Whippet stolen/Pontefract (violence involved)

[feebagem]

Whippet - dog (neutered)
Smooth coated. White with brindle patches. One large brindle patch on his left rib and a patch on his left ear. He has also a brindle patch on his bottom. Unusual hole left when neutered. 7 months old.
The young(12 y.o.) owner of this dog was savagely attacked by the thieves. He was punched twice in the face but still kept hold of the dog's lead. He eventually had to let go to avoid being dragged with car as it started to speed off.
This has left him in a terrible state of mind, the two of them were inseparable.
The C.I.D at Pontefract are dealing with the case and are regarding this as assault and robbery, there have been a number of articles wrote about the boy & his dog, including the Yorkshire Post and the Pontefract and Castleford Express. There was also a small piece in The Sun. Anybody knowing the whereabouts of this Whippet or want to ask any further questions should either contact the papers, CID at Pontefract Police station or the following telephone numbers, 01977 607821 Mobile [phone].
Stolen from Knottingley, nr Wakefield, West Yorkshire on 13/8/03
Added 24th August, 2003 LSD 1518/8/F

(permission to cross post)

[Lisa]

******* That poor boy and his dog! I know there isnt much chance of the dog turning up but if I ever hoped to god one did its this one! The poor boy must be beside himself the attack is bad enough but loosing his pet is sickening

[ShanakilMagic]

[LisaJ]

Oh my god this is so disgusting. That poor boy. I'm not in Pontefract but I am in the surrounding area so I'll certainly keep my eyes open for the poor little dog when I'm out and about.
Some people are just scum and deserve a good

[Aaleigha]

We have travellers in our area again
and as the dog can be anywhere in the country by now
I will do a walk past this evening (withhubby but without dogs)

[Aaleigha]

I have cross posted this and been asked if there is a picture

if it is possible to get a picture I will pu that up too
I cross posted to
AR (see my signature)

[feebagem]

sorry for the delay I have had no pc for a few weeks as it was a tad poorly. There isnt a pic as far as I know the info was obtained from Lost Dogs Uk website, you may be able to contact the owner thoughon the mobile number given I am sure they will be grateful for any offer of help.

Ange