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| Stolen dog reunited with Norfolk owners after seven years | |
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| Daisy the Labrador was taken from her garden in November 2017 | Daisy the Labrador was taken from her garden in November 2017 |
| A couple who "never gave up hope" after their dog was stolen more than seven years ago said they were "so, so grateful" to the RSPCA for reuniting them. | A couple who "never gave up hope" after their dog was stolen more than seven years ago said they were "so, so grateful" to the RSPCA for reuniting them. |
| Daisy the Labrador was abducted from her Norfolk garden in November 2017, sparking press appeals and a petition to government. | Daisy the Labrador was abducted from her Norfolk garden in November 2017, sparking press appeals and a petition to government. |
| An RSPCA inspector found 13-year-old Daisy more than 200 miles away in Somerset on Sunday during a routine investigation, and checked her microchip. | An RSPCA inspector found 13-year-old Daisy more than 200 miles away in Somerset on Sunday during a routine investigation, and checked her microchip. |
| Owner Rita Potter spoke of her joy at getting her dog back, adding: "We kept a photograph on the mantlepiece and would look at it every day thinking of her, and where she might be." | Owner Rita Potter spoke of her joy at getting her dog back, adding: "We kept a photograph on the mantlepiece and would look at it every day thinking of her, and where she might be." |
| Rita and Philip Potter never gave up hope of finding their dog Daisy | Rita and Philip Potter never gave up hope of finding their dog Daisy |
| Mrs Potter and her husband Philip struggled to hold back tears as Daisy returned to her home in Old Buckenham. | Mrs Potter and her husband Philip struggled to hold back tears as Daisy returned to her home in Old Buckenham. |
| "It is an absolute dream come true that the RSPCA found her and returned her to us - where she belongs - we are so, so grateful," said Mrs Potter. | "It is an absolute dream come true that the RSPCA found her and returned her to us - where she belongs - we are so, so grateful," said Mrs Potter. |
| RSPCA inspector Kim Walters (left), pictured with colleague Andy Cook, was able to bring the dog back to Norfolk | RSPCA inspector Kim Walters (left), pictured with colleague Andy Cook, was able to bring the dog back to Norfolk |
| Daisy's theft made news headlines in 2017 after witnesses spotted her being bundled into a truck by suspected 'backyard breeders', who make profit out of breeding animals and have little care for their welfare. | |
| Police investigated but the vehicle could not be traced. | Police investigated but the vehicle could not be traced. |
| Mr and Mrs Potter took part in several press and social media appeals, with support from actor Tom Hardy who shared their post. | Mr and Mrs Potter took part in several press and social media appeals, with support from actor Tom Hardy who shared their post. |
| They also started a petition urging the government to do more to tackle pet theft, which attracted 100,000 signatures. Last year the Pet Abduction Bill was passed. | They also started a petition urging the government to do more to tackle pet theft, which attracted 100,000 signatures. Last year the Pet Abduction Bill was passed. |
| The Potter family have been delighted to have Daisy back | The Potter family have been delighted to have Daisy back |
| RSPCA inspector Kim Walters rushed Daisy to a vet in Weston-Super-Mare on Sunday, after becoming concerned about her condition. | RSPCA inspector Kim Walters rushed Daisy to a vet in Weston-Super-Mare on Sunday, after becoming concerned about her condition. |
| Her owner - who claimed he had only had the dog for a few years - agreed to sign her over into the care of the animal welfare charity. | Her owner - who claimed he had only had the dog for a few years - agreed to sign her over into the care of the animal welfare charity. |
| A microchip scan revealed she was stolen and gave contact details for Mr and Mrs Potter. | A microchip scan revealed she was stolen and gave contact details for Mr and Mrs Potter. |
| Ms Walters said: "They were obviously shocked - but elated at the same time. | Ms Walters said: "They were obviously shocked - but elated at the same time. |
| "I was a bit choked from listening to them, and clearly how much they loved her, so it was great telling them that we could get her back home soon." | "I was a bit choked from listening to them, and clearly how much they loved her, so it was great telling them that we could get her back home soon." |
| Andy Cook, behavioural welfare adviser for the charity, said: "It seems Daisy has been used for 'backyard breeding' and she has a number of mammary masses, she has slight hip dysplasia and her coat was quite dirty. | Andy Cook, behavioural welfare adviser for the charity, said: "It seems Daisy has been used for 'backyard breeding' and she has a number of mammary masses, she has slight hip dysplasia and her coat was quite dirty. |
| "She really is the sweetest girl and will wag her tail whenever she sees you, but since she was stolen it is clear she has had a hard life." | "She really is the sweetest girl and will wag her tail whenever she sees you, but since she was stolen it is clear she has had a hard life." |
| Mrs Potter said: "We know she is elderly now and has health issues, but whatever time she has left she will now be surrounded by lots of love and attention." | Mrs Potter said: "We know she is elderly now and has health issues, but whatever time she has left she will now be surrounded by lots of love and attention." |
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