may I, through your newspaper, thank the people of Christchurch who telephoned the police regarding my black and light tan German shepherd bitch running loose, between three and 4pm on Thursday, August 26.

I am most grateful for their kind actions as she is very important to me.

At almost eight years of age, I had believed she was relaxed and familiar with our car trips.

I’d left her, as usual, in the car with windows open.

She has travelled without any difficulty by bus, taxi, train and canal boat. A much travelled canine!

I cannot begin to know what might have spooked her; possibly she was also missing her Jack Russell companion.

Thank you again to whoever was concerned enough for her welfare to telephone the Police.

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