A MISSING miniature schnauzer dog has been returned to it's owners after an urgent appeal was shared this morning.
The dog had gone missing from a garden in Paganhill and there had been concerns that he may have been stolen, but luckily he was found nearby.
Hundreds of people shared the post on social media and the much loved family pet is now back home with his family.
Concerns were raised after reports that some men tried to steal a dog near Stroud recently, leading owners to expect the worst.
The SNJ would like to thank everyone who shared the post and helped raise awareness for the distraught family.
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