The Search for Bridgett Goes Digital [VIDEO]

Although seven year-old husky, Bridgett has been missing since November of 2011, she is extremely hopeful that she will be reunited with her dog soon.

“One thing is clear in the business community of Acton is that they don’t want to put up any posters, anywhere, no matter how tasteful it is in their stores because they can get fined,” said Panek. “Most businesses refused to post signs. They felt for us but they said they really could not do this because it is against Town by-laws.”

According to Scott Mutch, Zoning Enforcement Officer, business owners can fill out a permit that will allow them have a temporary outdoor sign for 45 days out of the year.

“If a business wanted to come and get the permit for a temporary sign limited to 45 days out of  the year, they could do that,” said Mutch. “If they wanted to help this lady out then that’s fine but then they would not be permitted (if they used the full 45 days) to have another temporary sign this calendar year.”

• Click here for more information of Acton's sign laws.

CBS News interviewed Acton Board of Selectmen Chair, Mike Gowing, who said the town is currently looking into rewriting the by-law but was skeptical of how long someone missing a dog should be able to post a sign.

“That’s unreasonable at this point,” he says, “because considering that it was over the winter, this dog’s either been taken in by somebody, or it’s gone,” reported by CBS News.

Despite  hardships with posting signs around town, she has moved a lot of her efforts to new media. She has created a Facebook page, where she has interactive maps of where Bridgett was last spotted. She also said she received a tip from an Acton resident who saw the

“In fact one of the first contacts I had from Acton was from a woman who saw it on the Patch (Panek’s announcement about her missing dog),” said Panek. “She actually saw my dog in her backyard. She wasn't sure what the animal was until she saw Bridgett’s picture on the Patch.”

Bridgett was most recently spotted on Parker Street in Acton on Friday, March 9. Panek wants to make it clear to not approach Bridgett or call her name if you see her.

“If she feels hunted she’s going to take off,” said Panek. “I really am very hopeful. I think that she’ll be home soon."

If spotted, contact Patricia at 978-952-6869 (home) or 978-853-4087 (cell).