Missing Springer Spaniels

The Cortez family is missing their two Springer Spaniels, Brownie and Bella, since last Thursday night. It is believed that, while briefly out in the yard, Brownie was spooked or stolen and Bella followed. The dogs may be together or they may be separate.

Mia Cortez gave this scenario:

"Our neighbor's husband (across the street) said he saw the puppy run into his yard that evening, and then run back home. After that, we don't know what happened to them. We think something must have spooked Brownie and he jumped over our side fence, something he never has done, and then Bella must have pushed and pushed her way out of the bottom of the fence.

But we know someone had to have grabbed them soon after, because the few times they have gotten out, they've come back home or ended up at a friend's house down the street."

She confided by email to Lisa Degliantoni: "We miss them so. :( "

Both dogs are chipped and are on the national register. The Cortez's live in the 3100 block of Louisville near Myles Street.

Please be on the lookout for these dogs:

Bella

Brownie