Photo: Ivy Bordeaux/Facebook
The Mesquite Police Department is trying to find the men seen snatching the 10-week-old pooch from a gated yard in Mesquite, Texas, Saturday, authorities said in a statement.
Ivy shared the horrifying video on Facebook writing, “Chipper was stolen yesterday from my yard!!!!” before pleading with his followers to help bring his beloved pup back.
He later created aGoFundMe pagefor reward money for the dog.
On the GoFundMe page Ivy explained, “I am hoping to raise $5,000 for a reward for the safe return of ‘Chipper,’ my 10 week old, male, Dogue de Bordeaux puppy stolen Saturday.”
“If this happens to go over $5,000, 100% of the overage [sic] will go to dog rescue charities, minus any I might need to pay for additional investigations if even needed. I will not keep 1 cent for myself.”
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In addition to working as a firefighter, Ivyis a dog breeder. “It’s my life outside the fire department,” Ivy told Fox 4.
“I’ve always loved dogs. Ever since I seen the movie,Turner and Hooch. They told me that’s just a mutt. You’ll never find one. Flipped through a dog book 15 years ago and found them. Did my research and got them. Been in love with them ever since.”
The outlet reported that Chipper is valued at $3,000.
Luckily Ivy’s nightmare was short lived as he revealed he was reunited with Chipper on Wednesday.
Moments later he wrote “CHIPPER IS BACK HOME!!!!!!! (gotta go back to firehouse and finish my shift, will give details of what happened when I can, probably tomorrow).”
“AGAIN I CAN NOT THANK EACH AND EVERYONE ONE OF YOU ENOUGH FOR YOUR COMPASSION, PRAYERS, SUPPORT, SHARES, AND HAVING MY BACK WITH THE SILLY TROLLS AND HATERS!!!”
source: people.com
