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10 — Wednesday, January 29, 1997 — North Shore News

Disappearance
of dog disturbs
News reader

I am writing not only to express our heartbreak over the dis-
appearance of our dog, but also to remind others how important
it is to keep an eye on their pets.

Just like any other family member, dogs’ safety and where-
abouts és important.

Last week our four-month-old Puppy went missing from our

Tuse the term “missing” loosely, because the evidence leads us
to believe that someone came into our yard, released Lizzie from
her chain, and took her with them.

This is not a pedigreed dog worth several hundred dollars, but
a “mutt” with no monetary value to anyone else but us.

What has surprised us most is the number of stories we have
heard from others who also believe they have had a dog stolen

“from their yard. (Two people have told me of losing a pet, and

four have told me of suspecting a stolen dog.)

‘When we told the SPCA personnel that we suspected our
puppy was stolen, they did not seem the least bit surprised.

T-wonder just how common an occurrence this is?

There are many.dogs and cats out there looking and waiting
_ for someone to adopt them and give them a good home. The
SPCA i is filled with pets with no homes.

It distresses me to know that with ail the animals looking for
~: ahome, that someone could come into our yard and take our dog
; from her loving home.

This puppy had a loving and happy home with another dog
: for companionship and to “reach her the ropes.” She also knew
_ another pup y who visited daily for play sessions.

: We saved this little dog's life when we found her. We are led
to believe that someone decided they didn’t want her any longer
- and left the ei cight-week-old puppy in the bush to fend for herself.

- >, When we spotted Lizzic, she was running down a logging
road: -alonc, a-lon, ng way from any campsite or settlement. We
stopped o our vehicle and she ran to my husband and snuggled

: She was at that moment the happiest dog in the world. We felt
‘” it was truly destiny for this little dog to find us. We now find it so
hard to believe that she may not be of our family any more.
So, to whomever has Lizzie, a four-month-old female shep-
herd- -cross,' we dearly want her back.
But if you will not retuin her, remember’ that Lizzie loves

- ‘Buy ing camping.
hey gies ne ane of love and attention, ad has once

: experienced ne best of homes.

To all other pet owners, we remind you to take suitable and
maybe some excessive measures, to ensure your beloved pet can-
roperty without you knowing it.

22: Wewould
for Lizzie. and who have called with possible leads to her where-
abouts,

Just kaowing others were Kéeping an eye out for her made us

—_ _ feel alitee bit better.
-. Kathi

ike to thank all those who have helped us look . [ie

City merchant snow-clearers applauded

Dear Editor:
To all the Lonsdale merchants who cleared the snow from time before F set foot in your establishment again.
their sidewalks during and after the recent snowstorm, thanks L hope there are many others who feel the same way.
and congratulations for accepting your responsibilities. J.W. Campbell
For those merchants who did not, shame on you. North Vancouver

Mayor Jack Loucks
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Friday, January 3!
at 3:00pm

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