Reunited: Black Cocker Spaniel Male

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2015-10-26 14:12 DogLostFergal - Area Volunteer - Cornwall

As always Dennis it is a team exercise, just so glad there are people like these in North Devon, but thank you. Keep those photo's coming and give Stamford a big cuddle for me X Sue

Last edited: 2015-10-26 14:14:47 by Fergal - Area Volunteer - Cornwall

2015-10-26 06:32 dennis fry

My little boy has been home just over 24 hours he is getting stronger as the hours tick by we are so pleased he is home and to be honest I think he is very pleased to be home he had lost a fare bit of weight but hopefully he will put it back on bless him he is muched loved it is fantastic to have our little boy Stamford back home. I would like to thank everyone who has been part of this awesome job that these people do we are so grateful. And a special thank you to sue woodall who really did keep us going in the early stage when Stamford went missing thanks Dennis and Claire xx

2015-10-25 23:02 Skywalker99

Interesting that he found his way home within days of his Facebook page being set up......

2015-10-25 17:35 DogLostPoochpal - Regional Co-ordinator - South West - Police Liaison Team

Welcome home young man! Lovely to see you in the blue at last. X

2015-10-25 10:16 DogLostFergal - Area Volunteer - Cornwall

I new it would happen when I wasn't loooking. Absolutely chuffed to bits to hear Stamford is home and well. Thanks for the call Max, and what a great bunch of people out there. Welcome home Stamps XXX

2015-10-25 07:29 Unknown

Wonderful news, his little face has been haunting me when ever I go onto Facebook .stay close now Stamford Handsome Lad xxxxx

2015-10-25 00:16 DogLostMax - Area Co-ordinator - Cornwall & Area Volunteer - Durham & Ireland

Wow, fab news. Welcome home Stamford :)

2015-10-24 23:10 DogLostMillypod (Chris) - Administrative Volunteer

Great news :)) Welcome home Gorgeous Stamford.x

2015-10-24 22:52 Niki - Area Volunteer, Devon & Somerset

Fantastic news so happy
Stamford is home 😄😄😄😄
This message is from owner
Can't believe my little boy Stamford is home he has just had a lovely bath now he is having cuddles with his mum. A massive thankyou to every single one of the volunteers who have helped us get through this very difficult time we are over the moon xxxx

2015-10-24 21:43 BMdevon

News from owner - Stamford is HOME! I expect more updates later but what fabulous Saturday night news :)

2015-10-24 20:39 Niki - Area Volunteer, Devon & Somerset

possible new sighting!!!




we were out searching the burrow/beach area again tonight when we had a call from a man who said he thought he had seen him about 40 minutes before but didn't have his phone with him. It was along the road just before you reach the sandy lane car park, between the bungalow and saunton sands farm holiday cottages. We got there within 10 minutes and looked all around but saw no sign. Spoke to the man who rang and he said he was cycling the other way when he saw him, got to the farm shop and saw the poster so phoned us when he got back. Showed him Stamfords picture on the phone and he is positive it was him. Really not sure where he would go from there. Could be hiding out in the fields or even took the lane which would end up in braunton. This is a copy of a post on stamfords Facebook page from Claire. Apperently there's also been another sighting in the the same place since

2015-10-21 23:43 DogLostFergal - Area Volunteer - Cornwall

Stamford's new fb page is up and running

https://www.facebook.com/groups/401760750022754/401851080013721/?comment_id=401853700013459&notif_t=group_comment_reply

2015-10-21 23:42 DogLostFergal - Area Volunteer - Cornwall

Thanks BMDevon, and Lynn and my neighbour too. Couldn't have done a 37mile relay without you all.

Niki, thank you for your help. The tweeting and Thunderclap. Am sure the police with have half an eye out for him now too

Last edited: 2015-10-21 23:47:23 by Fergal - Area Volunteer - Cornwall

2015-10-21 21:45 BMdevon

All Fergal's posters have been safely collected and put up in the area by an awesome volunteer. Farm shops, garden centre, guardroom at local marine base and even some tanks on exercise on the beach all now have posters! Can never have too many.

2015-10-21 20:29 Niki - Area Volunteer, Devon & Somerset

Have informed owner that the police got back to me and said they will not be able to share the poster as not a police matter so unless there's a log number they can't help so up to owner now but at least police are aware that's good.

2015-10-20 20:35 Niki - Area Volunteer, Devon & Somerset

Have shared lots online and Twitter and am trying to arrange a thunderclap for Stamford will inform when ready. Thinking would be good if some of these flyers are handed into the car park at Saunton beach so they can hand out there also be good to cover croyde and braunton too I
Also if their is any suspision that he may of been stolen then you maybe able to inform the police and get a log number I have sent a poster to Devon and Cornwall police through their Facebook site will wait and see if they receive and share. Please also inform https://www.petlog.org.uk/

Last edited: 2015-10-20 21:05:52 by Niki - Area Volunteer, Devon & Somerset

2015-10-20 20:19 DogLostFergal - Area Volunteer - Cornwall

Have printed off 100 flyers and a dozon or so pocketed posters. They are on their way with my neighbour in the morning up to Bideford for one of the helpers to collect and take on to Saunton. I have managed to print the other picture above into the white space on the bottom of the poster, and the flyers as well. Hoping it gives a good representation of him.

2015-10-20 15:01 DogLostMax - Area Co-ordinator - Cornwall & Area Volunteer - Durham & Ireland

Found ref 93468. Owner of Stamford is aware, has been informed by Fergal. Has DW number. Fingers crossed.

2015-10-20 13:27 DogLostFergal - Area Volunteer - Cornwall

Wondering if someone has mistaken Milo for Stamford? Not even same area. Spoken to Dennis now, definitely Stamps is NOT FOUND. Poor Dennis has just had a huge roller-coaster, talking to me, phoning home from work, hoping he was there. Cannot find a post on fb. People still out searching and Dennis is out after 4pm every evening. He is very worried now about an encounter with a well dressed, walker a few weeks ago who mentioned what a nice specimen Stamps is and to be careful he is not 'taken'. The man didn't seem like the normal walking type, or dog walker type. Stamps went up to him like an old friend, which he never does! We must just get STAMFORD's face out there everywhere. He is his owners' little boy, loved tremendously and missed so much. This is breaking his heart, both Dennis and Claire are exhausted but not stopping, and truly grateful for the tremendous help from locals.

Last edited: 2015-10-20 13:54:41 by Fergal - Area Volunteer - Cornwall

2015-10-20 12:41 Gino

Can we have the fb link please?

2015-10-20 12:38 DogLostNicky - Area Co-ordinator London, Home Counties & Police Liaison

There is a FB post saying he has been reunited? X

2015-10-19 23:57 DogLostFergal - Area Volunteer - Cornwall

Dennis, If you do find a likely hole, remember to try the hose and funnel. Check around any fresh water areas, ponds, puddles, troughs, dripping taps, for tracks or signs of him being there.

2015-10-19 23:50 DogLostFergal - Area Volunteer - Cornwall

Owner has contacted both K9search - the bloodhounds need a positive sighting, and fast response, to come out - And K9Tracker Jenny & Tiga are possibly on a search somewhere else in the country if no response yet but keep trying. The heat-seeking camera is a nice idea, on a quick google I notice they can be hired and not sure if they can be attached to drones, though I believe Chris is looking into it. However some sort of calibration exercise would need to be done I imagine to discount rabbits, badgers or other smaller wildlife caught on it. The owner has been out with a torch and searches every day and evening. More people will be out tomorrow to check certain areas brought up on fb posts, and more posters & flyers are being put out by local helpers over the next few days.

2015-10-19 14:27 cockerdoodledoo

I've just had a quick google and came across these people based in West Devon? http://www.yourdog.co.uk/The-Your-Dog-Blog/blazing-a-trail.html
http://www.k9searchdog.org/

2015-10-19 14:11 cockerdoodledoo

Hi KateD01 - I agree with you, and manners cost nothing x I was just wondering though if there was someone with a similar set up to Jenny that was closer by that might be able to help? Maybe the DL co-ordinator for this area might know of someone please? ... And Jasper I don't think that's a stupid idea - It could be worth looking into for sure.

2015-10-19 12:38 Skywalker99

or shining a torch in the dark to see if eyes are reflected

2015-10-19 12:35 DogLostJasper - Area Volunteer, Somerset

This may well be a stupid idea but I'll throw it in anyway! If you suspect a dog may be stuck somewhere in deep brambles would some sort of heat seeking camera or infra red/ night vision googles be helpful?. I think the former can be hired relatively cheaply- I would imagine you would need a really good one though. Could one be used on a drone at dusk when still light enough to fly low, but the body heat of a dog would still show up?

2015-10-19 07:45 KateD01

I needed that help for my dog who is still missing and I got one vague response from Jenny and nothing else, so I suggested that if she was unable or unwilling to help people it might be worth removing her details so she doesn't creat false hope for people... It's fine that people can't help its not fine to not respond. Sorry that your dog is missing - we found the sooner you can get the posters up the more it helps - local Facebook pages and websites are really helpful too! Fingers crossed for you...

Last edited: 2015-10-19 07:57:19 by KateD01

2015-10-19 06:34 cockerdoodledoo

Sorry if this has already been suggested, but are there any contacts in your area that are able to track scent using a dog? I know there are a few doglost helpers such as Jenny and her dog Tiga that have helped track dogs before by using their own dog to track the scent of the lost dog, especially useful if Stamford isn't the sort of dog to bark to alert you to where he may be snagged up? x

2015-10-18 19:46 Springles

Just a thought when we have walked from the golf club following the path onto the burrows there are some old holidays chalets/huts in amongst the burrows/dunes just wondered if they have been checked? X

2015-10-18 17:31 DogLostGeoffA - Area Volunteer - Cornwall, Scotland & Northumberland

Are there any sheds / other buildings (particularly within the boundary of the golf course) which Stamford could have got into then inadvertently got shut in. Maybe equipment sheds that are used infrequently. The same comment could apply to any holiday homes or camp sites in the area with outbuildings.

2015-10-18 12:53 Susan Garwood

I've shared this on local Ilfracombe sites.

2015-10-17 19:40 Hollieberry

Better luck tomorrow ,its a shame that dogs go silent when they are caught up in something it does not make finding them easy .

2015-10-17 19:31 BMdevon

The search was so frustrating. Brambles 10 to 12 feet thick in places and the area is vast. Having to be mindful of golfers and not get in their eyeline was difficult too. We won't give up though. Out again tomorrow doing the next area - he's out there somewhere and baring in mind Chloe in Morwenstowe was stuck in a fence for a much longer period we wont' give up :)

2015-10-17 15:47 DogLostFergal - Area Volunteer - Cornwall

Chris has just posted on fb (Welcome Home Bella) " Ive just come back form the burrows. very frustrating day. Can i ask please that no body asks for other drones to search. Ive had to see 3 people flying there today as it totally stopped me mapping the area. I have re-arranged with the golf club to fly first light in the morning. Just so people know, i met a guy further down who has also lost his dog today and directed him on here, hopefully he will find him. Hope someone has had more luck today"

His picture of a simialar dog is up on other fb pages now

2015-10-16 20:58 Hollieberry

Good luck for tomorrow's search for this lovely lad if he is anything like my Spaniel he will be caught up in bushes somewhere and hopefully not down a mine shaft .

2015-10-16 20:24 DogLostFergal - Area Volunteer - Cornwall

Dennis, Janis has left a post a a local fb page re what she has noticed today. I have passed the message over to Jan Byles who will be able to relay it to you tomorrow.

2015-10-16 19:10 dennis fry

That is the area that we searched to no avail there is dogs barking less then 500 meters away down sandy lane.
I have just come off the phone from a jan bile from bideford who are coming over to saunton tomorrow morning and meeting in saunton golf club car park at 8.00 am with some volunteers to help search the area.
Myself and a few friend's are going to be walking around the golf club perimeter fencing to see if we can see anything.
I haven't heard anything from Chris at Altitude58 so i don't know if he flew his drone today.

2015-10-15 22:56 DogLostFergal - Area Volunteer - Cornwall

Dennnis, the link is to a map where Janis said she heard a dog bark. The two horizontal white lines, a ditch inside running top to bottom and very overgrown. it is inside the golf course but just off the coast path. But it looks a long way down from where he went missing. Is that where you looked? She said she heard the bark to the right of that area, so it could be outside the golf course grounds, over the fence in any scrub there

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Saunton+Golf+Club/@51.1040421,-4.1994311,441m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!3m1!1s0x486c22d6cc7c9f81:0xbe2d09630be5a4d4

Last edited: 2015-10-15 23:38:10 by Fergal - Area Volunteer - Cornwall

2015-10-15 20:58 dennis fry

Hi all we have been looking over the golf course this evening as some one said that they might of heard a dog barking but nothing i have laid a scent around the area where he went missing all the way back home.
I have had a coversation with a guy called Chris from Altitude58 film company who is hopefully if he gets permission flying his drone over that way tomorrow will keep every one updated.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank every one from the bottom of our hearts for helping us this is a special little boy who is going to be missing us thank you.
I don't know if he has picked up a scent from a female if so he could be anywhere Braunton,Braunton burrows, Saunton sands,Croyde it is a big area to cover he actually went missing on the 12 hole on the east course which is Braunton side of saunton golf club.

2015-10-15 14:00 DogLostFergal - Area Volunteer - Cornwall

Dennis, I have sent you a text, hope you got it. Also some local people are asking where they could go to search? Where have you already looked and are there any areas you would want them to concentrate on. Also, has anyone asked if permission could be given for drone activity? Apparently it is restricted air space there.

2015-10-14 17:41 Niki - Area Volunteer, Devon & Somerset

Eyeball surfcheck have live cameras at Saunton and croyde will share there

2015-10-14 07:59 Springles

Contact Saunton pro shop 01271812013 and club house 01271812436 and ask them to spread the word about him being missing.x

2015-10-14 00:40 DogLostFergal - Area Volunteer - Cornwall

Thanks for your help up there BMDevon x

2015-10-13 20:17 Gino

Alerts sent to helpers in EX33.

2015-10-13 20:12 DogLostFergal - Area Volunteer - Cornwall

Contacted owner. Email advice sheets sent. Posted to a few local fb pages

Last edited: 2015-10-13 21:06:42 by Fergal - Area Volunteer - Cornwall