Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Update - January 7

Another long day with no sightings. I want to thank 3 friends, 2 dogs, and a handful of others who braved the rain to look for my Rocky today. I came back soaked and physically ill and alone again. Meanwhile Rocky is probably huddled somewhere warm waiting all this out - and us humans think we are the smart ones!

For those that keep asking - all the local shelters, animal control, and vets know about Rocky. In fact, when I called the AWLA this morning all I said was "I lost my dog on Saturday" and they knew it was about Rocky. I did hear one amazing story of Rocky being sighted on Route 66 on Saturday (he was sighted again on Sunday, so he survived this). Apparently he kept his route close to the barrier in the emergency lane. Not weaving in and out of traffic at all. It gives me hope that everyone who has seen him has said he has been keeping himself out of harms way. We did call all the local DOTs, and thankfully none of the crews have picked up a dog recently.

There is a list below of things we can do to help make people aware of Rocky's search for home. If you do happen to do anyway, make sure you comment hear so we can avoid duplicate effort. Some people have been curious as why this has been such a tragedy to me (non dog lovers of course). For those that don't understand - let me explain it this way: in the last 7 years, I've had one Rocky. I've also gone through 6 apartments, 4 cities, 2 states, 3 jobs, and 1 wife during that time. He's been my only stable rock... and me his as well. Thanks again all for helping him get back to where he belongs.

2 comments:

  1. The rain has affected his ability to smell where he has been or is
    going. I'd suggest when he is sighted again that some stinky shoes or T-shirt of yours
    be taken near there so he has something familiar to smell, and then watch and wait. He is looking for something familiar.

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  2. Who would ever question why this is a tragedy?? Dog lover or not...that doesn't make sense to me!

    Rocky wants to be found...it will happen. A Steelers Playoff miracle ;)

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