A family in Antigua is offering a $7,000 reward for information leading to the safe return of their missing dog, Velvet.

The reward is payable is the dog is retuned before midnight.

According to a missing pet notice circulated on social media, Velvet was last seen at her home in Hatton, near Toturer Gym in Grays Farm.

The owners describe Velvet as a beloved family pet who is “very loved and deeply missed.” They are urging members of the public to assist in locating her and bringing her home safely.

The notice states that a $7,000 reward will be paid if the dog is returned before midnight tonight.

Anyone with information on Velvet’s whereabouts is asked to contact the owners at 785-5103 or 723-5377.

The appeal has been widely shared online as family members and supporters continue efforts to find the missing dog.