma_pen

Still checking up every day...so far from me but so close to my heart. Every day it breaks my heart to see her still in the red. Good luck, and please don't give up.

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2006-03-03 23:36 PrincessJo5

Come home safely Willow, Jo x

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2006-03-03 20:48 UNKNOWN

Ali, your reply hasn't arrived for some reason.

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2006-03-03 17:47 odjtocalow

Still thinking of you, I have unexpected visitors and have been cleaning frantically, first chance I got to add post today, got a glance yesterday. Still keeping Willow in my thoughts and have not forgot you. Jo x

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2006-03-03 16:57 ali ostroumoff

Thanks Owl - have replied to your pm.

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2006-03-03 00:32 UNKNOWN

Ali, I just sent you a PM but it vanished so I don't know if it got sent properly or not. If you haven't just got one from me please let me know and I will send another one.

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2006-03-02 22:11 ali ostroumoff

I have been contacted today by someone suggesting another, but it was through seeing one of Willow's posters, not on this site as such.

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2006-03-02 20:14 UNKNOWN

Doglost would like to remind everyone that this is a free site and we do not allow it to be used to promote any services for which a fee is charged. This includes fee-paying sites and also any person who asks for money to help find your dog. Please will anyone who is contacted by someone promoting a paid service notify the Doglost office. This is a general notice which we are putting on all threads.

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2006-03-01 18:11 roz

Don't give up Ali she IS out there somewhere and you WILL find her. Thinking of you and Willow as always Rxxx

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2006-03-01 13:04 whippet

Ali I have been surfing the net and found some more local sites to put messages on. Have sent you PM

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2006-03-01 11:19 ali ostroumoff

Thankyou so much Jo - you are so sweet... I cant believe I dont even know any of you... I feel so supported and am eternally greatful. THANKYOU. XXXXXXXXXX

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2006-03-01 10:37 odjtocalow

I have made it my mission to help find Willow, emailed willows poster to whippet clubs, racing, breeding anything to do with Whippets in the south west. I will start emailing vets and more kennels later, we will find her Ali. I won't give up till We do. Jo x

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2006-03-01 09:52 tori

Perhaps you could take a little comfort from the fact that dogs have been reunited with their family after being away longer than Willow has. It's is horrible when a member of your family is missing and I hope that Willow will be in the blue soonxxxxxxxxxx

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2006-03-01 08:47 Rosshound

Morning Ali. Thinking of Willow today, as every day. If you need a boost, just look at the number of "views" on Willow's site - I know that there are a lot of us that check at least once a day, but she is so at the forefront of so many people's minds. SueXX

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2006-02-28 23:49 odjtocalow

Ali their right you know, I am new to this and am finding it hard to see Willow still in the red, but with people here still giving you hope that she could pop up soon, there is always hope. It must seem like there is no hope, without doglost there would be less hope than what there is now, so many people know about Willow, she is out there somewhere, we must keep the faith that she will appear somewhere. Good luck Ali, We are here to keep Willow at the forefront of our minds. Jo x

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2006-02-28 22:52 UNKNOWN

Ali, this is true, we don't give up. All of us have low days when we feel we have given up hope but that is the point of Doglost - there are always people there NOT giving up even on the days when you do!

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2006-02-28 22:00 whippet

Ali I know you must be feeling like there is no hope but as long as Willow is on this site then we do not give up. If someone has Willow then eventually they will think it is safe to go out with her but what they will not know is that there are so many eyes looking for her. New missing dogs are constantly being added to the site but we never forget those who have been here for sometime. We will not give up on her.

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2006-02-28 19:05 odjtocalow

Lost for words! I really hope and pray to see Willow in the Blue! x xJox x

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2006-02-28 18:30 ali ostroumoff

Maybe her imagination was running away with her.... seems strange that she thinks she's seen willow on 2 occasions where as everyone else I have approached hasnt seen her at all.... didnt go there for a walk today. Difficult with my baby - and very cold. But there are posters everywhere so lots of people on the look out. I'll be honest with you..... not much hope anymore.

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2006-02-28 15:26 roz

I don't know why she would make it up or how she could have been mistaken? I suppose stranger things have happened but I think it's best to keep going just incase - I know it must be very draining - wish I was nearer to help but keep going and you'll find her soon I'm sure Rxxx

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2006-02-27 20:57 odjtocalow

Still thinking about Willow and hoping that she is home soon x

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2006-02-27 18:09 ali ostroumoff

Thanks for all the concern over Ada! She is Thankfully fine - but it was a long and hard ( wooden ) fall. My son did it too when he was little - Like you say, I guess they are amazingly rubber! Been for a daily walk where Willow was supposed to have been sighted but no luck. Spoken to various walkers too and no one has seen her. I'm not sure about it at all.... Why has no one else ever seen her, but this one woman claims she's seen her twice. I dont think she'd try to confuse me - but I've become such a cynic through all this.... Anyway, there are posters up everywhere and people on the look out, so if she is around that area hopefully she'll be found. Ali x

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2006-02-27 16:44 tori

Still hoping to see Willow in the blue and thinking about her familyxxx

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2006-02-27 11:08 Luci's Owner

Hope your little one is okay Ali, how terribly traumatic for you. I was sitting next to my young neice once who fell off the sofa and hit her head on the laminate floor. I was more traumatised than her mother! I only glanced away for a second. Luckily after a short cry (mostly because of the shock) she was completely fine & playing as usual. They are so tough. Really hope your baby is okay. And really hope this new lead brings you closer to finding precious Willow. x

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2006-02-27 09:13 toledo

Glad to hear that your baby is ok. They seem to be made of rubber at that age and bounce instead of break (Thank goodness). Thinking of you on your quest to find Willow. I just wish we were all closer to you so we could help you beat the bushes for this lovely whippet.

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2006-02-26 22:46 Eve

Hope your baby is OK - sure the whole thing was worse for you than baby! Presumably from all the postering you're doing everyone must know about Willow. If I had her and didn't intend letting the owner have her back the first thing I'd do is change her name! I know you think she's genuine, but this sighting couldn't be someone trying to throw you off the scent could it? Keep with it - thinking of you from a distance.

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2006-02-26 20:55 odjtocalow

I watched my almost two year old being pushed down the stairs by another two year old I never shouted so loud or ran so fast, luckily my little boy stopped at the secound stair head first. I was in shear panick and could see in my mind that he was heading for the bottom. I can imagine what you must of felt like watching the whole fall to the bottom and I feel for you. Luckily babies are very robust and quite often it is the parents that feel the most traumatized. I hope your little one is ok now and not bruised too much. Jo x Lets hope we hear some news of willow very soon. x

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2006-02-26 20:34 roz

I do hope your baby is ok - what a traumatic thing for you as if you needed anything else. Good luck with the search - come on Willow! Rxxx

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2006-02-26 20:25 ali ostroumoff

No, I've never been to that area before. Not a stupid quetion though - I was calling today but no luck.

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2006-02-26 18:15 PrincessJo5

Ali, this might sound stupid but as no one else has mentioned it I thought I would, the lady who thinks she has seen Willow and heard someone calling her name, that person couldn't of been you could it? Have you been out to them fields and around that area calling her name? Just thought I would mention it just in case it was you. I understand that you would probably remember if you had done that but I hope you don't mind me mentioning it just incase. Jo x

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2006-02-26 18:07 DogLostSherlock Bones Police Liaison Co-ordinator

Ali, glad you're following this one up, it's definitely worth ruling out if nothing else. I do hope your baby is ok - if it helps when i was a child i fell down the stairs twice with no ill effect (ok stitches in a lip once and a mad obsession with dogs... though not sure the latter is genuinely attributable to a flight down the stairwell!!!) Keep us updated on progress. Dee xx

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2006-02-26 16:31 ali ostroumoff

Been for another walk around the field with Maple and put posters up. Also walked down the road and posted them through all the doors to the houses leading onto the field. I spoke to a woman who said there is a lady who has a brown whippet and has just got a dark blackish one about 2 weeks ago and she walks in this area. But she said they have not taken it off the lead yet as she used to race so it cant be the same dog as the lady saw because the one she thinks is willow was running around on its own and she didnt see the 'owners'. I think I will just try to go on daily walks from here on and spread the word as much as possible. Like you say, I need to eliminate the dog if it is not Willow or my search will continue to be in vain. I've had a bit of a bad weekend actually. Yesterday my baby fell all the way down the stairs - Thank God she is not hurt, but it was awful to witness. We have the most awful staircase here, and even with a stairgate at the top and bottom it only took 5 seconds of not looking... horrid. Anyway, yet again Thank you for all your suggestions. Like Jo said, I would not know the best way forward without all your advice. I am eternally greatful, even if Willow does not come home. You have all kept me sane. TRHANKYOU. x

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2006-02-26 15:41 odjtocalow

MMM Not sure that I know best I was only in this position 9 days and cannot imagine what it feels like to still not hear any news after 5-6 weeks, must be devastating to say the least. All I can give is ideas from afar. Ali would be the one that knows the best way to handle this from any leads that she gets but I am sure many of the ideas given to her are some that she may not of thought of and that is the magic of this web site. So many people can give advice and so we have even more ways of publicity in helping us return our babies to us. Without everyone here giving support to the owners of lost doggies, we would be alone not knowing what to do! Jo x

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2006-02-26 15:11 roz

I agree with Owl - that seems quite likely that the people were calling her name because they knew it from the poster and were trying to catch her. I've done that around here looking for Poppy the Border Collie missing from CM5 - obviously you expect a dog to respond to its name. She may have been taken and then abandoned and that is why this couple have seen her recently? Just a possibility but I do think posters are the way forward and follow all Jo's advice - she knows best as she's been in your position recently but then agian I'm sure you're doing everything you can to get Willow back. Keep going. Longing to see her safely in the blue Rxxx

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2006-02-26 14:34 odjtocalow

A man came up to me yesterday and said that he saw kidneys story in the paper and it brought him to tears, our local newspaper had wrote a lovely piece about how Kidney was found. You could ask your local paper to write a piece about Willow that there has been a possible sighting and that you would like anyone that may have seen her to give you a call. You need to know for sure if this is Willow, if it is; someone else must have seen her and even been calling her. Good luck Ali, I only wish I lived closer to give you a hand. x Jo

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2006-02-26 13:25 ali ostroumoff

Just spoken to Jayne and she says I should definately poster the area so am going up later to do so. I really hope this comes to something. Thanks for all your advice. x

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2006-02-26 12:58 UNKNOWN

The other possibility is that it is Willow running loose and the unseen people who called her knew who she was from the poster and were trying to catch her but failed. In that case though one would expect them to have called you with a sighting, but who knows what goes through people's minds.

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2006-02-26 12:45 ali ostroumoff

Went for a walk there this morning but no sign of her. I spoke to a nice man with two lurchers who knew of Willow from the posters but had not ever seen her there. The lady who says she saw her always walks in the afternoon around 3pm. I asked her if it was definately a whippet and she said ' yes, I know the difference between a greyhound and a whippet' but the thing she kept going on about was her name - her collie is called Sage and she said if she ever got another one she'd call it Fern - she likes plants obviously, and so when she heard the name Willow being called she said it struck her. But she didnt exactly go on about the direct likeness of the photo's I showed her. She seems positive that it was a blue - her collie is a blue which she says it rare, and so she says she noticed that this dog was ' blue' and that she heard ' WILLOW'..... I dont think she's not a genuine person - she says she's not interested in the reward, but I'm just not sure about the whole thing. I will go again later if I can. Trouble is that I cant take the buggy - too bumpy and muddy and fences to climb. And there are fields for miles - she could have gone anywhere.

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2006-02-26 11:58 odjtocalow

Boy this one has been bugging me, Stay strong Ali! it is very difficult to know the best way to go about this. You might find that whoever has willow if atal may not know that you are looking for her and the lady that saw a whippet did infact make 3 with the name etc. I know that many names can sound similier when called at a distance. Could you knock on doors with a poster to hand, it would be very difficult to hide a dog like Willow and neighbours may have seen her. And if you happen to knock on the door that has willow surely you would recognise her bark and question them or call the police. Why not ring the Police for advice on this one, they may have some good sugestions for you. I know that there seems to be many suggestions here but I am finding it very difficult to know the best way around this one, so lord knows how you are feeling, you could try asking the local dog warden with your concerns and see if he/she could drive around the area. Here is praying that you get some good news very soon. Jo x

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2006-02-26 10:49 DogLostSherlock Bones Police Liaison Co-ordinator

Ali, what about posters without willow's name? Also the scenting is a good idea... if it is willow it will confuse her senses - she'll be able to smell you and will hang around - that'll make it difficult for the person calling her to recall her and you never know it might just be long enough for you to appear round the corner. I would doubt that she'd be sold on again, if someone is brazen enough to have her and know who she is then they'll want to hang onto her - which is fine, you can get them for theft by finding if they won't admit to nicking her... and handling stolen goods, the list goes on... and of course worst case scenario is to offer them money for her return. I think it's important that you keep willows face in front of people so that more sightings come in. Can you check with local vets that no-one has tried to register a dog of that name with them? Also ring the microchip company again - make sure they've not had a phone call with anyone trying to identify the chip if she's been scanned anywhere - you can imagine the scenario, going to a vet, saying i've found this dog, but i'll look after her till she's ID'd... vet calls chip co, chip co say oh yes, that's willow she's missing.. bingo you have a name. Long shot but worth a try.

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2006-02-25 22:28 odjtocalow

Completely understand your concern, try scenting the area where the whippet has been spotted, even taking your other dog out with you as she will naturally scent the area. Did willow ever come to you by you whistling as I know that Kidney used to hear my whistle from miles away. If so go out and whistle rather than calling her name. just thinking as I type here. Local schools are a good idea, I emailed our local school and they mentioned Kidney in assembly, I was trying to track down the lads friend that said he saw Kidney. Are there any houses near the fields where the whippet was spotted, try and get a look at them, it seems strange that this whippet was out alone, if someone has her they must live close by. Would Maple pick up willows scent? I pray that you and Willow are together very soon. All the best Ali. Jo x

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2006-02-25 22:05 whippet

Ali keep looking, personally I would not poster for awhile but keep going where the lady says she saw a blue whippet. Did she tell you any approx times. What you really need is a few helpers who could go at different times but we don't seem to have many active searchers in the area. I have pm'd you with a suggestion.

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2006-02-25 21:59 roz

She wasn't tagged was she? It's strange they know her name unless as you say they are aware that she's missing and have seen the posters. All very odd. Unless the couple saw the whippet, then saw the poster and put 2 and 2 together and made 3 if you see what I mean. Even so I presume any blue whippet in your area is odd anyway - It's not like seeing black labs everywhere they're quite a rarity aren't they? Sorry just thinking as I'm writing - good luck with it anyway. Rx

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2006-02-25 21:52 roz

I can sympathise with what you're saying. I think you just need to keep going to the place in case you do see her. Even if it's not her you need to rule it out. Don't forget that this couple didn't know anything about her until they saw the poster so they're bound to be slightly vague. Keep positive - really hope you see her and she's back with you ASAP! Rxxx

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2006-02-25 21:32 ali ostroumoff

I do agree with you Jo, but I'm scared that if it is her I will frighten these people off and they will sell her on or do something similar. I am going to lie low for a few days and hope the lady I saw see's her again or even better I see her whilst I am walking. I am going to go in the morning and the afternoon.... I feel like I'm on a wild goose chase as I dont even know if its really her.

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2006-02-25 21:07 odjtocalow

Ali if someone has willow then making her too hot to handle is the best thing to do, I know that you must be worried as they know her name, but they cannot stay indoors with her so putting up posters around the area will let the public know about her and if they see her question the people she is with or try to catch her if she is alone. Please get Willow hot hot hot, try the radio and papers again. If this is Willow, we need to get her back home where she belongs! Jo x

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2006-02-25 20:42 ali ostroumoff

Met lady today and went for a walk with her in the fields she had seen 'willow'. She said she saw a blue whippet a couple of weeks ago which came and played with her collie and then she heard 'Willow' being called. And then the dog ran off. She didnt see the people and took no real notice of the dogs markings because at the time she didnt know about my willow. She said she saw it again last week and this time the dog appeared from 'nowhere' and ran around and then went back to 'nowhere'. It wasnt being obviously walked by anyone. There are so many fields around this area that it is hard to know where to start. And something in me is cynical.... but she is sure it was a blue whippet and she heard her name.... I will have to go there daily and take walks and hope I see this dog. She will continue to look out too and so will her husband. But I feel that I cant put up posters because if it is really Willow then the people that have her MUST know that they shouldnt because they know her name.... a mystery.....

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2006-02-25 16:58 roz

OMG I do hope this leads to good news and that she's safely in the blue ASAP! It would make my year! Everything crossed for you Ali Rxxx

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2006-02-25 10:55 odjtocalow

Thinking of you today. Good luck!

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2006-02-25 08:31 toledo

Hoping and praying that this is a good lead and that you will have Willow with you this weekend.

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2006-02-25 08:21 B30

Hope today is a lucky day for you and Willow. Sue

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2006-02-25 07:18 Rosshound

Everything crossed for you Ali - think BLUE BLUE BLUE!!! SueXX

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2006-02-25 00:57 whippet

Ali you know that Toledo and I are with you all the way. We hope that this lead is a good one.

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2006-02-25 00:07 PrincessJo5

I wish you all the luck in the world, I do hope this leads you to your Willow, Jo x

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2006-02-24 22:15 odjtocalow

Good luck Ali, I do hope this is good news for you! I will be thinking of you and praying that you and Willow are to be reunited! Jo x

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2006-02-24 21:07 Candy

Good luck tomorrow, hoping and praying it's Willow. Dolly 6.2.05

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2006-02-24 21:04 UNKNOWN

Good luck for tomorrow, Ali. If it is indeed Willow and they know her name, they must have seen the posters and know who she is, or have been sold her by someone who knows who she is. Very curious.

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2006-02-24 20:57 Eve

Good luck tomorrow Ali - everything crossed for you. I'm miles away (North Bucks) but the other day I walked past a blue whippet 3 times to make sure it wasn't Willow!

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2006-02-24 20:31 herbie

Fingers crossed for tomorrow, keep strong xx

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2006-02-24 19:33 ali ostroumoff

Just had a call from a lady who says she's seen willow twice and heard her name being called. Am meeting her tomorrow so will let you know how i get on.

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2006-02-24 19:04 roz

Hope both Willow and Luci are back safely very soon. I agree how terribly insensitive of Happy Landings. Rxxx

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2006-02-24 11:19 ali ostroumoff

Yet again, Thank you all. Jo - you are so sweet to try so hard for Willow. Thanks for trying Happy Landings - amazing how tactless some establishments are. Thinking of you too Sam, and longing to get our girls together for a chase soon. xxx

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2006-02-23 21:49 Luci's Owner

Hey Ali, hope you're okay. Thinking of you and Willow as so many of us are. Really hope the new lot of posters that went out bring you some info. You have so many people searching for your beautiful girl, you still have a good chance of finding her and I truly hope that you do. And I agree the world is a better place because of all the wonderful people here on Doglost! I have been amazed at the support I've had since losing Luci. Come on whippets it's time for you to come home x x

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2006-02-23 20:57 odjtocalow

Happy Landings returned my email of willows poster, asking me not to send them links as it blocks their line and they do not open links from sources they do not know. I wrote an email back saying that luckily I am not the owner to this lost dog and so did not get too hurt by their remarks. I have asked them to check the doglost site to be sure that they do not have any lost dogs in their area in their kennels. Their email really got my back up, I would have been really hurt by it if I was sending a poster of Kidney when she was lost. I have also mentioned to them that Willow is micro chipped and that alot of dogs on dog lost have been stolen and that we could do with their help! I have asked them to let me know on how I can get a pic of willow to them. I will ask again in a couple of days if I get no reply. Jo x

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2006-02-23 20:37 ali ostroumoff

Thankyou so much Whippet. I cant express how much you have all helped me. The thing is.... you dont actually have a choice whether to 'keep going' or not because unless you find an answer to where they are you will ALWAYS wonder. I will never stop thinking about what has happened to Willow. It amazes me that you all think of her still too, and the world is a better place because of you all. xxx

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2006-02-23 18:03 roz

Some puppies found today - missing since October. Hope it gives all of you with missing dogs more hope. Jo - glad you have a new friend! I hope she brings you as much joy as Kidney did. Come home Willow! Rx

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2006-02-23 14:23 whippet

Ali as you see below the posters have finally been emailed to all those postcodes you sent me, do hope all these people will go out and poster, poster,poster for you.

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2006-02-23 13:50 Website Security

More posters emailed out to nearby areas.

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2006-02-23 12:55 Jules

Still checking Willow's Page and hoping so much.Really feel for you and am humbled by your determination.Like Meg's Mum Jo said I don't think I could have gone this long either.Come home Willow please ! Jx

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2006-02-23 11:38 ali ostroumoff

Thankyou Jo - you have been truly great. x

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2006-02-23 10:37 odjtocalow

have emailed willows poster to happy landings and heavens gate! x

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2006-02-23 10:08 odjtocalow

Don't worry Meg is on a tight leash and she asks to be picked up when dogs come to her or she snaps at them! I do hope you get some news very soon, I cannot imagine what you must be going through. It still hurts thinking about Kidney but at least I know where she is, I do not think I could have gone this long. Stay strong Ali, Willow is out there somewhere. Jo X

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2006-02-23 00:05 PrincessJo5

Still thinking of Willow, hope she is back home with you real soon, Jo x

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2006-02-22 19:57 cacker

Ali. You sent me a PM back in January. I am so stupid I didn't know about PM's and have just found it. I had three, one was from Candy which I've deleted trying to open it. Sorry Candy. I have sent a PM back. Of course I will do what you asked me to do and will be in touch.

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2006-02-22 17:55 ali ostroumoff

Thanks Roz, I hope I get some news soon too... been a while now. So sorry to hear about Gert - but as you said, at least you know and can set her free from worry now. Happy you have Daisy by your side - as I too have Maple. xxx

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2006-02-22 13:28 roz

I totally agreed with your words about Bramble today - that was so tragic but I agree it's easier to have closure. My Beagle went missing almost 6 years ago with her sister. Daisy returned within half an hour but Gert never came back - we discovered her body 2 days later on the railway line. It was hell for those 2 days and it still haunts me to this day but I still have Daisy and at least I had some kind of closure. I pray that whatever happens in your case that you have some answers. I hope this doesn't sound negative and I still have a strong feeling that you will find her safe and well very soon. Come home Willow! Rxxx

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2006-02-22 12:34 ali ostroumoff

Thanks to you all - its amazing what support you get from people you dont even know. Careful with Meg being in season Jo... you might end up with an awful lot of little pups!! I hope she is settling in well and you are enjoying her company. Thank you Roz for your daily support. Ali x

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2006-02-22 10:56 emma_pen

We still have our paws crossed for little Willow, praying she is safe & well. Don't despair - Willow is cross posted everywhere I go and there a LOT of people on this one.

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2006-02-21 23:29 odjtocalow

Oh I do hope you are able to track willow down! Meg is in season and a collie dog followed us home, I rang the number on his tagged but there was no answer, I knew the dog and knew the lady that walked him so took him there. I am afraid that unless you are a dog owner people do not think to grab the dog and work a little to find it's owner. I suppose people are too busy these days for neighbourly deeds. See if you can get the gardener to remember dates, take a diary with the poster, even if he only remembers the week at least you have a starting point. I pray that it was Willow he saw. All the best Ali. Jo

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2006-02-21 22:30 roz

I should show him the picture anyway just to clarify whether it was her. I'm longing to hear she's safely in the blue Rxxx

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2006-02-21 14:19 ali ostroumoff

Just found out that it was the same man that I spoke to a week or so ago that had seen a whippet type dog - he said it looked bigger to him than a pedigree whippet and more of a lurcher cross. So unless he doesnt know what they are supposed to look like it sounds like it wasnt her. I think I will take him a photo of Willow to see if it jogs his memory. It was definately the day she went missing so a long time ago now if it was her.

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2006-02-21 13:33 roz

No but it is likely Ali. Keep postering - I'm really praying she's back soon Rxxx

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2006-02-21 12:36 ali ostroumoff

Yes, its good that someone might have seen her, but I think it was probably the day she went missing which was over 4 weeks ago now. I'm sure she's moved on from there, but I drove into the village yesterday to see that my posters had been taken down. Probably due to the rain, although I will stick more up and find the gardeners number. I dont know that it was definately Willow.

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2006-02-20 15:46 UNKNOWN

At least you have something definite to check out now. If it was Willow the gardener saw, that ties in with the possibility we have discussed that Willow in the first instance picked up the scent of something interesting, took off after it and simply got lost. Get re-postering, it's quite common for sightings to come in late which is a lot better than never. Will check in later to find out if you have managed to talk to the gardener.

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2006-02-20 14:13 roz

How bizarre that they didn't tell you - honestly I don't think people have a clue about how awful this situation is sometimes. I suppose it's good that she was seen - I can't believe the pet shop has taken the poster down - maybe you should just ask them to put another one up as there has been a sighting? Come Home Now Willow! Rxxx

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2006-02-20 11:24 ali ostroumoff

Am so happy to hear you have Meg with you at home Jo, I do hope she is settling in well. My vet would scan if a stray dog was brought in, or if someone found one, etc.... but they wouldnt do it to a dog that was brought in with a new owner or if an existing client brought in a new dog. They would purely do it for strays. I would love some more postering to go on... All Willows posters around here are wet now and have been ruined in the rain. I put them in plastic folders but it has been so wet lately. I noticed that they have taken it down from the pet shop too. So sad. Someone casually told me that their gardener had seen Willow about 3 weeks ago and had told her to ' go home'. I couldnt believe it - why didnt she ring me and tell me that there had been a sighting? I think it was the day she went missing though - so I will poster the village where she was sighted and try and contact the gardener to see if it really does sound like Willow. Thanks for all your support. Ali x

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2006-02-20 10:38 odjtocalow

SHOW YOURSELF WILLOW!

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2006-02-20 10:35 odjtocalow

If any one moves vets then please let your vet know why you are leaving them, then at least the vets that do not scan will soon get the message!

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2006-02-20 10:25 odjtocalow

Have not read all posts as was very annoyed to read about Alis vet. I have just got a new dog and after reading Ali's post got right on the phone to my Vet about chipping my dog. The receptionist was very good and explained to me that if a dog is found that the dog will be scanned by our vet, dog warden or pound and the number will come up and that we can then log onto a national database to find outwho the dog belongs to. Why does that sound too easy? The only problem she said is that if the chip has moved or the number has been read wrong. She says that their vets scan, although I must admit when I moved to Lyme 6 years ago my vet did not scan Kidney to see if she was chipped or not. Tell me is it that easy, cause it should be!

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2006-02-19 22:53 roz

Yes I agree Whippet definitely time for more postering. Unfortunately I'm in Essex but I'm sure local helpers will offer? Rx

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2006-02-19 22:41 tori

I agree that vets should rountinely scan dogs for microchips. Very true that dogs have come home after more than one month, still hoping that Willow will be home where she belongs soonxxxxx

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2006-02-19 21:41 whippet

Ali what about that lady who is a vet and has whippets, would be interested to know what she does re scanning. Let us know, we will catch her at a show and try to persuade her if she says no. Do you have anyone down there who can help with postering as it is time for a blitz around a larger area. I am sure there must be some Doglost people around there perhaps we have to appeal to them for more help.

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2006-02-19 21:12 ali ostroumoff

Very good idea - I would move instantly.

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2006-02-19 21:08 Luci's Owner

Yes good idea Jayne. Sorry Ali that you're feeling down, how disappointing what your vet said about scanning. I know how frustrating and helpless you feel, but don't worry that it's been 4 weeks as Toledo said so many dogs have been reunited after much longer. Comfort yourself in knowing that there are so many people looking out for Willow, lets hope someone spots her soon. Thinking of you, good luck x

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2006-02-19 19:41 roz

yes that is a very good idea. Come home Willow! Rxxx

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2006-02-19 18:41 B30

What a good idea Jayne. Sue

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2006-02-19 17:07 Unknown

Vote with your feet! We are thinking about publicising the vets who do scan to encourage owners to take their business elsewhere!

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2006-02-19 15:27 roz

It's a difficult one - I think the main problem is persuading some pepole that this is a crime - even finding and keeping. I think a lot of Vets just look at the animal they have under their care and they don't consider the possibility that the dog is stolen or with the wrong person. It is harder with these cases than with straight forward animal cruelty because then the RSPCA have powers to act but because this crime effects the owners more in general although I realise there are cases of cruely attached in some instances - it is a grey area. I think the law needs updating. I really pray Willow is back safely soon. Ali we're all praying for you Rxxx

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2006-02-19 14:36 B30

Maybe vets should ask their customers what they would prefer. I fail to see how they could be offended in any way by routine scanning. They've only got to read this site to see that if their dog ever went missing it could reunite them. Sue

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2006-02-19 11:13 agnetha50

I have spoken to my vet about scanning and they dont- nor do they have any intention of doing- they dont want to upset clients and get a bad name- They are not even sure whether Josh could have already been in as a new client- They are not willing to help at all- despite the fact i have 9 animals (8 now Josh has gone) and spent an awful lot of money with them.On the other hand one not so far away scans as a matter of routine both existingdogs and new dogs- i am moving vets

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2006-02-19 10:12 UNKNOWN

Agreed - if a vet says, as mine does, that it is the policy of the practice to scan all dogs regardless of who the owners are, then no one should feel insulted. Mine scans known and chipped dogs anyway to see that the chip hasn't wandered.

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2006-02-18 20:22 Candy

Forgot to say, there are two types of people who would object to a vet doing this, 1) Fuddy Duddies who would object to anything that they thought insulted them but if their microchipped or tattooed dog went missing they would be screaming for everything that passed within a hundred yards of a vet to be scanned. 2) People with something to hide..... Does your vet not value your trust? or just the trust of people who don't want their dog checked over? If vets aren't prepared to make the system work they should not be providing a microchipping service. They are taking money under false pretences. Dolly 6.2.05

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2006-02-18 20:03 Candy

Ali, this is the excuse I have had time and time again. It took me eight and a half months to convince my vet to scan all new dogs to surgery but I don't think he is doing established clients (there are many dogs that have been missing years). Whippet there is a card the size of a credit card and paperwork that goes with microchips or at least with the chipping company I am with. The chipping companies need to pay for a system that can be put on vets computers that will show immediately if a dog is listed as missing or not. This technology is available but the chipping companies have not taken advantage of it, I presume because it will cost money to have the programme written (this is where 'duty of care' should come into force again). Ali it is heartwrenchingly frustrating I know but we should all be quietly persistent with our vets. It has been suggested we set up a list of vets in every area that routinely scans and people can make their own minds up which vet they take their babes to. It might get the message across, who knows. There are so many issues I want to tackle not just the routine checking for microchips and tattoos but will have to concentrate on this for now. I know it's hard Ali but keep strong, there are so many people that want willow and all the other dogs home.

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2006-02-18 19:30 Bugs

Try and stay positive Ali. I do understand that you are on an emotional rollercoaster but there is still so much hope that Willow will be home with you in the not so distant future. Wishing you all the luck in the world for some good news. Sue

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2006-02-18 17:53 the sheltie lady

Don't give up hope. I'm here in Wales looking out for Willow and I'm only one Doglost helper! There must be thousands of us all with our eyes peeled. How about trying a different physic ( one that could be recommended perhaps ?). I check your page each day and wish you all the best.

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2006-02-18 17:05 toledo

Ali we can all understand how you would think that Willow will not return, but please don't give up. Many dogs have been returned after being gone a lot longer. Willow is out there somewhere, we all need to work together to find her. Everyone is sending you strong vibes and prayers to do just that. If you have any thoughts how to physically help with your search, please don't hesitate to ask.

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2006-02-18 16:22 whippet

Ali, I can understand your frustration at what your vet said. I think this is a lame excuse he is making, the owner of a dog would surely know the microchip number. Do you not get any paperwork which proves the number and your name etc? A thief would not have this paperwork would they? Candy is the best person to answer this though.

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2006-02-18 15:43 ali ostroumoff

Thanks to all of you for your kind comments. Willow will have been gone 4 weeks tomorrow. I'm afraid that she isnt going to come home, and I'm almost sadly used to her not being here now. I took a petition from Dolly's Directive into my vets yesterday. I was really disappointed with their attitude to it. They said that scanning isnt enough - because all that comes up is a number and unless they then phone the chip company to check the dog is registered to the right owner, anyone could say ' yes, I had her scanned... thats my number...' The vet said he would not routinely scan all dogs at the moment because he said he wants his clients to trust him, etc.... I said surely any decent person would want to know if the dog they had was previously owned by someone else... Anyway, I left the petition there. But it gives me even less hope for Willow, because even if she was scanned they would not notify me unless the vet checked with the chip company that she was with the correct owner. I'm fed up of the whole thing and feel disappointed in the system.

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2006-02-18 14:30 tori

Still hoping that your beautiful Willow will be home with you very soonxx

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2006-02-18 13:53 herbie

Still thinking of the beautiful Willow, wishing she was home with you. Keep strong XX

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2006-02-18 10:52 emma_pen

Just to let you know, we are still hoping & praying for Willow here, and she has touched many many hearts. Please come home safe, Willow ((HUGS)) to you, Ali.

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2006-02-17 17:32 roz

I really hope you hear some good news this weekend and that she is back with you very soon Rx

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2006-02-17 16:08 odjtocalow

Show yourself Willow, your mum is worried about you and misses you dearly x x x

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2006-02-17 14:01 ali ostroumoff

me too.

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2006-02-16 21:41 Bugs

Still thinking of you & Willow. I'm sorry about the psychic's reading upsetting you. Hoping & praying that you get some good news about Willow very soon. Sue

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2006-02-16 17:26 ali ostroumoff

another day..... no news....

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2006-02-16 10:57 roz

Keep strong Ali I'm sure she'll be back very soon Rxxx

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2006-02-16 10:44 tori

Come home soon Willow where you belong and stay safexxx

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2006-02-15 20:38 Candy

come home soon Willow. Dolly 6.2.05

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2006-02-15 19:21 ali ostroumoff

Thank you so much. x

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2006-02-15 17:09 whippet

OK Ali poster is in mail just incase we do not see her at the weekend.

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2006-02-15 14:31 ali ostroumoff

thanks everyone. I'd really appreciate it if you could send a poster to Whippet Rescue. x

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2006-02-15 11:39 whippet

Ali those were my thoughts too that any whippet would outrun a fox, so think this is something you can dismiss. I have just posted some messages on a few village sites further afield, hopefully someone knows someone who has Willow.

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2006-02-15 00:27 PrincessJo5

Don't worry about a fox, I'm sure Willow would be faster and bigger than a fox. I hope one day real soon you are reunited with her once again. Jo x

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2006-02-14 23:21 odjtocalow

Hi Ali, phew it has been hard for you whilst I was away! sorry to hear the psychic gave you negativity. I popped yours and Candy's posters in the Chard services, podimore services on the A303 and outside the Bath and West A37 entrance. Sorry but missed happy Landings as travelled after 4pm. If any one knows the address I will post one to them. I have visitors at the moment and will try to get on doglost as much as I can. I am so sorry that you have no news yet. What about posting posters through letterboxes around your area. Did you get any further on that man you thought was dodgy! Still hoping that you get some good news very soon. Jo (kidneys mum)

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2006-02-14 19:46 whippet

Ali if you have not had time to ring that number I gave you for Whippet Rescue, just let us know and we will give Mrs Jones a poster of Willow. We often see her at shows but in anycase she only lives just up the M1 from us and we will pop one in the post to her straight away. I would presume that any whippet that is scanned she would know but will check with her whether she has a scanner.

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2006-02-14 18:24 ali ostroumoff

Thanks to you all again. This week is half term and I have been rushing around with the children... have done nothing yesterday or today for willow... need to call whippet rescue and the other suggestions, but need time away from children to do it! Every time I try to speak on the phone one of them ends up crying or needing something and its very hard to hear the other person or concentrate! I feel exhausted actually and feel a bit like willow never existed - its just so weird and i cant help wondering whether she really is with someone or if she's simply had a horrid accident / been taken by a fox(?) / car / ..... I often imagine getting that amazing phone call and think of how I would feel. Maybe one day...

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2006-02-14 17:42 the sheltie lady

Have you informed the dog press ie Dog World and Our Dogs? Also, what about whippet rescue? I hope you hear positive news soon. Thinking of you. Good Luck.

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2006-02-14 14:02 roz

We'll all keep you going until you find her Ali. She's out there somewhere and I'm confident she'll be back home soon. Rxxx

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2006-02-13 22:25 whippet

Ali we have been out today and then got back to find our server down, very frustrating as we so wanted to check up on all the dogs. FInally got on now and disappointed to see there has been no progress. Keep going Willow is somewhere out there.

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2006-02-13 22:07 ali ostroumoff

Thanks Roz - you keep me going! x

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2006-02-13 19:54 roz

I agree there are a huge number of reds today but 4 belong to the same person - stolen from their garden in Kent - terrible. I think the increased number of reds is probably due to the increased publicity and maybe not due to an increase in dogs going missing although dog theft does seem to be on the increase. I know it's hard but so many have been reunited as well. Keep positive I long to see Willow in the safely in the blue Rxxx

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2006-02-13 17:31 ali ostroumoff

Amazing - I hope Willows story ends in a similar way. I cant believe how many dogs are lost today.... Willow now on page 4. I've been busy today and havent done a thing for Willow - apart from hope of course.

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2006-02-13 13:42 roz

A Beagle cross was found safely a couple of days ago - missing since 12th December and was living a few streets away. You'd be amazed how little people know about what to do if they find a dog. Sometimes it's not people being malicious-it's just pure ignorance. That's why the more publicity DogLost gets the better. I hope Willow is found safely soon - it's possible she's nearer that you think. I do hope so. Thinking of you Rx

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2006-02-12 23:09 ali ostroumoff

I'm sorry you didnt get much luck either Candy. Lets not take it too literally. Thinking of you and precious Dolly. x

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2006-02-12 21:25 Candy

Ali, I too had a reading back yesterday from the same psychic. It seems to contradict itself and cover many options ie - it could be a long time before HE comes back if at all, then further down it says - you may see HIM with someone in May or before. Don't take it to heart. I have always believed in the old ways but some people are not truly gifted. Dolly is a SHE yet was constantly described as a HE. Dolly 6.2.05

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2006-02-12 19:58 UNKNOWN

Yes Ali, people can and do regularly buy dogs on trust without asking their past history or any proof that the person selling the dog actually owns it. There are numerous cases of this described on our reunited page.

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2006-02-12 19:53 ali ostroumoff

I will call around the vets again tomorrow. Spoke to the psychic today as it was playing on my mind. She now says its not a 'beach'.. just a sandy, boggy area and no sea.... not sure if she was saying that because I was questioning her though. And anyway, where on earth would I start... she also mentioned a small stream and river with an old wooden bridge. Could be absolutely anywhere!!! She does seem to think I will get Willow back though and that the people who have been handed her have her in good faith. I cant understand how anyone would take in a dog in good faith without having any paperwork on it or information about its history... Surely people cant be that stupid and who ever has her MUST know that they shouldnt. Thats if someone does have her of course.... Its absolutely driving me crazy. I dream I see her nearly every night - I feel so much for all of you out there in the same position. Its so easy for me to tell others to stay strong and keep hope, etc... but I'm not good at it myself. I just cant believe she has gone. Its so weird.

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2006-02-12 13:43 Luci's Owner

Hi Ali, I'm sorry that the reading has upset you. I was thinking about doing it for Luci, but as a sceptic anyway I think now that I won't put myself through that. As everyone has said I'm sure Willow is curled up somewhere warm in someones house, just as I suspect Luci is right now. We can only hope that the person who has her sees a poster/advert/article and decides to do the right thing and return her, or a neighbour rats them out. And who knows maybe one day her chip will bring her back to you. If only all vets routinely scanned every new dog that came through its doors. And don't worry as Toledo said anyone who knows anything about breeding dogs will know that if a bitch does not come into season then there's no chance a male would want to mate her & and neither would Willow accept them. There's no chance she's being used as a puppy farm, though the same can not be said for my Luci who was sadly not speyed :( As already said she may just be kept as a pet, sold on as a pet or maybe used for coursing if she's any good or possible dumped if not. I think it's most likely that someone has found her & fallen in love with her (who wouldn't? She's lovely). Probably justified to themselves that because she's not wearing collar that she's a stray and they can keep her without reporting her found to anyone. I really, really hope you get Willow back, we are all hoping & praying for her safe return. Take care, Sam x

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2006-02-12 12:10 roz

That's excellent advice Sue - that's just what you need to do and I totally agree with Whippet that someone has found her and doesn't want to part with her. Hopefully they will come to their senses soon. Keep strong Rxxx

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2006-02-12 09:47 Rosshound

Morning Ali. Sorry you had such a negative reading from the psychic. I work at a large vets practice just outside the New Forest, so get an insight into what happens when a dog goes into our lost and found book - basically the vets don't see it unless an animal is brought in as a stray. I know you're feeling low again, and probably the last thing you want is someone banging on at you, but can I suggest you contact all the vets in the area again - possibly if they are a multi practice, arrange for a poster to be addressed individually to each vet so that they are all on the look out. Also, try to befriend one of the receptionists who has a particular interest in dogs - get them on your side and keep in contact - as a receptionist, I know the power we wield!! Love, Sue

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2006-02-12 00:03 Eve

I'm inclined to agree that someone somewhere probably has Willow. I'm amazed that people just don't seem to realise that if they find a dog it must be reported to the police (at the very least!) Don't be angry with yourself about the psychic - you are only doing what anyone who loves their dog as much as you do would. It may be accurate/maybe not - I have a sceptical open mind, although I have to say that if I had such a "gift" I would only charge expenses unless I got a result. It's easy for me to say, because I can only imagine what you are going through, but please don't give up on Willow - she is chipped after all.

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2006-02-11 21:48 ali ostroumoff

Yes, I think you are right.... willow is so friendly and would probably be happy for an amount of time as long as she was being loved. She is a very attention seeking dog and would always want ot be the top dog over Maple. Infact she would sometimes get really quite cross with her if someone came around to the house and gave Maple attention. Her favourite thing would be to lie on someones bed and get attention all day. Maple would be distraught without me... Willow might be able to cope. I hope she is happy and not sad.

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2006-02-11 17:34 whippet

Ali our feelings are that someone somewhere has Willow, she is such a lovely looking dog. Someone has found her and kept her and who would not be tempted, she could be added to our collection anytime. Not that we ever would, we would be desperately seeking her owner. However some people never think of the heartache they are causing and they take a dog in, get to like it and keep it. I know it is difficult for us all to keep saying stay positive but some how you have to keep up the search.

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2006-02-11 16:24 ali ostroumoff

Trouble is that there are no beaches within 10 - 15 miles of wincanton. Lyme Regis, Poole, Bournemouth etc. are all 40mins - 1hr away from here. I would love her details to be emailed around to any one within my area, but I think this was probably done 3 weeks ago. I felt really upset by the reading this morning, and actually really angry with myself for paying ?45 to be told all that stuff, but I feel better now as I just dont believe it. I wont allow myself to. She must be making a fortune through people like me...I just hope some of her readings are successful and that others are reunited with their dogs and not simply made to feel a whole lot worse... I hope by cheque bounces!!! Must try to keep these things in perspective and remain a little light hearted.. not always easy, but worth a try. Thanks for your continuing support and encouragment. Ali xxx

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2006-02-11 14:47 toledo

Ali You do not need to worry that they are trying to breed from Willow because if she is speyed she will never come into season, thus she will never swell and no dog could breed her. No dog would be interested in breeding her if she didn't come into season. Anybody who breeds dogs would know there is no use trying to breed her if she is not in season. My thinking if breeders have her when she does not come into season, they will either let her go or try to sell her as a pet. I would not take this reading literally because it doesn't make too much dog sense. Is there anything you would like whippet and I to do to help you?

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2006-02-11 14:43 whippet

Ali we can understand why this reading would upset you. Toledo is at this minute typing you a PM. What area would 10-15 miles cover? Let's get some helpers out around the area. I am sure Jayne would send out some emails to theseareas if you asked her.

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2006-02-11 11:59 roz

I don't think you can take this literally. It is far too general and covers all the feelings,emotions and worries everyone feels when their dog goes missing. I'm not saying that they are never right but often they use the Barnum effect which is the tool used to write Horoscopes - if you read all of the readings for every sign they could be about anyone. The way she spoke about your loss was quite telling - I mean it's obvious without even meeting you that you are suffering so much. I know they have their place but you are too vulnerable and I think she should have realised this and shown some degree of professionalism. Please stay strong - I know it's easy for me to say because I would be devastated if it happened to me but you have so many people praying that Willow is found safely I'm sure she will be found. I know it's draining to keep up this positive attitude but it's the only way. COME HOME SAFELY VERY VERY SOON WILLOW YOU ARE MISSED SO MUCH DARLING XXXXX

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2006-02-11 09:35 ali ostroumoff

Just got reading back from psychic - feel totally depressed and actually wish I hadnt bothered. Reading as follows: The cards seem to think that willow has been taken for breeding. It also says this wont work. Its definately theft. It is someone who has been aware of both dogs for a time. He thinks he has pulled a fast one but he will be caught. He has passed the dog on. Your willow is not dead but i do think she has been transported some distance. This feels like a loss in your family and everyone misses willow and their tears are os sadness, which will carry on for a few months. Willow has been taken for working and to make money. You have about 6 months to find willow. Then I'm afraid for her health, there seems to be a weakening of the heart and then a loss. I think Willow is pining for you, having said that I see vets visiting and I can see burdens ending. I see pasture land all around her and motorway travel. To a beachy area, 10-15 miles away from where you are. Very boggy and hard work, they show me the name Henry and tell me its 'well' for now. They seem to think you will get Willow back but she might not be the same Willow as you knew her because there are accidents around. It cost me ?45 to be told this - the woman told me she'd had such acurate results that at times she had been able to tell people exactly where to go. I hoped Willow's reading was going to be along those lines. Wincanton is not near any beaches - otherwise I would try that. Its 3 weeks tomorrow, and I dont think she's coming back. Its almost more painful to keep the hope up. My only real hope - if she is alive - is her microchip. There's nothing else I can do - I've tried everything. Spent yesterday giving out posters and visited gypsey's... I just hope to God that this reading is not acurate and my Willow is not trying to be bred from, She is speyed. Poor Willow... I MISS YOU AND WISH YOU PEACE. xxx

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2006-02-11 08:02 herbie

Thinking of you and wishing beautiful Willow home very soon. XX

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2006-02-10 10:23 ali ostroumoff

Many thanks, x

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2006-02-10 07:22 Rosshound

Morning Ali. Dolly will pm you with the psychic's number when she can put her hands on it. Thinking of you. Sue

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2006-02-09 23:23 Luci's Owner

Have pm'd you. x

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2006-02-09 16:58 odjtocalow

Thankyou so much for remembering Kidney, I do miss her so. Don't know if you have already done so or not but why don't you put up posters around this mans house or speak to your local dog warden and ask him or she to investigate for you. You know to put your mind at rest. Good luck. x

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2006-02-09 14:21 whippet

As it is going at the moment we had better do a big multi poster of whippets missing and take to Crufts but more than anything I hope these dogs are home before then.

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2006-02-09 13:59 ali ostroumoff

Just spoke to man - his sighting was the day willow went missing. He thinks the dog was more of a lurcher or whippet cross. He said it was very bouncy, friendly and lean. It definately was not the whippet I saw today. But it doesnt sound exactly like Willow. He said it had very short hair... and full of life... that sounds like Willow, but he cant remember what time it was. Willow went after 4pm and he thinks it might have been earlier. The whippet I saw today looked very similar to Luci - I have written a pm to Sam about it. It definately wasnt her, but very similar markings. He definately felt like a slightly dodgy character to me. I'd love you tp give out some posters of Willow at Crufts - Thanks Whippet. x

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2006-02-09 13:23 whippet

Ali that does not seem right, if that man told you the whippet he saw was friendly, unless of course the man's whippet is fine when away from him. What colour was the man's whippet, just wondering as there are a few missing.Are you having to do all this by yourself, do go careful, just wish we were nearer to be out there with you.

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2006-02-09 13:15 whippet

We will be at Crufts with dogs so if you want a poster put on the whippet stand at Discover Dogs we can do that for you. Whippet Rescue usually have a stall there also and we can ask them to put up a poster. But hoping none of this will be necessary and Willow is home before Crufts.

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2006-02-09 13:11 ali ostroumoff

Had a call this morning from someone who had seen a friendly whippet last week on their own in a field on a farm near here - went to investigate but turns out there is a man living there with a whippet of his own... something feels strange about him though.... I am going to speak to the man that thought he saw willow later - he is at work at the moment. Apparently he said she was on her own and very friendly and followed him... the whipet I saw today was not very friendly and her owner didnt put her down. He said he'd been in the area for about 3 weeks and he didnt want me to come up to his door. I felt so suspicious of him. But I'm probably driving myself crazy... keep imagining Willow on his sofa...

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2006-02-09 11:53 odjtocalow

Don't worry I have a teenager aswell so stopping wouldn't be a problem and I might have a look at the poor doggies that need a home whilst I am there! I know what it is like when you loose your faithful friend and will do anything to help out if I can. Good luck with everything and I hope Willow shows herself very soon. Jo Kidneys mum x

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2006-02-09 11:11 Jules

Hi Ali - apologies for not posting sooner.Have just read Willows Page and am really moved by it all.She is so beautiful and I'm sorry for you and your family.A lot of people are out there searching and will keep on doing so.This is what Doglost is about,an amazing support network that never stops.Wish I lived nearer to help more but I have Willow's Photo on my Phone and will keep my eyes peeled,she is so distinctive bless her.Will tell my family and friends in Surrey and Sussex too.Stay strong and here's hoping for news soon.Jx

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2006-02-09 10:53 ali ostroumoff

I would so appreciate posters of willow put up wherever people can - thankyou Sue for your ideas - they sound great - i'd love the number for the wincanton psychic too. I'd love you to pop in to Happy Landings if you can Jo... but dont feel obliged - i know what journeys are like with young children - must go as mine is crying actually!

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2006-02-09 07:27 Rosshound

Me again - all or nothing! Just been checking out Myrtle's site (2/12 Black & White English Bull Terrier), and they have got a couple of great ideas. She has contact with a psychic in Wincanton and can give you the number, and they are going to poster the English Bull Terrier stand at Crufts - Discover Dogs - if nothing heard. Whippet - have you contacts? Sue

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2006-02-09 07:15 Rosshound

Morning Ali. Sorry I haven't posted for a couple of days - doesn't mean I'm not thinking of you. I went out to our local feed merchants yesterday, and they have a large notice board - visited by the local horse fraternity, so always out and about. Just a thought if you haven't already. Lotsaluv, Sue

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2006-02-08 23:48 odjtocalow

I am driving right past happy landings on my way to Bath on friday will drop poster of willow if you want me to. Kidneys mum x

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2006-02-08 22:41 emma_pen

If you haven't already, PLEASE go up to have a look at Happy Landings Rescue, which is at Pylle near Shepton Mallet. And tyake a poster with you. Good luck, please please come home little girl, I am crossposting her details.

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2006-02-08 19:40 ali ostroumoff

Have tried a lady through Kidney's Mum - waiting for her reading - hope it will be here tomorrow.

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2006-02-08 16:15 PrincessJo5

Willow is beautiful, have you tried a psychic at all? Jo xXx

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2006-02-08 12:33 odjtocalow

Hope you got a big place cause when willow comes home your gonna have lots of people coming to see her at that party of yours! Come on Willow show yourself!

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2006-02-07 23:44 Luci's Owner

Don't worry Ali we won't forget about Willow. My Luci is nearing the bottom of page 36 and still people visit her page. I really hope you'll be having that party soon. x (Luci 28.1.05)

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2006-02-07 20:43 roz

Don't worry you will have good news soon I'm sure and count me in for the party when you do! Rxxx

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2006-02-07 20:38 odjtocalow

Yep me too!

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2006-02-07 19:31 ali ostroumoff

ME TOO!!!

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2006-02-07 17:47 whippet

Hi Ali we are looking forward to that party.

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2006-02-07 16:59 ali ostroumoff

Been a quiet day today - still no news - thanks for remembering willow... i'm so caught up in my own sadness that its easy to forget that you have or are still missing a companion... thankyou for taking the time outside of your own busy days to still think of us. Its so thoughtful and kind of you all... If willow ever does come home we will have a party and invite you all! x

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2006-02-07 11:12 UNKNOWN

Recent publicity given to Doglost not only means that hundreds of new helpers have turned up but also that lots more people are putting their missing dogs on site - if you look at the last few days on the lost and reunited lists you will see that. This is the main reason that Willow has moved so far down the list. Where she is on the list is neither here nor there, as helpers work on dogs in their area or of a breed where they have contacts rather than in date order. I know it feels bad, I got really upset when Rhian was moved off the first page, but it's been 2 1/2 years now and I still get calls from rescue people asking me to look at some pic of a lurcher they have and check if it might be Rhian.

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2006-02-07 09:09 tori

Willow would not be forgotten even if she was on the last page. Must be hard to stay positive, but I hope she is home soon.

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2006-02-06 22:41 odjtocalow

Yep taxis, buses, train stations. I am still off to Bath on friday and will poster, petrol stations and services on the A303 and A37. No matter what page your willow is on I will always find her page as I check everyday, I also check Dolly on page 35. Once your in peoples minds they don't give up on you. Take heart Ali, you have loads of people willing willow home. x

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2006-02-06 22:15 whippet

I can imagine how hard it is Ali but like Candy says we have not given up on Dolly and we will not give up on Willow either. We talked to whippet people at the weekend about Willow and Clover, so besides all the people on here who are looking out there are lots of whippet owners who will soon notice a new kid on the block if someone has Willow. It would be worthwhile to spread the news further afield, get some posters to postmen, dustmen or anyone else who travels around.

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2006-02-06 21:34 B30

Poor Ali, I wish I could wave a magic wand and bring Willow back to you. I do hope she's back with you soon.

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2006-02-06 20:38 Candy

Dolly is at the bottom of page 35 and has been missing 1 year today yet still people care and look at her page. Do not despair. Dolly 6.2.05

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2006-02-06 20:08 roz

I know it's difficult Ali but keep strong. We are all praying Willow is back safe and sound soon. I'm sure there's a whole gang of us checking this page every day no matter what the page number is. Rxxx

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2006-02-06 17:31 ali ostroumoff

i cant bear it... willow is at bottom of page 2....

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2006-02-06 13:42 odjtocalow

Good luck with the psychic, let me know as I am very interested, I was just about to pick up the phone to call her myself when a call about Kidney came through. Apparently she is very good!

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2006-02-06 13:34 tori

Still thinking of your beautiful Willow and hope that she is home with you soon.

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2006-02-06 12:29 ali ostroumoff

bless you - thanks for your thoughts... she's been on radio locally but not further afield. Yesterday I postered a slightly further area... waiting to get the reading from the psychic...

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2006-02-06 11:57 odjtocalow

Willow is so striking she is beautiful and obviously loved very much, I feel so sorry that there still has not been any word, I check every day and hope to see her in the blue. It is so frustrating for you I lost my dog for 9 days and I cannot tell you the heartache, You must be feeling very tired and heartbroken. Take heart as no news is good news, you have done so much already. Have you tried local radios and some further a field? You and willow are in my thoughts every day! Jo Kidneys mum

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2006-02-05 23:44 Unknown

Sadly, it's called being an opportunist.

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2006-02-05 23:34 Candy

I agree some people are so insensitive. When our local paper did a small article on Dolly they mistakenly said I ran a home for retired horses when what I had actually said was that it was like a retirement home as most of mine are over 20, however I received a call from a woman whose daughter had a horse that was no longer rideable and wondered if I would give it a home but with no mention of providing for said horses upkeep!! (considerably more than feeding our dogs). I was very polite and apologetic that I could not take on another horse but also exasperated that I was waiting anxiously for a call that would lead me to Dolly. Really hope Willow is home with you soon. Dolly 6.2.05

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2006-02-05 20:08 ali ostroumoff

I am heartbroken at reading what happened to whippet fizz - poor, poor old man who owns her. It is so cruel for things like this to happen to anyone, but at 80 years of age it is just unbearable. I can only imagine how he must feel because not only has he lost her but he knows she is hurt - simply dreadful. I so wish I could be there to help them look.

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2006-02-05 18:03 Luci's Owner

So sorry you've had no news Ali, and for that insensitive call from the woman from Shaftsbury. Hoping you get some news very soon. We are all thinking of you & Willow. x x

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2006-02-05 17:22 ali ostroumoff

Thanks for the numbers - will give them a try tomorrow. Yes, Willow really is a very pretty dog - I love drawing and I used to sketch her quite alot - they always looked so beautiful and sculptural curled up together.

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2006-02-05 16:59 roz

Thinking of Willow - I have to say she is soooo beautiful and striking that I agree with you someone must have her otherwise she would have surely been found by now. Don't worry you'll hear something soon I'm sure - Let's hope you get her back safely very very soon. We are all thinking of you and Willow. Rxxx

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2006-02-05 13:19 odjtocalow

heres to help you out a bit. Newbury dogs trust 01488 658391/ wiltshire salisbury 01980 629634. Most kennels say that a dog cannot be taken in without a dog warden taking it in, but it is worth a try. Good luck

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2006-02-05 11:59 ali ostroumoff

I know the feeling... we found a greyhound about 3 years ago and tried very hard to find the owner but no one came forward - we ended up keeping her. Its awful to imagine all those animals out there needing good homes. I think I have the numbers for the dogs trusts... although I have called so many numbers and have pages and pages of scribble that I dont know anymore who I've called and who I havent.... thanks for your daily encouragment. 'Doglost' is an amazing thing - full of such caring people. I have actually been totally overwhelmed by the amount of support and kind people like yourselves out there. x

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2006-02-04 23:51 odjtocalow

Hi Ali just been looking at the dogs trust website, they take in dogs. I am not sure how far away you are from them but there is a dogs trust in wiltshire salisbury and one in Newbury, just an idea you have probably tried it. Saw a terrier on there needing a home, if they let me I might rehome him! Just cannot bear to leave him there.

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2006-02-04 22:15 odjtocalow

Come on Willow show yourself sweetheart!

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2006-02-04 18:49 the sheltie lady

So sorry you have not had positive news yet. How annoying are some people? I show my dogs , but they are all pets too. One of mine is what you would call an expensive rescue ( husband and wife split up, and wife could not cope with one sheltie!!!) I took her in on trial to ensure she got on with the others ( of course she did!), but when it came to the payment ( yes, she was charging full money for her!), the price kept rising and of course we had to pay what they wanted or else she was going to be bred to death to pay for her own upkeep!. The night I picked her up she was being kept outside , in the snow ,alone and cold. And to make it worse , she was being kennelled each weekend as she was too much work to take in the car for weekends away!!! She is the most beautiful girl, loves everyone and all dogs! Also does quite well around the shows! Some people get dogs without any thought, and then there are genuine doglovers like us too. I hope you have good news soon. Best of luck.

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2006-02-04 17:27 ali ostroumoff

Thanks - cant really think of anything more any of us can do except hope and wait.... I feel like we are all running out of things to say - the initial panic of losing her has gone and all that is left is a sad feeling and we are all missing her and wishing we would get some good news. Every day goes by though and nothing changes. The one thing I am sure of is that she isnt roaming around lost. She's so friendly and hates to be cold so she is either with someone or she's had an accident and never made it home... I guess only time will tell - Ali x

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2006-02-04 14:29 whippet

Hi Ali just got in from a dog show with our whippets and raced to this page for news of Willow. How insensitive of this woman in Shaftsbury as if any dog could replace Willow. If you think of anything else we can do to help please do not hesitate to ask, just wish we were nearer so that we could be out there looking.

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2006-02-04 13:35 ali ostroumoff

Thankyou for your messages today - its 2 weeks tomorrow.... hope somebody is loving her.

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2006-02-04 13:08 roz

That's unbelievably insensitive of the person to offer you a replacement dog - and want money as well - honestly! Of course you are still hoping Willow will be found and there's every chance she will be with everyone looking for her. She is a unique looking dog and someone must have seen her. Really praying you get her back soon and that people who don't have anything to do with the search for Willow stop pestering you! Thinking of you Rx

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2006-02-04 12:13 odjtocalow

My heart missed a beat or two today when I clocked the whippet in the blue and I could not find willow as 13 lost dogs yesterday, have you tried putting posters up in the super stores, lots of people shopping, bored in the cues, there is normally notice boards at the end of the checkouts! I asked buses to put up posters for kidney, although they wont put them on the bus for kids ripping them down, they will put them up at the depot which can be miles from your town. If only we were closer! Still rooting for willows return. dont give up, stay strong!

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2006-02-04 11:56 UNKNOWN

I hope Nungu's story has given you some encouragement, Ali. Not very sensitive to offer you another whippet at this point! Willow hasn't actually been gone very long in Doglost terms though it must seem like forever to you.

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2006-02-04 10:21 ali ostroumoff

Yes... amazing... and a blue too! Can you believe it... only had one call from the blackmore vale ad from a woman who has a whippet dog and wants to rehome him.... she said she would consider letting me have him at a reduced price because she knew he would be going to a good home! Amazing that she is still out for money - if she found a wonderful home for him you'd think she would rehome him with a sense of peace rather than pocketing the money.... pretty insensitive too I thought as I'm obviously looking for Willow and not a replacement. Anyway, also have not given up hope on my Willow returning!!! I hope they do find him a good home though - she says he's really destructive when they are out at work - he is only 9 months old though and my 2 were absolute terrors as puppies so I'm sure it is just him being bored at home alone..... makes me sad for him. I have their number if anyone wants it. They live in Shaftsbury.

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2006-02-04 07:01 Rosshound

Morning Ali. Can only imagine what you felt like when you saw the whippet from the Ipswich area back - my heart leapt when I saw whippet, then dropped when I saw the post-code. Not that I'm not delighted for them, of course, but I am taking Willow's disappearance personally, having hounds myself. Keep hoping! Sue

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2006-02-03 22:15 Marian

I am just catching up with your trials Alli - just a thought. If they will not let you stick up posters, stand there and hand them out. Most people are really caring and want to help. Schools are good too. Children make great detectives. xxxxx

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2006-02-03 16:48 ali ostroumoff

blackmore vale mag out today - no calls yet

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2006-02-03 10:26 ali ostroumoff

Thankyou - good idea - its about 20 mins away so not far and lots of people go there. I'm sure someone has her.....

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2006-02-03 07:11 Rosshound

Morning Ali. Today's thought - Shepton Mallet and the Bath and West Showground are not a million miles away from you, and they have events there almost every weekend. Worth postering - maybe someone in the area can help? Keep the faith. Sue

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2006-02-02 16:22 ali ostroumoff

Thanks everyone...willow now on page 2.... western gazette out today and good piece with photo of us on page 2...but they did not put photo of willow in and they forgot to say she was a grey... still definately some press on her and the paper is out all week. She's in the balckmore vale magazine tomorrow. Put up a couple of posters near racecourse but men in yellow coats everywhere. I really do believe she's out there somewhere - but not sure she'll ever come home... wish the phone would ring and make my day/month/year!! But like you say, some dogs are reunited months and months later so there is hope for us all. I think of you all too with your searches and wish you all the best of luck. Thanks so much yet again for your positivity. xxx

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2006-02-02 16:05 Bugs

Try to stay positive Ali. All the dogs are out there somewhere, it just takes the right person to see the poster. Willow is just so beautiful. I really hope you get some good news very soon. Suexx

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2006-02-02 15:24 odjtocalow

Ali I am travelling up to Bath on the 10th of feb, I will print up your posters and stick them in all the petrol stations and services on my way. ( if still no news of course) hopefully you will have willow home by then! We won't give up and I know what you mean about the possibilitie of them being far away from home. Good luck Ali, we won't forget you!

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2006-02-02 13:26 Sarah

Hi Ali, I have just seen about Willow, posted at the beginning but been busy at work. My JR Jake was stolen in January 2005 (is registered under october, as we did a still missing), Even though Willow is now on page 2, Jake is far far down the list, but is not forgotten. I will now add Willow to my list of watching dogs, and will put the word about down south! She is sooo beautiful! and I'm sure she will be home soon. Sarah. Jake 21.10.05xxx

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2006-02-02 11:52 whippet

Ali keep positive, see Poppy found after 15 months, we never give up on here.

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2006-02-02 07:17 Rosshound

Chin up Ali - I know she's not mine, but I can't help feeling she's OK and you will be back together soon. I can only imagine what you are going through - it's such a nightmare. When I haven't got a lot of time to check out the Doglost site, I click onto those with new postings, so even if Willow drops onto the second page, lets make sure we keep her in the eye with a big NEW! every day. Thinking of you - hope the racecourse idea comes off. SueXX

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2006-02-01 23:20 UNKNOWN

7 back today including some who had been gone quite a while - so take heart! Plus I hear Doglost has just registered several hundred more helpers over the past 3 days, so that is more people watching out for Willow and the other missing ones.

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2006-02-01 22:45 Eve

You may soon be on page 2 but you are not forgotten - I check regularly, although from Bucks all I can do is think positive thoughts and will your beautiful girl home.

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2006-02-01 18:02 DogLostSherlock Bones Police Liaison Co-ordinator

ali stay strong. Even if Willow was on the last page here we won't give up. If she had died her body would be found, we see that so tragically often. Keep postering... someone has seen her somewhere - as we always say, they're out there, they don't just disappear.

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2006-02-01 17:29 ali ostroumoff

Thanks everyone for your thoughts. Another day of no news.... tomorrow willow will sadly be on page 2.... sad for her and also sad for the dogs that will push her off to be on page one themselves. Sandy has Ada's tummy bug now - my washing machine is on 24/7. Called lots of dog wardens today and more vets. Will go up to race course in the morning and stick up some posters on the road. Have sent photo of Willow to a psychic ( thanks Jo ) so maybe a result there... quite pricey, but a last attempt at tracking her down. absolutely no one around here has seen her which makes me think she is either dead or far away.... I'm so tired of all this. Your support and kind words have been amazing... thankyou all. xxx

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2006-02-01 16:19 whippet

Ali I just wish there was more we could do to help bring Willow home, it is exasperating when all we can do is sit here and hope so goodness knows what it must be like for you. Stay strong and hang in there we are all wishing Willow to be home very soon.

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2006-02-01 15:44 odjtocalow

Come home Willow, stay safe sweety. x x x

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2006-02-01 15:15 roz

Sorry I'm not anywhere near otherwise I would help. Keep strong, you are doing everything you can and more. We are all still thinking about her even though she is nearly off the first page. Praying you hear some good news very soon. Rxxx

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2006-02-01 13:41 ali ostroumoff

i can not bear it... willow is nearly off first page.

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2006-02-01 09:58 ali ostroumoff

sadly they wont let me give out posters st the race meeting due to litter.... i will put some up on the rod and by the entrance anyway!

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2006-01-31 21:59 Dolly Maude

Ali, I have pm'd you the name ad number of the Clerk of the Course at Wincanton. She is really sweet and hopefully will be able to help. Do you live anywhere near Babcary, Charlton Mackerel or Sparkford or Queen Camel. I have contacts all round there. Would it be helpful to contact them? Let me know by pm or contact me on MYRTLE's page. (Page 7!!!!!) English Bull Terrier in WR12. Dolly x

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2006-01-31 21:37 ali ostroumoff

Just searched internet for loads of rescue centers and vets so will investigate tomorrow. I feel like a detective. She's out there somewhere.....

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2006-01-31 21:32 Candy

wonderful news about your vet Owl, we just need them all to do it then possibly Willow and all the other missing microchipped (and tattooed) dogs will come home. Dolly 6.2.05

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2006-01-31 21:23 UNKNOWN

Chipping may have its glitches but a great many dogs get home that way and mostly it works provided people scan for it. Sometimes chips can wander but if they do, they are a lot easier to find on a whippet than on a horse! Many vets are now routinely scanning every new dog that comes in to surgery. I was most impressed that my vet picked up the scanner as soon as I walked in with a new dog last week - and my vet has known me for 15 years.

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2006-01-31 20:37 ali ostroumoff

Thank you Whippet. x

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2006-01-31 20:28 ali ostroumoff

bless you all - thankyou so much. just been on the phone to dorset/ somerset/ wiltshire police but no news. Somerset police said... ' oh, hang on, was she grey with a black collar?....' only to then tell me they had entered her in the found section rather than the lost.... my heart skipped a beat for a second. Another lady phoned me from bruton vets and stressed not to rely on chipping and the dog wardens.... said they dont always chip at all and that her horse had a chip that ' vanished'. So maybe Willows chip isnt even working any more. Tomorrow I some help in the morning with my 2 children so I am going to sit and phone as many dog wardens / rescue's as possible. I so desperately want her to come home and am totally consumed in finding her.... PLEASE COME HOME MY LITTLE WILLOW - WE ALL MISS YOU SO MUCH AND MAPLE NEEDS HER BEST FRIEND BACK TO CURL UP WITH. SLEEP TIGHT TONIGHT. XXX

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2006-01-31 19:48 whippet

Also appealed to Wincanton Scouts for help.

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2006-01-31 19:37 whippet

I have just sent an email to Wincanton Primary school asking for them to ask all the children to keep a look out. Children have sharp eyes and it is worth a try.

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2006-01-31 19:30 TracyB

Are they're any farms near where she went missing-it may be worth putting poster through there doors. they have massive network of contacts & if there's open land nearby they're probably the ones to spot her. They also have lots of nice warm outbuildings this time of year-full of hay & straw. Stay strong, you have lots of people on this site, willing Willow home. I'm miles away as usual, but see all the reuniteds some of them had been gone month's, since December there's loads back home. Mainly down to determination & doglost. Don't lose heart .x

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2006-01-31 15:56 ali ostroumoff

also feel less encouraged by microchips as they can apparently move and not always work. tatoo's are better as always visable - any news on tracking collar?

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2006-01-31 15:54 ali ostroumoff

Ada's tummy still yucky and Sandy is full of cough and cold, but luckily does not have urine infection so definately feel less stressed today. Still no news of Willow. It has totally taken over my life since she went - i feel like i have been an unattentive mother and not had my head screwed on the right way. Today I feel like i have to move on a bit. i dont want to give up hope but i cant let it consume my every thought.... i have a 3 year old and a 1 year old who need me too. i hope and prey that willow will come home - but something in me is resigned to the fact that she probably wont. The photographer came yesterday and took a photo which will be in the western gazette on thursday. maybe that will bring some luck. also blackmore vale goes out on friday. I have put up posters in the surrounding villages and on the footpath. The word has been spread. We are surrounded by fields here so very much in the country side but 2 minutes from the town and a303.... have checked road but no sign of her. thanks for your continuing encouragment. xxx

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2006-01-31 13:42 odjtocalow

I do hope the children are feeling better today? Don't give up Ali!

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2006-01-30 22:41 whippet

Yes Odjtocalow that is a good idea to check any houses, you would think ones close by would know who Willow belongs to but worth a try and ones just a little further afield maybe a good idea too. Without any sightings it is so difficult to know where to look but keep going Ali, we know it is hard but we are all behind you wishing you luck. If only we were closer we would be out there with you.

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2006-01-30 22:33 odjtocalow

I see that you mention deer, I do not know your area or what surrounds there. If you have deer around your area you must be in the country side. Have you tried any of the houses that stand alone in the country around your area. Try knocking on their door as they may not have seen posters. Country dwellers tend to drive every where. I dont know just a thought?

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2006-01-30 21:54 Luci's Owner

Stay strong Ali, so many dogs on here are reunited and Willow has been microchipped. So many people must now know about Willow and she's a memorable dog, I'm sure you'll get some news soon. x

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2006-01-30 21:46 ali ostroumoff

Thanks - both my children are ill. Ada had bad tummy and Sandy has a urine infection . I think... awful week.

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2006-01-30 21:11 odjtocalow

Keep the faith, she is out there somewhere. I didn't think I'd ever see my baby again as she was so old and poorly. Willow is young and strong! Come on willow, your mum is missing you dearly! Find someone safe to take you home. If I can do anything to help please let me know.

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2006-01-30 21:01 ali ostroumoff

Its encouraging to hear of people getting their dogs back. Today I feel like she's never coming back though. I feel depressed about the whole thing.

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2006-01-30 20:36 Marian

You are doing everything you can Ali - keep strong - I wish we could help with your search, but I have sent your poster to friends in your area and asked them to pass it around - everyone must know that Willow is missing. She is so beautiful and distinctive. We understand what you are going thro - we were lucky and got our baby back - but it took 6 weeks. Thinking of you xxxxxx

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2006-01-30 11:28 ali ostroumoff

i have just read the article about the tracking device collar.... fantastic. i want one for my other whippet, maple. if only willow had been wearing one at the time - they sound amazing. does anyone know if they are actually in production? I never want to go through this again. x

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2006-01-30 11:03 ali ostroumoff

good idea - will definately try race course. Thanks whippet for all your help too - I didnt know she was my vet either until i phoned her - her surname did not sound familiar. western gazette coming at 4pm to take photo - hope my son co operates! He'll probably refuse the photo... maybe i'll bribe him with a piece of chocolate!? i wish this cold easterly wind would go. i do hope willow is warm. xxx

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2006-01-30 09:48 Rosshound

Wincanton Racecourse have a biggish meeting there this Thursday - maybe check with the racecourse executive to see if you can poster there, or around the car parks. Good luck. Sue

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2006-01-30 09:17 whippet

Sorry Ali did not know that lady was also a vet and you already knew her, was just trying to think of anything that might help. Do hope you get some news soon.

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2006-01-29 23:56 Unknown

A touch cross-eyed right now. Will let you have contacts tomorrow.

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2006-01-29 20:41 roz

Hope this lovely girl is back with you where she belongs very soon. Praying she's back soon. Rxxx

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2006-01-29 18:44 ali ostroumoff

would love more radio stations if you have any numbers - thanks nic. x

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2006-01-29 18:42 ali ostroumoff

Ms Temple is our vet! She knows Willow well. I've been walking this afternoon checking more hedge rows... no luck there. Have given posters to the post office and have western gazette coming tomorrow to take photo and interview. will be put out on wednesday. she is in the blackmore vale on friday - i have paid ?70 to have a boxed announcement - i would have paid more. lots of people get the magazine so hopefully it will help. feel terribly upset today and drained and tired. having dreams every night about her.... i just cant get used to her not being here. i hope this week proves to bring alot more luck and hope than the past one. thanks for all your many suggestions. xxx

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2006-01-29 16:41 whippet

Was hoping for news of Willow, my guess is that someone has her. There is someone in Wincanton who shows whippets, it may be an idea to contact her as she would notice if she saw someone walking a whippet that she had not seen before. Will send you details in a PM.

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2006-01-29 13:01 UNKNOWN

Remember to check out local events in your area which you can poster or leaflet. It isn't the season for car boot sales but there are usually a few things happening where there might be quite a lot of folk attending. It's always possible that Willow has been picked up and sold on to innocent people.

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2006-01-29 12:28 Unknown

How did you get on with the local media ? There are a couple more radio stations who should try. Let me know if you want the contact details.

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2006-01-29 09:58 ali ostroumoff

so sorry to hear that luci never returned. Its such heartache and every day that goes by it sinks in a bit more... 2 psychics have told me she is alive and warm - even if I never find her I will take comfort in the fact that maybe she is well and looked after. i have tols alot of people about this website - i have been amazed at the kind response and support from you all, and will always be greatful. If any other dogs go missing around my area I will do all I can to help. I can now sympathise with anyone who has ever felt this - so horrid. x

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2006-01-29 01:34 Luci's Owner

Only just seen this! I'm so sorry Ali, I know exactly what you're going through. A year ago yesterday my whippet Luci wandered off from the house in search of rabbits and I've not seen her since. I really hope your Willow is home very soon. You're doing all the right things, press coverage and of course putting up tonnes of posters are so important. As was said make sure that you send/email posters to all vets & rescue shelters (over a wide distance, whippets can cover alot of ground), don't just assume they'll scan her. Willow is a unique looking dog, and it's fantastic that she's chipped. I really hope you get some news soon. Sam x (Luci 28.1.05)

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2006-01-29 00:10 UNKNOWN

You aren't the only one to consult a psychic about a lost dog, and some Doglost members have had useful results. The thing to remember is that it is a skill which some are better at than others and not every psychic can get in tune with every dog. They are only human so they don't all get it right all the time BUT if a psychic suggests you check something out then I believe it's worth a go. Obviously people will have different views on this, but I don't think many of us will be thinking you are mad so don't worry about that.

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2006-01-28 16:21 odjtocalow

http://members.nuvox.net/~on.source/England.html#Dorset TRY THIS LINK HAS A LIST OF PSYCHICS ALL OVER THE COUNTRY HAVE EMAILED LYME REGIS LOCAL PYSCHIC FOR MY LOST DOG. aLL THE BEST X

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2006-01-28 13:57 cacker

When I lost my dog a couple of weeks ago, a psychic dog walking friend phoned me to tell me that she had seen our posters and that our dog was very close, laying by a fence in someone's back garden and close to a railway line. That evening we got a phone call from a man who said that our dog was in his back garden. When we arrived she was sitting next to his fence less than 100 yards from the railwayline. I was amazed. This does not help you find Willow but keep an open mind, you are not going mad.

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2006-01-27 23:34 odjtocalow

I know what you mean about the psychic thing I was searching the web last night for one but didn't find anyone to help me with my lost doggie? The one that I found that sounded promising and listed along side doglost was up for sale. If any one knows of any good ones, might help, it is of course the not knowing. It is driving me crazy with worry. All the best with your search! x

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2006-01-27 22:06 ali ostroumoff

such a good idea about postman - will do so in the morning. Just spoke to a ' psychic' man... ( I'm not mad really) and he says he has a good feeling that she is warm and inside and not too far from the area.... hope he proves to be right - also spoke to Western Gazette and they are coming to take a photo of my son and willows bed... sad but might hit home to whomever might have her. They will run the article on Wednesday. Thanks to all of you for all your amazing advice. Fingers crossed. x

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2006-01-27 19:54 Sue B

Such a beautiful looking girl hope you are reunited very soon. You may have already thought of this or done it but it's worth giving your local postman and dustman posters, one for themselves should they spot her and one for the sorting office. Good luck!

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2006-01-27 17:00 Bugs

Don't want to be negative, but don't rely on vets to automatically scan for a chip. This goes for rescues etc too. Some do but others dont.

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2006-01-27 12:37 whippet

We can imagine just how you are feeling and wish there was more we could do to help. We are at a dog show this weekend and we will spread the word among the whippet people. Talk to Luci's Mum she will know exactly how you are feeling. Personally I would not rely on the vets to scan for a chip, most would but you never know, email them or send them a poster.

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2006-01-27 11:22 ali ostroumoff

I have printed out more posters this morning - I havent phoned a wide area of vets simply because she is chipped and surely they would scan her? Its a strange thing ( the chip ) because half of me thinks that it will help her, but the other half thinks no one has found her because she would have been scanned by now. I have phoned all the numbers above ( thanks Nik ) and she will be in local press. Vale FM also did something on her the other day. I am trying absolutely everything - have even gone as mad as to contact a sort of psychic person .... you never know!!

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2006-01-27 09:57 whippet

Being whippet people this is the first page we check hoping there is some news of Willow. Sounds like she chased after something and we all know how fast they can run. Have you postered a wide area and contacted vets and rescue centres around. She is a distinctive whippet not the most common of colours and the white stripe marks her out. Go out where you normally take your dogs with the other whippet that may track her down. Good luck.

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2006-01-27 09:52 Dolly Maude

Don't forget to try contact the hunt kennels locally as often lost dogs are mentioned to them. I will contact a couple of friends in the area. Brother in law farms at Sparkford. Take some posters to Wincanton racecourse and put them every where. The next meeting is on the 2nd Feb. Good luck.

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2006-01-27 08:36 ali ostroumoff

will try all the numbers given - thankyou so much. Yes, I have a little 3.5 year old boy who is confused about where willow has gone... will stress this and our own sadness... Its amazing getting all this positive feedback - Thank you. x

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2006-01-27 01:24 Jaspbenswood

Don't forget to give Lurcher Search a shout in case someone has confused Whippet/Lurcher/Greyhound type! Ali - keep your chin up matey and hopefully there are a lot of doglost helpers in your area! Even though I'm in Manchester I check constantly on Willow and hope to see her in the blue section soon as she looks very much like mine! It's sooooo much harder to see a dog that is lost that looks similar to your own as your heart goes out to the owner!!! We've got everything crossed for you here darlin! Vic & Woody x

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2006-01-26 23:27 Unknown

You need to get on to the local press. Western Daily Press - district reporter is Tina Rowe 01935 423355. email: t.rowe@bepp.co.uk. Yeovil Time - 01935 700500. Yeovil Express - 01823 365151. Best bet for radio is Somerset Sound. Try the phone-in on 01823 368181 or email the presenters @ firstname.lastname@bbc.co.uk. Lost dogs are not big news, so stress the personal aspects - particularly if there are children missing Willow.

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2006-01-26 22:51 DogLostSherlock Bones Police Liaison Co-ordinator

Ali have updated reward section for you. Dee x

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2006-01-26 22:30 ali ostroumoff

Thank you all for all your help and support. I am just devastated and can not understand what has happened to her. I didnt see her actually run off but she has often run in to the adjacent fields to chase the deer... not sure if she has been stolen/lost/killed... its the 'not knowing' that is unbearable. She is so friendly and full of life. I noticed that the reward box above was left empty. I would definately give a reward if someone found her. Must not give up.....

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2006-01-26 18:51 CavLady

Come home safe and sound soon Willow x

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2006-01-26 16:32 toledo

Wish I was nearer to help you look. She looks to be a stunning bitch. Hope she is home soon.

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2006-01-26 11:18 Eve

What a beautiful girl and a beautiful name! I'd be tempted (no more though) to take her in and hope the owner never came forward. Come home soon pretty girl xxx

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2006-01-26 10:46 Unknown

thanks Sylvia for sending through the enhanced photo-have now replaced.

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2006-01-26 10:39 daledogsww

awwwww she is beautiful,hope she gets found soon,from a whippet lover and ownerxxxxxxxxxx

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2006-01-26 10:09 Bulliemom (Ollies Mom)

WOW - she is stunning! Fingers crossed for good news soon. xxx

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2006-01-25 23:19 Jaspbenswood

Awww hope you get her home soon! She looks very similar to my doggie who is sat on my knee at the moment - pretty hard to type - but I think he knows what we're doing! He was a rescue dog and I'm sure he has a 6th sense about things like this. Not in your area but wish you luck. Fingers and paws crossed. Vic and Woody! x

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2006-01-25 23:10 Candy

come home soon Willow. Dolly 6.2.05

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2006-01-25 22:35 melli

shes loverly hope she is home safe and soon xxx

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2006-01-25 20:20 comehomeNip

What a gorgeous Dog. Jo is right. Contact your local paper, radio station- make them see how important Willow is to you. Shes not just any dog. Lianne X

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2006-01-25 20:14 PrincessJo5

What a sweetie, get Willow in all local newspapers, come home safely sweetie, Jo x

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2006-01-25 19:55 tracyr

come home safe sweeti x

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2006-01-25 19:19 Bugs

Hope Willow is home very soon.xxxxxx

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2006-01-25 17:58 Hannah

What a gorgeous girl!!!! I agree Sarah too I adore Whippets!!! Let me know if there is anything I can do to help.

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2006-01-25 17:18 Sarah

Oh what a gorgous girl! I just adore Whippets! Hope Willow is home soon. Jake 21.10.05 xxx

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2006-01-25 16:38 justlou

Come home soon Willow. x

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2006-01-25 16:27 Unknown

Photo now on site and local helpers have been e mailed.

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2006-01-25 15:40 whippet

Went missing? ran off or stolen?

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2006-01-25 15:33 PrincessJo5

Come home safely x

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2006-01-25 14:55 Hannah

Come home soon Willow. Is a pic on its way soon please? More missing Whippets! :( xxx

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2006-01-25 14:48 UNKNOWN

COme home soon Willow, keep safe. X

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2006-01-25 14:06 roz

Hope Willow is back safely soon. Rxxx

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2006-01-25 13:49 Rachey

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