article_snippet.sent: So when Alfie was dumped by thieves 120 miles from Alfie home, Alfie found a novel way to bring about a snappy rescue.
article_snippet.sent: With great presence of mind – or luck – Alfie dashed into a deserted country lane just as an RSPCA van drove by.
article_snippet.sent: Inquiries revealed Alfie had been missing for 12 days after being stolen with Miss Mitton’s other Yorkshire terrier, Lillie, during a raid on Alfie home.
article_snippet.sent: Alfie ran right in front of the van, barking, and as soon as I stopped and opened the door
article_snippet.sent: Alfie just bounded in and jumped on the seat.
article_snippet.sent: It was as if Alfie recognised my uniform and knew I was there to rescue Alfie.
article_snippet.sent: Taken: Alfie is back, but Miss Mitton’s second terrier Lillie (right), who was also stolen, is still missing .
article_snippet.sent: ’ Miss Mitton, who runs her family’s haulage firm, has had Alfie since Alfie was a puppy.
article_snippet.sent: It is thought Alfie was dumped by the thieves when the thieves realised Alfie is neutered.
article_snippet.sent: It was like Alfie just flagged Lillie down and knew who Lillie was.
article_snippet.sent: It is incredible that Alfie rescued Alfie like that.
highlights_snippet.sent: Alfie taken when burglars raided Kirsty Mitton's home in West Midlands .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Alfie leapt inside after inspector opened door and Alfie chip revealed identity .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Alfie says safe return of seven-year-old dog has left seven-year-old dog 'over the moon' 