Adopted Puppy Stolen from Shelter

SMITH COUNTY — The search is on after a puppy was stolen from the Pets Fur People shelter in Smith County. Gayle Helms with Pets Fur People, formerly the Humane Society of Smith County, tells KETK that the puppy was taken just before 5:00pm last Friday. Employees noticed a black 4-door Mitsubishi driving into the compound. They say that while it is unusual to have a vehicle so close, it’s not unheard of, so they did not approach the vehicle. They noticed a young Hispanic couple get out of the car and walk around the complex. The man and woman were in their 20s or 30s. The man is approximately 5’9″ and was wearing a red hoodie. The woman is approximately 5’5″ with long black hair. She was wearing a white shirt at the time of the theft.

The pup, “Woodrow,” is a 3-month-old Shepherd mix. He had already been adopted, but was being held at the shelter for a week before being picked up by his new family. They are offering a reward of $500 for information regarding the pup’s whereabouts. If you have tips, you’re asked to contact Pets Fur People at [email protected] or (903) 597-2471. Helms says Woodrow’s adopted family was heartbroken after hearing of the incident