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I know i just posted this but I really need answers.
My family has a mixed breed dog, her name is Sugar. We all love her so much. She is lost and we are checking the pound in the morning. I am pretty positive that is where she is. Our neigbors dont like us. So I think they took her there. I told my daughter we could get a new dog if we couldnt find her. She has already started looking for a new dog. I know she loves this dog because she cried and cried when we couldnt find her. Know she is feeling guity because she has already started to look for a new dog. What can I do to cheer her up? Dont put ignorant answers.We just got her and we dont have pictures of her so we cant do flyers. How should I comfort her if Sugar isnt there

And yes our neigbors dont like us. They call animal control for no reason on us. We hae a fenced in yard and they cant get out. He will even come over and kick our dogs if they bark.

We only had her for a week

Answer 1

How long has she been missing? I'd suggest continuing the effort to locate her. If she's run away, or if your neighbors let her out, she needs to be found. Otherwise, she'll become one of the many stray dogs that live on the streets or end up euthanized. Not looking for her makes you an irresponsible owner, in which case you definitely do not need to be getting another dog.

Call animal control services, and see if there have been any animals picked up in your area. You may (though it's unlikely) be able to find out who reported the animal as a stray.

Make a more serious effort to find that dog, if you love her as much as you say. She'd do the same for you.

If your neighbors are untrustworthy and being vindictive toward you through your pets, they'll do it with the next dog, as well. You need to deal with that situation before acquiring another pet, otherwise there could be more heartache. It may be partly your fault – is your dog making a nuisance of itself in their eyes somehow? Put pride and conflict aside and try to remedy the situation for your daughter and her pet’s sake.

In the event these folks are just plain malicious – may I suggest Aconitum Napellus? It grows wild in the forest, and, in addition to having very beautiful blue flowers, the root of it is an excellent remedy for such situations, (the effect seeming very like a heart attack, and is basically without remedy). Be judicious in its use – few “mass heart attacks” are on record, and tend to be regarded with suspicion.

Answer 2

I know what it's like to look for a missing dog. I had one gone for 8 days before we found her. You might want to check the local vet clinics as well as the pound.
As for your daughter, you've already let the other dog possibility out of the bag so there's not much you can do about it. But, rather than worry about that part, all you can do is focus on the task at hand, finding Sugar. Please tell your daughter it may take a few days (if she's not where you think she is), and you can always describe her & offer an award. It doesn't have to be much & most people won't take it (we offered $50) but offer it anyway. Then if you don't find her in a couple weeks, then it may be time to start looking for another one. But, please don't quit looking for Sugar, You'd be surprised where or when she may come home.

Answer 3

Well, there really is no way to comfort a child.. I know when my dog was missing overnight I stayed up, sitting outside on the stairs... hoping to hear something.. (and I was an adult at the time).. As for what you can do to find the dog.. first off, what kind of mixed breed are we talking about?.. How tall was the fence.. (I have a beagle that literally CLIMBS fences.. I watched him because he kept getting out of our locked gate and I wanted to know how) But, I do also have experience with a dog being "let" out by angry neighbors...

Call the local police, you can mention the fact that they repeatedly made false claims to animal control, and any other percieved threats such as kicking the animals.. but stress that you are still hoping it's just a case of the dog getting out.

Call animal control, Vector Control (these are two seperate places in my county...and they don't work together well, so calling both is good) Call local vets, humane societies, or even pet stores.. and see if you can post fliers.. If you have a mixed breed that is pretty common look online for pics of similar looking dogs.. if you find one that is almost exact.. which can happen, use that one.. (saying of course that it is NOT the actual dog, just one that is identical on the flier)

Try the paper, place a lost dog add.. you can even post a reward for information leading to finding the dog.. but what I've noticed people NOT doing is checking the paper!.. ALWAYS keep watching the lost and found adds.. at least for a few months.. I constantly see adds placed for found dogs that last as long as the paper allows them, even if I see a lost ad that matches it.. (in some cases right to the place the dog was found.. I generally call one of the numbers to make sure they see it if it persists) Watch for posters, if possible talk to other neighbors in the area.. you can never be sure what happened.. since you haven't had the dog long enough to really know it.. it may have abilities you do not know about.. (such as climbing fences.. or a few of my lab or wolf mixes who could jump over 6 foot fences somehow).. Don't panic yet.. It could be as easy as someone picking it up in the road .. that's what happened to mine.. two seconds after leaving our yard he was picked up by someone who lived down the road a way.. animal control was closed for the weekend, but they noticed my flier on their way to work and called me.

Oh, and you didn't mention if the dog is licensed or has a name tag with a phone number.. if so that at least increases the chances..

Answer 4

First of all, don't feel bad about trying to make your daughter feel better about the situation...that's what parents do. But you definitely need to give Sugar some time to be found, or at least a shot at it. If she isn't recovered, I'd still give the family time to get over her disappearance, and make flyers with a discription, about what she lookes like (color, type of breed-ish), weight, approximate age, height, and a number that you can be contacted at. Then you should check at the local pound (and pounds in surrounding areas in case she somehow made it out of town) for at least a week. You can also have your vet fax a description to other vets in the surrounding areas in case someone brings her in.
As for comforting your daughter, there's really not much you can do other than to show her that you're looking for her dog and wait patiently while she gets over it. Instantly replacing her dog is more of a distraction, than a way to help her cope with the loss of her current pet. Good luck in finding Sugar, I hope she pops up here soon! :)

Answer 5

First of if your neighbour is being cruel to your animals, get the eyewitness to report them. Perhaps call AC and ask their help seeing as they would be able to check their premises (or the police). Speak to your other neighbours and see if anyone saw the nasty neighbours on your property.
Is she microchipped? That's the first thing any shelter or vet scans for. Call around, ask if anyone has dropped off a dog like yours, and if so try and get a description of the people who dropped her off.
Don't give up on your dog yet.
Just one thing - How long have you had Sugar? HOw do you comfort her? You simply do, she's your child, after all, it's not the dog's kid. Good luck.

Answer 6

i know it's hard to comfort a child with something where she just can't close a chapter in her life.
a lost dog is always hard to process as you just don't know where she is and how she is doing. it's very hard to explain that to a daughter.
i think if you have really come to a dead end, that is all you can tell you daughter. i think the truth is the best thing. you have tried every thing, called everyone and you just can't find her. you have tried your hardest but maybe sugar was lucky that someone picked her up and is giving her a good home.
i think it is important that you tell her she does not have to feel guilty about it because you have all done your best and this way you are giving another sweet doggy who is in need of a home a place to belong and call him just like sugar did
i hope you do find her however and if not i wish you all the best with you new doggie.
all the best!

Answer 7

You need to call the police on your @sshole f*king neighbor. He's trespassing. You should put a lock on your gate so that his transgression is that much clearer to police.

As for your daughter, hopefully she's asleep right now, as it's late, so just take her to the pound in the morning.

I do hope you find your dog.

Answer 8

SOrry to hear this and good luck finding Sugar. I agree with Alias Smith &. If this neighbor comes on to your property and abuses your dog, you have every right to retaliate. I would seriously get someone to give this MFer neighbor a beat down. Once again good luck.

Answer 9

Try this and "believe" it when you say it.......

"Please Saint Anthony help us find our dog Sugar alive and well"
When she returns thank St Anthony.

Whenever you lose things try this, it always works for me even when my sister lost her dog.

Answer 10

ugh, you're neighbors sound like they have a stick up their butts. just keep optimistic around your daughter. and if you don't end up finding sugar, just let your daughter know that the new dog wont be able to take sugar's place in her ~*~heart~*~