A FAMILY fears their pet puppy may be suffering after going missing from their Farnworth home.

Baghera, a 20-week-old Rottweiler, needs a special diet excluding meat to keep him healthy.

Owner Sarah Schofield fears someone may been keeping him after he was either stolen or escaped from the garden of her home in Begonia Avenue on Friday evening.

Despite searching the area for the dog, which was wearing an identity collar, and contacting the police and animal shelters, there has been no sign of him.

Anyone with information about the dog's whereabouts is asked to contact Mrs Schofield on 07870 668239.