Bengi is lost! - careless hotel housekeeper caused it!!! need your HELP! - Page 15 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

CoCos_Mom · 11-02-2012, 03:44 AM

Just checking back in. I wrote a "not so nice" comment on their FB page and I am going to post the same thing to the rest of their pages everywhere I can find them. They have not replied to my post yeat, but I hope that more YTers will post as well.I get off work at noon today and when I go home I'll be posting in more places. Let's keep hoping & praying.

bobohyde · 11-02-2012, 04:15 AM

I am so worried for Benji and your family. I pray you find him soon and all is well.

Baby Pepper · 11-02-2012, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by GuinnessStout

I am on a mission and posting the FB link to every and any pet related FB page to gets likes and the word out!! The bigger the army fighting for Bengi the better!!

I do not have a Facebook account, and can't post messages (or can I?). But what a great idea! Please keep the pressure on this hotel!

I so hope you do get Bengi back.

Baby Pepper · 11-02-2012, 05:25 AM

Just remembered: Reviews of Hotels, Flights and Vacation Rentals - TripAdvisor ! I (we) could leave a comment on tripadvisor. But it is important to get the correct hotel details. Could you advise, please?

yorkietalkjilly · 11-02-2012, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by concretegurl

This is such a great idea they are doing a series about how the economy affects us...I hope they cover pet theft...I really feel when a pet is lost and not "turned in" its usually because of theft.

I agree - pet theft so often ties in with a bad economy! She did a bit on her show yesterday about return of pets temporarily lost due to Hurricane Sandy. This Jane lady is a total dog lover/animal-lover and would probably go with your story if you could get the idea through to her personally; so work on her producers and if you can tie it to a nationwide problem, such as a little-known failing of the travel industry to train employees how to keep pets safe or the economy or something, maybe it could give you a better chance of getting on. It would be interesting to have early-on asked that housekeeper what training she had about pet safety before she went into your room that day Bengi got out.

CoCos_Mom · 11-02-2012, 05:54 AM

The hotel replied to my FB post, but I am not impressed. OP, when was the last time they contacted you just to once again apologize or to let you know how things are going and what they are doing to try to find your baby? I would hate to think that the only time you speak with someone from that hotel is if you are contacting them! Still

behind his mess!!!!

addevo · 11-02-2012, 06:55 AM

I haven't read through all of the postings, but have you looked at this website:
Home | Missing Pet Partnership

They have alot of great tips on how to find lost pets, and provide a listing of places to post lost dog notices. They also offer phone consultations. I've passed the information along to the hotel via their FB page, hopefully they will contact them.

ellie81 · 11-02-2012, 06:58 AM

I just sent an email to the local news channel to see if they are interested in sharing my story. Let's see what happens with that.
Last nite I received an email from security; he's been working with the sheriff's department; unfortunatelly the department doesn't have sniff dogs. But they are still trying to be able to see the security cameras footage. He's gonna call me today...

ellie81 · 11-02-2012, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baby Pepper

Just remembered: Reviews of Hotels, Flights and Vacation Rentals - TripAdvisor ! I (we) could leave a comment on tripadvisor. But it is important to get the correct hotel details. Could you advise, please?

what do you want to know?

ellie81 · 11-02-2012, 07:15 AM

Last night there was a new yorkie added to the Orange County Animal Services... it looked a little bit like him, he would look like that if he was tired, and sad, and dirty... but I called and it wasn't him cause that little guy wasn't neutered

Animal Services NetPets

We cried... we wanted it to be Bengi so bad

barkleylove · 11-02-2012, 07:23 AM

I hope the person who carelessly opened that bathroom door while leaving the outside door opened lost their job. There is no excuse for ignoring your sign. If you wanted your bathroom cleaned you wouldn't have put that sign on the door. I just hope he is with someone rather than wandering around outside. It's a shame the person who saw him at the other hotel didn't grab him when they saw him. I feel so bad for you and your family.

moosie's mom · 11-02-2012, 07:36 AM

I posted on the Clarion facebook page:

Here is what I posted and their response~~

Quote:

Me: I hope you have sent flyers to all vets, animal shelters, rescues, pet stores, animal control. Also....take out adds in all newspapers and craigslist about Bengi!!

Clarion Inn Lake Buena Vista: Linda, we have been in contact with the local agencies and pet shelters and check daily for any new pets matching Benji's description. In addition, we are currently looking at a dog locating service to further assist us with this. Thank you for your suggestion.

Me: I think you should offer this to Bengi's family"

Lost My Doggie - Our Lost Dog Locating Service will Help Find Your Lost Dog, Lost Cat or Missing Pet
Lost My Doggie helps find lost dogs, lost cats or missing pets. Amber Alert for your pet to instantly notify up to 10,000 neighbors of your lost dog or missing cat.

Clarion Inn Lake Buena Vista: Linda, thank you for the link we are currently looking at this options or other like it and will be something further today.

ConnieO · 11-02-2012, 07:37 AM

I've been following this thread for days and it blows my mind that this could happen, and yet I still don't really understand the chain of events that could ALLOW it. I've Liked and Shared the facebook page, and I'm ready to comment on the hotel pages. I agree with applying pressure to the hotel (chain) to get to the bottom of it. The more time that passes, the colder the trail.

If there is video, surely that will reveal something. I guess we need to take nanny cams on trips with us in the future (... and big bear traps set at the door entrance).

My heart goes out to you and your family, and I'm sure Benji is missing his family, too. I pray every day that your little guy will be returned safely to you.

sugarmamma · 11-02-2012, 07:51 AM

Do you remember if the bathroom door opened into the main room or into the bathroom? Could Bengi have pushed the door open, if in fact it opened into the main room itself?

LoALAnna · 11-02-2012, 07:58 AM

I have been following this thread, too, and I am incensed with the obvious lack of caring that the management of the hotel has expressed. I also posted my opinion on their fb page and let it fly!

This incident really has opened my eyes that you really cannot trust ANYONE with your kids ( fur or otherwise!) like you can. Never take for granted that your pet will be safe in it's room if you're travelling. If I ever have to take my boys with me somewhere, I'll have a kennel large enough for both of them and will have it padlocked and chained to the furniture, lol!
To the OP--my thoughts and prayers are with you, and Benji, and will do everything I can to help get him back home to you and your family!

11-02-2012, 06:58 AM	#218
ellie81 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 5,314 Blog Entries: 1	I just sent an email to the local news channel to see if they are interested in sharing my story. Let's see what happens with that. Last nite I received an email from security; he's been working with the sheriff's department; unfortunatelly the department doesn't have sniff dogs. But they are still trying to be able to see the security cameras footage. He's gonna call me today... __________________ Ellie and Bengi Bengi Is Home!!! - http://youtu.be/8OKv35pk5Pk

11-02-2012, 07:15 AM	#220
ellie81 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 5,314 Blog Entries: 1	Last night there was a new yorkie added to the Orange County Animal Services... it looked a little bit like him, he would look like that if he was tired, and sad, and dirty... but I called and it wasn't him cause that little guy wasn't neutered Animal Services NetPets We cried... we wanted it to be Bengi so bad __________________ Ellie and Bengi Bengi Is Home!!! - http://youtu.be/8OKv35pk5Pk

11-02-2012, 07:51 AM	#224
sugarmamma Donating YT 18K Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Yorkie Zoo Posts: 34,152	Do you remember if the bathroom door opened into the main room or into the bathroom? Could Bengi have pushed the door open, if in fact it opened into the main room itself? __________________ Lisa, Mom to Curri Bee Vindi Loo Tikka Masala Sugar Baby

11-02-2012, 03:44 AM	#211
CoCos_Mom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sandy Springs, GA, USA Posts: 176	Just checking back in. I wrote a "not so nice" comment on their FB page and I am going to post the same thing to the rest of their pages everywhere I can find them. They have not replied to my post yeat, but I hope that more YTers will post as well.I get off work at noon today and when I go home I'll be posting in more places. Let's keep hoping & praying.

11-02-2012, 04:15 AM	#212
bobohyde Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: c Posts: 427	I am so worried for Benji and your family. I pray you find him soon and all is well.

11-02-2012, 05:25 AM	#214
Baby Pepper Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney NSW Australia Posts: 81	Just remembered: Reviews of Hotels, Flights and Vacation Rentals - TripAdvisor ! I (we) could leave a comment on tripadvisor. But it is important to get the correct hotel details. Could you advise, please?

11-02-2012, 05:54 AM	#216
CoCos_Mom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sandy Springs, GA, USA Posts: 176	The hotel replied to my FB post, but I am not impressed. OP, when was the last time they contacted you just to once again apologize or to let you know how things are going and what they are doing to try to find your baby? I would hate to think that the only time you speak with someone from that hotel is if you are contacting them! Still behind his mess!!!!

11-02-2012, 06:55 AM	#217
addevo Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Alexandria, VA, USA (near Washington, DC) Posts: 312	I haven't read through all of the postings, but have you looked at this website: Home \| Missing Pet Partnership They have alot of great tips on how to find lost pets, and provide a listing of places to post lost dog notices. They also offer phone consultations. I've passed the information along to the hotel via their FB page, hopefully they will contact them.

11-02-2012, 07:23 AM	#221
barkleylove YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New Lenox IL Posts: 342 Blog Entries: 2	I hope the person who carelessly opened that bathroom door while leaving the outside door opened lost their job. There is no excuse for ignoring your sign. If you wanted your bathroom cleaned you wouldn't have put that sign on the door. I just hope he is with someone rather than wandering around outside. It's a shame the person who saw him at the other hotel didn't grab him when they saw him. I feel so bad for you and your family.

11-02-2012, 07:37 AM	#223
ConnieO Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 84	I've been following this thread for days and it blows my mind that this could happen, and yet I still don't really understand the chain of events that could ALLOW it. I've Liked and Shared the facebook page, and I'm ready to comment on the hotel pages. I agree with applying pressure to the hotel (chain) to get to the bottom of it. The more time that passes, the colder the trail. If there is video, surely that will reveal something. I guess we need to take nanny cams on trips with us in the future (... and big bear traps set at the door entrance). My heart goes out to you and your family, and I'm sure Benji is missing his family, too. I pray every day that your little guy will be returned safely to you.

11-02-2012, 07:58 AM	#225
LoALAnna YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Elberta, AL USA Posts: 919	I have been following this thread, too, and I am incensed with the obvious lack of caring that the management of the hotel has expressed. I also posted my opinion on their fb page and let it fly! This incident really has opened my eyes that you really cannot trust ANYONE with your kids ( fur or otherwise!) like you can. Never take for granted that your pet will be safe in it's room if you're travelling. If I ever have to take my boys with me somewhere, I'll have a kennel large enough for both of them and will have it padlocked and chained to the furniture, lol! To the OP--my thoughts and prayers are with you, and Benji, and will do everything I can to help get him back home to you and your family!