Missing Dog returned

Dog, the cross-breed missing from his Titirangi home since before Christmas, has been reunited with his owners.

Leigh Tawharu and her family had almost given up hope of finding their beloved pet when a note arrived in their letterbox this month.

The letter writer claimed to have Dog, saying he was okay and "having a wonderful life".

Leigh was outraged and went public in the Western Leader last Saturday with a plea to the mystery writer to come forward.

She was relieved to get a phone call shortly after the article appeared and thrilled to find Dog at a Cornwallis address. Leigh says it’s great to have Dog back home.

"The lady who had him has looked after him really well and there are no hard feelings." Sure...