LATEST: Search continues almost one week later for missing dog in Tipperary

Concern is growing for an 18-month-old dog named Whiskey who has been missing in the Knockavilla area of Tipperary since last Wednesday, January 28.

Whiskey, a Beagle–Springer cross, escaped from a minder along with his sister, Ducati, and was spotted in Knockavilla between 2.30pm and 3pm that afternoon.

While Ducati made her way home later that night, Whiskey has not been seen since.

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There were what are believed to be reliable sightings of Whiskey on Friday near the old Bohernacrusha quarry on the L4123, but no confirmed sightings have been reported since then.

A sniffer dog was brought in on Monday to assist with the search. The dog followed Whiskey’s scent from the point where he went missing through the village, into Fr Egan’s field, and then towards home.

The scent trail ended on the main road leaving the village in the direction of Dundrum.

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Based on the sniffer dog’s findings and reported sightings around 2.30pm, it is believed Whiskey may have been picked up within 15 to 45 minutes of going missing.

The incident also highlights the importance of dog owners remaining vigilant and of members of the public acting promptly if they see a lost dog, before it can be taken or go missing again.

His owners are hopeful that he may have been taken in by a kind member of the public, possibly an older person or farmer, who may not be aware that Whiskey is micro-chipped.

Whiskey is described as having a shiny, short black and white coat and is neutered and fully micro-chipped.

Anyone with information that may help reunite Whiskey with his family is asked to come forward.

If you have any information please contact: 085 7126668 or 086 308 5764 or Tipperary Town Garda Station on (062) 80670.