Looking for leads

[ChrisH]

Man's best friend is fast becoming a sought-after target for thieves, with so-called dognappings up by almost 75% in London alone last year. Owners have been left fretting, and say the police's response doesn't help.

Article continued here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/6369447.stm

[Freedom]

I am stunned that the person in that news article couldn't get the police to assist!

I guess this means tattoes, microchips, etc. are more and more important to prove that dog is really YOURS!

[lizbud]

Since the police don't consider this that much of an emergency, maybe
they should set up a website to have volunteers join together to search
for missing dogs. The email alert is a good idea, but that and a website to
post updates on searches, would be a big help too, I would think.

[ChrisH]

Liz, Ms Heyes who owned Hermes did just that with Doglost. There is also an excellent site called Missing Pet Bureau.

[Pam]

What a nightmare for that couple! I am glad they were finally able to get their dog back. There is a woman not far from where I live whose dog was stolen out of her yard several years ago. Every now and then I will see an ad in the paper, written by her, and asking for his return no questions asked. She just does not give up hope. I hope no one ever has their eye on your handsome Bob!