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Post by gsdgroupie on Dec 18, 2020 11:28:55 GMT
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Post by gtrmacs on Dec 18, 2020 12:01:39 GMT
Dreadful - I guess because prices for dogs/puppies are through the roof atm?? Stories of old ladies being assaulted for their dogs, people grabbing leads after asking to stroke dogs, ...
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Post by gtrmacs on Dec 18, 2020 12:21:02 GMT
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Post by caryll on Dec 18, 2020 15:29:29 GMT
Scary!
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Post by gtrmacs on Dec 18, 2020 16:09:40 GMT
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Post by caryll on Dec 18, 2020 16:48:15 GMT
It'll be over my dead body!
Plus, I carry a small can of aerosol deodorant- just for emergencies you understand!
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Post by goodie on Dec 18, 2020 18:51:53 GMT
That is dreadful - all watch out for your pups! I am now very wary to let Axel off the lead in the park, it only takes a few seconds to snatch a dog.  |
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Post by gtrmacs on Dec 19, 2020 13:52:22 GMT
... I carry a small can of aerosol deodorant- just for emergencies you understand! I'll let CChris answer that one ...  
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Post by cockneychris on Dec 19, 2020 15:55:16 GMT
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Post by Carlin on Dec 20, 2020 5:41:05 GMT
This has been a known issue in Sweden for some time. Mostly Romani have been blamed for thefts but Irish Travelers are quite closely associated with dog thefts. I literally only leave Buddy at 3 trusted places where I never need more than 5 minutes to run an errand. He barks so much that people are loathe to approach him.
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Post by gtrmacs on Dec 21, 2020 17:04:11 GMT
In the UK, it's become anyone after a fast buck - lockdown has made the value of (most) dogs skyrocket |
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Post by cloud on Jan 1, 2021 15:36:07 GMT
Horrible, where I live dogs have always been stolen, none have ever been found, I've had men try to steal my third gsd puppy from the garden.
Awful for the dogs and owners alike.
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Post by caryll on Jan 1, 2021 15:37:52 GMT
Horrible, where I live dogs have always been stolen, none have ever been found, I've had men try to steal my third gsd puppy from the garden. Awful for the dogs and owners alike. That must be so frightening! I've been lucky I guess, never had any problems personally.
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Post by rykersmum on Jan 25, 2021 21:04:12 GMT
Was looking where to post something similar, so will add it to this. Hope that's in order ? Dog thefts are still very prevalent all over the country, not just puppies there is value in ALL dogs adult female for breeding, pups for resale and adult males for dog baiting /fighting. Recently had a transit van abandoned when it became stuck in some flood water,when it was attended to be towed found 15 puppies left in there with no food or water. Some pups were chipped and came all the way to Cotswolds from Luton, their mum who was stolen at same time we assume was taken with offenders on foot when they left vehicle. Only advice I can give is try not to walk same route regularly and try to go where there are plenty of other walkers. If you can put a padlock on any gates that give access to your property. Its been noted that they scout areas and where a dog is in residence they put a blob of coloured paint on pavement outside property. Please be vigilant folks. |
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Post by caryll on Jan 26, 2021 7:26:00 GMT
What a terrible state of affairs! But greedy people will do anything for a few extra £sss.  |
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