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INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – A metro family is devastated after a four-legged member of the family goes missing.  It all happened at a place where the pup was supposed to be safe.

Fox 4’s Terra Hall is working for you with one family’s nightmare.

**Patches is a five-year-old long haired chihuahua who was last seen in the area of 291 Highway and Salisbury Road in Independence.  He is microchipped.  If you find him, please take him to the nearest animal shelter or vet, or contact the Bell family via email at SycoRepeater@yahoo.com or by calling them at 816-550-1021.**