The dogs were taken from the Petland Webster facility. The thief was caught on a security camera running through the store, opening doors and grabbing puppies to put them in a duffel bag.
As the suspect fled the pet store, Dulce, the Boston Terrier, jumped out of the bag and ran back to the store, and was later found hiding in a back room. Milo, the French bulldog, and Rusty, the English bulldog, were stolen.
“I have a personal connection with all of these dogs,” said sales manager Kristen Andrews. ‘My immediate reaction – they took these puppies, they are my babies. So you mess with my babies. ‘
The French bulldog is reportedly valued at around $ 9,400 and the English bulldog is said to be worth more than $ 10,000.
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“At Petland Webster, we are really shocked and saddened by the news that three of our beloved puppies have been taken away from us today,” the company said. “These three puppies were ready to be brought home by a loving family.”
French bulldogs have often become the target of thieves. Perhaps the most notable case of French bulldog theft occurred when two of Lady Gaga’s dogs were stolen after unknown attackers shot her dog walker in the chest.
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Store owners and employees work with the authorities. They ask the public for help or information that can help return the puppies safely.
Any information or tips regarding the puppy’s whereabouts should be sent to Webster Police. Their main number is 281-332-2426.
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