The Feel Good Factor on DNTCCC: Panda the therapy dog stolen from central Israel, held for ransom near Ramallah in the West Bank

 Panda the therapy dog stolen from central Israel, held for ransom near Ramallah in the West Bank

The suspect allegedly attempted to extort money from Panda’s family for his return. Israeli media reported that the kidnapper demanded NIS 6,000 (approx. $1,867) for his return.

By Jerusalem Post Staff, December 18, 2025

https://www.jpost.com/omg/article-880401

                    Therapy dog Panda rescued by Israel Police. (photo credit: ISRAEL POLICE)

A therapy dog named Panda was rescued after he was dognapped and taken to a village near the Palestinian city of Ramallah before being held for ransom, the Israel Police announced on Monday. 

The suspect in the dognapping allegedly attempted to extort money from Panda’s family for his return. Israeli media reported that the kidnapper demanded NIS 6,000 for his return.

The return of Panda the therapy dog

Panda was stolen from near Rosh Ha’Ayin in August, according to Israeli media reports. He was found tied up in the woods and neglected near the suspect’s home.

Since the operation, Panda has been reunited with the child he cares for in central Israel. 

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