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Found Moose and a Lost Dog in Red Feather Lakes, CO

By Mary Douglas

Real Estate Agent with United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

August 15, 2012 01:50 AM

I have a new client who selected me to find her home…

Please email or call me if you know this dog!

It all started when my friend and associate, Terri called the office yesterday to say there were 2 Bull Moose over at Shagwa Lake. I hopped in the car and drove right over because I don’t get these chances very often.

At first the moose were “hiding” in the willows and even though I caught more than a glimpse, I wasn’t satisfied. So, I told Terri I was going to drive around the lake and try to get a better look.

When I came back around the lake they had moved out into the open!

Moose at Shagwa Lake, Red Feather Lakes CO

Sure, I had noticed the little dog walking in the road, but I was far more interested in the moose.

I was snapping away and suddenly the dog leapt through my open driver side window and landed in the passenger seat, where she promptly began barking at the moose! I’m not kidding, this was simply bizarre.

Apparently, she was lost - maybe she thought I would take her home….but I don’t know where she lives! She has a pink sparkly collar, no tags and the sweetest face!

I know her owner must be worried sick. Please email or call me if you know this dog.

I just went out to take a photo of a moose….and a lost dog “hired” me to find her way home.

Today I’m putting posters around the Village, I’ve already checked in with the stores and hopefully she will be back home and reunited with her owner soon.

8/16/2012- UPDATE- We Found her Owner and she is Safely Home! YAY!!! Mission Accomplished.

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“A Day in the Mountains will always soothe your city soul”

Mary Douglas, your Mountain Broker-Associate and REALTOR®

United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, CO

www.marydouglas-redfeatherlakes.net

800-531-2195

I specialize in the Red Feather Lakes area, Fox Acres, Crystal Lakes and Glacier View Meadows Subdivisions, if you are interested in buying or selling your mountain home, please give me a call, I’m here to help you.

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Jane Peters

Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles real estate concierge services

Firstly, great picture of the moose (meese, mooses). Secondly I hope you find the dog's owners. Otherwise I have a horrible feeling you will have found that new home for your client - yours :)

Aug 15, 2012 05:36 AM

Mary Douglas

United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO

REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi Sue, I guess she did know I would help...but despite all my efforts so far, we haven't been able to find her home. Thanks about the moose photo- I was thrilled to see them out of the willows!

Hi Gay, thank you, I hope we can find her home soon...otherwise.... our dog thinks she's pretty neat!

Hi Will, WOW! 8 moose in 3 hours must have been fun. You know they are all over our area, but I'm seldom in the right place at the right time, so it was really fun to see them yesterday. Thanks for stopping by today!

Thank you Sharon! I was a little freaked out at first...I've never had a stray dog just jump into my car before and through the window, no less. But, she's a sweet dog and it looks like she picked me to help her.

Hi Mary Elizabeth, I know- that collar alone says "someone thinks I'm pretty special"! I'm surprised we haven't found her owner yet. Thanks for your thoughts and for stopping in today!

Hi Jeff, " awwww ", I agree. We're trying not to get too attached to her, but I think our dog would like to keep her! Thanks Jeff, if we don't find her owner, she might have already found another home!

Hi Tony, thank you, the moose are neat to see, you're right and thanks for the good luck wishes...looks like we might need some luck to find her home.

Kristin, I could not believe it when she jumped into the car- right in the middle of the photo shoot! LOL I think someone HAS to be missing her- but so far, no luck in locating her owner...thanks for coming by, I appreciate it.

Aug 15, 2012 05:39 AM

Mary Douglas

United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO

REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Thanks Jane, I think you're right, she seems to be fitting in pretty well here! I just keep reminding myself that her owner HAS to be looking for her...

Aug 15, 2012 05:48 AM

Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

So I guess you've called the shelters and vets to see if anyone has called. Recently one of my neighbors dogs jumped the fence and is still missing. He's heart broken. You're such a sweet heart of taking him in and looking for his people.

Aug 15, 2012 08:05 AM

Mary Douglas

United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO

REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi Tammy, yes, the Humane Society in Fort Collins has her info and photos, so does the vet---"Found" posters in the stores, and the Post Office ...I'm shocked that no one has called yet- I would be heart broken too! I hope your neighbor finds his dog, thanks Tammy!

Aug 15, 2012 09:45 AM

Kerry L Klun, Broker/Owner

Palm Realty - Melbourne, FL

321-626-5868

Mary,

Thank you, thank you, thank you for saving that beautiful girl. This may be a moot point, but does she have a microchip? I know all of my babies do. Love the photo of the moose too! Keep us posted on what happens with the dog, otherwise, maybe Jeff DiMuria can take her! lol

Kerry

Aug 15, 2012 02:46 PM

Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty

Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL

Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Great shot. Living in Florida the only moose I ever saw was Bullwinkle! Hopefully the doggie gets back home!

Aug 15, 2012 11:09 PM

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker

Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA

Put 40 years of experience to work for you

As I was posting my blog this morning, the phrase: Hey Rocky, watch me pull a rabbit out of my hat kept running through my head. And then I come over here and spot Bulwinkle. Coincidinky? I think not.

Aug 16, 2012 12:13 AM

Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Mary - Never in my life have I been so fortunate as to see a scene like that one with the moose, let alone capture it to pixels. That's a really special scene. CONGRATULATIONS on having this photoblog FEATURED in the Photos group!

Aug 16, 2012 02:09 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Mary,

How exciting to be that close to get this fabulous shot! And, how exciting for that beautiful dog to have come upon you. Hope you find the owner soon.

Aug 16, 2012 02:42 AM

Mary Douglas

United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO

REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi Kerry, our vet in town didn't have a scanner, so my husband took her down to LaPorte this morning to get scanned- yes! she had a chip. Within a few hours the owner called him and Roxie ( the dog) is now safely home! Thanks Kerry- too bad for Jeff on this one! LOL

Thank you Gary, doggie is back home and I'm glad I could share my moose with you!

Elizabeth...there are no coincidinks! :-) LOL

Hi Myrl, thank you so much for the feature. I was so excited to see these 2 and get a few shots in before the little highjacker jumped in the car!

Hi Dorie, as you've probably read, we were able to reunite the dog and her owner today. But, it was an exciting day at the lake. LOL

Aug 16, 2012 08:55 AM

William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

Retired

Hi Mary, WOW, what a story and the photo of the Moose is just fantastic. Just Amazing and sure hope you find the Dog's owner. She looks like a preciuos family member that needs help to find home.

Aug 16, 2012 02:03 PM

Mary Elizabeth Allen

Lake Monticello, VA

Hooray! So glad to hear Miss Roxie is back home! I admit I've been checking back to find out :)

Aug 16, 2012 11:50 PM

Mary Douglas

United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO

REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi William, thank you! She was such a sweet dog and luckily we were able to locate the owner and she is back home again!

Mary Elizabeth, thanks for checking back in- we kind of miss little Miss Roxie, but are happy that she is back home where she belongs!

Aug 17, 2012 05:20 AM

Bruce Walter

Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Mary, that is an amazing story!!! I have never heard of that before, but if my cowardly, but lovable, dachshunds Holly and Maddie could jump that high they would have done the same thing! Why? They could bark menacingly at the moose from the safety of your passenger seat while looking and sounding tough!

Outstanding picture, and that is one LUCKY DOG to have come into your caring presence!

You are a great person to take the time to find the owner, and something great is going to happen from this! I would love to see the pics that you didn't post. Amazing animals!!!

Aug 18, 2012 04:56 AM

Bruce Walter

Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

ALRIGHT!!!! I missed the update at the very bottom, Mary!!! Great news and what a super neighbor you are!

Aug 18, 2012 05:01 AM

Mary Douglas

United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO

REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi Bruce, that's a thought- maybe she was looking for a little protection before she told those moose a thing or two! HA! As it turns out she lives in a town about 65 miles away and got lost while her owners were working up here- so she never would have gotten home with out somebody's help! I will post some of the other moose photos that I got before the highjacking occurred! LOL! Always nice to see you, thanks Bruce!

Aug 19, 2012 12:45 PM

Melissa Zavala

Broadpoint Properties - Escondido, CA

Broker, Escondido Real Estate, San Diego County

What a story. Did you find the home of the bull moose too? or... just the dog?

Aug 19, 2012 12:48 PM

Mary Douglas

United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO

REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

HA! Melissa, just the dog- those moose are so big they don't need anybody to help them.:-]

Aug 19, 2012 03:25 PM

Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573

MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME

Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Yooooo Rinny. Nice pup.

Aug 24, 2012 10:39 PM

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