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The Daily Outrage: Theft of Chihuahua from S.F. animal shelter denies adoption opportunity


Examiner Editorial
January 28, 2009

WHO: Unknown dognapper

WHAT: A 3-month-old golden brindle Chihuahua with white markings was stolen Friday from an animal shelter in The City. Two men were captured on surveillance cameras entering the locked area where the dog was kept, but shelter officials are still trying to figure out how they gained access.

WHY IT HAPPENED: Tiny dogs such as the Chihuahua pup can go for $300 to $500 on Craigslist.org, according to shelter officials.

WHY IT’S A BAD IDEA: The dog was available for adoption the day after it was kidnapped, and would have been offered to a properly screened new home for about $107. Officials now fear it could face cruelty or improper care at the hands of its kidnappers or new owners.

WHAT’S BEING DONE ABOUT IT: Anyone with any information about the incident should call Animal Care and Control’s emergency hot line at (415) 554-9000.



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SisJudy

Jan 27, 2009

Oh Dear Lord, please do not let anything happen to this little Chihuahua. If anyone know's anything about this please call the people and let them know where he/she is living and prayfully not in the hands of the bad dog people who would use it to train the pit bull's or etc to kill it. We have 2 Chi's and it would kill me to see anything happen to them. We are praying for the safety of this pup.How can anyone hurt any animal. Please let us know out here in America if you find or not find this precious dog.

 

SisJudy

Jan 27, 2009

Oh Dear Lord, please do not let anything happen to this little Chihuahua. If anyone know's anything about this please call the people and let them know where he/she is living and prayfully not in the hands of the bad dog people who would use it to train the pit bull's or etc to kill it. We have 2 Chi's and it would kill me to see anything happen to them. We are praying for the safety of this pup.How can anyone hurt any animal. Please let us know out here in America if you find or not find this precious dog.

 

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