Cash reward offered to help trace missing dog

Appeal: Beloved springer spaniel Angus disappeared from Glen Nevis area

A dog owner is offering a reward of more than £1,500 for the safe return of his beloved springer spaniel.

Angus went missing in the Glen Nevis area on Saturday, and owner Andy Curran believes he may have been stolen.

The dog disappeared at Lower Falls on the route towards Steall, but extensive searches have found no trace of him.

His owners believe he came out the water and rested by the croft just before Lower Falls car park.

A reward of £1,500 is being offered by Angus’ owners which is being topped up by private donations from those hoping for his safe return.

Mr Curran said he had been overwhelmed by the support and assistance he has had searching for Angus.

“People have come from Glasgow, and one of the guys I was in the Army with travelled four-and-a-half hours from the Borders to get here,” he said.

“He came up with his drones, his thermal cameras and his dog that has been trained for scent tracking, and he had a friend from Inverness come down with a drone as well.

“We had two drones up on Wednesday morning all day and there were about 20 people plus out for the whole duration of Wednesday.

“Everyone really has come together.

“We think he was taken away from the car park, and potentially without malice. Someone might have seen him and picked him up thinking he was a stray dog who had been dumped off.”

The springer spaniel had been in Fort William staying with Mr Curran’s partner’s parents.

Search efforts are continuing, however, Mr Curran and partner Jordan Reynuad have to head back to Wales due to work commitments, leaving without Angus.

Mr Curran admitted he was heartbroken at leaving with his dog, adding: “It is disappointing. Seven days without knowing where my dog is – it’s quite hard.

“Even if someone has picked him up thinking they have got themselves a new pet, even if they have done that, we don’t care. We just want Angus back.

“At the end of the day, he has become part of our family.”

Any information can be shared with Mr Curran on 07561 257633.

SEARCH: Owner Andy Curran believes Angus may have been stolen