The whole nation wanted this dog home - Thousands of tributes pour in for Mabel from heartbroken readers
Thousands of tributes haved poured in for her and her broken family.
The whole nation wanted this dog home is just one of thousands of tributes that have been pouring in for Cocker Spaniel Mabel from heartbroken readers after she was found deceased.
Her broken family announced the sad outcome on Saturday.
The young adult female Cocker Spaniel went missing from her family's farm in Inskip, at 11am on Friday, April 10, and it was believed she may have been taken for breeding.
Owner Sarah Livesey from Catterall in Garstang, never give up looking for her, even putting up a £10k reward for her safe return.
She said that every day that passes without their beloved family member was another day of agony.
Announcing the news on the find Mabel page today, a spokesperson for the family said: “ It is with the heaviest of hearts we announce that Mabel’s body has been found.
“Sarah and her family are absolutely broken, they did everything they could to find their girl.
“We will NOT be divulging any further details as police enquiries are still ongoing.”
They have asked that the family are not contacted and to respect their privacy at this time.
Offering words of comfort to the family, many readers took to Facebook to post their own condolence:
Here is a selection of some beautiful tributes:
Trisha Woods: “My heart breaks for you.”
Debbie Smith: “She’s such a beautiful dog it’s heartbreaking to hear this sad news. I wish it had been a different outcome but I’m glad that her owners have found her and wont have to carry on wondering where she is. Rip sweet girl.”
Natalie Page: “This has definitely brought a tear to my eye that poor family the whole nation wanted this dog home RIP Mabel fly high sweet angel.”
Victoria Clark: “Condolences to the family and you did mabel proud looking so hard to find her xx wishing you peace and healing.”
Sylvia Haigh: “Rest easy beautiful girl.”
Jade Wadeson: “Bless her! Go play over the rainbow bridge baby girl. So many people wished for a better outcome and are sending their love to you and your family.”
Ian Taylor: “As a dog parent with a heavy heart, we all Hoped for a better outcome.... So sorry for your loss, regardless of whatever the outcome was... I pass your posters daily, it is clear that love is the overwhelming outcome here.... Just wish the ending was …”
Angela Pennington: “Heartbreaking. Thinking of you. Such a beautiful dog.”
Claire Marie: “That is such devastating news I've always thought of Mabel always been in my thoughts and to read this it's heartbreaking deepest sympathies to the family.”
Deborah Jayne: “On Every walk with my dog I hoped to find her so so sorry. Sending love.”
Carol Hilton: “Heartbreaking. Sending much love.”
Michelle Devine: “So sorry too hear of the loss of Mabel, what an amazing community of family and friends who didnt give up until she had sadly been found, not the outcome that we wanted to hear. so sorry, RIP Mabel.”
Pete Scout: “Very sorry to hear this.”
Rip Mabel - We hope you are being looked after on the Rainbow Bridge and have lots of furry friends and treats - the LEP team xx