Dog Stolen in Broad Daylight at South Yarra Shopping Centre 10-month-old Dora was stolen from Chapel Street in South Yarra. Three women taken on CCTV. Police appeal for information.

Dog Stolen in Broad Daylight at South Yarra Shopping Centre

#DogTheft #Melbourne #SouthYarra #HelpNeeded #AusNews

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#PRESSRELEASE: Call for Full Traceability and Proper Enforcement to End #DogTheft in Ireland!
#Ireland is currently experiencing a deeply worrying rise in dog theft, particularly in lead-up to #Christmas.

Recent case stolen Yorkshire Terrier in #Longford.

In 2007 we first spoke to Debbie Matthews about dog theft

Debbie's own beloved Yorkshire Terriers were stolen from her car

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2. Thefts increased as opportunity increased - more dogs, higher prices.
3. More likely to occur during summer months and in the home/garden.
4. Very low number of detections.
5. Rational choice and routine activity seem to be good explanatory approaches.
#dogtheft #dogabduction

Written with John Walliss (Derby) and @drdanielallen.bsky.social the key messages are:
1. There was an increase in reported dog thefts during the pandemic, but this doesn't seem to be directly related to lockdown.
#dogtheft #dogabduction #animalharm #animalvictimology #greencriminology

Dog thefts: what really happened during the COVID pandemic Our study of dog thefts during the COVID pandemic has given us insights into preventing dognapping.

🐶Tracking dog theft in the UK

New research reveals trends in UK dog theft from 2020–2022 using police FOI data and DogLost reports.

The study highlights regional variation and the growing need for better data and prevention.

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#JournoRequest Seeking UK-based animal charities, vets, pet safety advocates or canine security brands for a piece on dog theft in 2025 + how owners can protect pets. Expert insights welcome! DMs open or email georgia@bubblegumsearch.com #DogTheft #PetSafety #PRRequest

Sign the Petition Stronger penalties for dog theft

Please sign and share this petition to increase criminal penalties for #DogTheft. Often, a dog thief only gets a fine of £250!

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