Ranger is safe!

Thanks to everyone that helped out on the search and rescue effort to bring Ranger back to safety. I appreciate all of the help that many volunteers gave throughout the last few days and nights, as well as all of the residents of both Arlington Ridge and Del Ray. You live in fantastic and friendly communities. Thanks!

Ranger's been seen for the last 5 hours near Russel Road and the Day school

Ranger has been very active today. He was spotted several time near his adopter's home in the morning hours and tonight, he's been spending his time in a quieter part of town. He's been spotted in the area around Russell Road and Windsor. This is the same area where his adopter walked him on his first day home. It's a very quiet part of town and he's looking great! He still has his collar on and is running at a good pace. If I didn't know better, I'd say he was a greyhound! A volunteer was able to follow him for several streets in her car. Several volunteers came out tonight to help flyer. It's been helpful because they are focusing on the area now where he's been seen tonight. We just need more help in getting the word out in this new area.

Ranger has been spotted back in Del Ray!

Ranger just walked down the street and spent time this morning around the adopter's home on the 400 block of E. Windsor. A neighbor spotted him coming out of the backyard and followed him but lost sight of him. He's still doing well but has hidden himself again. Any help that we can get tonight in the area will be greatly appreciated.

sightings or false alarms? donations needed to help with the search

Last night, at 10 pm, I received two calls from different individuals. Both callers placed a dog within blocks of the adopter's home. They both thought that it was a retriever like dog that they were seeing. One placed the dog on the Monroe St. Bridge and the other at the corner of Dewitt and Windsor. If these sightings were Ranger, this poor guy is crossing many very busy streets and it is only a matter of time before he is hit. Please, please, please, keep your eyes out for him and help with getting the word out.

In addition, in order to obtain a tracker (dog and handler that can track the movements of a dog through scent based on the place that he was last seen), we REALLY need some donations. It can cost upwards of $500 to figure out the pattern of a missing dog and as of today, we have no donations. Please help by donating a tax-deductible donation to Homeward Trails. Place the name 'ranger' in the subject field. Also, if you could email me with the donation amount, I will be better able to keep track of donations. Maritae @ rocketmail.com (remove spaces around @ sign).

Please help bring Ranger home. He's scared and lost and now there is a storm outside. We don't know if he's scared of thunder but if he is that is going to add to his confusion and fear.

SIGHTING: 04/05/09, Grant Street area

Ranger was seen around 8:00 this morning in the same area where's been the past two days. We're hoping he sticks around there and is quickly brought to safety. We still need help reach out to the area communities by flyering, going door to door, and contacting area businesses. Please let us know if you can help!

No sightings as of 2 pm, Sunday

Although I spoke to several people in the Fort Scott area, there have been no sightings or hound barks heard in the neighborhood. He was seen several times on Friday and Saturday but nothing today. One of the feed stations setup on Saturday night was eaten and I think that it was Ranger that ate the food. It was at a house on Grant where he'd been seen on both Friday and Saturday evening. I did leave out food this morning again. I'll check the area later today to see if the food is gone. Heading out again at 3 pm for more flyering and canvasing the area but I would love some additional help.

Ranger is currently living in the woods behind Grant St

We set up a feeding station on Grant st. He has been seen there several times throughout the day. Early this morning and as late as 10 pm tonight. If anyone is available to flyer tomorrow, Sunday, that would be greatly appreciated.

SIGHTING: 04/04/09, Fort Scott Park

Ranger's been seen several times in Fort Scott Park, but isn't interested in approaching people. We're going to set up some feeding stations there.

SIGHTING: 04/03/09, 3:00 pm, Crystsal City

Ranger was spotted in Crystal City yesterday at 3:00 pm traveling north on Rt 1.

Need help flyering this weekend

Ranger's been missing for almost 24 hours and we desperately need to get flyers up, so we can start receiving sighting calls. Can you please help, even for an hour?

Thank you!

Ranger was just adopted out yesterday and does not know where he is and is very scared. If anyone is in the area of E. Windsor Ave, Alexandria, please help find him. He's a shy dog and he's totally spooked in his surroundings.

He's lost in Potomac Yards/Del Ray.

Please help!

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Hi, my name is Ranger. Although I was named 'best looking guy at the high kill shelter" , that is luckily in my past. I've spent the last weeks in a foster home in the DC area and my foster mom has written a little story to describe exactly how great a dog I am. Please read my story and if you think that I'm a good match for you, then please consider adopting me.

Ranger is a medium sized, 3-4 yr. (aprox. 45 lb) affectionate, lovable golden retriever, perhaps hound mix. He has a laid-back, submissive demeanor, rarely barks, and is crate-trained. He is medium to low energy. He LOVES to be outside, rolling in the grass and watching squirrels! (His dream home would have a doggie door!) A fenced-in yard is a must. He has been good with 4th grade girls and my 13 yr. old son, but is wary of men initially. With time and food treats, he becomes more comfortable. He absolutely loves belly rubs, cuddles, and to be groomed, and is playful and loving once he trusts you. (He loves to pounce after any size ball!)

He has been fantastic with my male shepherd, but has asserted himself with the next door neighbor's dog and w/other dogs on walks. Ranger enjoys playing and bonding with my dog and would do well with another dog for companionship, if he were left alone a long time.

He has just learned to sit and give a paw, and loves to show you he can do it for treats! He learned his name quickly. He's very responsive to kind, consistent, positive training. He has improved with learning not to jump up. He's exceptionally good at night--never has made a sound in his crate. He has not had any accidents in the house these 12 days, but I can't guarantee he is housebroken, as I take him out frequently. I don't know how he'd be with a cat. All in all he is a joy to be around, and needs a special person and/or family to give him the love he so deserves.

Thanks mom, I appreciate the nice remarks regarding me. Now, that you know a little about me, please adopt me. I'm waiting for you!

Breed Estimate: golden retriever/lab mix
Gender: male
Approximate weight: 45 pounds
Approximate age:3 years
Location: DC metro area foster home