Could use some board magic for Scruff

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Debby, It's much more common to get a dog back than a cat, but you know the whole routine. My dog was missing for a week once. We drove everywhere and asked kids playing, knocked on doors, (after calling the police, the pound, the neighbors, etc.) We finally found someone who had seen him. When the people learned that he was friendly and had no record of biting, they put food out for him and tied him up. I was overwhelmed with gratitude. We spent hours and hours every day after school driving this area. But we got him! Don't give up hope. I'm saying a prayer now that he will come home.
 

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Any news yet? I am praying that he comes home safely to you. Hopefully he just found somewhere warm to bunker down and will be home soon.
 

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Debbie - have you had time to call local shelters or alert the neighbors? I can't call your neighbors - well - I'll PM you.

Still keeping Scruff in my prayers!

 
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Still no Scruffy. I have cried several times in the past few days, but everyday when I get home from work, I look to see if he comes running out to the car to meet me.
 

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Oh, no, Debby!

I don't know how I missed this post. I am still hoping and praying that Scruffy returns to you soon. I sincerely hope some good soul took him in due to the cold. I know you miss him terribly. Try to think positive - even though it will be hard to do. I'm hoping the board magic works soon for you! I don't know what else to say other than I will be praying very hard for that little dog and also for you and your family!

((HUGS))
 
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Thank you Sandi. But I know he is gone. I will never know what happened, but I know he is dead. He either got hit by a car, killed by a Bobcat (which we unfortunately have in this area now, due to the wondeful DNR promoting wildlife and bringing it in here) or someone shot him. He didn't wander off....and he didn't get lost....I wish that was the case.

I am going to post a thread here in the section for our pets who have crossed the bridge as soon as I can sit down and type out everything I feel without crying.....I want to leave a sort of memorial to Scruffy here.....I know he wasn't a cat, but I think crossing the bridge is for any beloved pet.

Thanks everyone for your kind words and prayers.
 

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..i am so sorry.

it was a wonderful thing to bring him home and care for him,
you have such a generous, caring heart.

maybe there is still hope.

you & Scruffy are in my thoughts.

blessings,
katie.
 
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Thank you Katie. And I just want to say how glad I am that you are back with us....I love you!!!!!!
Thanks for your kind thoughts!
 
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I have a picture of Scruffy I will post soon. He had a cat sitting on top of him....his favorite cat.
 

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Debby,

Dont lose hope on Scruffy -- Have you called the local animal shelters or the rabies control? Maybe call them and let them know if they see a dog who looks like Scruffy wandering around to pick him up. Maybe someone saw him & thought he was lost & took him in?
 

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Debby, I really hope Scruffy comes home, and surprises you. At least you know that you gave him 3 years of love and happiness he wouldn't have had.
 

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Sorry that Scruf is still not home, that's so heart breaking!

Remember, life does not usually work on schedules set on human terms. So until you have seen Scruf with your very own eyes, keep the faith.



 

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Debby, I really hope Scruffy comes home, and surprises you. At least you know that you gave him 3 years of love and happiness he wouldn't have had.
 
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