A FAMILY say they are "over the moon" after receiving news their missing puppy was found this morning.

Bully's owner, Duane, said they received a call from the Bournemouth hotel on Tuesday morning letting them know their missing puppy had been found. 

Bully the French Bull Dog puppy was found in the same Bournemouth hotel where he vanished last Thursday, July 7.

The pup was returned to Duane and his family "safe and well". 

Duane said: "We had a call in the early hours of this morning from a porter at the hotel. 

"They had received a complaint by someone saying they can hear crying. When they investigated they found him within a fire escape door.

"It doesn't add up because no one heard him before that and there were no signs of him being there for a long period of time. We believe he was taken and because of how fast the news spread it pushed whoever took him to give him back.

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He added: "We are beside ourselves with happiness. 

"The kids are over the moon, the joy on their faces when he came back today was just the best."

Bournemouth Police's PCSO Carl said: "I have just had a conversation with Bully's owner Duane and I am very pleased to inform you all that after several days missing Bully has been found and is currently getting lots of cuddles from his family.

"I'd just like to say a massive thanks to everyone who has shared my post on Facebook, the daily echo, the lost dog groups and also to everyone who have also contacted me personally to assist with spreading the word.

"I am really pleased that in this sad situation we have all pulled together and individually given it our all to try our best to get this lovely puppy reunited with his family and because of everyone's efforts it has worked."