Kaia, a tan-brown coloured Lhasa-poo, was presumably taken from the front garden of an address near Ashingdon Road on Friday lunch break.
Mum and child Gill and Alison Devine have actually been left sad and are advocating the general public’s help to discover their animal.
Alison explained Kaia as her mom’s “companion and best friend”.
She said: “This has actually had the most dreadful result on mum and me, it has actually got to be among the worst times we have actually ever had as a family.
“Kaia is actually the sweetest, most caring dog. She has actually assisted recover our family and she is our outright world.
“We are ravaged. We are both physically, psychologically, and mentally drained pipes.
“It is breaking both of our hearts.
She included: “My mum is elderly, and Kaia is her buddy and buddy.
“We likewise had the stunning news on Saturday that my mum’s sibling all of a sudden died. My mum requirements Kaia back home more than anything.
“Someone somewhere knows where Kaia is and we just urge them to do the right thing.”
Kaia remained in the front garden which was protected with Gill at the time. Gill had actually popped inside for a matter of minutes, and as she returned Kaia was gone and eviction was opened.
Essex Police is now examining the occurrence and thinks the dog was taken.
A spokesperson for Essex Police said: “We are examining the theft of a dog from an address in Rochford.
“It was reported to have actually occurred in between 11.30am and midday on May 26.
“A tan-brown coloured Lhasa-poo, with a curly coat and a black muzzle was drawn from the front garden of the property.
“If you have any details, CCTV, rush camera or other video in relation to this occurrence, then please get in contact with us.
“Please quote the crime reference number 42/95951/23.”