A family in Cole Harbour, N.S., is making a public plea for help after their dog was stolen from their home.

Megan Hadley says she was out helping her sister-in-law, who was in labour, when someone broke into her home Tuesday afternoon.

The RCMP were called to the Wexford Road home just before 4 p.m.

“I called police and I said, ‘I think someone broke into my house,’” said Hadley. “I didn't really stay long enough to look around.”

Hadley says the suspect took her three-year-old Boston Terrier, Homer, as well as his collar and leash.

“I ran through the whole house with the police officer and when he hears me, he always comes and he never showed up,” said Matt Hadley.

Jewelry, makeup, a woman's gym bag, and loose change were also taken.

The Hadley's are piecing the events together with some clues. They think someone went into the backyard and used a brick to break their glass door and windows.

After being unsuccessful, the family believes the suspects moved a stack of soil and smashed a basement window.

A neighbour reported hearing a commotion and seeing a female on the deck.

The Hadley’s considered that Homer was frightened and ran away during the break and enter, but what convinced them he was stolen was his collar and leash disappearing.

Hadley has posted a message on Facebook, along with photos of Homer, with hopes of tracking him down.

“If anyone sees or knows where our sweet little boy is please let us know or bring him home. You could have taken anything from our house but why our dog? That’s our family,” says Hadley in the Facebook post.

“Keep your eye out for this sweet face and please everyone share this so we can bring our Homer home.”

The RCMP confirm they are investigating the theft.

“Obviously a beloved pet and we would like to get it back to its owner as soon as we can, so if you have information please contact us,” said Const. Jennifer Clarke of Nova Scotia RCMP.

Homer is described as a 20-pound, black-and-white Boston Terrier. He may be wearing a dark-coloured collar with bones on it. The collar may have a red vaccination tag attached to it.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

With files from CTV Atlantic’s Kelland Sundahl.