Stolen Toronto Dog Reunited With Owner

John Hildon and his dog

By Elaine Furst For Dog Files

Like a scene out of a bad movie, a dog was stolen as the owner was walking it. But luckily this dog tale has a happy ending.

Toronto senior John Hildon, 84, was curled up in his favorite recliner on Sunday with Goldie, his eight year Bichon Frise as he recounted the bizarre dognapping that occurred on Friday night.

“I was taking Goldie for a walk…going towards Victoria Park,” said Hildon. “This guy … looked down (at the dog) and said, ‘Who’s dog is this?’ And I said, ‘I don’t know,’ jokingly. So, this guy grabs the dog.”

Hildon said the man ran across the street against a red light with Goldie in his arms and jumped on a bus.

Hildon said he called Toronto police when he got home but thought the dog was gone forever.

Detectives who were assigned to the case used the cameras on the bus the alleged suspect boarded to track down the missing mutt.

Hildon said he endured a gruelling 24-hours as the fate of his cuddly companion remained uncertain.

It wasn’t until officers brought Goldie home Saturday night that he could relax.

“It was one of the happiest moments of my life,” Hildon said with tears in his eyes. “When I saw the (police) coming to the door with him I couldn’t believe it.”

Goldie was rewarded with a pork chop dinner and plenty of affection from Hildon.
Hildon said that while he will continue to walk his dog along the same route, he did learn a valuable lesson.

“I’m gonna keep him on a six-foot leash now,” he said with a laugh.

A 36-year old Toronto man has been charged with theft and possession of stolen property, according to police

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Nicolinevann
Nicolinevann
13 years ago

Glad 4 u all.In my country(South Africa),the black people poison our dogs during nights or when u are at work,so that nobody can bother them when burglar your home or farm.That happens everyday and our ANC goverment don’t give a damn!!!

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