Van with 14 show dogs found in Redding; all dogs are safe.

[Cattledog]

This could have been a real tragedy.

REDDING, Calif. (KCRA) —
A white van with 14 show dogs inside was found Thursday in a remote area near Redding a day after they went missing from a fast-food restaurant’s parking lot, Redding police said.

"The van, and more importantly, the 14 dogs, have been recovered. All appear safe and sound," Redding police posted on their Facebook page.


A dog trainer from Seattle was headed to a dog show in Vallejo when he stopped around 1:20 p.m. Wednesday at an In-N-Out Burger in Redding for lunch. The trainer left the van running so the dogs could have air conditioning.

While the trainer, Tony Carter, was inside, the van was stolen. The dogs in the van belong to Carter’s clients.

There were several dog breeds -- including rat terriers, yellow labs and rottweilers – inside the van when it was stolen, police said.

The dogs and van were found Thursday in a remote, wooded area south of Redding. The van was parked in direct sunlight and locked up tight, police said.

Officers broke a window to get inside the van to the dogs, who were all "barking and eager to be rescued," officials said.

The dogs had high heart rates from heat and stress, were thirsty, hungry and in need of affection, according to police.

All 14 dogs were taken to Haven Humane Society for veterinary treatment, food, water and to be reunited with the owners.

http://www.kcra.com/article/van-with-14-show-dogs-found-in-redding-all-are-safe/21129629

[montanacowboy]

1. What kind of scumbag would do this

Glad the doggies were all rescued and safe

[barbtries]

2. and it was in n out!

he could have driven through.

[irisblue]

3. Bathroom break maybe

[barbtries]

4. that makes sense i suppose

bad planning?

[Judi Lynn]

5. Glad they are safe. Thanks. n/t