He has been seen several times in the last year, often recognized too late and wandering up and down the desert outside Tuscon, Arizona. The hope of catching him stayed alive as he does keep getting reported ... so at least it was clear he was still out there.Now, as 2008 winds to a close, with 15 months on the lamb, Corbin could be just days away from getting back on the couch where he belongs.
The story is a bit confusing but as far as I can gather, Corbin is now travelling with some 'desert gypsies' and their band of desert mutts. A woman and friends were riding in the desert and came upon a 'nomad' camp, they noted 5 dogs; 4 mutts and 1 dog who did not appear to belong. He was big, so huge in fact they did not want to dismount, and was barking at them. He was a deep rich golden color and was clearly a stand out. They acclimated him to the horses and eventually managed to approach the dog, discovering that he was extremely well trained.The woman mentioned this to an aquaintance who knew of the missing Ridgeback and was shown a photo of Corbin. She could not swear it but felt very strongly that it was the same dog. No mention of the ridge. There are plans to head out and confirm his identity, on the sly, because I suspect there is a fear the gypsies will disappear if they think the dog is either worth something or will be 'stolen' from them.
Erin, Corbin and Halo's breeder, is working with the people in Arizona to confirm the identity of the dog. Corbin's registered name is Am. Ch. Aegis Beg, Borrow, And Deal and as it turns out he may have to live up to his name to ensure his safe return.Stay tuned for the exciting conclusion! All our positive thoughts and hopes go out to Corbin, that it IS him, that he WILL be home soon, and that 2009 will start with an incredible bang.
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