Duke
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CASE CLOSED - DUKE RECOVERED
Duke was recovered on April 11, 2026 after 12 days, 23 hours. He is safe and has been reunited with his owner. Thank you to everyone who shared, reported, and kept watch.
Case Details
Date Missing
March 29, 2026
Time Missing
10:30 AM
Last Known Location
1000 block of Hull Rd, Whipple, OH
Last Seen Corridor
Dalzell Rd to Germantown Rd, Whipple, OH
Breed
Mixed Breed
Color
Tan and Black
Gender / Age
Male, 10 Years Old
Altered
Neutered
Collar
None
Microchip
No
Area Type
Mixed Residential and Wooded
Primary Residence
Southside Parkersburg, WV
Recovery Location
Newport area, OH -- recovered April 11, 2026 after a community member spotted him in her yard and reported the sighting
Behavior and Temperament
Duke is a 10-year-old male mixed breed, tan and black, medium build. He went missing on March 29, 2026 after getting out of a temporary care location near the 1000 block of Hull Rd in Whipple, OH. Duke is not local to Washington County and is not familiar with the area, which makes recovery more complex.
Duke is not friendly toward people or other animals. He will not approach strangers and is likely to flee any direct contact attempt. Do not call out to him, approach him, or attempt to corner him. Dogs with this temperament typically establish a survival range and will relocate if pressured. Sighting reports with exact location and direction of travel are the most valuable tool in this search.
Case Updates
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April 11, 2026 · 9:30 AM
CASE CLOSED. Duke has been recovered. A community member who had been seeing Duke in her yard over the past several days reached out after spotting our post and making the connection. She had been feeding him and he had been staying in the area. The owner was immediately notified, drove to the location, and was able to catch him. Duke was recovered with a slight limp and transported to the vet for evaluation. He is safe and home with his owner. Remmy, his companion who went missing alongside him, was recovered on April 2. Both dogs are safe. This case is closed with a successful outcome thanks to a community that kept sharing and stayed alert.
April 8, 2026 · 8:00 AM
Ten days since Duke went missing. No confirmed sightings and no tips received. PSA Mid-Ohio Valley continues to actively monitor this case. If you are in the Whipple, Newport, or Reno area and see a medium tan and black mixed breed moving through, please report immediately.
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April 5, 2026 · 6:00 PM
One week in with no confirmed sightings or tips. Duke's exact location is unknown at this time. He may still be in the Whipple corridor or may have traveled toward the Newport or Reno area. All incoming reports continue to be reviewed. Community is encouraged to keep sharing the flyer and post.
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April 2, 2026 · 10:15 AM
Duke's companion Remmy, a large Australian Shepherd who went missing alongside him on March 29, was recovered safely this morning near the intersection of Pawpaw Creek Rd and Germantown Rd in Whipple, OH after 4 days out. Duke was not with Remmy at the time of recovery and remains missing. Search focus remains on the Dalzell Rd to Germantown Rd corridor.
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March 30, 2026 · Morning
Additional information confirmed: Duke and Remmy are not local to the Whipple area. Their primary residence is Southside Parkersburg, WV. They had been at the Whipple location for less than 12 hours before getting out. Between 10:30 AM and approximately noon on March 29, they traveled an estimated 2 miles. Humane traps are on standby and ready to deploy if sightings establish a pattern or location.
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March 29, 2026 · 4:30 PM
Case opened. Duke last seen at 10:30 AM on March 29, 2026 near the 1000 block of Hull Rd, Whipple, OH. Missing alongside companion Remmy, a large Australian Shepherd. Last reported in the area between Dalzell Rd and Germantown Rd. Facebook post published. Flyers in production. PSA Mid-Ohio Valley actively monitoring.
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