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Hundreds of dog owners have been left in despair since having their pets stolen

Hundreds of dog owners have been left in despair since having their pets stolen

Calls to tackle puppy thieves in the UK - what is being done about it? (Canva) Demand for dogs has rapidly increased in lockdown which has led to a rise in crime as criminal gangs have started swiping dogs from their owners The Dogs Trust is calling for a tougher crackdown on puppy thieves as a growing trend in dognapping crimes has swept the country since the first lockdown. For many dog owners, the three national lockdowns have meant they can spend more time at home with their cani...

But hundreds of dog owners have been left in despair since having their pets stolen with many more reporting suspicious activity while walking their pooches. Experts have said the demand for dogs has soared throughout the pandemic – meaning costs have skyrocketed for popular puppies as the demand outweighs the supply. A recent study by DogLost, a lost and found dog charity in the UK, estimates a 250% increase in dog thefts nationwide during the pandemic, according to reports. Co...

A police force has become the first in Britain to appoint a dog detective following a spike in pet thefts. Chief Inspector Amy Styles-Jones will be dedicated to tackling the thefts in Nottinghamshire.

Dog-owners beware, thieves have been targeting man's best friend across Hertfordshire as the demand for pets increases during lockdowns.

One-year-old pup missing after dog walker’s van is stolen Leah Sinclair A pet owner is pleading for the return of her pet pooch after carjackers stole a dog walker’s van in north London. The van, which had three dogs inside, was taken around 1pm in Barnet on Thursday. One of the dogs owners, Melina Georgiou, launched an appeal on Facebook for the return of her Maltipoo, Nala. “Our beautiful little 1 year old maltipoo called Nala was stolen this afternoon while the dogs wer...

Interest for adopting pets grew 65 in 2020 but these cute animals still need a home.

All images - Dogs Trust and Blue Cross Demand for pets has skyrocketed since the start of the coronavirus pandemic with the Dogs Trust seeing a 66-per-cent call rise in 2020 compared to 2019.  With the majority of us locked down inside our homes it’s easy to see how more of us than ever before are turning to local animal shelters looking to find the perfect pet. Chief executive of Dogs Trust, Owen Sharp said: “Its no surprise that during the pandemic there has been a huge demand for ...

All images - Dogs Trust and Blue Cross ENQUIRIES into pet adoption skyrocketed by 66% in 2020 according to Dogs Trust.  As a result of the coronavirus pandemic animal shelters are seeing a bigger demand than ever before as people look to find their perfect pet, Dogs Trust saw a 66-per-cent call rise in 2020 compared to 2019.  Chief executive of Dogs Trust, Owen Sharp said: “Its no surprise that during the pandemic there has been a huge demand for dogs, as more people have been at home...