Dogs for ransom!!!
Stolen pups from a LosAngeles home, later returned by one of the thieves
Today’s economy has hurt many people in many ways. Unfortunately, some of the ways that desparate people are trying to make money are through desparate mesasures and that includes dognapping. Yes, the crime of stealing dogs is on the rise. It appears that there are many reasons why dogs are being taken.
For some, they see it as a quick buck. Meaning that they scout out expensive dogs for sale, go and check out the puppies and perhaps return a week or so later to nab the pups. On the black market, high demand dogs without papers will sell at a bargain price to the buyer, but any money made is free and clear to the dog burglar!!! Some of the most popular dogs that are stolen include Yorkshire terriers, poodles, Shih Tzus and Corgies.
As the importance of dogs as family members has increased to a high level, many people are willing to pay reward money for the return of their beloved pets. It is almost impossible to charge someone with the crime as most people calling will claim they found the dog and are just looking for a reward. If no one saw the thief take the dog, then most likely no one will be prosecuted.
One family in Washington state was recently reunited with the family Great Dane when they saw the dog up for sale on Craig’s List. Dogs are being stolen out of backyards, from pet stores, out of shelters and some simply in front of storefronts where their owners have stopped to run an errand.
So the moral of the story here is to keep your dogs close, watch them carefully and report any strange behavior exhibited by strangers around the dogs you know and love.
July 29th, 2008 at 7:15 am
Well i know for a fact i would be xx,xxx if someone stole my bog.