Stonkin Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 We have a lot of dogs here at the farm, one of them is called Gemma, a black gundog labrador belonging to my girlfriend. Most days Gemma will go off hunting/playing in the fields and woods after breakfast and for 6 years has always returned home a few hours later. She was last seen on the 30th Dec at 8pm when the yard was locked up. One door is always left slightly open to allow the security dogs to roam the farm at night. The following morning Gemma was nowhere to be seen. This was very odd as she will always have her breakfast first before doing anything and is always the first dog to jump up at my girlfriend for a morning hug. She is one of the strangest natured and loyal labradors i have ever known, especially to Cheryl. We called the police, dog wardens, all local vets and kennels incase she had been found and taken somewhere. Everyday the dog warden and council have phoned us asking if she had returned. Cheryl and i have spent hours upon hours walking everywhere looking for her ever since she went missing incase she was stuck, theres 80 acres of land and woods. Every day we returned and it felt like a member of the family had gone. The other dogs, especially Gemma's best friend, a jack russell was also clearly missing her very much. Every time we drove out in the cars you couldnt help but have your eyes stuck to the ditches and side of the road looking for her. It got to the stage it would have been nicer to even find her if the worst had happened, at least we would have known what happened. This morning i was laying in bed, Cheryl was having a coffee in the kitchen when she shouts out 'Gemma's home, Gemma's home!' I thought i was dreaming and raced to the front door and there was Gemma in Cheryl's arms. She'd just walked back from wherever she had been. She is very very skinny and smells like a sewer. I think she has clearly been stuck somewhere, i wish i knew where as i couldnt think of many other places we could have searched. Its been a great start to the day, she still has the same loving eyes and tail wagging, just needs lots of good meals and a warm bed. Just thought i would share.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Aww, good story with a happy ending Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT Paul Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 good news for a change maybe she was stuck lost weight and came free!! but shes back which is good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Thats a bit of good news that puts a smile on everyones face Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 I like a story with a happy end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 good times mates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Top result. She may have been stuck in a sewer? The clues are there mate..!! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 Cheers guys. She's definetly been stuck somewhere. Maybe she's had 1 last attempt to get out. She's getting lots of attention, dog food, meat and gravy, bacon rolls! Very glad she is home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Cheers guys. She's definetly been stuck somewhere. Maybe she's had 1 last attempt to get out. She's getting lots of attention, dog food, meat and gravy, bacon rolls! Very glad she is home Bacon rolls? I'll come and hide in a sewer for a week at yours if I can get that level of fuss..!! Pleased for you Christian. H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 that's brilliant. All too often you hear of dogs going missing, never to be heard from again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Great news Maybe its time to keep her on a shorter lead lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Good times fella, its nice too read a positive story now and again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Nice mate, Glad she's ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Great news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Great news. Pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 That is fantastic news Christian! So glad this had a happy ending Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 That's great news, as losing your dog is just as horrible as a child going missing. I'm glad she's home safe and sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Great news. I'm live in hope our cat might someday wonder home. Its always awful loosing a pet,.. but when they go missing without trace its seem particularly sad. Glad she's home safe and well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 Thanks for all your comments guys, Cheryl has read them to and also sends her thanks. How long has your cat been missing Ed? Couple of pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Good news bud! and a lovely dog too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Great news, I would've liked to have seen your faces and Gemma's reaction when you were reunited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyTwo Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Bet the dog wont be allowed to go far now! great end to the story! :) Love black Labs, mines a right pain in the arse but couldnt be without him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Great news, I'd be beside myself if I lost my dog, so glad it's turned out well and she's safe. BTW one of my previous collies was called gemma, right stubborn thing like most women;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobUK Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Good News! Amazed you let her out! We have 2 gun dogs, both cockers and have heard of so many being stolen recently we don't let our 2 out of our sight... A girl we know had her lab stolen by 4 men in a transit van only last week.... Scumbags! Glad yours is a happy ending though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_bus. Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Great news chap I'm so pleased for you,I have a collie who's 13 and just got 2 collie cross pups nearly 4 months there so gorgeous happy days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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