For your interest, please view the latest email from Team Chelsea member Janet.
Thank you to all of you for your continued support, time and efforts in the ongoing search for Chelsea.
We continue to search and as always hope that Chelsea’s capture will be the next one to report.
We were unable to locate the loose black dog with the white chest this past Wednesday near Anderson and Manning in Whitby, but it was not for lack of trying.
As with the large paw prints seen in the Pringle Creek area, we have no way of knowing at this time if these are Chelsea’s prints, since there are many other dogs that are walked in that area everyday. It is an area that we do walk frequently and monitor, as with various other green space areas, as we know Chelsea does move about. The weather has certainly been beautiful and has made it very pleasant to be out and about while searching.
Congratulations to Lana for assisting a young kitten that she found near a ravine. The kitten was very underweight and in needing help. Thanks to Lana, the kitten now has a new home and a family who cares about her. Thanks Lana, well done!!!!!!
In addition to the 94 pets that have been rescued, while searching for Chelsea, 2 goats and 2 cows were also returned to their farms. As well, several horses were secured as the farmer was unaware that his fencing was down in an area near a very busy road. Way to go Ann !!!!!!!
Because of you, these pets have been reunited with their families, and the livestock now safely back at the farm. We know how important it is to act quickly when any animal is on the loose and in danger, “if it is loose and alone, lend a hand and a leash”.
Thank you for spreading the word about Chelsea and for keeping an eye out for her and all loose animals. We very much appreciate all that you do.
What to do if you spot Chelsea:
• Immediately call 905-706-2635 or 905-666-4676
• Remain calm – projecting a calm energy is very important
• DO NOT face her square on – instead have your body on an angle so you are not in a threatening position
• You can try to lure her with treats, speak quietly, slowly and calmly in order to create curiosity in her rather than excitement
• Allow her to come to you – if she moves away then keep your distance but try and keep her in your sights.
• Please do NOT chase or tackle Chelsea, we do not want her to be subjected to any further trauma and we do not want any harm to come to her or you.
Team Chelsea still looking… Latest Email from Janet of Team Chelsea
From the Editor: Hi Folks.
We are still away on Vacation will be back this weekend… but here is the latest on the search for Chelsea… the team is still looking, so keep your eyes open when you can…. thanks for the support ….
Please see the latest email from Janet of Team Chelsea below…
I received a call about a dog that was seen later this afternoon on Reach Road, just west of Lakeridge Road in Uxbridge. The dog was described as large, black and very matted. It had a white chest but they were not able to see its face as the head was turned. It was described as very dirty and muddy, and was limping. They said the dog looked “homeless”. The dog was seen by the “welcome to Uxbridge sign” on the north side of the road, just west of Lakeridge on Reach road. They looked at pictures of Chelsea and said the hair on this dog appears longer than Chelsea’s does on the poster. There are large prints in the snow by the sign heading up the hill to the north. I have spoken to a few of the locals/farmers in the immediate area and they said they would keep an eye out and call if they sighted the dog. There are still people looking in the area, thankfully the fog has now lifted.
Thank you to Kerry and her family for searching as well, as well for leaving kibble out for this pup. Again, we have no way of knowing if this could be Chelsea or not, but it does sound like a dog that needs help. We would appreciate if you are in this area to keep an eye out.
Thanks very much, Janet
On Facebook : “missing bernese mountain dog named Chelsea”
What to do if you see Chelsea:
• Immediately call 905-706-2635 or 905-666-4676
• Remain calm – projecting a calm energy is very important
• DO NOT face her square on – instead have your body on an angle so you are not in a threatening position
• You can try to lure her with treats, speak quietly, slowly and calmly in order to create curiosity in her rather than excitement
• Allow her to come to you – if she moves away then keep your distance but try and keep her in your sights.
• Please do NOT chase or tackle Chelsea, we do not want her to be subjected to any further trauma and we do not want any harm to come to her or you.
Update: Additional Email regarding previous information received..
The dog seen at Reach road and Lakeridge in Uxbridge last night has been located and is back home.
This was an older “NEWF ” who ventured away from home. Mystery solved on this one.
Thanks everyone.
Janet
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