BREAKING NEWS!!! Ekko has been found! No details yet, but it sounds like he has been contained and is being held for his family to come pick him up. I held up the process of them being able to get out the door just by calling to get news!
So watch this space for more information!
More from our volunteer that reached the home before Ekko's family . . . He was accross Lee Hwy from his house but maybe four blocks away. He's very skinning and undernourished, and he seems to have a broken leg. A little girl found him under the bush in her front yard. He was probably hiding in bushes the whole time he was gone he was so scared. He's very docile though, and even let our volunteer pick him up. She is just pulling in to Suburban Animal Hospital as we speak, and the family is meeting them there. More later!!!
Update 9am - Ekko let our volunteer pick him up and carry him to the car and inside the animal hospital, and then they laid down in the vet's office on a blanket while they waited for to the doctor to arrive, and he was fine but not showing a lot of emotion. When his family walked in, it did take him a few seconds to focus, but when he did, he got SOOOOO excited! I would love to have seen that!
The little girl that found Ekko was helped by a neighbor -- the girl is so smart that she knew to ask a neighbor that has a dog for a leash -- and the girl and the neighbor also came to the animal hospital to see how he was doing. Instant friends! (Many of you are probably reminded of Rocky, who was lost in January from about the same area, and found by a little girl -- in Annandale!)
He will be at the vet's for a while, but we are hoping that he will be able to spend his first night at home tonight. The break or fracture in his leg is several weeks old and he's done some adapting to it. It definitely needs care, and we'll find out what's prescribed, but perhaps the surgery will be scheduled to take place after he gets to come home, gain some weight, some confidence, and just be in a better place to weather that surgery. We'll pass the word on as soon as we get it.
He's very dehydrated and undernourished, but he'd just had has flea prevention and heartworm right before he bolted -- 4 weeks and 1 day ago! -- so he's flea free (and flee free too as he's securely confined) and fine in that regard. He's also not smelly and dirty. But from his appearnce and how he acted, in general, he was most certainly laying low the whole time. THAT'S why no one wasn't seeing him and calling!
Come back for more updates as we find out what the vet has to say and how his first day goes. And thanks to everyone for all of your support! We're so glad to have you all to share this wonderful news with!
Nancy Despeaux
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Ekko is a shy but gentle German shorthaired pointer mix who bolted in fear at hearing a loud noise, and WAS lost in the Arlington/Falls Church area - just weeks after settling in with his new family. We are thrilled that he has been found!
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About Ekko (aka Big Boy)
Breed: Male, German Shorthair Pointer Mix (with Border Collie)
Color: Black with black and white speckled chest and paws. White tip on tail. Specked patch on back of neck.
Age: 1 Year
Size: Large (55 lbs.), tall with long legs, long tail
Description: Ekko is a shy sweet gentle dog who can be easily spooked by loud noises and shouts. He can run VERY fast and is strong! He is picky about food, but likes smelly meaty snacks. He loves squeaky toys, socks, old tee shirts, and slippers. He does respond to “Watch Me” and “Sit” particularly if he smells a snack. He also responds to “Here Big Boy”, "Puppies”, and “Here Sincere”. ("Sincere" was his foster brother -- he may think Sincere is nearby!!)
Approaching Ekko: Remain calm. PLEASE DO NOT CHASE, SHOUT OR CALL OUT TO HIM. Do not approach standing or make eye contact; instead sit on the ground with your back to him, and throw treats over your shoulder to him.
Color: Black with black and white speckled chest and paws. White tip on tail. Specked patch on back of neck.
Age: 1 Year
Size: Large (55 lbs.), tall with long legs, long tail
Description: Ekko is a shy sweet gentle dog who can be easily spooked by loud noises and shouts. He can run VERY fast and is strong! He is picky about food, but likes smelly meaty snacks. He loves squeaky toys, socks, old tee shirts, and slippers. He does respond to “Watch Me” and “Sit” particularly if he smells a snack. He also responds to “Here Big Boy”, "Puppies”, and “Here Sincere”. ("Sincere" was his foster brother -- he may think Sincere is nearby!!)
Approaching Ekko: Remain calm. PLEASE DO NOT CHASE, SHOUT OR CALL OUT TO HIM. Do not approach standing or make eye contact; instead sit on the ground with your back to him, and throw treats over your shoulder to him.
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Can you Help Us Find Ekko?
We know that it will take MANY Ekko friends & supporters to help him find his way back home. Best if we work together toward this common goal.
If you are in a position to come out to the areas where Ekko was lost from and has been seen, of course that's great! But please don't think you can't help if you can't be on site. We have jobs for people that can only devote time late in the evening, from home or otherwise away from the sighting area. Email me using the link below to find out how.
We know, too, that some of Ekko's supporters are working on their own to search for and spread the word about his plight. Whatever you're doing, please keep me informed, by email or by way of the Comments. Among other things, we can reduce duplicate efforts by coordinating all efforts centrally.
Nancy Despeaux
If you are in a position to come out to the areas where Ekko was lost from and has been seen, of course that's great! But please don't think you can't help if you can't be on site. We have jobs for people that can only devote time late in the evening, from home or otherwise away from the sighting area. Email me using the link below to find out how.
We know, too, that some of Ekko's supporters are working on their own to search for and spread the word about his plight. Whatever you're doing, please keep me informed, by email or by way of the Comments. Among other things, we can reduce duplicate efforts by coordinating all efforts centrally.
Nancy Despeaux
8 comments:
That's such terrific news! Please update when you know more.
Happy, happy day!!! Best news I have heard all week! Yay for Ekko and Yay for his family! And big hugs to Ekko's savior... and all his faithful searchers! :)
This news has made my day!!! I can't wait to see him and give him a hug.
Congratulations, Maureen, Terry and Connor!!
So happy that he was found! Made my day too! Hopefully, he will recover quickly.
This is such great news - I am so happy that Ekko was found and for the most part doing well, all things considering. I hope he gets to go home tonight and rest in his own home, with his loving family. Please give Ekko a big hug and kiss. This news has really made my day! And a BIG thank you to the little girl who found Ekko - she is truly an angel!
Have a wonderful day and get a good night's sleep - I know you probably have lost many hours of sleep. CONGRATS!!
Ekko was found about 5 blocks from our house under a bush in the back of a house. The house is near John Marshall and Lee Hwy. Many thanks to the little 7-year old girl who spotted Ekko and called a neighbor to bring a leash. The neighbor recognized Ekko right away from the flier nearby.
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We did not think he would recognize us when we saw him at the vet on a blanket. But he sat right up when sat in front of him and pushed his nose near us looking for a pat. In fact, he lifted up front legs onto the chair to get close to Maureen (even with a broken leg).
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Ekko will stay at the vets today and overnight for observation, checked out, fed, and rehydrated. The x-rays indicate he has two bones broken in his front leg. So he will probably have surgery tomorrow.
I am Suzie's mom - I know first hand what you were going thru. I have been praying that you and Ekko get happily re-united again. It really made my whole day to learn that he was back in safe arms and recovering well. So hope his surgery goes well, and you both get the rest you have been missing!
My family is so thrilled. My kids were always on the lookout for Ekko as we made our way around town. Good luck to Ekko and we hope that he mends quickly.
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