Missing dachshund Stanley still not found after one month

The black and tan dog was last seen near Pets at Home at Middlebrook at around 9.45am on Wednesday, August 19.

His owner Emily Cunliffe previously told The Bolton News that Stanley was “like our baby” and appealed for anyone who spotted him to get in touch.

There have been reports of Stanley being seen around Middlebrook and Horwich, but the family has still not had a confirmed sighting since the early stages of the search.

(Image: Emily Cunliffe)

Emily said via social media: “Stanley is still missing.

“Thanks for all the messages about all the missing dachshunds, just unfortunately Stanley hasn’t been found or returned.

“Please can people only call if you have found him or sighted him.”

The family does not know how far Stanley could have travelled after he ran towards Parklands.

They fear he could be hiding somewhere nearby, particularly as there are numerous fields, wooded areas, gardens and other places where a frightened dog could shelter.

Emily also previously raised the possibility that somebody may have found Stanley and taken him in without realising his family was searching for him.

(Image: Emily Cunliffe)

She previously said: “We don’t know if someone’s got him and taken him in and not returned him.”

Stanley has distinctive grey markings across his body which could help identify him.

Emily previously described him as a black and tan sausage dog with grey patches all over.

The family has received support from people online, while a lost dog service has also helped with the search.

Drones have been used to search areas where Stanley could be hiding, but they have so far failed to locate him.

(Image: Emily Cunliffe)

The family is now asking people in the area to check places including gardens, garages, sheds and outbuildings.

They have also asked people not to chase Stanley if they see him, as he may be frightened after being away from home for so long.

Emily said Stanley is normally playful, friendly and cheeky, but believes the experience could have changed his behaviour.

She previously added: “If you’ve got a sausage dog, you just know how stubborn they can be, and cheeky and so playful and funny, but he’s really, really friendly.

“But I think he’d be really anxious right now if he’s lost.”

Anyone with information about Stanley is asked to contact Emily on 07546 544150.