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If you live in Portsmouth or know someone who does, please pass this on. Someone keeps taking the posters down, so she may be in someone's home or there is just a real a$$hole in the area.
I need to clarify I'm not Darja's owner. A friend of mine has a fellow K9 rescue named CWD Google, and I was asked to help spread the word. I knew Imgur would spread the word fast. Also please repost anywhere you want. The more eyes that see this the better the chance of getting this retired soldier home.
Facebook page to search: https://www.facebook.com/findingdarja/
LAST SIGHTED on Dunkirk Rd, by the post office today (12/12) Seen at 10am running in between the homes in Ebony Heights Neighborhood along the Railroad tracks. UPDATE: There was another sighting this morning in the same area! It was near the church and Planet Fitness 5815 W. Norfolk Road, Portsmouth, VA. PLEASE DO NOT CHASE! Just keep and eye on her and call (763)257-9367.
Her name is Darja. Here's a link to more info: http://www.13newsnow.com/mobile/article/news/local/mycity/portsmouth/reward-for-missing-retired-war-dog-from-portsmouth-now-1500/291-496488136
ramarins
I'm in Norfolk. NextDoor and Hampton Roads lost pets on facebook are good outlets.
AttractedToShinyThings
That is where I first got involved. They have a page for the search for Darja.
Huntress8806
Shared with a friend in VA. Hope the pup is found safely. Gonna go hug my babies now.
AttractedToShinyThings
Thank you!
jerner15
I'll upvote for awareness, lost a dog a while back and no one should have to go through that
Justsendmememes
Wish I️ could help, but I️ live in Norfolk. Hope you find that precious dog
AttractedToShinyThings
Just spread the word and share the info on your social media. That would be a big help.
BoatswainsMate
I live in the area and we have a lot of k9 guys in the area. I'll spread the word.
AttractedToShinyThings
Thank you.
nfamouscj
Heyyy P-Town.
Usnbronco09
I live right by the hospital and have been on the lookout since Rumble mentioned her on the radio I pray that she is safe and is found soon.
AttractedToShinyThings
Thank you
Hostoja
Remember imgurians! Call the POLICE not the OP! He might be kidnapper!
AttractedToShinyThings
My phone number isn't mentioned in this post. The number above is the dog's owner or K9 Rescue who is spearheading the search.
Hostoja
Easy man, that was supposed to be a joke ; )
AttractedToShinyThings
All good. I wasn't up set. If I had been I would have included a frown face. It is hard to read humor though.
BenWyattCalzoneKingandIceTownClown
Remember if you see this dog dont contact OP directly. Call the local police station
AttractedToShinyThings
That's not my number.
TheHungryPenguin
Used to live out there but I still commute through. Was she lost near downtown or further south near the shipyard? Will keep an eye out.
AttractedToShinyThings
The last sighting that was a good one was near the Suffolk/Bridge Road vicinity around 3924–3930 Bridge Road. That was two days ago.
Jbeales2
I'm in Portsmouth and lost/found my dog a few weeks ago. Will look out. Is she microchipped?
AttractedToShinyThings
She is microchipped
ReposterCallerOuterMan
virginia beach here, i dont go out but when i do ill keep my eye out
AttractedToShinyThings
Thank you.
ReposterCallerOuterMan
ptown is a scary place though
pinktoebeans
Nextdoor.com is a really good place to post lost dog notifications if you haven’t already, since it people from your neighborhood.
EveryonesCousin
Can confirm, many lost dogs found that way here
AttractedToShinyThings
They've had it on the news. People have even flown in to help search from all over including bringing other retired bomb dogs to search.
ReposterCallerOuterMan
MOAR URPVERTSSSSS
stew9703
are you an ad?
stew9703
is this an ad?
pinktoebeans
No, I think the website is pretty shit is most ways, but it's useful for finding lost pets. I've been in that situation, and I'd want /1
pinktoebeans
someone to have all options available. /2
LieutenantGordon
I saw your poster by my mailbox! I'll keep my eyes peeled
AttractedToShinyThings
Thank you.
TheHungryPenguin
Getting my oil changed and saw the dog on the news! Said the reward was at 2000 on channel 13. Hope someone finds her.
AttractedToShinyThings
Me too. A middle school girl actually petted her today but didn't know she was missing. She has run from adults but likes and trusts kids.
TheHungryPenguin
Oh that breaks my heart :( Glad she's still out there though, at the very least that brings hope. Best of luck!
Wilder75049
I live right off western branch Blvd. I'll keep an eye out
AttractedToShinyThings
Thank you!
dantecKing
Put the poster on wait til somebody removes it and then you got the guy
AttractedToShinyThings
They have been talking of putting a few game cameras near posters.
DeepFriedAndSanctified
In Port Norfolk and forwarding to friend and Shea Terrace. Stay strong.
AttractedToShinyThings
Thank you
TAlNT
If I didn’t have a job I would come there and help you find ur dog. Sorry :(
AttractedToShinyThings
Share the poster and info. The more people that know the faster she'll be home. That will truly help her.
nightof11bangbangs
I really hope they find the pupper, peta has a presence there and we all know how fucked up they are.
AttractedToShinyThings
With all the Vets looking for her I would be very scared if I were a PETA worker who hurt Darja!
Ymmit555
This dog better be found or I'm going to get all John Wick on everybody
BellaCose
If you end up needing an alibi, let me know.
CaptainChris
I'm not too far away. Definitely keeping a look out
nickjaywalk
I live in Virginia Beach, I’ll pass this around to friends and family!
AttractedToShinyThings
Thank you
SmallieFishing
I pray they find him ... please keep us updated ... I can't have this to think about along with every thing else
AttractedToShinyThings
I will!
waltzin
Messaged to my son in Portsmouth, FB to friends in the area.
waltzin
PS: hope you find him soon!!
AttractedToShinyThings
Thank you so much!
stonedcloud
As a combat veteran, I have the same respect for war dogs as I have for fellow human combat vets.
AttractedToShinyThings
Thank you for your service. I totally agree.
Standme105
Post a flyer, watch to see who takes it, follow them home.
AttractedToShinyThings
They were talking of putting up a few game cameras, but don't know if they have yet.
NotSoClevery
I live in old Towne Portsmouth and shared this last night on social media. Hope they find him.
AttractedToShinyThings
Thank you!
DarkRedCape
I wasn't aware dogs could get PTSD. How does it affect their lives? Is it similar to a human?
AttractedToShinyThings
Darja went through a lot. She was a bomb sniffing dog so probably saw quite a bit of the war. She was also in a kennel that to say they /1
AttractedToShinyThings
2/ treated the dogs bad is being nice. Here's a link to an article, but be warned it has a graphic picture and will piss you off.
AttractedToShinyThings
3 http://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/article85568492.html
anonnymoosecommenter
My sister's dog cringes, shakes visibly, and will not stay still when she hears thunder, fireworks, or gunshots bc of a 4th of July incident
Ringshadow
My family had a mastiff that functionally had PTSD or something very similar. It's damn near impossible to treat.
Ringshadow
Some symptoms: Scared of men, especially men long coats. Charged through doorways. Tried to hide/press herself into corners/the floor.
SirDuckOnQuack
Wouldn't they be scared of the gender that harmed them, not always men?
Ringshadow
She was horribly scared of tall men in long coats. Oddly she was my brother's dog through and through, and tolerated my dad.
Ringshadow
She was an abuse survivor, to wit: Broken eye socket, disconnected retina, twice broken jaw, multiple broken ribs, dislocated hip
Ringshadow
The dog in question:![]()
Ragnarok987
I live nearby and drive a lot for work. I’ll try to keep an eye out.
AttractedToShinyThings
Thank you!
ISaidSarcastically
Why don’t you fly your hammer to find the Pupper?
Ragnarok987
It’s funny that I’ve had that gamer tag for over a decade now and people are just now starting to know what it is thanks to that movie.
ISaidSarcastically
I wish I had the drive to read comics, especially now that you don’t need physical copies to do it. I just have no idea where I would start
Ragnarok987
Actually I got it when reading about Norse mythology. I found the subject interesting and wanted a name that sounded powerful instead of (1)
Ragnarok987
(2) something dumb like xXx 69yourMOM xXx. Here’s a link to wiki: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ragnar%C3%B6k