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An Upper Hutt family has received the best Christmas present they could wish for.
Earlier this month Bruce McDermott and his Down's Syndrome son Shaun were devastated when their two pet chihuahuas were stolen.
The dogs...six-year-old Honey and 15 month-old David...were taken from a truck while the pair were parked at a KFC.
But Mr McDermott said nine days later as a result of media coverage and strong local interest, the thieves seem to have thought better of their actions.
He said the dogs were released and found... one of them even has a new collar.
Bruce McDermott said having the dogs back made for a wonderful Christmas.
- NEWSTALK ZB
