<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The family of a rare and valuable puppy believed to have been stolen in Perth is pleading for his safe return.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Dog breeder Nicquelle Rhodes loves Ra like a child.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"He was born and raised here," she said.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/allegations-taxpayer-expense-parameters-were-altered-before-federal-election/a485230e-0ce9-4f96-be13-eb956102a01c"><strong><span>'It's outrageous': Pressure grows for Albanese to act on expense claims</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"I delivered that puppy, I took him out of his birth sack."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Ra vanished without a trace from Harrison Road in Mount Richon along with three other dogs.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The others were found soon after, but Ra remains missing.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/rare-dog-breed-chow-chow-feared-stolen-in-perth/2d984eb1-8426-4912-803e-0aa944707543" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"The fence has actually been bent here as you can see it's sort of askew now, it's completely been bent there," Rhodes said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Though the animals were first thought to have run away, the family now believes Ra has been stolen.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"He is a pedigree dog from champion bloodlines and I am concerned he's been taken for greed rather than by someone who intends to love him," Rhodes said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/mornington-victoria-police-ramming-man-flees/c8b9e9eb-233f-495f-9d5c-383adea6d1b0"><strong><span>Cop car pulls into driveway before almighty smash</span></strong></a><span></span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The rare puppy with breeding potential could be worth tens of thousands of dollars.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>But for Rhodes and her children, he's invaluable.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"They've had anxiety and panic attacks, they've been crying," she said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>There are additional fears that for a dog like Ra's breed to be out in the heatwave currently affecting Western Australia that it could be deadly.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The family is urging anyone who has the puppy to take him to a vet or pound, not to just let him loose.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"We are offering a reward for his safe return," Rhodes said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Whatever story you want to make up, we don't care, we just want our puppy home."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Police are investigating.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.</span></div></div>