A local man from the Bronx is urgently seeking the safe return of his four beloved bulldogs, who went missing while in the care of a dog walker he had trusted for several years. Eusebio Baez has reported that his French bulldogs—named Churro, Mocha, and Rosie—and his American bulldog, Banksy, vanished after the walker claimed he had dropped them off safely at the owner’s apartment.
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Baez’s ordeal began last weekend when he left the dogs with the walker while travelling out of state. On Sunday, March 22, he received a troubling phone call from the walker, stating that the dogs were no longer in his possession. When Baez pressed for clarification, the walker insisted he had returned the pets the previous day. However, upon returning home to Riverdale, Baez found no sign of his dogs, including their leashes and harnesses.

Concerned about the situation, Baez promptly contacted the New York Police Department (NYPD). Investigators reviewed the surveillance footage from his apartment building and discovered evidence that raised further questions about the walker’s claims. The footage reportedly showed the dog walker in Baez’s hallway with all four dogs on March 21, yet there were no recordings indicating that he returned the dogs thereafter.
Additional video footage allegedly captured the dog walker near the Van Cortlandt Park–242nd Street subway station later that same day, this time without the dogs. When police reached out to the walker—whose identity has not been disclosed—he confessed he did not recall whether he had returned the pets. Compounding worries about the situation, Baez provided text messages from the dog walker, suggesting he might have experienced a seizure and was also looking for the missing dogs.
“Things are not adding up, and my dogs are still missing at the end of the day,” Baez expressed in an interview with NBC New York, voicing his fear that the dogs may have been sold. As of now, law enforcement has not filed any charges against the dog walker.
As authorities continue their investigation, Baez has taken matters into his own hands by launching an extensive search for his dogs. He has begun posting flyers throughout his neighbourhood, reaching out to local veterinarians and animal shelters, and actively engaging with social media platforms to amplify his search efforts. He remains hopeful that community assistance might lead to the recovery of his pets.
In a heartfelt plea, Baez stated, “Just give ’em back. I won’t ask any questions. If you paid for them, I’ll give you the money back…I just want my dogs back.” His desperate call highlights the emotional turmoil and distress caused by the disappearance of his canine companions.
As public interest grows in the case, many in the community have expressed their support for Baez and concern for the well-being of the dogs. With each passing day, the search continues, fueled by Baez’s determination and the hope that someone will come forward with information that could lead to the dogs’ safe return.
Since initial reports surfaced, the story has drawn attention, and Baez has received messages of encouragement from animal lovers and concerned residents alike. They have shared his flyers online and have stepped forward to assist with ongoing search efforts.
For the time being, Baez remains focused on reuniting with his bulldogs and is determined to uncover the truth behind their disappearance. The NYPD continues to investigate the incident, and anyone with additional information is urged to come forward. The emotional stakes are high as Baez clings to the hope that his four loyal pets will soon be by his side again.
