Dog who vanished as a puppy has been found – almost 12 years later

Missie had been lacking for 12 years (Image: Jam Press)

Proprietor Liz Eldridge spent eight years looking out the Hertfordshire countryside for her lacking border terrier, earlier than finally giving up hope.

However now, virtually 12 years after the pet first went lacking, the canine has been discovered.

The 51-year-old NHS employee initially purchased the canine, referred to as Missie, for her son, Oscar, as a birthday current.

However Liz believes the pup was stolen in February 2011. And, after years of chasing doable sightings, the household thought they might by no means see their pet once more.

Nonetheless, Missie was discovered final Tuesday, November 15, by a member of the general public and the household have since been reunited with their long-lost canine.

As Missie disappeared so quickly after Liz bought her, the canine’s microchip was nonetheless within the breeder’s title.

However final week the animal was handed into canine wardens and the household had been reunited along with her at their residence in Harpenden.

‘It was a combination of pure pleasure but in addition disappointment’ (Image: Jam Press)

Nonetheless, vets suppose Missie has spent the final decade getting used for breeding – in consequence, she’s very cautious and timid.

Liz mentioned: ‘It was a combination of pure pleasure but in addition disappointment, as Missie was in a horrible state.

‘She had clearly been used consistently for breeding and was very nervous and timid. 

‘We imagine she had been stored on a series and overwhelmed. Each time I went to place a lead on, she was so scared.’

However after every week of being again with Liz, Missie is now settling in and making up for misplaced time.

‘Her tail is beginning to wag and hopefully she’s starting to grasp she’s again residence secure and sound,’ Liz provides.

Now Liz is urging all pet homeowners to get their canine microchipped.

She mentioned: ‘I hadn’t bought spherical to altering the breeder’s particulars to mine so there have been just a few issues.

‘We bought there ultimately, however I’d like this to be a lesson to all homeowners to recollect to replace their pets’ particulars.

‘It solely takes a couple of minutes, but it surely’s vitally essential and will imply the distinction between discovering your pet or shedding it endlessly.’