Help Find Benji, a Lost Yorkshire Terrier/Maltese Dog Last Seen in East New York

EAST NEW YORK, BROOKLYN — Have you seen 'Benji,' a lost one-year-old Yorkshire Terrier/Maltese mix dog?

The pup was last seen during the afternoon of Sunday Aug. 28, near Glenmore Avenue & Warwick Street in East New York, Brooklyn. Benji's owner is seeking your help to locate him.

Benji escaped through an open-door of a Glenmore Avenue house during a gathering last Sunday 8/28.

According to Benj's owner, "he has 4 dog tags and that are chewed up because he loves biting them, but they are still legible to read with contact information. His paws are very sensitive and bleed easily if he walks outside too long in the heat, if you see him, please please pick him up and help bring him home. He has all his shots and is completely clean."

Anyone will information on the whereabouts of Benji is encouraged to contact the owner, Kimberly, at (347)-681-7053 or (347)-471-8443.

Lead image courtesy of Kimberly Ortega.