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Houston couples offering reward money for their dogs
ONLY ON FOX: FOX 26's Randy Wallace speaks with two Houston couples who want their dog back and their offering major reward money for their safe return.
HOUSTON - "He's very playful. He loves people and he shows lots of love," said Cristin Diaz.
The little guys name is Perky.
"He's very playful, he sleeps a lot," said Katelyn Medrano.
She and Diaz are Perky's owners.
"Me and my girlfriend definitely went through some hard times a lot of crying and we definitely miss him so much," said Ian Gonzales.
Gonzales and his girlfriend, Veronica Traigle, are the owners of a French Bulldog named Jocko.
Both of these couples are offering more than $10,000 for the safe return of their beloved pets.
Perky was stolen from a downtown hi-rise at 3800 Main on October 24.
The apartment door was busted open and a man was caught on a neighbor’s camera.
"They took some designer shoes and they took some money, but mainly they took Perky," Diaz said.
"Other things don't matter," Medrano said. "What I really want is my dog back. He wasn't just a dog, he's like my kid, he's my best friend."
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The couple is offering a $20,000 reward for Perky's safe return. No questions asked.
"It worries me very much. I don't know where he is and I don't know if anything is wrong with him," said Medrano.
"He's basically like my child," said Traigle. "He's my little partner in crime whenever I give speech therapy to my kids."
Jocko has been missing from a Westchase area apartment complex since August 23.
"I'm the person that can give him the best love and care," Traigle said.
French Bulldogs can cost several thousands of dollars.
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They get stolen so much there's even websites telling owners precautions they should take to keep them safe.
This couple is offering $12,000 for Jocko's return.
"If you're a decent person, no questions asked," said Gonzales said. "I'd just like to have my dog back. He's very special to us."
To provide any information about Perky, contact (832) 708-7539.
For any information about Jocko, contact (346) 610-2162.