George in a rare moment, not moving around
That's a face that not only a mother could love!
I can surely see how much he was missed for those two months he was running around. He really does complete the family.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Coupla Pics of George
Today I went to take George his collar with his ID tags on it, which Sam had inadvertently held onto. And I got to meet him! I was so pleased to be able to see him -- inside on this rainy chilly day, and so happy to see me! He didn't really want to stay still for pictures, but I managed to get a couple that weren't blurry --
I can surely see how much he was missed for those two months he was running around. He really does complete the family.
I can surely see how much he was missed for those two months he was running around. He really does complete the family.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
George After His Vet Visit
George went to the vet today and had a good visit. Here's what his mom, Barbara, had to say:
"Other than losing ten pounds and having a rash on his tummy and hind legs he's in great shape..... imagine that!
For the time being, he's on prednisone for the rash but has no fleas or ticks. I gave him a bath as soon as he got home and put flea stuff on him.
He's on a slip leash until I get a collar and the no-jump-harness is on the way. He'd love to be out in the yard without a leash so the harness will work great.
He goes for the second part of his flu shot in two weeks and I'll make arrangements for him to be chipped then."
It's such fun to think of George happy at home now, with his family, and no longer running around alone, cold, and having to actually work for his next meal!
"Other than losing ten pounds and having a rash on his tummy and hind legs he's in great shape..... imagine that!
For the time being, he's on prednisone for the rash but has no fleas or ticks. I gave him a bath as soon as he got home and put flea stuff on him.
He's on a slip leash until I get a collar and the no-jump-harness is on the way. He'd love to be out in the yard without a leash so the harness will work great.
He goes for the second part of his flu shot in two weeks and I'll make arrangements for him to be chipped then."
It's such fun to think of George happy at home now, with his family, and no longer running around alone, cold, and having to actually work for his next meal!
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Now that George is safe--help us find Gus!
Now that George is safe, we're moving on to help bring Gus back to safety: Gus is a 2 year old puppy mill doxie who slipped his harness and ran away from the adoption event he was at on Saturday, September 26 in Chantilly, VA.
You can follow Gus's search on his blog.
Join his Facebook Group!
You can follow Gus's search on his blog.
Join his Facebook Group!
GEORGE IS HOME!!!!!
What a fun ending!!!
George's mom had been saying that she thought that it might work -- if she could just get to where he is -- to put her hands on her hips and wag her finger at him and scold him like she does when he's mischievious. So here's her daughter's story about what happened when she responded to a sighting call this morning (she happens to work near to her mother's home):
"Got a call from Megan that she spotted him of on Woodland by the creek but he wouldn't come to her.
I left work, was driving down Woodland when he came running towards me.
I stopped got out and yelled "George! Get in this car right now!" and....he did!
He has lost about 15 pounds but is still as active as ever. Just dropped him off at home.
He momma and Lab sisters are overjoyed!!!!"
Thanks to everyone who helped or even just followed the story! We'll post follow-up pictures and a vet check-up report as soon as we can! North Springfield, please feel free to start taking down fliers as soon as possible, and rest assured that we will have volunteers out this weekend to unflier your neighborhoods.
George's mom had been saying that she thought that it might work -- if she could just get to where he is -- to put her hands on her hips and wag her finger at him and scold him like she does when he's mischievious. So here's her daughter's story about what happened when she responded to a sighting call this morning (she happens to work near to her mother's home):
"Got a call from Megan that she spotted him of on Woodland by the creek but he wouldn't come to her.
I left work, was driving down Woodland when he came running towards me.
I stopped got out and yelled "George! Get in this car right now!" and....he did!
He has lost about 15 pounds but is still as active as ever. Just dropped him off at home.
He momma and Lab sisters are overjoyed!!!!"
Thanks to everyone who helped or even just followed the story! We'll post follow-up pictures and a vet check-up report as soon as we can! North Springfield, please feel free to start taking down fliers as soon as possible, and rest assured that we will have volunteers out this weekend to unflier your neighborhoods.
2 More Sightings This AM
From George's mom:
"Got two calls around 7:00 a.m. this morning. George was spotted at Woodland Drive and Country Wood Court. They said he does respond to his name but neither could get him."
George's mom lives just blocks away, but runs a day care in her home and can't run out to check on sightings. We need people in the immediate area that have a schedule and lifestyle such that you can respond to George sighting calls. If there are North Springfield neighbors that are able to put yourself on call to respond for us, please get in contact using the contact option in the menu at right. We can coach you on how to respond to a sighting call if you are close enough to run out on a moment's notice. Calls have come in at 7am like this morning, and 8:15pm and 9:30 pm and assorted other hours. Perhaps we'll be lucky enough to get several folks, some that are available durng the day and others available in off hours?
"Got two calls around 7:00 a.m. this morning. George was spotted at Woodland Drive and Country Wood Court. They said he does respond to his name but neither could get him."
George's mom lives just blocks away, but runs a day care in her home and can't run out to check on sightings. We need people in the immediate area that have a schedule and lifestyle such that you can respond to George sighting calls. If there are North Springfield neighbors that are able to put yourself on call to respond for us, please get in contact using the contact option in the menu at right. We can coach you on how to respond to a sighting call if you are close enough to run out on a moment's notice. Calls have come in at 7am like this morning, and 8:15pm and 9:30 pm and assorted other hours. Perhaps we'll be lucky enough to get several folks, some that are available durng the day and others available in off hours?
Monday, October 5, 2009
Another Sighting 10/4
Today marks two months since George went missing -- on August 5th 2009.
Following the 8:15pm sighting on Sunday, October 4th, a call came in about 9:30pm -- another sighting on Ferndale.
Following the 8:15pm sighting on Sunday, October 4th, a call came in about 9:30pm -- another sighting on Ferndale.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
SIGHTINGS: 10/04/09, 9:30 am and 8:15 pm, North Springfield
George was spotted this morning by 3 different people in North Springfield near Inzer Street. Update from George's mom:
"Got three sightings this morning in North Springfield and one is definitely confirmed. I stopped working with the flyers and drove over quickly and met the woman so we could each take a few streets and search. She followed George for several blocks but lost him when she turned around. He seems to be staying around Jervis, Hogarth, Heming, Garner, etc. The good news: three more people are now aware of him being in that area and will keep an eye out for him."
This evening, there was another sighting:
"Got a call at 8:15 tonight. A man walking his dog saw George at Axton and Ferndale. He was sitting in the yard of the corner house. The man walked by him, saw the flyer a bit further up, stopped to take down the number and turned around to see him cross the street and continue down Ferndale."
We're so lucky that we had folks out flyering this exact area today--thanks to all of you who are helping to return George to safety!
"Got three sightings this morning in North Springfield and one is definitely confirmed. I stopped working with the flyers and drove over quickly and met the woman so we could each take a few streets and search. She followed George for several blocks but lost him when she turned around. He seems to be staying around Jervis, Hogarth, Heming, Garner, etc. The good news: three more people are now aware of him being in that area and will keep an eye out for him."
This evening, there was another sighting:
"Got a call at 8:15 tonight. A man walking his dog saw George at Axton and Ferndale. He was sitting in the yard of the corner house. The man walked by him, saw the flyer a bit further up, stopped to take down the number and turned around to see him cross the street and continue down Ferndale."
We're so lucky that we had folks out flyering this exact area today--thanks to all of you who are helping to return George to safety!
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Possible sightings, 10/02/09, Falls Church and North Springfield
We had the tracker out to verify whether George was in Falls Church--and did not get a positive track. There is certainly another dog loose in Falls Church. It could be George, but it could also be a different dog--we had one sighting in Falls Church and another in Springfield on Friday.
Here's what the Falls Church sighting said:
"I think I might have seen this dog around 11pm tonight near the entrance to Jefferson District Park (approximate cross streets are Lee Highway and Hyson Lane in Falls Church). It was dark, so I can't be sure it was an exact match, but I thought I saw a tri-colored dog about the size of a lab that seemed to be alone near the mailbox at the entrance to the park."
And the Springfield sighting:
"I was driving home Friday on Franconia Road between Van Dorn and Tellegraph, before 9 am...around some baseball fields,prior to reaching Rose Hill shopping Center where the McDonalds is, and I saw a dog along the road that looked like George."
If you've seen a dog matching this description, please let us know!
Here's what the Falls Church sighting said:
"I think I might have seen this dog around 11pm tonight near the entrance to Jefferson District Park (approximate cross streets are Lee Highway and Hyson Lane in Falls Church). It was dark, so I can't be sure it was an exact match, but I thought I saw a tri-colored dog about the size of a lab that seemed to be alone near the mailbox at the entrance to the park."
And the Springfield sighting:
"I was driving home Friday on Franconia Road between Van Dorn and Tellegraph, before 9 am...around some baseball fields,prior to reaching Rose Hill shopping Center where the McDonalds is, and I saw a dog along the road that looked like George."
If you've seen a dog matching this description, please let us know!
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Flyering push on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, 11 am: North Springfield
Where: Wendy's in the Kmart Shopping Center at John Marr Dr and Little River Turnpike(236).
When: Sunday, October 4, 2009, at 11:00 AM.
What: Flier the area and search for George.
What to bring: 50 copies of the flier (can be e-mailed to you, or we will print out extras to give to you when you arrive), 50 plastic sheet covers (to protect the fliers from rain). 50 thumbtacks to hang your fliers. George’s business cards, to hand out to folks you meet while fliering. Stinky treats, like hot dogs or cat food. A leash. Water and a snack for you.
What to wear: Wear comfortable walking clothing and a red shirt or jacket so we can easily identify you as part of the search team.
Please let us know if you'll be joining us!
When: Sunday, October 4, 2009, at 11:00 AM.
What: Flier the area and search for George.
What to bring: 50 copies of the flier (can be e-mailed to you, or we will print out extras to give to you when you arrive), 50 plastic sheet covers (to protect the fliers from rain). 50 thumbtacks to hang your fliers. George’s business cards, to hand out to folks you meet while fliering. Stinky treats, like hot dogs or cat food. A leash. Water and a snack for you.
What to wear: Wear comfortable walking clothing and a red shirt or jacket so we can easily identify you as part of the search team.
Please let us know if you'll be joining us!
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Update from George's mom
George came to us as a tiny puppy from a family who lived down the street. They were moving and were planning to leave him behind! He became very attached to me and very rarely leaves my side. Every morning I would find him laying outside the shower to wait for me!!! I have a black Lab and a chocolate Lab and he quite simply completes our "pack"! He's funny (sits on a chair at the table with the daycare kids when they're doing crafts!) and quirky and always willing to play. Needless to say, we miss him very much and can't wait to bring him home!
Here's a picture of him as a puppy:
Here's a picture of him as a puppy:
SIGHTING: 09/29/09, 1:00 pm, back in North Springfield!
The caller saw a dog who looked like George in North Springfield at Heming and Jervis. She couldn't tell if he was more black or tan because he was very dirty and he was wearing a chain hanging down. She said he looked like he'd been out and about for quite awhile.
We're not sure if this is the same dog that was seen in Falls Church yesterday, or a different dog.
We still need assistance spreading the word about George. Please join us!
We're not sure if this is the same dog that was seen in Falls Church yesterday, or a different dog.
We still need assistance spreading the word about George. Please join us!
Monday, September 28, 2009
SIGHTING: 09/28/09, 2:30 pm, Falls Church
We received a call from a gentleman who thinks he spotted George near Banneker dog park in Falls Church. He was trotting down Noland towards Rt 7.
We're working to reach out to folks in Falls Church by contacting neighborhood listserves and area schools--but we need help flyering and handing out George's business cards, too. Please join the effort to bring George back to safety!
We're working to reach out to folks in Falls Church by contacting neighborhood listserves and area schools--but we need help flyering and handing out George's business cards, too. Please join the effort to bring George back to safety!
Sunday, September 27, 2009
SIGHTING: 09/27/09, 9:30 pm, Falls Church
George was seen by one of our volunteers in Falls Church, VA, off of Sleepy Hollow Road.
George was also seen in Falls Church last week, on Cherry Street between Rte 50 and Hillwood Avenue around 8:30 am.
We need to get this new area covered with flyers--can you help?
George was also seen in Falls Church last week, on Cherry Street between Rte 50 and Hillwood Avenue around 8:30 am.
We need to get this new area covered with flyers--can you help?
Friday, September 25, 2009
Flyering push on Sunday, September 27, 11 am, North Springfield
Where: Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Rd, Springfield, VA 22150.
When: Sunday, September 27, 2009, at 11:00 AM.
What: Flier the area and search for George.
What to bring: 50 copies of the flier (can be e-mailed to you, or we will print out extras to give to you when you arrive), 50 plastic sheet covers (to protect the fliers from rain). 50 thumbtacks to hang your fliers. George’s business cards, to hand out to folks you meet while fliering. Stinky treats, like hot dogs or cat food. A leash. Water and a snack for you.
What to wear: Wear comfortable walking clothing and a red shirt or jacket so we can easily identify you as part of the search team.
Please let us know if you'll be joining us!
When: Sunday, September 27, 2009, at 11:00 AM.
What: Flier the area and search for George.
What to bring: 50 copies of the flier (can be e-mailed to you, or we will print out extras to give to you when you arrive), 50 plastic sheet covers (to protect the fliers from rain). 50 thumbtacks to hang your fliers. George’s business cards, to hand out to folks you meet while fliering. Stinky treats, like hot dogs or cat food. A leash. Water and a snack for you.
What to wear: Wear comfortable walking clothing and a red shirt or jacket so we can easily identify you as part of the search team.
Please let us know if you'll be joining us!
Tracking map
Here's what the track looks like from last night--George went within a block of his home!
Thursday, September 24, 2009
GREAT track update, and a video
Just heard from Sam, the tracker. She ran a two-hour track on George that went from the sighting yesterday back to within a block of the owner's home, and then back to the sighting area from yesterday. They ended at a creek.
A feeding station has been set up at the creek. There is a flat area there, so we may be able to get a trap set up at some point. Georege's owner has been instructed to collect scent (by soaking dirty clothes in a bucket) and then spray that scent on a trail from the creek to her home, to lure George back to her home.
We'll try and get a camera out to see who is eating from the feeding station.
Anyone interested in monitoring the camera or the feeding station?
Here's some video of how Sam, our tracker, works!
A feeding station has been set up at the creek. There is a flat area there, so we may be able to get a trap set up at some point. Georege's owner has been instructed to collect scent (by soaking dirty clothes in a bucket) and then spray that scent on a trail from the creek to her home, to lure George back to her home.
We'll try and get a camera out to see who is eating from the feeding station.
Anyone interested in monitoring the camera or the feeding station?
Here's some video of how Sam, our tracker, works!
Starting outreach
We have a few volunteers ready to start flyering the North Springfield neighborhood--but we could use a lot more folks on the ground. Can you join us?
We're reaching out to schools and places of worship in the area and will start reaching out to area listserves, too.
If you can help with off-site outreach or on-the-ground tasks, please let us know!
We're reaching out to schools and places of worship in the area and will start reaching out to area listserves, too.
If you can help with off-site outreach or on-the-ground tasks, please let us know!
Available to walk with the tracker?
Sam, with Pure Gold Pet Trackers is available to help us track George, but we need a volunteer to accompany her. If you're available, please let us know ASAP by leaving a comment!
Thanks!
Thanks!
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Help find George!
George was spotted this morning in North Springfield near Hogarth Street off of Hemming Avenue. The woman who spotted him stopped and called to him but he ran off. If you spot him, please call Jaime at 703-380-0201 during the weekdays or Barbara at 703-354-1805 on weekends and evenings. Barbara does home daycare so she can not leave during the day, but I work close so am able to come right away. He has always been friendly, slightly hyper and a little skittish, but I would think he is even more so now being on his own for so long.
He is my mom's dog, she is just hearbroken since he has been gone for about 6 weeks now. Any help would be appreciated!
He is my mom's dog, she is just hearbroken since he has been gone for about 6 weeks now. Any help would be appreciated!
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