maximus otter
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What kind of dogs? What size dogs?
I'm wondering if they get kidnapped for ransom (purebred), are stolen to use as "bait" for fighting dogs (mutt), or are getting eaten by wild animals (small dogs).
UK dog theft has increased massively, the dogs usually being stolen for resale.
With the increased demand for companion animals driven by “house arrest”, and the astronomical price increases for quality dogs from reputable sources, it was inevitable that criminals would step in to exploit the situation.
l am not aware of any actual instances of animals being stolen as “fighting dog bait”; l’d bet that it’s a UL, like the eternal “vivisectionists/ethnic restaurants” tales.
A Beeb item on dog theft:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-54372778
maximus otter