WASHINGTON 鈥� Someone stole Heaven: That鈥檚 the name of a one-month-old pit bull that was stolen from her owner at gunpoint Tuesday night.
Heaven鈥檚 owner was walking the little gray pit bull when the driver of a silver sedan drove up, got out of the car and took the puppy at gunpoint, D.C. police said. It happened in the 3200 block of Pomeroy Road Southeast near Suitland Parkway.
The driver of the car was headed toward Sheridan Road Southeast, according to police.
At just 4 weeks old, the puppy is at a critical stage in her development, said Humane Rescue Alliance Sgt. Dan D鈥橢ramo. The dog was making the transition from mother鈥檚 milk to formula, the owner said. She鈥檚 not yet eating solid food.
Making sure the puppy gets appropriate food is important,聽D鈥橢ramo said, adding, 鈥淣ow more than ever is a period of time when this dog should not be missing any meals.鈥�
It鈥檚 also a very important time in a puppy鈥檚 social development, D鈥橢ramo added, and if mishandled, Heaven could be left with lifelong behavioral issues.
D鈥橢ramo’s suggestion to whoever took the dog: 鈥淕et it back into the hands of the people who know what it needs best 鈥� and that鈥檚 the owner.鈥�
If that鈥檚 not possible, the puppy could be dropped off at the Humane Rescue Alliance, he said. 鈥淲e can make sure the dog is OK, and then reunite it with the owner. Just get it back into the hands of the people who can take care of it.鈥�
D.C. police have postedin the hopes that someone will recognize it and return it. They are investigating the robbery and say if anyone has information, they should call 202-727-9099.
Below is a map of the area where the puppy was taken.
