UPDATE: Lobo the service dog has been found safe and returned to the family. “His return has brought immense comfort to a family already coping with a profound loss. Your support during this time has meant more than words can express,” The Villages Fire Chief Brian Twiss said.Firefighters at The Villages are asking for help to find a missing service dog after his owner, a lieutenant with fire rescue, recently died.The dog, Lobo, has not been seen since May 25. Fire Chief Brian Twiss told WESH 2 that Lobo has been a loyal PTSD service dog to Lt. Taylor Demarchis, who died unexpectedly this month. “Reuniting Lobo with Lieutenant Demarchis’ family would bring some much-needed comfort and healing,” Twiss said in a statement to WESH 2. “Lobo wasn’t just a pet; he was a trained service dog who provided vital support and companionship to Lieutenant Demarchis.Twiss said Taylor had recently moved to Lake County and it’s believed that Lobo may have been left in the care of a pet sitter through the Rover app.Twiss believes Lobo is possibly in Minneola or the Orlando area.”Lobo was undergoing treatment for an ocular tumor at the time he went missing, and it’s essential that he be found and returned to his family so he can receive continued care and the love and safety he deserves,” Twiss said. Anyone has any information is asked to contact The Villages Fire Rescue at 352-205-8280.
UPDATE: Lobo the service dog has been found safe and returned to the family.
“His return has brought immense comfort to a family already coping with a profound loss. Your support during this time has meant more than words can express,” The Villages Fire Chief Brian Twiss said.
Advertisement
Firefighters at The Villages are asking for help to find a missing service dog after his owner, a lieutenant with fire rescue, recently died.
The dog, Lobo, has not been seen since May 25.
Fire Chief Brian Twiss told WESH 2 that Lobo has been a loyal PTSD service dog to Lt. Taylor Demarchis, who died unexpectedly this month.
“Reuniting Lobo with Lieutenant Demarchis’ family would bring some much-needed comfort and healing,” Twiss said in a statement to WESH 2. “Lobo wasn’t just a pet; he was a trained service dog who provided vital support and companionship to Lieutenant Demarchis.
Twiss said Taylor had recently moved to Lake County and it’s believed that Lobo may have been left in the care of a pet sitter through the Rover app.
Twiss believes Lobo is possibly in Minneola or the Orlando area.
“Lobo was undergoing treatment for an ocular tumor at the time he went missing, and it’s essential that he be found and returned to his family so he can receive continued care and the love and safety he deserves,” Twiss said.
Anyone has any information is asked to contact The Villages Fire Rescue at 352-205-8280.
This post was originally published on this site be sure to check out more of their content.
