A STOLEN dog has been returned to its home after an appeal by tv presenter and writer Ben Fogle.
Fergus, a Cocker Spaniel, was one of two dogs stolen from a boarding kennel in Edenbridge overnight on August 4-5 was retrieved at a address in Godstone on Sunday.
Another dog which was stolen at the same time - an 8-year-old black and tanned Dachshund called Sophie - is still missing.
TV star Mr Fogle, who is a close family friend of Sophie's owner had joined the appeal for the dogs' return.
But it was Fergus who was found in a private address in Godstone over the weekend following an anonymous tip.
He was taken to the vet, declared fit and healthy and returned to his owners thanks to a microchip.
Sergeant Mike Simmonds, Tandridge Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: "Fergus's owners are delighted to have him back home safe and sound after what has been a very worrying time.
"I am thankful to the person who came forward with the information about Fergus and am very pleased that there has been a happy outcome in this case.
"There has been a great deal of coverage about the missing dogs on social media – this no doubt assisted in us raising awareness of both Fergus and Sophie being stolen.
"Sadly, Sophie the Dachshund is still missing.
"I urge members of the public to remain vigilant and report any sightings of her to police so that she can also be reunited with her distraught owner.
"Both dogs have been microchipped and this instance highlights the importance of dog owners getting their pets microchipped so that they can be successfully identified."
Call Surrey Police on 101 with information, quoting reference TD/13/3683, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
