Reunited: BLACK Cocker Spaniel Male

  • Dog ID 81843
  • Status Reunited
  • Registered 23 Jan 2015
  • Name SAMPSON STOLEN
  • Gender & Breed Male Cocker Spaniel
  • Age Adult
  • Colour BLACK
  • Marks & Scars WHITE DIAMOND TUFT ON CHEST SMALL WHITE SMUDGED MARK ABOVE TOP LIP
  • Tagged No
  • Microchipped Yes
  • Tattooed Unknown
  • Date Lost 22 Jan 2015
  • Where Lost PRIORY ROAD BILSINGTON ASHFORD KENT
  • Lost In Region South East
  • Lost In Post Area TN25
  • Date Found 11 Mar 2015
  • Date Reunited 11 Mar 2015
  • Other Info CRN KENT POLICE ZY/2879/15 reward offered for safe return
  • Listed By Pat
  • Views 18371
  • SAMPSON STOLENPoster Image
  • SAMPSON STOLENExtra Image

 

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DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator
This is yet another problem that police have to contend with when they try to bring criminals to justice....x posted from FB Find Sampson the Spaniel
...''The police in all due respect really really were good and the wanted to take it to crown but it was the court/ judge that , in our opinion was disgusting , the police helped and tried do hard , they are disgusted as we are ... Words fail me ... When will have the same law for all !!!!!!!!! X....''
Veronica
further info found on RSPCA Tameside and Glossop facebook page. Wasn't sure whether to post here or not but it's already in the public forum. I wonder if anyone else got their dogs back.

"Do u all remember Sampson who was stolen. I am absolutely speechless at the phone call I have had off his owner Pat today. The scumbags who stole him got away with it they didn't even get tried lack of bloody evidence. The police who have been fantastic with Sampson's family found Sampson n another doggie who were both chipped, they were locked in cages off the scum who stole them. We have kept this quiet all this time. We have since found out there were 2 other dogs in cages too but weren't chipped n don't know wat dogs they were frown emoticon also there are lots of other dogs there that could possibly be stolen. I am shaking with anger. Something needs to be done about this, they will just carry on stealing our much loved furbies especially if they aren't even getting punished for the babies they have been caught with. I really don't believe this. But still happy Sampson is back home. This has taken a big affect on Sampson he's still under vet treatment n has to go to the groomers every week coz of how bad his skin is now from the conditions he bin kept in poor baby n also is still very timid n scared XXXX"Last edited: 2015-04-13 21:10:21 by Veronica
allimac
Brilliant
DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West
CROSS POSTED update:

Omg !!! I still can't believe it !! We have our boy home !! 😀😀😀😀 two months after he was stolen !!!!! I simply can't explain how happy we are !!! Thank you , thank you , thank you to each and everyone of you for everything you have done and the support you have given us !! It was so nice to know we were not on our own !! Such wonderful kind support !! Thank you everyone !!! And hope for everyone that there little pooches and cats will be home with you all soon !! We are here and will never stop supporting !!!! Xxxxxx
DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West
Great to see SAMPSON back home where he belongs.

WELL DONE and THANK YOU to everyone who made this possible.

ClaireBearG another great video that brought many a tear to anyone who watched it. LOL fantastic to see the media coverage and you getting a mention, can I have your autograph please? xxx
HeidiK
So pleased he is home! Stay safe Sampson!Last edited: 2015-03-13 20:21:51 by HeidiK
Unknown
Well done all. Stay safe now Samson
Pat
Thankyou so much to everyone who shared and commented we are so happy to have Sampson home.xxx
digbysmum
Brilliant. Love happy endings. Welcome home gorgeous Sampson - stay very safe now. Well done to all involved xxx
skyninchar
so happy to see a family will be a complete unit again, welcome home sampson, was millie on doglost? x
Unknown
Fantastic xxx
Unknown
The fact that Sampson was found is the result of the long-standing relationship DogLost has with the Kent Police and the procedures put into place when search warrants are executed for other matters.
Jenny & Tiga k9tracker
Hooray - read the story in your local paper, it might make you feel better that someone has been arrested.
Jenny & Tiga k9tracker
Brilliant news and well done Kent Police - let's hope the man arrested gets his just reward. Yes Sampson was found with Millie also stolen. So pleased for the owners of both Millie and Sampson.
Unknown
Some deatils of how he was found
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/owners-joy-as-missing-dog-33341/
slabcabbage
Great news !
Welshie
Brilliant news x
DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.
Great news!
Hoonay
Please will someone let us know how he was found at some stage? Am local to Sampson and we're all keeping our dogs under lock and key - same with Millie who was also found yesterday. If there's more news about how they were found, so we can be on high alert, that would be great. So happy for both families!
DogLostClaire Gresty - Area Co-ordinator & Police Liaison - North West
Just had this text from Pat:

Thankyou he has just been to vet very under weight. mites in his ears matted and flea ridden but booked in for grooming etc this afternoon ,he also has lots of cuts where he has been scratching but wagging his tail and happy,We will soon get him right, I will keep you updated xxxx
Rose
Brilliant news x
Jaycey
Wonderful news!..Welcome home Sampson...Stay safe lovely boy :-) xx
Hoonay
I am so, so, so, so happy for the owners and for Sampson! This story moved me so much! Welcome home!
ClaireC
Another great to read update. Welcome home lovely boy to your rightful home and owner. Stay safe and close xx
DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator
Great news i wonder if found in same area as Millie also reunited yesterday by Kent police.
Unknown
welcome home Sampson, so pleased for you and your family that you are back where you belong xx
Debbie
well done everyone Sampson you stay with your mommy now boy where you belong xx
G
I cant stop grinning, such fantastic news for such a lovely family. Welcome home Sam.
skyninchar
so glad that sampson and his family are once again a unit, hope hes well, happy days xxxx
DogLostSharon - Social Media Volunteer
So happy he is safe. Welcome home Sampson. X
Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex
Fantastic news! So glad for Sampson's family .. all their hard work has paid off. Hope we will get an update as to how he was found and how he is.
Welcome home Sampson!
AlisonH
Brilliant news. So pleased Samson is safely back home.
Unknown
brilliant news, can we know how he got back home? where was he found?
Maggie
Brilliant news!! So glad he is back home where he belongs

Welcome home gorgeous xx
Elaine Tinker and Hemps mum
I am so pleased you have Sampson home safely. My two girls Tinker and Hemp 71080 and 71081 were stolen almost 9 months ago, they are still missing. Please look out for them both. Thank you xxxx
Archsuzanne
So very happy he has been found , lots of cuddles now xxxx
DogLostMillypod (Chris) - Administrative Volunteer
YAY Fantastic news:)) Well done to everyone involved in making Sampson to Hot.
Well done ClaireBear your videos are so lovely and certainly got lots of publicity. Welcome home gorgeous Sampson.xxx
DogLostClaire Gresty - Area Co-ordinator & Police Liaison - North West
Soooooo happy gorgeous Sampson has been found safe, welcome home gorgeous boy xxxx
Unknown
just in case - could you please check the dog on http://leighdogsandcatshome.co.uk/gpage2.html
G
Excellent Claire - well impressed with your video of Sam
DogLostNicky - Area Co-ordinator London, Home Counties & Police Liaison
Fantastic youtube video Claire - shared
DogLostRiverlady
@kentonline tweeted to us so we have ReTweeted + circulated you tube vid ....also SAMPSON Black Cocker Spaniel STOLEN http://bit.ly/1HdfpkP #BILSINGTON #ASHFORD #KENT #TN25 http://youtu.be/Q5aiO0_waa8 Plz RT
DogLostClaire Gresty - Area Co-ordinator & Police Liaison - North West
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/he-is-my-sunshine-and-33058/
Unknown
Kat the photo is just a stock image but someone has said if you email he will send you a photo xx
DogLostClaire Gresty - Area Co-ordinator & Police Liaison - North West
I have made a video for Sampson - here is the link x

http://youtu.be/Q5aiO0_waa8
Kat
Black Cocker Spaniel on Gumtree £100. St helens. Can't see the white lip though. http://www.gumtree.com/p/dogs/cocker-spaniel-for-sale/1102976146
G
thanks Kamila for keeping a lookout for Sampson.
Kamila
Could it be him? http://www.doglost.co.uk/dog-blog.php?dogId=83568#.VPNnhHysXSV oh sorry its a female just noticed :(
Last edited: 2015-03-01 19:32:32 by Kamila
G
Thankyou for your message about Countrymans, I have passed this on to Sampsons family.
Last edited: 2015-02-26 21:21:08 by G
Mollychops
Sampson is featured in todays Countrymans Weekly
G
Hi CG thanks for looking out for Sampson and the owner is aware of this and has been in touch with the Dog warden. We really appreciate your help in the search for Sam thankyou again.
CG
Sorry link didn't work

https://www.facebook.com/groups/227656023989200/permalink/787143518040445/
CG
https://www.facebook.com/groups/227656023989200/permalink/787143518040445/

Please check
Jean
15 miles away...
http://www.animalwardens.co.uk/lost-found-dogs-search?sobi2Task=sobi2Details&catid&sobi2Id=93185
sophiesuds
Just a word of advice, please be aware that dog thieves are more than capable and have been known to dye the White bits of dogs, so please check out adverts which have solid black dogs too. Also adverts online don't always use the actual photo of the dog can be a googled picture. Wouldn't want you to miss the chance of finding him.
DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.
Admin mistake....alerts were meant to be sent out for Beau MK3...NOW DONE.
PAW
Is there any more info re the possible sighting in Da6 - which appears to be the area of Bexleyheath
I have added the info to my post I have going on fb re Sampson
Lots of contacts in the area - if more is known
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=909524442401831&set=a.101662736521343.3750.100000328510890&type=1
DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.
Possible sighting DA6...alerts sent out to helpers in Da1,2,5,6,7,8,14,15,16,17.
PAW
Pat I will message you via fb with a pic - see if I can help
Pat
Really need help I just can not see any symbol on my poster?
G
Pat - if you look near Sams poster you will see a square with the F(facebook) symbol with a blue background. Click on that you then have options to share on your facebook of someone elses.
Pat
WHERE II SHARE BUTTON?
G
Thanks jenlwal, this has been checked out and is sadly not Sampson. We really appreciate your help and thankyou for keeping a look out for him.
jenlwal
Worth checking this one out on SPOTTED PETS
https://www.facebook.com/spottedpets/photos/a.1522578954625070.1073741829.1519963194886646/1584740538408911/?type=1&theater
G
Thanks Fergal' Servant they are aware of 82502 and looking into this dog . Thankyou for your support.
DogLostFergal - Area Volunteer - Cornwall
You are probably checking but 82502 has a white smudge about the lip.

Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1537861656475714&set=gm.10152796876227955&type=1&theater
G
Thanks Karen its very kind of you to be keeping a look out for Samson.
Karen
Hi, probably nothing but I would rather tell you just in case. On Preloved cocker spaniels for sale - page 4, there is a black male cocker spaniel for sale. Advert as follows: Description

Cocker spaniel for sale, black boy, five months old, wormed and vaccinated up to date. He will make a very good working dog or pet, good with children and other dogs, nearly house trained, very friendly loving dog needs of a good home. £500. Can't see a white marking, but not a very clear photo. Advert location Ashford, Kent. Best wishes Karen
Pat
Thank you so much for offer you are very kind but we have searched over there many times and nothing at all,We know now Sam was stolen.We are so desperate and feel so helpless.Thankyou for caring.

steph
I dont live that far away from here if you want to arrange a search party I would be happy to help
steph
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10205042349809832&set=a.3440125373295.303072.1575365722&type=1 could same dog but a long way away.
G
Message from Sampsons Mum .." We have been searching woods and fields in the Great Chart. Tenterden area as a dog was spotted running scared that was a cocker ( they think ) but nothing .I have been out after work doing that together with flooding as many places as I can with posters , we have checked in with all the vets , kennels etc daily ... Still nothing . Bless him. We will never stop until he is home with us we love him so much ..We are so very grateful and appreciate everyones help so much x"
rosie
Looks very similar same white on top lip
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10205549080188594&set=a.3339623651634.163730.1299952959&type=1
G
Thankyou for the information I have alerted the owner. Please keep sharing and making everyone aware of Sampson. Thankyou for your support.x
Jean
petslocated have one found same day RH15 you may want to eliminate
Pets Located Reference: RH0028295
Unknown
please check this one out looks very much like him .....https://www.facebook.com/150705978347681/photos/a.150825921669020.40050.150705978347681/774183849333221/?type=1
Captain
So sorry Sampson is still missing. Have shared to a number of lost and found pet groups and am tweeting for him with hashtag #HelpFindSampson Really hope he is soon safely back home x
Unknown
sorry just read he has been reunited but will keep looking hope he is home very soon xx
Unknown
please check out photo not very clear but says very friendly https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10205718163294571&set=pcb.813351675368301&type=1&theater
G
Message from Suzanne (Sampsons mum) PLEASE PLEASE help find our boy ,a black cocker spaniel with a splash of white on his chest and a snip of white above his lip .. Last seen in our back garden in Bilsington !! ( when he was let out for a wee) we are desperate , we are all in bits frown emoticon
Reward offered for his safe return , just really want our boy back frown emoticon please help .. Thankyou to everyone for their help xx
PAW
CG - the ad appears to be taken down - but the owner Suzanne did rule one out on Gumtree that was being advertised in Antrim yesterday - she is very grateful of any reports to check - better to eliminate than to ignore :-)
CG
http://www.gumtree.com/p/dogs/free-to-good-home/1098125787

Please check urgently




Unknown
Have you contacted all the vets and dog wardens in the area?Get lots of posters out where he went missing , hope hes home soon x
Unknown
Sharing on the Cocker FB pages
Barney 'n' Ozzie's mum
Keep going back to where you last saw him. It's amazing how many return to the spot where they last saw their owner. Leave an item of clothing with your scent on it there. Best of luck x
Pat
To Tobys Mum,he went missing from home he did not have a collar on but is microchipped.Thankyou for your concern we are frantic now and cant concentrate on anything just need him home.xxx
Tobys Mum
Pat....was he lost on a walk &did he have a lead or harness on or did he go missing from home? xx
Gino
Alerts sent to helpers in TN25,26,29. CT21.
Pat
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