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Lost stuffed dog on flight - help!

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LaMadrilena · 20/08/2024 07:53

My 3yo seems to have left her stuffed dog on our Ryanair flight MAD-LPL on Sunday morning. We're devastated. Any advice on what we can do to try to track her down?

LPL have confirmed they don't have her. I've posted on a lost and found site called white boomerang.com.

Does anyone know of any other sites to use? Could I find out where our plane went after LPL so I can check lost property there?

I can't believe how sad I am about her! I'm kicking myself for not checking more carefully under seats etc but getting off was a bit of a rush.

I'd appreciate any help or advice.

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LaMadrilena · 20/08/2024 14:00

HurdyGurdy19 · 20/08/2024 09:31

Post on Lostbox on Facebook. They have had some good success stories

I will, thank you.

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LaMadrilena · 20/08/2024 14:00

CheeseWisely · 20/08/2024 08:38

I know you say you've spoken to Liverpool Airport already but their social media team are really good, it may be worth reaching out to them on the off chance they could share in case another passenger picked him up?

Hoping you find him!

I'll try them, thank you!

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Thursdaygirl · 20/08/2024 14:14

CheeseWisely · 20/08/2024 08:38

I know you say you've spoken to Liverpool Airport already but their social media team are really good, it may be worth reaching out to them on the off chance they could share in case another passenger picked him up?

Hoping you find him!

This is definitely worth a try!

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Isometimeswonder · 20/08/2024 14:47

I used to work at a busy airport. Use Twitter.... lots of info on there

Smartiepants79 · 20/08/2024 14:51

There is a lovely boon called Tatty Ratty which is good for this kind of toy replacement scenario!

CoolPlayer · 20/08/2024 15:06

Maybe a facebook post with the picture of the soft toy could be worth a try? Hi im .. the dog i went missing while on ... flight, my little human will be missing me very much, please share this post so i can be found..x

Sweetpea1532 · 20/08/2024 15:16

Headawobble · 20/08/2024 07:59

Found what I think is a replacement on eBay. The jelly cat pattern didn't look right on the back but this one looks closer. Good luck finding it!

www.ebay.com/itm/125617927586

Hahahalol, of course I had to go check out the ebay listing...it said over 400 people had viewed it in the last 24 hours. Either she's a very popular stuffy or mumsnetters have flooded the listing..the power of mumsnet!😂

Delphiniumandlupins · 20/08/2024 15:20

If you got the dog pre-loved from cousins they might have photos from when it was new which show the label? This would help to track down the brand.

LettyToretto · 20/08/2024 15:23

RobinHood19 · 20/08/2024 08:06

This is what your plane flew after landing in Liverpool. Quite a few airports to contact sadly, if you go with that option - most likely one is Madrid but after so many stops, it’s not a guarantee at all…

18 Aug
Madrid - Liverpool - Madrid
Madrid - Palma de Mallorca - Madrid
Madrid - Marrakesh - Madrid
Madrid - Ibiza - Madrid

19 Aug
Madrid - Mahón (Menorca) - Madrid
Madrid - Tetuán - Madrid
Madrid - Rabat - Madrid
Madrid - Luxembourg - Madrid

20 Aug
Currently on its way to Budapest
Further planned flight is Fuerteventura

I would personally try to see if you can buy a replacement… or would that not work for her? 😥

I am in absolute awe of this sleuthing!

HateMyselfToo · 20/08/2024 17:15

Picture on a Liverpool Facebook group might work, or a Ryanair page???

eggandonion · 20/08/2024 17:24

Tweet Ryanair...they have an active socoal media team.

Iamiams · 20/08/2024 19:02

Sweetpea1532 · 20/08/2024 15:16

Hahahalol, of course I had to go check out the ebay listing...it said over 400 people had viewed it in the last 24 hours. Either she's a very popular stuffy or mumsnetters have flooded the listing..the power of mumsnet!😂

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There’s one very confused seller out there if they can see how many people have viewed! Over 600 now.

Sweetpea1532 · 20/08/2024 21:40

Iamiams · 20/08/2024 19:02

There’s one very confused seller out there if they can see how many people have viewed! Over 600 now.

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Thanks for the update🤣🤣🤣

Sweetpea1532 · 20/08/2024 22:03

@Iamiams it's up to 789! That poor seller...although, it is a bit overpriced...
I think this is the same doggy on Mercari

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Sweetpea1532 · 20/08/2024 22:14

Up to 806 now...ebay is going to crash...🤣🤣🤣🤣

Sweetpea1532 · 21/08/2024 03:01

Well, how many of you have gotten a lower offer on ebay for looking at the listing? All 909 people?@Iamiams how about you?😂

Lost stuffed dog on flight - help!
IMBCRound2 · 21/08/2024 04:32

Also worth posting on Preloved to Reloved for postage on fb- someone might have one lurking in the cupboard.

notacooldad · 21/08/2024 09:30

I'd say that he's been on a trip with the pilot of the plane who looked after him and gave him a bath.
I'd go to build a bear and buy a little passport and hat and put him on the front door step, knock and run for little one to answer.

If they say he looks different it's because he went to XYZ with the pilot and has been playing in the sea

If you're any good at photoshop (and OTT Like me) do some photos.
Blimey!
Personally, I'd just say he didn't want to get off the plane!

Thryty · 21/08/2024 10:13

notacooldad · 21/08/2024 09:30

I'd say that he's been on a trip with the pilot of the plane who looked after him and gave him a bath.
I'd go to build a bear and buy a little passport and hat and put him on the front door step, knock and run for little one to answer.

If they say he looks different it's because he went to XYZ with the pilot and has been playing in the sea

If you're any good at photoshop (and OTT Like me) do some photos.
Blimey!
Personally, I'd just say he didn't want to get off the plane!

The difference between mums and dads...

notacooldad · 21/08/2024 11:13

I'd say that he's been on a trip with the pilot of the plane who looked after him and gave him a bath.
I'd go to build a bear and buy a little passport and hat and put him on the front door step, knock and run for little one to answer.

If they say he looks different it's because he went to XYZ with the pilot and has been playing in the sea

If you're any good at photoshop (and OTT Like me) do some photos.
Blimey!
Personally, I'd just say he didn't want to get off the plane!
The difference between mums and dads...
What is@Thryty?

Sweetpea1532 · 22/08/2024 04:41

Update: 1185 views now! I am one of the 2 hearts on the listing...I felt sorry for doggie only having one heart with 1185 views 😂

Lost stuffed dog on flight - help!
PortiasBiscuit · 22/08/2024 05:56

Read her Tatty Ratty by Helen Cooper and buy a new dog.

timenowplease · 22/08/2024 11:46

Headawobble · 20/08/2024 07:59

Found what I think is a replacement on eBay. The jelly cat pattern didn't look right on the back but this one looks closer. Good luck finding it!

www.ebay.com/itm/125617927586

Ebay says 210 people have viewed that listing in the past 24hrs!

The seller is going to wonder WTF is going on!

Edit-just seen the post above 🙄They musts count mobile and laptops separately.

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LaMadrilena · 22/08/2024 14:53

There has been a miracle and WE GOT OUR DOGGY BACK!!!

A lovely lady at Swissport has been looking after her at her office all week, saw one of my desperate posts on Facebook and brought her to our door this afternoon. She's even going to send us some photos of her helping out around the office.

Aren't people lovely?

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