Stalking Dog graces the weir at Palmers Brewery, Bridport but is set to return to its creator, renowned artist Greta Berlin, in April 2025.
The sculpture needs recasting and to do so will cost about £6,000.
The Stalking Dog has become a town landmark, and many will miss its presence.
Curator of the sculpture trail, Cleo Evans, said: “Sadly, Stalking Dog is on its last legs and needs recasting. If there is enough public interest to keep the sculpture, I will launch a crowdfunding campaign to raise £6,000 to fund this.
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“This is our last chance for Bridport to keep Stalking Dog, and it would be fantastic to be able to raise the necessary funds so it can be recast in resin and become a permanent fixture in our lovely town.”
Bridport-based and Royal College-trained artist Isla Chaney helped instigate the idea of a sculpture trail in 2019 by placing some of her work in public spaces. The concept was taken up by the town council, with support from the Arts Development Company, and features various sculptures dotted along the town’s scenic Green Walking route.
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You will find works by Isla Chaney, Greta Berlin, Brendon Murless, Vik Westaway, Carrie Mason and Isla Chaney in the green spaces surrounding the town at sites including Asker Meadows, Plottingham Field, Riverside Gardens, Borough Gardens and the Millennium Green.
In 2023, the public voted the Stalking Dog the most popular artwork in the Bridport Sculpture Trail. It came out as a resounding winner, with 65 per cent of respondents selecting it as their favourite.
To honour the recognition, the sculpture was illuminated throughout December 2023, giving the dog at atmospheric glow and adding some festive magic to the town.
