Well, I finally have news but not a sighting. I got a call from a family living in Langley Park today, sure that my Ziggy is their dog, he was called Cruz. Timings and locations fit and he described Ziggy’s looks and behaviour accurately. Seems very plausible. Long story how he ended up being lost, but it all fits. The trouble is, if Ziggy has headed to his original area, there are a lot of young lads keeping working lurchers who wouldn’t give him up – perhaps not even for the reward as he’s locally known as a good taker of foxes. I’ve been told not to risk going down the allotments alone. The guy that originally owned him claims not to want him back (working enough already) and will do some poking around. All very tenuous but I’ve no choice but to go with it – there have been at least three calls from that area. My mate the police dog handler is up for taking him back if he shows up but first, we need a dog! Meanwhile the Belmont sightings continue but are most likely a white and brindle lurcher that’s lived feral (and untrappable despite some hard work) in that area since the summer. Cross everything for me!
