Many South Floridians spent the day after Fay picking up downed palm fronds and drying out the lawn furniture cushions they forgot to bring in.

One Broward County teacher, however, spent it checking to see if the “lost dog” signs she posted a couple days before the tropical storm hit still were up – and desperately hoping that someone will bring her sweet Chyna home to her.

Chyna, a 10-year-old miniature pinscher, slipped away from Jessica Reynold’s Fort Lauderdale home last Thursday while Jessica’s sister was dog-sitting. Witnesses told Jessica they saw two men in a white car dart into rush hour traffic Thursday, at the busy Oakland Park Boulevard-Federal Highway intersection, and scoop up a pup that looked like Chyna.

But although Jessica has posted fliers and classified ads, and gone door-to-door searching for her small dog, Chyna still is missing.

Here are photos of her.

Jessica particularly is concerned because her pet has intestinal problems and needs to be on a special diet. “I know she is inside somewhere safe,” she said. “I just worry about them taking her to a shelter. After so long, (the shelter) would have to put her down.”

Chyna’s family is offering $500 for her safe return.
Chyna is a spayed female, weighing about 10 pounds. She is predominately black, with brown markings on her face, some gray in her muzzle, and with a white spot on her chest.

Her family is worried about her and misses her. If you have this dog, or know something about her whereabouts, please call Dorinda (Jessica’s mom) at 954-818-0534.