A DOG owner is appealing for help after her beloved pet went missing from her back garden in Dedham.

Effie, who is a Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross, escaped from the back garden with her brother Elmo by jumping a garden fence.

The pair, who are 18 months old, made their escape from the garden in Forge Street, Dedham, early last Thursday morning while chasing a cat.

Elmo was found by a passerby a short time afterwards on Long Road East in Dedham Heath with grazes and a serious injury to one paw.

The passerby took him to a vet before taking him home to owner Beverly Moore.

She said she was relieved but upset when she saw Elmo. “It was a huge relief to see him and have him back but he was shaking and he wasn’t himself. It was upsetting to see him in that state,” she said.

Elmo will recover from his injuries but his sister Effie is still missing.

Miss Moore said: “We’ve had parties out looking for her and around 30 posters have been put up around the village.

“Beagles belonging to a neighbour have been taking part in the search and we’ve even had a drone in the sky but it’s been six days now and so far there’s been no trace.

“We’ve been in touch with the police and all the vets in the area know that she is missing so hopefully someone comes forward soon.”

Anyone with any information is asked to call Miss Moore on 01206 322616.