Stolen golden , Ottawa

[Frenchy]

Our rescue got this e-mail , I had to edit some infos so if anyone knows anything about this , please pm me.

Our family dog (and my husband's hunting dog) was stolen from our yard January 22nd, just south of Ottawa. The thief pulled into our driveway, cut the fence, leashed our dog and drove away. My neighbour got a plate number, description of the vehicle and the person. Unfortunately the plate was also stolen so it lead us nowhere. Below are all the details we have and pictures of our dog. He is a 2-year golden retriever (red in color) that responds to the name Tuuka. Any help you can give us would be GREATLY appreciated or if you can lead us in a direction. Our dog's blood line has been in our family for years so it is the loss of a family member which has devastated us.

Here is the information that we have:

Male Golden Retriever (red in color)
Approx 65 lbs 2 years old
Answers to Tuuka



Many Thanks

[pbpatti]

Please bring Tuuka home, his mom & dad are frantic. I so hope that he is found soon and no lasting injuries or traumaspbp

[Ford Girl]

Oh no! and for his safe return. How aweful. If there is any way we can help from here, let us know...

[Frenchy]

Some sick people out there I tell you :sad:

[Luba]

He's beautiful I hope he is safe and someone has a keen eye on remembering his picture, to find him. Also hope he's altered so nobody uses him for breeding purposes.

That's an awful lot of trouble to go to for someone to take the dog. Maybe someone who knows the dogs ability in hunting and wanted him for that purpose themself if he's a good hunting dog?

[rainbow]

Tuuka is gorgeous and I hope he is re-united with his family soon.

Is he neutered?

[growler~GateKeeper]

for the quick & safe return of Tukka

[CearaQC]

OMG that's terrible!!

The nerve of some people, always looking for selfish gain.

I don't mean to pick, but why was the dog outside unattended? I understand it was in a fenced area, but....

They should contact CBC radio in their area and get this on the air!

[SARAH]

Originally Posted by CearaQC

OMG that's terrible!!

The nerve of some people, always looking for selfish gain.

I don't mean to pick, but why was the dog outside unattended? I understand it was in a fenced area, but....

They should contact CBC radio in their area and get this on the air!

Well, when my dogs go outside for a toilet-need ( ) I'm not out there with them, and sometimes they stay outside for half an hour now in the winter, longer when it's warm. I don't think most people stand guard over their dog when it's safely inside their fenced yard.

But you can wonder at where some people get off stealing someone's pet in it's own garden where it feels safe. Why though, did this dog not bark when a stranger approached? Mine would have yelled their heads off as he approached (and the truck) and also had someone come on foot.

[CearaQC]

I don't stay out with my dogs either when it's really cold, but I'm there at a window, watching every move.

Well I guess it's a golden for ya... must be well socialized and friendly to all strangers.

[Luba]

Well the dog may have barked, which alerted the neighbour who took the licence plate down BUT if the dogs family wasn't home and he was outside then???

[SARAH]

Hmmm, that I would never dare do. Leave the dogs outside with no one home?

I don't leave them tied outside a store while I'm inside either. If I need something, I go without them, if I have them, I take them home first and go back.

[diandpat]

I am on a Golden list and below is a direct quote from the email we received:


"The thief pulled into our driveway, cut the fence, leashed our dog and drove away"

When the thieves are blatant enough to cut through a fence I think that there is not a lot we can do to protect ourselves. I know my golden would not have barked and would get in a car (if treats were involved!) and my terrier would have had a fit the whole time. Depends on the dog, I suppose.

I hope the dog was neutered and I really really hope he is found safe. This must be unbearable, as it would be for anyone whose furkid is not safe at home.

[Frenchy]

Originally Posted by rainbow

Is he neutered?

Don't know , but I hope so !

Originally Posted by CearaQC

I don't stay out with my dogs either when it's really cold, but I'm there at a window, watching every move.

Me too.

[rainbow]

I so hope he was neutered too.

Since he was so boldly stolen by someone cutting through the chain link fence then it seems it would be either by someone who knew he was intact and wanted him for breeding purposes or by some crackhead that saw a beautiful dog he could sell easily. :sad:

[BusterBoo]

The family has gone to the media with the theft of Tuuka......

http://www.ottawasun.com/News/Ottawa...97329-sun.html

[clm]

Even in the freezing cold, most of the time we're out with the dogs. If they're just running out for a quick pee, I'll watch from the window, but most of the time either hubby or I are out with them. Baxter won't stay out longer than a quick pee unless one of us is out there. Bentley would, but he's the little monster that you have to keep an eye on. He loves taking the solar lights apart and tearing apart shrubs unless you're out there with him.

I sure hope they get their dog back. I would just be sick if anything like that happened to me.

Cindy

[t.pettet]

Isn't it sad that the decline of society (drug trade) and the lack of morality has pet owners constantly on guard against the theft of their pets from their own vehicles and even their homes. I never even leave them in my locked car anymore, not even for a second and even though they're in a fenced yard I have to constantly check that they're ok. Hope this dog is found but he was left in a susceptible situation.

[snoopymjm]

I will be praying for the safe return of your precious Tuuka. Keep his disappearance in the public view. Don't give up!

[Sunrisehaven]

Hello Everyone

I would like to give you all some good News. I am Sure Tuukas family will also be emailing everyone to let them know. Tuuka is in the process of being reunited with his owner.

To explain how i know this We are a small rescue based out of the Dundas area but we take in Dogs from all over ontario. We were asked to take in a golden by another "rescue". This rescue asked us a week ago. At that time we couldnt but said wait we will work on finding room. This rescue asked us to pick up a dog out of Our Local Animal control for them yesterday which we did. We met this "rescue" last nite and they brought Tuuka(they had him named as Godfrey) And we gave them the dog from animal control. The girl who transported Tuuka said something strange to us saying this guy hit 2nd page of the ottawa sun. So we said our good byes and we went inside. Well i was checking online thinking maybe they found the dog frozen or something, Only to find out that the dog was stolen. This "rescuer" when confronted said we do it all the time up here. They dont like how this owner keeps his dog. But the "rescuer" also it seems to have been stalking this family as they knew the peoples routines and had to cut through chain link fence and break into the privacy fence kennel run the dog was in. They claim the dog was neglected and covered in Poop and skinny. I can tell you as the dog is still here(owner is on his way from ottawa) This dog is in perfect health and there is nothing wrong with this dog. Frenchy if you would like to contact me privately i am more then willing to give you the info on this "rescue" There might be charges pending. The owner has asked me to speak to the police and give them my statements.

[BusterBoo]

That is such great news!

Finally, a happy ending....

[Frenchy]

omg omg ! I am so happy ! And I must say , very surprised ! But very happy.

[Frenchy]

Sunrisehaven , I can't pm you because you're a new member and don't have enough posts yet. You may want to post a couple of pictures of your pets in the picture thread and then I will be able to pm you

[Love4himies]

Wow, so if I am reading correctly, the "rescuer" was the thief, or part of the same organization? Thank goodness the "rescuer" muttered the Ottawa Sun comment, or this may not have been such a happy ending. Wonder how many other stolen dogs there are out there that have not been returned. I am sure we only hear of a small percentage.

[Sunrisehaven]

Ok Frenchy

Will post some pics of some of our fosters we've had Im just leaving now to meet up with the owners of Tuuka.

[CearaQC]

So someone turned in the dog after the offers for the reward were mentioned?

Very very sly prick. I felt deep down whoever did that had it planned for a looooong time.

Am happy that Tuuka is being reunited.

So, out of curiosity... is he neutered or not? If he was stolen in hopes to join a puppy mill only to find out he was a nutless wonder then decided to return him?

[Frenchy]

Originally Posted by CearaQC

So, out of curiosity... is he neutered or not? If he was stolen in hopes to join a puppy mill only to find out he was a nutless wonder then decided to return him?

If I understand correctly , he was stolen because someone thought this dog was neglected. I know there's at least one organisation in Ontario that does that. If there's a case of animal abuse / neglect , they go in and steel the dog because they know spca won't do anything about it. So yes , these people go in and "save" the dog themselves. I'm all for it. but in this case , I think there was a big misunderstanding ..... but then again , we never know the whole story ......

[CearaQC]

But I still wonder about the bogus license plate.

[chico2]

Great news
If the owner was worried about puppy-mills,the dog is probably not neutered:sad:

[aslan]

Yeah the stolen plates kinda intrigue me. And I would soooooo be pressing criminal charges, hmmm trespassing, break and enter, theft. Then take them out back and kick the snot out of them. Yay for tuuka's parents tho.