A DOG that went missing from its beloved owner's Gorleston home was found with help from the Mercury.

The five year old staff, which answers to the name of Pooch, went missing from the Magdelen estate area at around 7.30am on Thursday.

Friends of owner Carlie Whittle contacted the Mercury for help in tracing the pet and readers, who saw the story online and through our Facebook page, joined the search and shared Pooch's picture.

The black and white dog was found just a few hours later on Friday. Carlie wished to thank everyone who had helped track Pooch down.