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While many Bel Air residents were busy enjoying the fireworks on July fourth, one furry friend was trying to escape the sound.
Around 8:30 p.m. Codie, a brown and beige Sheltie, was startled by the fireworks and ran away from the home on Cool Spring Road in Bel Air where he was staying, according to an email from Councilman "Cap'n" Jim McMahan.
Karen Dunbar explained she and her family were watching Codie while his family was out of the country in Europe, according to an email Dunbar wrote to Patch.
While the 10-15 pound dog has tags, those tags have the name and number of his owners and she is concerned Codie won't make his way back to them because of it.
"We are trying to contact everyone to see if they have found him," Dunbar wrote.
Dunbar asks anyone who sees Codie contact either her or Vince Dunbar at 410-893-5154 or 443-858-8330.
Have you seen this dog?
Roy Skrivanek
7:44 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I am sorry to hear that Codie ran away. My prayers are out that he is found safe and sound and returned to the owners.
hickoryvet
8:45 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Consider Hickory Veterinary Hospital notified.
We'll be sure to contact you if we hear of anything.
We hope he's safe and back home with you soon.
Jill Bracewell
10:22 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Feel free to contact Sam Connelly of Pure Gold Pettrackers, 410-365-7456, she has a 97% success rate at finding lost pets. Post as many fliers as you can with the dog's photo, name and a contact #.
Hope this helps!!
Jill
Brenda powers
10:58 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I also posted it on sheltienation. He is scared and these dogs do not go to strangers well. Keep posting signs and handing out his photo. He most likely is hiding and won't come out until he is hungry. Keep an eye out during feeding times. You may want to put out food for him. Odds are if chased he will run. You need to get him to chase you. They can stay within 3 miles of where they stop running. Each day out add an extra mile. These dogs are smart. Im sure he will make a quick safe return. We will keep looking!
Hazzard Native
11:58 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Is there another Cool Spring Rd other than the one off of rte 136 in Churchville?
The dog ran from Cool Spring Rd, but where is the dog's actual home? He may be headed there.
I will help this to go viral in Harford, good luck!
Linda
7:38 am on Friday, July 6, 2012
We are Sheltie rescue. i will call you today to see what we can do.
Bel Air Native
8:26 am on Friday, July 6, 2012
I'll be on the lookout. Please let us know if he's been found.
Margaret Rodefer Leftridge
12:11 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
Codie had 100% of being found, prayers for Codie
Cindy Mendoza
3:08 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
I will be on the lookout for him, I live close. He is such a cute dog. I hope he is found soon. Good luck.
Leanne Baur
5:16 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
I feel for you. My friend has a Sheltie who was so upset during the fireworks. She was freaking out so much and my friend was worried about her. I will tell everyone I know to keep an eye out for this dog. Please let us know if she was found.
Jody Bielski
8:04 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
We're all on the look out. Great info Brenda thanks! L stone hope you never need this kind of help.
Sharon Winter
8:13 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
My prayers are with Codie. I know someone who is kind enough will make sure he is safe and taken care of until he is returned to Mrs. Dunbar. God Bless.
Sherry
10:18 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
Try lost toto.com they get the word out quickly and have a great find and return success rate for lost pets
Colleen Hampton
12:04 am on Saturday, July 7, 2012
I live on Wabash which is close and will surely watch for him. God bless and I hope he is home safe soon.
Pamela
12:27 am on Saturday, July 7, 2012
I pray that Codie is found quickly. God bless!
Nancy
9:24 am on Saturday, July 7, 2012
I've posted this on FaceBook. I'm in the Fullerton area but have many friends in Harford County. Good luck!