Scottish parliament consults on tougher sentences for dog abduction
Proposals to make dog theft a specific crime - rather than being treated the same as any other property theft – have been launched in the Scottish Parliament.
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.
Dog thefts reach seven year high
The number of dogs stolen in the UK has reached a seven-year high, new research reveals.
Essex Police seek dog stolen from outside family home
Essex Police are appealing for information following a theft of a family dog, Molly, from Hyde Way in Wickford.
Police investigate suspected dog theft in Berkshire
Thames Valley Police are investigating the disappearance of therapy dog Maple from her Berkshire home.
Movement aims to prevent dog thefts
Canine retailer The Bark Side has launched a movement to empower dog lovers to take back control from thieves.
Dog theft continues to rise
England and Wales recorded a 25% year-on-year rise in dog theft offences between 2020-2021, new data reveals.
Leicestershire Police launch appeal for stolen puppy
Leicestershire Police are appealing for information after a puppy was stolen from a car in Sharnford. A four-month-old Cocker Spaniel dog called Fudge was stolen from the car park of Fosse Meadows Country Park at around 9.45am on 9 February. The owner left Fudge locked in the car for “a matter of minutes” and when he returned, the rear windscreen of his black Vauxhall Astra had been smashed, and the dog had been stolen from his crate. PC Michael Payne said: “As expected Fudge’s owners are absolutely devastated that he has been taken and are desperate for his return. “As part of our investigation, I would like to appeal to…
Woman attacked in attempted dog theft in Derbyshire
A woman has been injured during an attempted dog theft in Glossop, Tintwistle. The woman had been walking her dog in the Tintwistle area during the evening of Saturday 8 January, between 7.40pm and 7.50pm, Derbyshire Police said. According to the report, the woman was approached by a man who demanded she gave him her dog. It is believed the man has then tried to take the lead of the dog, and during the process the woman suffered a cut to her hand and hip. The attacker did not succeed, and the woman’s injury is not thought to be serious, police added. Officers are now appealing for anyone with any…
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