Stolen Chihuahua has found loving home
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Posted: 4:40 PM Nov 20, 2008
 Last Updated: 7:06 PM Nov 20, 2008
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A dog that was stolen from Pat's Pets at the UP Mall in Mishawaka, then returned, has now found a loving home.

Last month, a woman was playing with a Chihuahua in the "puppy room" when she stashed the dog in her bag and left.

After reporting the theft, the dog turned up at the Emergency Animal Clinic on Grape Road.

Now, a happy family has adopted the dog, and they’ve named it "Taco Bell, or Taco for short.

The new mommy of Taco emailed us these pictures, and said he's been having a blast with her two young children.
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Posted by: Amy Location: Elkhart on Apr 24, 2009 at 08:37 PM
UPDATE ON TACO! Taco is almost a year old now and he is doing very well! He is still a little picky on eating but eats well! The kids are enjoying taking him for walks and chasing him through the house! He still loves his sqeaky bear and has even learned to play fetch! He's my special little guy!
Posted by: Amy Location: Elkhart on Nov 24, 2008 at 12:12 AM
For those who would like to keep rck of Taco, I have set up a MySpace page for him. You are welcome to watch him grow. I will post pictures and up dates. MySpace URL: http://www.myspace.com/tacobellpuppy
Posted by: Margaret Location: South Bend on Nov 23, 2008 at 07:59 AM
Amy-we have always used science diet that the vet suggested. I have a dachshund and when he was little-like a hot dog-he ate that. I just bought the small bites which are about the size of an M&M. For the size of your dog a 20 pound dog would last a loooonnnggg time. Good luck with Taco. He is a sweetie.
Posted by: sally Location: mishawaka on Nov 21, 2008 at 07:32 PM
I have a small dog and they have to eat every 2-3 hours, they are just like babies. Make sure you are watching him eat, and he should get plenty of rest as well!
Posted by: Amy Location: Elkhart on Nov 21, 2008 at 02:24 PM
The only condition he has is that he is a very picky eater. I have can food he will eat that I bought from the vet and a little dry food the pet store gave me! He doesn't eat that very well. I am trying another but doesn't look as if he'll eat it! I hope I find something he likes soon I can keep buying this expensive stuff! I did find a treat he likes! He is one famous pup! I love him alot! He loves car rides and sitting in my lap! My daughter loves holding him and playing with him with the cats mouse! He also loves to play with the cat! My kids love their early Christmas present! He's home just in time for Christmas.
Posted by: danny on Nov 21, 2008 at 11:24 AM
did they catch the low life scum bag is the bigger question.
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 21, 2008 at 11:15 AM
That's one ugly puppy! ;)
Posted by: Blase Blah Location: South Bend on Nov 21, 2008 at 09:46 AM
Yo quiro Taco Bell!!
Posted by: Margaret Location: South Bend on Nov 21, 2008 at 04:29 AM
Amy Taco is so cute. I remember that WNDU said that he had a medical condition and that is why they were so concerned about him. Is he ok?
Posted by: Amy Location: Elkhart on Nov 20, 2008 at 06:37 PM
Margaret that is a good question! I was wondering that my self, being the pups new mommy! Thank God she returned him or I would have never got him! We took Taco to vet today his weight is 3.2 ain't that cute!
Posted by: Margaret Location: South Bend on Nov 20, 2008 at 04:55 PM
I am glad that Taco got a good home. What happened to the woman who stole it. I hope she was found and prosecuted.

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