Police are digging for leads after Tallow the seven-month-old therapy dog was stolen at Heidelberg Heights last week, Victoria Police say.
Investigators have been told Tallow a King Charles Cavalier, was taken from a secured back garden on Waiora Road sometime in the morning of Saturday 9 December.
Tallow is not only a beloved family member he is also a therapy dog for children in foster care. He provides support to children dealing with trauma.
The micro-chipped Cavalier is tri colour, black, brown and white and has a distinctive white mark on his back.
Police have released an image of Tallow in the hope someone has information regarding his current whereabouts.
Anyone with any information is urged to call Heidelberg Police Station on 9450 8000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
