"A package thief who stole Christmas gifts in Fontana almost was responsible for the death of Sparky - a bouncy and adorable dog who was hit by a car and lost for two days after the thief failed to close the gate behind him. Now, because of the severity of his injuries, Sparky must have a leg amputated. Luckily, the 2½-year-old Australian blue heeler, or cattle dog, the same breed as Bluey in the eponymous hit TV show, has not lost his signature sparkle."
"But although Blazer returned home that night, his best friend, Sparky, was nowhere to be found. "My golden retriever was so depressed at that time," Lopez said. "He was just like sitting outside, not barking at anybody or playing fetch." Lopez's family searched for Sparky for nearly two days to no avail. That was until a sixth sense drew Lopez back to a neighbor's home that he already checked."
Sparky, a 2½-year-old Australian blue heeler, was hit by a car and missing for two days after a package thief left a gate open in Fontana. Sparky must have a leg amputated Friday because of the severity of his injuries. The dog returned home in good spirits and is limping with a cast. Sparky and a golden retriever named Blazer went missing Dec. 3 after a porch pirate was captured on Ring camera leaving the yard with the gate open. Blazer returned that night, but Sparky remained missing until he was found hiding in a neighbor's bushes with a deep, severe cut from his hip down.
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