MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – A Minneapolis household is determined to seek out their canine, who’s been lacking for almost two weeks.

Corduroy, who’s a 25-pound mini Goldendoodle, wants particular medical care and might be injured. His household is making a plea out throughout the Twin Cities for his protected return, believing somebody has him.

“He is a valued member of our household. My fiancé and I have not slept and have not eaten actually since he is been gone, and it is actually unusual right here to be on this condominium with out him,” mentioned Chris Hoefer.

On Oct. 22, Corduroy was on a stroll within the Mill District close to the Guthrie Theater when he was attacked by one other canine, so he slipped out of his collar and took off. He was final seen working south down Park Avenue towards Washington.

“It was form of assumed that he was working dwelling, however he by no means made it dwelling,” Hoefer mentioned.

Lots of of flyers have been plastered across the Metro with an image of Corduroy, asking: “Who has me? I need to go dwelling!” The 1.5-year-old canine was not named for the bear however for the material.

“He is like a brown, fluffy canine that appears like corduroy pants mainly,” Hoefer mentioned.

Hoefer has spent all of his free time creating social media campaigns and spreading the phrase, hoping to convey Corduroy dwelling. He’s particularly involved for the canine’s well being as a result of he could have been harm within the assault, and he wants particular medication for a coronary heart situation.

“We spent a whole lot of time and vitality taking good care of him and ensuring he is in good well being. And he wants a whole lot of consideration and vitality. And wherever he’s proper now, I am afraid that that is not occurring,” he mentioned.

The flyers have yielded a ton of telephone calls however just one tip that appeared credible. Corduroy’s household can also be providing a reward for his protected return. If somebody does discover him, Hoefer is asking them to contact him at 612-643-0736 or take the canine straight to a vet clinic so he can get the care he wants.

“One of the best factor you are able to do is be somewhat bit extra vigilant. See if a neighbor perhaps has a brand new canine, a canine that appears like Corduroy, and let that individual with the canine know that he has a household who loves him,” Hoefer mentioned.

Corduroy’s household has created a Fb web page, the place they’ll put up updates.