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French Bulldog

Haddam-Killingworth, CT
Police & Fire
After Dumping Dead Dog's Body, Haddam Trainer Sent Phony Photos To Owners: Police After Dumping Dead Dog's Body, Haddam Trainer Sent Phony Photos To Owners: Police
After Dumping Dead Dog's Body, Haddam Trainer Sent Phony Photos To Owners: Police A Connecticut woman is facing multiple charges after police found several sick dogs she had been paid to train stuck in crates with little food or water, which led to one of their deaths, authorities said.  Middlesex County resident Josephine Ragland, age 28, of Haddam, who is charged with four counts of animal abuse, turned herself in to police on Monday, Sept. 16, Connecticut State Police said. Her mother, Jacqueline Witt, was arrested last week in the case.  Related: Haddam Woman Facing Multiple Animal Cruelty Charges A Massachusetts family from North Rea…

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by Josh Lanier
Albany, NY
Police & Fire
Woman Accused Of Stealing Dog In Albany Woman Accused Of Stealing Dog In Albany
Woman Accused Of Stealing Dog In Albany A 46-year-old woman from the region was arrested this week after police said she and another woman stole two dogs from a home earlier this month.  Shalon Jones, of Albany, is charged with criminal possession of stolen property and hindering prosecution, Albany police said. She was remanded to the Albany County jail, authorities continued.  Two French bulldogs were reported stolen from a home in the 200 block of Myrtle Avenue on Aug. 4.  Police said Jones had one of them — a 1-year-old named Anya. Officers arrested Destiny Winslow, 29, earlier this month to recover the o…

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by Josh Lanier
White Plains, NY
Lifestyle
Puppy Love: New Study Determines NY's Favorite Dog Breed Puppy Love: New Study Determines NY's Favorite Dog Breed
Puppy Love: New Study Determines NY's Favorite Dog Breed Almost everyone loves dogs, but can you guess what the state of New York's favorite breed is?  If you need a hint, look no further: a new study by PetLab has officially determined that New York's favored breed is the Golden Retriever.  To determine this, PetLab's pet nutrition experts used Google's Keyword Planner to look at more than 200 breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club alongside search terms such as "buy" and "adopt." This allowed them to produce a ranking for each US state's most searched-for breed over the last 12 months.  New York is certainly not alon…

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by Ben Crnic
Hartford, CT
Lifestyle
Can You Guess? New Study Reveals CT's Favored Dog Breed Can You Guess? New Study Reveals CT's Favored Dog Breed
Can You Guess? New Study Reveals CT's Favored Dog Breed Thanks to a new study, Connecticut's preferred breed of four-legged friends has been revealed.  According to a study by PetLab, the Nutmeg State's favored and most searched-for breed of dog is the Golden Retriever.  To determine this, PetLab's pet nutrition experts used Google's Keyword Planner to look at more than 200 breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club alongside search terms such as "buy" and "adopt." This allowed them to produce a ranking for each US state's most searched-for breed over the last 12 months.  Connecticut is certainly not alone in this prefere…

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by Ben Crnic
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Police & Fire
French Bulldog Stolen In Break-In Using Garage Door Opener In South Jersey: Police French Bulldog Stolen In Break-In Using Garage Door Opener In South Jersey: Police
French Bulldog Stolen In Break-In Using Garage Door Opener In South Jersey: Police A French Bulldog puppy was stolen in Atlantic County in a series of burglaries using garage door openers, authorities said. Two vehicles also stolen early Sunday, Dec. 10 have since been recovered, Linwood police said. Residents in surrounding towns also have been similarly robbed, police said. “These actors are using garage door openers to gain access to residents’ homes,” police said in a statement. “We must stress the importance of locking not only your vehicles but also your exterior doors to your home and removing the garage door openers if possible. All interior doors between your ga…

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by Jon Craig
Yonkers, NY
Police & Fire
Victim's Friend Organizes Burglary Of Bulldog In Yonkers Years After Gifting It: Police Victim's Friend Organizes Burglary Of Bulldog In Yonkers Years After Gifting It: Police
Victim's Friend Organizes Burglary Of Bulldog In Yonkers Years After Gifting It: Police Three people were arrested in connection with a scheme that involved the theft of a victim's French bulldog in Westchester, police said. The events leading up to the arrests began when a Yonkers resident's French bulldog was stolen in a burglary committed by a former friend, Yonkers Police announced on Thursday, Nov. 30. Officers soon responded to the scene and began an investigation into the theft. They also began searching for a U-Haul truck that the suspects were believed to be fleeing in.  Luckily, Yonkers Police Detectives Kayla Maher and Frank McDonald were able to quickly …

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by Ben Crnic
Fairfax, VA
News
French Bulldog 'Queen' Stolen From Kingdom In Fairfax County, Police Say French Bulldog 'Queen' Stolen From Kingdom In Fairfax County, Police Say
French Bulldog 'Queen' Stolen From Kingdom In Fairfax County, Police Say The search is on for a "Queen" who wants to be returned to her kingdom in Fairfax County. An alert was issued by the Fairfax County Police Department on Wednesday as they attempt to locate a French bulldog who was taken in an apparent burglary earlier this week.  Shortly before 8 a.m. on Monday morning, officers from the department were called to the 7500 block of Tralee Woods Court in Springfield after a woman was advised by a neighbor that her dogs were running loose through the neighborhood.  The family friend was able to fetch two dogs, but a third, Queen, has not been locate…

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by Zak Failla
Paterson, NJ
Police & Fire
PANIC ATTACK: Clifton Thief Snatches Running SUV With Dog Inside PANIC ATTACK: Clifton Thief Snatches Running SUV With Dog Inside
Panic Attack: Clifton Thief Snatches Running SUV With Dog Inside Some anxious moments for a dog owner ended after an SUV stolen from outside a Clifton market was abandoned in Paterson. "Chico" was in the red Honda Pilot that was left running -- and quickly taken from -- outside the J&J Mini Market at the corner of Ackerman Avenue at Harrison Place shortly before 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, Clifton Police Detective Lt. Robert Bracken said. The thief apparently discovered the French bulldog sharing the ride and quickly bailed out after reaching Paterson. A safe and sound Chico was returned to his anxious owner a short time later, Bracken said. Police…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Edison, NJ
Police & Fire
'Dog Breeders' Snatch French Bulldog From Central Jersey Man 'Dog Breeders' Snatch French Bulldog From Central Jersey Man
'Dog Breeders' Snatch French Bulldog From Central Jersey Man A group of men purporting to be dog breeders stole a 5-month-old French bulldog in Central Jersey, authorities said. A 22-year-old Woodbridge man arranged to meet the "breeders" at a Sewaren dog park so their bulldogs could play, a police spokesman said. Another man suggested they go to his mother’s nearby Fox Hill Run apartments to pick up more dogs to play, according to Woodbridge Chief Law Enforcement Officer Bob Brady.  When the owner walked away briefly, his dog, Enzo, was snatched, Brady said.The thieves drove away in an SUV at about 4:15 p.m. on Friday, May 5. The stolen bulld…

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by Jon Craig
West Chester, PA
Police & Fire
NC Man Stole $23K In Puppies From Lancaster County Breeder, Feds Say NC Man Stole $23K In Puppies From Lancaster County Breeder, Feds Say
NC Man Stole $23K In Puppies From Lancaster County Breeder, Feds Say A North Carolina man will spend six-and-a-half years in prison for robbing a Lancaster County dog breeder at gunpoint, federal authorities say.  Christopher Lamont Stimpson Jr., 24, of Greensboro, was convicted of interstate robbery and transporting stolen goods at trial in April, said US Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero in a statement Wednesday, Nov. 23.  Investigators said Stimpson posed as a potential buyer and met with a Lancaster County breeder at their home. Once inside, authorities said the 24-year-old took out a gun and stole five French Bulldog puppies, valued at about $23,0…

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by Mac Bullock
Bowie, MD
News
Puppy Stolen At Gunpoint Found Dead In Maryland, Owner Says Puppy Stolen At Gunpoint Found Dead In Maryland, Owner Says
Puppy Stolen At Gunpoint Found Dead In Maryland, Owner Says The search for a French Bulldog puppy stolen at gunpoint in April has come to a tragic end after he was found dead in Prince George's County, officials say. Bruno was stolen at gunpoint when he and his handler were on a walk in the 5400 block of Kansas Avenue in Brightwood Park around 4:12 p.m., Wednesday, April 13, according to Metropolitan police. The two suspects had gotten out of a vehicle and approached Bruno's handler before demanding Bruno along with other property before fleeing the scene. The suspects robbed Bruno's handler at gunpoint, fleeing with the dog.Metropolitan Police…

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by Annie DeVoe
Towson, MD
News
X-Ray Tech Who Listened Helplessly As Dog Died On Flight Blames Southwest Airline X-Ray Tech Who Listened Helplessly As Dog Died On Flight Blames Southwest Airline
X-Ray Tech Who Listened Helplessly As Dog Died On Flight Blames Southwest Airline A dog used to help comfort COVID-19 patients died suddenly while onboard Southwest Airlines, according to the Pennsylvania dog owner's attorney. The x-ray technician only identified as Courtney claims her 3-year-old French bulldog died during a Southwest Airlines flight on Dec. 21, her attorney Evan Oshan said in an email to Daily Voice. Courtney was en route to Pennsylvania from Pensacola, Florida and changed to flight 552 in Nashville, Tennessee. Sometime during that flight, her dog Charlie began having breathing problems while in his dog carrier, according to the statement. 3-year-…

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by Jillian Pikora
Gettysburg, PA
News
PA X-Ray Tech Who Listened To Her Dog Die On Flight Blames Southwest Airline PA X-Ray Tech Who Listened To Her Dog Die On Flight Blames Southwest Airline
PA X-Ray Tech Who Listened To Her Dog Die On Flight Blames Southwest Airline A dog used to help comfort COVID-19 patients died suddenly while onboard Southwest Airlines, according to the Pennsylvania dog owner's attorney. The x-ray technician only identified as Courtney claims her 3-year-old French bulldog died during a Southwest Airlines flight on Dec. 21, her attorney Evan Oshan said in an email to Daily Voice. Courtney was en route to Pennsylvania from Pensacola, Florida and changed to flight 552 in Nashville, Tennessee. Sometime during that flight, her dog Charlie began having breathing problems while in his dog carrier, according to the statement. 3-year-…

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by Jillian Pikora
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Authorities Seek Info After Dog Stolen From Suffolk County Home Authorities Seek Info After Dog Stolen From Suffolk County Home
Authorities Seek Info After Dog Stolen From Suffolk County Home Authorities have asked the public for help locating a woman wanted for questioning after a dog was stolen from a Long Island home. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers said the French Bulldog was stolen during a burglary at a home in Bay Shore between Saturday, Nov. 27, and Sunday, Nov. 28. That Sunday, a woman dropped the dog off at Animal Emergency Service, located at 280 Middle Country Road in Selden, Crime Stoppers said.  The woman provided false contact information, authorities said.  The dog has since been returned to the owner. Anyone with information about the case is ask…

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by Nicole Valinote
Massapequa, NY
News
Dog Stolen During Long Island Home Burglary Has Been Located Dog Stolen During Long Island Home Burglary Has Been Located
Dog Stolen During Long Island Home Burglary Has Been Located A dog who was stolen during a Long Island home burglary has been located more than 40 miles away from the scene of the crime. A person or people entered a home in Huntington, located on Robin Lane between approximately 4 p.m. and 11 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 25, and stole the French Bulldog and a Sony PlayStation 5, Suffolk County Police said. The French Bulldog, 4-year-old Stella, was located Saturday, Nov. 27 on Rhododendron Drive in Center Moriches.  She has been returned to her owners.  The investigation into the burglary is continuing. Earlier report: Dog Stolen Durin…

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by Joe Lombardi
Bethlehem, PA
Police & Fire
Police Seek Couple Who Stole $5,000 French Bulldog Puppy From Northampton County Pet Store Police Seek Couple Who Stole $5,000 French Bulldog Puppy From Northampton County Pet Store
Police Seek Couple Who Stole $5,000 French Bulldog Puppy From Northampton County Pet Store Police in Northampton County are seeking clues after a man and woman were caught on surveillance video stealing a French Bulldog puppy from a local pet store. A masked woman was seen taking the dog from its enclosure at The Pet Shop in Palmer Park Mall, stuffing it into a large purse and leaving the store with a man with a medium build on Nov. 21 around 5:50 p.m., township police said. The woman had light skin and hair and was wearing a black coat, black leggings and a black knit hat during the theft, police said. The man was wearing a black sweatshirt with a colorful graphic on the front,…

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by Valerie Musson