The dogs were removed from the Petland Webster facility. The thief was caught by a surveillance camera running around the store, opening doors and grabbing puppies to put them in a backpack.
While the suspect was fleeing the pet store, Dulce, the Boston terrier, got out of the bag and ran back to the store, only to be found hidden 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 manager Kristen Andrews. “My immediate reaction – they took these puppies, these are my babies. So you’re playing with my babies.”
The French bulldog is valued at about $ 9,400 and the English bulldog at more than $ 10,000.
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“At Petland Webster, we are truly shocked and saddened by the news that three of our beloved puppies have been taken from us,” said an official company statement. “These three puppies were ready to be taken home by a loving family.”
French bulldogs have commonly become targets for thieves. Perhaps the most well-known French bulldog theft case occurred when two of Lady Gaga’s dogs were stolen after strangers shot her dog walker in the chest.
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Store owners and employees are cooperating with the authorities. They are asking the public for any help or information that can help bring the puppies back safely.
Any information or tips about the whereabouts of the puppies should be sent to Webster’s police. Its main number is listed as 281-332-2426.
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