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Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Thief steals pit bull puppy from Lancaster shelter

It was a well-orchestrated break-in with a specific target.

The thief disabled the power, broke a padlock and pried off a window to get inside the Humane League of Lancaster County's shelter Tuesday morning. He then snatched a 7-month-old pit bull puppy from his pen and fled.

A witness saw a man wearing black fleeing with the puppy named Vega, but it was too late to stop him.

Humane League staff fear that the puppy could have been stolen for breeding or dog fighting. Vega is tan colored, weighs 45 pounds and is microchipped.

The puppy was scheduled to be adopted tomorrow.

The league is asking anyone with information or who thinks they see the dog to call East Lampeter Police Department at 717-291-4676 or the Humane League of Lancaster County at (717) 393-6551.
 
Posted by Amy Worden @ 8:22 AM  Permalink | 3 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:03 PM, 08/19/2009
    Before any idiot wants to make a stupid comment, it was not Michael Vick!
    — cote32
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:32 PM, 08/19/2009
    Vick's buddies must be have followed him here.
    — atp2007
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:41 AM, 08/20/2009
    Amazing these shelters will do anything to stay in the media spotlight
    — Autumnbriar


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About Amy Worden
Amy Worden is a politics and government reporter for the Inquirer. In that capacity she has explored a range of animal issues from dog kennel law improvements and horse slaughter to the comeback of peregrine falcons and pigeon hunts. From hamsters to horses, animals have always been part of her life. To pass along a tip or contact Amy, click here.
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