For more than 3 weeks, a young 6-month-old Australian Shepherd kept the residents of the Nouveau-Monde district in Hazebrouck (North) in check. Saphir, whom his mistress Marie-France Carlu had just adopted, had escaped while she was going to a medical appointment, and he had been wandering the streets since the end of September. His escapade, relayed by La Voix du Nord, ended on a Friday afternoon, after many attempts remained in vain…
An adoption sometimes begins with a big scare. Marie-France Carlu knows something about it! That day, at the end of September, this seriously ill lady came to Hazebrouck for a medical appointment. She had previously had to drop off at her daughter's house, SapphireTHE Australian Shepherd that she had just welcomed, but this one suddenly left company.
Terrified at the idea that the puppy could “ be crushed or cause an accident “, his mistress immediately launched the search while the young doggie started wandering around the neighborhood.
Rounds on foot, by bike and by scooter
From the end of September, residents of the district New World also tried to catch the runaway. Neighborhood mobilization has also gained momentum, with organized rounds, bringing together around ten people on foot, on bikes and even on scooters.
Nothing happened. Approach attempts multiplied, some carried out only a few centimeters from the ball of fur, but the mischievous Shepherd each time refused to be caught. Weeks passed without anyone managing to get their hands on him…
A cage, and above all calm
It was ultimately a cage that put an end to the escapade. The device had been installed on the land of a resident, who had given her consent, and Sapphire found himself trapped there one Friday afternoon.
The resident who welcomed the cage onto her property says she is delighted with the outcome: “ He was taken without difficulty, we didn't go to see him to leave him alone and everything went well. »
After more than 3 weeks outside, the young Australian Shepherd was examined by a veterinarian: he is safe and sound. For Marie-France Carlu as for the inhabitants of New Worldthis early autumn soap opera ends well, and it's a real relief!
Woopets info – What to do if your dog runs away?
A dog running away is always a source of concern, but a few good reflexes can help you find him more quickly:
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Keep calm and call him in a gentle voice, without chasing him;
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Search the surrounding area, especially in its usual walking places;
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Alert those around you and share their photo on social networks;
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Report its disappearance to I-CAD and contact veterinarians, shelters and pounds in the area;
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Stay vigilant if it is near a road: never put yourself in danger to retrieve it;
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Stay hopeful! Every report counts to find your companion and hug him again.