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m102262 · 09-06-2008, 12:27 PM

Some years back my husband came home for lunch, and the dog slipped out past him w/o him noticing. I posted flyers EVERYWHERE! I also called the vet as the tag for rabies has your vet's name and number and there is a ref. # make sure and do that! All of the flyers w/pics and I mean a 3 mile radius of 50 flyers finally got my baby back. A family took him, saw my flyers, did NOT call and GAVE him to their daughter. Their next door neighbor saw me out one morning crying posting flyers again and called me because when they confronted the woman and she flat out said she was keeping him. We called her and then when she hung up on us we called the police and a friend from the police dept went to the house with us. When the dog came running to me there was nothing she could do. I COULD NOT BELIEVE IT! THIS SEEMED LIKE A NICE FAMILY IN A NICE NEIGHBORHOOD! So keep trying. It took us 3 weeks to get him back so keep trying. Also look at ads in case they are trying to sell him. People rationalize that a lose Yorkie must not be loved and so they think they are giving him a better home. You need to keep trying to prove them wrong!

baihael · 09-06-2008, 12:33 PM

Thank you! I have been putting flyers EVERYWHERE! I went into a spanish community the other night putting those flyers up. Both in Spanish and English! Tomorrow morning I am hitting the flea market and seeing how many places will let me hang my flyers. She's out there and as much as I want her home I know she wants to come home to us.

MyPeanutAbbyGra · 09-06-2008, 12:39 PM

Oh bless your heart. I'm praying for your baby's safe return. Keep the faith.

alishasmom · 09-06-2008, 01:36 PM

Don't be shy, and stop by all the hispanic stores in the area. Show people pictures. Post those pictures in hispanic markets, and offer a reward. Best places to post pictures: head start. child developenment, public schools, library, YMCA, Gas stations, spcs, vet offices, walmarts. Make a checklist, and make sure you cover all these places. Take a day off from work to do these. The police, might not be very helpful, but by filling a report, you will have documention of these episodes, in case of the court getting involve in the future(you just never know). I had talked about me finding some chinese inperial dogs in the past. The owners were looking in all the wrong places, and I was looking for lost dogs adds in different medias. They were belong to an indian family that lived just 4 blocks from me. almost two months past before I gave the right owners the dogs. Remember, you must cover all corners. I wish I could help. I would really help you if we were closed enough. Good luck

pookiebear · 09-06-2008, 01:41 PM

These people might not even have internet access. If it were me, I would try to think of all the Spanish communities in your area. I know they are scattered out, they are here. But Spanish fast food restaurants, laundro-mats, Spanish grocery stores. Anywhere you think they might congregate. Sending you prayers and hugs, Denise.

Oops we were posting the same idea at the same time...

shirlblack · 09-06-2008, 01:50 PM

Prayers for Resques safe return.

megansmomma · 09-06-2008, 02:11 PM

How about at the local churches to post flyers as well?

I'm so glad that someone helped with the spanish translation of the signs! I knew that a YTer would pull through on that idea!

Maybe a very large sign in your front yard might help too!

baihael · 09-06-2008, 02:53 PM

Thank you! I have been putting flyers EVERYWHERE! I went into a spanish community the other night putting those flyers up. Both in Spanish and English! Tomorrow morning I am hitting the flea market and seeing how many places will let me hang my flyers. She's out there and as much as I want her home I know she wants to come home to us.

Raven · 09-06-2008, 04:33 PM

Good luck! Keep us posted.

Maria85 · 09-07-2008, 12:33 AM

Baihael, you're very welcome. If my Humphrey went missing I'd go nuts, I think I am more attached to him than viceversa, so I can only imagine how you must be feeling.
Good luck with the posters and I hope you find your baby soon. I'd suggest you also visit catholic churches. A lot of families go to church on Sundays and I imagine they have bible groups and boards where you can post your flyers.
Keep us informed and again, good luck!

m102262 · 09-11-2008, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by baihael

Thank you! I have been putting flyers EVERYWHERE! I went into a spanish community the other night putting those flyers up. Both in Spanish and English! Tomorrow morning I am hitting the flea market and seeing how many places will let me hang my flyers. She's out there and as much as I want her home I know she wants to come home to us.

Any news?

I hope you have made some progress- took me 3 weeks but I finally got mine back.

baihael · 09-11-2008, 09:15 AM

Still no good word to pass on. I am feeling at my wits end. This weekend will get out there and start knocking on doors again. Went to Lowe's and bought these metal things to put up neon posters--most of them have been stolen and I found a few posters in the garbage. I was putting them up near bus stops too (those are the ones that were gone) thinking that someone riding the buses would be more apt to read them. I'm not giving up on finding my little girl, even if I feel like I have that disease - overwhelmitis. She's out there somewhere! And all it is going to take is one person - I just want to thank everyone for all the support you have given me. You really have given me some good ideas. Tomorrow it will be three weeks (of hell) and it is time she comes home.

KimberlySRN · 09-11-2008, 09:18 AM

I'm so sorry to hear about your pup.

She is in our prayers. She will be found, just don't give up.

DENISE517 · 09-11-2008, 09:43 AM

I'm so sorry to hear this. I'd post flyers everywhere you can think of. On them make sure and put needs her meds. and REWARD. Alot of people will think, heck if I have a sick dog, I dont want to keep her, and if you offer a reward it encourages them to call. When Maddie was missing I posted on all stores, gas stations, liquior stores, parks, grocery stores, pet places, vets. Inform all vets in your location that she is missing and be on the look out for someone bringing in a new yorkie. I know I lot of people will disagree, but Mircochips only work if the vet scans them. Maddie has been to the vet and NEVER scanned. Still Have it done, but it's not a sure bet. I even posted a huge sign in my yard and made sure and put reward on it. I feel your pain. I've been there. I know how your heart is breaking, you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Also go door to door and pass out flyers. Maybe you'll see her or hear her in someones house.

Let me know if there is anything I can do.

shannon3563 · 09-11-2008, 09:55 AM

I'm so sorry your little girl is missing! I hope she comes home soon!

09-06-2008, 12:27 PM	#31
m102262 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Davie, FL USA Posts: 45	I also lost a Yorkie and Found him! Some years back my husband came home for lunch, and the dog slipped out past him w/o him noticing. I posted flyers EVERYWHERE! I also called the vet as the tag for rabies has your vet's name and number and there is a ref. # make sure and do that! All of the flyers w/pics and I mean a 3 mile radius of 50 flyers finally got my baby back. A family took him, saw my flyers, did NOT call and GAVE him to their daughter. Their next door neighbor saw me out one morning crying posting flyers again and called me because when they confronted the woman and she flat out said she was keeping him. We called her and then when she hung up on us we called the police and a friend from the police dept went to the house with us. When the dog came running to me there was nothing she could do. I COULD NOT BELIEVE IT! THIS SEEMED LIKE A NICE FAMILY IN A NICE NEIGHBORHOOD! So keep trying. It took us 3 weeks to get him back so keep trying. Also look at ads in case they are trying to sell him. People rationalize that a lose Yorkie must not be loved and so they think they are giving him a better home. You need to keep trying to prove them wrong!

09-06-2008, 12:39 PM	#33
MyPeanutAbbyGra I love my baby girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,718	Oh bless your heart. I'm praying for your baby's safe return. Keep the faith. __________________ Tammy, Mama to Abby Grace Daisy Mae RIP Peanut & Chloe, ABBY 's WINSTON Within the heart of every stray Lies the singular desire to be loved

09-06-2008, 01:36 PM	#34
alishasmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chinquapin NC Posts: 654	Don't be shy, and stop by all the hispanic stores in the area. Show people pictures. Post those pictures in hispanic markets, and offer a reward. Best places to post pictures: head start. child developenment, public schools, library, YMCA, Gas stations, spcs, vet offices, walmarts. Make a checklist, and make sure you cover all these places. Take a day off from work to do these. The police, might not be very helpful, but by filling a report, you will have documention of these episodes, in case of the court getting involve in the future(you just never know). I had talked about me finding some chinese inperial dogs in the past. The owners were looking in all the wrong places, and I was looking for lost dogs adds in different medias. They were belong to an indian family that lived just 4 blocks from me. almost two months past before I gave the right owners the dogs. Remember, you must cover all corners. I wish I could help. I would really help you if we were closed enough. Good luck __________________

09-06-2008, 01:41 PM	#35
pookiebear Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Brunswick, Georgia. On the beach! Posts: 1,016	These people might not even have internet access. If it were me, I would try to think of all the Spanish communities in your area. I know they are scattered out, they are here. But Spanish fast food restaurants, laundro-mats, Spanish grocery stores. Anywhere you think they might congregate. Sending you prayers and hugs, Denise. Oops we were posting the same idea at the same time... __________________ Bernie, Baxter, Bella and Blazer

09-06-2008, 01:50 PM	#36
shirlblack Bailey's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NC Posts: 1,553	Prayers for Resques safe return. __________________ Shirl and Bailey

09-06-2008, 12:33 PM	#32
baihael Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: fl Posts: 15	Thank you! I have been putting flyers EVERYWHERE! I went into a spanish community the other night putting those flyers up. Both in Spanish and English! Tomorrow morning I am hitting the flea market and seeing how many places will let me hang my flyers. She's out there and as much as I want her home I know she wants to come home to us.

09-06-2008, 02:11 PM	#37
megansmomma Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 12,235	How about at the local churches to post flyers as well? I'm so glad that someone helped with the spanish translation of the signs! I knew that a YTer would pull through on that idea! Maybe a very large sign in your front yard might help too! __________________ “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain

09-06-2008, 02:53 PM	#38
baihael Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: fl Posts: 15	Thank you! I have been putting flyers EVERYWHERE! I went into a spanish community the other night putting those flyers up. Both in Spanish and English! Tomorrow morning I am hitting the flea market and seeing how many places will let me hang my flyers. She's out there and as much as I want her home I know she wants to come home to us.

09-06-2008, 04:33 PM	#39
Raven YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Arkansas Posts: 360	Good luck! Keep us posted.

09-07-2008, 12:33 AM	#40
Maria85 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London Posts: 76	Baihael, you're very welcome. If my Humphrey went missing I'd go nuts, I think I am more attached to him than viceversa, so I can only imagine how you must be feeling. Good luck with the posters and I hope you find your baby soon. I'd suggest you also visit catholic churches. A lot of families go to church on Sundays and I imagine they have bible groups and boards where you can post your flyers. Keep us informed and again, good luck!

09-11-2008, 09:15 AM	#42
baihael Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: fl Posts: 15	Still no good word to pass on. I am feeling at my wits end. This weekend will get out there and start knocking on doors again. Went to Lowe's and bought these metal things to put up neon posters--most of them have been stolen and I found a few posters in the garbage. I was putting them up near bus stops too (those are the ones that were gone) thinking that someone riding the buses would be more apt to read them. I'm not giving up on finding my little girl, even if I feel like I have that disease - overwhelmitis. She's out there somewhere! And all it is going to take is one person - I just want to thank everyone for all the support you have given me. You really have given me some good ideas. Tomorrow it will be three weeks (of hell) and it is time she comes home.

09-11-2008, 09:18 AM	#43
KimberlySRN Twins=double the fun! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 2,981	I'm so sorry to hear about your pup. She is in our prayers. She will be found, just don't give up. __________________ Kim Anakin Bella

09-11-2008, 09:43 AM	#44
DENISE517 No Longer a Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 4,449	I'm so sorry to hear this. I'd post flyers everywhere you can think of. On them make sure and put needs her meds. and REWARD. Alot of people will think, heck if I have a sick dog, I dont want to keep her, and if you offer a reward it encourages them to call. When Maddie was missing I posted on all stores, gas stations, liquior stores, parks, grocery stores, pet places, vets. Inform all vets in your location that she is missing and be on the look out for someone bringing in a new yorkie. I know I lot of people will disagree, but Mircochips only work if the vet scans them. Maddie has been to the vet and NEVER scanned. Still Have it done, but it's not a sure bet. I even posted a huge sign in my yard and made sure and put reward on it. I feel your pain. I've been there. I know how your heart is breaking, you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Also go door to door and pass out flyers. Maybe you'll see her or hear her in someones house. Let me know if there is anything I can do.

09-11-2008, 09:55 AM	#45
shannon3563 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: virginia Posts: 244	I'm so sorry your little girl is missing! I hope she comes home soon! __________________ Shannon * Mommy to Talan & Caylee Grace