Foxy Lady - missing since 5/11/08
Falls Church Area
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  Foxy Lady is a tri-color English Foxhound.  She slipped her collar Sunday, 5/11/08, at 4:45 pm.  She was last seen on George Marshall Drive next to George Marshall High School in Falls Church. She is again without identification.  She is not food driven and does not come when called.

If you see Foxy Lady, please call
Linda at 703-470-7981,
 Tammy 703-560-1006,
or the HART Lost Dog Line at 703-242-6551

Download, print and distribute Foxy's Missing Poster (pdf)!

Billy - missing since 3/4/08
Arlington, Wakefield Area
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Update 5/7/08: A new way you can help in the search for Billy:  Sponsor an Ad!

Update 5/2/08: Tammy has confirmed 2 sightings of Billy in the Wakefield area yesterday: 12th and S. George Mason Drive and near South Edison, 1/2 block from S. George Mason Dr.  She reports that his body condition looks good.

Very Important:  DO NOT CHASE BILLY!  Not only to stop from spooking him into traffic, but also to give him time to settle into an area, a routine we can take advantage of.  If he picks an area to call "his", we may be able to (with enough willing volunteers) then surround and somehow get him to change his mind about being "in the wild".

Instead of chasing him,  try to herd him into an enclosed area or try to lead him into an enclosed place -- he may follow at a distance.

If you have seen Billy or can help in the search, please call
Lisa at 703-819-4786,
Linda at 703-470-7981,
Rob at 703-395-2259,
or call Tammy (HART) at 703-560-1006.

Please download and distribute Billy's Flyer (pdf)!

Google Map with recent sightings of Billy

Billy is a small Beagle mix, mostly black and brown, about 4 years old.  He was wearing a red collar with tags, but the collar may have come off.  Billy has been seen in the N. George Mason and Wilson Blvd. areas of Arlington, and there have been several sightings in Upton Hill Park, Patrick Henry Apts., and the Bluemont Park area.  There have been possible sightings near Lubber Run Park and near Wakefield High School and Barcroft Park.

Billy is very shy and timid, but he will not bite.  He is terrified of men.  If you see him, please do not chase him -- he is more afraid of people than cars and he may run into traffic to get away.  Try to herd him into an enclosed area or try to lead him into an enclosed place -- he may follow at a distance.

Note that Billy is primarily black and brown.  He has no white on his back and shoulders.  

How you can help: HART has been running ads about Billy in the Arlington Sun Gazette and the Washington Post Precious Pets section (Thursdays).  Most of our leads have come from these ads, esp. the Sun Gazette.  But these ads cost money and the Post has just raised their rates.  The Post now charges $141.68 per ad; the Sun Gazette charges $135. for 4 weeks.   Can you sponsor an ad for Billy?

Click the button below to donate using your PayPal account or a credit card. You do not need a PayPal account to donate with a credit card!  Please let us know in the "Instructions for HART" box whether you would like your name listed as a sponsor on the website.  Thank you!

Billy's latest Ad Sponsors are:

Linda Iodice (Precious Pets Ad will run 5/15/08)

Jack - missing since 12/26/07

Update 2/21/08: Possible sighting of Jack last Monday at the corner of R and Eckington NE.  A website is now devoted to the search for Jack!  Check it out for the latest updates, maps, photos, and contact info if you have seen Jack or would like to help out by joining a search party.

Update 1/18/08: Possible sighting of Jack at Haines Point area on 1/16 at 8:50 am.  The sighting: "Granted I only saw this dog from a distance, but Wednesday (1/16/08) morning on the yellow line crossing the bridge at approx. 8:50am I saw a dog with similar markings in a grassy area by the Metro tunnel. We were crossing from Virgina to DC and the dog was on the left hand side of the train."

Per Jack's family: "We drove by this area yesterday afternoon around 5:00 PM. I spoke with two Park Police and explained what were had heard and that we were looking for our dog. I gave them my information and phone number in case they were to find any dogs roaming. We searched all around this area as best we could and considering it was raining and snowing. We called out his name for several minutes but there was no movement at all. We drove all around Haines Point area with the window down but did not see anything except for geese. I will be heading out to this area around lunch time on my bike. There are a few facilities in the vacinity that belong to a construction company, The Tour Mobile Company, and The Park Police Service. We looked around the perimeter but were not able to speak with anyone.

This area is approximately 4 miles distance from our home. It could be a possibility that Jack could have wandered over to this area. I think with the unseasonable temperatures we have been experiencing, he could easily travel at night. There were fireworks on New Years Eve which could have forced him away from our surrounding neighborhoods. The only thing is that I am not sure how much food is available that would keep him interested in hiding out over there. It is very quiet and serene over there and lots of room to move around without people."

Update 1/2/08: Read the WJLA News Story about Jack.

HART dog lost in DC!

The owner was walking Jack, a former HART dog,  when both were surprised by a mean dog and meaner owner.   The mean owner dropped the leash so the mean dog could attack Jack.   Jack's owner tried to break up the dog fight, but then the mean owner got mad and beat Jack's owner!  Jack was so frightened, he slipped his collar and has not been seen again.

Jack is a Beagle/Hound mix, roughly 50 lbs, tri colored, has an NDR tattoo but no collar and no tags (he slipped his collar during the attack).  Jack was last seen on 12/26/07 at 4:30 PM at the intersection of 6th Street NW and Q Street NW heading towards North Capital Street.

If you have seen Jack, please call HART at
703-691-4278, 703-560-1006, or 703-242-6551.

If you can help, please do so!  Jack is alone in a big city and he needs us!
 

Taz
Fairfax area
 

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My name is “Taz”.  I am a male Miniature Pinscher, about 2 years old.  I was last seen on the corner of Chantilly Rd., near Route 50.  I have no collar, but I do have a Microchip.  If found please call 703-868-6635 or 703-868-8202.

Foxy Lady has been found safe!
 

 1/7/08: Last update! Foxy entered the trap between 7 and 7:45 pm last night, made a quick trip to get checked by a vet and is now resting safer than ever at home! Huge thanks to all!

The end of a long day-
As most know, the morning did not goes as planned. Foxy was a no show! However, just after some folks left, Foxy did pop out only to vanish just as fast!

Earlier in the afternoon we got permission to set the HART trap in the "safe area".  Around 5 pm the trap was in place.  A few checks on an empty trap left us thinking maybe today was not the day. Several of us planned to meet later at 8PM; a time when a lot of folks reported seeing Foxy on her evening jaunts.

While waiting for others, a small group of us thought to take a quick walk around.  As we passed a path cut in the thick underbrush to allow the trap to be placed, we decided to check on the trap before rejoining the others.  As we walked into the safe area in the muddy, swampy dark we first saw fresh paw prints on a towel; excitement turned to outright joy as a flashlight beam revealed two eyes peering back at us from the now closed trap. It was Foxy! Sitting just as calmly as could be!

A quick trip to the local emergency room just to be sure all was well with Foxy showed that she had lots of ticks and a few abrasions but nothing she won't recover from in a few days. The most remarkable thing is what Dr. Angel told us.  When asked what Foxy's weight now was, we were all shocked to learn she actually GAINED weight (around 5 lbs!) while leading us all on a merry chase!

As of 11 pm, Foxy was back at her home safe, dry and warm!

Again, a very big thanks to all who have helped in the last few weeks and especially today! Have a safe and wonderful week!  Tammy

And a special Thank You from Foxy's family:

To all the volunteers over the past 2 months who have helped to search for Foxy Lady,

The Iodice family (Linda, Chris, Jen, Salem, Tinkerbell, Honey and Foxy Lady) wish to send a HUGE THANKS to everyone. Your emotional, physical and time support made this happy homecoming a reality. To know that there are caring people who will come out in the rain, snow and freezing temperatures to help bring a poor misguided animal home is truly amazing.

Again, our deepest thanks to all who helped be they on the frontlines or behind the scenes keeping the information flowing.

There is going to be one big cookout party when the weather warms up...see everyone there. The dogs who helped will get their own SPECIAL treats!

Again, THANKS A MILLION!
Linda

Roo - Missing since 8/11/07
Fair Oaks/Fair Lakes area