What a nightmare.........all THREE gone!

[jencar98]

OMG....Jodi....my heart stopped when I started reading and I couldn't get to the end fast enough. I was thrilled you found Pebbles, but like you my mind raced to Doodlebug and Bogey. What a scary morning.....take a deep relaxing breath!

Hugs to you and so relieved this ended on such a happy note! And, God bless those ladies that saved Pebbles and Bogey for you!

[kjc]

Originally Posted by bonbon

OMG Jodi!!! I was literally shaking when I started reading your story. Thank God all of your babies are ok!! I don't keep collars/tags on mine because I'm so scared of them catching on something and choking my babies while I'm at work. But this may have scared a change into me!!! What kinds of collars are safe for me to leave on my pups?

Thank you for sharing your story. I'm sending you all huge hugs!!

I would try the breakaway collar, just be sure it is snapped together right and opens as expected. No guarantees though, one failed to open on my Mom's cat (she got to her in time).

[spiritwings1202]

Thank God they are safe!!
They probably were all out enjoying the stroll while you were freaking out!! Then when you got them home they ate up the attention! That is how it was everytime my kids let Daisy out.......She would be gone for hrs and I would be freaking out crying thinking horrible things and she was just having a dandy ole time!!

[Aviendah]

I'm so happy you found your babies! The wind blew our door open and Bella ran out and we didn't realize it. 15 minutes later, with me in tears and the whole family searching, my son found her locked in the garage when he went to find a flashlight. Apparently she went into the garage when my husband was closing it up and that's where she stayed until we found her. It was the most terrifying 15 minutes I can recall. I can't imagine losing 3 babies and suffering for 45 minutes!

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by megansmomma

I have never seen a harness like the one that Joey is wearing. Do you have a link for the site? Is it a step in?

I saw it on Wylie's Mom's dogs at a YT meet-up, and it's the cutest thing. I've had it for over two years and it still looks like new. I like the fact that it buckles and doesn't have one of those plastic clips that drive me nuts. The place I got it doesn't have a site any more, I know someone used this site. Buddy Belt Leather Dog Harness at Metropawlis Pet Boutique – Unique Products for the Uncommon Pet - Strollers, Carriers, Toys, Collars, Leads, Beds. You can do a google and they also sell them on ebay, just make sure you look for the harness and not the collar, it's much cheaper. Size runs true, but the bigger sizes cost more.

[jencar98]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

I saw it on Wylie's Mom's dogs at a YT meet-up, and it's the cutest thing. I've had it for over two years and it still looks like new. I like the fact that it buckles and doesn't have one of those plastic clips that drive me nuts. The place I got it doesn't have a site any more, I know someone used this site. Buddy Belt Leather Dog Harness at Metropawlis Pet Boutique – Unique Products for the Uncommon Pet - Strollers, Carriers, Toys, Collars, Leads, Beds. You can do a google and they also sell them on ebay, just make sure you look for the harness and not the collar, it's much cheaper. Size runs true, but the bigger sizes cost more.

I love our Buddy Belts too Nancy - they are simple to use, well made, and look good....and they come in many pretty colors!

[jmdt]

Oh my goodness. That's it I'm getting collars and tags for my babies now!!!
I saw these tags at boomerangtags.com and they have one that slips on the collar so it doesn't hang. I think I might get that one for them. My guys hate hate hate collars but they have no choice now!!

So glad your story ended happily. I also admit that I immediatly looked at the next post to see if they were ok. So scary!!

[Ladymom]

What a terrifying experience! I'm so glad it had a happy ending. I was almost afraid to read your post!

[StacyDufner]

I am so glad you got your babies back.

[cathys]

Omg I'm so glad their safe. Thats enough for me I'm getting tags on Sofia today.

[jenn1381]

Oliver has tags, a name tag and his rabies tag from the vet which has the "Get me home" feature. People can go online from the info on the tag and find out my info to contact me. I think I will still go get new tags with my phone number engraved on it for both Oliver and Mya. I haven't even started making Mya wear her collar yet as I'm always outside with her, but she has now learned the stairs and could easily slip out... so it's time! This thread has definitely made me think about adding info on tags to keep my babies safe.

[BonBon]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

The buddy belt harness is another great option, the tags lie on the side and the soft leather doesn't mat hair. Here's a picture.

Joey looks adorable in his manly black leather harness.

If I'm going to start having my gang wear tags, I need something they can wear day & night. Can you leave this type of harness on long-term.

[TLC]

Oh My GOSH

...what a story...THANKS to God for bringing them home safe and sound...

[Jellybears]

I can just imagine you sitting there sooooooo happy and releived - it brought a smile to my face - and a big hug and kiss to my Mr. Darcy!!

[megooego]

Jodi- I can't even begin to imagine what you were going through during the 45 minutes when they were missing!

I am so glad you got all of your babies back, and they are safe at home where they belong.