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11-02-2025
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French bulldog ‘Poppy' reported in stolen SUV reunited with family
NEW CANAAN, Conn. (WTNH) — The French bulldog that was inside a reported stolen SUV in New Canaan over a week ago has been safely reunited with her family, according to police. Police were searching for the SUV that was stolen with the French bulldog inside on Feb. 2 around 11:47 a.m. on 80 Main Street. French bulldog 'Poppy' reported inside vehicle stolen in New Canaan According to police, the brown French bulldog was inside the Range Rover when it was left running with the keys inside, unoccupied. The stolen car was spotted by police and they tried to stop it but it sped away and entered Merritt Parkway. A nonprofit 'CT Dog Gone Recovery,' posted a $10,000 'no questions asked' reward for Poppy's return. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the New Canaan Police Investigations Section at 203-594-3521. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-02-2025
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French bulldog ‘Poppy' reported inside vehicle stolen in New Canaan
NEW CANAAN, Conn. (WTNH) — New Canaan police are searching for vehicle they say was stolen with a French bulldog inside over the weekend. Police said the incident happened at a parking space in the area of 80 Main Street around 11:47 a.m. Sunday. Waterford pup reunites with family after week missing A brown French bulldog named Poppy was inside the Range Rover when it was left unoccupied and running with the keys inside, according to police. Police responding to the area tried to stop the stolen vehicle, but it sped away and entered the Merritt Parkway northbound at Exit 38. Police decided to stop the pursuit, in accordance with state law. According to officials with the nonprofit 'CT Dog Gone Recovery,' the white 2024 Range Rover was last seen in the Meriden, New Britain and North Haven areas. The organization posted a $10,000 'no questions asked' reward for Poppy's return. Various area agencies are investigating the incident and working to find the stolen vehicle and dog. Dog Gone Recovery reunites pets with families Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the New Canaan Police Investigations Section at 203-594-3521. Police also said they've seen an increase in reports of vehicles stolen during daylight hours, along with continued thefts overnight. Most of the incidents happen when the vehicle involved is unlocked and with the key or key fob inside. Vehicle owners should always lock their car doors and not leave anything valuable in the vehicle, including the keys. If your vehicle is stolen, police ask you to call 911 immediately and avoid engaging with the subjects. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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05-02-2025
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Wednesday's Warrior: Dog Gone Recovery reunites thousands of pets with families
CANTON, Conn. (WTNH) — You've likely seen their posters, but we want to introduce you to the organization behind them. 'We have 67 volunteers,' said Carol Ferruci of Connecticut Dog Gone Recovery Volunteers Network, which works to reunite families with their beloved dogs. 'We are going to do what we can to try and help you. We don't turn people away,' said Ferruici, who is at the helm of the nonprofit. CT Dog Gone Recovery was founded over 10 years ago and has brought thousands of dogs back home. Wednesday's Warrior: Man shares cardiac arrest story to encourage heart health in young people 'So many lost pet owners have told us how it's the worst feeling they have gone through and when we see that reunion, it's the best,' Ferruici said. No rescue is too big for the nonprofit. 'We had a Bernice Mountain dog, Trixie, we put up traps, but she wasn't going, crossing any thresholds,' Ferruici said. But CT Dog Gone Recovery didn't give up. 'We designed a trap that was huge for this dog,' Ferruici said. After six months on the loose, Trixie was caught! Today, she is happy, healthy, and home. 'Any donations made to us goes directly back into helping find more dogs,' Ferruici said. In Meriden, a dog named Salsa went running after getting into a car crash. 'The woman was traveling from Boston to New York. We sent a drone up in the air and we spotted it on our drone very close to the edge of the highway,' Ferruici said. It was a dark and cold night and Salsa was right there, next to cars whipping by. Scared, not knowing her surroundings, she just wanted to return to the site of the accident to find her family. With the help of a thermal imaging drone, state police and Meriden animal control, Dog Gone Recovery volunteers were able to safely get Salsa back into the woods and into a trap. Salsa wasn't the only dog involved in the crash, another dog also broke two bones in one of its legs, CT Dog Gone Recovery helped raise funds to pay for its surgery. To learn more about the nonprofit, volunteer or donate click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
