Bridgewater Family Dog Still Missing 6 Days Later

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — A Bridgewater family is pleading with the community to keep an eye out for their beloved dog.

As of Friday, Bear has been missing for six days.

"Our kids come back from vacation tomorrow and we have to find him before then," said Lisa Folkerts who fought to hold back tears.

Folkerts stressed that if anyone spots Bear to "please do NOT chase him" and instead try to take a picture. Then call or text Folkerts at 570-369-2005 with the photo and as many details as possible.

"As many specific details of about the dog such as what direction he was walking, what time, street," said Folkerts. "We don't have any leads."

It was the second day of the family's vacation when Bear, a two-year-old black Labradoodle, went missing.

Bear was being walked by a dog sitter in the Martinsville area near the Bernards Township border when he went missing on Sunday at 7:30 p.m.

"He saw a fox, bolted, and ripped the lease right out of her hand," said Folkerts, who lives in the Bradley Gardens section of Bridgewater.

Folkerts said she has received calls with tips but they were all false sightings.

She is just pleading with the community to keep an eye out for their family dog.

To report a sighting call or text Folkert at 570-369-2005.

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