The boy’s mother, Jodie Ferrier, says he still asks about his dog daily.  Recently, Ethan learned to write and penned a note to the “bad men” who stole the dog. He also made a drawing of his family with Fern.

According to The Telegraph, cocker spaniels are popular in the UK and are often targeted by thieves.

The Ferrier family has created a social media campaign for their missing dog, using the hashtag, #findfern in hopes of tracking down their beloved pet.