So terribly sorry!
Unfortunately, dogs get loose, no matter how vigilant you are. The feeling is sickening. My dog, that I recently had to be put down, had gotten away from me, about 7 years ago. To this day I get nauseated, just thinking about it. I would walk them down, on their leases to a cul-de-sac , take them off their leashes and play fetch. Never had a problem, until one day, I turned around and Grunt was gone. PANIC! Called for him and nothing. Being relatively close to 30A, my fear was he had gone to the beach, in which, he would have had to cross the road. I walked to the corner at 30A and just waited, afraid if I called for him he would just come running hairy(?)scary, not knowing how to stop and look both ways. Well, my worst fear came true, here he came barreling down a drive. Saw him come a running and a van, driving entierly too fast. He made it, but, I know the van clipped his tail. I threw up and he was completely thrilled with his adventure.
I will admit , Baxter and Ellie are not chipped, but they do have harnesses with both rabies and tags made at walmart, in addition to the precious embroidered collors with names and numbers.
I love my dogs and I know you do, as well and hope he his returned to you soon!
Prayers,
Ann