Comments on: Chicago Panhandler Searches For His Missing Dog

By: Chicago Panhandler Reunited With Dog | Itchmo: News For Dogs & Cats

Chicago Panhandler Reunited With Dog | Itchmo: News For Dogs & Cats — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 13:02:17 +0000

[…] Finley hasn’t been able to sleep or eat for the past two weeks. His dog, Reba, had been missing since September 7. But now, this well known Chicago panhandler can finally get a night of peaceful sleep because he […]

By: 2CatMom

2CatMom — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 03:50:41 +0000

As suspected, the person who took him did so because she didn’t think Reba was being properly cared for. Not only has Reba been reunited with Mr. Finley, but the Chicago Anti Cruelty Society has promised to provide for all of Reba’s medical care. So that’s one thing Mr. Finley doesn’t have to worry about any more.

And the news showed Reba leaving the ACS sporting a new T-shirt. A happy ending for everyone.

By: jabes

jabes — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 03:21:37 +0000

I just saw the story on the news that Reba had been reunited with Mr. Finley. I hadn’t heard any of the previous stories, but I had wondered where she was when I saw him Wednesday morning when I got off the bus. I’m so relieved!

By: Radcliff, Allie, Luna, & Ozzie

Radcliff, Allie, Luna, & Ozzie — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 02:53:46 +0000

From the Return Reba blog:

Reba was returned to the Anti Cruelty Society on Saturday, 9/22. The word is she was returned by the woman who abducted her. Tom is ecstatic. A press conference is scheduled for 4:00 pm. Thanks to Kathy, the lady who provided the cell phone to Tom, for giving me the news ASAP.

Yaayyyy!!

By: elizabeth

elizabeth — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 23:08:40 +0000

Don’t know any details yet but Chicago Trib website says Reba and Finley have been reunited! There is a picture of them. Yeah!!!

By: elizabeth

elizabeth — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 23:35:37 +0000

This is a big city but there is probably no one who has worked or shopped in downtown Chicago over the past few years who has not encountered Reba and her dad at some point. She always had a soft little blanket or rug to lie on and is soooo calm and well behaved. No question Mr Finley got extra donations because of Reba but she was loved and obviously cared for. This is so sad because some self appointed do-gooder “dog napper” is doing much more harm than good by separating Reba and her owner. Kind of reminds me of the off-base “do-gooders” trying to remove the Hemingway cats from THEIR lifelong home.

The Chicago media and animal welfare organizations have been absolutely stellar about helping out here and creating publicity about Reba. And, since so many people already know what Reba looks like and are keeping their eyes open for her I hope she will return “home” before long. I couldn’t even type this post without tearing up.

By: Justin H

Justin H — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 22:20:24 +0000

Reba, Dearest, I have met you when I worked for a pet boutique downtown, Mr. Finley is a great man and takes great care of Reba. I hope Reba is found alive and well! this just breaks my soul knowing someone is hurting Tom. Please give her back!

By: Maria

Maria — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 18:40:48 +0000

The poor man has very little but Reba, his dog, and someone takes her?! I only hope the wrong person didn’t get her, that it was someone trying to be “humane” and not someone with criminal intent, and that she is returned soon.

By: Sky Eyes Woman

Sky Eyes Woman — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:50:11 +0000

I wish I could go to Chicago and help him look for her. :-(

By: NH

NH — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:16:08 +0000

This just breaks my heart. To the person who took Reba…please bring her home. I know you thought you were helping, but Reba needs to be with her friend. Please return her…please.

By: Robert Davis

Robert Davis — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:11:30 +0000

I just saw the pic and she reminds me somewhat of a shib inu mix….

By: Robert Davis

Robert Davis — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:51:18 +0000

I’m so sad to hear this…. I hope Reba is found safe and sound and is returned to her dad.

Robert

By: Christine

Christine — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:29:28 +0000

You can also keep up to date with the search for Reba (and submit any suggestions you may have) at returnreba.blogspot.com .

There is a reward, no questions asked, for whoever finds her.

By: nora

nora — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:27:17 +0000

Reba! Reba! Where are you? Oh how this breaks my Heart also. I know that Mr. Finley loves his Reba just like I love my Rufus. I don’t know what I would do without him. I can only pray that Reba is being pampered and maybe whomever took her will find it in their heart to return her to her heartsickand very lonely human.