The dogs were taken from the Petland Webster facility. The thief was caught by the surveillance camera running through the store, opening the doors and grabbing the chicks to wrap them in a duffle bag.
While the suspect was fleeing the pet store, Dulce, the Boston terrier, got out of his 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 relationship with all these dogs,” said sales director Kristen Andrews. “My immediate reaction – they took these puppies, these are my babies. So you’re messing with my babies.”
The French bulldog is said to be valued at about $ 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 today’s news that three of our beloved puppies have been taken from us,” a company statement said. “These three chicks were ready to be taken home by a loving family.”
French bulldogs have become commonly targeted by thieves. Perhaps the highest case of French bulldog theft occurred when two of Lady Gaga’s dogs were stolen after unknown assailants shot her in the chest.
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Store owners and employees cooperate with the authorities. They ask the public for any help or information that could help bring the chicks back safely.
Any information or advice about where the puppies are should be sent to Webster Police. Their main number is listed as 281-332-2426.
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