Lost GSD - Chicago Police Dog

gsdgirl36 · 05-14-2009, 11:20 AM

From Craigslist via the Tribune:

MISSING CHICAGO POLICE DOG (Chicago southside)
Reply to: comm-6eadp-1170400015@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-05-14, 9:54AM CDT

Please keep your eyes peeled!

http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2...side-home.html

" A Chicago police Canine Unit officer is looking for his animal partner who was spooked by a clap of thunder and jumped the fence at the officer's Southwest Side home Wednesday night, police said.

The dog, named Bear, is a German shepherd and has been missing since about 10:30 p.m., said Police News Affairs Officer Laura Kubiak.
The officer took the dog out into the backyard of his home in the 3800 block of West 109th Street about 10:30 p.m. during a lull in Wednesday night's thunderstorms, Kubiak said.

A clap of thunder scared Bear and "all of a sudden" he climbed a 5-foot fence and took off in an easterly direction, Kubiak said.

The male German shepherd is black and tan, and weighs about 74 pounds. He has a computer chip under his skin that identifies him, Kubiak said.

Authorities are running a bulletin about Bear over the Chicago police band radio.

Bear's human partner was "out almost all night looking for him," went home and slept for a few hours, and was beginning his search again about 8 a.m., Kubiak said.

Anyone who locates Bear should call the Chicago Police Canine Unit at 312-746-7180, Kubiak said."

--Chicago Tribune--

**Amaruq** · 05-14-2009, 11:31 AM

A couple things make me wonder about this?

1) posted on Craigslist?????

2) a loud clap of thunder spooking a police dog?

BowWowMeow · 05-14-2009, 11:38 AM

http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2...side-home.html

This is the link that the Craigslist post is from.

**Amaruq** · 05-14-2009, 11:39 AM

I hope they find the dog safe and unharmed.

sgtmom52 · 05-14-2009, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted By: AmaruqA couple things make me wonder about this?

1) posted on Craigslist?????

2) a loud clap of thunder spooking a police dog?

I think someone just cross posted this on Craigslist just in case someone finds him and doesn't read the newspaper or watch the news.

I am a little puzzled about a K9 being spooked by thunder.

In any case ~ I hope they find him safe soon!

pamela berger · 05-14-2009, 11:47 AM

This isn;t the first time I've read about a police dog being scared of thunder, but it is kind of strange. I mean, they are trained to not be bothered by gunfire, sirens, etc!

Chicagocanine · 05-14-2009, 11:51 AM

We had a really nasty storm last night, so it could have been a very loud and/or close burst of thunder.

Jazy's mom · 05-14-2009, 11:56 AM

This also could have been a drug dog and not a patrol dog. Sometimes the ones that don't cut it for patrol work are trained to be drug dogs or search and rescue. Just another thought.

I hope they find him.

gsdgirl36 · 05-14-2009, 12:25 PM

Here's a pic of the dog...just updated on the website.

LadyHawk · 05-14-2009, 12:33 PM

Wow........ that must have been one loud thunder boom..
hope that he is okay.......send out a special prayer to have him found safe and sound.......

05-14-2009, 11:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
gsdgirl36 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 113	Lost GSD - Chicago Police Dog From Craigslist via the Tribune: MISSING CHICAGO POLICE DOG (Chicago southside) Reply to: comm-6eadp-1170400015@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?] Date: 2009-05-14, 9:54AM CDT Please keep your eyes peeled! http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2...side-home.html " A Chicago police Canine Unit officer is looking for his animal partner who was spooked by a clap of thunder and jumped the fence at the officer's Southwest Side home Wednesday night, police said. The dog, named Bear, is a German shepherd and has been missing since about 10:30 p.m., said Police News Affairs Officer Laura Kubiak. The officer took the dog out into the backyard of his home in the 3800 block of West 109th Street about 10:30 p.m. during a lull in Wednesday night's thunderstorms, Kubiak said. A clap of thunder scared Bear and "all of a sudden" he climbed a 5-foot fence and took off in an easterly direction, Kubiak said. The male German shepherd is black and tan, and weighs about 74 pounds. He has a computer chip under his skin that identifies him, Kubiak said. Authorities are running a bulletin about Bear over the Chicago police band radio. Bear's human partner was "out almost all night looking for him," went home and slept for a few hours, and was beginning his search again about 8 a.m., Kubiak said. Anyone who locates Bear should call the Chicago Police Canine Unit at 312-746-7180, Kubiak said." --Chicago Tribune-- __________________ mom to Miller, white GSD mix Zona, lab, foxhound, chubby mutt mix and forever in my heart, Cutest, Duke and Kia Animal Control Warden, Livingston County AC

05-14-2009, 11:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
Amaruq Moderator who has gone to the dogs Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Where I don't wanna be-NW PA Posts: 14,645	Re: Lost GSD - Chicago Police Dog A couple things make me wonder about this? 1) posted on Craigslist????? 2) a loud clap of thunder spooking a police dog? __________________ Ruq Paq Lakota, Chimo, Tika, Rayne, Kanuck, Jethro and Keyzah My Angels forever in my heart and watching over us: Phoenix 9/07 Kaylee Cheyenne 5/09

05-14-2009, 11:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
BowWowMeow Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 14,798	Re: Lost GSD - Chicago Police Dog http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2...side-home.html This is the link that the Craigslist post is from. __________________ Ruth & the 4 Legged Rescue Gang Rafi the malaroo http://www.dogster.com/dogs/693238 Gio & Varda, the krazy kittens ....In my heart: Cleo Kitty Chama Kai Basu Massie

05-14-2009, 11:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
Amaruq Moderator who has gone to the dogs Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Where I don't wanna be-NW PA Posts: 14,645	Re: Lost GSD - Chicago Police Dog I hope they find the dog safe and unharmed. __________________ Ruq Paq Lakota, Chimo, Tika, Rayne, Kanuck, Jethro and Keyzah My Angels forever in my heart and watching over us: Phoenix 9/07 Kaylee Cheyenne 5/09

05-14-2009, 11:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
pamela berger Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ocean City, MD Posts: 7,289	Re: Lost GSD - Chicago Police Dog This isn;t the first time I've read about a police dog being scared of thunder, but it is kind of strange. I mean, they are trained to not be bothered by gunfire, sirens, etc!

05-14-2009, 11:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
Chicagocanine Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,518	Re: Lost GSD - Chicago Police Dog We had a really nasty storm last night, so it could have been a very loud and/or close burst of thunder. __________________ Chicago Canine Bianca HIC CGC TT (GSD)

05-14-2009, 11:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
Jazy's mom Knighted Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 2,394	Re: Lost GSD - Chicago Police Dog This also could have been a drug dog and not a patrol dog. Sometimes the ones that don't cut it for patrol work are trained to be drug dogs or search and rescue. Just another thought. I hope they find him. __________________ Amy GSD Rescue of East TN Liesel adopted 2/7/04 Judy rescued 1/16/05, foster failure Trelkez owner surrender 9/27/07, foster failure In loving memory of Jasmine 2/2/95-11/24/03, she has left this world but she will never leave my heart.

05-14-2009, 12:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
gsdgirl36 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 113	Re: Lost GSD - Chicago Police Dog Here's a pic of the dog...just updated on the website. __________________ mom to Miller, white GSD mix Zona, lab, foxhound, chubby mutt mix and forever in my heart, Cutest, Duke and Kia Animal Control Warden, Livingston County AC

05-14-2009, 12:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
LadyHawk Knighted Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 2,882	Re: Lost GSD - Chicago Police Dog Wow........ that must have been one loud thunder boom.. hope that he is okay.......send out a special prayer to have him found safe and sound....... __________________ Kate Dublin and Gracie (RIP) Timer (RIP) http://www.dogster.com/dogs/214023 Guinness Tennessee Porch Hound http://www.dogster.com/dogs/214035 Roxie Shennannigan http://www.dogster.com/dogs/263827 RILEY http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1061253

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