A campaign has been launched to bring a stolen dog home to its family.
Belle, a three-year-old English Bulldog, was taken from her owners following an attack in Dalry on Wednesday, October 9.
A 52-year-old man was assaulted on St Margaret’s Avenue near to Merksworth Park when the culprits apprehended Belle and drove off.
Ayrshire Drone Dog Rescue (ADDR) are now coordinating a social media campaign to find the stolen pup while police enquiries are ongoing.
Speaking through the charity, Belle’s owners appealed for anyone with any information to come forward so that they can be reunited with her.
They said: “My husband was attacked on October 9 at the bottom of St Margaret’s Avenue near the football pitch in Dalry. Our dog was also grabbed.
“We have no idea where she could be but could be anywhere from Dalry and Beith to Irvine, Kilmarnock or even Glasgow.
“We just want her home. Please, if anyone knows where she is or who has her, please, please do the right thing and hand her in so she can come home.
“She’s a pain in the bum most days but she’s our pain and we are all so heartbroken and miss her sooo much.”
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “Police received a report of a 52-year-old man having been assaulted by another man in St Margaret’s Avenue, Dalry around 1.30pm on Wednesday, October 9. His dog was also stolen by the culprit at this time.
“Police enquiries are continuing.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident 2165 of October 12 or to contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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