Travel Bug Dog Tag Dougal the Dog

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Owner:
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Released:
Saturday, February 15, 2003
Origin:
United Kingdom
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Current Goal

Dougal's ultimate goal is to reach New Zealand, so he can round up some sheep.

About This Item

Dougal says goodbye to St. Abbs.

Dougal's Profile

Dougal is a dog, half Foxhound and half... Well we're not entirely sure about the other half. Although whenever I've asked Dougal, he declares he has royal ancestry being half Foxhound and half Corgi.

Dougal has been living quietly in St. Abbs for a couple of years; he spent a lot of time surrounded by books, so thinks himself well read. He likes to chase and heard sheep (maybe his father was actually a common Border Collie). He also likes to chase foxes, which I am sure he would maul badly if he ever managed to catch one.

Travel Plans

A couple of weeks ago Dougal started to express a desire to explore the world. He said that while he enjoyed life in St. Abbs he found it a little quiet. So Dougal and I discussed all the possible places he could travel to.

"I'd like to get as far away as possible", said Dougal.

"You can't get much further away than New Zealand", said I.

"New Zealand, where is that", asked Dougal.

"It's right under your feet", I told him.

"Ok, but what does New Zealand offer a dog like me", asked Dougal.

So I told him all about bungee jumping, kiwifruit and sheep. Dougal's little ears pricked up when he heard that New Zealand has over 40 million sheep and they out number people eleven to one. As Dougal likes to chase sheep, he has decided that he wants to go to New Zealand and chase the sheep there. He would also like the opportunity to chase sheep in other countries too.

Travel Goals

Dougal would like to travel the world with the ultimate goal of reaching New Zealand. While travelling Dougal would like to meet and be pictured with animals which he can chase or heard.

Dougal doesn't care for postmen, so please don't send him through the mail; there is always the danger he may break loose from the parcel and bite an unlucky postal worker.

I am going to miss Dougal, so would like to hear from everyone who meets him on the road. If you do meet Dougal please give him a cuddle and a clap every now and then.

Dougal's Old Home

If you would like to learn more about the place where Dougal spent his formative years, then you could visit the St. Abbs Community Website .

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Tracking History (26050.5mi) View Map

Grab It (Not from a Cache) 10/15/2004 DogCatFxr grabbed it   Visit Log

Dougal the Dog is alive and well near Denver, Colorado. I found this cute little guy in a cache in Colorado several months ago. I set him aside and waited for the previous cacher to log his drop, but he never did. Meanwhile Dougal has waited patiently to start out on a new adventure.

Retrieve It from a Cache 7/15/2004 cratercrowd retrieved it from Olomana Ridge Hawaii   Visit Log

After a long and lonely stay in a damp plastic bag, I was "grabbed" by the cratercrowd and friends. They took me back to their condo in Kailua and gave me a much needed bath in the sink. Out on the balcony I dried off and worked on my tan. They said they might take me to Colorado in a couple of weeks. Hi Meriadoc; I miss you!
Dropped Off 6/18/2004 MikiolaBear placed it in Olomana Ridge Hawaii - 27 miles  Visit Log
Write note 6/15/2004 MikiolaBear posted a note for it   Visit Log

Took Dougal flying in a Coast Guard H-65 Dolphin today, he was a little scared at first but adapted quite well. He enjoyed a nice trip around the island and even saw his former home, Ona Kai, from the air. He is getting a bit restless and is looking forward to some peace and quiet this weekend in a new cache. Cheers!

  • Best Seat in the House
  • Dougal at the Controls
Retrieve It from a Cache 6/12/2004 MikiolaBear retrieved it from ono kai Hawaii   Visit Log

Found Dougal today a sniffing around the Ono Kai Cache. Decided to take him for a walk and maybe give him a bath. Plan to drop him off at Remember December 7th, 1941 Cache (GCHAYG) in a few days. Photos to follow...
Dropped Off 5/6/2004 The Senior Sleuths placed it in ono kai Hawaii - 2,615.01 miles  Visit Log
  • Dougal with dog friend in Hawaii
  • View of Hawaii north coast where Dougal is now.
Retrieve It from a Cache 5/3/2004 The Senior Sleuths retrieved it from Sign-up Here California   Visit Log

I grabbed Dougal to go with us to Hawaii while we housesit for 2 dogs. Thought he would enjoy the visit and be closer to New Zealand.

  • packing for Hawaii
  • saying good-by to the Koi
Write note 4/27/2004 Spider Web posted a note for it   Visit Log

Dougal the Dog has spent a few days with us and was a pleasure to have around. He made friends with our cat and spent some time out side by to pool. Do hope he finds his way to New Zealand.

[This entry was edited by WebPres on Friday, April 30, 2004 at 10:09:50 AM.]

  • By the pool.JPG Taking in the warm sun
Dropped Off 4/27/2004 Spider Web placed it in Sign-up Here California - 2.48 miles  Visit Log
Retrieve It from a Cache 4/14/2004 Spider Web retrieved it from On the Border California   Visit Log

Retrived from on the border will find a new home for him.
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