Huntaway-cross Jock and blue heeler Nala were last seen in a ute that was stolen from Omakau on Saturday. PHOTOS: SUPPLIEDThe owner of two missing dogs taken away in a stolen ute in Central Otago says she is praying her "babies" are still alive. Shaid Jackson, of Springvale, said she and partner Jacob Nolan could only watch as their ute was driven away with their beloved dogs still inside on Saturday. Neither of the pair had slept on Saturday night; most of it was spent driving around searching for signs of the dogs. "Just leave the dogs somewhere — take the truck, we don't care about the truck.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 04, 2026 16:06 UTC