FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — A family from New York is asking the public for help to find their dog that went missing in Fayetteville on Saturday.
The family told CBS 17 their dog, Bernie ran away while they were checking into a hotel on Skibo Road.
Bernie is a black and white poodle mix who was in the process of being trained as a service dog. He has been missing for more than 48 hours.
The couple, who is traveling to Florida with their children, for a funeral, hopes someone can find him.
“We’re asking out of the kindness of your heart [to] return him to us please,” said Michael Algozzino. “He’s a member of our family.”
In addition to putting up flyers with Bernie’s picture, the couple told CBS 17 they’ve been in touch with Fayetteville police, Cumberland County Animal Control, veterinarian offices, and local shelters.
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