A family holiday descended into anguish and a frantic search after two beloved eight-week-old Labrador puppies vanished while in the care of a dog sitter in West Sussex.
The heartbroken owners, the Wood family, had entrusted their new puppies, Sasha and Blue, to a sitter found through the popular platform Tailwise. Their dream holiday was shattered when they received the devastating news that the puppies had escaped from a garden in the Loxwood area.
A Community Rallies in the Search
Since the disappearance on September 5th, a massive effort has been launched to find Sasha and Blue. The family has been tirelessly searching the surrounding countryside, fields, and woodlands, desperately calling out for their pets.
The local community has shown incredible support, with volunteers joining the search and sharing appeals across social media platforms. The family's heartfelt posts, describing the puppies as "part of the family," have been shared thousands of times, amplifying the reach of the search.
Questions Surround the Disappearance
The incident has raised serious questions about the responsibilities of pet sitters. The owner, Charlie Wood, expressed his deep frustration, stating the sitter's account of how the puppies escaped from a secure garden «doesn’t add up».
The dog-sitting platform Tailwise has confirmed it is conducting its own investigation into the event, highlighting the potential risks of using such services without stringent checks.
An Emotional Plea from the Family
«We are utterly heartbroken,» the family shared in an emotional online plea. «They are so young and vulnerable. We just want them home safe.» The family is offering a substantial reward for any information that leads to the safe return of Sasha and Blue.
As the search enters another day, the family holds onto hope, urging anyone in the West Sussex area to remain vigilant and report any sightings immediately.
