Mike Contreras is filled with hope and gratitude after an anonymous donor offered $1,000 for the return of his dog, Madison.
On Dec. 20, Contreras left his 1997 black GMC Jimmy running while he dashed into the 7-Eleven at South Sheridan Boulevard and West Jewell Avenue in Lakewood. The truck was stolen and Madison, an 8-year-old Lhasa Apso, was in the front seat.
Sheridan police recovered the truck three days later in the 3300 block of Bryant Street. The truck had a broken windshield, destroyed interior and two life-sized nativity pieces, but Madison was still missing.
After a story about Contreras aired on 9News, an anonymous donor called the TV station and offered the reward, Contreras said.
“It might be a New Years we never forget,” Contreras said.
Contreras plans to make new flyers with the increased award.
Madison walks with a limp in her right-front paw, weighs about 35 pounds and has medium-length tan fur. Anyone with information is asked to call 720-971-1288.
