Hi all - I want to thank everyone for all the information and suggestions they have given me. I want to assure you I have heard basically every strategy in the book at this point on how to bring a lost dog home. I am trying to use that information and what I know about Rocky to make the best judgments about bringing him home. At this point I am overwhelmed with information, tips, strategies, and advice on what to do. So if I do not respond to your suggestions, it's not because I am ignoring them - it is just impossible for me to respond to everything.
After having thought through everything, I do think that having an organized search of people combing the area and yelling for Rocky might drive him out of the area instead of bringing him home - which is what we don't want. His last couple sightings have almost been by accident it seems, rather then him making himself visible to people. So considering this information it is improbable that he would run up to anyone (perhaps even me) by simply yelling his name.
So here is a basic list of rules for tonight:
- No Yelling for Rocky
- If you See Rocky, turn and walk in another direction and call me. He may follow you. You can also attempt the lying down thing Ashley suggested. The important thing would be to do something that will keep him in the area until I can get there rather then scare him so he runs off.
- Move through the area slowly. Use flashlights only to peer under decks or backyards.
While we are keeping our eyes out for Rocky, let's try and do a concentrated, perhaps even door to door effort in the areas near where he has been seen and near 66, of handing out flyers and business cards. I will bring stacks of each (if people have scissors to cut the business cards, that would help). I am going to be setting up 3 feeding stations in the area for Rocky that will hopefully allow us to pin his whereabouts down further.
Appreciate all those coming out tonight. Let's all meet in the parking lot of the Mount Daniel Elementary School (2328 N. Oak St.). I'll stay in that area from 6:30-7:30 to hand out flyers and business cards and to give instructions. Please let me know if you will be later then than that time frame. As always, call or text 703-593-1040 or email rockydab@yahoo.com.
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I am praying that Rocky is found or sighted tonnight!!!
ReplyDeleteC'mon Rocky. Please show your face today. I do know for a fact that if a lost dog hears alot of people around he/she will tend to move on. The key to having Rocky stay in the same area is not having alot of noice around. Chances are Rocky has forgotten his name and his owners. He is on survival mode now. Get a sighting and then set up feeding stations and put a piece of the owners clothing around the feeding stations and continue to watch that area. Another suggestion would be to put some sand going up to the feeding station and you should be able to tell if it's dog prints in the sand. Good luck and praying Rocky is found soon.
ReplyDeleteCannot express how I feel for you. I pray and cry for you every night. I live too far away to aid in the search, but am keeping you in my thoughts. Please Rocky, come home.
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking of Rocky and trying to will him home. Can't be a part of the search tonight, but I did look around as I was driving through Falls Church today and will continue to do so when I'm in that area.
ReplyDeletePrayers that you find Rocky!
ReplyDeleteRavi: let me know how it went tonight. If you get another sighting at a feeding station, or get confirmation on camera that Rocky is eating at a feeding station, let's put out the trap. Also, did you hear back from the Steve guy with Detect A Pet? Let me know!
ReplyDeleteDaphne
We distributed the flyers and the business cards. I am going to put some up at work tomorrow. I work right next to Ballston mall. I hope someone finds him. Hes too cute to be lost.
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