A HEAVILY pregnant pug, stolen from a garden in Tredegar, could be in the Abergavenny or North Monmouthshire area according to her desperately worried owners.

Dotty was taken from a secure garden in Feeder Bank, Dukestown, Tredegar on the weekend, leaving two other family dogs behind.

The family are examining CCTV footage; the grounds and locality have been extensively searched and posters have been put up.

Owner, Mary Evans, told The Chronicle, ‘Dotty was heavily pregnant when she disappeared, undue stress could put her at risk of going into early labour. Due to a medical condition Dotty will need a caesarian or her and her puppies lives will be seriously in danger. All local vets are on alert’.

A significant reward has been offered for Dotty’s safe return and if anyone has any information concerning her whereabouts they can contact animal charity, Harvey’s Army on 07833 727975 or Mary Evans on 01495 726674.