Lost Dog, Evans Notch - Found safe

[vegematic]

If you are hiking in Evans Notch, especially around Mt. Caribou, please keep an eye out for this missing dog, picture attached below:

Border Collie "Flo"

Lost on the Caribou Trail from the Bog Rd in Gilead, ME on Monday, 22 Jun 2009.

If found please call: Sheryl Tishman @914.420.2815 or Katie Crockett Stack @207.653.4651

Thanks a lot!

 

[Ed'n Lauky]

That's a heart breaker. Please keep us updated. My schedule is a bit tight for the next couple of days, but if I could I would go up there with Lauky and see if we could help find her.

 

[Waumbek]

Cute pup. I'll pass this along and keep an eye out. I expect you've already thought of this, but pictures should be posted at the USFS campgrounds in the Evans Notch and at AMC's Crockett Place as well as at trailheads.

 

[sardog1]

For this incident and for any upcoming ones, I'll reprise here the advice I have offered before:

If the dog's owner goes searching on the trail, that person should try to move relatively slowly and stop frequently to call and wait for several minutes. If the dog is downwind, it will take some time for the dog to reach the source of the owner's scent. If you're moving too fast, you're harder to catch up with. Be aware of the wind direction at all times and try to position the owner(s) for maximum effect in broadcasting the scent.

If your field searching comes to naught and you must leave the trail, hang clothing from the dog's owner at the trailhead. If possible, station someone there around the clock. If not possible, put food in a bowl at the clothing and check back as often as possible.

Be sure to post flyers with a photo (if possible) and a reward offer at the trailhead. Make sure you include info on the dog's name and how to contact the owner 24/7.

 

[vegematic]

Thanks for that information, sardog. I'll try to pass it on if the dog is not found today. Flo's people and some friends are out on the Caribou area trails today and have left some clothing at the trailhead and posters all over the place.

 

[audrey]

I fervently wish them a happy reunion, having been there and done that. This next pup of ours will go into training from day 1, to stay with Mom and Dad.

 

[vegematic]

Update:

Flo has been found and reunited with her people.
-vegematic

 

[psmart]

Great to hear!

 

[rocket21]

Great news! Can you let us know how they found the pup, etc.?

 

[vegematic]

I don't know who actually found the dog and how, but she was found on 113 in North Fryeburg. She traveled a bit but was in good condition.
-vegematic

 

[chinooktrail]

pfhew!

Geneva and I were holding our breath on this one.

So glad they were reunited.

 

[mookie]

that is awesome!

 

[Ed'n Lauky]

Great news!!!

 

[dug]

Having spent 9 hours looking for a lost dog on the trail, I can certainly relate to the feeling when she came bounding down the trail with a "where the heck did you go on me?" look on her face.

Glad all is OK.