AK_Mom4 Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Last night, DS23 had a really late night theater thing. He wrapped up about 5am and went out to find the inside of his car was trashed - things thrown everywhere. Apparently he had forgotten to lock the doors and someone searched his car. Since he had his wallet with him, he figured they didn't find anything. This morning about 6am, the dogs went totally bonkers - barking and throwing themselves at the inside door to the garage. DH could hear the garage door opening and he let them out. More wild barking and a car reversed rapidly out our driveway. Apparently, they had stolen the garage door opener and registration from DS23's car and had come to break into the house. Here's a pic of my heroic puppers (and a cat). Garage door is unplugged so they can't try again and I will run out later and get a new registration printed for DS23's car. 160 pounds of dogs barking and lights turning on scared them off - hopefully for good. 4 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann.without.an.e Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Wow, it is a great thing you have such good guard dogs ❤️ Glad everyone is ok! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 This is one great thing about dogs! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 (Wouldnt they have thought at 6am they would find people still home though? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 How scary! Glad your dogs thwarted the burglars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Oh wow, so scary! Hooray for your wonderful dogs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink and Green Mom Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Wow! I'm convinced my dog would have slept through it or been like "please do come in...let me show you where they keep my cookies so you can give me one." 1 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Extra treats for those dogs! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Good job, pups! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cintinative Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 That is pretty brazen of those thieves! I hope they get caught somehow! Did they happen to leave any evidence behind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Good job, doggies! I say they've earned extra Christmas pressies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Mom4 Posted December 24, 2018 Author Share Posted December 24, 2018 DH was hoping their car would get stuck in our driveway so he could call the police to have them picked up. The police here would be very happy to come and catch some of these nasties doing the break-ins or at least collect some evidence. Unfortunately, their car made it back out the driveway. As-is, DH left a message on the non-emergency line and they said they will follow up if the nasties come back. My dogs are large and sound terribly fierce and are trained to bark until given a signal to stop, so they are good for looking scary. In reality, they are giant floor pillows that would probably just wag their tails and let someone in (while barking loudly). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Good dogs!!! So thankful that all is well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 How scary! Glad your dogs scared them away. Also, mean people suck. What jerks to pull that kind of crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 1 hour ago, AK_Mom4 said: Last night, DS23 had a really late night theater thing. He wrapped up about 5am and went out to find the inside of his car was trashed - things thrown everywhere. Apparently he had forgotten to lock the doors and someone searched his car. Since he had his wallet with him, he figured they didn't find anything. This morning about 6am, the dogs went totally bonkers - barking and throwing themselves at the inside door to the garage. DH could hear the garage door opening and he let them out. More wild barking and a car reversed rapidly out our driveway. Apparently, they had stolen the garage door opener and registration from DS23's car and had come to break into the house. Here's a pic of my heroic puppers (and a cat). Garage door is unplugged so they can't try again and I will run out later and get a new registration printed for DS23's car. 160 pounds of dogs barking and lights turning on scared them off - hopefully for good. have you reported the incident to the police? even if they only tried to break into the house - if they did it to you, they'll try again with someone else. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Yay, brave puppers! I'm glad they thwarted the 2nd burglary attempt and everyone is OK! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Good for your dogs! Reprogram your garage door opener for a different code so that the opener they have won't work anymore. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 17 minutes ago, Stacia said: Reprogram your garage door opener for a different code so that the opener they have won't work anymore. This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 That is crazy scary! You have a couple of great dogs there. Ours is going to have to be put down soon and my dh has said no to adopting another one but a dog makes me feel safer. It's more than companionship, it's a feeling of security a dog can offer. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Girl Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 I hope you gave those four-legged heroes their very favorite treats! Glad all ended well. Any chance your neighbors have cameras that might have caught a license plate number? I'm sure you'd love to start the would-be thieves' year off right--with a visit from the police. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 2 hours ago, Pink and Green Mom said: Wow! I'm convinced my dog would have slept through it or been like "please do come in...let me show you where they keep my cookies so you can give me one." This is my dog too... either that or he'd be like "oh friends to let me out!" AK mom - so glad you had such good doggies!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homemommy83 Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 7 hours ago, vonfirmath said: (Wouldnt they have thought at 6am they would find people still home though? That is what I find scary about the situation...that this was a home invasion instead of regular burglary. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodGrief Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 Assuming you are in our area, and I am sympathetic. The car break-ins are terribly common. I had my window smashed during prime time hours at the dog park last fall, and it cost me over $1000 when all was said and done. The boldness of the thieves is shocking! I have taken to locking the garage door opener in the glove compartment in hopes of slowing them down. Once it happens, you never feel entirely comfortable leaving your vehicle anywhere in town. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 I’m so glad that you are all ok, but wow what a scary beginning to the day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 10 hours ago, Jean in Newcastle said: Extra treats for those dogs! YES! Big bones for the heroes!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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