Ellie Alert: Soldier loses car and dog
A soldier awaiting deployment to Iraq this spring had his car stolen in Annapolis when he stopped for gas yesterday — with his puppy inside.
Army Sgt. Benjamin Terfehr, based at Ft. Mead, appeared on ABC2’s “Good Morning Maryland” today, issuing an appeal to get the dog back.
Terfehr, assigned to the military police, had taken Ellie, his German shorthaired pointer, to Quiet Waters Park. Afterwards, he stopped for gas, and ran inside the station to buy an energy drink. When he came out, he saw his car, a grey Jeep Cherokee, being driven away.
Terfehr said he got the brown and white dog a few months ago, after a broken engagement. He planned for the dog to stay at his mother’s house in Minnesota during his upcoming deployment.
“I could care less about the car, I just want the dog in the back,” Terfehr said.
“I want her to come home to.”
If you have any information about the car or dog, contact Terfehr at terf_12@hotmail.com
Posted by jwoestendiek October 23rd, 2009 under Muttsblog.
Tags: abc2, annapolis, army, benjamin terfehr, car, dog, ellie, ellie alert, german shorthaired pointer, good morning maryland, military police, missing, pet, pointer, puppy, sergeant, stolen, theft
Comments
Comment from kathleen
Time October 23, 2009 at 6:41 pm
So sad! My heart would be broke if that was me! People are so evil! I’m sure they didn’t know they were stealing a dog, but they were stealing the car and the dog was in there. People suck!!!!!
Comment from kathleen
Time October 23, 2009 at 6:42 pm
I WILL DONATE $20 TOWARDS A REWARD!!!! HAS A FUND BEEN STARTED YET?
Comment from Kelly
Time October 24, 2009 at 11:28 pm
Ellie is home! It was on the news tonight. She’s just fine.
Comment from MinnGirl
Time October 24, 2009 at 11:56 pm
Good news, Ben is a close friend of mine. He called me about 9 PM 10/24 and was estatic. I asked if he had Ellie back… “I DO! I’m so happy!” He said she was found in her crate at a McDonald’s parking lot in MD there. Her puppy toys were in the kennel with her, I’m unsure what, if anything else, was returned at that time as well. Apparently someone cared because he also said, “they left her blanket draped over the kennel to keep her warm.” He’s so greatful for everyone’s help and support. He’s said that numerous times. On behalf of Ben, thank you for the support… he much appreciates it! 
Comment from Elena
Time October 23, 2009 at 11:14 am
That is so sad. I hope he gets his pup back.