01/06/2024
Bristol and Wolcott friends! Please keep your eyes peeled. This dog was seen near Bristol fish and game/willis street dragging a black leash. Call sightings in to Wolcott Police Department right away. 203-879-1414
**** BOLO **** We need your help !!!!! Please keep an out for a dog very similar looking to the dog pictured in the area of Beecher Rd by Long Swamp Rd / Upper Willis (Bristol Fish and Game / Jacklin Rod and Gun Club). We first received a call on this type of dog on Tues, January 2nd from Bristol Fish and Game that a dog matching this description was in the driveway of the club. We arrived and spotted the dog and saw that it has a black 6ft leash attached. We attempted with the assistance of a club member to apprehend the dog, but it wanted nothing to do with us and sadly we lost sight of the dog. We quickly contacted both Bristol ACO and Southington ACO to see if they had any dogs reported missing matching the dog. Neither town had any reports of this type of dog missing. We contacted Dog Gone Recovery to see if they had any dog matching missing. We further checked the surrounding area to see if there was an owner looking for the dog and came up empty handed. We continued to check the area throughout the day with further sightings of the dog.
Today, we received 2 calls (one a resident and the other the Highway Department to which neither were able to catch the dog) in regard to the dog both on Beecher Rd, toward the end near the gate to the New Britian Water Company. I contacted Bristol Fish and Game and was advised that there was also a sighting yesterday on Upper Willis (Wolcott/Bristol line). We were given permission from both Bristol Fish and Game and New Britian Water Company to put a trap in hopes to catch this dog, on either of their properties. So, with the help from Mike Jr. (Pat's IGA for cooking up some bacon) and Dog Gone Recovery (for a remote camera) we have set a trap.
Sadly, with the impending storm we are in crunch time. I know this dog will survive the storm (he has plenty of hair) but he is currently dragging a black leash, and that is my main concern. This dog, believe me, will not come to you. Chows by nature are very independent and aloof and sometimes can be a little iffy temperament wise. PLEASE do not chase this dog, PLEASE just call us (203-879-1414) if you see it.
Any sightings can be called into Wolcott Police Department at 203-879-1414. THANK YOU !!!!!!