A Lowestoft family have been left heartbroken after their two dogs were allegedly stolen from their home while they were stranded abroad following a holiday.
Caitlin Alexander said she and her partner, Josh, discovered their beloved pets missing when they returned home on Sunday morning after being delayed in Türkiye.
Ms Alexander said the family bought Kilo, a Belgian Malinois, as an eight-week-old puppy shortly after moving into their home nearly two years ago.
“We wanted a family pet so we got Kilo at just eight weeks old,” she said. “He was the cutest little puppy, very active and non-stop. He has always been hyper, playful and very protective over his family.”
The black and tan dog, now aged around 15 months, is a working dog and was kept in kennels at the property, although he spent time indoors with the family during the day.
“He is a beautiful dog and we always take him on long walks. He is friendly and like the BFG,” she said.
Wanting Kilo to have company, the family recently welcomed Pablo, a black and tan Rottweiler puppy.
“We have only had him a few weeks so it’s really sad. Kilo babied Pablo like he was his own. They were so good together and I hope they are both still together now,” Ms Alexander said.
A friend had been staying at the property and caring for the dogs while the family was away.
"She left on the Sunday at midnight as we were suppose to be back not long after, but we were stuck in Türkiye at the airport and couldn’t let her know we were delayed," she said.
“We got home at about 10am and went straight to the kennels. My gate was locked and the kennel was open with no dogs in,” she added. “I was in so much shock. My two daughters cried their eyes out because they were so excited to see the dogs.”
Ms Alexander contacted police, the RSPCA, local vets, and the dogs’ microchip company, but said there have been no sightings. She believes her pets were taken by someone known to the family as Kilo would likely attack a stranger.
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The family are offering a £1000 reward for the safe return of their beloved pets.
“I am devastated. They are my family, they are my kids. We need them back,” said Ms Alexander. “We are all broken as a family and our hearts have been torn apart. Now we don’t feel safe here.”
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