GUESS WHO JUST STAGGERED HOME WITH 4 TIRED SORE PAWS?? MERLIN!!!

Doxherding Karen · June 27, 2007, 11:00:48 PM

While I was downtown at the baseball game, Merlin and Beau managed to break out of the doggie yard, and since the gate to the people yard is always left unchained (by my tenants) (who are my daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren - GRRRRRRR!!!), they just pushed their way out the gate and they've been gone anywhere from 1 to 4 hours. I've scoured the neighborhood with no luck. It's 1 in the morning and I'm on the verge of a nervous breakdown.

Please say a prayer and send rays for Merlin and Beau's safety and a quick return home. I've left the gates open hoping they will find their way home.

Karen

UPDATE!! BEAU IS HOME!!12:30 p.m.Thursday

No more than 30 SECONDS after I taped the first poster on a light pole when my cell phone rang and a man said, "Are you missing a dachshund?"

The rough and tough macho men of Mark's Auto Body in Baltimore, Maryland were clustered around a Chevy Bronco under which there laid a very tired, very hot wiener dog. When I pulled up in my electric wheelchair and called his name, he came waddling out, tail wagging between his legs, trying to give me DA L@@K! (Da noive!!)

Hugs and kisses and tears - I am so grateful to these guys who refused to take the $100 I offered (it's also on the poster). So I asked them if they liked Budweiser beer. One of them laughed and said, "You're ASKING if auto body guys like beer?" "No," I replied, "I ASSUMED you like beer. I was checking to see which BRAND you prefer." "Acutally, Bud light would do just fine!" he smiled.

So off I went, putting posters up along busy Reisterstown Road. Keep up the prayer chain for Merlin - let's hope he can pull off some real magic and get home in one piece!

HOME AT LAST!4:00 p.m.

All on his own! He's was walking like he had just crossed the Sahara, and he barely wagged his tail as he hung his head.

But he got a great big "GOOD BOY" for coming home!

And . . . it only cost, oh 20 years off MY life! NOW I can laugh!

OUT FOR THE COUNT! And Merlin passes out ON the reward posters - how appropriate!

Valerie · June 27, 2007, 11:30:06 PM

Oh My!!! I am sending lots of prayers and good thoughts your way. You must just be sick to your stomach.

Please Merlin and Dr. leaky- go home to your Mama- she has lots treats waiting for you!

PLease let us know when they come home- I will be worried for you all night.

MyLittleBoo · June 27, 2007, 11:42:59 PM

Lots of prayers and rays that Merlin and Dr. Leaky return safely!!!!

Let us know as soon as you can... Love, Hugs, Prayers & Puppy Kisses to you all.....

Please, please, please find your way home safely Merlin & Dr. Beau Leaky

Roberta · June 28, 2007, 04:03:09 AM

Karen my heart goes out to you I lose sight for 5 minutes and I worry like mad.
Thoughts and rays.............
Roberta

Charlie · June 28, 2007, 05:15:47 AM

Hoping they find their way home soon.

krs123 · June 28, 2007, 06:49:32 AM

I am going to say a prayer right now that they will find there way home! Do they have ID'S on them in case someone finds them? I know you have got to be going crazy right now not knowing where your babies are!! They will be home soon, i know it!
krs123

Barb · June 28, 2007, 06:59:04 AM

Rays and prayers coming in full force - I know you are frantic. Have you put the word out in your neighborhood? Possibly a local radio station? Please keep us posted -

LUVMYGUNNER · June 28, 2007, 07:13:35 AM

Prayers

for your little guys. Make sure you notify the dog pound and humane society in case someone turns them in.

Mike · June 28, 2007, 07:17:44 AM

Rays beaming your way for a quick and safe return. I know I would be beside myself if Clifford was missing.

Jenny G · June 28, 2007, 07:33:59 AM

ohmygoodness! My heart is breaking for you! Lots of rays and prayers for a quick and safe return!

TerriL · June 28, 2007, 08:01:10 AM

Oh Karen I cannot begin to imagine what your going through right now. Prayes coming your way.
Please let us know as soon as you can. Are the boys Microchipped?

Doxherding Karen · June 28, 2007, 08:03:30 AM

They'v got I.D. coming out of their ears! They're each wearing a microchip ID, a rabies tab, a name tag with both my home and cell phone numbers, and Baltimore City licenses.

I'm putting up posters with photos of them - thank goodness for Da L@@K photos!

I've called every agency, shelter, and humane society in the area, both city and county.

Still no word.

Karen

("Please G-d, send them back and I'll never complain about marking AGAIN!")

Valerie · June 28, 2007, 08:22:07 AM

I was hoping to log on this morning to find that they were home safe and sound.

I am still going to pray that they come home soon!

They have got to be hungry and want their breakfast!

Kari · June 28, 2007, 08:24:03 AM

Rays and prayers coming your way!!!!!!! I am so sorry!! Please keep us posted and let us know if we can do anything to help!

Rich · June 28, 2007, 08:50:30 AM

What a terrible time you must be going through! Sending prayers that they come home safely. Keep us posted.

MindyKay · June 28, 2007, 09:12:15 AM

Rays and prayers coming from Iowa. I would be beside myself if Ozzy were to get lost!

Ruth in MT · June 28, 2007, 09:27:27 AM

Hugs and Prayers. Hurry home boys.

Brekkesmom · June 28, 2007, 09:36:03 AM

Rays, prayers, and hugs on the way! Here's hoping the boys have had enough freedom and will come home asap!

PattyInAK · June 28, 2007, 09:38:54 AM

Will be praying for their safe return.

jillkilleen · June 28, 2007, 09:59:09 AM

Extra special puppy rays coming from Annapolis. I would be FRANTIC. I hope they come home soon.

Merion · June 28, 2007, 10:05:33 AM

You are in our prayers. Hope they make it home soon. I sent you an email with the information on a K9 alert site on yahoo...it might help to post it there.
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/K9AmberAlert/

Merion & the ZZ's

Kari · June 28, 2007, 10:45:03 AM

My heart is in my stomach waiting for updates!! I hope you find them!! Penny got out of our yard once and I remember how terrified I was - hugs headed your way!

David C. · June 28, 2007, 10:45:06 AM

Sending rays and prayers for their safe return. Dachshunds are pretty good little navigators, so I'm sure once they get bored with whatever they are doing they'll head home on their own accord, and give that "what were you so worried about look?"

Kathy · June 28, 2007, 10:50:26 AM

Karen, I hope they return home soon. I would be so lost! You might want to put an add up on craiglist. Heres a link http://baltimore.craigslist.org/pet/ Rays on the way.

Kari · June 28, 2007, 11:29:57 AM

So glad that Beau is safe!! Rays still headed out for Merlin!