Missing Farmington Dog Found Safe After Five Days

Winston, a missing Farmington dog, was found safe Wednesday night after five days away from his family. (patch.com 1) (patch.com 2) The dog got loose around 6 p.m. on Friday, April 17, near Olde Pond Road and Morea Road, according to a family alert sent to Patch. (patch.com) Roy Porter told Patch that Winston is a 25-pound dog with a white coat and large brown spots on his back and at the base of his tail. He was not wearing a collar when he ran off. (patch.com) The family said Winston was “sweet but scared” and responded to his name and the word “Dinner!” They asked residents not to chase him and to call immediately if they saw him. (patch.com) Possible sightings came in Friday night from Minnesota Lane in Bristol and from Stevens Street near the home locals call the “Cows” house. The family said Winston might have circled back toward Farmington. (patch.com) Patch’s Farmington page later posted an update saying the dog had been found safe after five days, closing out the public search. (patch.com) The episode followed a familiar pattern in lost-pet searches: a frightened dog moving across town lines, neighbors sharing sightings, and owners warning that pursuit can drive the animal farther away. Connecticut Humane Society advises owners to post on lost-and-found platforms and check community listings when a pet disappears. (patch.com) (cthumane.org) By Thursday, the search that began with a Saturday morning plea had ended with Winston back safe and sound. (patch.com 1) (patch.com 2)