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Puppy Is Dog-Napped From A Pet Shop Save Email Print
Posted: 5:56 PM Mar 18, 2008
Last Updated: 6:56 AM Mar 19, 2008
Reporter: Lauri Martin
Email Address: lmartin@kktv11news.com

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It's a case of dog-napping. A 9-week-old Chihuahua-Pug mix, aka a Chug, was taken from the Le Pooch Connection off of Academy near Union Monday afternoon.

"They were checking out the puppies and asking questions," said Le Pooch owner, Liza Malloy about the couple who was last seen petting the Chug.

"At one point, I went to clean up puppy messes and they yelled goodbye. I peaked my head out to say goodbye. A few minutes later, I walked by the play pen and then noticed the Chug was gone."

"It makes me nervous. They don't know if the dog has had shots, if he needs a special diet. I’m concerned if they are willing to a steal dog, will they take care of it?"

Malloy said since the $500 Chug disappeared, she’s had trouble sleeping. This is the second puppy to be taken from the store in a year.

She described the couple as a woman in her 20's, about 5’7”, light brown hair with glasses. The man wasn't much taller. He has a stocky build and facial hair.

If you know what happened to the puppy, call Crime Stoppers at 634-STOP.

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Posted by: Scott Location: Colorado Springs on Mar 27, 2008 at 01:27 PM
The puppy was returned and adopted by my family. What a great dog!!!!!

Posted by: D Location: Colorado Springs on Mar 19, 2008 at 08:59 AM
I'm sorry to hear this! I've been to Le Pooch before and what impressed me most was that it was unlike the usual institutionalized pet-stores. There's a very warm and welcoming feel to the store and the puppies are so friendly and happy. Why must people take advantage of the family business rather than take opportunity?

Posted by: Melanie Location: Pueblo West on Mar 18, 2008 at 08:16 PM
Do they do capital punishment for chug-napping? They aught to. He's so cute!

Posted by: Amber Location: Colorado Springs on Mar 18, 2008 at 07:22 PM
That is terrible , why do people do stupid things like this .I hope they get caught .

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