THE power of social media has reunited a family with their beloved pet pug.

David Hobson, 54, spoke of his fear that 10-year-old Nelly had been stolen from a back garden in West Bowling while his partner was visiting her elderly mother last Thursday.

Many people shared the story on Facebook and after receiving information through social media, Mr Hobson rushed out to West Bowling on Sunday night and managed to track her down to a flat in the area.

He says he was told someone had found her on Thursday and that the PDSA had been out to scan for a chip, but said it was broken.

While he got Nelly back, Mr Hobson says he feels wary about the situation and is going to flag it with police.

On finding Nelly, he said: “I’m elated, It’s just a fantastic feeling.”