An appeal has gone out in Moray to help find two pedigree dogs that have gone missing over the last three days.
Suki, a red and white boxer, went missing on Monday morning after getting a fright from a horse on Snab of Moy farm, near Culbin, and was last seen running scared through a stubble field at Banrach Bridge.
Suki’s devastated owner has been searching tirelessly for the past two days with friends, relatives and neighbours.
Marie Burnell, of Dunphail, said: “It was completely out of character. She has never done anything like this before, and she is seven-years-old.
“I have been around all the areas I could think of that she is familiar with – Kinloss, Findhorn, Forres, and Dunphail. We are just about to make posters to put up in the Culbin area.
“She is red and white, with four white socks, grey around her muzzle and white down her front. She has a rainbow collar on. She is very friendly with other dogs and people and she doesn’t like being on her own, so she will approach anyone who calls her.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Ms Burnell, on 07741270447.
Meanwhile, Dfor, a 14-month-old male Dogue de Bordeaux, has been missing from Lesmurdie Drive since around 10.30pm on Sunday night.
He was spotted twice near Asda that night, but has not been seen since.
His owner, Bonnie Petrie, said: “I took him out to use the toilet, and he was really boisterous. So, I went to get his lead to take him for a walk and when I got back he was gone. He is a lovely dog, and I just wonder if he was stolen or got spooked by something because he never leaves my side.
“I just want my dog back. He’s everything. That’s all I want.”
Anyone with information is asked to call Ms Petrie on 07582454806.
Debbie Main, a student vet nurse at Moray Coast Vet Group, said all dog owners should microchip their pets in case of loss or theft.
She said: “One of the most frustrating things is when a dog is found or gone missing and it has not been microchipped because we can’t get in touch with the owner.
“If any local authority finds a dog, the first thing they will do is scan them, so it’s so important they are chipped. I encourage every dog owner to contact their vet for more information.”