Appeal to find missing Southport Shih Tzu

Appeal to find missing Southport Shih Tzu

The owners of a frightened two year old Shih Tzu who ran away after being spooked by fireworks while they were staying in Southport have launched an appeal to find her.

Frank Ratcliffe, 65, and his retired teaching assistant wife Susan, 67, were staying at the Willowbank Caravan Park on the Coastal Road when their beloved pet Zoe was startled and ran away shortly after 8.30pm on Friday, October 26  and there have been no sightings of her since.

She is black and white with brown markings, not familiar with the area and very shy – and may run away if approached. She is microchipped, spayed and was wearing a collar and tag.

Susan told OTS News that the couple were due to return home to Burnley on Monday, October 29 – but can’t bear the thought of leaving their much-loved dog ‘alone, frightened and cold somewhere she doesn’t know.’

She has set up a page on social media site, called Zoe Missing in Ainsdale and she is appealing for people to check their outdoor buildings including sheds as she fears she could be sheltering somewhere and have become trapped.

She said: “Fireworks are an absolute nuisance, they frighten people’s animals and now our poor Zoe is alone, frightened and lost in the cold, it makes me feel sick when I think about it.

“Please, please help us to find her – we are due to go home but I can’t leave without her. She’s a huge part of our family and we love her so much – please help us.”

If you have seen Zoe, don’t approach her and instead, call Susan on 07783471261 or 07891875839.