Community comes together for missing dog

The community is coming together for the love of a dog named Timber.

The shepherd collie cross is 60pounds of love and loyalty according to his owners Trish Dingman and her husband David Masters.

“He is the happiest, lickiest dog I’ve ever met,” she said. “He is the most loyal best friend, he’s able to read us like if someone is sick or someone needs help, he’s right there for them.”

Timber went missing Sept. 13 from Troy.

Since his disappearance, the lost dog poster that was created has gone viral online, has been shared more than 6,000 times and hundreds of communi- ty members have aided in the search.

“Everywhere I do I see people from the community out helping,” said Dingman.

“It’s overwhelming.” According to Dingman, there are some clear identifying features that can help people identify the missing dog. First off, he’s big. He has four white paws, although they may be muddy, his chest is white and he has a white streak on his nose.

He has floppy ears and the rest of his body is tri-coloured: black, beige and tan.

“He is not wearing his collar, he’s fairly longhaired,” described Dingman of the two-year-old healthy pooch.

So far, Timber has been reportedly spotted along Lynden Road, the 4th Concession Road West and in St. George. Lost Paws Inc., a non-profit pet rescue based in Kitchener, has been working with Dingman and Masters to bring Timber home.

The organization recommends people call the owners as soon as they see him. In the meantime, if people do spot the tri-coloured dog, Dingman asks a favour: “I think it’s probably best that no one tries to call out to Timber and get him to come to them unless he’s already coming to you.”

“I would rather people just call me but if it seems like he’s coming to them, if they can get him in to a house or a car or a bar or a garage or something and trap him for me,” she said.

If you spot Timber, call Dingman at 905-902-6067.