A FAMILY is desperate to find their missing dog before her fifth birthday this month.

Trixie the Beagle disappeared last week while on a walk near her home in Roydon.

Her owner Judy Giltrow, 58 has put up posters in Epping, believing she could be in the area.

She said: “I was out walking her in between Epping and Roydon and she pulled away and that was the last I saw of her. She went into some woodland and she was really excited and I couldn't get her back.

"It's devastating. We don't know where she is and my worst fear is that she has been caught up somewhere. But she could have been taken and that might be why we haven't heard anything.”

Judy and her family are now hoping that Trixie will come home in time for her birthday.

They are offering a reward for her safe return.

If you have seen Trixie contact Mrs Giltrow on 07929458581 or 01279792149.