Beagle dog "Chaco" (also known as Qiqi) was scared away by the sound of fireworks in Yuen Long on the second day of the Lunar New Year (23rd). The location of the shortcut is retrieved.
The dog owner Vicky was interviewed by a reporter from "Hong Kong 01" tonight, recalling the process of retrieving his dog. He pointed out that some runners found a suspected trace of Chaco this morning and provided information. The dog owner, family members and a group of mountain friends rushed to find the dog.
When Chaco heard the voice of Vicky's brother-in-law who has been taking care of him, he immediately appeared automatically.
Vicky was touched by Chaco's recognition of his family, and described it as "in good condition, unclothed, and smiling" when he showed up. He also thanked the enthusiastic citizens and dog friends who have been helping to find dogs for the past few days.
Chaco was found at around 5 o'clock this afternoon (29th).
(provided by dog owner)
Vicky said that near one o'clock this afternoon, some runners sent a message to the WhatsApp group looking for Chaco, saying that they saw animals running by during the run, and suspected that it was Chaco. The other party did not come forward or shout because they knew that Chaco was timid. , instantly notify other people about the location in the group.
The mountain friends who were helping to find the dog nearby came to the scene first to help understand the environment and explore the way, observe where Chaco is more likely to hide, and prepare food, clothes that smell like the dog owner, etc., and bark when the dog owner arrives The name Chaco attracts it.
Later, another group of mountain friends, including Vicky's sister's colleagues, rushed to the scene. Although they successfully spotted Chaco and even looked at it, Chaco was surprised and "turned around". The colleague pretended to "not see" Chaco, In case it goes further and further away, I will inform Vicky's sister to be there to wait.
Chaco was found at around 5 o'clock this afternoon (29th).
(WhatsApp 77 Chaco group picture)
Chaco is usually taken care of by Vicky's brother-in-law, so he is more familiar with his voice.
Everyone waited for Vicky's brother-in-law to arrive, and he was in charge of calling out "Chaco, Qi Qi is here."
As a result, Chaco heard the voice of Vicky's brother-in-law and automatically walked to him to reunite with his family.
Vicky said that she was very moved that Chaco "recognized his voice and recognized his family".
At 4:47 p.m., Chaco’s male owner, Jason, posted a recording in the WhatsApp group: “I found it!” A large number of group members who have been following Chaco’s situation for several days sent messages to express their happiness, and many people said they were moved to the point of “wet eyes ", and even wept with joy.
Vicky recalled that there was a division of labor at that time. Her brother-in-law and Vicky's boyfriend were responsible for catching dogs on the mountain, while she and several other people were waiting at the foot of the mountain, so that if her brother-in-law and others failed to catch Chaco, others could still "catch".
After hearing that Chaco was successfully captured, Vicky burst into tears, describing it as relieved.
She described Chaco in good condition after showing up, "no clothes, no rottenness", and even "smiles", and said with a smile that her pet dog "had so much fun".
She also said that on the third day Chaco disappeared, she took her brother "Shi Yi" to look for Chaco. At that time, Shi Yi also responded to the location near where Chaco was found today, and stayed for a long time, but because the group of people brought a dog , it is inconvenient to climb up the slope or walk into the water channel to find the dog, so it has a little relationship with Chaco, and it is estimated that it has been staying in a higher and deeper position nearby.
However, the citizens who helped to find Chaco later learned that it had appeared nearby and kept food. Vicky believed that Chaco had eaten, so after finding it today, although everyone "opened the cans" and provided water, Chaco did not eat. Or drink, but keep wagging your tail to indicate happiness.
The lost beagle Chaco (aka Qiqi).
(provided by dog owner)
After Chaco was found, Vicky and others stayed on the mountain to clean up the dog-hunting street signs that had been posted for several days, and notified other mountain friends and residents of nearby villages, etc.; Chaco was taken by Vicky's sister to see a veterinarian for a physical examination.
Vicky said that since he doesn't know whether Chaco has ever drank mountain water or eaten unclean food, he has to receive an injection to prevent heartworm. Afterwards, if the examination proves that he is in good health, he can go home. If the situation is not ideal, he may be temporarily hospitalized.
Vicky said with a smile that after this incident, many dog friends who helped find Chaco said that it now "has a lot of Qiye Qima", and has added nicknames such as "Little Princess Booming Lin" and "Da Lan Tuo Di". After Chaco goes home to rest, he will arrange to celebrate with his dog friends.
The lost dog Chaco (also known as Qiqi) (provided by the owner)
Vicky also thanked the dog friends who came to help find Chaco, enthusiastic citizens, the staff of the Tai Lam Tunnel Administration Building, the directors of village offices in different villages, and the media who cared about Chaco.
She said that since Chaco went missing for nearly a week, many dog friends have "contributed both money and effort", providing support from materials to the Internet.
Chaco lives on Hong Kong Island with his owners Vicky and Jason. On the evening of the second day (23rd) of the Lunar New Year, he and his host went to a friend's house in Yuen Long for a barbecue. Unexpectedly, someone set off fireworks that night. Chaco, who has always been timid, was frightened away by loud noises. 25th) It was found in the administration building of Tai Lam Tunnel in the early morning, but it was suspected to be frightened and ran away. The GPS signal finally showed that it ran to the Qidu River area of Tai Lam, and then disappeared.
In order to find their pet dog, Vicky and Jason only slept for two or three hours a day for the past few days, and even took a nap in the car. The night before (27th) they went camping in Hebei Village to look for their pet dog. Today they finally found Chaco.
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