A FAMILY has been left distraught after its pet dogs were stolen from the garden of a home in Great Bromley.

Two Jack Russell terriers were taken after someone entered the back garden of the property in Harwich Road, Great Bromley.

One of the dogs, called Jack, was later found abandoned, wandering the streets near Colchester

Penny, who is brown and white and aged 18 months, is still missing. She was named because of a tan circle of hair on her right flank.

Investigating Officer, PC Dan Heard, said the owners have young children who are all deeply upset by the incident.

He said: “We would urge anyone who saw people acting suspiciously near the main road going through Great Bromley to get in touch.”

The pets were taken at about 8pm on Thursday….. story taken from the Harwich and Manningtree Standard.. read full story… http://www.harwichandmanningtreestandard.co.uk/news/9259344.Pet_dog_stolen_from_garden/?ref=rss

(Memphis 8/22/2011) When a Raleigh woman held a yard sale over the weekend she didn’t know some visitors would think it was “free for all.”

Not only did some bargain hunters walk off without paying, but she believes they also left the family dog.

“I’ve had her for five years,” said Jacqueline Reed.

Reed says she realized her dog, Bianca was missing after she ran after a customers who picked up some items, but didn’t pay.

“She was loading the stuff and we just told her you didn’t pay us. She said oh, I paid somebody. We said no you did not pay us,” said Reed.

She says the woman finally paid and left with her family, but believes she also drove off with her dog.

She says she even saw a man in the vehicle holding down her pet.

“I thought he was intoxicated cause he was slumped over. Either he was holding her down or he was holding her with his foot,” said Reed.

She said just minutes earlier their children had been playing with the dog. She says she never imagined anyone would just walk off with Bianca.

“Not only did you try to take my stuff you took my dog, too? You gonna take my dog too,” said Reed.

Last month we told you about a 10-year-old-boy who had a puppy stolen from his back yard in the Berclair area.

His family believes whoever took the dog planned to sell it.

Reed is afraid the same thing is going to happen to her Bichon Frise and is asking for the public’s help.

“If you lurky about buying a dog look into it before you purchase a dog because these dogs are designer dogs they are expensive. nobody is going to just sell a dog,” said Reed.

Reed says while the ordeal has shaken her faith in humanity, she’s now relying on strangers to bring her dog home.

Reed says the family of four left in a tan or beige..newer, Chevy SUV.

I you know anything about the dog call 901-303-9353…. story taken from … News Channel 3 Memphis… read story, see video of dog… http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-dog-stolen-story,0,7997703.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wreg-news+%28WREG+-+News%29

BEN AVON, Pa. — Authorities said a Ben Avon woman responsible for fostering a service dog for special-needs children reported the animal missing and kept it for herself instead.

Police said they learned the dog, named Christmas, had been taken after Elizabeth Flaherty took the animal to the vet for an exam last month.

Investigators said Flaherty fled after Dr. Ken Fisher’s office checked the dog’s microchip and learned it had been reported stolen a year ago by 4 Paws For Ability. The Ohio-based group trains service dogs.

While Fisher was on the phone with the original owner, Flaherty took the dog, ran outside and down the street, police said.

“This is something that never happened to us before. So, obviously, we were pretty surprised by it,” said Fisher.

Flaherty was arrested Friday on theft charges.

Authorities said they’re still searching for the $20,000 dog… story taken from… wpxi.com… read full story… http://www.wpxi.com/news/28579605/detail.html

ATLANTA — A Grant Park couple spent Tuesday posting flyers around their neighborhood desperately seeking help in finding their small dog, Socks, a terrier mix.

Josh and Allison received a call from their security company around 5pm on Monday alerting them their alarm system tripped.

“When I got home police officers were there.  They told me that our door had been kicked in and electronics were missing from the home, but our dog was okay.  That’s when I panicked,” Allison said.

That’s because Allison and Josh have two dogs.  While the thieves picked up Socks in his crate and carried him away they left a small poodle mix named Boots, also in a carrier.

Both of their pets are rescue dogs of no monetary value, so the couple wonders why the burglars took Socks.

Neighbors of Allison and Josh are helping to spread the word about Socks and offering a reward for the dog’s safe return.

“We just want to know she’s okay.  She had a good home and a companion who misses her very much.  We do too,” said Josh… Story taken from… 11alive.com… read story, see video of Socks… http://www.11alive.com/rss/article/194484/3/Heartless-Burglars-Swipe-Family-Dog

Melbourne, Australia.  A homeless man has been reunited with his much loved Wolfhound, Hooch, after he was stolen outside a Hungry Jack’s outlet in Melbourne recently.

Hooch was spotted with the thief under a railbridge, by a man taking  his dog for a walk this morning, who contacted the police. Action was swift, with Hooch recovered and the thief taken into custody.

Hooch’s owner is delighted, and they are looking forward to spending a happy Christmas together.  Read story… http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/homeless-man-reunited-with-stolen-dog-20101220-192hr.html?from=age_sb

Pensioner Ron Gabbott can’t believe callous thieves snatched his beloved Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Megs, from outside  a city bank. Ron had tied Megs up outside the bank, as usual, and returned to find her gone.

Police said that they were studying the CCTV footage which shows two people taking Megs.  Ron has made an emotional plea for the return of Megs, who he had gotten from a rescue centre 16 months ago.  Read more… http://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/news/local/dog_theft_upset_1_2724954

UK. The theft of Maharishi, a miniature French Bulldog, worth an astounding 2500 pounds, was captured on video as they called to the friendly dog, opened the gate and snatched the hapless pup from the front yard.

The owners are appealing to the public in hope that somebody may recognise the thieves.  Read more….

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/north-east-news/evening-chronicle-news/2010/09/04/thieves-snatch-pet-dog-from-durham-owner-s-drive-72703-27201558/