ITALY — They say that a dog is man’s best friend, but a collection of Italian strippers seem pretty fond of their puppy — and are willing to show all in hope of his return.The girls are offering a year’s worth of free shows to anyone who can tell them where their lost pet poodle has gone.

One of the dancers says that “Since we made the offer, we have had lots of responses, but so far, none of the dogs we have been shown have turned out to be our little Gianni.”

The lucky man (or woman) who locates and returns darling Gianni will enjoy cost-free entry to the Gilda 2 sex shop, as well as the Viareggio strip club.

Maybe this is a case for McGruff, the Crime Dog?