Family is devastated after thieves steal sausage dog and her entire litter of six puppies from south London home
- Dachshund and her pups were taken from a house in Petts Wood in London
- Family of Dave Serbarusbull are heartbroken after the December 23 incident
- Mr Serbarusbull said his grandchildren call in tears asking if the dogs are back
A family have been left heartbroken after a dachshund and her entire litter of six puppies were stolen from their home just before Christmas.
The sausage dog and her pups were taken from a house in Petts Wood, south east London, on the night of December 23.
Dave Serbarusbull, the stolen pets’ owner, said his family is ‘absolutely devastated’ after they were robbed of something ‘so precious to us all’.
He added: ‘Our two grandchildren are ringing every day crying asking has she been returned yet.
The sausage dog and her pups were taken from a house in Petts Wood, south east London, on the night of December 23
The six stolen dachshund puppies. Police are probing the theft after a Facebook post calling for the dogs’ safe return was shared more than 15,000 times
‘They are even asking us if they can give up all their toys what they got for Christmas and their pocket money so that the bad people will give us our doggies back.’
Police are probing the theft after a Facebook post calling for the dogs’ safe return was shared more than 15,000 times.
Mr Serbarusbull, 55, added: ‘Not only has she been stolen along with her beautiful babies, she has been through an ordeal in terms of having a C-section and she had also been spayed, so for her to be away from us and the family must be horrific for her.’
In the Facebook post he offered a reward for the dogs’ return, or even any information concerning their disappearance.
Dave Serbarusbull, the stolen pets’ owner, said his family is ‘absolutely devastated’ after they were robbed of something ‘so precious to us all’
He said: ‘If the person or persons who have done this are reading this, return the dogs or leave them at a police station or somewhere.’
Social media users expressed their horror that someone could rob a family of their pets just before Christmas.
Pamela Gale said: ‘How can someone do this? Shocking and unbelievable!’
Margaret Halliday said: ‘That’s terrible for dog’s and you. I hope they are home soon.’
Patricia Spencer said: ‘Do hope you get them home safely.’
Joan Nelson: ‘This is absolutely disgusting, what the hell is wrong with people?’