DOG STOLEN FROM OWNERS REUNITES WITH FAMILY AFTER TWO YEARS
July 15, 2013 • At Home
Helen Woodward Animal Center Staff Celebrated this Special Union - FIDO was wagging with excitement to hear the story – you will be too!
Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. – Tuesday, July 9th, an adorable Chihuahua, stolen from his beloved family, finally found his way home again. The 2-year journey and approximate 131 mile trek to find them concluded Friday at Helen Woodward Animal Center when the 2.5 year-old pup reunited with Heather Adudeell (of Riverside, California) and three of her five children who couldn’t be more happy to see him.
Helen Woodward Animal Center staff members were introduced to the sweet-natured pup, named Jack, by an Indio-based rescue partner who had received the canine as an “owner turn-in.” The woman who surrendered the dog did not provide paperwork but did pay a surrender fee. A search by the rescue partner for a microchip uncovered an unregistered one and shortly thereafter, Jack was on his way to San Diego.
When Jack arrived at Helen Woodward Animal Center, staff was immediately smitten with his gentle nature. A full check-up concluded with the discovery of a second microchip and this one had a registered match! When Center staff contacted Heather Adudeell, they were informed that Jack (then named Scooter) had been stolen from the family by a neighbor’s boyfriend nearly 2 years prior. Devastated by the loss, the Adudeell’s had filed a police report at that time but, unable to track down an address for the perpetrator, the police did not pursue the issue.
Now Helen Woodward Animal Center is happy to announce that after two years, Jack/Scooter is finally going home. The lucky dog was united with his loving family this past, Friday, July 12th, 2013, at approximately 5:00pm. Both Chihuahua and humans are excited to restart their life together.
For more information about the Helen Woodward Animal Center, visit http://www.animalcenter.org/
