Reunited: Blue Merle Sheltie Male

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2015-06-15 21:14 DogLostBobble - Area Co-ordinator - Somerset & East Sussex

Lovely reunited photo, not more channel tunnel adventures please Ricky x

2015-06-15 11:40 DogLostShelties Mum - Area Volunteer, Kent

Lovely photo, such a little sweetheart.

2015-06-14 16:59 Kit'sMum

Good job, everybody, this was a difficult rescue. Let us know the details. Thanks

2015-06-14 14:21 Unknown

Such wonderful news xxx

2015-06-14 13:24 ClaireC

Two gorgeous boys make for one happy photo! Xx

2015-06-14 11:08 Goldenfrodo

Brilliant news x I'm so pleased this gorgeous boy is now safe x

2015-06-13 23:57 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

FANTASTIC NEWS to see the gorgeous RICKY back in his owners arms.

BRILLIANT TEAM WORK by all involved. Have updated the photo and added them BLUE words we all love to see.

WELCOME HOME gorgeous RICKY sending you lots of hugs and cuddles. xxx

2015-06-13 21:25 DogLostShelties Mum - Area Volunteer, Kent

Over the moon to see him reunited. We're all feeling emotional over this boy. x

2015-06-13 18:44 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Tx! Brilliant photo and so quick....

2015-06-13 18:32 sheltielover

Wonderful photograph of love and joy. The proof of a lot of very hard dedication on the part of everybody concerned.

Last edited: 2015-06-13 18:33:03 by sheltielover

2015-06-13 18:28 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

I have just added the reunited photo .. you may have to refresh the page to see it.
Hope you both have a long rest, you both deserve it!

2015-06-13 17:48 ClaireC

So relieved to see Ricky safe and back in welcome and open arms. Stay safe handsome boy xx

2015-06-13 17:29 DogLostMax - Area Co-ordinator - Cornwall & Area Volunteer - Durham & Ireland

What great news, am thrilled for owners :)

2015-06-13 17:28 sheltielover

So very glad that Ricky is safe - Team Ricky have done a fantastic job out there. Now stay safe Ricky, you have made yourself so well known - and loved - I know tears of joy have been shed by so many people today at the wonderful news.

2015-06-13 17:15 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Excellent news! just phoned the breeder who wants to say a big thank you to all you dog lovers out there for your amazing support...and yes did ask for a reunited photo!....

2015-06-13 16:57 Jenny & Tiga k9tracker

That was an eventful drive back from tracking in Cornwall - having to keep stopping to take calls from Emilio & Debbie and so so pleased to get the last call from you both with the fabulous news that you had Emilio in your arms. I will let you both update with the story of the last couple of hours and so pleased that Ricky played ball saving me a trip through the tunnel!
Thanks for the heads up Clarkey!

Last edited: 2015-06-13 19:10:25 by Jenny & Tiga k9tracker

2015-06-13 16:47 Fiona

Wonderful news, well done

2015-06-13 16:40 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

Hoping fr full story from
Emilio when has come back to earth and has time to send.

2015-06-13 16:33 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

sorry Debbie missed your calls ...ALL OFF THEM picked up voice mail left..could hear the emotion in your voice. a very happy outcome so pleased we were able to help if only from the other side of the pond!!

2015-06-13 16:27 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

yes could'nt wait to get home and update- was out having lunch with friends. Its great news. so pleased for them.

2015-06-13 16:22 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

UPDATE fm Debbie:
"OMG I CANT STOP CRYING WE HAVE RICKY BACK EMILIO HAS HIM IN HIS ARMS HE IS 100% OK THE BEST NEWS EVER!!!!! Thank u thank u for everyone's support and advise it's been overwhelming it's amazing how we all pull together for our love of dogs I thank you all I'm sure the boys are beside themselves with joy!!!" and another post
"Ricky is Found and Safe in Emilios arms Thank you all so much.."

2015-06-13 12:40 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

Emilio will keep in contact and let me know if any more sightings.

2015-06-13 11:03 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

Nothing as yet text this morning .

2015-06-13 10:51 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Keep checking in for any updates...

2015-06-12 19:27 Red Alert

Hoping he is back with owner soon. Keeping everything crossed.

2015-06-12 19:00 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

TEXT!!Ricky is coming back towards offices to the bins. owner on way with clothing around the placehoping he will find them and stay. Owner is an experienced dog breeder and will have other dogs with him - he knows the breed and not to push him.( Must remember time in France is + one hour to uk)

2015-06-12 17:53 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Tx for update!

2015-06-12 17:43 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

Latest update was this: Rick was spotted at 3.30 french time and looks fine.They know the area he is in lets hope will have him soon thanks to everyone for help and support it means so much to us

2015-06-12 17:23 Kit'sMum

I also live in France but in the South, nevertheless will share on my FB page. Remember that he is likely to go back to where he was lost from. Good luck and keep us posted.

2015-06-12 17:22 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Keep checking for more info...

2015-06-12 17:17 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

No updates all gone quiet. Maybe tired and found a resting place or food and water source? Hope that around dusk he may be seen again.

2015-06-12 16:55 Unknown

All xd here too

2015-06-12 16:20 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

I have just found the post that has been shared by someone that includes Ricky's microchip number. I have msgd him to ask him to remove it for security reasons.

Last edited: 2015-06-12 16:21:55 by Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

2015-06-12 15:07 DogLostShelties Mum - Area Volunteer, Kent

Everything's crossed he doesn't move on. A busy area at Eurotennel and approach roads. It is a softly approcah and even better if you sit on the ground to try and coax him with treats. Sounds as if there's some good help in place over there.

2015-06-12 13:39 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

There has been afew sightings but as soon as get there he is gone. I have already emailed about triangle mapping and suggested scenting with pilchards in old tights dragged along the ground to keep him in one area. Not to approach suddenly better to throw food wait see if he comes towards and keep throwing food till gets near. Also to have slip leads ay the ready

2015-06-12 13:26 Esther

Fingers and paws crossed

2015-06-12 12:40 Shelagh

Good luck guys hope you get him

2015-06-12 12:06 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Paws crossed here...

2015-06-12 11:24 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

Just seen that too! Sounds like they have a good chance of catching him. Got everything crossed for him and them.

2015-06-12 11:11 sheltielover

Debbie's Facebook post just now. Just had a call from a lady at the euro tunnel offices saying that Ricky is quite happily wandering around Emilio and gang are on their way!! Keep your fingers crossed everyone - Emilio is there now with the other dogs

2015-06-12 10:59 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

Info from breeder-Ricky is 12 months old

2015-06-12 10:30 Stephanie D.

Good idea Skywalker. I sent them a message with a link to the french alert page

2015-06-12 10:19 Unknown

Are Citie Europe (the shopping centre next to the Tunnel aware)? Rubbish would be a food source for him?

2015-06-12 10:11 WILDCARD

I live in France too but not in this area. I have shared with my French contacts and on FB French animal pages and will keep sharing every day for you. I truly hope you find him and quickly bless him he will be scared. Prayers for him too.

2015-06-12 08:36 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Thank you Stephanie D.

2015-06-12 08:33 Stephanie D.

Hello! I'm French. I have just sent the alert to all my contacts in France, some of which have contacts amongst the custom services in Calais.

Also, I've checked the french alert page and it says that Ricky is NOT chipped. I'll send a message for them to change the information. EDIT: I've just noticed, it's already been noted in the comments on the page.

If you need anything, don't hesitate to ask.

Last edited: 2015-06-12 08:42:05 by Stephanie D.

2015-06-12 08:13 Unknown

The post with the chip number is on pet alert 62, post by a robert tapson

2015-06-12 07:54 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

Message on french site (Far too long to put here but basically giving phone number email for found lost dogs. stating they are kept for 8 days.Then giving local advice on areas to search and poster saying not everyone has internet so get posters out. Giving extensive ideas where to go etc

2015-06-12 07:33 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

Rickey is microchipped and if a sheltie is found ( cant think wuld be many running loose in the area) then petlog have relevant contact details. I have asked for exact age awaiting reply but in meantime young adult ( as listed) is under 2 years of age.
A friend travelling is searching area with his own sheltie and both dogs knew each other well.
Breeder whose number is on site is the best contact as she is gathering all information and in contact with searchers in France

2015-06-12 02:37 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

I'm sure CJ or someone will answer your questions in the morning Wendy Godber. Last seen at BonJour Service Station just over from arrivals .. this is the link to his French alert page http://www.chien-perdu.org/128058
Someone has posted some advice on there. Google translation "Although it is an English chip phone still has the Kennel Club in France, we never know if a person's report; good luck.
Quickly tell Canine Power Plant 0810 778 778 and have at the same time verify your details. If it is not identified quickly going SEE ON SITE at the pound and even spa if you called them"

Last edited: 2015-06-12 03:13:23 by Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

2015-06-12 01:28 Wendy Godber

I have shared on pet Alert 59! I only have the info shared on here to hand, but they are asking for more info, not specific microchip numbers but what would help them with their search! Pls can someone give more info to help this dog be found and safe again. Wx

2015-06-12 01:19 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

skywalker99: Which Pet Alert page have you seen this on please?
I have only posted on Pet Alert Pas-de-Calais 62 and I have looked to see if the microchip number has been put on the post. The only numbers I can see are that of the owner Emilio and Debbie. Someone has asked for the number to be added but it has not been as far as I can see.
As CJ says the microchip number remains confidential on all Doglost pages and no-one would/should pass that info on.
Pet Alert Pas-de-Calais 62 have asked for more details and I have suggested that they ask on this page so their questions can be answered by owners or CJ.

http://www.thegoodlifefrance.com/tips-to-help-you-find-your-lost-dog-in-france/ This page has some info that may be helpful.

2015-06-11 22:02 Wendy Godber

https://www.facebook.com/Pet.Alert.Fr.59/photos/a.788867787859436.1073741849.350497168363169/877009145711966/?type=1&comment_id=877012975711583&ref=notif&notif_t=photo_comment I have in Pet Alert Nord 59

2015-06-11 21:54 Wendy Godber

CAN SOMEONE GIVE ME INFORMATION ASAP PLEASE? I am in comunication with the local 'doglost' as would be here..... But need to give more info!
Yes, I need some information is identified ? they are still the owners ?
How Old is he? Does he have a chip to identify him? Where and who are the owners of the dog?
They have put the info and photo I sent already on the site, if you can let me know the rest I will send it in. Thx Wendy #findukdogs Wxx

Last edited: 2015-06-11 21:55:35 by Wendy Godber

2015-06-11 21:34 Unknown

One of the people who has xposted Ricky's details to pet alert has put his chip number in the posts/comments. They need to remove it

2015-06-11 20:55 pixies peeps

On debbies page a post on the thread says"last seen at BonJour service station just over from arrivals" This is debbies page https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153306644389020&set=a.160417919019.114575.838664019&type=1&fref=nf&pnref=story

2015-06-11 20:52 sheltielover

It is the first service station on the left hand side of the road after leaving the tunnel in France - on all Debbie's Facebook messages - she is now in France after leaving the tunnel 1hr ago.

2015-06-11 20:15 Wendy Godber

I have shared with the British Agility Team, they are CP, but posted on Agility Europe too, they say please contact They must call here and register
https://www.i-cad.fr/index.php
The french microchip central.
If the dog is find veterinary, police and else organisation will call them with the microchip number

Last edited: 2015-06-11 20:17:58 by Wendy Godber

2015-06-11 19:43 PAW

I have asked re pinpointing the 'service station' - there are a few fuel stations just want to clarify for anyone who maybe travelling and has seen the fb posts

2015-06-11 19:35 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Thanks ladies! you are all doing an amazing job!

2015-06-11 19:25 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

i saw that and already messaged them that it is incorrect and he is chipped. i told them registered details with petlogUK so if found they have contact details. I did not supple the number as i cannot see that it is masked ( like it is on doglost) only admin and registered person who puts on site can see it.

2015-06-11 18:53 Unknown

He has already been xposted there several times but reading the comments they want someone to email them, also the person who xposted his chip number needs to take it off for security reasons. There is also a Sangatte bleriot-plage facebook group, someone should add him there as tunnel v close to Sangatte.

2015-06-11 18:48 sheltielover

Is it possible for someone to add him to Pets Alert France Calais area - I have been trying to do so all afternoon and not been successful.

2015-06-11 18:33 Aimees mum

I missed that CJ! I've just taken a look at his page as it says he isn't microchipped (une puce électronique is French for microchip) but he wouldn't have got through customs without a chip. It may also be worth adding him to this site http://www.leboncoin.fr/annonces/offres/nord_pas_de_calais/?f=a&th=1&q=chien (the French equivalent of Gum Tree)

2015-06-11 18:31 PAW

I have found a map of service stations around Calais - are you able to pinpoint the one https://www.google.co.uk/maps/search/service+stations+near+Calais,+France/@50.9501552,1.8013215,12z

2015-06-11 17:48 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

Thanks Aimees mum scroll down 4 posts already on with reference number.

2015-06-11 16:32 Aimees mum

This is the French equivalent of Dog Lost http://www.chien-perdu.org/

2015-06-11 15:46 Helen

Hi so sorry to hear that you have lost your dog, it happened to us and he was missing for 4 days but did come back so don't lose hope. I spoke to my sister who is a customs officer French side and she recommended contacting DEFRA who may be able to help with contacting animal welfare in France. Good luck

2015-06-11 15:38 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

Lots of people offering to help. Hope sightings and discovered before it gets too dark.

2015-06-11 15:22 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

http://www.chien-perdu.org/128058

2015-06-11 14:10 DogLostMax - Area Co-ordinator - Cornwall & Area Volunteer - Durham & Ireland

Have shared on fb, as have got relatives over there. Not in North, but they can share to friends.

2015-06-11 14:01 sheltielover

Facebook states - flying there now. Also sent message to one of Eddie Stobart staff to alert their drivers.

2015-06-11 13:53 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

thanks sheltielover. so is Emilio ( current owner) now in France ?

2015-06-11 13:38 sheltielover

Shared to all Shetland sheepdog Facebook sites. Trying to share to the two biggest haulage firms. - Telephone number to call or message Emilio 00353872969691

2015-06-11 12:58 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

unregistered chip with petlog. Its comes from Irish kennel club. I have left details so that they now have on record the breed name sex breeders mobile where and how lost so that if picked up and they are contacted they can at least have something.Owner is Spanish living in Ireland so its quite a complicated case!

2015-06-11 12:16 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

Have exact location where lost as was at a service station.I will be getting contact number for another sheltie owner who is there helping searching. Awaiting his contact details plus microchip number to update.

2015-06-11 12:00 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

phone number is breeder but if we are using this for contact from France need to add +44 but the site will not allow a + in that box!

2015-06-11 11:59 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

I have spoken to the breeder who put dog on site. Dog and transporter is on way to Milan. they stopped other side of tunnel to let dog have a wee and he bolted. there are some friends there with another dog known to Rickey who are searching with this dog hoping he picks up a familiar smell. Owner of Rickey is catching a flight to get over ASAP.

2015-06-11 11:50 Unknown

Email contacts for pet alert: petalert62@outlook.com and petalert59@hotmail.fr

2015-06-11 11:46 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

I will to alert dover transport police who will send deatils accrodss to other side of channel. Also sending details via a contact who has a friend in france close to ports going to go and search now.emailing details to him now

2015-06-11 11:20 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

http://www.twilightchiens.com/

and this one which were helpful when Daisy went missing...tx for reminding me skywalker!

2015-06-11 11:17 Unknown

There is also this website chien-Perdu.org

2015-06-11 11:16 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Tx Riverlady!

2015-06-11 11:14 DogLostRiverlady

circulating on twitter.....RICKY Blue Merle Sheltie MISSING http://bit.ly/1FKVDv2 #CHANNEL TUNNEL #France side Plz RT

2015-06-11 11:10 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

The number and email are for a friend of the owner in this country so operating and she can forward messages to her friend ...

2015-06-11 11:07 Unknown

C j can you post to here as well https://www.facebook.com/Pet.Alert.Fr.62, not sure which department tunnel is in

2015-06-11 11:06 DogLostCJ - Police Liaison & SE Regional Coordinator

Is the number above one that is operating in France? I have x posted to link below ( in french-Attention. English chien perdu près du canal. Sheltie Homme. des observations s'il vous plaît informer le propriétaire) added doglost link as well but need to know wha number is being used for contact in France. Unsure if able to pick up emails but sent one with advice.

2015-06-11 11:02 Unknown

I have posted in my rudimentary French to pet alert page for nord department and also to pas de Calais page.
Jane remember Daisy who escaped Normandy earlier this year, same people should be able to help...police, tunnel staff, douane

Last edited: 2015-06-11 11:03:24

2015-06-11 10:48 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Ricky escaped at 07.30am this morning.

2015-06-11 10:47 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Tx Skywalker...owners friend is monitoring posts so can alert owner who is in Milan...dog was in transit to join owner.

2015-06-11 10:46 Unknown

Can someone post to here in French? https://www.facebook.com/Pet.Alert.Fr.59

Last edited: 2015-06-11 10:46:59

2015-06-11 10:43 Unknown

http://www.thegoodlifefrance.com/tips-to-help-you-find-your-lost-dog-in-france/
Also pet alert have a facebook page for every French department, and get tunnel people to help

2015-06-11 10:27 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Alerts sent to helpers in CT15,16,17...HOPEFULLY THEY may have contacts with people who work on the ports....

2015-06-11 10:23 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Twitter alerts requested.