UPDATE 2/11 at 12:15 P.M. (WFXR) — The Franklin County Humane Society Planned Pethood and Adoption Center says pet owners are still searching for the two black Labrador Retrievers, Colby and Caleb, that were stolen from Waid Park on February 7.

The owner, who is an Amy Veteran, was walking Colby and Caleb when they got away and chased after a squirrel. The center says an off-white Jeep Grand Cherokee was allegedly parked outside the park entrance on Pepper Road when witnesses saw two Hispanic males lure the dogs into the Jeep and drive away.

A $3,300 reward is now being offered for the safe return of Colby and Caleb. The Franklin County Humane Society asks that if anyone sees the vehicle take a picture, write down the license plate number, and call 540-483-3000.

The dogs can be returned to the following locations:



FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — The Franklin County Humane Society Planned Pethood and Adoption Center says two black Labrador Retrievers were reported stolen from Waid Park on Tuesday morning.

The organization says the two dogs, Colby and Caleb were at the park on February 7 when they got away from their owner and ran after a squirrel. Witnesses say two Hispanic males were seen luring them into an off-white Jeep Grand Cherokee and driving away.

The Humane Society asks that if anyone sees the vehicle take a picture, write down the license plate number, and call 540-483-3000. A $2,000 reward is being offered for the safe return of Colby and Caleb.

They can be brought to the following locations:

  • Pet Clinic of Rocky Mount
  • Franklin County Animal Shelter
  • Franklin County Humane Society Planned Pethood Adoption Center