Stolen Yorkie in Laguna Niguel CA. Help me find my baby!

[Shayla_____]

Originally Posted by Doodlebug

I am praying that you find your Yorkie. I can't even imagine the panic you must be feeling. I would have family members and friends scour the neighborhood looking at neighbor's windows to see if your Yorkie is in their window. Ask everyone you meet to spread the word of your missing pup. Put up a lot of posters. Walk the neighborhood carrying something like bacon that might lure him to you if he is running loose. Don't give up. Sometimes dogs are found days later still wandering the streets. Please post updates.

I have tried calling out "food" which is really the only word he responds to. Lol. He loves to eat. I went around making clicking noises which I use to call my pups to me, and even took my other yorkie around the neighborhood and places Ozzy might be, but he didn't seem to sniff Ozzy or anything unusual. My neighbors have been helping us search as well, and I have been taking your suggestion of looking in windows and through the backyard fences when visibility allows. Still praying!

[Shayla_____]

Originally Posted by Teddysmom76

Hi there, I'm Teddy and Lola's mom. We are praying for you every night that little Ozzy comes home to you safe and sound. I looked through every Craigslist ad that I could find for anything that might sound like your baby. I was thinking, could you have someone post an ad saying that they are looking to buy a dog (and have it loosely match the description of Ozzy? Maybe in a section of California other than right where you live? Also, does anyone on Yorkietalk have and connections at Sprint? They could potentially help to trace the blocked call.

Thank you so much for all of your help! I have been looking for yorkies for sale in San Diego County and LA County, but haven't seen anything close to my unique Ozzy. Still searching and praying! I have even called on the ads that just mention found dog, and so far they are not Ozzy.

[Shayla_____]

And thank you everyone for your responses! I can use all the prayers and positive thoughts I can get! Also, I don't know how to post pictures on this site, but here is a link to one of my craigslist ads. It has a couple pictures of Ozzy on it. ***LOST YORKIE***CASH REWARD LAGUNA NIGUEL GOLDEN LANTERN!

[Teddysmom76]

Have you heard anything? Is your pup microchipped?

[Kaitlynx89]

Oh no. I just saw this and my heart literally breaks for you and ozzy. I will pray every single day for you both. I hope you are able to find him I can't even imagine...

[JuliannaB]

Originally Posted by Shayla_____

And thank you everyone for your responses! I can use all the prayers and positive thoughts I can get! Also, I don't know how to post pictures on this site, but here is a link to one of my craigslist ads. It has a couple pictures of Ozzy on it. ***LOST YORKIE***CASH REWARD LAGUNA NIGUEL GOLDEN LANTERN!

What an adorable little guy. He has such a wide tongue. My Bailey has a slimmer tongue but long. Sometimes we get a nostril kiss before we know what's happened. haha I have a feeling that this will end well, just be it soon!! Sending more positive vibes your way

[theporkieyorkie]

Praying your baby is found. I know he doesn't have a chip, but does he have a collar with tags?!? Have you created a post on Facebook yet? You could share it with your friends and ask them to share it!!

Perhaps you could somehow convince the local media to help you out as well...and you could try Backpage, which is simlar to Craigslist. Also have you checked Ebay?? I believe they have some kind of free classified section bc some girl was selling her yorkie on there recently.

Just recently, Another member found her yorkie after he disappeared 5 years ago. It had been so long that she had even moved out of state. She was just reunited with him in November....so never give up on your search!!

[Patti]

Praying he is returned to you soon.

[wemple2]

I saw and shared the post on Facebook...it's a long shot as I have few friends in California. But you never know who may see it and know something. Do not give up hope, he's out there somewhere and somebody knows where. The reward will hopefully get a response...but be careful. Around here the local papers are the best place to post ads, that and Facebook. Why would the police help if he was micro chipped and won't help otherwise...makes no sense. Praying for his safety and return...

[mimimomo]

I have a bad feeling the people that called you has him...I hope they have a change of heart & return him to you if they do indeed have him.
Besides, the police can't track pet microchips...they're not trackable like a gps device. It only works if it's scanned @ the shelter or vet.

[JuliannaB]

What you must be going through just breaks my heart!!!! Wish I could help but I'm in BC, or else I would've.
I too have a suspicion that the people that phoned you have him. Why else would like to know about the history of a recent dog? Sounds too much of a coincidence to me. My heart continues to go out with you. More good vibes sent your way!!!!
Can one protect themselves from this ever happening? By that I mean, short of a watchful eye, perhaps fenced in, and leash on is common thinking. Sometimes in the house I don't know where Bailey is, this is partly due to his small stature (7.5lbs), but still it could've turned out to be a lot of searching if he went o/s w/o my knowledge. Does one just have to wait to see if the dog is brought to a vet; of course assuming that they were chipped?
You are posting and advertising in every way possible that a wonderful mama like you does. How lucky for Ozzy to have you!!
Just thinking that perhaps a neighbor of the people who, perhaps, have him (hopefully they are living in your neck of the woods, so all may see/read the posts up about him) will question them and/or call the police. Good luck in your search and I will be dropping in tomorrow hoping for a 'welcome home' tag. Fingers crossed for you and Ozzy. Ozzy... where are you???

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by mimimomo

I have a bad feeling the people that called you has him...I hope they have a change of heart & return him to you if they do indeed have him.
Besides, the police can't track pet microchips...they're not trackable like a gps device. It only works if it's scanned @ the shelter or vet.

My thinking exactly. OP I linked your CL ad to a friend of mine whose in rescue with me. She is bound to share it with other volunteers. If we hear anything we'll let you know.

[gracielove]

Most newspapers provide free lost and found ads if you don't use a picture. Radio stations will also provide free lost and found ads.

Make sure you keep reminding all these places about your dog. It may seem hopeless but it's not. A dog that is lost and scared many times will find a place to hide out. Even a regularly friendly dog will become scared when out of it's element and avoid people. They can last an amazing long time on their own so don't give up. If those people have him it is still possible that he could get away or they may decide they don't want him after all.

I remember one case where a friend of a lady that stole a little Yorke turned her in when he saw ads for the missing dog.

[theporkieyorkie]

Originally Posted by mimimomo

I have a bad feeling the people that called you has him...I hope they have a change of heart & return him to you if they do indeed have him.
Besides, the police can't track pet microchips...they're not trackable like a gps device. It only works if it's scanned @ the shelter or vet.

It reminds me of Yoshi's story when he first went missing. I remember reading that somebody called Mary too but wouldn't give her any concrete info to go on...and the girl ended up living in the same area that Yoshi was found in.

For this person to call the OP blocked and then not want to give up any info sounds suspicious to me...of course, there are a bunch of weirdo's that scan CL everyday.

To the OP...if you do actually have any leads on your dog, please make sure you take someone with you if you meet anyone and be careful about what personal info you give out because people can try to prey on your tragedy... Nothing like saying they've found your pup just to try to get the reward money out of you. Criminals and con artists use CL to find victims all of the time.

[JuliannaB]

Originally Posted by theporkieyorkie

It reminds me of Yoshi's story when he first went missing. I remember reading that somebody called Mary too but wouldn't give her any concrete info to go on...and the girl ended up living in the same area that Yoshi was found in.

For this person to call the OP blocked and then not want to give up any info sounds suspicious to me...of course, there are a bunch of weirdo's that scan CL everyday.

To the OP...if you do actually have any leads on your dog, please make sure you take someone with you if you meet anyone and be careful about what personal info you give out because people can try to prey on your tragedy... Nothing like saying they've found your pup just to try to get the reward money out of you. Criminals and con artists use CL to find victims all of the time.

All very good points!!! It's amazing what one will do w/out thinking it through, at such a confusing time as looking for ones dog. Sending best vibes for a happy outcome.