A Toronto family is hoping for the safe return of their dog ‘Muffy,’ who was stolen during a break-in earlier this month.
The family told police they returned to their home in the Islington Avenue and The Westway area on Oct. 3 to find the place ransacked.
A number of personal items were taken, but the family says they’re convinced the dog was stolen as well because a leash is among the items missing
Muffy’s owner, Ana Valenzuela, tells CTV News Toronto she’s heartbroken by the dog’s disappearance.
“She’s part of the family. Some people might understand that but she’s like my child. I feel like I lost a child,” she said.
The dog, a female Yorkshire Terrier, is described as small with tan and grey, medium-length fur.
Valenzuela and her family have put up hundreds of posters in their neighbourhood asking people to be vigilant and provide any information about the dog.
The family says the dog is skittish and urge anyone who spots her to not chase or call for her, in fear she might run into danger.
“I would like to ask those people to have some compassion and not look at this like she’s only a dog, but part of my family,” she said.
“Please, please, let her come back home.”
Anyone with information about Muffy’s whereabouts is being asked to call Toronto police or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
