A Lake Country woman is pleading for the return of her dog, which she said was stolen from her home this week.

In a post shared to several Okanagan social media pages, Chelsea Pawluk describes the devastation her children are feeling after losing their pet.

Dash, a three-pound long-haired Chihuahua was reportedly taken after their home was broken into.

Lake Country RCMP confirmed that on Dec. 10, they received a report of a break and enter to a residence.

鈥淭he complainant reported that the only thing that was taken was her 10-week old long haired Chihuahua puppy, with light and dark brown markings,鈥� stated the RCMP in an email, Dec. 11.

鈥淒ash鈥檚 owner鈥檚 are very concerned for his well-being.鈥�

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Owners pleaded for the public鈥檚 help.

鈥淚f anyone sees him pop up for sale or hear of someone who gets a tiny long-haired Chihuahua, please be on the lookout for him,鈥� states Pawluk鈥檚 post.

Anyone with information is asked to contact their local police. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or .

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