Dog thefts fell 22% in 2022
The total number of dogs stolen last year was down 22% year-on-year in 2022, possibly due to reduced demand for pet dogs overall, new research reveals.
Staffies most stolen pet
Staffordshire Bull Terriers are the most stolen breed in the UK, new research reveals.
Vandals target Edinburgh doggy daycare
Edinburgh-based doggy daycare Citidogs has been targeted by vandals in what the company believes is due to the business moving site and gaining permission to create an outdoor space for dogs at the new site.
UK’s dognapping hotspots revealed
The highest number of dognapping cases took place in London, with 422 incidents reported to the Metropolitan Police in 2021, up from 318 in 2020, research from pet business insurer Cliverton reveals.
Self assessment customers could be target for fraudsters, HMRC warns
HMRC is urging Self Assessment customers to be alert to fraudsters and scams that ask for their personal information or bank details.
Dog walkers warned as ‘poisoned’ cereal left on South London streets
Police have issued a warning to dog walkers after they received reports of someone mixing “poison” with cereal and spreading it across Eltham High Street, South London.
Former Geordie Shore star’s pet was stolen in walker’s van
Former Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison says her pet was among the dogs in a van when it was stolen.
Thieves steal over £10,000 worth of kit from Leeds trainer
Thieves have stolen more than £10,000 worth of equipment from Yorkshire Canine Academy following a break-in at its Leeds facility.