MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – A Minneapolis household is determined to search out their canine, who’s been lacking for practically two weeks.
Corduroy, who’s a 25-pound mini Goldendoodle, wants particular medical care and could possibly be injured. His household is making a plea out throughout the Twin Cities for his protected return, believing somebody has him.
“He is a valued member of our household. My fiancé and I have never slept and have not eaten actually since he is been gone, and it is actually unusual right here to be on this house with out him,” mentioned Chris Hoefer.
On Oct. 22, Corduroy was on a stroll within the Mill District close to the Guthrie Theater when he was attacked by one other canine, so he slipped out of his collar and took off. He was final seen operating south down Park Avenue towards Washington.
“It was sort of assumed that he was operating dwelling, however he by no means made it dwelling,” Hoefer mentioned.
A household is trying to find their lacking canine Corduroy in Minneapolis. (Equipped)
A whole lot of flyers have been plastered across the Metro with an image of Corduroy, asking: “Who has me? I wish to go dwelling!” The 1.5-year-old canine was not named for the bear however for the material.
“He is like a brown, fluffy canine that appears like corduroy pants principally,” Hoefer mentioned.
Hoefer has spent all of his free time creating social media campaigns and spreading the phrase, hoping to carry Corduroy dwelling. He’s particularly involved for the canine’s well being as a result of he might have been damage within the assault, and he wants particular drugs for a coronary heart situation.
“We spent lots of time and vitality caring for him and ensuring he is in good well being. And he wants lots of consideration and vitality. And wherever he’s proper now, I am afraid that that is not taking place,” he mentioned.
The flyers have yielded a ton of cellphone calls however just one tip that appeared credible. Corduroy’s household can also be providing a reward for his protected return. If somebody does discover him, Hoefer is asking them to contact him at 612-643-0736 or take the canine straight to a vet clinic so he can get the care he wants.
“One of the best factor you are able to do is be slightly bit extra vigilant. See if a neighbor possibly has a brand new canine, a canine that appears like Corduroy, and let that particular person with the canine know that he has a household who loves him,” Hoefer mentioned.
Corduroy’s household has created a Fb web page, the place they are going to submit updates.