Ms.Huxtable Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 So it's been a while since I've been on the Sanctuary here's why:Last Wednesday we get home from work and our back gate is wide open, the door to our house is wide open and our dog was gone! Searching the house for her, bouche noticed that every room in our house had been robbed. All our electronics, his cameras, wii, xbox, SO much gone.As we waited for the police to arrive I was in hysterics over our missing Abbey dog. Our neighbor took me in and tried to calm me down as bouche set off around the neighborhood looking for her. I tell you all that I do not beieve in God, but I prayed and prayed for him to show up with her. He did not. The police came, searched the house, interviewed the neighborhood and spent about an hour and a half with us. As he was getting ready to leave, a neighbor knocked on our door and said that she had our dog! I ran out the door and down the two blocks to get her. It was a wonderful reunion moment. She was likely wandering the neighborhood for 4-5 hours, but she is unharmed. Over the next few days she didn't eat much, she barked and growled in her sleep and was extra clingy, but she's doing fine now.Anyway, as we compiled our list for insurance we were shocked to see the missing items exceed $21,000.00 in value. Our insurance company has been super, they came over the very next day with a cheque to get us started.So our house had been cleaned up, new super duper locks have been installed with a new security system, and bouche, Abbey and I are all doing well. I'm still going through a bit of a roller coaster ride of emotions. Mostly feeling fine but sometimes crying when I think of the invasion of privacy and what could have happened to Abbey.I wish I could give you all advise on how to secure your home, but the truth is that these faulkers picked our locks and there's not much we could have done. They obviously had been watching us and knew we'd be away at work. Shudder.So no need for sympathy, we're all doing well. I just wanted to share this because I know some people have heard and others have not and I wanted to set the story straight for anyone concerned. The Sanc is also like my diary I guess. Maybe I'll search this a few years from now and be reminded of how lucky we are.Oh and I need to thank Douglas and Booche for hauling ass over to help us. I had no idea their car could fly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phorbesie Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 yikes, that's some bad luck you guys are having very sorry to hear about this! i'm glad everyone is ok and abbey made it back home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bokonon Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Aw, that totally sucks! I'm glad your insurance company was so cool, same with your neighbours and Douglas and Bouche. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LXQ42 Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Some people's children huh? That sucks, but as Lexi said, good thing your insurance company is being so awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagochips Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Bad news, Sharon. I'm sorry to hear that. My place was broken into during the Bluesfest last summer and I know how you feel.Maybe these are the same people that did in your hot tub. Don't let the bastards get you down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybone Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 I'm very sorry to hear about this. I hate when bad things happen to good people. I'm glad your dog is safe and I hope you heal quickly and feel safe in your own home. I can't imagine that feeling of violation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Blows! So sorry to hear that guys. Rather unfortunate luck right now, but I suppose material things can be replaced, and Abbey is back with you where she belongs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 I'm so sorry this happened to you guys. And a double whammy too. I'm very glad you have insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freak By Night Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 This is just awful. I'm so glad everyone is alright. I'm surprised Abbey didn't lick those crooks to death.They didn't close the door on their way out? Jeez. Somebody stole my VCR years ago, and at least he had the decency to take off his muddy boots at the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 the good thing about the computer stuff is that they didn't grab my external backups so, for example we still have our wedding photos! The "bad" thing about the wii is that I had 92/120 stars collected in Super Mario Galaxy and they are all gone. we're definitely feeling well taken care of by our insurance. They're paying of our new locks too which is great because they were about 5 times more expensive than I thought locks and knobs would be. Top-of-the-line. Impenetrable by any means. Come in through a window, and you're not getting out of our house through the doors either. Basically everything that was taken can be replaced. The first thing that we replaced was our naivety. As good as we think our neighborhood is, we just learned that there are little punks everywhere. It doesn't matter where you live these days. You just need to know that basic locks are not enough to keep out the thieves of today. No one is getting in a house of ours ever again without us letting them in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badams Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 That's all just so horrible. I am very glad you are all alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Very sorry to hear this guys. I'm happy that you have your dog back safe and sound though. Take care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForbinHood Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 W hat an absolutely horrible story guys I'm so glad you are ok...Mellie and I send our love... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 terrible people, wow. glad all three of you are ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 seriously...who lets a fucking dog loose in the middle of winter? they need a good swift kick in the balls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 i'll help do some kicking, if you get tired and need a break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaMike Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Sorry to read about your misfortune but am happy your dog is OK. I don't know you but after reading about your hot tub episode I would suggest that that incident and this one are no coincidence. If your dog is large I would also suggest that the perps knew it was friendly! Just like some car stereo install places can be a hotbed for thieves (employees or their friend knowing who to target) your previous incident wreaked of inside job! We were victimized last year and we figured out who did the deed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossolee Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Wow... just awful. Glad to hear you got your dog back safe and sound! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 I could not agree more. Either they were checking out the dog's reaction, or your reaction/ actions to the first theft.I know you didn't ask for it, but you deserve a big hug right now, and Mike too. And a nice rawhide bone for the pooch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 I'm totally shocked reading all this. I'm relieved that all three of you are doing fine. I hope the cops catch the crooks, but first lay a firm beating on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Sorry to hear of your misfortune. I hate people who pull that kind of shit. Stuff is stuff, but loved ones (such as pets) are irreplaceable. I'm glad your pooch is back in your caring hands and that they fared well considering they had a stranger(s) break into their house.Have you started scoping out the pawn shops? Is there anything that you guys need that can't be easily replaced with the insurance $$$?? Need any CDs/DVDs? Always willing to help out with some copies, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 We received a list of names of the kids who did it from a friend and we've passed the info along to the cops. Not sure if they will or can do anything.The kids were bragging among other kids so the info came back to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisley Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 The police came, searched the house, interviewed the neighborhood and spent about an hour and a half with us.wow, in hamilton most I've heard of the cops doing over a break-in/robbery is asking the victims to write up a list of stolen itemsex-girlfriend had her window broken through and all her CDs stolen plus a few other things several years back... the cop who showed up asked her to compile a list and left his card for her to call him when she had the list done... few days later, after writing out the band names, release titles of 300 CDs she called and he asked her to meet him at a nearby Tim Hortons in a few hours... though it sounded kind of weird, she desperately wanted her music collection back and went to meet him... sadly, the cop was waiting in his Mustang in civilian clothes wondering if she'd like to go out for dinner sometime... assholeglad you guys and your pup are ok, is the most important thing... and good to hear the insurance company and police are being good to ya's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ol'Hickster Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 I would probally bring some pure terror to those little bastard some good ol' Charlotte County Justice! But thats just me, I mean If I would have found the Bastard that stole my tools, jacket and hat and lunch, I probally would have taken my Stone Mash hammer and busted the guys fingers, I cant stand theifs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ol'Hickster Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 I would probally bring some pure terror to those little bastard some good ol' Charlotte County Justice! But thats just me, I mean If I would have found the Bastard that stole my tools, jacket and hat and lunch, I probally would have taken my Stone Mash hammer and busted the guys fingers, I cant stand theifs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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