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please be kind-very upset first time poster-trival but sad....

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balletpump · 28/10/2011 21:43

Hi

this is my first post but have lurked for sometime. My 3yo DS has lost his favourite stuffed dog tonight in Blackpool and I am putting a plea out there if anyone can help me! Its a very tatty looking, sorry well loved(!) dog and we dropped it near the south pier about 7pm-long search but no joy. I am devastated and feel so sorry for him-he sobbed all the way home-as did I. I hope someone can help us.

Any suggestions how we can make him feel better tomorrow? Thinking build a bear and obviously lots of hugs but if you have been in a similar situation any ideas are more than welcome.

Many thanks in advance
Balletpump

ps-if you saw me sobbing on Blackpool front and stopped to help thank you as well x

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nenevomito · 28/10/2011 22:56

better picture here If its the right one, can track down whether its still for sale anywhere

rhondajean · 28/10/2011 22:56

I lost my monster finger puppet when i was 2. I am now 35 and still remember searching everywhere and the pain! DM was most bemused - it was one of the small rubber ones with the wavy arms, remember them?

nenevomito · 28/10/2011 22:55

i think it may be Tot Mutt on here jellycat 2008 RANGE

PoppetOne · 28/10/2011 22:54

Hi BalletPump, I live quite near B'pool and have friends there so I have put a note on my FB status, it's a long shot but you never know...... If I hear anything I will PM you. Good Luck!

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balletpump · 28/10/2011 22:53

I know you are right Jajas-got a bit caught up in the moment. Sadly he was spotted on a bollard than moved-someone saw that-its his movements after that we can't trace.

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RightUpMyRue · 28/10/2011 22:52

My DD lost her favourite doggy when she was approx 2-3. She has never forgotten the heartache, she's now 9 and still feels it now.

Is this it? It's a Jellycat one

Rollergirl1 · 28/10/2011 22:52

He definitely looks like a Jellycat. Unfortunately they change the range all the time. My DS's bear was a Jellycat too but was discontinued.

Here is the Jellycat website. Can't see it on there. If you sent them the pics they might be able to tell you the name and then you could look on ebay?

rhondajean · 28/10/2011 22:52

Ah we have the M and S one upstairs and Im sure DDs would have posted it to you if I told them the story.

On a lighter note - cos I think we are all sniffling here! - i wonder if ebay are puzzling about a sudden rush on stuffed dogs late Friday evening??

PelvicFlAAAAARGHOfSteel · 28/10/2011 22:49

I know it sounds a bit excessive but could you get in touch with the local paper (I live in a very limited news area so round here the newspaper had been known to feature lost pets and toys - before going bust completely!), I'm sure you could pay for an ad even if it's not a story. Also posters and ask in the shops, people do sometimes hand lost items in to the closest shop.

Good luck.

OveranxiousUnderated · 28/10/2011 22:47

This thread has made me Sad I don't think it is trivial at all! I would be devastated if my DD lost her teddy (as would she!) and I really really hope that you somehow find him/find a suitable and convincing replica. Good luck. Smile

yellowflowers · 28/10/2011 22:46

So sorry. Awful. I am working hard at making dd's favourite a toy I know is from mothercare so should be easy to replace if necessary. Hadn't crossed my mind might happen in five years time though when stock has changed.

JajasWjolef · 28/10/2011 22:45

I think that you would prop the toy up on a bollard or prominent place if you came across it, will be a torturous night for you but can you go back at first light to look?

I know this may sound a bit harsh, but I think possibly you should try not to cry too much in front of your little boy as it will only deepen his anguish.

rhondajean · 28/10/2011 22:44

Just a thought - could you buy a similar one - similar enough to be related but obviously not THE one? Then the original could send a letter saying he has gone off on a long adventure but in the meantime, his cousin X is in need of a good home and lots of care?

moonbells · 28/10/2011 22:43

The material looks like it might be a jellycat toy, as does the large fabric nose, but I can't spot any similar on ebay.

I am sure there's a website somewhere for lost toys, to match up identical but no longer wanted ones with new homes who are desperate...

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balletpump · 28/10/2011 22:43

I am completely overwhelmed by all your messages. The one on ebay is very similar and I will investigate further-I could pass it off as he has been at a spa or something!!! He does look like the Dylan one from M&S-we have those as a back up but its not quite the same-he is cuddling one of those right now. I can't believe how upset I am by all of this-I blame Toy Story for this!!!

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JajasWjolef · 28/10/2011 22:42

There is this lovely book called TattyRatty which is all about a little girl who loses her favourite rabbit and how he has gone off on his adventures. It is a lovely lovely book and might help a little bit?

ceebeegeebies · 28/10/2011 22:41

We were at the South Pier tonight at that time - wish I had seen you and could have helped you search Sad

I totally sympathise as I know my 2 DS's would be devastated if they lost their blankies that they have had since birth.

Can't believe it would just disappear - whereabouts did you walk to and from? Was he carrying it and drop it?

Am desperately trying to think about what someone would do with an abandoned stuffed toy that they picked up.

Kellamity · 28/10/2011 22:40

I also have a friend in Blackpool and have sent her a photo in case she's in the area over the next few days. Fingers crossed!

GhoulishGlendaFestersAgain · 28/10/2011 22:40

Nose is a bit fluffier too. Very very close though

GhoulishGlendaFestersAgain · 28/10/2011 22:39

looks like the right one to me!

sabrinathemiddleagedwitch · 28/10/2011 22:37

sorry. Different feet

MmeLindor. · 28/10/2011 22:35

Not at all trivial. Poor you. My DD has a bunny that she has had since she was a baby. She is 9yo and would be devastated if bunny got lost.

You have outed your RL name when you linked to the pic of your dog, not sure if you mind that but wanted to let you know.

Would you like me to send your DS a postcard from Geneva "from" his dog? He could be doing a great world tour, maybe some other overseas MNetters could do the same?

nenevomito · 28/10/2011 22:34

I have posted a link to your photo to some friends who live in Blackpool and asked if they can go and have a look for you tomorrow when its light.