Stolen Alabama dog found in Arizona, reunited with owner

[@TowTruckMark]

Everybody who had anything to do with the dog being stolen needs to go to prison

[@sentienthamster]

I'm thinking more John Wick and less country club.

[@mimim8532]

@@sentienthamster😂 yep

[@annwe6]

What a waste of taxpayers' money. Unless you’d like to foot the bill yourself? Didn’t think so.

[@lovespurpleflowers]

@@annwe6oh, are you related to the folks that stole Rags?

[@annwe6]

​@@lovespurpleflowersNo, just a taxpayer who doesn’t believe people should be thrown in jail for this type of non-violent crime-because it’s incredibly expensive and contributes to overcrowding. Fined to the max, with compensation given to the lawful owner? Absolutely.

[@libbyjensen1858]

If you walk into someone's house to take their dog, that deserves charges~

[@trenaphillips1973]

@@libbyjensen1858 MAJOR charges.

[@sydneywood4398]

@@libbyjensen1858 not if it's a relative or somebody who lives there or a boyfriend who says the dog is his... They just have not released all the information about the people involved who are related or know each other.

[@norwoodboy6048]

@@sydneywood4398 Absolute Bollocks.

[@Enlightened77777]

dude thats Not just kidnapping the pet, its BREAKING AND ENTERING into someones HOME! so much going on they better file charges to teach people like that a lesson

[@trueloveingod2691]

Thank God for everyone who helped find and return that beautiful dog to his rightful family.

[@suebutterfield1820]

Thank God for everyone involved in helping this dog and family be reunited!!! I hope this family has many, many years together filled with love!!!!! 🥰🐾🐾🥰🐾🐾🥰

[@ursula1231]

Wow a YEAR ago 😮! She was blessed to get the furbaby back!

[@aytac007]

Thanks to all the kind police officers that returned this doggo to its owner, such a sweet boy, so adorable ❤️❤️

[@user-bb1pt-h0m3]

So happy Rags is back with his owner who he should be with, happy new year to them.

[@voyaristika5673]

That pup is adorable. To everyone who worked to bring him home, thank you! ❤😊❤

[@lindasterling4547]

Love that Rags is back home again with his family, everyone looks so happy! ❤

[@cathy1944]

As a mother to only dogs ( and it’s a true motherhood) I am so grateful that this mother got her child back. It’s a true parental love. ❤

[@loulou9978]

@@cathy1944 Dogs are more loyal than kids. I have both.

[@CatFluff-pm6qr]

Aww bless you, I always say it you love animals you have a pure soul💖they need protecting and loving👌🇬🇧

[@headstonesandheadlines]

So sweet! I'm so glad Rags was located and brought home.

[@silasxiii]

A home where he's most likely abused and neglected? You seem to have the awareness of an inbred guppy.

[@LaughterandJesus]

This put tears in my eyes

[@ameliax8508]

Same! 😭💙💙💙

[@SharonDelaneyosen]

Im really happy for Olivia & Rags. It was an emotional reunion but so lovely to see them back together. Glad that Rags is ok & thank you to the police officers who saved him & brought him home to his family. ❤❤ UK.

[@juliannedispain1637]

So happy for Rags and Olivia and the rest of their family❤

[@srlee3350]

Thank you officers!

[@annewilliams4931]

So happy for Rags and Olivia - what a happy new year they'll have now he's going to his rightful home!❤

[@Earthy-Artist]

A big round of applause for these outstanding good cops in both Alabama and Arizona! 👏👏👏 God bless you! Thank you for investigating the theft of this precious furry family member and working to get this sweet dog Rags back to his real owner/parent!

[@ChristinaB9782]

Praise be, miracles do happen! It makes my heart happy they got their furry baby back. I hope they are locking their doors now too!!! 🕊️💜🐶

[@stephanieboniface894]

So glad she got her fur baby back. They are a part of the family 💜

[@crominion6045]

Congrats, Rags and Olivia and thank you to those who helped reunite them.

[@dianemelick2393]

So glad Rags is home ahhh so warms my heart Great Christmas present💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@faeryhill1]

This is fantastic news ❤❤❤ beautiful dog, I'm so pleased for you 🙏🎉💫🇬🇪xxx

[@Precursor-co7up]

Ok, I knew there had to be more to the story because the dog showed no recognition or affection towards this woman. I found the news video from when Rags was stolen a year ago. Rags prior family is an elderly couple who could no longer physically care for him. They contacted a Sheepdog rescue because they wanted to make sure and find him a good home. The rescue suggested this woman. The adoption was contingent on the elderly couple still being able to see and be a part of his life. Upon adoption, they said the woman cut them off and would not let them see the dog. They sued for wrongful detainment. The video is on Fox 10 KZbin from 1 year ago - Stolen deaf sheepdog Rags.

[@brightblonde3508]

Poor Rags must be confused.

[@Macsrus5]

Well, she isn’t the sweet young lady we all thought she was😡

[@ellab8897]

@@Macsrus5- I do feel sympathy for the elderly couple who apparently originally had Rags. It does get a bit tricky in that they *surrendered* Rags to the rescue - gave him to the rescue - to have the rescue get Rags adopted. They did. If the adoption contract contained the obligation to allow Rags's original owners to be in his *new life post adoption* and this woman signed it, then she did renege on it. Btw, that is HUGE to ask of the adopters. Not to mention how *extremely confusing* that arrangement would be for Rags. Who are "his humans" or not? Add in being with yet some other people for a year, I feel So Sorry for Rags!!

[@ribread9501]

This is why it needs to be left to the court. News stories do not have all the intricate details of this case. Some things to keep in mind: 1. Rags is deaf- meaning, he’s going to respond and interact with environments differently than the average hearing dog. 2. If this was the case for that elderly couple why on earth was the solution to stalk someone’s home and have someone break in, enter, and steal the dog away? That’s CRIMINAL no matter how you swing it. While I agree she should not have had her door unlocked, it’s still wrong. 3. In all honesty I would probably not want someone to be able to visit the dog they adopted out. It’s confusing to the dog and painful for every party. Please don’t make assumptions on either party based on speculation. Let the court decide.

[@monicaswavel6074]

Awww that's sad

[@VanessaGreenlee-l6z]

Thanks to those heroes cops that rescued that innocent dog,from those thief's.♥️🐩

[@emmarborder2569]

Thank you officers,she got her merry Christmas and her family

[@missbrownskinlady23]

Im so happy the dog is back the rightful owner

[@Devonellah]

Awwww - thanks to these police officers who helped to bring Rags home 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@sashasabbeth6836]

Thank God

[@jacqueline1623]

You are not taking a dog...you are taking a member of someone's family.

[@sydneywood4398]

@@jacqueline1623 Did you ever question how this person got into the house without the door locked? And how they have stated that the person who took the dog knew the owner? Doesn't. It seem a little curious that they don't have released all the facts?

[@kimberlyj2066]

Wow this warms my heart

[@stephaniewood1547]

Congratulations you both!! I’m so happy you got your baby back where he belongs. ❤❤😊

[@tinamorgante6882]

Please protect him now and take care of this beautiful dog.

[@ritaobrien2779]

So elated Rags is back home where he belongs. What a wonderful Christmas gift.

[@patricianyiri8879]

THANK YOU JESUS FOR HEARING MY PRAYERS YOU ALWAYS DO AMEN ❤❤❤❤❤🕊😇👵🏻💖💖💖💖💖🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@cindymaulden2226]

Lady you better lock your doors and gates

[@Johnny.Natural]

The previous owner stole her it wasn't a random job

[@lemondropkid6175]

@@Johnny.Natural the front door was unlocked, that's how the thief got in

[@Johnny.Natural]

@@lemondropkid6175 I get it but the thief or previous owner was going to get that dog one way or another, this wasn't the first attempt, he actually filed a report as well

[@elishacuthbert85]

@@Johnny.Natural exactly

[@sydneywood4398]

@@Johnny.Natural If you know more facts and answers about this story, please post them. The reporter sure did not.

[@teamedwardbella4ever]

There definitely needs to be charges against the person who entered her home illegally and stole her dog and the person harboring him in their home too.

[@ACockatielsSong]

This is a sad and happy story. The original owners missed him and wanted him back. They should be happy that Rags is living with a new family and is loved.

[@donnawalker1917]

So thankful that rags was returned home. We have two adorable and wonderful Shetland sheep dogs, and they are our family, like our children. If someone stole one of them, I would be inconsolable. If the original owners gave him up for adoption, and then change their mind months later, I’m sorry, but someone else took the responsibility to take care of him and love him when you didn’t.

[@reneelash1091]

That is truly a Christmas miracle a miracle. Period

[@adnillesorrah6335]

Thanks to all who helped in finding the owners of this sweet furbaby! God bless🙏♥️

[@hixxyted1244]

A year is like 7 years to the dog ❤❤ so happy hes reunited ❤

[@JulieAnderocci]

Thanks for all the hard work❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@brightblonde3508]

Poor Rags has been shuffled between 3 homes now. He must be confused.

[@ChosenDeeDee]

So glad he is reunited with his family ❤

[@mr.d.572]

If the original 'owners' of the dog gave him up for adoption, what made them think they could sue her to get him back? They seem very lost.

[@nikkidarkangelpnope8400]

My guess is they are breeders and lost a male from their breeding set up so they wanted rags back for breeding when they lost in court they stole him.

[@elishacuthbert85]

Agree

[@silasxiii]

What if there were reports of abuse or neglect? Why would you automatically assume that the original owners were somehow in the wrong? It didn't seem odd to you that the dog ran right past her after being separated for a year? One thing I know is dog behavior, and that dog's behavior shows that he has no emotional attachment to that woman whatsoever. Something definitely seems off with this whole situation.

[@lovespurpleflowers]

@@silasxiiiyou are full of b.s., the dog has to “recognize” scent before they know their people! You are probably “connected” in some way to the thieves, I would suspect?

[@mr.d.572]

@@silasxiii The original owners were in the wrong because they kidnapped the dog. That is not an acceptable solution. I agree that the dog did not seem to have much of a connection to her but that could just be the dog's personality too. It doesn't have to mean there's abuse going on. Clearly we don't have enough information to fully evaluate the situation.

[@Thoughtfulideas-mp2qm]

It must be someone who knew the family.

[@patrickunderhill2901]

Breaking and entering, stealing, knowingly accepting stolen property, transporting stolen property across State lines, etc.. Charges should be coming!

[@missy3591]

Shame on you for taking him away from his family

[@carolinemarch2626]

Great news. Happy for you and your family ❤

[@tamirasams3549]

Merry Christmas!!!!❤😊

[@TracyT5150]

God bless you all 💕

[@mirkkasalo5868]

Bless all who helped them and all who help to find any missing pet and bring it back to their loving homes, let them all to be happily reunited❣️Fortunately the dog was found from good place which gave him back to home 🙏

[@teamedwardbella4ever]

@@mirkkasalo5868 The dog was stole from inside their home and the people that had him didn't willing give him back. The police had to identify him through his microchip and then took the dog. Those people are connected to the theft of this dog.

[@brianherrala8238]

Happy New Year Rags🎉

[@l8dysyskeykisuke60]

Glad to see Rag's home and safe with his mommy. I remember when this was on air ... Reading from the NE. TY...Maricopa PD!

[@susanc8687]

Was the thief apprehended?

[@moons4363]

Glad the dog is okay❤

[@lizcorredor3480]

Thank god let the people that had them need to be in jail so happy she's reunited with her dog❤❤❤❤❤

[@wildflower2092]

I remember this heartbreaking story. Happy Ending 🥰

[@ncg5560]

I don't think we are getting the entire story here. Definitely need more information.

[@silasxiii]

You're literally the only person commenting on here who has a working brain in their skull. Because A, why was there a lawsuit filed to get the dog back? And B, why after a year apart did the dog run right past her like he's got no emotional connection to her? There seems to be either a dog abuse or neglect situation going on here with his supposed "real family."

[@themoonlitquill]

Stalking (because we all know they had to be stalking the new owner), breaking and entering, theft of a dog, transporting stolen property across state lines (makes it a federal case). The Alabama state police better get on this ASAP, or else this could eacalate real quickly; especially since the original owners live in the same state as the new owners and the original owners also know the address of Rags' new family. I hope the authorities take this seriously.

[@ringaleavo]

Great story, I vote for charges, that's a rotten thing they did.

[@romeltheon]

Rags being away for a year from his mom and recognizing her that quick is proof that they do know and recognize their pawrents despite time and distance.

[@candyjones7745]

Don't be stupid, LOCK YOUR DOOR

[@BeBeBraveSpirit]

Bring charges now!! Poor Rags and her family was missing each other and so worried. Wonderful news they are finally reunited and hopefully will keep close eye on her incase they try to do something like this again.

[@deliciano1294]

Sweet home Alabama. I coming home to you.

[@pamelamazzella672]

Heroes still exist 💕 Miracles still happen 💥🙏

[@kimt1054]

I am glad that the police took this case seriously and got the dog back.

[@ST-rj8iu]

There is obviously more to the story. I wonder if the original owners asked for her to watch him for a few months and then she wouldn't give him back? So who really stole the dog?

[@squirrellvr7295]

So... The original owners that she adopted Rags from stole him back? It was obvious from the burglary video that the dog knew the person. First place I would have sent the cops.

[@toryberch]

Oh I pray Rags has a safe journey on the plane ride home 🙏 it always makes me nervous pets in the cargo hold 😬

[@DebbieK-y1j]

Welcome 🐶home to back family🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️

[@mytv89626]

She moved out of state, didn't tell the original owners. People from Alabama have accents.

[@tundrav8georgia]

Great story

[@carolwilliams8281]

So much negativity. Just be happy for them!

[@rncine]

The police were awesome to continue for a year to look into this, most police wouldn’t. So glad she got her family member back.

[@RaulRodriguez-vt5dc]

Awesome 🎉

[@lizaagonzi5946]

Awww Rags ❤❤❤❤

[@cy4330]

We don't know the whole story. Obviously there have been lawsuit from the original owner to get the dog back after giving it up for adoption. It could be that the new owner refused to give up thus lawsuits. Out of no choice they stole it. I mean this is not thief who stole and sold but returned to the old owner. They obviously couldn't bear parting with the dog so why not return to the original owner?

[@YaYaPaBla]

I can’t stands thieves!

[@lylarose2696]

All involved in this kidnapping must be charged and put in jail for a long time.

[@donnafaircloth3992]

I’m glad she has a happy ending to this story

[@Tryingtohaveselfcontrol]

Seems as if the dog.could care less

[@sandriagutierrez2605]

Rags looks pretty good. Looks like he was well taken care of. I don’t think he even remembered his past life, but all’s well that ends well!

[@abeperez6598]

Time to lock those doors and be less naive.

[@sammyjo8109]

Lock your doors and windows when leaving the house. Microchip your pets. Never leave your purse, wallet, briefcase or other valuables in your vehicle. Amazing how many people do not do these simple things. I can only imagine how devastated she was to find her beloved Rags stole and how thrilled to get him back. Great ending!

[@carolinechirima]

Why did they put him for adoption if they wanted him in the first place .

[@AsRandomAsNumbers]

That dog just ran past her 😂

[@Troubles0125]

Can you tell me where in the video the dog ran past her cuz I watched several times and never seen that maybe I am watching a different video!🤣🤣

[@smokbabi]

It was right in the beginning 🤣

[@Precursor-co7up]

That dog has no idea who she is.

[@kritik33]

​@@Precursor-co7up Exactly

[@mytv89626]

​@@Troubles01250:05

[@lisaritchie6889]

❤❤❤

[@pattimiller9157]

Yay police ..I love that they cared enough even though it is an animal ❤

[@stephanieholderfield2475]

What a amazing ending!

[@mariapenhadasilva5904]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@skipjack2-ui1uo]

And this is why you change the chip and make sure everything is in order when you adopt a dog. 😨

[@docsamarie]

Sweet🥰

[@jenniferw5087]

I hope there are charges. They went into her home uninvited and took her dog. Does not matter the dogs history she legally has it

[@joanmartonesessions7782]

I thought if it was across state lines it became federal

[@carolwilliams8281]

Only for people, I believe.

[@kritik33]

The dog did not recognize Olivia

[@tizi2003]

Something about this story does not add up and the poor dog has been left in total confusion! Do we know who the person that came to the house and stole him was? Why was the door open? Something doesn't add up!

[@elderepyper]

And her door was just open? Lock your doors. However I am glad you got your dog back.

[@cynthg9547]

Can i ask why was the door unlocked 😮please lady please for now on keep your doors locked it's dangerous world 🌎. I'm thankful for you and your doggy safety

[@deniseeulert2503]

This is what I came to ask.

[@Precursor-co7up]

Looks like they live on a pretty busy street too. Lots of cars driving past.