Finding Spikey: Updates...
(last updated 17-12-2024, 8:00 pm)
With the lack of physical sightings, we are becoming increasingly concerned that someone has picked him up and is hiding him. We are simply struggling to believe that he is loose and roaming, as no-one has seen him.
So, to raise Spikey’s profile and the island’s awareness to our search, we are now offering a limited time only, reward of $10,000. This offer will expire on January 1st, 2025. There will be no questions asked, and a complete amnesty on anyone coming forward with Spikey, so long as he is returned safely. That is simply all we care about.
If you are suspicious that you have seen him, then please take a photograph, so that we can confirm his identity. Please be respectful to owners of other small dogs as they are out walking.
Needless to say, the reward is ONLY for Spikey, not just any small white dog!
Description
 Distinctive scar on left hip/ flank (this extends over to the right side) |  |
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 Blue and Orange Chevron collar |  Orange harness |
 |  Side view of orange harness and scar on left hip/ flank |
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Yellowish-Blonde/ Cream in colour (NOT pure white)
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Male and neutered (i.e. he cannot be bred)
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Small statured, weighs about 20 lbs
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He was wearing an orange harness when he went missing. He was also wearing a blue and orange chevon collar that also has an ID tag. (Note that he may not be wearing these any longer).
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Has a distinctive hairless, black scar on his left flank/ hip area that extends over his back onto the right flank.
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Initially shaved short on his sides, with longer hair on his head, tail and legs (mohawk cut), however now likely to be longer hair all over.
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Has a straight tail, which is often upright when he walks.
Timeline since disappearance...
Wednesday, November 13th
~ 2:30 pm:
Ran into the bushes between Selkirk Drive and Bimini Drive (opposite the junction of Lord’s Way and Selkirk Drive). Spikey was wearing an orange harness and a narrow, blue/orange chevron collar with an ID tag.
~ 3:00 pm:
Possible sighting of Spikey running up Selkirk Drive, back in the direction of Red Bay Church (unclear if turned down Lord's Way or not).
Thursday, November 14th
~ 7:00 am:
Strongly suspicious sighting of a wet, small dog, fitting Spikey’s description, outside the RBC (blue building) Bank, between Hurleys and Peanuts Gas Station. There is no CCTV footage to corroborate this sighting.
Saturday, November 16th
~ 1:00 pm:
Weakly suspicious sighting of a small dog on Shamrock Road next to Popeye’s in Red Bay, walking towards Prospect.
There is no CCTV footage to corroborate this sighting.
There have been NO definitive sightings of Spikey since this time. All other suspicious sighting have been investigated and found to be mistaken identities, or fake reports.
The Search so far...
Together with the assistance of hundreds of volunteers, we have carried out an extensive search of the local area and beyond. Boats and Kayaks have been used to sweep the canals of Grand harbour, Red Bay and Prospect. We have walked the streets, checked the grass verges and walked, waded and crawled through the mangroves throughout Red Bay. We have used thermal imaging drones to cover larges areas of deep mangrove swamp to check for Spikey and two sniffer dogs to follow Spikey’s scent. All these efforts have found no trace of Spikey’s whereabouts.
Cayman Drone Company
James Tucker with "Roger"
Alicia & Gabe Per with "Simba"
Cayman Drone Company
As part of our search we have been assisted by hundreds of individuals on foot and by car, exploring the whole of the island, especially focusing on the areas from Tropical Gardens to Patricks Island. Despite this we have had no genuine sightings of Spikey from his original location on Selkirk and Bimini drives.
We have been assisted with the use of thermal imaging drones, through the Cayman Drone Company.
We have been assisted by the amazing sniffer dogs "Roger", owned by James Tucker; and "Simba" owned by Alicia and Gabe Per.
To see the extent of the mangrove and canal searches carried out - click to expand the images...
Mangrove Search Areas
Canal Search Areas by kayak and boat
We just want him home...
More than 1,500 flyers have bee handed out of displayed throughout the island and drivers will be familiar with the many sandwich boards which are displayed throughout George Town, Red Bay and Prospect, with further signs in West Bay, Bodden Town and East End.
The search for Spikey has been published in the Cayman Compass on November 29th.
Now, the search continues with an increased effort of public awareness and engagement, in an effort to increase our eyes and ears in the community and hope that we can reach anyone who knows of his whereabouts.
We thank you all again for your help and kind words along the way.
Let's get Spikey home...