Winter’s given way to Spring with the advent of April, and team CertaPet has been with you through it all. This week, our newsletter contains details of a troubling report from Arizona. Amidst the recent rise of dognapping events, this story stands out for a particular reason.
Phoenix Woman Turns To The Community To Help Find Her Missing Service Dog
A woman living in Phoenix had her Service Dog stolen in Nov 2022 and is now seeking the community’s help to find her beloved pet.
Lindsay Deyo has been trekking on foot in north Phoenix for her Service Dog, Mya. The American Bully (female) was stolen during a park visit by an unknown man. Deyo has quit her part-time job to search for Mya and states, “I just feel like, not myself without her.”
The dog is a crucial part of her life, assisting with her disability in a way that gives her the independence she needs to navigate everyday life. Mya helped Deyo by warning her before the onset of her seizures.
Without her Service Dog’s help, Deyo finds it difficult to manage her disability, and the loss has been particularly devastating. She hopes someone in the area can provide information that could lead to the dog’s safe return.
While a police report has been made, there haven’t been any leads yet. Deyo herself has spoken to several eyewitnesses of the dognapping who describe the unknown man to be in his early 20s, around 6-foot-1, and 180 pounds. They also state the dognapper had tattoos on his arms and had a faded haircut.
After no leads and months of searching, Deyo has reached out to the community for help, asking anyone who might have seen her dog or has information to come forward.
Mya is a black-coated Bully with white fur over her chest and left leg. She also has a C-shaped white mark on the back of her neck. Deyo has set a $1,500 reward for Mya’s safe return.
Source: USAToday
CertaPet’s Thoughts on This Week’s News
Lindsay Deyo has not given up looking for her Service Dog, Mya, though half a year has passed since it disappeared. Our thoughts go out to her, and we hope that she finds her assistance animal soon. While Lindsay’s dedication to finding Mya stands out, it highlights the need for a helpline or public initiative to combat the rising dog-napping incidents. A social media platform with volunteers across the country may be helpful where the affected are requesting the community’s help.
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