The Westover Hills Stray Watch got a call this morning that a large black dog–possibly a Lab or Lab-mix–was spotted running loose this morning around 42nd and New Kent, near the park. Driver couldn’t tell whether dog had a collar or no.

From Westover Hill’s Stray Watch we learn: “Lexie,” a small (50-pound) spayed female golden retriever, ran off during the storm. She lives in the 5500 block of Riverside Dr. She has all her tags and a microchip and was wearing a blue collar. If you find or see her, please call Dottie Cleal at 230-8834.

From the Westover Hill Stray Watch;

Today we have received notice of a FOUND dog. He was found on Thursday afternoon, May 27, on Riverside Dr. between the 42nd St. parking lot and Southcliff. Here is the description:

Beagle / hound mix; Male; about 18 inches high; mostly white with heart-shaped dark spot on his side; found without a collar (finder put a collar on him).

If you are his owner, know his owner, or know anything about him, please contact us ASAP. 937-602-3394

Let us take this opportunity to remind everyone to make sure that your pets have collars and proper identification. You should also have a good quality image (preferably digital) of your pets that you can supply to us or have available to send if your pet goes missing.

A St. Bernard was seen wondering at Bliley and Forest Hill Avenue this morning around 8:30. He doesn’t seem to have a collar but does look like he has been a pet recently. If you know someone who is missing a St. Bernard, please let them know where he was seen.

From Craigs List: Two corgis found on Forest Hill running in the road near exxon. I caught them @ 6:10 a.m. (it was hard they are fast). Very lovable dogs male and female. I have two goldens so come get them soon. Its a full house.

Are you missing a canine companion? A lovely yellow pooch found on Evelyn Byrd. Female, app. 40lbs. and white collar. If you have any information about the animal’s owner please contact Erin at 232-0864 or 512-0630.

Missing DOG IXCHEL (pronounced EEsh-Chell). PLEASE HELP – She could be anywhere but we are located near Chippenham Hospital. She is a SWEET, 100 lbs. german shepherd, husky mix without her collar on. Email your contact info to me at pagalina [at] yahoo [dog] com and I’ll get it to the very worried owner. I’ve been asked if she is micro-chipped, I don’t know the answer to that one.

Update: you can contact the owner directly at 804-307-6048

Updated at 2:35 p.m. from owner: “MY DOGGY IS AT ANIMAL CONTROL!!! FOUND!!! IxChel may have to stay until Tuesday, as it is closed today and Mon. but our neighbors had picked her up yesterday and taken her there. Poor puppy is in jail..but I’m happy that she’s safe. Thanks to everyone for all your help and support! You all ROCK!”

A stray dog has been located in the 4900 block of Evelyn Byrd Road . She is wearing a yellow collar, but is missing tags.

If you have any information pertaining to the owner of the animal please call Dave & Diane at 231-0678.

I snapped this pic at Crossroads Coffee (small skim latte!)
Looks like a 25 lb. black lab mix with white on chin and chest. No mention of gender. Phone number to claim in pic.

From Wednesday post on Craigslist:

Needs medication! Reward offered- no questions asked. Answers to ‘Layla.’ Last seen on Friday, April 24th at 24th Street and Semmes Ave when she slipped out the front door. Fixed, 3 year old, 40 lb female, hound mix, caramel color and white on chest with collar seen in picture.

Please call 804-855-8174

From a Wednesday post on Craigslist, original post, post with picture:

Found all white with brown spot on face and back, brown floppy ears with white spots, tall and lengthy, female, looks like may have some pit in her.

From Craig’s List:

My dog got out earlier today and I haven’t seen her yet. She is the dog on the LEFT in the picture, she ran off with the dog on the right, but she came back. Her name is Layla and she should have her collar and tags on her. The collar Is blue. Keep your eyes open for her, please and call anytime day or night! She was last seen at 24th and semmes avenue, south side Richmond. THANKS! CALL Taylor 804-855-8174.

Looking for the dog on the left, Layla.

Pet name: Elsie Rader
Species: Dog
Breed: Beagle
Primary color: Tan
Secondary color: White
Other characteristics: Pink spots right by her nose
Sex: F
Weight: 25 lbs.
Birth date: 12/24/2007
Microchip number: 4A5A71457F
Area last seen: In the backyard of 4607 Forest Hill Avenue
Day last seen: 4/16/2009

If you think that you have seen this pet, please call our 24/7 recovery center at 1 888 HomeAgain (1 888 466 3242) immediately!

One found dog on Craig’s List from a Tuesday post
[UPDATE: this doggie has been joyfully reunited with his family]

Found—older dog—maybe some type of beagle mix—appears to have cataracts and appears to be hard of hearing. New pink harness—so I know she belongs to someone and is missed dearly. She was walking down the middle of Forest Hill Ave near Powhite Parkway. Please contact me if this is your dog or if you know who she belongs to—I know she wants to get back to familiar surroundings.  Reply to: comm-jqwbz-1112276368@craigslist.org

Still Missing

Chunk & Sally. Sally’s family is very desperate to get her back and have been posting nearly daily on Craig’s List and have offered a $2oo reward.

Chunk is an awesome name.

Chunk is a neutered male (green linetattoo), American Pit Bull Terrier about 10-11 months  old who is up to date on all vaccines. He was lost in Fredricksburg area while on a trial period prior to adoption. Ring Dog Rescue and foster parent were not notified for 2 days so he could be anywhere including making his way back to Richmond. Chunk is good with other dogs and great with people. Will come to you when called and is a very happy healthy boy. If seen or found please contact  Ring Dog Rescue at 804-363-2943 or 804-928-8138 or email: ringdog@ringdogrescue.org. If you cannot hold on to the dog please take him to a local shelter and notify us asap!!!!! Thank you and please circulate to any and all who may see him between here and Fredricksburg.

Ring Dog Rescue is a great organization be sure to check out their website to learn more about the work they are doing to help some misunderstood breeds.

From Craig’s list:

My dog Sally is extremely scared of people. We recently adopted her but on the same day she escaped from us when we tried taking her to the vet. She’s very friendly but extremely scared of people and runs away when confronted. She may also be deaf in both ears. She’s a white boxer mix weighing about 42 lbs. She’s very skinny as she hasn’t been eating well in quite a while. She’s recently been seen hiding in the woods across from George Wythe High School on Crutchfield Street. I’m really afraid she may run in the street and get hit by a car. I have tried to catch her but have had no success. Animal Control has also been unable to catch her. If someone can please SAFELY catch her and return her to me I will give you a CASH reward. PLEASE help we really want Sally to be home and safe. If you find her PLEASE CALL 804-591-6796 or 804-614-8419.

This cute but shy pup was seen on 1/10 at approx. 2:45 between W. 42nd and W. 41st streets. She (I believe) had no collar and seemed to be wondering aimlessly. Richmond animal control apparently doesn’t work on the weekends as they didn’t answer the phone. If you hear of anyone that may be missing their dog, please pass along the photo. Posted by William L. to Forest Hill Neighbors on Facebook.