Carmel community rallies to search for missing English bulldog

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By Heather Collins

A large community search is ongoing for Gus, a 3-year-old English bulldog and well-known personality in the Foster Estates neighborhood. The Facebook page Gus is Missing has gathered nearly 900 likes, and a video of Gus skateboarding in his front yard has more than 12,000 views.

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Gus, a 3-year-old English bulldog, has been missing from his home near 146th Street and Carey Road. since Oct. 4. The family is offering a large cash reward for his safe return. (Submitted photo)

Gus went missing from his home near 146th Street and Carey Road Oct. 4. His owner, Christina Kiger, said she let him out at 3:48 p.m., and soon after the family realized he was missing. Gus was wearing a royal blue electric collar, and his owners said he doesn’t test the fence, not even to chase some of his favorites items, including loud cars, lawn mowers and squirrels.

Kiger describes Gus as a quirky little dog filled with personality. A video on the Gus is Missing Facebook page shows Gus eating bubbles in his front yard. The Facebook page was created by Taylor Nance, who runs Missing Pets of Hamilton County. Nance reported there has been a rise in missing pets throughout the area.

“My heart tells me not just anything is going to lure him out of the yard,” Kiger said. “I’ve sat and watched him not go for those things he loved.”

Kiger immediately put out posts on NextDoor and started searching the neighborhood and asking neighbors if they’ve seen Gus. Neighbors offered surveillance footage from their home security cameras, helped pass out flyers and have rallied behind the family to help get Gus home. No one has reported a sighting of Gus, which has led the family to wonder if his disappearance might be tied to criminal activity. Kiger describes it as an odd disappearance for a dog with very low stamina.

Notable markings and features include brindle on the right side of his face, black around his right eye and all white on the left side of his face. Gus has all white front paws and brindled back paws.

Kiger said the family waited 10 years before purchasing an English bulldog. Kiger said their three children, Claire, 10, Norah, 5 and Evelyn, 3, are grieving for him.

“He’s a member of our family, and we are heartbroken and want him home where he belongs,” Kiger said.

The Kiger’s oldest daughter, Claire, said all she wants for her birthday Oct. 31 is to have Gus home.

Gus is microchipped and the family is hoping that is what will bring Gus home.

The family is offering a large cash reward for information leading to Gus’ safe return home. The community is encouraged to call 317-430-0926 with any information about his whereabouts.

For information, follow Gus is Missing on Facebook.


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