Los Angeles:
Lady Gaga has supplied half a million dollars for the secure return of her two pet dogs, saying her “heart is sick” just after they have been stolen at gunpoint in Hollywood.
French bulldogs Koji and Gustav have been seized in Los Angeles just after the employee walking them was shot and wounded Wednesday evening, and the gunman escaped in a automobile.
“My heart is sick and I am praying my family will be whole again with an act of kindness. I will pay $500,000 for their safe return,” wrote the “Poker Face” singer on Instagram.
She added: “Email [email protected] to contact us. Or, if you bought or found them unknowingly, the reward is the same.”
Lady Gaga’s dog walker Ryan Fischer was shot and hospitalized in the incident, which is getting investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department’s robbery-homicide division.
“I continue to love you Ryan Fischer, you risked your life to fight for our family. You’re forever a hero,” wrote Lady Gaga, referring to the employee.
A third dog, Miss Asia, ran away through the incident ahead of returning to the wounded Fischer, and was later recovered by law enforcement at the scene.
French bulldogs are a coveted and high priced pedigree breed that can sell for thousands of dollars. It was not clear is Lady Gaga’s pets have been deliberately targeted.
The star is reportedly in Italy shooting her next film.
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