Attention Venice Beach locals!
There has been a dognapping!
Johnny Mitchell said his dog Austin, a.k.a “Fly N Lion”, was “dognapped” about 5:45 p.m. Dec. 9 on Windward Avenue near Dannys Bar & Grill.
The pooch was last seen chasing a group of teens who were walking two, small white poodles and a small, brown pit bull while headed west on Windward near Pacific Avenue, he said.
Austin is said to be a “local legend and mascot loved by the community” of Venice Beach, CA, in which he is known for performing skateboard tricks with his owner on the boardwalk.
Austin is 7 years old and weighs 12 pounds, with blonde sable-colored hair shaved to look like a lion with a Mohawk. He did not have his harness or tags on.
The pooch has been filmed by many, not only on youtube, but has appeared in movies, music videos, and tourism videos. Most recently the “Fly N Lion” appeared in Slash├óΓé¼Γäós new music video ├óΓé¼┼ôBack From Cali.├óΓé¼┬¥
Check out the video above and if you recognize him, please help out Mitchell and get his dog back!
Mitchell said he’ll offer $500 reward for the pooch’s return, no questions asked.
“Just bring him back,” added Mitchell, “He’s my kid, my son.”