I was at Basswood falls earlier this week when my beloved dog ran during a thunderstorm. We camped on the portage for two days until our food ran out hoping to find her but had to leave empty handed. We spotted her once but she was incredibly skittish and bolted. Other campers in the area saw her as well.

I know this forum is filled with good people who are well connected. If you or anyone you know is going to be in that area in the near future, please pass this on and keep an eye out for her. My daughters and I are worried about her.

She is wearing the yellow life jacket pictured and has a red collar with my phone number.

Thank you.

Prayers sent. I bet he's found soon, a hungry dog will find people eventually!

I sympathize with your plight. God is good and praying is the difference maker. I lost my best friend and hunting dog the night before the opening of deer season many moons ago. I sort of figured he might get blasted as a "deer runner". But I kept praying and spent 7 days searching for him. Finally, over 20 miles away, he comes trotting out in front of my truck from behind a guardrail almost unrecognizable. I cried like a baby.

Keep your hopes up, do not confess or utter negative "what ifs" but believe and confess that your dog will be restored to you.

Sad news, I hope you find her quickly.

quote Duckman: "Prayers sent. I bet he's found soon, a hungry dog will find people eventually!"

Me too, my dogs are "Family" and I know this has got to be tough!

I'll be up in that general area. I'll keep my eyes open.

Keep the faith, strange things happen.
Many years ago, my brother and sister in law owned the Chain Saw Sisters Saloon, and had several dogs: One being a large black and white part St. Bernard critter, named Otis.
He disappeared one day, apparently following some canoe party that left, and never came back.
A few weeks later, Michelle (owner of the Chain Saw Sisters) was in the Zup's parking lot when a dog started barking from the window of a car.
It was Otis, the owners of the vehicle had found him cruising the shore of Crooked Lake, and he climbed into their canoe.
Long story short, Otis was returned after taking the long way back home!! :)

Thoughts and prayers. I couldn't image what this scenario would do to my little girl. Here is hoping for positive outcome.

The pup's name might be useful.

Keep your spirits up. Dogs are more resilient than we often imagine. My sister's dog bolted out of a yard once, was found 20 miles away three weeks later.

I heard lost items mentioned on WELY last time I was up, perhaps worth a try?

Daniel

quote dew042: "The pup's name might be useful.


Keep your spirits up. Dogs are more resilient than we often imagine. My sister's dog bolted out of a yard once, was found 20 miles away three weeks later.


I heard lost items mentioned on WELY last time I was up, perhaps worth a try?


Daniel"

Thoughtful and helpful post Daniel.

 Don't lose hope. Last year a dog went over Rebbeca  Falls and the owners thought it had died. Word was put out to look for the dogs body. 10 days Roger Skraba guide and former Ely Mayor found the dog alive. Has was camped on Hilly Island on Lac LaCroix and the dog walked into camp.

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I am praying for a safe return also. Don't give up hope. Contact WELY and the outfitters in the area to get the message out.

I hope you get good news soon. One of our friends know someone who had a dog get lost in the BW. It was found a few weeks later, quite far away. It was probably getting food from people it found but not allowing itself to be kept. It may have even been getting canoe rides with people and then running away from them. It was also late in the season like this. So, keep the faith and spread the word any way you can.

Good suggestions just above on how to get word out.

Any chance you can do a return trip? Aside from a sense of smell, dogs also are great at distinguishing voices. She may return to the sound of your voice.

Another thought, what is your dog's name? A skittish dog is more likely to approach or come to a stranger that may call her by name. Maybe the BWCA community can help.

Good luck, thoughts are with you.

I would contact all the outfitters in the area as well as the forest service. You also might want to call the local radio station there and ask for help.

I am a total dog lover and I pray that your friend is returned to you safe.

Thank you to all who are sending positive vibes!!

Your suggestions were helpful and I had already contacted many of the outfitters in the area as well as the ranger station and radio station. My main hope was to tip off anyone who might be heading into that area to please keep their eyes and ears open.

The dog's name is Lindsey but she answers to "dog" , "doggo" and "knucklehead" too.

Itchy - i hope you are soon reunited with your dog. If i missed it sorry but post the name - might make a potential rescuer's task here a little easier. I hope to do a week in October and will see if i can travel in that direction (I dont plan routes in advance so easy.)

I always bring my dog on backcountry trips--often for weeks at a time. Most bigger dogs are resilient, and tougher than you think. They can long outlast a human when food runs out. I think that there is a very good chance of recovering the dog in good shape.

I just hope you get dog back. Keep faith. Dogs are mans best friend and very resilient.

Stay positive! It's a well traveled area. Someone's gonna find your pup.

Come on folks shes looking for her dog, if you can't be of help please take it to a new thread and don't derail her's.

Itchy, you probably already have but also try facebook. A family member lost a dog this summer and was able to recover it by friends linking the story.

Hope you are soon rejoined with, (Lindsey but she answers to "dog" , "doggo" and "knucklehead"). Sounds about like my dog.

Question for you Itchy, were you doing a day trip at entry point 50 on August 20th?

Hope for the best and somebody finds your dog O'kay.

Any updates? I wish I didn't just have surgery. I'd be up there looking for ya. That is really weird your pup didn't at least start coming out and have sightings. Praying... All I can do right now.

I'm very saddened by this. I bring my dog on solo trips sometimes and can empathize with the owners. Best of luck to a positive resolution.

quote MrFeesh: "Come on folks shes looking for her dog, if you can't be of help please take it to a new thread and don't derail her's.

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Well said and I apologize for getting involved in that debate. I wish you all the best Itchymenace on finding your pup...prayers sent your way.

I also apologize for getting in the debate. Wishing you the best for finding Lindsey. I wish that there was a way that I could help.

quote MrFeesh: "Come on folks shes looking for her dog, if you can't be of help please take it to a new thread and don't derail her's.


Itchy, you probably already have but also try facebook. A family member lost a dog this summer and was able to recover it by friends linking the story.


Hope you are soon rejoined with, (Lindsey but she answers to "dog" , "doggo" and "knucklehead"). Sounds about like my dog.


Question for you Itchy, were you doing a day trip at entry point 50 on August 20th?"

Nope, that wasn't me August 20.

The story is on Facebook and I am completely humbled to say that it's been shared 5,000 times!!

Thank you for the kind thoughts and support.

Were you at the lower Basswood falls or the falls area over by Basswood Lake? I'll be in the area next week. I'll take a leash, some dog treats , and spend some time in that area looking for your dog. Message me for a contact number if I'm successful.

I wonder if the dog would respond to a loud whistle like a police whistle? Set up camp and every hour or so give a few blasts and call its name. Not so many folks around this time of year to disturb. A dog can hear a whistle a very long way.

Keep your faith Itchy. Dogs are much smarter than we sometimes think. You have our thoughts and prayers for her safe return.

Are you going back up to look for her. If you do bring her favorite squeekie toy and squeek the heck out if that thing.

Good luck, dogs are like family members.

T

quote Blatz: "Were you at the lower Basswood falls or the falls area over by Basswood Lake? I'll be in the area next week. I'll take a leash, some dog treats , and spend some time in that area looking for your dog. Message me for a contact number if I'm successful. "

Thanks Blatz! We were at the mile long portage at Upper Basswood when she bolted. She was seen twice while we were there and ran. Not sure why she was so skittish but hopefully a week of being alone have sobered her into wanting to come home.

Last spot she was seen was the campsite on Basswood just before the portage.

quote Itchymenace: "

quote Blatz: "Were you at the lower Basswood falls or the falls area over by Basswood Lake? I'll be in the area next week. I'll take a leash, some dog treats , and spend some time in that area looking for your dog. Message me for a contact number if I'm successful. "

Thanks Blatz! We were at the mile long portage at Upper Basswood when she bolted. She was seen twice while we were there and ran. Not sure why she was so skittish but hopefully a week of being alone have sobered her into wanting to come home.


Last spot she was seen was the campsite on Basswood just before the portage."

And she has a collar with my phone # on it.

quote Blatz: "Were you at the lower Basswood falls or the falls area over by Basswood Lake? I'll be in the area next week. I'll take a leash, some dog treats , and spend some time in that area looking for your dog. Message me for a contact number if I'm successful. "

I think it was mentioned that the phone number is on the dog's collar. Thanks for taking the time to look! You're a good person!

Itchy,

Maybe this is against rules, but could a photo of her with descriptive info be put up at the trailhead sign going into that area? I'm referring to the one in the EP parking lot that has BW info on it.

Itchymenace, what about going back and looking for her? If it was my dog I would somehow get back there and call for her. For a week! She knows your voice and sound travels real well there. Don't worry about bothering others. Go man!

quote Itchymenace: "

quote Blatz: "Were you at the lower Basswood falls or the falls area over by Basswood Lake? I'll be in the area next week. I'll take a leash, some dog treats , and spend some time in that area looking for your dog. Message me for a contact number if I'm successful. "

Thanks Blatz! We were at the mile long portage at Upper Basswood when she bolted. She was seen twice while we were there and ran. Not sure why she was so skittish but hopefully a week of being alone have sobered her into wanting to come home.


Last spot she was seen was the campsite on Basswood just before the portage."

Like in October 2008 or 2010 a dog got lost on Isabella lake after a canoe tipped over early October. Everybody got to shore safe. I was at the parking lot and USFS personnel on their own time volunteered along with a Outfitter out of Ely. That dog too was seen a day or two later and was skitish(sp) and ran away when approached. I believe that Ely outfitter went back again another day and coaxed the dog in at the same campsite on Isabella lake.

That couple were on like a week long trip and was finishing up and about 1 mile plus from the Isabella landing when they tipped over in very strong winds along the east shore.

An old trick that works with coon hounds is to leave your shirt or jacket, something with your scent, where you last saw the dog, and chances are good they will be there waiting for you in the morning.

quote : "An old trick that works with coon hounds is to leave your shirt or jacket, something with your scent, where you last saw the dog, and chances are good they will be there waiting for you in the morning."

Indeed a well known trick amongst the coon hunting crowd.........that is unless your dog goes deep and won't leave if he's treed!! My dog was big and very high powered and wouldn't stop until he cut a coon track. On a quiet night you could hear him open for at least 1 mile away (across a section). On the night where I lost him for a week I had to take someone home after we had waited and searched 1/2 the night. I left my coat, drove and dropped my buddy off and drove back hoping the dog would be there. No dice. When morning broke, opening day of deer season, I started to hear the gunshots and figured the worst.

I spent 7 days, all day everyday, looking for him and asking around. A few people had seen him far away from where we had let loose. Eventually I got it into my head to get a map and put a dot where we had let loose, more dots at where he had been seen, and lastly a dot at home. Then see if the direction matched up. If he was heading home I could call at all the places the line passed through. On my way to get a map to implement the idea he comes trotting out in front of my truck from behind a guardrail while driving into a Holiday Inn parking lot some 20+ miles away. Miracle? Yea, I sort of think so.

Keep the faith!!

Hoping for a happy reunion. Remember, every dog comes if you call them 'treat'.

quote : "An old trick that works with coon hounds is to leave your shirt or jacket, something with your scent, where you last saw the dog, and chances are good they will be there waiting for you in the morning."

My dog a spaniel got lost once. We put something out,came back the next day and he was sitting there.

Lots of good advice here. Good luck with your search.

I sure feel for you, and will be hoping for a quick reunion!! Please let us know if she's found!

What a horrible feeling! I hope you find her!
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Please let us all know when you have her back with you so we can all celebrate her return.

quote Itchymenace: "I was at Basswood falls earlier this week when my beloved dog ran during a thunderstorm. We camped on the portage for two days until our food ran out hoping to find her but had to leave empty handed. We spotted her once but she was incredibly skittish and bolted. Other campers in the area saw her as well.

I know this forum is filled with good people who are well connected. If you or anyone you know is going to be in that area in the near future, please pass this on and keep an eye out for her. My daughters and I are worried about her.

She is wearing the yellow life jacket pictured and has a red collar with my phone number.

Thank you.

"

I was up there around the same time- where you all out in a canoe yelling as if looking for someone?? My sister and I were on Pipestone on the 14th, we had one hell of a thunderstorm that evening. Between storms, there were a couple kids in a canoe hollering for someone..we couldn't make it out. I went down to the shore to make sure they were okay...but they had gone by then. Hope you find her, I would be just sick if something happened to my little girl (dog). Someone is bound to find her between the canoeists and moose hunters out there.

Nope, I was there 22nd-26th. Thanks for the kind wishes though.

I check this every day hoping for a happy ending.

quote airmorse: "I check this every day hoping for a happy ending."

Me too, still in my thoughts and prayers

Hey on Monday the Second of October while canoeing me and my party ran into two campers who found your dog by Hauson's island. They said the dog was scared but OK. They also have a dog with them so they have dog food to feed him/her. They wanted us to take the dog out of the BWCA, but unfortunately we had no room. They will be on Hauson's Island until this Saturday, if a ranger can't pick up your dog before then they said they are going to drop your dog off at the Vet in Ely on Saturday. I tried to post this message earlier from the Boundary Waters but unfortunately it didn't work, so sorry for the delay. Hope this message finds you and you are reunited with your dog. I will watch this post for a while so I can give more info/help if needed.

Thanks Harrison.

Edit: Fix date and Island Name

Wow this is Great news.

Hey, hb, Welcome to the board!

quote hbowden: "
Hey on Monday the first of October while canoeing me and my party ran into two campers who found your dog by Hanson island. They said the dog was scared but OK. They also have a dog with them so they have dog food to feed him/her. They wanted us to take the dog out of the BWCA, but unfortunately we had no room. They will be on Hanson Island until this Saturday, if a ranger can't pick up your dog before then they said they are going to drop your dog off at the Vet in Ely on Saturday. I tried to post this message earlier from the Boundary Waters but unfortunately it didn't work, so sorry for the delay. Hope this message finds you and you are reunited with your dog. I will watch this post for a while so I can give more info/help if needed.


Thanks Harrison."

What?!!! Seriously!!!!!

Are you sure it's her?

I'm in disbelief, that's amazing!! Thank you for the news!! LMK if there is anyway to get in touch with them.

I neede some good news for a change. Great to hear this!

They said the dog had the yellow life jacket, we did not see the dog as we were canoeing. The campers told us that they fed your dog and that it was sleeping in their tent and they were out looking for rangers or campers and that we were the first people they saw in 3 days. They will be on Hanson Island until Saturday and unfortunately we screwed up and didn't exchange numbers so there isn't a way to contact them, sorry. But they said there bringing it to the Vet in Ely on Saturday. And they should be on this form Saturday when there out of the BWCA.

Harrison, will you please P.M. your phone #? I'd love to talk to you.

Thanks!!

How do I do a pm?

quote hbowden: "How do I do a pm?"

Click on the mail icon next to my name

K I just sent it to you.

If Lindsey could talk what stories she could tell. I'm glad all worked out. We need more details when you know more, please.

Well, this post just made my whole day! Hugs to all involved, may you have a joyful reunion!

I like good news.

quote Pinetree: "I like good news."

What Pinetree said. This is amazing news. Wow...

To the best of my knowledge, the group who has Lindsey will be coming out Saturday. I will post anything else I learn before then and definitely any news of our reunion.

Thank you all!

quote Savage Voyageur: "Wow this is Great news. "

IT CERTAINLY IS!

Yep, Sure good to hear some good news! One of our dogs gets extremely restless at thunderstorms, also. Not sure if it is the noise and/or the changes in air pressure...

This is pretty amazing. Good news!

Prayers answered. Amen...

NOW GO GET YOUR FRIEND!!!!!!!!!!!

Now we can talk details.

Basswood Falls to near Hauson's Island, right? 6-8 miles by my estimates going around the south side of that part of Basswood, with a water crossing.

Yep, the dog must have walked and swam far to get to the campers, helps that it had a life jacket.

This is great news!!!! I can't wait to hear more!

quote rtallent: "Yep, Sure good to hear some good news! One of our dogs gets extremely restless at thunderstorms, also. Not sure if it is the noise and/or the changes in air pressure..."

My female Border Collie gets nervous when the weather is about to change.

That is awesome news !!!!

Most excellent news! Keep us posted.

Most excellent news! Keep us posted.

quote Duckman: "Now we can talk details.


Basswood Falls to near Hauson's Island, right? 6-8 miles by my estimates going around the south side of that part of Basswood, with a water crossing."

Where is Hauson's Island. I've looked at many maps and can't seem to find it

The OP said Hanson Island. That is right on the border east of the falls. South and slightly west of Kings Point in Canada.

Excellent, and a good story to boot. Sounds like somebody used their ears and swam across. Resilient.

If it were me, I'd lavish untold riches upon the rescuers. Is Hanson Island Day trippable? If so, a six pack of properly packaged beer, a box of wine, or chocolate might be a treasure for folks who've been out for a week.

I'd love to hear the full accounting if you ever talk to the folks.

Daniel

Hanson's Island is less then 2 miles from US Point. You can drive a motor boat to US Point. I bet if you called LaTourell's (they run Prairie Portage) they could get word out to the people on Hanson's Island. They might even be able to find a way back for your dog. Their number is 1-800-365-4531.

This is great to hear!

T

this just makes me so happy. i sure hope you can get to Ely for their arrival Saturday.

quote ellahallely: "Hanson's Island is less then 2 miles from US Point. You can drive a motor boat to US Point. I bet if you called LaTourell's (they run Prairie Portage) they could get word out to the people on Hanson's Island. They might even be able to find a way back for your dog. Their number is 1-800-365-4531."

You can't drive a motorboat to US Point, only to about Washington Island from the east side.
You can only drive a motorboat to the narrows before the water marker (Squaw Narrows???) on the west side which will bring you fairly close (3-4 miles??) to Hanson's Island.

TGO is correct. Senior moment. Would that fly with the FS?

I sure hope that this all comes together for you. This is awesome news!

I have 3 dogs and 2 of them are really scared by thunder, fireworks, and etc. I purchased a Thunder Shirt for the one who was the most scared and it really worked well. I bought a second one for dog #2 and once again it worked wonders. Although #3 wasn't scared, he felt left out when I put one on the other two. I would grab them and he would jump into my lap and start wagging his tail so I bought one for him also. They are around $50 each but are so worth it. I just hated to see my dogs hiding under the table or desk shaking. Now when it storms I don't have dogs trying to burrow under the covers in bed or trying to jump in my lap while I'm working in my home office. The sizing is hard to judge so I would recommend buying then locally so you can easily exchange them if necessary,

I just love good news. Been watching this thread everyday.

Be praying that all the connections work out.

Bet there'll be some tears and face licking at that reunion.

Has any one heard any thing about the dog lost at the Temperance River Camp Ground. Sounds like Dolly went missing about the 29th. Pickure and info on the Sawbill Newsletter website.http://www.sawbill.com/www/news/newsletter/index.cfm

So awesome to hear the news! Please post pictures of the reunion.

Awesome! There was a similar heart warming story back in 2013.

Continued thoughts for a safe return for all!

quote ellahallely: "TGO is correct. Senior moment. Would that fly with the FS?"

Well, "If a tree falls in the middle of the forest and no one is there, does it make a sound" could apply!! :)

Excellent news! So glad to hear it! Hooray! Keep us posted.

So happy for you Itchy

I needed a story like this today...What great news.

Glad to hear. I'll continue watching for reunion pics and the after photo of the wandering pooch.

Glad to hear. I'll continue watching for reunion pics and the after photo of the wandering pooch.

Amazing news!

Hooray for positive news today!!

Things like this are what makes this one of the best sites on the internet. Sure hope this works out for itchy. The fact that people all over this hemisphere can get the word out about their lost dog in a wilderness area like the BWCA and then get their dog back is awesome! Love this forum.

Great news! I love happy endings.

Positive news can be very healing right? I'd love to see a picture of the reunion.

Tears of joy!!

With how horribly this week started I think we all needed something like this to help dull the pain, great news!

So relieved and so happy for you!

quote The Great Outdoors: "

quote ellahallely: "TGO is correct. Senior moment. Would that fly with the FS?"

Well, "If a tree falls in the middle of the forest and no one is there, does it make a sound" could apply!! :)"

Some folks have a moral backbone...

And some just claim to have one!! :)

Hopefully the vet takes down the rescuers' contact info so proper thanks can be given. What great news!

Pretty sure Ely veterinary clinic is closed Saturday, as are most clinics. I am sure op knows this.

quote ellahallely: "Pretty sure Ely veterinary clinic is closed Saturday, as are most clinics. I am sure op knows this."

Wow. This is a good point to bring up, since if the O P isn't used to small towns they may not be prepared for this. (Our vet is in a town of 30,000 and is always open on Saturday, so it surprised me at first reading.)

This website is a wealth of information and support as always. I have followed this thread from the beginning, as I am sure many others have. I am hoping and praying that ItchyMenace and Lindsey are reunited, and that the support and love felt here in this thread will encourage ItchyMenace to become an active member again. We really are a pretty good bunch of folks here. And we do care.

quote Spartan2: "We really are a pretty good bunch of folks here. And we do care."

What she said. :)

Have we had a successful reunion yet?

No word yet. Hoping to hear something soon.

Anything yet?

I'm dying to know!!! Do you have her??

quote Itchymenace: "No word yet. Hoping to hear something soon."

i hope you have her in your arms. many hugs all around.

I just talked with Ben who has had Lindsey the past 6 days! He is leaving her with someone from Voyageur North tonight and tomorrow my daughter and I will go pick her up.

From what I've pieced together, the dog had quite an adventure, traveling several miles and swimming to an island to find human helpers.

That is awesome!

That is great. Another great dog story with a good ending.

Great news! Your dog must have had an incredible journey!

It reminds me of a Saturday Matinee Movie I saw at the Theatre in 1963 called "The Incredible Journey".
It was about two dogs and a cat who despite all odds found their way home. As a six year I cried when it appeared that the old Bull Terrier named Bodger had perished until he was seen slogging across a field near home well behind the others.

Great story about Despair, Hope, Kindness of strangers, canine cunning and survival and Jubilation. The local papers I bet would find it interesting.

I'm happy for you and your family Itchy.

quote Itchymenace: "I just talked with Ben who has had Lindsey the past 6 days! He is leaving her with someone from Voyageur North tonight and tomorrow my daughter and I will go pick her up.


From what I've pieced together, the dog had quite an adventure, traveling several miles and swimming to an island to find human helpers."

Post some pics of the reunion, would love to see them! Safe travels!

Who do you want to play you in the movie? Who do you want to play The voice of Lindsey? I vote Jessica Lange for Lindsey.

Great news and isn't this a site. So glad everything worked out ok.

Glad it all worked out for you and Lindsey. The pfd she wore probably helped keep her warm and made swimming a lot easier. Mine is always wearing hers until we get to the campsite.

Finally a story with a happy ending!

I'm so glad that your buddy was found. I can imagine how I would have felt if it was my dog.

quote TomT: "Glad it all worked out for you and Lindsey. The pfd she wore probably helped keep her warm and made swimming a lot easier. Mine is always wearing hers until we get to the campsite. "

That is exactly what I was thinking about her wearing that PFD.

quote Itchymenace: "I just talked with Ben who has had Lindsey the past 6 days! He is leaving her with someone from Voyageur North tonight and tomorrow my daughter and I will go pick her up.


From what I've pieced together, the dog had quite an adventure, traveling several miles and swimming to an island to find human helpers."

If you're in Ely before noon, swing by my bait shop-I'd like to meet the adventurer. It's just across the parking lot from Mike's Liquor!!
Glad everything worked out, can only imagine the thoughts going through your mind while the dog was lost!!

My wife and I volunteer for the local anamil shelter in Detroit Lakes, so a "yippee heya" to you and your pup.

I wish I didn't have to make this update but apparently Lindsey is on the lam again.

The person who was holding her overnight texted me that when he opened the door, she ran out and hasn't been found.

If you live in Ely, please keep an eye out for her.

Thank you, this dog will be the death of me.

Might try calling Ely radio WELY 218-365-4444 or Ely Veterinary Clinic 218-365-5911. Try giving them a heads up to look for your dog. Ely radio most likely would share your story on the air and have people looking for your dog. Maybe the Ely Police dept. also, or 5 O as they say now.

God Speed!!

She wants to find her missing owner. I hope she gets found again.

Unbelievable......

You can't make this stuff up. I truly hope you find your dog again!

When you get her back I would suggest two things.

1. Consult with a K9 behaviorist/trainer. It sounds like she may need some help with recall and bolting. As well as fear.
2. They make collars that have GPS locators built into them. With the appropriate cell phone app you can find her much easier.

Good luck, I hope she is found safe and returned to you.

GPS dog collar

quote QueticoMike: "You can't make this stuff up. I truly hope you find your dog again!"

+1

My daughter's dog was like that when she came here to spend a year. We had a come to Jesus day using a training collar which got her attention. And then consistent if she ran she was chained for a day. One year later she went back a totally different dog.
Hope you find her OK.

Oh no. I was hoping to see happy pictures today. Is she still wearing her collar with your #? Agree on spreading the word to Vet and WELY.
Good luck - again.

Uffda

And please change the title back to "lost again" so when people see the topic they might go looking for her if they are in the area.

You have got to be kidding me! Wishing you all the luck finding her, again...

quote airmorse: "And please change the title back to "lost again" so when people see the topic they might go looking for her if they are in the area."

Good idea.

quote dew042: "Uffda"

LOL, this is just ridiculous.

Long time lurker, first time poster. I’m Ben (referenced from Itchymenace’s (John’s) post earlier) and saw that the dog was missing in the Basswood Falls area prior to our entry date of Saturday, September 30th. My father, 19 month old English lab Roscoe, and I stayed at Hanson’s Island in the no motor zone of Basswood from the 30th through yesterday (quick thanks to TGO and John from Voyageur North for the minnows and leeches).
On Monday around noon, I was cutting up some ham for lunch at our camp when a dog came from out of the woods. Instantly I recognized the dog, thanks to this great forum, and we couldn’t believe she could be on the island. We never planned on being in the falls area, but had discussed on the drive up what we’d do if we were to actually see the dog. She had been alone in the area for over a week (assuming), and was not wearing the lifejacket as pictured by John in the initial post. We were planning on leaving on Sunday, October 8th so we were hoping to see others going out to bring the dog in, or to at least contact the owner (which we assumed was named Lindsey based on the full name on the dog’s collar, not the dog’s name itself). She was a bit hesitant to come into camp but you could tell she was desperate for food and really worn down. Her collar was extremely loose and she was thin as a rail. Luckily, we had plenty of dog food and biscuits (Roscoe doesn’t eat it anyways, he’s more of a steak and licorice kind of guy) so we got her a full belly and into a sleeping bag to warm up and rest. We decided to name her Lucy for the week we spent with her for multiple reasons (one of which involved plenty of paper towels at 4 am and expletives, but I don’t recall Knucklehead being mentioned). While she stayed in the tent, we went out fishing and ran across Harrison’s (hbowden) group. They weren’t able to take her back out as they had a full load, but I’d like to thank them for contacting John to inform him that we had the dog.

Lucy and Roscoe didn’t get along very well so the tent situation for the week was interesting to say the least. We rigged up a tarp vertically down the middle to split the tent in two and each guy slept with one of the dogs while keeping distance between the other. Harrison’s group was the only group that we saw all week, and we were fortunate to have plenty of food/fish to continue our trip until yesterday. By Thursday, she seemed to be getting back to normal and gained a little bit of weight/energy back. Each day when we went fishing we had to leave her in the tent as there was no chance the two dogs would be friends in an empty canoe. At no time was Lucy free from her lead at camp (picture of her from last week included as well as Roscoe and I).

After a series of eventful portages and getting back to the Fall Lake landing yesterday afternoon with a full canoe, I was able to touch base with John to report that we still had the dog. We dropped her off at Voyageur North yesterday afternoon as someone from VNO was kind enough to keep the dog overnight and we didn’t have any room in our vehicle. It’s unfortunate to hear that she’s on the loose again in Ely, and hope that she’s safely found soon. What is absolutely amazing about all of this is how she got onto Hanson’s Island from Basswood Falls. She either crossed into Canada by the falls and walked the shoreline to the east 2-3 miles and then swam across two stretches of water with an island in between to Hanson’s (with or possibly without a life jacket), or another group had found her and brought her to Hanson’s but lost her while camping on the island. Based on her history as an escape artist, I’d imagine the latter is more likely. It would be great to hear a happy outcome out of all of this. Lucy’s saga continues…

Sniffles sounds like you did a lot of work keep the dog comfortable and safe. Thanks---the dog is lucky it ran into you. Hopefully it will turn up again.

T

quote timatkn: "Sniffles sounds like you did a lot of work keep the dog comfortable and safe. Thanks---the dog is lucky it ran into you. Hopefully it will turn up again.

T"

Agree and welcome on board to this forum.

Thanks for the story Sniffles. You are truly a good Samaritan. I get the feeling she would have starved on that island if you didn't show up. The bright side is you have a great story to tell. :) Welcome to the board.

Wow, thank you for the detailed account of your experiences finding Lucy er, Lindsey Sniffles. It really helps to know how things went and to see the pictures.

And thank you for all the effort you put into bringing her out. I know it compromised your trip in many ways and I am grateful for the sacrifice.

Let's hope she shows up again soon and someone puts a kryptonite leash on her!!

You're a good man Charlie Brown.

quote Itchymenace: "I wish I didn't have to make this update but apparently Lindsey is on the lam again. "

Curious, is Lindsey a rescue? I guess that was a question I had from the beginning.

Keep up the faith, the more unlikely rescue already happened.

Daniel

"And thank you for all the effort you put into bringing her out. I know it compromised your trip in many ways and I am grateful for the sacrifice."

I second this.

Well done Sniffles. You've got boat loads of good karma heading your way, you definitely went above and beyond on this trip.

Hope the dog is found safe and sound in Ely. I suspect if the dog can last several days alone in the BWCA it can manage a few more in Ely.

You could hire a drone operator with a IR camera to help look for her.

Just a thought.

Would someone with a little more computer and map knowledge than myself be able to plot this dogs probably routes to get to the island and post it as an image/picture? I have been following this thread and am amazed at what this dog must of gone through. Thanks in advance.

quote airmorse: "You're a good man Charlie Brown."

Yes, indeed he is!

quote missmolly: ""And thank you for all the effort you put into bringing her out. I know it compromised your trip in many ways and I am grateful for the sacrifice."


I second this. "

I will 3rd it!

OH no! I hope you find your dog. Poor thing. Poor you. :-(

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i hope you and your daughter made the trip to Ely anyway. perhaps if your dog heard your voice or vehicle she'd come to you.

Another idea is to contact the closest humane society to get a k9 live trap.

Once she us located you could place the trap close to her location with some food in it to catch her. Have used this method b4 to catch dogs that don't want to conform to the norms of society. It sounds cruel but no harm comes to the dog. It's kinda like a big kennel.

Of course being up north this method might also catch something else.

I don't mean to distract from the lost dog search,but thought this was interesting in light of all that has happen.

dog-boy

quote Pinetree: "I don't mean to distract from the lost dog search,but thought this was interesting in light of all that has happen.


dog-boy "

Feel-good link, PT!

I just got an email from a customer whose husband thought he saw a dog that looked like her near their house. I just let her know to come to this site & message/post info.