Ricky Gervais and Jonathan Ross help search for stolen Whippet, Manon

I mentioned this story a few days ago, but it seems that Manon the Whippet has still not been found. In desperation her owners have contacted Dogs Trust, asking us to spread the word about their beloved pup. Although they live in the Hampstead Heath area, it is possible Manon was stolen and is being 'hidden' outside London, so keep your eyes peeled wherever you are.

Local residents Ricky Gervais and Jonathan Ross are also involved with the search, both taking to the streets to look around and donating towards the reward fund.

If you have a blog or website and you can post the image above, please do so. A lost pet causes a great deal of worry and distress to any family, and we all sincerely hope Manon - who is microchipped - can be located soon.

If you have any information at all, please don't hesitate to call and help put some dedicated dog owners out of their misery.

Ricky Gervais in hunt for lost dog

Ricky Gervais is our hero today for stepping in to help a neighbour find their lost dog. The missing pup, a Whippet called Manon, was featured in Gervais' local paper.

Not only has he been scouring parks and gardens looking for the dog, he's also roped in local friends and residents including Jonathan Ross to help speed up the search.

I hope he's able to find Manon and reunite him with his owner, who must be worried sick. Here's hoping he's microchipped, too... (Manon, not Ricky - thanks, Andy!).

Don't forget to visit the Dogs Trust website for more information on what to do if you've lost your dog.

[via The Mirror]