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HELP FIND MY DIREWOLF!!
NORTHERN VIRGINIA IMGURIANS! I know this will probably die in usersub, but MY DOG IS LOST! (okay, he's really my girlfriend's dog, but still). We're in McLean, VA, so if you know anyone in the area PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE show them this post! If you've seen this dog, PLEASE INBOX ME!
IF YOU FIND ROCKY: Rocky is not mean, but he IS SHY. The best way to try to get him to come is with food, and then to gently put your fingers through his collar when he comes near to grab the food. My girlfriend's phone number and address are on his tags. PLEASE CALL US IF YOU FIND HIM.
IF YOU LIVE IN THE AREA: Please please please check around your property. Since NOBODY has called to say they've seen him since Saturday, we are worried he may be injured and / or hiding out somewhere. We can check on public roads and front yards, but it's more difficult to look in fenced parts of people's property.
Yesterday evening while my girlfriend's dad was walking Rocky, he put the leash down and stopped to take a picture near the intersection of Linway Terrace and Old Dominion Drive, and Rocky started chasing after an SUV. His leash became tangled in the wheel of the car and the leash came unhooked somehow. We're hoping he's not injured badly, but he ran off, terrified. My GFs dad tried to chase but wasn't able to catch him. If you know the area, it seemed like he was running up Twisting Tree Lane, right on Madison Court, and then over towards Oakview Drive and Forest Villa Lane, where some neighbors reported seeing him.
Vital Information:
NAME: Rocky
AGE: ~6 years old
WEIGHT: 35 LBS
BREED: CATTLE DOG mix
COLOR: WHITE with a LARGE BROWN SPOT over his RIGHT EYE AND EAR, LARGE BROWN SPOT OVER HIS LEFT EAR, and SMALL BROWN SPOTS ALL OVER
Rocky is microchipped and was lost with his collar and tags on.
More pictures below...
UPDATE: THANK YOU ALL for getting this in front of the right people! I've seen a bunch of comments and DMs from people who live / work in the area, keeping an eye out for him. We haven't heard of any sightings yet, but I will keep you guys updated!
UPDATE 2 [8PM 2/23] : We haven't received any calls or heard of any sightings yet. WE'RE NOT GIVING UP HOPE! PLEASE keep your eyes peeled. We know he'll get hungry eventually and need to find food and water. His crate and water are out near where he was lost, with his bed and blanket. Thank you all and PLEASE KEEP LOOKING!
UPDATE 3 [9:41PM 2/23]: GFs DAD HAS ROCKY. INTERNET REJOICE!!!! Will update with more details when they are available. Thank you everyone for helping bring Rocky home! Will post pics also when I get them!
UPDATE 4 [10:25PM 2/23]: Rocky is safely back home. He has a slight limp, but he seems to be doing alright. He'll be making a trip to the vet tomorrow to make sure that it's nothing serious. He was spotted less than a mile away from his house, playing with another dog. He ran off when the neighbor came out to see what was going on, but she called GFs dad who came over and managed to lure him back!
I am incredibly appreciative of the community that came together around our search for Rocky. I have been hoping with all my hope that Rocky would return to us safely. I fully attribute his homecoming to the kindness and generosity of those who read this post, shared it with those who they knew were in a position to look out for him, and looked out for him themselves. You brought Rocky home!! This is the best ending we could have asked for!
UPDATE 5 [10:28AM 2/24]: Bonus gallery if you wanna see more Rocky! http://imgur.com/gallery/QTUN5/new
zorboko
To the Front Page, doggie needs rescuing
bluedragon93
Good luck! Very nice dog
daveypavey
Best of luck, I hope you find your doggy
AppleyD
He's a good looking boy. I really hope he comes home soon.
felofilipino
I live around this area. Will definitely be on the lookout.
ericdvb
Thank you! This is what we're looking for, exposure to local people we may not know.
Astr0spaceCat
Oh yee of little faith. Imgur would never let a lost dog post die in usersub.
ericdvb
Who knew!? The lost dog tag has like 30 pictures so I figured it's not something people do around here, but I am eternally grateful!
AIistairHennessey
Good luck OP.
MarishkaGinny
Make sure to post fliers. My cat was missing for a month and I had covered the interwebs with posts about him, but had no real leads (1/2)
MarishkaGinny
I got a text from an exchange student who saw the flier I put at the Asian Grocer and they'd had him the whole time but did not internet (2)
younocall
As a Marylander across the river, I'll keep my eyes out for Rocky. Hope he comes back!
ericdvb
Thank you! We hope he won't go even *that* far but every set of eyes is appreciated!
YouSeeIvanWhenHaveUsernameLikeDisSovietJokesBecomeMoreOfFunny
Will OP update when the dog is found? Also +1 for good luck.
ericdvb
Absolutely! I will try to continue updating this album every day. I may make new ones as time goes on. We are not giving up! Thank you!
SuspiciousCactus
I'm in the area. Will keep eyes peeled!
notsogoodatusernames
My soon to be father-in-law lives in mcleant,Va. I'll let him know to be on lookout.
notsogoodatusernames
Mclean
ericdvb
Thank you! Please do! We want to find him as quickly as possible.
thecrazyfrog0330
I live in McLean. I'll keep an eye out and tell people I know.
ericdvb
Thank you! Please keep your eyes open for him. We know he'll have to come out of hiding eventually!
DivisibleByZero
I actually live there, the one time it applies! Glad I didn't just skip past, will keep a watch out.
SiegwardOfCatarina
NoVA imgurians unite! I will also keep an eye out!
ericdvb
Thank you!!
ericdvb
Thank you! The more eyes the better.
StyleSavvyCupcak3
I also live in the area. Sharing.
ericdvb
Thank you!
suddentwitch
well i checked around my house, i dont think he is in valkenswaard. the netherlands. so thats one spot down. good luck
ericdvb
hahaha, thank you! We knew posting here there would be lots of people seeing it who don't need to, but the more eyes out for him the better!
FormerAOLerIDidntSendYouThoseCDsInThe90s
I'm working on Anderson Rd today. Will keep my eyes peeled! Good luck, OP
ericdvb
AH! You're really close by. Thank you so much for keeping an eye out!
FormerAOLerIDidntSendYouThoseCDsInThe90s
Sorry man.... No sighting :( Hope it works out for you!
ericdvb
Thank you! Please keep your eyes open for him!
HamptonianPirate
Sharing with my NoVA friends... good luck!!
ericdvb
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
DancePantsFranceWants
Stay optimistic! Watch Homeward Bound!
TheLordLucifersBannedAccount02
You're my kind of cunt.
Walflouer
I cry everytime at the end. Stupid kid. "He was old.It was too far. He was just too old." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVAPGohsfT8
Cerberus4DaRestofUs
I live In Centreville, I will check the shelter, also work in Falls Church so I will keep an eye out there as well.
ericdvb
Thank you! Every set of eyes helps!
Cerberus4DaRestofUs
Whoaaaaa, glad to see you guys reunited.
PopularCultureReference
We live a few blocks away!!! Will search during dog walks today. Good luck!
ericdvb
THANK YOU! We were thinking he could be in Pimmit Bend park, but have looked there a couple times already. it's possible though? Please 1/2
ericdvb
Let us know if you spot anything!! Have you seen the flyers in the neighborhood? 2/2
oaque
as somebody nowhere near Virginia all i have to help with is my one upvote, but it's yours!
omrcz
OP have you tried calling the cops? My beagle used to run away all the time and when in highways people call about distress on road so 1/2
LtDansNewLegs
I thought that said bagel
omrcz
try giving them a call. Fairfax and Loudoun cops are cool sometimes. 2/2
mnsboio4
Fairfax cops are never effing cool! They're dicks. All of em!
thenicolascage7
Nah they're pretty chill in Fairfax City lol
omrcz
Loudoun cops are way more chill.
ericdvb
Yes! We called animal control (which is part of the police here I think, correct me if I'm wrong), and plan to continue calling for updates.
omrcz
Yes! Just make sure to tell them it will never happen again or they'll put your dog on "parole." Nova animal control is kind of a bitch
ericdvb
Oh jeez...okay yeah hopefully they will let us retrieve him without too much issue. We are planning to get a GPS collar after this.
omrcz
Yeah, some shelter dogs come with microchips already. I hope you find your bud. Good luck!
Polismack
North Carolina reporting in. Unlikely he'll turn up down here but in the off chance a god damn miracle goes down I'll keep my eyes open.
IfYoureNotAGator
Is he chipped? I will keep a look out. I frequent dog parks in NoVA and people hang lost dog photos. This is near and dear to me. Good luck
ericdvb
Thank you! He IS chipped. We don't frequent the NoVA dog parks that often because rocky can get snippy with other dogs.
HeyLookABunny
I how you find him quickly
ericdvb
Thank you!
r0cketship
Pro tip: Check all local vet clinics. We get a lot of lost pets.
ericdvb
Thank you! We are doing our best to call all the local clinics.
Santa666
i have posted and losts of people have shared it from the area they also suggested that you post to the lost and and found pets of 1/2
Santa666
northern VA. I hope you find him. 2/2
ericdvb
Thank you! I think you're referring to the Facebook group. We did make a post for him yesterday afternoon (the 22nd).
Noob3rts
Oh oh oh! I remember something on Imgur. Take his bed or a piece of where he sleeps, place it where he disappeared and he will return. (1)
jacksparrah
Also he's got herding breeds in him, so make sure to alert ANYONE in the area who may have small animals or livestock that he might bother.
bringusashrubbery
That worked for someone in my area recently, took 10 days but ultimately she found her curled up on the blanket she left out
HotShower
That was by far the happiest moment in both of our lives (I'm assuming, I don't speak dog that well so I can't confirm for her). Good luck!
copingcabana
And leave water.
CatOnLSD
Can confirm as someone with a lot of hunting dogs i do exactly this. I can lose them to up to a week without concern
damagz
It may have been something of yours like a shirt and checking back. Worthwhile googling to confirm.
NostalgicPunk
Can this actually work, this is awesome. Dogs are amazing with their sense of smell huh
HotShower
Mine out with a handful of Doritos next to her bed. Came back the next day (as I had done for a week) and found her asleep on my shirt. 2/?
meatsweats
AND WATER BUT NOT FOOD! .... That might help until it freezes.
fuzzypuppybellyrubs
http://imgur.com/OPs9B7k
Kenziesrus
Comment just in case there's a need for future use.
Noob3rts
Yes, I couldn't find it so I went off memory. Thanks for sharing!
HotShower
ALSO ARTICLES OF YOUR CLOTHING!!! My lab got lost once upon a time, and after leaving her bedding out with no luck, I left a t-shirt of 1/?
ericdvb
Thank you! We are leaving some dirty clothes out there soon I think.
MapleCurry
That's great bud but next time reply to your own comment if it is more than 140 characters. Or it might not appear serial wise.
HotShower
I tried but it won't let me do it on mobile without refreshing the page between my comment. I numbered them to try to help withfluidity tho
Noob3rts
Or somebody found/stole him. A dog that beautiful, my guess is the latter. :(
ericdvb
Thank you! The bedding is out, with a blanket and food. Fingers crossed someone wouldn't steal him....there are a lot of dog people in 1/2
PyroCrazy
No no food, it may attract animals dog avoids.
usergnomey
Don't think you're supposed to put food out, it attracts other animals that might scare him off, just a bowl of water. hope he comes back :)
cakemule
Take away the food as it will attract wild animals that may scare him off. Just water
FloodingWaters
I've heard that you should leave water but no food. the food will attract other animals that may scare him off.
ericdvb
the neighborhood who know him so we're hoping someone wouldn't be able to get away with that. 2/2
Noob3rts
Best of luck OP! I really really hope you find him! Best of luck!
PerniciousDiCaprio
Food attracts predators, he won't starve any time soon but will dehydrate - lots of water should be left out, but absolutely no food.
Hebbelille
This, that was an important note in what noob3rts saw, if it was the same as what I saw.
stellaluna
chuck some dirty clothes of yours and/or your gf's on there too. maybe not the food though, it'll attract other animals
ShlomotheKosherPenguin
I don't know what I would do if I ever lost my dogs. We must get this to the front page immediately!
ericdvb
It is **heart wrenching.** We are looking into GPS collars after this incident, and of course, GF and I know not to let him off leash 1/2
ericdvb
But if you have any suggestions on tracking devices or anything, please let em fly!
Trampledbytortoises
He's beautiful. I hope you find him.
ericdvb
Thank you!! We are searching and trying to post everywhere we can.
ericdvb
If you're upvoting to get us to the front page, A THOUSAND TIMES THANK YOU. Trying to get this in front of as many eyes as possible!
Pumpkinbot
Please update when you find him!
MoccaFixer
i hope you'll find your dog
goldeline
I hope you find him soon OP
GranolaGuy
I'm nearby in Reston. I'll keep my eyes open
ericdvb
Thank you! Hoping he hasn't made it that far but every set of eyes helps!
CmdrNinja
Posted to twitter, good luck buddy.
ericdvb
Thank you! I didn't even think of that!
DeadGirlSuperstar
I hope you find your puppy OP :(
Voltair
I live in NoVA and I'll definitely keep an eye out for him. You're best off doing the whole familiar scent thing though. Good Luck!
ericdvb
Thank you! We put out his crate and a blanket and some food, so we're hoping he'll find them!
mck60
Hope you get your dog back OP, he is magnificent
DisneyPrincessCthulhu
My parents live off of Old Dominion. I'll tell them to keep an eye out for Rocky. Good luck, OP!
ericdvb
Thank you! Really appreciate it! Sounds like they're very close to where he got lost.
frostybox
OP as he seems like the type to run, investigate FB to see if there are missing pets pages for your area. There are where I live and 1/2
frostybox
I and most veterinary staff and good people in the area subscribe and share to find the missing critters.
SirDistic
Please keep us updated and let us know if/when he is found OP. Thanks. Hopefully this handsome boy will come home soon.
DangerZoner
Im in Arlington OP, keeping my eyes open!
ericdvb
Thank you! We are hoping he turns up soon in one of the surrounding suburbs!
iamagrocerybag
Hope you find him OP.
FloridaMansSideKick
Just please don't say "this will probably die in usersub". Please don't.
kansirus
Always willing to help get something like this , to this mythical front page .
JosJansen
Camo is effective
Aelinsaar
You got him back?! WOOOHOOO!!
ShelobTheGreat
Good ol' Shelob's gonna take good care of you +1
jtchan
The best way to do is to place Rocky's bedding/toys/towel or your gf sweater, etc at the place where Rocky ran off. 1/2
jtchan
they have incredible sense of smell and would be able to find the spot. Just come back in a day, hopefully you will find him waiting there
ericdvb
We've got his crate, a blanket, and some food out there for him. Hoping he shows up! Thank you!
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GranolaGuy
Reston here too!
ericdvb
Thank you guys! We are hoping he hasn't traveled that far, but every set of eyes helps. Thank you!!!
sakw
in Fairfax keeping an eye out! hope you find him!
caniskitty
Chances are he hasn't wandered that far from where he was lost. Try going back to the area with food/water and some of your worn clothes 1/?
ericdvb
Thank you! We've got his crate and a little food and a blanket out for him.
caniskitty
Put it in a nice secluded area and keep checking back there regularly. He's most likely still wandering nearby and will smell the items 2/?
caniskitty
And decide to hang out near your comforting scent. If he's got a kennel at home, I would bring it and leave it too. Hope you find him 3/3
ericdvb
You're all heroes! If anyone has tips about where we should be looking for him, PLEASE DM me!
GentlemanCow
I live near McLean and as a dog owner myself I know what you must be going through. I'll be sure to keep an eye out.
ericdvb
Thank you!
ivegottwolegs
Here in VT we have a Facebook page for lost/found animals. Maybe VA has something similar.
ericdvb
Thank you for the suggestion! We do have a similar group for VA, which his picture and info were posted to this morning.
bendeem
good luck, and just be patient. is there a peeta presence in your area. if yes be wary of them
WhiteRaven
My boyfriend lives in Chesapeake, I hope he doesn't wander the far but I'm letting him know just in case!!
ericdvb
Thank you! We're hoping he doesn't get that far either, but any eyes are appreciated!
dootdootfloop
also put food in places near here you lost him you may pick up his tracks or one story on here pup was aiting next to food when they camebak
HappierThanASlinkyOnAnEscalator
I work in Tysons, will def let people know to keep an eye out
ericdvb
Thank you!
millertime89
The shelters. Start there. His collar may have come off.
ericdvb
Yes! We have a pretty good list of local vets and shelters from the microchip company (also notified). Thank you!
millertime89
It's the least I can do at 11pm from 1600ish miles away.
ericdvb
Also annoyingly local animal control is not open until Tuesday....we are really hoping he'll be indoors by then as it's supposed to 1/2
ericdvb
get really cold tomorrow night 2/2
millertime89
Does PETA operate in your area? That would be my biggest concern. I hate to say it but if they picked him up, he's most likely been put down
ericdvb
It's a good question, to which I'm not sure how to find an answer. We have only dealt with animal control before, who have been helpful.
timeforsomegoodnewseveryone
Put down his dog bed or whatever he sleeps on where he was last seen with a bowl of water and an info flyer next to it so people know why...
timeforsomegoodnewseveryone
Its all there and can help look for him