News 10 sat down with a local family to learn more about their therapy pet, after he went missing.
News 10 sat down with a local family to learn more about their therapy pet, after he went missing.
4th of july celebrations... lead to a "rise" in lost pets.
And for one local family..
They say..
They lost more than just a "furry-friend."
It's new for you this morning.
News 10's jordan kudisch sat down with the family and has their story.
This is fransico.
He's been missing for roughly 2-3 days.
That's 2-3 days..
The family has felt "lost" without their "trusty" sidekick..
And "therapy" pet.
C} "worry, fear, anxiety."
Na} those are just some of the words "christy peterson" used t describe how she's feeling "without" fransico.
C} "i've left letter trails, i've handed out thousands of flyers,i'm on missing pets on facebook."
Na} "humaine traps"..
"treats"..
And "help from neighbors."
Despite her endless efforts..
There's been no sign of her 11-pound companion.
It's not just the "purrs" that she's missing.
Francisco plays a "key" role in helping out on the bad days.
C} "studies have shown that the cats pur can calm you down and i don't know i just feel so lost and anxious without him.
I feel like a part of me is missing."
Na} pets can help manage long-term mental health problems..
And provide a sense of security and routine.
That's according to a study by the "anxiety and depression association of america."
Association of america."
And for "peterson" that's exactly what "francisco" does for her.
C} "we are so bonded that he follows me literally everywhere and people come over here and laugh because they say he follows me like a dog.
We are just so bonded."
Na} and her only wish... is to see her "furry" family member..
Come home.
C} " it would be an answered prayer.
I would just feel so much relief and so much love.
I know he wants to come back to me, i'm his person."
As you saw..
That cat in the video..
Is the "sister" to "fransciso."
In the next 30 minutes--- we'll dive deeper into franciso's story..
And the lesson this "pet owner" hopes "you" take away after hearing her "heart-breaking" experience.
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