Location: Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93304

It's been seven days exactly and the search for Ace continues. When a neighbor's windchime sounds my ears still prick thinking it might be his tags jingling. Everytime I open the door I I anticipate his wagging tail whipping anything in reach as he excitedly welcomes me home....only to be greeted with silence.

With each passing day not only do I grieve, but frustration and fears mount, especially with the lack of support from my immediate community in Southeast Bakersfield. Bob Price's 4/20 column "Attitudes Cause More Pain than Missing Pet" in the Californian highlighted some of the sources of these negative feelings.

You would think that the experience of losing a pet, a friend, would resonate with people everywhere, transcending any differences. Instead, this past week has taught me a lot about human nature and why dog -- not man -- is man's best friend.

Fortunately, the greyhound and general animal lovers community has been overwhelmingly supportive - outweighing the negativity I've faced and helping me keep faith in finding my furry friend...though I have to say, it's going to take awhile to restore my faith in my fellow man. I can't express how grateful I am for everyone's efforts, support and well wishes for my Ace and me.

Any one who knows me, knows that I don't do anything half arse and finding Ace will be no exception.

I hope everyone else will also continue to be on the look out for Ace.