I'm like an hr away from Orlando. I hope you find benji! If there's anything I can do from here let me know

Wow I just read this entire thread. I am so sorry. I hope he is found soon. There is something fishie about the motels whole story. Maybe you should get the police involved

I'm sorry, but I don't believe the housekeeper or the supervisor. I don't believe that this hotel hired an investigator. I hate to be so negative in such a sensitive situation, but I believe that you need to be on the phone with that hotel every hour on the hour. Persistence pays off! I say threaten them that you are going to the news. They think they can pacify you with telling you what you want to hear until you "give up". They need a wake up call!!!! If this is a reputable hotel they wouldn't want their name on the news.

Also, when offering a reward I would not disclose how much. JMO

How careless of the housekeeper but I hope that she feels just as bad as we express our thoughts and concerns and I hope that she/he is helping in this search

Im so sorry this happened :( I would not be surprised if the housekeeping people stole him I would also be investigating that I am a few hours away from there and will be going there in a couple of weeks to tour UCF with my daughter PM me if I can help in some way

In the.meantime prayers are going.up that be is found safe

Don't you worry about that period if they are going to stop helping you(!!!!!) if you publish their name!!!! If we do decide to travel to Florida, I may PM you then and ask but since it's a problem, don't think about it again. Talk to their investigator and see what he or she is doing and if they have that scent dog I'd mentioned. It is possible that dog could pick up something even days later. I hope and pray Bengi is safe and someone who knows something has seen an ad. Upping the reward can be the final straw sometimes with someone who knows something and needs money. Keep us posted as you can.

Honestly they say when you are being attacked not to yell help but yell fire to get people to react. I think you need to yell fire in this case in order to get the hotel to do something. That housekeeper's report should have been made the DAY YOUR BENGI WENT MISSING!!! The story changes it was her it wasn't her who opened the door. I wonder if you if you let them know that your search is being assisted by a Yorkie forum with 101,926 members who are witnessing how the hotel is attempting to help you and will remember. I don't mean to put any more pressure on you as I know you are doing everything in your power to help find your baby. I am just so upset with how I feel the hotel is treating this situation. Sending prayers to motivate the hotel to do the right thing and that sweet Bengi is found. Find out the name of the investigator and the phone number and contact them to find out what is going on with the search.

I am so so sorry. I will pray for his safe return. Sending lots of hugs.

We could all email that hotel! Or if they aren't fully cooperative, tell them you are going to start a Facebook page about them and their lack of help in finding your dog they lost and a Twitter page about their losing your dog.

Yeah his collar had the area code but no one called me, I'm thinking maybe someone took him. And kept him :(

I filed a report with the sheriff last nite

Oh I do pray your Benji gets back to you. I remember reading about one other and they never gave up and eventually someone brought the her baby back. Maybe because of all the attention it got and they thought they'd be found out. Post fliers all over the place at the hotel and nearby businesses. Try to get it on the news, in the paper, pet stores...anywhere, everywhere. It could help you.

I agree and considering how this is going you need to call an attorney.

Amazing how an attorney calling and sending a letter with the word civil litigation makes people jump in the right direction.

Glad a police report is filed an attorney would advise this, and perhaps contacting local media as well.

I highly doubt they hired an incestigatir other than their insurance liability incestigator...this person will only get the hotels version NOT find Benji.

I saw this on Craigslist. Did you check it out?
Found Yorkie BVL

I hope he gets home ! :(

Is he microchipped and with tags?

Yeah it's not him :(

:( I've been searching online because I feel so bad. I really hope he's found. My hearts breaking for you.

I've called a lawyers office and they told me it's not enough to build a case

I think we need to all ban together to make something happen. I don't believe for one minute the housekeeper's story. I think he was stolen and the only way you are going to get him back is if you make a huge racket.

Look at Baxter and Cooper. They were recently reunited after 18 months, billboards posted all over, and lots of coverage. Create a Facebook group to get the word out, call the news, contact the shelters, make fliers, offer a reward... Do whatever it takes to get your baby back.

I would definitely suggest you post the name of the hotel so that we can pressure them to do something. If this were my babies, I would be furious...

I agree. Please let us help you. If they are worried about their reputation than perhaps we can exert pressure to motivate them.

I am just reading this and I admit I didn't read all the pages. It's an awful thing to happen to you and your baby.

Have you considered that he could have been stolen? I don't want to denigrate maids but could it be possible that the maid or someone she/he know could have had something to do with your dog being missing? Yorkies have become quite a prize for thieves in the past couple of years.

is there a link to share?

Ive been reading this and I agree a big noise needs to be made. Years ago I stayed in a hotel,took my special pillow with,I didnt even leave it on the bed when I left. When I returned it was gone,I told the manager that I was standing in the lobby until it was found and I wasnt being quiet about it. They searched the employees lockers and suddenly it was found. OK,its not a precious baby,but that is pretty much how I feel. Alot of noise needs to be made. If this is a Disney property I can not believe that they arent doing backflips to help. As for the lawyer,keep looking for one that can push the right buttons to get their attention. If this was a diamond necklace that managed to walk off,somebody in management would be very upset.

I agree. Sorry to say. They classify pets as property. This is might be a way to get around it. Yorkies are expensive . Here is info from Florida thief law.

There are varying degrees of theft in the eyes of the Florida legislature, but one common fact among all theft-related charges is that serious consequences will follow a conviction. If you have been arrested for and charged with a theft-related offense in Florida, you need to contact Adam Frankel, P.A., immediately for a consultation.

Theft is defined by the legislature as follows;

812.014 - Theft

A person commits theft if he or she knowingly obtains or uses, or endeavors to obtain or to use, the property of another with intent to, either temporarily or permanently:
Deprive the other person of a right to the property or a benefit from the property.
Appropriate the property to his or her own use or to the use of any person not entitled to the use of the property.
The sooner you get started on building your defense, the better your chances of achieving a positive result. Below are descriptions of the specific types of theft that Mr. Frankel has handled for his clients.

Grand Theft
Grand theft is a special term that basically sets the degree of severity based upon the value of the property that's illegally taken. In general, any property taken that carries a value of more than $300 can be considered grand theft in certain circumstances, and the classification of this crime is a felony in the third degree, punishable by up to five years in prison.

Petit Theft
Petit theft involves the taking of any property that's valued at more than $100 and less than $300, and this crime is classified as a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable by up to one year of incarceration.

Shoplifting
Shoplifting is technically termed "retail theft," and this crime is committed if someone deprives a merchant or business of any property illegally. As is the case with any other theft-related crime, the severity of the charge will depend upon the value of the property taken, and these charges can be classified as misdemeanors or felonies.

Dealing in Stolen Property
Dealing in stolen property is another charge that can carry varying degrees of consequences, but the statute is very clear in regards to the penalties involved:

812.019 - Dealing in stolen property

Any person who traffics in, or endeavors to traffic in, property that he or she knows or should know was stolen shall be guilty of a felony of the second degree.
Any person who initiates, organizes, plans, finances, directs, manages, or supervises the theft of property and traffics in such stolen property shall be guilty of a felony of the first degree.
All in all, theft-related charges need to be handled aggressively by your defense attorney. Contact Adam Frankel, P.A., today for a consultation and to begin building an aggressive and thorough defense.

Ellie~~ I am just reading this. My heart is broken for you
right now! :cry:

I think of you and Bengi often. I will keep
you and Bengi in my thoughts and prayers.

I do hope you get to the bottom of this and get him back!

Keep positive thoughts and don't give up! :hands::hug:

Much love and prayers~~ Linda, Moose and Mimi

I just read this thread and my heart breaks for you!...I will be thinking of you and I hope you find your Bengi soon!

I am not on facebook is there a link to your missing poster I could attach to an email. We then could flood all the motels/hotels with missing Yorkie emails and then you would not be singling out one particular motel/hotel. We could also send it to recues and vets in the area to help backup your search. Please let us know if we can help you.

I think others here are right...we need to band together and help you find your Benji. I have been searching the internet and found nothing, but if we all had info and could write or email that hotel...whatever we can do to help you. I also wonder about the maid that was in your room. It is just awfully fishy. I can't believe a lawyer told you it's not enough to build a case. They obviously don't have pets or they would know how awful this is. I agree that you should get a facebook page...then everyone can share it and all their friends can share. It gets the word out. I will be watching to see any ideas anyone can come up with and I will be so happy to help. My heart just aches for you.

I am just seeing this. I am so sorry. My heart just breaks for you, especially since you are not even in the area now. Someone mentioned Disney, but lack of cameras does not sound like Disney to me...nor does the kind of treatment you are receiving. It's hard to say whether it's negligence, stupidity, outright theft or a combination.

I am not trusting of hotels/motels since I stayed in one one night many years ago and after spending the day out, came back to find someone else in the room! :eek: We found our things in the housekeeping area but we put up a sink to get that help. Since we had rented the room for multiple days, we have no idea why they rented it out to another family, but the motel never gave a thought to stuff being left in the room as an indication that it was rented out already either.

I hope Benji is found quickly.

Just read this thread and IM SO SORRY!!! I am completely behind you banning together against this hotel. You have TEXAS on your side! I will pray will all my might that your baby is returned to you soon! My Baby, Mack, went missing last month on a fluke accident..we found him just over an hour later and I was beside myself in worry and grief...I cannot even begin to imagine what you are going through. Bigs hugs and lots of hope to you!