I'm SOOOOOO excited...I found Tobey this morning!!!

I found Tobey this morning on my way to school. I didn't get him because I would have had to go onto the people's property and I wasn't in the mood to be arrested for trespassing or getting shot. I did call the desk sergeant and she told me that when I get home today that I should call and an officer would meet me there and get him back. Mike got all of our lost reports and found reports and Tobey's rabies tag together and is calling Dr Byerley and having Deb fax all of his records to us and I will have it all with me (along with the police report number) when I meet with the officer. Mike and I disagree with how to handle it, I say, just give me my dog, but Mike wants to press charges against the guy. I just had to get on here as soon as I got to school to tell you that I had found him since you guys have been so great about keeping up to date on the progress.

Oh, Mugsy!! I am so relieved for you and for Tobey. Of course, I will feel better when you have him safely back at your house. I know you will too! But your heart is a lot lighter this morning, I'm sure, just knowing you have seen him.

Post back when you can and let us know how it goes. Hug that Tobey real hard for all of us when you have him! :D

Oh, Thank God you had seen him. Does he look okay? Was he with the the original owner?
I hope all goes well for you this afternoon and you will have that lovely, pretty boy in your arms this evening!!!! I imagine there will be lots of cuddle time coming up!!!

Im so happy that you found Tobey!! :D I bet you couldn't concentrate in school today. LOL Oh, what a relief!! Did he look alright? Please let us know as soon as you can. Give him a big hug from us! And spoil him rotten!! :D ;) :D

Fister & his mom

Great news about Tobey. Be careful about how you get the dog. I would suggest you go according to the law on this one. You just never know what sort of characters you are dealing with these days. I am so excited for you.

Please do keep us posted!

:)

Mugsy:
What good news!!! Can't wait to hear what that person will say to justify taking Tobey away from you :mad:
Good luck tonight when you go to get him back. Let us know (of course you will) how everything worked out and give the pup a big hug from me.

Great news! I would find out how they got Tobey. If they took him from you, then press charges.

I'm so happy you found Tobey! I think it's good that you take it the official way... you never know! Keep us updated and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that Tobey gets back to you very soon.

i am so glad you found tobey. this is such a happy ending. pls keep us updated on tobey:D

Mugsy, great news, I will feel a whole lot better when you have him home safe and sound.
I can imagine how excited you are, I hope you find out what happened, how this guy came to have him.
That was great news to start my day, thanks for posting it, I have a smile on my face now. LOL
Jackie

That's awesome news!! I can just imagin how excited you must be! It's great that he's back, he seems to be a real sweety :D

[/B] YOU CAN'T IMAGINE HOW EXCITED I AM!!!! :D :D :D

When I saw your post I actually shouted and it got me funny looks from the whole office, but who cares it's such good news.

The most important thing is to get Tobey back where we belongs but I can see Mike's point of view as well. I would also find it very hard to let this guy off without getting what he deserves (or at least some of it). Perhaps the police can advise you on what would be best for you. Good luck! I'll be with you with my thoughts.

That's fantastic!! I'm so happy for you. Be Careful! Let us know how it goes!

Happy Day's Are Here Again !!!! That is really great news! I can't wait till you get home from school and go to that house and get him. We all will be waiting to hear what happened step by step ! :p

That is great news. I know you must have ants in your pants waiting to bring him home. I bet he will be happy to see you :) .

YAY, this is good news, I know you are more than happy! :)

Keep us posted ok?

Absolutely SUPER!

How did you manage to go on to school? I don't think I could have concentrated.

Can't wait to hear that he's back home.

Mary

Gio, you are sooo funny. The woman I share a classroom with laughed when I read her your post. She was surprised to find that you are from Italy. I will definitely let you know what happens...I am going to follow the letter of the law to a "T", no messing this one up. I am gathering all of my found reports, lost reports, rabies tag and paper, and all of his vet records for proof. The guy won't have a leg to stand on.

That is just the greatest news ion the world!!!!! Tobey will be home soon. I agree with your husband, you SHOULD press charges... I know you want him back really bad, but you should be careful like sasvermont said, "I would suggest you go according to the law on this one. You just never know what sort of characters you are dealing with these days. " Some people are not nice !

Please let usknow when he is SAFE & SOUND at HOME.

Mugsy,

WOW, I'm so happy to hear this news about Tobey !!!

Did you happen to spot him from your car ? How does he look?
Gosh, I have a million questions. Is the place where Tobey is
the house of the guy you've suspected of taking him?
Sounds like you & Mike are going about getting him back
in a very careful and planned way. Best of luck !!! Please
post details later when you are able. Thanks. Liz.

GREAT NEWS!!! Fill us in with the details later when you can. We want to know how you spotted him, where he was, who had him, is he okay, etc..... Just everything!

Give him and extra couple of hugs from me!

What wonderful news, Mugsy!! I can't wait until he is home, safe and sound! You must have fainted when you saw him!:) However did you manage to concentrate today?? And definitely follow the letter of the law!!! Can't wait for the update!!

Mugsy, that is WONDERFUL! I wish you lots of luck in the reclaiming of that beautiful Tobey boy.

BTW, did you get a good look at him? How does he look? Was he out in someone's backyard?

mugsy - this is the very first message I saw. How wonderful!!!! I couldn't have hoped for better news. Reading your posts has definately made my day. I AM SO HAPPY AND EXCITED FOR YOU! I can't wait until he is in your arms once again. It was fate that you saw him and I know he will be in your loving home for good soon.

Update us ASAP!! :D I will be on pins and needles.

WOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Glad to hear that Tobey's been found and going home.

man I'm in such a weird mood right now.

THAT IS THE BEST NEWS!!!!

So extemely happy for you. Can't wait for the update with him safely in your arms!!! WoooooHoooooo!

I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!This is great news!! Just wonderful!
I agree with both of you!
Go and get your dog and press charges after finding out what is sorry excuse is.

We're checking in frum the Fire Station... Dad hadda do a Fire Report ~

It's 2:15 AM - and no news yet... ??

Hey TOBEY !
You Home Yet?

How boutz jumpin onna puter an lettin us know you're OK
and back HOME.
Sure hope yer Mom hooked up wiff ya after skewl.
We're ALL wurried sick bout you!

Please give us sum Good News!

yyyyyyyyyyeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhh!!!!!!!! i am sssssssssssooooooooooooo glad that you found your tobey!!!!!! please let us know when he is home....SAFE AND SOUND!!!!!!!

Oh what of what is the rest of the story. We must have a happy ending here....please, please, please.

Unfortunately, I do not have good news. First of all, yes, the dog is Tobey, but the officer took our information (again, both lost reports, both found reports, vet records, rabies tag) along with 2 pictures of him and went to the house and the guy lied and told him that he had had the dog for 1.5 years and then 3 months ago the dog disappeared. Now the lie, he told the officer that one day the dog just showed back up at his door. I have witnesses who say that he was in hot pursuit in his car the day that Tobey got out. Anyway, the officer said that at this point it is a civil matter and we have to take him to small claims court and there's still no guarentee that we will get him back or even get compensated for the time he was with us. I just feel totally defeated and that if anything bad can happen it will happen to us. The girl at Animal Control said that if he got out once, he run again and we just need to keep our eyes open and then take him again when he runs...not much hope, but perhaps. Sorry I'm such a downer today.

I'm devastated, I was so much hoping for good news. I wish I could jump on the first plane and cut Tobey loose (amd put my hands around that man's neck). Please don't apologise, you have every right to be upset. I only wish there was something I could do. The only thing I can offer you right now is an unlimited amount of prayers.
Please don't give up hope

Oh no, that is so sad Mugsy, but do not give up!!!!!! Justice will win, you'll see and you get Tobey back!!! I know it won't be easy, but it will happen!! In the meanwhile, keep up a positive thinking and do not give up ok? For Tobey's sake!

((((((((((Mugsy)))))))))

Mugsy,
I am so sorry to read this. :(
Now, if you don't mind, help this feeble brain of mine remember how you got him in the first place, please? Maybe there is an old link I read. I just can't remember the circumstances under which he came to you in the first place.
Logan

In October, Mike was coming home from looking for a job and saw this dog running loose on the adjacent street from ours, and stopped and picked him up so he didn't get hit or worse. We put ads in the paper, ads at both shelters, put up flyers, and drove him around the neighborhood looking for the owner, all to no avail, so after 30 days (which in Fort Wayne means the dog is yours), we took him to the vet and had him neutered and got his shots etc. So, Logan, I hope that answers your question. If you have any more, just let me know and I will be happy to answer them. I really appreciate all of your kind words...it really means a lot to both Mike and me. We will keep trying to get him back and will keep you up to date as much as possible. Also, a Smokey update, we are going to try and find him a home where he is the only dog since he is iffy about how he will be out of a crate and off leash with the other dogs.

I hung around to see if you would see my question, Mugsy. And now that you have told the story, I remember it well. You have so many stories, because you have so many dogs, that I just couldn't keep up with all of them.

Have you considered having all of your "keepers" microchipped, even if you just did it as you could afford it. Maybe the animal control people do it and would offer it to you for a less expensive price than the vet? I'm grasping at straws here, but at a minimum, I'd at least ask, or see if your vet would consider doing a "bulk" rate for you. I found it to be fairly expensive ($50/dog) with my vet, but it is a sure way of proving that they are yours if they ever get out. If not that, I would be sure to get good, close up shots of each dog, taken from different angles, plus make notes about any "special" features, like a broken tooth or a special marking. Anything that will help you to prove that the dog is yours.

My ex husband took in a stray Golden mix, when we were in college. He was living in an apartment, and she just showed up there. Can't remember what all he did to find her owner, but she was matted, dirty, thin and we took her to the vet, had her spayed, got all of her shots; we groomed her, fed her well, etc, and Sandy became his dog. She went everywhere with him. One day, he was at one of those self serve car washes, and this girl came over and said "that's my dog". He said NO WAY, and refused to hand her over to him. She actually proceeded all the way to magistrate's court to get that dog back, and won, but had to reimburse him for every dime he had spent. He didn't care about the money. He wanted the dog. It literally broke his heart to give her up, after seeing what terrible shape she was in when he found her. It was so sad. :( I guess I'm hoping that if you have to go that far, you will have better luck than he did. What's that old saying, "possession is 9/10's of the law"?? Hope that's not true in this case.

We'll keep Tobey and you in our prayers.
Logan

It sounds like legally the dog now belongs to you and Mike. Take that man's butt to court. Even if he lies, he has absolutely no proof. And you have a lot. Any judge would be stupid not to rule in favor of you because of that 30 day law.

Maybe once the guy sees he's neutered he won't want him anymore. Wishful thinking I know, but I've seen it happen before.

I will be praying for you and awaiting Tobey's return to his real home, which I know will happen.

I'm sorry you weren't able to get Tobey back yesterday. But don't give up!! You were meant to have this pup!!

I agree with Aly, it seems like the 30-day ruling would apply to you as well; legally, Tobey is YOURS.

HEY! Here's a thought....does the man have ANY vet records to show for the dog????!!!! Vaccinations, etc??? How about grooming bills? Anything?!

Good luck!

{{Mugsy}}

I'm so sorry to hear about that Mugsy. Tobey should be given to you! You're all in my prayers.

Logan... that is my biggest fear about Kia. That someone is going to point to her and say "that's my dog". Hopefully my adoption papers are enough to prevent such a thing.

Sorry to hear about the current outcome.

After hearing the story, I did a search on Pet Talk, and saw where you had introduced Tobey as a dog you had found as a stray. I hesitated yesterday, to bring it up, but figured the person holding the dog was the original owner - and I was right, yes? If they are cruel to the dog, report them to the humane society and have the dog taken away from them.

There are so many dogs that need good homes that it seems silly to me to fight over a dog UNLESS they are mistreating it. If they are, then I would go after them with full tilt.

There was a situation with a cat in my neighborhood that seemed to be the same - a seemingly stray, unspayed, skinny, lonely and aways on our porch. A neighbor took the cat in, took it to the vet - saved its life as it had an infection and was about to die - THEN the owners of the cat showed up. Liz, the new owner just said NO to the original owners and they went away. They have lots of other pets etc. The really stupid part to this story is that Liz had an alergy to cats and was unable to keep it for long and we ended up finding a better home for it.

I feel sorry for you. Who knows, you may end up with Tobey some day! I would not try to lure the dog back because it sounds as though the original owner would come for the dog - and it would start all over again.

Keep us posted, please. I am sure your heart is broken.