Philadelphia animal shelter says small dog stolen from his crate is safe
PHILADELPHIA - Withers is safe! A local animal shelter gave a relieving update after a dog was stolen from its crate on Monday.
"We are relieved to share that the individual who took the dog from the shelter was located," ACCT Philly said in a Facebook post.
The dog was reported missing after the shelter says a man came into ACCT Philly on Hunting Park Avenue and took the dog.
"Our staff were not able to stop him," the shelter said.
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Surveillance footage showed the suspected thief walking into the shelter in a black hoodie and sweatpants.
On Tuesday, the shelter said the man was confirmed to be Wither's owner, and that the dog was safe.
"We are always glad when a dog is reunited with its owner. However, with over five thousand dogs a year coming into ACCT, it is critical that members of the public follow the process we have established for reuniting pets with their owners," ACCT Philly said.