Dog Stolen From California Found In Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- A stolen dog from California has been found in Minnesota.

Mama was stolen from her owner in Oakland, California, a year and a half ago. The pit bull mix ended up as a stray in Animal Control.

The pup has a microchip so the shelter was able to call her owner in California. Thanks to the kindness of strangers from the Twin Cities, Mama is heading home.

A group of volunteers is making the drive from Minnesota to California.

A local nonprofit called A Rotta Love Plus is asking for donations to cover gas, meals and lodging for their transport volunteers.

Animal shelter workers say microchips are a great idea for your pet.

"Get your pets chipped, and when they get lost it might take a day, a week, a month, maybe 18 months, and you have a good chance of your dog getting back home," Michelle Klatt, director of A Rotta Love Plus, said.

Donations are tax-deductible; anything raised in excess of this transport project will go directly toward microchipping local dogs via A Rotta Love's programs in underserved communities.

If you would like to help get Mama back home, click here.

Read more
f

We and our partners use cookies to understand how you use our site, improve your experience and serve you personalized content and advertising. Read about how we use cookies in our cookie policy and how you can control them by clicking Manage Settings. By continuing to use this site, you accept these cookies.