Owners desperate to get back dog, Scrappy, taken from Temple Hills neighborhood

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Registered service dog reportedly taken from Temple Hills home

A Prince George’s County family is heartbroken after they say someone stole their miniature poodle, which is also a service dog.

A Prince George’s County family is heartbroken after they say someone stole their miniature poodle, which is also a service dog.

What we know:

According to his owners, eight-year-old Scrappy walked out the house when the door was open and a neighbor told the owner that a woman grabbed the dog and started walking away.

He was last seen near his home on the 4100 block of 28th Avenue near Iverson Mall in Temple Hills around 4 p.m. on July 7.

Scrappy was not wearing a collar when he was reportedly taken. He’s also a USA-registered service dog for their three-year-old Chase, who suffers from anxiety.

What they're saying:

Here’s the information from the owners:

Our dog Scrappy was stolen, and we are heartbroken. He went missing from Temple Hills, MD on July 7th around 4 PM.

Scrappy is a poodle, small in size, and extremely loved by our family. We are asking the community for help in finding him and bringing him home safely.

  • Last seen: Near [28th Ave nearest street, intersection, or landmark Iverson mall/ Marlow Heights], Temple Hills, MD
  • Name: Scrappy
  • Breed: Poodle
  • Missing Since: July 7th at around 4 PM
  • Reward offered for safe return – no questions asked.

What you can do:

If you have any information on Scrappy, call Prince George’s County police.

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