In an unbelievable tale of survival and determination, a white livestock dog named Taylor has been on the run for nearly a month—and now, the community is rallying to bring her home. Taylor has traveled more than 100 miles and was last seen around 6 p.m. yesterday in a cornfield near Swedesburg.
Taylor has developed a pattern of nighttime travel and rests in the early evening—typically between 6 and 8 p.m.
A huge shoutout goes to the Mount Pleasant Police Department and the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, who have stepped up and assisted in the effort to rescue Taylor. Out of all law enforcement agencies contacted between Eddyville and Mount Pleasant, they are the only departments to actively attempt to help bring her to safety.
Volunteers tracking Taylor say she’s smart and determined, but they’re struggling to keep up as she continues to travel far from home. Previous sightings have come from Lockridge, Fairfield, and Agency, Iowa.
Residents in the Swedesburg area and along HWY 218 north from Mt. Pleasant are urged to keep an eye out. If you spot Taylor, please don’t chase her. Instead, try to contain her in a fenced yard, garage, or shed and call or text 641-226-7524 immediately. Taylor has not been harmful to animals, livestock, or people but is extremely skittish.
That number again: 641-226-7524.
Please share this alert with anyone along Taylor’s possible path. With the community’s help, we remain hopeful she’ll be brought home safely.
