A French bulldog that was stolen from its owner in California during a walk has been recovered nearly 3,000 miles away in Philadelphia.
French bulldogs are an"expensive, in-demand breed," costing as much as $5,000 per dog, which gives incentive to steal them, knowing that their resale value will likely be high as well, Kitty Block, CEO and president of the Humane Society of the United States, told ABC News in a statement. The breed is small and likely won't hurt their abductor, which"might explain why thieves gravitate toward snatching them," Block said.
"When someone’s pet is stolen, it is a heart wrenching experience filled with fear and immense grief," she said, adding that several high-profile cases involving the breed in recent months is evidence that they are being targeted. 'In December, police on Long Island, New York, released photos of a woman they say
in Bay Shore over the Thanksgiving weekend. The woman provided false contact information when she dropped the dog off at a shelter, police said.On Dec. 27, a French bulldog was taken after its owner was
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