I wonder if the police would know a local 'idiot' or band of them that might do something silly like this.

Couldn't hurt to alert a few vets in case someone did take Ryley for themselves, and takes him in for a 'checkup'.

PRAYERS for Ryley...HUGS to him and his family.

A lost notice in the paper couldn't hurt - and local TV. The media are good about these things, especially when a pet has been stolen - plus a pic of Ryley would be there for all to see!

Was he tattooed? Even if it's illegible, it would appear in his ear.

And - worst case scenario, but at least she'll know - the road crews in case he was 'found' (possibly just injured, but still).

Would the neighbours have seen anything? Could she drop off a few notes to the houses nearest her?