Washington teen finds stolen therapy dog

On May 30, therapy dog ​​was stolen after escaping from her garden by digging a hole under the fence. The Bichon Frize mix belonged to an autistic teenager from Washington, DC. The teenager was devastated after losing her beloved puppy, but luckily the duo reunited. The dog was returned safely to the girl by the police.

Therapy dog ​​stolen from Washington reunited with owner days later

On Thursday, 19-year-old Maddie's therapy dog ​​disappeared from the family yard. Bichon Frize mix Bella dug a hole under the fence to crawl through and ran into the street, according to Fox News. Following this, a car arrived and a young woman picked up the puppy and left. Additionally, the entire incident was captured on surveillance camera.

Maddie was left heartbroken after losing her beloved pet. Bella is a friendly little therapy dog, just two years old. She lives with her family in the Asheford Court neighborhood of Washington. The stolen therapy dog ​​provided comfort to the teen and had a loving personality. She is kind and is made to be an excellent companion for the teenager. Plus, Maddie kept Bella's food and water ready, so everything was ready for when her four-legged friend returned.

According to an update from Fox 5, the dog was returned to its rightful owner after seeing the outlet's report. They first contacted the police, who then returned Bella to Maddie on Sunday June 2. The teen was thrilled to be reunited with her beloved therapy dog ​​and noted that she was surprised that the individual took the time to visit her and explain the whole situation. Maddie said: “I was so surprised that she came to my house and told me everything…”

One of the best ways to prevent your beloved dog from escaping is to not leave him unattended for long periods of time. Finding a trustworthy dog ​​sitter would also work if you have things to sort out and can't take your puppy with you.

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