FOUND SAFE! - Urgent!!! Missing Sheltie, FL

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WHHOO HOOO!!!!!!
One lost critter found, now lets get the other home....
Should let the tv news people know too; maybe a follow up story would be done
 
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danisgoat said:
That is what we were thinking as well. That would have been better, for Ruffles, since she is in such bad shape, now. Plus.....it has been 90 plus for weeks in Florida. She is one tough cookie.

It is amazing how the friendliest of Shelties, when lost, turn afraid and wary. Ruffles was even afraid of her people when they found her. It is hard to imagine, but definitely is good information to have, in case we are ever, God Forbid, put in this situation.

Thank-you to everyone for your support. I know that Judy and Dave can sleep well tonight, knowing that Ruffles is safe at home.
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Of all the reading that I have done since These two shelties have been missing,that is one thing that really worried me.I read that they are afraid of thier owners,and will often not approach them.

The fact that they found her within such a short distance,only reinforces what I also read,that shelties are known to go in circles,often backtracking themselvesmand many times are found close to the point of where they originally were.

I cannot tell you how happy I was when I read your post.I do hope that she recovers well.
Welcome home Ruffles!
 
mbfrench said:
Of all the reading that I have done since These two shelties have been missing,that is one thing that really worried me.I read that they are afraid of thier owners,and will often not approach them.

The fact that they found her within such a short distance,only reinforces what I also read,that shelties are known to go in circles,often backtracking themselvesmand many times are found close to the point of where they originally were.

I cannot tell you how happy I was when I read your post.I do hope that she recovers well.
Welcome home Ruffles!
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They WILL come to another dog that they are familiar with. So that is why it is important to search with a dog that is friends with the missing pet. My friend up here did that with her Italian Spimoni and Judy did that for Ruffles.
 
danisgoat said:
Yes!

Here is a note from my breeder:


RUFFLES IS HOME.- I am in shock. Ruffles was sighted about 3 miles from where she originally was lost. She was living in a fenced in retention pond. She had a hole she crawled through to go into a yard where there was a dumpster. The Van Fleet family my daughter, husband and I searched and saw her. She ran like a wild animal in fear w...hen we called or saw her . We tried over 2 hrs to get her but we couldn't . It was horrible. Finally I found a quiet place and sat with my dog Troy. I started petting and playing with him . She peered out but if you looked at her she ran. I ignored her, which was the hardest thing I have ever done and she finally sniffed Troy who was 5 ft from me. When I moved she ran again. Finally I let her sniff Troy and moved him closer inch by inch till I could grab her. She is emaciated. She was gone for 4 wks and ate very little. We fed her lightly. She has lots of fleas but the vet said not to do anything tonight. This is the best news ever. She gave me lots of kisses since she is home. A million thanks to everyone for the prayers and help. Thanks for the happy fairy tale ending.
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YAY, WOO HOO!!! Oh this is such wonderful news, what a way to start my day. I can NOT imagine the relief you feel and how Ruffles feels to be safe!! Awesome, awesome, thank you dear Lord..:yes: :yes:
 
Oh my gosh my eyes are filling up with tears of relief!!!! I am so HAPPY Ruffles is back home and safe. That poor baby - who knows what goes thru their heads when enduring such an ordeal.

Please keep us updated with her progress back to health.

One down, one to go.

Sharon
 
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