An urgent warning has been issued to anyone with a dog.
According to Dogs Trust, over 2,000 dogs are subject to theft each year in the UK, with reports rising since the pandemic, driven mainly by their increase in value. Experts from Quotezone.co.uk has issued an urgent warning and top tips to keep your beloved pet safe.
A study by the charity DogLost estimates a 250% increase in dog thefts nationwide during the pandemic. There is concern that the cost of living crisis will also trigger a new wave of dognapping, with criminals seeing it as a way to make quick cash.