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It is now exactly three weeks since Romany went missing. The latest sighting was on the A816 road in the suburbs of Oban, where a dog matching her description was seen heading south towards Lochgilphead over the weekend. This fits with the update from the weekend before where  a dog matching her description was seen near Appin on the A82, heading south towards Oban. If these sightings are Romany, she is on the move and heading south into a different area.

Gillie has been sending emails alerting people in the Oban area. She has been in touch with many, including Oban Taxi's who are sympathetic and very helpful and are spreading the word and putting out posters. Dawna (SSPCA) is notifying her counterpart that covers the Oban and Argyll and Bute area. We have been in touch with Louise Casey at the local stray pound at Achnabreac Kennels, where they also rescue dogs and she has been very helpful. The Argyll and Bute dog warden service has also been notified and Steve Woods, the dog warden is passing on word and keeping eyes open. Posters and links have been sent by email.

We are keeping in daily contact with the Aberdeen stray pound in case Romany is found and handed in there. In Fort William itself, and around the Ben, the search has continued over the weekend, headed by Moira and Dave Mee. It has been a very busy weekend on Ben Nevis with thousands of visitors, many who have seen posters and are aware of the search. It is almost impossible to conceive of how a dog could avoid being seen by someone, if she is still loose on the mountain or foothills around Fort William. We have been told a Mountain Rescue team, complete with dogs, has been holding training exercises on the Ben over the weekend. They are aware.

We always have to consider the possibility that Romany has come to grief. It is more likely that a dog will find a body or lair, off the beaten track than a casual walker. A sharp eye has been kept for signs of scavengers, crows, etc - gathering on the Ben, but nothing untoward has been noted, which is re-assuring. The local paper has still not printed an article, however they have promised locals they will run something in the next issue, out Thursday.

Finally - Niji. Her new owner phoned in a few minutes ago and has reported that Niji is behaving like she has lived there all her life. She is obedient and well mannered and has had no trouble adapting to the new routines and area. She has been out in the car, is eager to jump in and travel. prefers to wade through streams rather than jump over them and is a joy to be around. Somehow we don't think she will be coming back to us.

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