Spoke with Phred last night and he was going to leave at OH-Dark-hundred this am to head to WV. His directions weren't the best.. "go to this here hollar past the red barn and the dirt road that used to belong to Bubba" etc. but he has some phone numbers. If anyone can manage this Phred can. He has my work number and I'm on my computer looking for emergency help twix WV and Phreds locals in Ohio. Zip told me poor old Bowser has basically always been an outside dog and although no Katz have been known to disappear in the immediate area she could not guarantee his behavior in "civilized society" (such as my abode is ). Now that poor baby has been fending for himself for awhile and there is also no telling what trauma has befallen him (or body critters on his furry self). Phred's going to check it out. I'm sure this isn't the end to this sad tale/tail of woe but let's keep hoping.