$10,000 OFFERED FOR PUG'S RETURN.Byline: Karen Rubin Staff Writer COVINA - The Ice Princess is missing and even a doggy psychic and a pet detective can't find her. The 14-month-old pug pug, breed of sturdy, compact toy dog that became popular in England during the 19th cent. It stands about 11 in. (27.9 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs from 14 to 18 lb (6.4–8.2 kg). was snatched from her crate Sunday at the South Bay Kennel Club Kennel Club the principal body for maintaining stud books and registering purebred dogs in Great Britain. dog show in Torrance when her professional handlers left momentarily to show some breeds. Owner Michele Slates and her business partner, Elois Veltmann, are offering a $10,000 reward to anyone who finds the dog. ``It's like losing a child, you get so attached to the dog,'' Slates said. Since Sunday when someone snatched ``Icee'' from her crate, Slates has launched an all-out campaign to find the 14-pound dog. Slates contacted a dog psychic. She hired Sherlock Bones, a pet detective service and posted scores of fliers. Slates also contacted scores of veterinarians Veterinarians and veterinary surgeons (vets) are medical professionals who operate exclusively on animals. Well-known and notable veterinarians include:
Ice Princess was stolen out of an unlocked vehicle at North High School campus in Torrance between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., said Torrance police Officer Dave Crespin. ``Someone knew exactly what they were doing, since it was a dog show,'' Crespin said. The South Bay Kennel Club dog show attracted some 1,500 to 2,000 show dogs who competed in various canine classes. The show was outside on the campus grounds. No general security was provided, police said. But while the police appear to have few clues, dog psychic Susan Hoke hoke tr.v. hoked, hok·ing, hokes Slang To give an impressive but artificial, false, or deceptive quality to: hoked up some phony allegations. of Harrisburg, Pa. says she does. A tall, thin woman with dark hair took the dog, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Hoke. The woman wore a white blouse and red skirt. Bangled bracelets decorated her arms. The bracelets evidently bothered the dog. After stealing the dog, the woman drove 100 miles north of Torrance in a metallic blue van. Hoke believes the dog is being kept in a private kennel and will probably be resold. Hoke, who does not charge for her services, said some canines communicate better than others. It's harder for smaller breeds because they are low to the ground ``looking at the grass.'' ``I am not infallible in·fal·li·ble adj. 1. Incapable of erring: an infallible guide; an infallible source of information. 2. , but I get a sense, the dogs tell me what happened,'' she said. ``Some dogs show me a picture. Sometimes I can see what the dog sees.'' CAPTION(S): photo Photo: Ice Princess, a 14-month-old show pug with championship genes, has been missing since she was snatched Sunday. |
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