Hey Jeannie, I did get your emails, thanks Hon! I was just about to reply when I thought I would check in here first for any news., I just returned home and see that you have been busy this afternoon! You mention in one of your posts above:
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We are going to post a list of Kennels, Newspaper ads, and Vets, puppy find, etc., that we will be looking for volunteers to Pick an area and take that newspaper, or Shelter on in the area of their choice, on a daily basis if possible, that could be in their area or outside the area, as with our computers we can pull up a Newspaper from anywhere, and look at the adds and do a lot of checking."
I am pleased you posted this because late last night I found a very comprehensive list of animal shelters throughout California. However, not being a Cali' native, I am kind of fuzzy on the geography, which city is in what county/ close to another etc. This may also be true for those helping out that are in other states.
So, what I am asking for on behalf of all of us location-confused members, is a list of cities/counties that are adjacent to the Modesto area. The only one I am aware of is Tracy, because of the whole WalMart connection.
Here is the webpage containing the list:
http://www.animalshelter.org/shelters/California.asp
I too, hope that the hiring of a detective is feasible. It just seems that the police's effort is minimal, at best. You make a good point about a Yorkie looking older, when it has not been groomed in a while. I know that when my 12 year old Spanky comes back from the groomers, she definitely looks a lot younger than she is. A disshevelled Zeke could definitely be mistaken for an older dog. I think it is a great pity that Maureen could not view the footage outside Walmart herself.
I also had similar doubts about this "disappearing" blond lady, for the exact same reason you did. If she was employed by this Paula, how come there was no information/no address.... that this so-called employer had on her employee????