'Fantastic news' - Beloved family pet returned home after being stolen during burglary
Pascal, a brown and white springer spaniel, was taken from a property in Waterford last week
The search for a beloved family dog that was stolen in a recent burglary in County Waterford has been stood down after he was thankfully found safe and sound.
Pascal, a brown and white springer spaniel, was taken from a property on Connelly Road, Portlaw last week.
The incident occurred at around 5:30pm on Thursday, May 28.
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However, Gardaí confirmed on Wednesday that the beloved pooch was found safe and well and had been returned to his family.
The news has been widely welcomed by members of the local community on social media with hundreds commenting on their relief the pet had been found.
One person said, “Ah great news awful thing to happen back with his loving family”, while another said, “Wonderful news but neither Pascal nor the family should have had such an ordeal.”