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Three Large Dogs Missing in Chiba Return Home

CHIBA, Sep 14 (News On Japan) - Three large male dogs, including a Doberman, that went missing from a yard in Yotsukaido City, Chiba Prefecture, have been found. All three returned to the yard where they were kept.

The dogs, a Doberman, a Shepherd, and a Rottweiler, all adult males, had been missing since the early hours of the 13th in Yoshioka, Yotsukaido City.

The police had mobilized about 20 officers to search for the animals. At around 5:30 p.m., all three dogs returned to the yard and were secured by an employee.

The dogs were reported to be uninjured, and there were no signs of any changes in their health.

Additionally, there have been no reports of anyone being bitten or harmed by the dogs in the surrounding area.

All three dogs had already received rabies vaccinations.

The police are investigating the circumstances of the dogs' escape, questioning the yard's owner about their care and the situation that led to their disappearance.

Source: ANN

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