Reunited: Dark Grey/ White Shih Tzu Male

  • Dog ID 80625
  • Status Reunited
  • Registered 31 Dec 2014
  • Name TEDDY BACK AFTER 6 MONTHS
  • Gender & Breed Male Shih Tzu (Spayed)
  • Age Adult
  • Colour dark grey/ white
  • Marks & Scars has a small lump next to his penis.
  • Tagged No
  • Microchipped Yes
  • Tattooed Unknown
  • Date Lost 21 Dec 2014
  • Where Lost shortlands road - bromley kent
  • Lost In Region South East
  • Lost In Post Area BR2
  • Date Reunited 09 Jul 2015
  • Other Info slipped his collar after seeing a fox.
  • Listed By Sara
  • Views 7308
  • TEDDY BACK AFTER 6 MONTHSPoster Image
  • TEDDY BACK AFTER 6 MONTHSExtra Image

 

Sightings and Information

Please post if you have news about this dog. Log in above or register to leave comments or to like them.
Please note that DogLost cannot be held responsible for the content of any other sites mentioned or linked to here.

Safedog Crash Tested Car CratesBaggy Dog
Only just caught up with this. Fantastic news, welcome home. Just sorry you had to endure all that heartache.
BBKM
Fantastic news.

Welcome home Teddy x
Elaine Tinker and Hemps mum
Welcome home Teddy, so pleased to see you safe and well. xxxx
Kit'sMum
Yes, I suppose it is difficult to impose compulsory chip scanning, but people are becoming more and more aware of it, therefore vets too. Knowing that my cat's chip migrated to under his magnet, I feel it is very important to scan animals ALL OVER. Animal identification still needs to be refined - my first rescue was still chipped to the breeder who never handed over the information to the first owner and then everything got convoluted and complicated and although I tried to follow up I have never been persuaded that the eventual family that adopted her got the information they needed, but I think (hope) and am pretty sure she is safe
Unknown
Like Seeks I wonder whether a lot of lost dogs will be found in the run up to compulsory microchipping, no doubt leading to a lot of heartache all round. I am not convinced that compulsory scanning is the answer...it is unenforceable. What is needed are some clear guidelines to vets on what they should do with new patients, and when they scan a dog that flags up as stolen/missing. It is very possible that Teddy was scanned in Janauary and the fact that he had a chip noted. Sara's experience seems to have been very different to that of the poor owner of Treacle (dog Id 72144). Not sure they have their dog back yet.
Seeks
Sara first I am so pleased you got your baby home!!!! I needed to see a longer term baby be found so much!!

The scanning...You know the petition for it was badly supported...It scrapped 24,000 I think? Our girl is chipped...she been gone 18 months..Surely at some point her chip could have been checked ...yet....

I honestly hope in April 2016 a lot will come home when chipping becomes compulsory....I wonder how many will then have 2 chips...If they don't scan them before chipping they do after....Just now I needed to see chips can work...

Really pleased for you my friend and Teddy you have given me a bit of hope back....

WELCOME HOME BOY xxxxxxxxx
DogLostKimmybear - Area Co-ordinator, Essex & Hertfordshire borders
Photo received into Admin of the lovely Teddy on the day he was found. Just going to pop it up in the second photo box. Click to refresh or reload to view him on that day. Welcome home sweetest Teddy! x
ninnaf
Great news so pleased
DogLostXenas Mum - Area Volunteer, Norfolk
Very pleased to hear this fantastic news :)
Unknown
you must be very relieved to have him back. Hope he recovers well. Send the pic to admin@doglost.co.uk. Oh, and consider getting a GPS tracker for his collar, and a harness.
Meru
Brilliant news! So pleased Teddy is home where he belongs xxxx
Sara
I'm happy to send a pic but not sure how to do it ? Any help ? Last edited: 2015-07-10 00:30:21 by Sara
Sara
I'm happy to send a pic but not sure how to do it ? Any help ?
Sara
Thank you all sooooo much ! I can't tell you how I feel at this moment - teddy was kind off looked after - although his spending all day in the vet tomorrow for a severe ear infection and skin allergy . I would also thank dog lost and also the micro chip company and every one of you for your help and encouragement it meant so much - BUT I would to also point out that teddy visited a vet in January ! Had this vet cares for animals so much ! How comes he wasn't scanned ? He was highlighted as stolen ! So a long way to go - but things will get better xx
DogLostSherlock- Area Co-ordinator & Police Liaison - Avon & South Gloucestersh
This is fabulous news.....well done vets for Scanning!!
Millys Mum
Edenbridge eh? That doesn't surprise me! So happy for both Sara and Teddy. Welcome home little man
ClaireC
Lovely to read. Welcome back to your rightful home and stay safe and close xx
DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.
Hi Alikat...it does give all owners of chipped dogs a boost! they do get back...nothing disappears into thin air....What we need is compulsory scanning along with compulsory chipping....which Debbie Mathews from vets get scanning is doing her best to achieve...do join her FB page!
alikat
Oh what wonderful news! Roll on next year when ALL dogs will HAVE to be microchipped, as otherwise Teddy might not be home. I hope his temporary "owners" took good care of him - it just amazes me that someone would buy a dog like that, probably "in a pub", as a Christmas present. A reunited photo would be nice when Sara gets a chance.
Unknown
Brilliant news, welcome home Teddy xxx
Happiness yorkie lover xxx
Whoooooo fantastic news he is home xxxxxxx
DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.
Owner had a call from petlog saying someone was trying to change the chip details. It seems whoever found Teddy sold him on as a Christmas present.....Found in Edenbridge.
charlie
Male black and white shih tzu found in south west. Number on here is 87907. No picture but worth checking on.
Unknown
Please check this link ..Found in Aberdare in Wales but if stolen could end up anywhere and this one looks like he has been without and grooming for a while
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=825817744173560&set=a.348225921932747.84818.100002360272141&type=1&theater
alikat
Just wondering if there is any news re Teddy? So many dogs are being found months or even years after going missing - it's very possible Teddy will turn up one of these days. Stay strong Sara. x
Sara
Hello - yes all groomers , vets and foal farm are all aware - I've done all the parks inc fliers - I also check gumtree etc every day .
alikat
Link says the one below was back with owner on 14th March. I agree it did look a possibility though.
Unknown
Not sure and says terrier cross but https://www.facebook.com/1556247534621364/photos/a.1556303891282395.1073741828.1556247534621364/1579119025667548/?type=1&theater
alikat
That sounds like a really good idea from charlie. I'm guessing you've already been in touch with all LOCAL vets and rescues (including Foal Farm at Biggin Hill?) and hopefully got posters up at all of them? There are a lot of good people on here who spend hours going through adverts for dogs for sale on sites like Gumtree and Preloved too, so if any of them spot anything I'm sure they will post it here for you. Probably worth going to a local park where dogs are walked regularly and handing out some fliers there, and maybe a poster in the window of every newsagent in the area? Just a few suggestions for you - keeping busy is the best way of staying positive. xx
charlie
Have you tried sharing his PIC and story in your own words on facebook, begging people to share. It does work you only have to read some of reunited stories on here.
Another suggestion is to go through yell pages look for all dog groomers and send out poster asking them to keep look out, having these dogs myself I know how much grooming is needed and looks as though someone has kept your baby instead of handing in. Following Teddy and wishing lots of luck.
Sara
Thanks alikat - it's hard being positive when it's just a mental torture is 2 months since I have seen him - and is just torture on a daily basis . I never ever knew till I lost teddy ! Just how many animals go missing and with every circumstance going - I'm just shocked everyday ! Being in contact with vets rescue centres dogs lost batter sea etc etc
alikat
Sara, don't worry, you can see above that Teddy still has 17 followers and 388 shares - nobody has forgotten about him. Because I follow him, I see every day how many comments there are so I come back and have a look if there are any new ones. x
Sara
Thank you admin - worth a try and thank you happiness Yorker lover xxx
AlisonH
Sara we only bump the page if there have been any sightings or if your dog is in the media. I know this seems harsh but we have to be fair and give the new dogs a chance to be viewed on the front page.Last edited: 2015-02-23 23:06:48 by AlisonH
Happiness yorkie lover xxx
A lot of people following your boy and still look out for him xxxxx
Sara
Admin - is there any chance of refreshing this page ? Please - I wouldn't want people to not think about teddy any longer ??? Thanks
Sara
Thank you alikat I really do hope so !
alikat
Sara, I can't imagine how that must feel, but just keep positive - you know there are lots of people scouring adverts and websites for Teddy and all the other missing dogs. Hope there is some good news soon.
Sara
Almost 2,months now without teddy - I still have my fingers and toes crossed the day will come that he is found .
Happiness yorkie lover xxx
Sara I'm so sorry it wasn't teddy , looks very like him x I will keep looking out for him on sites as too far away to help on the ground x
Sara
Sadly it's not teddy - milo has come over from Ireland and is a cross . Thank u alikat and thanks again happiness Yorker lover well spotted xx
alikat
Sara, I've got everything crossed for you this morning! Hope it is good news.
Sara
Thank you happiness Yorker lover . Looking into this - ringing the trust back at 9 in the morning . The markings of white to left and right of nose plus they say possible of being a cross - but I won't be convinced till have spoken to them . So much appreciation thank you again xx
Happiness yorkie lover xxx
I've emailed the pictures to admin to forward to you x facial markings look identical right down to the small white patch above his mouth x
Happiness yorkie lover xxx
Please look on dogs trust Canterbury a dog called milo reserved looks like teddy please check x
Sara
Thank you alikat- it's just shocking what people get up too - until I lost teddy I never had a clue that things were so bad xx
alikat
I've just been reading Lexi's story ( ID 80559) about how she was dyed and sold on Gumtree, but is now safely home thanks to this site and Facebook. Everyone please just keep sharing and spreading the word and Teddy will be found too.
Sara
Thank you copperM . I just taken a look . Thank you for looking but this isn't teddy - teddy isnt a cross - very similar in certain ways but the tail is wrong- well spotted and thanks again . Still no sign of Teddy
CopperM
www.homes4dogs.co.uk p6 today 'Scamp' looks similar to Teddy.

Emailed the rescue to prompt them to look at these details. Even if the chip has failed (they don't say Scamp is chipped) there are other features that would ID Teddy...Last edited: 2015-01-18 09:43:38 by CopperM
Sara
Hi ninnaf - teddy is 5 - defo not the ones today - he came from Hampshire originally but thanks for looking out .
ninnaf
Did you look at the right dog as there were 2 on there today one said grey and white
ninnaf
How old is teddy my dog look so much like him he was got in West Wickham his name is Ted also could be brothers hope you find him soon good luck
Sara
Thank you ninnaf it's not teddy - I contact the person and it's the wrong colour . Alikat - I will never give up ! I can't - I love him to much - I live in hope . This sight is incredible ! It really brings people together and I really believe we will find him ! X
alikat
Don't give up Sara, Teddy will turn up - such a cute little chap.
ninnaf
Look on dogs found shih tau found
Sara
Thank u all again - sadly the latest little lad with Basildon dog warden isn't teddy . Hopefully we will find him soon xx
Sara
Thank you will do
Dog WardenBasildon DW
I have sent a photo to the number ending in 2136, if you could respond to that number tomorrow as the people you spoke to tonight or our kennels do not have any details on the dog I have.he is not in kennels due to the injury he suffered.
Sara
We are following up the latest dog found - going by the pictures it could be teddy except teddy isn't entire - hasn't got a deformed front leg and has a micro chip but we are not ruling this out at all - so we are in touch with the people involved to visit tomorrow. Fingers crossed
Happiness yorkie lover xxx
81184 please check x I will txt owner x
ninnaf
Dog found in Basildon looks similar look on dogs found
Sara
Thanks dog warden - Millys mum - yes I have biggin hill covered . Sadly still no news as yet but fingers still crossed
Dog WardenBasildon DW
Milly's mum you are so right,I have found chips round the back of elbows and right up by the ear. I carry two different types of scanner with me, as on occassion they have not picked up chips before. Plus my vet scans as well as routine.
Dog WardenBasildon DW
Sara, no chip I am afraid, My lad has had a little bath and he has some black flecks running through his white chest. We have not been able to clean him up properly as he is badly injured, he is still with my vet at the moment but I will post photos as soon as he is well enough to pose to put your mind at rest.
Millys Mum
It would also be good for Darwin Vets at Biggin Hill to have one of Teddy's posters just in case Teddy has been taken further afield and also it's just 15 minutes car journey away from Shortlands.
Millys Mum
Meant to answer your question about Teddy's chip 'slipping' and yes microchips can migrate but vets and rescues would be aware of this and would scan all over the dog or cat's body, including their legs and often repeat the scan two or three times to make certain nothing has been missed.
Millys Mum
Sara - Thank you the updates as they are very useful and let others know how determined you are to get Teddy back home but I do feel certain that it won't be too long until you receive that long-awaited phone call. By what you said, it sounded as though the travellers were okay and helpful. As Ellejay has said (who unfortunately knows from personal experience) please speak to the travellers politely and in a non-accusing way. We know that there are decent folk amongst them and so just appeal to them to help you and make it clear that no questions will be asked and that all you are concerned about is getting Teddy back home. It may be worth a second visit to let them see how distraught you are and how much you are missing Teddy. I spoke to Kim in Rishi's Newsagents at the Park Langley shops this afternoon and we spoke about Teddy and so it's good to know that she is aware (she's also a dog owner) as so many customers (including many dogowners and dog lovers) visit their shop.Last edited: 2015-01-08 22:48:15 by Millys Mum
Safedog Crash Tested Car CratesBaggy Dog
That's good to hear Sara. At least with boys it's obvious that they've been neutered, so people can't use him as a stud. Yes, do stay positive. Last year we were involved with helping local dog Minnie. The owner took the week of work and cycled round the area with posters and flyers. He was rewarded with a call to say she'd been spotted on a golf course.
Sara
Hello ellejay - thank you will sort all of those out . I'm staying positive and will never give up x
Sara
For the dog warden - yes teddy definitely been done - neutered or spayed whatever happens to boys . Thank u fingers crossed - possible the chip slipped ?
Safedog Crash Tested Car CratesBaggy Dog
Aww, was hoping for good news today. I'll pop a poster into Eden Park vet this morning. Ellejay's right about getting them into all the other vets - again, makes it more personal if you take them in personally rather than emailing them.
ellejay
How were the travellers with you Sara ? Shame no news, but the more the word is spread around the quicker someone will notice him. Get one in every vet clinic you can think of. We all know dogs can travel when missing, so pop a poster in vets outside of beckenham and bromley, try the 2 big vets in addiscombe, try Eden park vets, Bickley, petra wood etc... Also ring around dog groomers, go on yell.com and search groomers all round bromley area..you never know if someone had taken him to get washed. Have you informed pets at home in Sydenham, purley way... Get a poster in their stores. Hang on in there and stay strong.. I know it's hard trust me I been through it, but we got our boy back and you will too xx
Dog WardenBasildon DW
Hi sara, can you confirm that Teddy is neutered please. It says he is spayed but I just want to double check. I have picked up a male shih tzu that looks very similar to Teddy. My boy is entire, no chip found but re-scanning tomorrow at the vets with their scanner..
alikat
Sara, you're doing all you can to find your cute little boy. I'm quite sure that someone will have him and it will be a question of waiting patiently until he is taken to a vet or somewhere he will be scanned for a microchip. With all the shares on Facebook etc. you can make Teddy "too hot to handle" and he may ust turn up... whoever has him may have also thought of using him for breeding, but they'll soon find out that these bits are missing too. Don't ever give up hope and keep on doing what you are doing. xx
Sara
Sadly no joy - but on a positive note loads of nice people all helpful and smothered the area in lost posters . Thanks again all
ellejay
If you do get to see him and it is him, they will probally lie out of their teeth, I have had a few run ins with travellers before regarding missing dogs, so it is vital you inform police. But if you do manage to speak to one of them play it cool and act nicely. If you go in guns blazing you won't get anywhere. You have to point out there are family members completly distraught that he is missing and need him home. I know of a few cases where owners have said dog is on medication and needs his daily meds.. They tend to not want them then. Ask police before you go what questions are best to ask. Be forceful with the police, tell them you need their help... I wish I could come up with you but am working, good luck but be careful.Also pay money if you have too, I know it's not right but if it means getting him home safe and away from them it's a small price to pay.Last edited: 2015-01-07 00:17:59 by ellejay
Sara
Thank you happiness yorkie lover xx
Sara
Thank you - a few of us going ( all female ) - not looking forward to it but I have to go - I will give info as soon as I can - but please remember teddy not found yet - thank you all again - great tips ellejay - thank you
Happiness yorkie lover xxx
Good luck tomorrow xxx will be thinking of you xxxxxx
ellejay
Sara be careful tomorrow . Take extra back up so they can sit back afar and wait for outcome. When our boy was taken he was put up for sale on gumtree, the people who had him were not very nice people who lived In squalor of a house, but we took 6 other family members who sat in cars round a side road incase things got nasty . Unfortunatly for us the police didn't help us at all, but if you say it's the travellers site DO inform police and say you are going there and would like back up as you think they have your dog.... Fingers crossed its s good outcome.
Sara
I have contacted all the rescue centres and went to battersea today - I received a phone call today to say that a shuh tzu matching teddy - been up there but could see nothing and of course a wall of silence and a get away from here finger . It's the permanent travellers site on layhams road west Wickham . Going again tomorrow first thing with a friend any tips on how to get through to these people ?
Safedog Crash Tested Car CratesBaggy Dog
It's certainly worth visiting the rescue centres. Have you had any sightings at all yet?
Sara
Teddy still missing - been told today by the Bromley dog wardens that battersea does not check for microchips !! Find this very shocking for such a major rescue home
Sara
Thank you alikat - great advice
alikat
Sara, my friend has a Shi Tzu and they are quite tough little dogs. Added to that they have very appealing faces that few can resist. Hopefully someone has him safe and will get him scanned very soon. As soon as you get a sighting, may I suggest using Jenny and Tiga (http://www.k9tracker.co.uk/) as they are absolutely brilliant at tracking down missing dogs. Now that you are on this site, you'd be amazed how far Teddy's image will get shared.Last edited: 2015-01-04 17:18:38 by alikat
Sara
Thank you Ellejay kind words mean a lot - I have been out all day increasing the area of posters etc but I will go to beckenham place park tomorrow - thank you for that . Appreciate your efforts too if word can get around a bit quicker . He already is getting around Facebook and is on gum tree - tbh I didn't no about preloved so I will take a look . Thanks again Sara
Safedog Crash Tested Car CratesBaggy Dog
Only just seen this (via FB as Ellejay is a friend). As others have said, postering is definitely the way to go. Also when you get the business cards then give them out to everyone you see - not just dog owners. When we were searching for my sister's missing cat last year we accosted everyone we saw. My nieces were a little embarrassed to start with, but we got chatting to most people who were sympathetic and promised to look out for Tinkie (who was reunited!) - if people meet you then they'll remember a real family missing their dog. Shame that he slipped his collar - will be hard for people to get hold of him - but at least if they have a card they can call you straightaway and you can turn up with a slip lead for him. Good luck, hoping he's home soon.
Sara
Thank you Ellejay kind words mean a lot - I have been out all day increasing the area of posters etc but I will go to beckenham place park tomorrow - thank you for that . Appreciate your efforts too if word can get around a bit quicker . He already is getting around Facebook and is on gum tree - tbh I didn't no about preloved so I will take a look . Thanks again Sara
Sara
Thanks again for all your continued support teddy still missing . Alikat sadly we didn't no about this site . Millys mum - his regular place for walks was Kelsey park been there loads of times since . I have ordered some business size cards - also been into the pub as suggested - also been out today and put up another 50 plus leaflets . I have been to queens mead several times and had a good look around the river area but still nothing but thank you for the great tips - hopefully with the routines etc getting back to normal for that one phone call .
alikat
Such a shame there was a 10 day delay between Teddy going missing and his being registered on here, but at least he is microchipped. I hope he will be found soon.
ellejay
So sorry just seen this, I am local also so will keep my eys peeled and spread the word. I have many dog owner friends who go walking round near short lands so will inform them.
Have you been checking the free ad sites like gumtree and preloved incase someone has put him on there as found ,?

Get posters up around local parks as he could be hiding during day and come out at night. Get posters up in beckenham place park as that's large enough for a dog to hide. The more posters everywhere the better chance of him being found they really are key to get him home safe and sound. Do you have Facebook ? If yes get a page made for him and we can share it around, make more people aware.

I will do my very best to make him known in beckenham, let's get him to hot to handle so if anyone does have him it will be hard to keep him xx
Millys Mum
Sara - hopefully now with Christmas and New Year behind us, people will be getting back to their normal routines and you will receive that oh so important call. Where is Teddy normally walked? You've probably already done it, but make sure you check out Queen's Mead Recreation Ground near Shortlands station and the Shortlands parade of shops. And especially check all along the culverted River Ravensbourne that runs through the park. Also Baggy Dog, another of our Helpers advises that you produce business card sized details and contact numbers. That way, when someone sees Teddy or hears of someone who has recently acquired a small dog, they will have your telephone numbers to hand, rather than having to return to one of Teddy's missing posters. Also, you could ask the Jolly Woodman pub in Chancery Lane, Beckenham to display a poster as it's a very dog-friendly pub and the family, who run it, very nice. Obviously I don't know how many posters you have put up but we normally suggest 100 for starters and more, if possible. Good Luck for this weekend.
Sara
Millys Mum and Jean- i have contacted SDK it was the first call we made on the 22nd DEcember. i have popped a lost poster in and they should have displayed this as it is teddys vet anyway but i will pop in again to check thay have done this . Sadly but thank you for the link but this isnt teddy. thank you anyway we really do appreciate the help. sara
Jean
got this on my wall, 30th Dec, just found it again, https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10200420864442228&set=a.2482856968825.67901.1774644341&type=1
Millys Mum
I'm so sorry to hear that Teddy is still missing. I live local to you (close to the Chinese Garage) and so will keep my eyes peeled and ears open. I presume you have contacted SDK Environmental, Bromley Council's contracted-out dog warden service. Also all local vets, including Foxgrove Road (who may also be Teddy's vet). They offer 24/7 emergency cover and are always happy to display a poster. I saw Teddy's Missing Poster in the newsagents in the Park Langley parade, which will be seen by local people, dog-owners and park users.
Sara
Thank you to all for helping us to try finding our Teddy - ive never had such a broken heart so i really do appreciate all the help. 1951BONNY thank you for the link but sadly it isnt teddy.SaraLast edited: 2015-01-01 21:29:50 by Sara
Di
Thanks, Happiness - will continue to watch out for Teddy - let's hope he's found soon
Happiness yorkie lover xxx
Teddy still missing x owner confirmed via txt x
Happiness yorkie lover xxx
Have txt number above to see if teddy is still missing x
Di
There was a dog found in BR2 (looked like Teddy from the photo). Finder re-united the found dog with owner - I asked if it was Teddy, but finder said " the owner (by pure chance) was walking round to all the open vets to see if they had seen him, and came in while I had him in there to search for a chip" ... so not too sure if this was a match or if Teddy is still missing.

I tried to call contact number above, but just ringing out
Bella
Shared London… x
1951BONNY
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10200420864442228&set=a.2482856968825.67901.1774644341&type=1 is this teddy?please copy and paste
1951BONNY
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10200420864442228&set=a.2482856968825.67901.1774644341&type=1IS THIS TEDDY COPY AND PASTE TO VEIW
Gino
Alerts sent to helpers in BR1-4.

Drone SAR

Drone SAR UK FREE SERVICE
To Connect on Facebook

Click Here

*The Link Will Take You to the Genuine Group, it's completely FREE don't fall for fake groups trying to charge.*

Please donate

All donations go towards running the website, maintaining the helpline and keeping DogLost free to all dog owners!

DONATE NOW

Contact us

New Twitter/X

This is the new GENUINE X account for DogLost.

New DOG SEARCH LOCATOR

Our Partners, PetDatabase.com have created a new Lost and Found Pet Locator. Enter a postcode, choose distance radius, status, species and gender to search

SEARCH NOW