Retired veterinarian devastated after her adopted dog was stolen with her car
Upon arriving back at her car, Schouwenburg discovered that her car was missing and the keys were no longer in her bag. It is suspected that the keys were taken from her in the shop when her trolley was bumped.
In a sad event on Friday, 22 September, a retired veterinarian’s car was stolen with her newly adopted Border collie inside, at a shopping centre on Lynwood Road in Pretoria.
A family member of the victim, Ferdinand Loubser, told Rekord that Dr. Selma van Schouwenburg was bumped by a trolley while shopping, and thinking nothing of it, proceeded to do her shopping.
Upon arriving back at her car, Schouwenburg discovered that her car was missing and the keys were no longer in her bag. It is suspected that the keys were taken from her in the shop when her trolley was bumped.
Haiku, Schouwenburg’s eleven-year-old dog has recently had surgery on a hind leg, and is struggling to walk, had been inside the car. “Dr. Selma is an elderly lady living alone. She is absolutely devastated that her only companion is missing,” said Loubser.
According to Loubser, the car was found at Selepe Street near the Mamelodi Baptist Church in Mamelodi West, on Saturday morning, with the dog’s collar inside, but unfortunately, Haiku was nowhere to be seen.
The community is standing together to spread the word about Haiku’s disappearance and will accept assistance from anyone who has information. Dr Selma’s phone was also in the car when it was stolen, which makes her unreachable at the moment.
On a Facebook post, residents pleaded with anyone who might have more information to please call Ferdinand on 082 468 3818 or the Waterkloof Animal Hospital on 066 047 3473.
“There is a reward on offer for anyone that can supply information that leads to Haiku’s safe return,” said Loubser, hoping it will increase the chances of Haiku’s return.
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