I remember when Max got out (Dad left the gate open!!). He was fairly easy to locate though, you could tell everyone who had seen him by the scared look on their face so I tracked him that way!!! Found him at the back door of an old man's house terrifying the life out of him. Not because he was being agressive Max was just standing there with his best love me face on but because of his looks and size the poor old man was so scared!!
Just read this, and phew! So glad you got Ripley back, it is all of our worst nightmares! I hope the experience doesn't affect her for too long. Give her a gentle hug from me.