Family's stolen dog is returned during birthday party

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS — After a month in the hands of a burglar, a Texas family has been reunited with their stolen dog.

Peaty was back with the Templetons on Friday.

Back in May, burglars broke into the family's house and stole a camera, jewelry, guitar... and the family pet.

The officer who found Peaty couldn't believe it when he came running up after he knocked on the suspect's door.

Police say 19-year-old Ruben Gonzales, pawned the Templeton's guitar.  Those pawn shop records led officers right to him.

The family happened to be throwing a birthday party, when officers showed up with Peaty.

They say that the surprise gift is the best birthday present ever.