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!

Help fund the search for George!

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!

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:

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!

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!

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?