A precious blind dog apparently taken from a Gold Coast family on Wednesday has actually been discovered safe and well about 300 kilometres from his home after desperate interstate search.
Key points:
- Police state a man is anticipated to be charged over the supposed burglary
- Bowie has complete cataracts, needs day-to-day care and can end up being disorientated quickly
- His owner says he is grateful for the “fantastic” neighborhood assistance
Bowie, a four-year-old Australian shepherd, was reported missing on Wednesday after his owner Luke Durman and 10-year-old kid Leo went back to their Southport home and discovered it had actually been rummaged.
Their car was likewise missing out on.
Bowie was discovered safe and well near Nambucca Heads, New South Wales, after the car was obstructed by NSW Police following a tip-off from the general public.
Queensland Police said a 48-year-old Southport man has actually been detained and is anticipated to be charged with property offenses.
Mr Durman said the family was eliminated.
“It wasn’t till I saw Leo that I got a bit psychological,” he said.
“We had a cuddle and cry and we’re on our method now to get him.”
The reunion follows a sighting of a man driving the family’s car at a filling station at Yamba at about 4.30pm on Wednesday.
A dog, thought to be Bowie, was found in the guest seat.
Mr Durman was seriously worried for the four-year-old Australian shepherd’s well being due to the fact that Bowie has complete cataracts and requires day-to-day care.
He said authorities had actually been “baffled” by the supposed burglary.
Golf clubs were apparently snapped in half, a wedding event dress was missing out on and child pictures had actually been pushed in the toilet.
But Mr Durman said the general public assistance in finding Bowie has actually been “fantastic”.
“The neighborhood leapt up to help discover the dog,” he said.
“Everyone on Facebook and Instagram reposted and resharing — together we have actually all discovered him.”
Bowie in good shape
NSW Police Chief Inspector Darren Jameson said Bowie had actually been examined by a veterinarian and remained in health.
“Dogs become part of individuals’s households and they are much enjoyed and valued,” he said.
“This is truly good work by neighborhood members.
“I can guarantee that he’s received a great deal of attention and great deals of pats today.”
