Community rallies to find missing springer-spaniel in Manotick

A search is underway in Manotick Ont., for Bentley, a four-year-old springer-spaniel dog, which was last seen near the south side of the towns island, near the curling club on Sunday. (Tyler Fleming/ CTV News Ottawa)

A search is underway in Manotick Ont., for Bentley, a four-year-old springer-spaniel dog, which was last seen near the south side of the towns island, near the curling club on Sunday.

The white and brown dog broke free from his collar on Saturday, around 10 a.m. on Main Street and since, has been spotted only a few times.

Bentley is microchipped but is not wearing a collar, and owner Misty Giroux, describes him as timid but friendly and non-aggressive.

Giroux is urging anyone who sees Bentley to report sightings to the Facebook group “Manotick Neighbours helping Neighbours." The owner notes that the lost dog may respond to treats or food.

Despite challenging terrain in some areas, community members have shown an outpouring of support. Volunteers have been canvassing neighbourhoods, hanging posters and calling out to Bentley in hopes he might emerge from hiding. A drone search was conducted on Sunday near the Prince of Wales and Bankfield area, though the heavy woodland made spotting the dog difficult.

The most recent sighting was unconfirmed and reported Sunday morning near Prince of Wales and Bankfield. A professional dog tracking team will likely begin its search on Wednesday.

More to come