ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Public Information Office
2003 Mill Road
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
703.838.4636
MEDIA ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MAY 21, 2004 3:30 P.M.
Dog Stolen from Alexandria Animal Shelter;
Chihuahua Had Recent Surgery, Needs Vet Attention
Alexandria police are investigating the theft of a dog from the City’s animal shelter. The dog, a spayed 8-month-old female Chihuahua, was stolen yesterday afternoon from the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter at 4101 Eisenhower Avenue.
Shelter staff contacted police last night to report that the dog, Jemma, was stolen from a fenced run area sometime between noon and 6 p.m. Police are investigating the possibility that someone visiting the shelter concealed the small dog and then left.
Jemma recently had abdominal surgery and needs veterinary follow-up. Shelter staff alerted local veterinarians and animal hospitals in case anyone seeks treatment for her.
Jemma is black and tan, with short hair, and weighs approximately seven pounds. She has stitches on her belly and a shaved spot on her front leg. Although she is a Chihuahua, she strongly resembles a Miniature Pinscher because of her black and tan markings.
Jemma’s adoption had already been arranged by the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, which operates the shelter. Jemma’s new family awaits her safe return.
Anyone knowing Jemma’s location is asked to call Alexandria police at 703.838.4444 or the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria at 703.838.4774.
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