Poorly pug stolen from family home leaves owners devastated

A family from Powys have been left heartbroken after their pet pug Betsy was stolen from home.

Owner Lynsey Hobson says she left for work on Thursday 21st January a little after 11am, leaving Betsy in the utility room at the family home in Beguildy. But when her partner returned four hours later, he discovered that Betsy had been stolen.

When Lynsey's partner returned to the house at 3pm, he discovered that Betsy had been stolen Credit: Lynsey Hobson

Betsy turns two in April, and her owners say she has 'issues' with her health including a broken rib and regular fits.

Betsy turns two-years-old in April Credit: Lynsey Hobson

Lynsey and her family have now begun a campaign to find their missing pug, setting up Facebook and Twitter pages which have already attracted hundreds of followers.

Lynsey says her three young children have lost their 'best friend' Credit: Lynsey Hobson

The family have urged anyone with more information on Betsy's whereabouts to get in touch or contact Dyfed Powys Police on 101.