A 42-year-old Houston man with a mental disability was beaten and robbed, and his emotional support dog was taken during the attack. The dog is central to his daily care, and family and neighbors say its loss has been devastating.
According to FOX 26 Houston, two people assaulted the man and stole the dog, and the station shared an interview with the victim on Wednesday. Neighbors are checking shelters, sharing tips, and watching for the dog in hopes it is returned quickly.
Pet Thefts And Recoveries In Houston
Pet owners across Houston have faced similar nightmares in recent years, with animals taken during robberies or grabbed from vehicles. The Houston Chronicle reported on a 2024 case involving an emotional-support dog named Dulce, who was taken from a car and returned nine days later after an extensive search and police involvement. The Chronicle described a coordinated community and law enforcement push to bring Dulce home. ABC13 also covered a 2025 Montrose-area carjacking in which a support dog was stolen, highlighting how often pets end up as targets in broader crimes.
How To Report Tips
Crime Stoppers of Houston is asking anyone with information to reach out by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), using the Crime Stoppers Houston app, or submitting a tip online. Crime Stoppers of Houston provides details on how anonymous tips work and how rewards are handled, and the Houston Police Robbery Division often teams up with Crime Stoppers while sharing wanted notices to boost investigations. HPD Robbery lists contact options for detectives and ways the public can pass along leads…