Grieving gran's plea after pet chihuahua is stolen from car

5:00pm Sunday 8th July 2012 in News By Steven Smith

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Dorothy with Carlos’s twin Ferdy GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Dorothy with Carlos’s twin Ferdy

A GRANDMOTHER has been left distraught after one of her dogs – which has comforted her in the wake of her granddaughter’s death – was stolen from her car.

Dorothy Boyeson, 83, of Lytchett Matravers, is appealing for her chihuahua papillion named Carlos to be returned via a vet, police station or animal sanctuary.

Carlos, who has a twin, Ferdy, has been a great source of comfort to Dorothy since her granddaughter passed away three months ago.

The dog was stolen from Dorothy’s car while she was at a car boot sale in Lytchett.

She said: “I thought I had locked the car up safely, but it doesn’t have central locking and the two side doors weren’t locked.

“I had windows slightly open to give the dogs some air. It never occurred to me that people would go into your car and steal your dog.”

Dorothy said Carlos was a successful stud dog and it was possible he had been stolen to order.

He had been a favourite of her granddaughter’s before she died.

She added: “He loved her and I’m consumed with grief over my granddaughter’s death.

“He was the sort of dog that was always with you and sitting on your lap. Ferdy is looking for him everywhere.”

The family has appealed for the dog to be returned and said whoever gave it back – whether through a police station, vet or animal sanctuary – would not face any recriminations.

Dorothy is offering a reward for the safe return of Carlos and the family can be contacted via Steven Smith at the Daily Echo.

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Capricorn 1 says...
5:09pm Sun 8 Jul 12

Sorry to hear about the theft.

BTW, leaving windows slightly open does nothing to stop the dog from cooking inside the car.

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spooki says...
5:19pm Sun 8 Jul 12

"She said: “I thought I had locked the car up safely, but it doesn’t have central locking and the two side doors weren’t locked." Why did she leave her car unlocked? Why did she leave dogs in the car? Why did she leave two (expensive) dogs in an unlocked car? Why did she go somewhere that dogs wouldn't be welcome (surely they would have been fine with her?), taking two dogs with her?
Although, as a dog lover, I feel sorry for the lady and sorry for the loss of her granddaughter, this could have been avoided. I hope she finds her dog though.

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LordLilliput says...
7:46pm Sun 8 Jul 12

spooki wrote:
"She said: “I thought I had locked the car up safely, but it doesn’t have central locking and the two side doors weren’t locked." Why did she leave her car unlocked? Why did she leave dogs in the car? Why did she leave two (expensive) dogs in an unlocked car? Why did she go somewhere that dogs wouldn't be welcome (surely they would have been fine with her?), taking two dogs with her?
Although, as a dog lover, I feel sorry for the lady and sorry for the loss of her granddaughter, this could have been avoided. I hope she finds her dog though.
A bit harsh I think.

The poor lady simply forgot to lock the door - these things happen. And I'm sure she had good reason to leave them in the car, it may have been only for a few minutes perhaps?

And at 83, she is well entitled to the odd senior moment, nobody would reasonable expect someone to steal your dog - except you it seems.

Have you never had a lapse of concentration? Why not swap your assumptive and slightly hostile attitude for a little bit of empathy? It's so much nicer.

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hamworthygirl says...
8:11pm Sun 8 Jul 12

Poor lady and poor dog who must wonder where whats happened. It does say though she was at a car boot sale so would have been there for a while and therefore the dogs should not have been left in the car at all whether locked or not. Such a shame for all hope that someone returns the dog but i imagine they are worth a bit so that may not happen.

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remote1188 says...
8:14pm Sun 8 Jul 12

It is that time of year again when a large number of dogs go missing.
It is probably running around on Turlin More Recreation park. Say no more.

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fletch for manager says...
10:07pm Sun 8 Jul 12

I'd go check up Turin moor rec..

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animal ok says...
10:49pm Sun 8 Jul 12

Any dog owner should know the perils of leaving their pet in the car, whether it be the temperature or theft, having seen Watchdog where the dog was kidnaped outside a convience store.
Having said this a little compassion at this difficult time wouldn't hurt.
I hope all works out for the best

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portia6 says...
12:00am Mon 9 Jul 12

Dogs galore on the Moor!

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rudestickers says...
3:53am Mon 9 Jul 12

That's right everyone, kick the poor woman when she's down! Typical nasty attitude, all I've come to expect from some of the people on here!
I hope the dog is returned safely as soon as possible! I hope none of you perfect people lose something you love!

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cleanery says...
8:40am Mon 9 Jul 12

Chihuahua x Papillion!!!!!
An animal resulting from various interbreeding, especially a dog of mixed or undetermined breed is known as a mongrel.

Hope the thieves return this lovely little dog to Mrs Boyeson when they read my comment as its best not to breed with .

Dont feed the NASTY MENTAL bedsit TROLLS on here

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thevisitor says...
10:24am Mon 9 Jul 12

rudestickers wrote:
That's right everyone, kick the poor woman when she's down! Typical nasty attitude, all I've come to expect from some of the people on here!
I hope the dog is returned safely as soon as possible! I hope none of you perfect people lose something you love!
She likely would have lost something she loved leaving it locked up in her car! There is absolutely no excuse for this kind of behaviour putting the lives of animals at extreme risk of a horrible death. I am sorry for sounding harsh but irrelevant of the background this is reality and I fully support prosecution by the RSPCA for such neglect.

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Frank28 says...
10:54am Mon 9 Jul 12

I hope the dog is micro-chipped. I never leave my dog in car. A few years ago, our Chihuahua was stolen. Owners of these dogs know they are a One Person dog. Our dog escaped from his captives, and turned up at my front door two weeks later, covered in brambles. He must have covered a long distance through many dangers, to return to his master. You hear of cats travelling long distances to get back home - I couldn't believe it applied to dogs too. Mrs Boyeson should not give up hope that her dog will find her.

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spooki says...
9:36am Tue 10 Jul 12

LordLilliput wrote:
spooki wrote:
"She said: “I thought I had locked the car up safely, but it doesn’t have central locking and the two side doors weren’t locked." Why did she leave her car unlocked? Why did she leave dogs in the car? Why did she leave two (expensive) dogs in an unlocked car? Why did she go somewhere that dogs wouldn't be welcome (surely they would have been fine with her?), taking two dogs with her?
Although, as a dog lover, I feel sorry for the lady and sorry for the loss of her granddaughter, this could have been avoided. I hope she finds her dog though.
A bit harsh I think.

The poor lady simply forgot to lock the door - these things happen. And I'm sure she had good reason to leave them in the car, it may have been only for a few minutes perhaps?

And at 83, she is well entitled to the odd senior moment, nobody would reasonable expect someone to steal your dog - except you it seems.

Have you never had a lapse of concentration? Why not swap your assumptive and slightly hostile attitude for a little bit of empathy? It's so much nicer.
NO NO NO! She left two dogs in a car. That is wrong. She left her car unlocked???? She's lucky there was a car and a dog left behind. Yes I have lapses of concentration, we all do at some point but I don't go to the local paper about them. I am also not 83 and behind the wheel of car. If you go to a car boot sale, who knows how long you're going to be? And I did say I felt sorry for the lady, or did you have a lapse in concentration whilst reading?

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