Stolen dogs ‘dumped on M-way’

POLICE investigating the theft of two miniature dachshunds from a North Yorkshire garden believe the dogs may have been dumped on a motorway.
Queenie and Roxi were taken from the garden of a property just outside Spofforth on Tuesday, August 21.
On September 18, at about 9.30am, West Yorkshire Police received several calls from members of the public reporting that two dachshunds had been abandoned on the A1(M) between junctions 41 and 42 in the Knottingley area.
The dogs were reportedly dumped by the occupants of a blue Volkswagen Golf which then left the scene, travelling on to the A63 towards Selby before turning off towards Tadcaster . Police would like to speak to the occupants of the car, or anyone who can help identify them.

Officers would also like to speak to a woman driving a red car seen to stop at the side of the road, possibly trying to get the dogs into her car. PC Cheryl Power of Knaresborough police, said: “We are also appealing to any vets or dog rescue centres anywhere in the country who have had any dachshunds brought to them in the last week or so.”

(Reproduced from York Evening Press,  27th Sept)

Gardien Comment: The number of animal thefts from gardens is quite alarming. Greater security is obviously required where pets are allowed to roam outside.  See the genral advice on garden security at www.garden-security.co.uk