Owners overjoyed as beloved dogs returned home after missing for a month
THE relieved owners of a stolen dog and a puppy are celebrating the return of their beloved pets
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THE relieved owners of a dog and a puppy, which were stolen from their house almost a month ago, are celebrating the return of their beloved pets who were found safe on Friday.
The Leddra family in Alice Springs went to great lengths to look for their English staffy and brindle bull mastiff cross puppy, Rocky and Rumble, after they went missing from their padlocked yard in East Side on Tuesday, January 19.
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The dogs were reported as stolen to police, rangers, the shelter and vets and have been found more than three weeks later.
It is unknown at this stage where the dogs were located.
Owner Stacey Leddra said the family were grateful for everyone’s help, including NT Police, after the community pitched in to keep an eye out for the dogs.
“Not sure who had the biggest smile, maybe all of us,” she said.
“To all of the wonderful people of Alice Springs and those of you afar, our family and friends, and all our new friends, we send massive thanks for everything you have all done these past weeks.
“Without a doubt, every single contribution has resulted in Rocky and Rumble coming home.
“Every bit of support, hard work and encouragement from you, has given us the determination to not give up.
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“In the end, it was some outstanding work by the police who solved the crime because they didn’t give up on us.
“We truly thank everyone who reached out with any piece of information and advice.”
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