We’ve all been there, either as a kid or a mother. You’re out with your family, and after the lunch is finished or the errands are run, you jump back in the car to go home – except you’ve left something behind. That something is a much loved bear, or a snuggled-to-death bunny, and the hysteria that ensues last days.
This is exactly what happened to six-year-old, Owen, who left his best friend, Hobbes, behind at Tampa Bay International airport. Owen was distraught – his grandmother had handmade Hobbes to look exactly like the tiger from ‘Calvin and Hobbes’, and he loved him dearly.
Luckily for Owen, Hobbes was found safe and well – and not only that, he was taken on an adventure!
One kind operation manager found a lonely Hobbes in the terminal, and took him all around the airport, from the control tower to the tarmac, and was able to show Owen all the amazing pictures when he returned from his holiday.
The sweet photos from Hobbes’ “adventure” will make you smile”.
Unfortunately, the case of the ‘lost teddies’ is a common one, and with excited little hands and forgetful little brains, it can be easy to leave Mr Bear of Ms Snuggles behind. Thankfully, the helpful group at Lost Teddy Bear, on Twitter and Facebook, have created a way of reunited little ones with lost teddies, by posting ‘lost’ and ‘found’ ads online.
The service recently reconnected a little girl in Sydney and her fluffy lion, Roar, through twitter and is set to reconnect many more.
Well done, internet.
“Checking out the FAA Air Traffic Control Tower. Looks like a storm’s rolling in!”
“Mmmm … gelato at Carrabba’s. Blood orange sounds pretty good.”
“Just helping this guy deliver some luggage at the Marriott. Don’t mind me.”
“Broken toilet at Airside E? We’re on it!”
“How do they keep these planes so shiny and clean?”
“Hope my fur is non-flammable! Guess we’ll find out.”
“Hobbes plays Jenga at the USO office at Tampa International.”
“Hobbes works out in the gym for employees at TIA.”
“Helping out at the help desk!”
“At last, Owen returns for me and I get to show him what I’ve been up to for the last five days. I had so much fun at TPA. Can’t wait to come back!”
Grey well loved bunny found at Birmingham Airport UK. Want to find his owner!
@lostteddybear @SW_Trains Ellie has a trip to the seaside. Still looking for lost family #lostellie #findellieshome
Oh no!! Spotted in subway at Knock #findteddyshome
Found this little fella on my way to work this morning at Newcastle railway station. Please help reunite him with his owner.
I spent the weekend at the Museum of Natural History. If you’re looking for me I am OK. #Halifax DM us #foundbunny
Waiting, waiting… Lost your teddy? This cute little guy is outside!
Can you help us reunite this little guy with his rightful owner? Found today at Danbury Country Park. As you can see he has been out exploring the park with the Rangers. We are taking excellent care of him, but he needs to be back with his little person. If you recognise this bear please get in touch!
@lostteddybear found this little rabbit in Calderstones Park, Liverpool. It’s now in the Reader cafe. #lostteddy
Lost and needs a home in Crouch End!
Bedraggled jellycat bunny found just up from the beach at lulworth cove beach… Has a necklace on. We’re looking after him until he’s reunited:(
@lostteddybear @BearsLost I was found in Luton Dunstable area on 23.3.15. I am safe and waiting for my family to come
@FGW lost monkey on Paddington to Great Malvern service. Now waiting at Worcester for my owner to collect me x
Dog was found n the pub on Satuday afternoon. We believe he belongs to a little girl but we have no way of contacting the family. He is obviously very loved and we know what an important job cuddly toys do so we are looking after him very carefully and giving him lots of cuddles so that he doesn’t feel too homesick. If he belongs to you then just give the pub a ring or pop over and pick him up, we open at middy everyday.
This guy was found on our 14:13 from Paignton to London Paddington. We really want to reunite him with his owner. He’s currently with our train manager.
A child lost this cute bunny … @lostteddybear
This handsome fellow was found near Tiger Airways. He’s safe and warm in the Control Tower. Is he yours?
No luck in my search this morning. RT if you can, hopefully my keeper will recognise me
