Stolen rottweiler pup returned to Ipswich owners after 38 days
Queensland police have rescued an 11-week-old rottweiler stolen from his Ipswich home and reunited the pup with his owners more than six weeks after he disappeared.
On March 3, Buddy's owners found the back fence of their Redbank Plains home damaged , with Buddy gone.
After social media appeals from Buddy's owners to get him back, a member of the public tipped police off about another Redbank Plains home where they saw a very similar dog was living.
Springfield police found a rottweiler at the residence and a local vet confirmed the dog's microchip matched Buddy's.
Despite some chewing gum stuck in his fur, Buddy was given a clean bill of health and was soon on his way home.
On Friday, Springfield police delivered Buddy to his owners – just in time for the Easter weekend.
Buddy was rescued from a residence in Redbank Plains after a tip-off from the community.Credit:Queensland Police Service
"Oh my god, are you kidding me?" his female owner said when she answered the door to find Buddy in fine health, with only a bit of fur missing where the gum was removed.
On returning Buddy, one of the officers said: "He's a good dog, we've enjoyed spending the last hour with him.
"We're going to miss you, you can be our station puppy and come over for pats."
An investigation into the theft is continuing.
Buddy back with his rightful owners on Friday, March 10 - just in time for the Easter long weekend.Credit:Queensland Police Service