An area dog went on a harrowing journey, surviving storms, the elements, and other animals, and lived to tell the tale. Phoebe, a Yorkshire Terrie, escaped from the leash she was on and the skittish dog disappeared. Phoebe is the dog of Tiffany Castle, who was on vacation with her family in Florida. Tiffany had hired Sandra Hausner, who runs a dog-sitting company and was watching Phoebe. After the dog escaped, Hausner started contacting everyone she knew to help find the Yorkie.
Castle, who was still down in Florida felt helpless. They tried to continue their vacation but were very concerned for the Yorkie and headed back early, arriving Wednesday. She says she was amazed at the community support.
A grand search commenced for Phoebe that stretched for six days and included three sightings.
A big help was Illinois Valley Deer Recovery & Drone Services, who used drones to be able to spot movement and track Phoebe. Castle says that that was really the difference maker.
Tiffany, Corey, and her family live out near Lake Bertinetti in Taylorville. Phoebe has been cleared by the vet and was a little tired at first, but has gone back to her normal cheery self after missing for nearly a week.
