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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 canine companion. But hundreds of dog owners have been left in despair since having their pets stolen�...

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. Costs for some puppies has been pushed from £500 to £2000, which has prompted the Home Secretary t...

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.