Editors Note: We apologize we accidentally put 8 months rather than 8 weeks in our initial headline.
On Saturday, February 24, 2024, Winter Haven Police reunited Willow, the tiny Pomeranian with her 15 year-old owner this afternoon.
Willow was 8-weeks old when she was taken from the girl on February 14 as she walked through a parking lot on 6th St SE in Winter Haven after school. She received the puppy as a gift for her extraordinary work on a Youth Fair project.
Little details of the rescue are available at this time, however after detectives continued to dig in and follow leads, they were able to obtain the dog unharmed and in good condition.
“We are absolutely thrilled that we had this reunion today,” said Police Chief David Brannan. “The most important thing right now is this young girl has her puppy back safe and sound.”
No further details are being released at this time as the investigation is still ongoing. If and when charges are filed we will update you.
