Police seek litter of pilfered puppies

Puppies could be in danger if not found soon

MIAMI ā€“ A dog owner is asking the public for help after two litters of puppies were stolen from his Miami home on Northwest 47th Terrace on New Year's Eve.

The dogs' father was also taken during the theft, but their mother was left behind. If not found soon, the puppies could be in danger.

The puppies are so young - one litter is two weeks old, the other three weeks old -- they are living off their mother's milk which provides them with the nutrition and antibodies they need to survive. They are also not yet vaccinated. A total of 15 puppies were stolen, stuffed into a pillow case and stolen from the home in the dark of night.

The dogs that were taken are French bull dogs. Their father is a prizewinning dog -- El Che -- who has won several awards in the United States and Mexico.

The owner says he is devastated and that the mother of the younger puppies cries because she misses them.

The dogs, worth an estimated $30,000, are not only beloved pets, but also the family's livelihood.

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El Che, a prizewinning French bull dog is missing, along with 15 puppies he fathered.


About the Authors:

Liane Morejon is an Emmy-winning reporter who joined the Local 10 News family in January 2010. Born and raised in Coral Gables, Liane has a unique perspective on covering news in her own backyard.