on april 27th, i wrote of a very disturbing situation that is still ongoing, btw.
a "child" was lost - then found and now that "child" with four legs is at the center of a HUGE furor.
piper, a 7 yr old champion shetland sheepdog, got loose during a stay at a friend's house during easter weekend while her owner was at the sheltie nationals in st louis, missouri.
a shelter in a different county from where she was being cared for, franklin county, ended up with piper.
piper was microchipped and the contact number was recorded and called by the franklin county in possession of piper... but no one answered - after all, it was the weekend of a major holiday. the shelter never called the contact information again (all confirmed on the franklin county shelter intake sheet showing ONE attempted call on friday afternoon of easter weekend with no followup call made again).
THIS is piper - Ch. Legacies Pipe Dream
and here she is with her friends!
she's the delicate thing in the middle!
monday morning, piper WITH the microchip information recorded on the release form from the shelter) was turned over to central ohio sheltie rescue run by and controlled by one individual, penny g. sanderbeck sanderbeck describes COSR (central ohio sheltie rescue, inc) as follows on zoominfo (cached page, as her website is now deleted along with her facebook profile):
As part of our dedication to the welfare of dogs, Central Ohio Sheltie Rescue frequently assists with the recovery of lost dogs throughout the nation. Through our 100+ recoveries, we have become very experienced and knowledgeable regarding successful lost dog recovery. We provide guidance and assistance for lost dog searches for all dog breeds, and we have a strong network to share lost dog information. Have a lost dog and need help, Call us (614) 578-0921please make special note of this paragraph above!Our experience with lost dog recovery has allowed us to accumulate several helpful procedures to aid dog recovery. Our best resource on lost dog recovery is our �How to Find a Lost Sheltie� booklet. The booklets are available for $2.00 (which is a considerable value for the piece of mind and information) by emailing CenOHSheltieResc@aol.com. Over 2,000 of the booklets have been distributed to dog owners all over the world, and we receive numerous emails monthly praising the advice and tips in the booklet.
1. Do not hesitate to contact search volunteers. The first couple hours of a dog search are critical and by waiting just one hour, the dog could easily travel several miles. As soon as the dog is discovered missing, contact volunteers to assist with the search. Our experience has proven that the time it takes for the owner to seek assistance is one of the largest determinates of when/if the dog is recovered.
2. Search the immediate area on foot and in vehicle.
3. Hang big signs�.not flyers�.in the area dog was last seen. Use color photos! Make them large enough to read from the car (at least 16 x 22) � if you can�t see them, no one else can either. Use a cell number or other number that someone can respond from immediately when called. Note the size of the posters above. The posters must be large enough to be seen from far distances. Weatherproof Signs or change them after rainstorms.
4. Hand out flyers to everyone you see and ask businesses in the area to hang flyers in windows. People take a stronger interest in locating your dog when they are given a flyer and are more likely to contact you.
5. Run an ad in the local papers. Give a detailed description of your dog and offer a reward.
6. Call the dog warden, police, shelters, humane societies, vets in the area, emergency veterinarians, dead animal pick up or Dept. of Transportation, local Lost-a-Pet volunteers (Mary Jane Stockdale for Franklin County 614-471-7397), breed rescues and mixed breed rescues. Post your information to local lost-a-pet web sites (such as Pet FBI at www.petfbi.com).
7. Visit the shelters (remember the private ones as well) every other day. Most shelters only hold dogs for three days before the dogs can be adopted by the public. Don�t rely on someone else to recognize your dog. Your description of the dog is generally hard to match, and animal shelter employees receive numerous demands for their time daily.
8. Search any wooded areas, creek beds, culverts, parks, etc. where the dog could be hiding. Understand that your dog is scared and confused, and he may not respond to you. Be prepared to use food, safe animal traps, slip leashes, and fencing to capture your dog.
9. Expand your coverage area by one mile per day in all directions for every day the pet is gone. Move signs, hand out flyers, make calls, etc.
Be DILIGENT�the dog�s life may depend on it.
Contact CenOhSheltieResc@aol.com� for more information, consultation, or to order �How to Find a Lost Sheltie� booklet .
Lost/Found Dog Listings on Our Site
We will list lost and found dogs (regardless of breed) from the Central Ohio area on our website to help get the dogs back where they belong. Our policy is to assist you in your search, not do it for you. So that the listings remain current and meaningful, we will request an update every 2 weeks or the listing will be removed. To request a listing or update a current one, please e-mail request/update information to webmaster@centralohiosheltierescue.org . Any listings placed on our site will be at the sole discretion of our board of directors.
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As part of our dedication to the welfare of dogs, Central Ohio Sheltie Rescue frequently assists with the recovery of lost dogs throughout the nation. Through our 100+ recoveries, we have become very experienced and knowledgeable regarding successful lost dog recovery. We provide guidance and assistance for lost dog searches for all dog breeds, and we have a strong network to share lost dog information. Have a lost dog and need help, Call us (614) 578-0921
the following day, the family from whose yard piper got loose AND the owner (who had just returned to town) along with others searching on the owner's behalf FINALLY found where piper was located and called sanderbeck expecting to pick piper up for a joyful reunion.
what has happened next is difficult to comprehend on any level.
please come below to see what happened and is STILL ongoing...