Chrissie Hynde appeals for help finding missing dog Nico in Colindale
The Pretenders frontwoman says she is 'absolutely heartbroken' after her five-year-old Jack Russell cross vanished near Silkstream Park
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Chrissie Hynde has issued an urgent appeal for help finding her missing dog, Nico, who vanished near Silkstream Park in Colindale over two weeks ago. The Pretenders frontwoman, 74, described the five-year-old Jack Russell cross as 'very dear' to her and said she is 'absolutely heartbroken' over the disappearance.
Hynde posted a photograph of Nico on Instagram on 12 September, asking followers across Great Britain for information. She described the dog as having a tan coat with white markings and wearing a black collar with a silver tag. The singer urged anyone who spots Nico not to chase her, as the dog may be nervous.
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Where and when Nico was last seen
Nico was last seen near the entrance to Silkstream Park in Colindale. The exact date of her disappearance is unclear, but Hynde said it occurred just over two weeks before her 11 September social media appeal. The park, located off Silkstream Road, is a frequented green space in the area.
In her Instagram post, Hynde expressed fears that Nico may have been taken by someone, injured in an accident, or is being kept by a person who has grown attached to her. She asked: 'Can anyone in Great Britain tell me of the whereabouts of my little dog Nico?'
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“Please, please, please if anyone has seen her at all, can you let me know?”
Chrissie Hynde, singer and Pretenders frontwoman
What residents can do
Hynde has asked anyone with information about Nico’s whereabouts to contact her directly. The singer did not specify how to report sightings, but her social media accounts remain active for messages. Residents who see a dog matching Nico’s description near Silkstream Park or elsewhere in Colindale are advised not to approach or chase her.
The dog’s collar carries a silver tag, which may help identify her if found. Hynde has not stated whether Nico is microchipped. Local animal shelters and veterinary practices have not reported receiving a dog matching Nico’s description, as confirmed by The Standard.
Who is Chrissie Hynde
Chrissie Hynde is the founder, lead vocalist and guitarist of the rock band Pretenders. Formed in 1978, the group has released multiple chart-topping albums and singles, including 'Brass in Pocket' and 'Don’t Get Me Wrong'. Hynde, originally from Ohio, has lived in London for decades and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005.
The current Pretenders line-up includes Hynde alongside drummers Martin Chambers and Kris Sonne, and guitarist James Walbourne. The band has no known performances or public appearances scheduled in Barnet in the coming weeks.
Questions this report answers
+When did Chrissie Hynde’s dog go missing?
Nico, Chrissie Hynde’s five-year-old Jack Russell cross, went missing over two weeks before 11 September. The exact date is unclear, but the dog was last seen near Silkstream Park in Colindale. Hynde posted an appeal for help on Instagram on 12 September.
+What does Nico look like?
Nico is a five-year-old Jack Russell cross with a tan coat and white markings. She was wearing a black collar with a silver tag when she went missing. Hynde shared a photograph of the dog on her Instagram account on 12 September.
+What should I do if I see Nico?
Chrissie Hynde has asked the public not to chase Nico if they spot her, as the dog may be nervous. Anyone who sees a dog matching Nico’s description should report the sighting to Hynde via her social media accounts. The dog was last seen near Silkstream Park in Colindale.
+Is there a reward for finding Nico?
Chrissie Hynde has not mentioned a reward for finding Nico in her social media appeals. She has asked for help locating the dog and urged anyone with information to contact her directly. The singer described herself as 'absolutely heartbroken' over the disappearance.
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