Something that came to mind late last night, as the pressure mounts to find Cookie and to have the 'holders' return him if he was taken, he might just be returned in the middle of the night. Make sure your yard is secure! No holes. If you have security lights pay attention to them in the night. It would be a drop-and-run. It's snowing up here but is it still open-window weather down there? Keeps your ears open to little sounds.

I hope the efforts by Sandy and others to make this a TV story pan out. We have to keep building the pressure and to keep looking.

Richard
Armada, Mi

Just checking in to see if cookie's home yet.

I have two things on my xmas wish list for santa this year: one is for my little Missy to keep getting better, and one is for Cookie to come home. That's it. Hope Santa is good to me this year.

That is VERY sweet. I hope you get your wishes too! :)

Just checking in to see if Cookie is home yet. I hope all efforts pan out for TV stories that would be amazing if we could get the whole state of FLA looking for Cookie

I can't wait for the day that I check this thread and find happy news. Sending continued prayers for Cookies safe return SOON.

I don't think I've ever seen so many replies to a thread on ANY forum I've ever been on.There are some awsome people here. Gen, you are an amazing person for doing all that you've done.I know you'll be reunited with Cookie soon. I think it's wonderful that you decided to keep little Jasper.:)

Wow, that is such a great idea. I never thought of that and I think (and hope) you may have hit the nail on the head.

I admit I have dark, not-very-nice feelings for whoever took Cookie. In all my life....I've never even heard the word that would fit this person. But if that person puts Cookie back in his yard.....that would mean he/she has a soul. Please, if your reading this.....it's not too late to redeem yourself. I know in my heart you'll never be happy with this dog knowing you have broken so many hearts but not their spirts. Do the right thing and restore what you have taken away. Take the reward money if you need it that badly. Who cares? It's only money. But this little dog wants to be home with his family. This is their little boy. They are his Mommy and Daddy. Find the compassion here at Christmas time to bring joy. You will be blessed even now and you will be forgiven.

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I just got back and you know I have always thought that this is a possibility.The first ten days or so we kept the front porch lights and our backyard lights on in case he found his way back.
But then Itold my husband to shut them off in case someone just wanted to drop him off in the backyard. Ive also thought that I would find him in the front step in a cage or crate with a taped note that just said SORRY.

I hope this person has a change of heart and drops him off.
Everytime someone calls me with a possible lead or a tip I let them know. I just want him back. I will NOT press charges. I just need to get him back.
I make sure they understand that.


Gen

Going out on a lead . Someone called saying they saw a tiny yorkie type dog drinking from a puddle. They actually left and came back but it was not there :( Just want to pass by and use the listening device and leave fliers

awe Gen,
I check every day for good news! I am still praying for Cookie's return!

Gen are you back from the lead! Was it Cookie OMG I am so praying it is him!! OH GOD PLEASE LET IT BE HIM! Let me know as soon as you get back!

I have contacted ABC NBC CBS and the Court TV Waiting to hear back now!

Sandy ACO I

I just spoke to my friend who is a groomer and part of a legitimate rescue. I told her about the effort to find Cookie. Here are some things she brought up--


Cookie may have been dropped off anywhere, not necessarily returned, so there 's still that hope of finding him in that area. Especially since he was neutered. No big profit in a neutered male.

It's time to go national. We need all of your help. Watch for ads in your states. I don't mean to upset Gen but the chances of Cookie still being in Florida get slimmer as time goes on if he was taken by professionals, especially if there was no ransom call.

Not all rescues are legit rescues. Some are hoarders and sellers looking for small dogs to make a buck. Do your best to check these. Find references.

Pay attention to ads that say 'Can't afford him any more' and ask for a price to re-home them. Report these ads to the local SPCA, they more than likely are for a stolen dog. Real people don't offer a dog because they're broke and then ask for money. I just saw one of these this morning in North Carolina Yorkshire Terrier For Sale : Oscar needs a good home.

There are several different types of chip makers/databases. If your vet chips your dog, make sure to register the chip otherwise you've just had it done for your own peace of mind. An unregistered chip is worthless.

If your dog was taken or lost, continue to pay for the coverage, even for a few years after it's gone. It's a very modest amount. If a new 'owner' re-chips a dog, an old chip will also be picked up by the scanner because they always check to make sure it's reading correctly. It might be yours, but if you drop coverage then the database entry will be dropped. Chips are just about impossible to remove and an old one will stay active.


I'm still trying to help.

Sandy, you're really cool! Really glad you're here!

Another angle on this that might convince them is the growing problem this type of thing is becoming because of the economy.

Richard

I'm in Charlotte, and I just placed an ad here on Craigs List. It keeps getting flagged, but I keep posting it.

For the love-of-Pete! How in God's green earth can you KNOW a dog is missing. SEE a tiny dog drinking from a puddle and not STAY WITH THE DOG until people have been notified? I am just Godsmacked by this odd behavior. And now the little dog isn't there anymore. Geeez! I think I'd get that dog to come to me even if I had to crawl on my belly like a snake. OK Linda, calm down. Not everybody is as dog smitten as YT'ers. Breathe

I thought the same exact thing when I read that too.

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Same here, I just don't get people sometimes!

It's calls to Gen like this that make me think it might be Cookie. Why would someone call her and then leave? Don't be naive people. Start thinking like the bad guys think. Would you want to be caught with this dog after dropping him and then phoning in a 'tip'? I don't think so Tim.

I hope she looks hard for this little one. Might be a happy ending coming.

I wouldn't be surprised.
Still hoping for happy news...

I have just seen this thread and read the posts from beginning to end, I hope thatyou get Cookie back soon.

KFC chicken strips - get them. This was advice given to me to entice a lost and hungry dog. The smell is very strong and very yummy.

Still no word from Gen so that keeps me hopeful. What an emotional roller coaster this has been for her family. Well, the celebration will be festive when we all are able to exhale and make a toast to Cookie.

Yep, just the other week I had to crawl on my tummy like a snake to coax a little Chihuahua puppy out from under a car outside. I printed off flyers, and while I was hanging them up, the owner approached me. I can't understand why someone else wouldn't do the same. Especially with a little toy breed dog. :confused:

I really, really hope that this lead is "the one" and Gen finds Cookie. Lord knows she deserves it after the endless hours of searching she has done. She has put forth SO much effort, and I'd love to see Cookie home with her for Christmas.

I have also read from beginning to present. When I am scrolling down and reading I keep hoping its good news. I so hope this is Cookie:xfingers:

Cute!

My thoughts exactly!!

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