anna7
04-10-2008, 12:54 AM
...i was reading in the news that as the value and profile of purebred and crossbred dogs are on the rise, so are incidents of dognapping. The theft of pet dogs was once a rare occurrence, but has become a specialized criminal enterprise. Dognappers tend to target toy breeds such as Chihuahuas, Yorkshire terriers and Maltese as they are in high demand and can fetch upward of $2,500.
An increasingly common ploy dognappers use is to pretend to be prospective buyers of puppies that have been advertised for sale. Breeders should be cautious of home visits by potential buyers. They should ask for detailed information and ID before allowing them into the home, and always have a friend or family member present.
Once a dog has been taken, the thief may wait for a reward to be posted before contacting the dog's owner and offering to return the dog. This may be done under the guise that they bought it from someone else and want to be compensated for the fee they paid. In cases such as this it is advisable to contact your local police before making arrangements.
Ya just gotta click on this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBSOeUCzefQ
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An increasingly common ploy dognappers use is to pretend to be prospective buyers of puppies that have been advertised for sale. Breeders should be cautious of home visits by potential buyers. They should ask for detailed information and ID before allowing them into the home, and always have a friend or family member present.
Once a dog has been taken, the thief may wait for a reward to be posted before contacting the dog's owner and offering to return the dog. This may be done under the guise that they bought it from someone else and want to be compensated for the fee they paid. In cases such as this it is advisable to contact your local police before making arrangements.
Ya just gotta click on this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBSOeUCzefQ
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