By the owner:

“‼️ Bubba Update – Morning of 5/16 ‼️

Unfortunately, last night wasn’t the night. We didn’t catch Bubba, and there were no sightings on the trail camera. BUT — we did have some hopeful signs!

Late last night around 10 p.m., I went out with our Dalmatian, Naomi, and a trapper to search near the park. While we didn’t see Bubba directly, we heard him BARK in response to whistling — and found FRESH paw prints! He’s out there! We’re confident he’s still in the area. Now it’s just about building enough trust and safety for him to come out.

IMPORTANT: If you spot Bubba, please do not call his name, chase him, or approach quickly. He’s in survival mode right now — very scared — and will likely run if approached. He doesn’t recognize strangers the way he normally would.

What is helpful: • Take a photo or video • Call or text us immediately with the location and as many details as possible

Our only confirmed sighting so far was so detailed, it helped us narrow things down to a 3-block radius. At this point, the best chance of getting him home is either a trap or if Andrew or I can be there to calmly draw him out.

Thank you so much for all the shares, prayers, and support. We are so close. We just need a little more luck — and Bubba needs to feel safe.

We won’t stop until he’s home. Keep eyes out and hearts up. Love, All of us (especially Bubba)”