Boris Johnson promises ‘ruthless’ crackdown on scourge of gangs stealing dogs after huge rise in thefts during pandemic #PetTheftReform
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Dognappers attack woman, 60, from behind and speed off with her Staffie in van #PetTheftReform
Dognappers attack woman, 60, from behind and speed off with her Staffie in van #PetTheftReform
Have you seen or bought Blossom, dog stolen from Nuneaton #PetTheftReform
Have you seen or bought Blossom, dog stolen from Nuneaton #PetTheftReform
Stolen dog found tied up in bag, shaking in terror and buried under sticks #PetTheftReform
A family said “we feel like we’ve won the lottery” after being reunited with their stolen dog Mabel who had been dumped in a bag and buried under sticks. Bedraggled and terrified two year old Maltese Mabel was found hidden under branches buried deep in undergrowth. A father and son out walking their dog heard …
Widower Gerald McCarthy, 69, said he felt suicidal after his dog, Chihuahua Molly was stolen #PetTheftReform
Widower Gerald McCarthy, 69, said he felt suicidal after his dog, Chihuahua Molly was stolen #PetTheftReform
A devastated pair of dog owners had their puppy stolen by a brazen thief outside a Tesco store #PetTheftReform REUNITED UPDATE
A devastated pair of dog owners had their puppy stolen by a brazen thief outside a Tesco store #PetTheftReform
A BELOVED family pet who helps a young boy cope with his learning difficulties has been stolen #PetTheftReform
A BELOVED family pet who helps a young boy cope with his learning difficulties has been stolen #PetTheftReform
Three men with machete and wearing balaclavas steal puppy in Glasgow #PetTheftReform REUNITED
Three men with a machete and wearing balaclavas steal puppy in Glasgow #PetTheftReform
Cats to be microchipped by law in Government crackdown on pet thefts #PetTheftReform
Cats to be microchipped by law in Government crackdown on pet thefts #PetTheftReform
Two black labradors stolen, thieves caught on CCTV now reunited! #PetTheftReform
CCTV captures thieves stealing two black Labradors. Stolen from Beam Street, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5, at 18.10 on 27th March 2021 #PetTheftReform
Stolen Coco was sold on, now safely back home #PetTheftReform
Stolen Coco was sold on, now safely back home #PetTheftReform
Six people who were arrested as part of a Suffolk police operation on the outskirts of #Ipswich, during which over 80 dogs were seized, have been released on bail as enquiries continue #PetTheftReform
Six people who were arrested as part of a Suffolk Police operation on the outskirts of Ipswich, during which over 80 dogs were seized, have been released on bail as enquiries continue #PetTheftReform
Ricky Gervais and friends supporting #PetTheftReform
We can’t thank Ricky, David Walliams, Sara Cox and Clare Balding enough for joining the #PetTheftReform campaign with special thanks to Emma Kennedy who produced the video. Dr Daniel Allen, SAMPA Patron, was invited to a Home Office meeting about dog theft this week. His academic work is a crucial part of the push for …
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Have you seen Bishop? #PetTheftReform
CHANGED TO STOLEN USING A VERIFIED COURT ORDER.Order states dog to be returned by 17th March. Someone has this dog or is hiding him from owner. BISHOP: It is believed someone is hiding Bishop to prevent a court order for his removal being carried out. Bishop is likely to be in grave danger if not …
ALFIE UPGRADED TO STOLEN WITH A CRN FROM THE POLICE #PetTheftReform
Male Poodle Cross Black (Age: Young Adult) Stolen from Cheshunt, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN8 area, South East on 29th December 2020 Disappeared from his garden CONTACT: 07887 407579 or 07707350304 or 01992 676306or call Hertfordshire Constabulary on 101 Doglost link:- https://www.doglost.co.uk/dog-blog.php?dogId=163427 #PetTheftReform #FernsLaw
Puppy stolen by two men in Slough, Berkshire #PetTheftReform
STOLEN PUPPY BILLIE: Taken by 2 males driving Silver Mazda 6 Female French Bulldog Brindle With White On Chest (Age: Puppy) Stolen from Slough, Berkshire, SL2 area, South East on 20th March 2021 CONTACT: 07803395236or call Thames Valley Police on 101 Doglost link: https://www.doglost.co.uk/dog-blog.php?dogId=165411 #PetTheftReform #FernsLaw #ScanMe
Sussex Police teams seize dogs after executing a search warrant #PetTheftReform
Sussex Police teams seize dogs after executing a search warrant Detectives from Crawley supported by the Sussex Police Rural Crime Team have seized a number of dogs after carrying out a search warrant at a site in Surrey on Tuesday afternoon (16 March). Officers from the teams searched the site and are now working to …
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Stolen puppy Dzsaba, targeted on Pets4Homes #PetTheftReform
Female French Bulldog White (Age: Young Adult) Missing from Wolverhampton , WV1 area, Central on Thursday, 11th March 2021 CONTACT: 07557919928or Police on 101 Crime Log Number – 1615/130321 WOLVERHAMPTONOwner advertised Dzsaba on Pets4Home website for sale. A man responded to advert and arranged a viewing. 2 men (with Irish accents) turned up to view …
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REUNITED UPDATE: Elderly dog Saphie stolen while owners unpack their car! #PetTheftReform
SAPHIE REUNITED. Dear everyone, amazingly and miraculously Saphie has been found and is now back with us at home. Lovely family found her drenched in a park in Eltham. She is fine and well. Thanks to all the community and Doglost for all support. We are wishing everyone a happy end they deserve. Love Marketa …
Dog Theft Awareness Day, DogZoom event, 14th March 2021 #PetTheftReform
What: ‘DogZoom’ Dogs and their owners will be filling screens for the first time and therefore the largest ever online rally hosted by Emma Kennedy. Join in the conversation and hear the campaigners and personal stories of cases of dog theft, together with some special video messages from celebrities (including Rick Gervais) and politicians. Why: the …
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Dog Theft getting more media attention on TV. Have you seen Nancy? #PetTheftReform
• Have you seen Nancy? • Why are we seeing an increase in dog thefts? • Where are dogs taken from? • Be wary of bogus RSPCA men! • Why don’t microchips help stolen dogs? • Why do we need better laws to protect our pets? Watch here:- https://youtu.be/o0_nqKcKOB8 STOLEN NANCY STILL MISSING: Taken from …
EIGHT MINIATURE DACHSHUNDS dogs have been STOLEN #PetTheftReform
Taken on 11th February 2021, from Swadlincote, DERBYSHIRE. PLEASE SHARE we are so upset, they broke fences and windows, they used a dog catching pole which they left behind. CCTV shows 3 organised men who had clearly scouted the place in advance. Our dogs will be very scared, some are already very nervous. We are …
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THE SECOND PET THEFT REFORM DEBATE IN PARLIAMENT WAS HELD ON 19 OCT 2020: NOW WE WAIT! #PetTheftReform
UPDATE on our #PetTheft campaign, which started in 2014, to ‘Make pet theft a specific crime in it’s own right’. This campaign has put pet theft on the political agenda, after three successful #PetTheftReform petitions two debates in Parliament, with thanks to the work and ongoing research plus the academic papers by our Patron Dr …
TWO DOGS STOLEN from an elderly gentleman, these dogs are his life #PetTheftReform
PLEASE hand them in somewhere safe. He has recently lost his wife and this is very distressing for him. Stolen from Coronation, Bishop Auckland, DL14 area, North East on 3rd February 2021. CONTACT: 07947 866582or call Durham Constabulary on 101 Male Patterdale Terrier Chocolate (Age: Adult) https://www.doglost.co.uk/dog-blog.php?dogId=164238 English Springer Spaniel Liver & White (Age: Adult) …
FOUND: Litter of bulldog puppies stolen from borough home have been rescued #PetTheftReform
A litter of puppies stolen from a house in Leigh in the early hours of the morning have been returned home. Brazen thieves had forced their way inside an address in Shelley Street, Leigh, during the early hours of this morning (Tuesday February 1), before taking the seven Old English Bulldog pups, which are just …
‘Heart-breaking’ dog thefts forcing owners to take hunt into own hands, as Flash’s family appeal for help #PetTheftReform
Dog owners in South Wales say police are not doing enough to fight a recent rise in dog crime. Over the past few months, reports of dog thefts have been widespread with many owners making heartfelt appeals for the return of their four-legged friends. The ‘Help find Flash’ campaign has been ongoing for more than …
Police re-appeal for help to find stolen dog Benny from Tring #PetTheftReform
The Police have a description of a potential male witness they would like to identify as part of their enquiries. A male Pomeranian named Benny was stolen from his owner’s vehicle – a white Hyundai – in the Tesco supermarket car park on London Road between 3.50pm and 4.15pm on Thursday, December 17. Benny, who …
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South Wales Police recover six stolen dogs in a drugs raid #PetTheftReform
South Wales Police and Heddlu Dyfed Powys Police recovered six dogs and located a cannabis factory at land in the Briton Ferry area on Saturday, January 23. The owners of these dogs have been identified and they have been returned home. Cross border investigations with Dyfed Powys Police are continuing. Anyone with information should contact …
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Warning to dog owners after theft of Flora a Wakefield man’s beloved cocker spaniel outside Co-op store is reunited #PetTheftReform
FLORA REUNITED: Too Hot to Handle – dumped and found. 23rd January 2021 Message from family: Whhooppppeeee flora is home. Thank you so so much for everyone’s help ♥️♥️♥️ go team flora you have ALL been amazing and tony and I love you all so much. It’s been a very emotional hour, and i would …
Appeal from stolen Rosie’s family asking veterinarians to check microchips at first treatment to reunite missing pets #PetTheftReform #FernsLaw
THANK YOU STOLEN Rosie – Swinton, Manchester for creating this poster to share with veterinary clinics up and down the country to support #FernsLaw Sadly the microchip system is broken with many loopholes which the Government are aware of and until these issues are addressed, sold on stolen pets have drawn the short straw! Help …
My dog has been stolen from Godstone, Surrey on 22nd January 2021 #PetTheftReform
Spayed and microchippedPolice have been informedMy 13 year old is devastated so just bring her back or let her go so we can find her please share and use the power of face book to bring her home. If found please ring 07368200052 or Police on 101 Police report: https://www.facebook.com/137646519582103/posts/4160688127277902/?d=n. Thank you. Advised to add …
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STOLEN WILLOW AND LOLA ARE STILL MISSING: #PetTheftReform
They may not be together if they’ve been sold on! Do you recognise them as a friend or neighbours new dog? Missing from Oxford Road, Gerrards Cross/Tatling End by Toby Carvery, Buckinghamshire, UB9 area, South East on Sunday, 20th December 2020 My daughters 2 King Charles Cavalier girls went missing on 20/12/20, they are identical, …
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Dog owners warned to be vigilant in Cambridgeshire after rise in nearby thefts #PetTheftReform
Dog owners are being warned to be extra vigilant and double-check their security after a rise in dog thefts. The demand for dogs has soared across the country due to more people working from home and having extra time on their hands during lockdown. Cambridgeshire Police are now warning owners to review their security to make …
Stolen dog reunited, found 46 miles away from home #PetTheftReform
REUNITED 🐾❤️🐾 One very happy dog we are told! Found in Dudley on 22nd January 2021 SPANIEL STOLEN: Kimbolton, Leominster Herefordshire, HR6 area, Central on 20th January 2021 Female English Springer Spaniel Liver And White (Age: Young Adult) Police informed CONTACT: 07701078846or call Hertfordshire Constabulary on 101 DogLost link:- https://www.doglost.co.uk/dog-blog.php?dogId=163892 PetTheftReform #FernsLaw
IVY STOLEN IN HOME BURGLARY #PetTheftReform
Female Bulldog Lilac Merle (Age: Young Adult) Stolen from Kentish Town, LONDON, NW1 area, South East on 20th January 2021. CONTACT: 07725159705or call Metropolitan Police Service on 101 DogLost link: https://www.doglost.co.uk/dog-blog.php?dogId=163898 Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stolenivylondonnw1/?ref=share PetTheftReform #FernsLaw
Seven Collie puppies stolen #PetTheftReform
TAKEN from Home, which is a farm location in Penparc, Cardigan, SA43 area, Wales on Thursday, 21st January 2021 Male and females, mixed colours. Only 5 weeks old. Not old enough to be microchipped and not wearing collars. Need to be home with mum. CONTACT: 07790 528396 or 07831 092307Or Police on 101 On Doglost: …
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PUPPY MEADOW REUNITED UPDATE #PetTheftReform
Made too hot to handle and dumped! Stolen from back garden in Ashford, Kent, on 20th January 2021 Kent police aware16 weeks old female cocker spaniel DogLost link:- https://www.doglost.co.uk/poster.php?dogId=163928 PetTheftReform #FernsLaw
Police hunt three men behind dog theft #PetTheftReform
A DOG was stolen from a road in Hindley by three men, police say. Socks, a seven-year-old female Greyhound Whippet/Bedlington Terrier cross, was taken from Castle Hill Road, Hindley, Wigan, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, on Tuesday, January 19. She was taken by three men in an unknown vehicle at 3.45pm, say police. National reports have highlighted …
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Ex-burglar explains truth behind signs thieves leave at your home #PetTheftReform
People across the country have reported an increase in strange signs being left outside their homes – including plastic ties on lampposts, gates, bins and fences – with fears they are being targeted by burglary gangs. Many fear the plastic ties are symbols left behind to alert thieves to where dogs can be stolen – …
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1,100 Hackney residents join search for widow’s lost dog as it’s her ‘only companion’ #PetTheftReform
The 80-year-old stands at the door at night waiting for ‘her boy’ to come home A huge number of Hackney residents have joined the search for an elderly widow’s lost dog, which she misses “to the point of heartbreak.” Philomena Boenke, 80, has been the proud owner of her dog Brandy for all 16 years …
Stolen bulldogs: Puppies returned to Wellingborough owners #PetTheftReform
Police have thanked thieves for “having some humanity” after five stolen English bulldog puppies were returned safely following an armed raid. The five-week-old dogs were taken from Windermere Drive, Wellingborough at about 16:20 GMT on Monday. Northamptonshire Police said three men entered a house “and threatened the occupants with weapons before making off with the …
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Stolen dog on A127: New appeal to find Louie the Dachshund #PetTheftReform
Dachshund Louie hasn’t been seen for more than two months ever since he was snatched by a thief in Southend. The pooch had escaped from his home near Lavender Mews and eventually made his way onto the A127. Louie was chased by a man who had jumped out of a white transit van and was eventually …
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Kind stranger donates £1,000 to search for disabled girl’s beloved dog in Rotherham #PetTheftReform
A kind stranger has donated £1,000 to up the reward for a little girl’s dog believed to have been stolen in Rotherham. Lucy the pug went missing from the Thurcroft area of Rotherham on September 2, 2020, and has not been seen since. Chloe had taken her eyes off the little dog for just a …
SAFETY WHEN WALKING YOUR DOG #PetTheftReform
Taking your dog for their daily walks is one of the pleasures of owning them but before heading off to the park or round the streets, it’s worth thinking about how you can both enjoy your walk and stay safe. Fortunately the risks are low but you can reduce them further by taking the following …
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CHARLIE AND POPPY STOLEN: Four men took them from my uncle, we believe they have been sold on #PetTheftReform
STOLEN from Purbrook, Hampshire, PO7 area, South East on Sunday, 17th January 2021 CONTACT: 07732980227Or Hampshire Police on 101 Charlie is a Male Jack Russell Terrier (Young Adult) https://doglost.co.uk/dog-blog.php?dogId=163864 Poppy is a Female English Springer Spaniel Liver And White (Age: Adult) https://www.doglost.co.uk/dog-blog.php?dogId=163870 #PetTheftReform #FernsLaw
Ruby stolen from back garden in Desborough, Northamptonshire #PetTheftReform
An appeal has been launched after a family’s beloved pet dog was stolen from the back garden of their house in Desborough, Northamptonshire on 17th January 2021. The thief or thieves cut through a padlock on the gate of a run to take Ruby, a three-and half-year old Cocker Spaniel. The family, who live on …
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Stolen MOXLEY reunited #PetTheftReform
UPDATE: The police were doing a routine check with a known criminal and found Moxley at their house. He is safe at home right now, snuggled on the sofa, fast asleep and COMPLETELY UNAWARE of the terror we have felt all day! Thank you to everybody who shared, sent wishes or even clicked on the …
Six Cocker Spaniels stolen, Cambridgeshire #PetTheftReform
STOLEN 6 Cocker Spaniels from Quy, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25, on the 17th of January 2021. 3 Cocker Spaniel bitches.3 Cocker Spaniel dogs. ALL DOGS ARE MICRO-CHIPPED. CONTACT: 01223 812060Police on 101Or Doglost: 0844 800 3220 Doglost link:- https://www.doglost.co.uk/dog-blog.php?dogId=163824 PetTheftReform #FernsLaw
Getting serious about pet theft- by Andrew Rosindell MP #PetTheftReform
Romford MP and animal welfare campaigner Andrew Rosindell, today writes in the Havering Daily about pet theft. 2020 was a year filled with horrors, chiefly those caused by, and related to, the coronavirus pandemic. One of those severely underdiscussed issues is the troubling rise in pet theft, detailed by retired Senior Detective Mark Randell recently …
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STOLEN BUSTER has caught Iain Duncan Smith MPs attention, as he writes about the Growing public support for tougher pet theft sentences #PetTheftReform
2020 has been the worst ever year for dog thefts – tougher sentences are needed for pet theft. Although this may not make national news, for many, many families what is happening to their dogs is heart-breaking. 2020 has seen an increase in dog thefts of 250 per cent in some areas. More time at …
Dognappers get violent as price of puppies rises.
Article in The Times today by John Simpson, Crime Correspondent.16th January 2021 Thank you for raising awareness about #PetTheftReform and #FernsLaw Link to the mentioned Government consultation on Microchipping and scanning: online survey https://consult.defra.gov.uk/companion-animals-team/cat-and-dog-microchipping-and-scanning-in-england/consultation/intro/ New #MakeChipsCount petition link to help missing microchipped dogs and cats get back home:- https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/551556 https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/dognappers-get-violent-as-price-of-puppies-rises-xs8ptpx9k
As if things weren’t bad enough, now dognappers are targeting our pets #PetTheftReform
Heartless thieves have taken the one pleasure lockdown afforded us and filled it with fear, all for the sake of making money. The Telegraph,14 January 2021. Hannah Betts The average price of a puppy doubled during 2020 A new horror is stalking the nation’s streets: dognapping, lockdown having yielded what one politician refers to as …
Families left ‘devastated’ as dogs and puppies stolen in separate overnight thefts #PetTheftReform
Police have issued a warning following the two incidents near Neath and Swansea A total of six animals were snatched in separate incidents in Llandarcy, near Neath, and Llangyfelach, near Swansea, and officers say they fear some of the young pups are unlikely to survive without their mother. Two black and white old English cross …
FOUR PUPPIES WERE STOLEN 10.45PM ON 13th JANUARY 2021, FROM LICENSED BREEDERS #PetTheftReform
Update:-I am so happy to announce , the 2 Old English Sheepdog puppies have been found and reunited with mum and family. I cannot give out any other information as the other 2 Cavachons are still missing. Thankyou everyone. STOLEN from Llandarcy, Neath, South Wales in house burglary from our conservatory in a remote location. …
Is puppy Rio in Northamptonshire? #PetTheftReform
HAVE YOU SEEN PUPPY RIO? Female Mastiff Cross (Age: Puppy) Taken by partner’s sister while staying temporarily at house. Kipling Grove, Leigh, Manchester Now in Northamptonshire, WN7 area, North West on Monday, 11th January 2021 Matter has been reported to police (awaiting crime number & statement) CONTACT: 07704112128Or Police on 101 DogLost link:- https://www.doglost.co.uk/dog-blog.php?dogId=163920 PetTheftReform …
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£10K reward offered for return of ‘stolen’ dog Enzo #PetTheftReform
A WOMAN who lost her dog in Tameside was told it had been reported as found in Mottram only for it to disappear again. Angela Casale has offered up a £10,000 reward to find her beloved Enzo after the 20 month old cocker spaniel disappeared on a walk early last month. She was at the …
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STOLEN PENNY REUNITED 🐾❤️🐾 The update we’ve all been waiting for! Social media at its best. Thank you all #PetTheftReform
Stacey on Facebook shared a photo of a dog she found:- “So tonight on my way home from work around 10pm i found this little beauty soaking wet and running in main country lanes near Brownhills. Absolutely gorgeous & very friendly. I’m go to a vets now to see if this little dog is chipped …
Plymouth student in ‘terrifying’ attack by dog thieves #PetTheftReform
A dog owner was knocked to the ground and punched in a “terrifying” attack by two men trying to steal her pet. Student Allie Knight, 22, was attacked near Mutley Plain, Plymouth, as she walked her pug Paddy. It came amid a rise in thefts of dogs as a result of the pandemic, police forces …
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Dog thefts double as pet prices soar during the coronavirus lockdown #PetTheftReform
Making it the worst year ever for the crime, says volunteer group – The Mail on Sunday, January 10, 2021 A huge rise in heartless dog thefts has been blamed on the coronavirus pandemic The number of dogs stolen during the past year in Britain has doubled, making it the worst year ever for the …
Mum and puppies stolen, London #PetTheftReform
Destiny has been stolen with her five puppies in Bethnal Green Road E2 6AB, East London on 8th January 2021 CONTACT: 07842262421Or Police on 101 Destiny on DogLost: https://doglost.co.uk/dog-blog.php?dogId=163782 Puppies on Doglost, born on 3rd December 2020: https://doglost.co.uk/dog-blog.php?dogId=163796
Criminals have been cashing in on the demand for puppies during the lockdown by stealing pedigree dogs and holding them to ransom #PetTheftReform
Article from Insurance Times:Insurance will not cover a ransom charge for stolen pets These dogs are being used for intensive breeding to meet the demand for puppies as the UK general public continues to work from home, according to Sky News, one pet owner who had her dogs stolen received video threats for a ransom. …
Dog thieves in Swindon are targeting women walking their pets #PetTheftReform
FEMALE dog owners are warning others to be on the alert after they were approached by men who tried to take their pets. In one incident a rescued dog was grabbed while being walked by her heavily pregnant owner. Police are investigating. She told the Adver: “I was at Shaw Forest at about 11:30. I …
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Rainham family appeal for help to find six-month-old French bulldog Winnie #PetTheftReform
Puppy WINNIE stolen from back garden in Rainham, Kent. Female French Bulldog White And Grey Pied (Age: Puppy) Disappeared from the garden in Rainham, Kent, ME8 area, South East on Sunday, 3rd January 2021 CONTACT: 07397571565Police aware on 101 Winnie in the press:Rainham family appeal for help to find six-month-old French bulldoghttps://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/it-has-torn-my-family-apart-240331/ DogLost link: https://www.doglost.co.uk/dog-blog.php?dogId=163488 …
‘2020 has seen an explosion in pet theft reports’ #PetTheftReform
Mark Randell is a retired Senior Detective who has now dedicated his time tackling animal abuse. Mark travels the world helping organisations deal with the horrors of animal abuse and finding ways to stop it. He is the founder of the charity Hidden-In-sight and today he writes in the Havering Daily. 2020 has seen an …
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Family left ‘heartbroken’ after six dogs stolen overnight #PetTheftReform
STOLEN * 6 WORKING DOGSTonmawr, Neath Port Talbot – SOUTH WALES SA12 on 30th December 2020 A white van, potentially a Citroen Berlingo van, was seen to be speeding along an access road from the remote location. Family’s post:- **DOGS STOLEN 8pm on 30/12/20 from Tonmawr **Please if anyone has any information please get in …
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POLICE UPDATE: Stolen dog Lily reunited with owners #PetTheftReform
South Yorkshire Police: For all lovers of stories with happy endings…keep reading! 🥰 Yesterday we issued an appeal for information about Lily the springer spaniel, who was in her owner’s car when it was stolen in Sheffield before Christmas. Well…last night, someone spotted our appeal and provided the piece of the jigsaw we needed to …
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Dog theft petition launches after rise in dog snatching attempts during lockdown #PetTheftReform
The demand for puppies this year has been rife with overloaded rescue centres, inflated prices, greedy breeders and in the worst case, an increase in pet thefts. Bracknell has been no stranger to this, with dog theft cases being reported by walkers in the past few months. In October, a dog walker warned residents to …
Two dogs stolen from outside Tesco in Edinburgh #PetTheftReform
SAORSA AND INDY STOLEN Stolen from outside Tesco, Nicholson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 area, Scotland on Wednesday, 23rd December 2020 Saorsa is mostly white with markings on her ears and face. Indy is smaller shaggy and has a saddleback. Both are very friendly CONTACT: 07476 935360 or Police on 101 Doglost link:- https://www.doglost.co.uk/dog-blog.php?dogId=163621 PetTheftReform #FernsLaw
LADY STOLEN FROM HER GARDEN IN KENT #PetTheftReform
Female Cocker Spaniel Chocolate With Speckles On Nose Stolen from home London Road Wrotham Heath, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 area, South East on Sunday, 20th December 2020 Lady was in the garden with 3 other dogs but she was the only one taken as she is friendliest; the others would run from people 💔 CONTACT: 0844 …
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CALI & BONNIE STOLEN FROM BACK GARDEN #PetTheftReform
Stolen from Woodlands, Doncaster, DN6 area, North East on 18th December 2020. CONTACT: 07369224732 or 07511 445423or call South Yorkshire Police on 101 CALI, female: https://doglost.co.uk/dog-blog.php?dogId=163380 BONNIE, female: https://doglost.co.uk/dog-blog.php?dogId=163379 PetTheftReform #FernsLaw
Dog theft: Organised crime driving ‘epidemic’ of dog snatching #PetTheftReform #FernsLaw
Dog thefts are now believed to be at an unprecedented high, with puppies stolen for immediate sale & adults taken for forced breeding on puppy farms or sold on for cash. Watch the BBC News Report on this link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/stories-55356211 An organised crime expert tells BBC how it works, and why this is the “perfect …
CCTV of beloved cat ‘thrown over bridge to die’ released by family to catch culprit #PetTheftReform
DO YOU RECOGNISE THIS CAT KILLER? CCTV of beloved cat ‘thrown over bridge to die’ released by family to catch culprit. A family cat described as a dad’s “best friend” was killed by a stranger who was caught on CCTV throwing the animal off a bridge then stuffing it in a rucksack in Heaton, Newcastle. …
If your dog is lost or stolen! #PetTheftReform
• If your dog is microchipped please let the microchip company know that your dog is missing and check that all your details are up to date. • If your dog has been stolen inform the police immediately and obtain a crime reference number (CRN). Send an email to stolen@doglost.co.uk. • Register on DogLost.co.uk they …
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POLICE APPEAL: Can you help officers reunite stolen dog, Molly, with her owners? #PetTheftReform
Police in Sheffield are asking for your help after a dog was stolen from an address in the Wincobank area. Molly, a young Bullmastiff, is reported to have been stolen on 14 November at around 1pm from a back garden in Hawkshead Road. The offenders are believed to have fled in a white Ford Connect …
Lad ‘heartbroken’ and suffering nightmares as dog thefts double in lockdown #PetTheftReform
Aironas Jurkus, 10, is suffering nightmares after French Bulldog Zara was swiped by cruel crooks as DogForum warns of a terrifying rise in dog thefts during the coronavirus lockdown The pandemic has led to a disturbing dog theft epidemic. Nearly 500 pets have been registered missing or stolen since lockdown began on March 23. Search …
STOLEN SASHA AND KUNA: Stolen from back garden, seen being taken by men and a women, CCTV being checked #PetTheftReform
Female Staffordshire Bull Terriers, Grey White On Chest (Age: Young Adult) Stolen from Bexleyheath, Dartford, DA6 area, South East on 20th July 2020. Reported sightings in the Swanley area, Kent. CONTACT: 07308606876or call Metropolitan Police Service on 101 Doglost:- https://www.doglost.co.uk/dog-blog.php?dogId=158615 PetTheftReform will make pet theft a specific crime with a minimum two year custodial sentence:- …
STOLEN COCKER SPANIEL JAZZ #PetTheftReform
Stolen from Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 area, North West on 19th July 2020 Other dogs left, so believed to be a targeted theft.If found, Jazz must be reported to the Council Dog WardenAs REQUIRED BY LAW CONTACT: 07971424159 or 07752090508or call Cumbria Constabulary on 101 Female Cocker Spaniel Golden (Age: Young Adult):- https://doglost.co.uk/dog-blog.php?dogId=158587 PetTheftReform petition:- https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/300071 …
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Stolen Cavelier King Charles Spaniels reunited by Tandridge Police #PetTheftReform
We want to share some good news with you! At 1700 hours on 14th July two gorgeous little king Charles spaniels were taken from their home in Bletchingly! B ROTA Tandridge officer’s worked together and carried out extensive police enquires with PC 41199 Carter and PC 41000 Butters conduting office enquires for the team to …
Suffolk kennels dog thefts: Puppies among 17 animals taken #PetTheftReform
Police have warned people to be vigilant with their pets after 17 dogs, including 13 puppies were stolen. They were taken from from Fiveways Boarding Kennels and Cattery in Barton Mills, Suffolk on Thursday, 9th July 2020, between 15:45 and 19:10 GMT. The dogs included six, five-week-old Labrador puppies, seven Lhasa apso puppies and four …
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Police seize 22 dogs in Cork, Ireland
Gardaí in Cork seized 22 dogs during a search operation conducted at locations in Gurranabraher and Knocknaheeny today. Some of the dogs were seized for animal welfare concerns. All of the dogs are now in the care of the CSPCA and the ISPCA. Seized Ire.17 June at 21:10 Here are some of the 22 dogs …
GSD puppy stolen, sold on and returned to family! #PetTheftReform
UPDATE!!!!! Nala has been found in Bradford and is safe and well and has been returned!!! All thanks to Facebook for all the shares and support and the biggest thanks to Sheldon Pemby, knew who bought NALA and kept her safe and contacted us straight away!!! Wouldn’t have been so successful without the amount of …
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CCTV image of Smudge the cat being stolen, then these three people leave him on a tram near #Rochdale #PetTheftReform
STOLEN CAT SMUDGE : CCTV footage of a girl picking him up. Believe girl got on tram with him at Failsworth and left him on the tram when she got off at Derker, Oldham, could possibly be in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, M35 area, North West on Monday, 3rd June 2020 Samantha Jane : ‘these 3 …
Direct Line Dog Theft Figures for 2018 – 2019 have arrived:- 6 dogs a day are stolen across England and Wales but they say Police figures show a fall in dog thefts? #PetTheftReform
This information is based on Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request made to Police Forces in England and Wales in February 2020. 35 of 45 police forces (78%) responded with usable data. Our Patron Beverley Cuddy is doing radio interviews across England and Wales today. Beverley wanted to check the new figures and was told …
Theft of two dogs near Woodbridge #PetTheftReform
Police are appealing for information after two cocker spaniels were stolen from a kennel in Alderton near Woodbridge. The theft occurred overnight between 8pm last night Monday 25 May and 5.30am this morning, Tuesday 26 May. One of the cocker spaniels has black fur and is six years old, and the other has brown fur …
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PUPPIES AND MUMS STOLEN FROM TARLETON, LANCASHIRE BUT COULD BE ANYWHERE! #PetTheftReform
PLEASE HELP AND SHARE SHARE SHARE! INTO FORUMS, GROUPS, PROFILES, ANYWHERE!! Litter of 5 x cockapoos 6 weeks old.2 x sable bitches1 x chocolate sable dog2 x sable dogs Litter of 7 x cockapoos 5 weeks old.RARE AND UNIQUE MERLES – EASY TO IDENTIFY 1 x blue merle and tan boy1 x blue merle and …
Reunited! Can you help find stolen Belle #PetTheftReform
Update from family:- We are over the moon to announce that our beautiful Belle was reunited with us this afternoon. We cannot thank Thames Valley Police enough for their help in recovering her. A big shout out to Adam, Mathew and Cara for their help today. And a massive thank you to every single person …
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Stolen dog Bentley gets a police escort back home #PetTheftReform.
BENTLEY HAS BEEN FOUND AND THE POLICE HAVE TAKEN HIM BACK HOME 🐾❤️🐾. Thank you all for your amazing help. Making him Too Hot To Handle! Social media at it’s best. 13th May 2020. Special thanks to Thames Valley Police Update from TVP Charwell:- With the assistance of Cambridgeshire Police #Team4 officers have today returned …
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Dog thieves up their game as another man is mugged and puppy stolen, now returned thanks to social media #PetTheftReform
UPDATEBlue has been returned, thank you so much to the literally thousands of you that have shared this ❤️❤️ Original post:- John Saunders wrote on Facebook: “£5000 reward to any one who finds the bastards that mugged my son and stole his dog after leaving Porters pub in Cirencester! They jumped out of a white …
Two dogs stolen overnight from Beckley, Rye, East Sussex. #PetTheftReform
Maggot and Meg Stolen in burglary overnight from Beckley, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 area, South East on 5th March 2020. CONTACT: 07791865834or call Sussex Police on 101 MAGGOT: Female Fell Terrier Black And Tan (Age: Older Adult) https://www.doglost.co.uk/dog-blog.php?dogId=154868 MEG: Female Patterdale Terrier Black (Age: Adult) https://www.doglost.co.uk/dog-blog.php?dogId=154869 Debate coming soon in Parliament. PetTheftReform petition https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/300071 .
Dog Theft Awareness Day, 14 March 2020
PRESS RELEASE The Stolen And Missing Pets Alliance’s (SAMPA) Dog Theft Awareness Day is in it’s fourth year, an annual event held on 14th March. Prevention and Advice is top of the agenda while explaining why we need tougher laws to act as a deterrent to protect all our pets. We continue to warn dog …
Stolen puppies reunited after a tip-off #PetTheftReform
UPDATE BEEN FOUND: We have had an anonymous person take the puppies in and I have just been to collect them. They are all well and i just want to say thank you so much to all of your shares. I’m so grateful to you all. So happy thank you ❤❤❤❤ PLEASE EVERYONE SHARE2 blue …
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Lola reunited with thanks to Leicestershire Police #PetTheftReform
It was a paw-fect reunion yesterday as officers helped reunite stolen dog Lola with her relieved owners. 19th February’20. The four-year-old miniature Daschund had been reported stolen from her home in Stanton under Bardon, Leicestershire on 29 January. Enquiries had been ongoing during the past three weeks as Lola’s owner Lauren Wright also made public …
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Dog found in car boot after police chase in York is confirmed as stolen Ellie! #PetTheftReform
The French bulldog was found in the boot of a car which had been involved in a police pursuit in York. A BMW 3 series failed to stop for police on Foss Islands road. Following a short pursuit, the vehicle was stopped and the 18-year-old driver from Doncaster was arrested. He has since been charged …
Maggie is back home safe and sound! #PetTheftReform
Maggie has been reunited with my auntie Don’t think she has even spent a night out side, so clean, not hungry and very very happy to see everyone. So who ever had her THANK YOU for leaving her in a safe place to be found, only a street away. As a family we cannot thank …
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Stolen dog dumped after being stolen from a car #PetTheftReform
Original post:- Can anybody help? Our dog has been stolen from the car on Rye St in Heywood near to All Souls Primary School. Much loved part of the family we are heart broken. 2 yo Cockapoo. Please share this so we can try and get him home. FOUND:- He was in Norden near the …
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Stolen dog Peggy found in secure walled garden #PetTheftReform
PEGGY REUNITED 🐾❤️🐾 Peggy is home. Owner has just been to pick her up from a secure walled garden some 30 minute drive away from home and with no collar on. The resident rang her to say I think I have your dog she is barking in my garden and has been dumped over the …
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A labradoodle puppy was stolen at knifepoint while on a morning walk with its owner.
The six-month-old dog, called Waffle, was taken in St Austell, Cornwall, at about 07:00 GMT. A man approached the female owner of the dog and threatened her with what she believed was a knife, police said. The suspect is described as about 5ft 8in (1.72m) tall, wearing a black hooded top and scarf and spoke …
Desperate plea for return of stunning French bulldogs stolen in Grays, Essex.
TWO French Bulldogs have been stolen from their home. Their desperate owner, Kelly Green, has launched an appeal in a bid to get them returned. Kelly’s home, in Grays, was burgled yesterday afternoon between 2.15pm and 3.15pm. A safe was taken along with the stunning two-year-old puppies, Blue Merle French Bulldog called Missy and a Lilac …
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Stolen French Bulldog KYA reunited after being spotted on social media.
KYA REUNITED 🐾❤️🐾 Social media does it again! Kya’s owner, David Smith, 39, said: “We have been reunited with Kya after she was spotted in town. “Someone who had recognised a picture of her has taken her off someone walking her in the town centre and contacted me to say they have got her. “She’s …
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Released CCTV images of dog thieves bring stolen dog Honey back home | SAMPA
HONEY HAS BEEN RETURNED TO HER FAMILY – CCTV works it’s magic again! Thank you everyone for getting involved and helping to get Honey home 🐾❤️🐾. 11th December 2019. HONEY’S THEFT CAUGHT ON CCTV Female, Bedlington Terrier Age: Older Adult Colour: Grey / blue Microchipped: Yes Investigating Force: West Mercia Police call 101 Date Stolen: …
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