I have already posted on missing dogs.But just wanted to bring this to more peoples attention. 6 Tibetan Spaniels were stolen from a breeder/exhibitor in Didcot, 1 is a ch. male. They are all microchipped. A silver car with 4 men was seen leaving the property.On fb there is a strong group publicising this. So just wanted to warn people in general to be aware that there are some nasty people about, keep your dogs safe........... Realise this is prob in breach of posting rules, but feel so sorry for all concerned as know how devastated Iwould be, if any of mine were stolen.
Thanks for reading.
Anna

Sadly this sounds like the same car that has been warned about on Dogwatch.
It has been suspected of involvement in other cases of dogs being stolen in the Thames Valley area.

Many thanks for that information.

This car was previously sited in thefts of gun dogs primarily
Hambleden (nr Henley-on-Thames)
nr Bradfield (nr Reading)
are two that I can remember off the top of my head.

They need to contact Dog Watch
When reporting a dog related crime on 999 or 101, the message will automatically be relayed to headquarters at Kidlington and a relevant communication will be "cascaded" to all interested parties including: Police Area Beat Officers; Dog Wardens; Re-homing Centres etc, as well as our own members.

If it is a theft or suspicious activity that might be related to dog theft, tell the operator: "please link this incident to the Countrywatch Ringmaster System". If you prefer to remain anonymous call crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

To enrol new members visit our website www.dogwatchalert.com

Many many thanks, have crossposted on fb. I am so worried for these little dogs as I have one and the thought of anything like this happening is just so horrible.

Very worrying indeed.  Hope they manage to get them back, and soon!

Had a little read through the Dogwatch site.  Intesting reading, looks like it is doing a good job highlighting crime in that area, good idea.

Just an update. The 9 year old bitch bolted and returned home, but the other 5 are still missing. Please keep your eyes and ears open for any 'new dogs' appearing in your area. Many thanks.
Anna

It is all over FB and also the dog papers.

I was thinking it would be worth maybe putting ad's in the free papers and online to say that these have been stolen, try and reach the wider 'pet' audience..Maybe you could pass that idea onto the distraught owners x

Yes thats a good idea, will pass it on. We are hoping that all the publicity will result in a safe return.

Just heard that1 of them has been found by the Police at a Travellers site in Tadley nr Basingstoke.!

they could be passed off as Pekingese to the general public, as not that may would be familiar with tibbies.

The Police have just reported that they have found the male tibbie  'Gus'...!!!!!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/210922242326029/

Here's the facebook group.

feeling is they are too hot now and been let go ...still dangerous , and the pups aren't recovered.....

Thank goodness they have got some of them back...and heres hoping and praying the get the last 3 back very soon.

Latest news is that the owners will be doing press interviews, so will keep people posted, fingers crossed that the 3 will be home soon.
Anna

The Daily Mail running the story tomorrow. Come home safely little Tibbies.....

Not tomorrow now, probably later in the week....!

There is now a reward being offered. In the meantime can I please ask people to keep a watch out for these little dogs. Perhaps you have heard dogs barking or lots of activity, anything out of the usual in your area as they could be anywhere. Please keep looking as we need to get them back home safely. You can pm me and I will pass anything on to the owners.
Many thanks for reading this.
Anna

It's been reported on the web http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-16359835

Daily Mail page15 .....!

These 3 little dogs are still missing. Can I ask everyone to be on the lookout for "new" dogs turning up in their neighbourhood. And also to consider joining the facebook group for Missing Tibetan Spaniels and then printing and putting up posters as they could be anywhere.!.
Please please help.
Thank you
Anna

Two more recovered today.  Just one missing now!

Yes fantastic news, fingers crossed that Alice is back soon.

So where we're they found ? Let's hope the last one is reunited with them soon

Well the owners collected them from Newbury Police Station, but the police are being "cagey" with any more info. However the 2 that were returned were hungry, thirsty and dirty and are having a bath at the moment..

Great news lets hope the other one is home soon.

Assume then some travellers site in between Oxon and Newbury.

I wonder if they were too hot to handle and they were handed back maybe.

Looks like it.......

good news............. lets pray that the one remaining  one is found safe and well. Can't imagine what the poor owners are going through xx

Just seen on Facebook that the last one is on it;'s way home.  It had been sold to someone, escaped and ended up with a prolapsed eye, the Vet nurse scanned it, and found it's chip identifying it as one of the stolen dogs.

Great news :-)

I was on the site when the news came in and you could almost feel the sigh of relief and joy. The leaders of the group have done a fantastic job in marshalling people into action- it just shows when things get tough dog people come up trumps. I think we all relate to how awful we might feel if it were to happen to us. I bet there is a huge celebration going on tonight; this must give hope to others who have lost thier canine friends.

Oh that's wonderful! Sorry about the eye though - will she / has she lost it, or can they get it back in?

pat on the back to the veterinary nurse who check for a microchip x

Agree, huge pat on the back for the vet nurse, so many vets do not scan. On the other hand it does put them in an awkward position as if they scan they can hardly impound the dog as not belonging to the person who brought it in, they are not the police. Think we could do with some law changes....

Regarding the eye, apparently it has been sown shut so it is too early to know whether it can be saved.
Many years ago when I was a vet nurse we would routinely have pekes brought in with 1 eye hanging out and as long as it was put back quickly they would be O.K. However nowadays think that this rarely happens due to the change in breed standards.