Dog stolen last year reunited with owner after police officer recognises it
4 years, 1 month ago

Dog stolen last year reunited with owner after police officer recognises it

The Independent  

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Police searching for man after dog thefts in Essex
1 month, 1 week ago

Police searching for man after dog thefts in Essex

The Independent  

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Heartwarming moment stolen three-month-old puppy is reunited with its owner after it was stolen days before Christmas
2 months, 1 week ago

Heartwarming moment stolen three-month-old puppy is reunited with its owner after it was stolen days before Christmas

Daily Mail  

This is the touching moment a puppy was reunited with her relieved owners three weeks after she was abducted from her home. Coco, a three-month-old husky German shepherd cross, was snatched from her front door in Norfolk a few days before Christmas when her owner was momentarily distracted. Video footage of the moment she returned home shows her bounding over …

Seven puppies stolen from home days after Christmas leaving family ‘devastated’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Seven puppies stolen from home days after Christmas leaving family ‘devastated’

The Independent  

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Dog who ran off after having a firework thrown at her is reunited with her owner after FIVE WEEKS despite drones and search parties failing to locate her
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Dog who ran off after having a firework thrown at her is reunited with her owner after FIVE WEEKS despite drones and search parties failing to locate her

Daily Mail  

A dog who ran away after she had a firework thrown at her has been reunited with her owner following a desperate five week hunt. Ayrshire Drone Dog Rescue headed the search operation A woman on a bus spotted a dog which she thought looked like Millie and it was brought to the attention of Aryshire Drone Dog Rescue who …

Stolen puppy returned to 78-year-old owner who had the dog taken after being knocked down
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Stolen puppy returned to 78-year-old owner who had the dog taken after being knocked down

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Dozens of dogs, cats and other animals in ‘horrid’ condition rescued from a Connecticut home
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Dozens of dogs, cats and other animals in ‘horrid’ condition rescued from a Connecticut home

Associated Press  

WOODBRIDGE, Conn. — Dozens of dogs, cats and other animals living in poor conditions have been seized from a home in Connecticut. The Woodbridge Regional Animal Control said in a Facebook post Saturday that officials rescued 23 dogs, 20 cats, seven rabbits and a guinea pig from the residence, with more cats to be rounded up on Sunday. Jessica Moffo, …

A California dog missing since the summer found safe 2,000 miles away from home
11 months, 3 weeks ago

A California dog missing since the summer found safe 2,000 miles away from home

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Sheffield dog attack: Dog walker dragged into traffic as ‘out of control’ bullmastiff attacks him in street
1 year, 6 months ago

Sheffield dog attack: Dog walker dragged into traffic as ‘out of control’ bullmastiff attacks him in street

The Independent  

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Police dog shot dead after attacking handler during search for missing person
1 year, 7 months ago

Police dog shot dead after attacking handler during search for missing person

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Twiglet the stolen dachshund reunited with ‘happy’ owner
1 year, 7 months ago

Twiglet the stolen dachshund reunited with ‘happy’ owner

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Out-of-control dog shot dead by armed police after man found mauled in house
1 year, 11 months ago

Out-of-control dog shot dead by armed police after man found mauled in house

The Independent  

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Man arrested after girl, 6, seriously injured in dog attack
1 year, 11 months ago

Man arrested after girl, 6, seriously injured in dog attack

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Woman walking dog attacked in park by man trying to steal her pet
2 years ago

Woman walking dog attacked in park by man trying to steal her pet

The Independent  

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More than 30 dogs rescued from hoarder’s home after owner found dead
2 years, 1 month ago

More than 30 dogs rescued from hoarder’s home after owner found dead

The Independent  

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Police extremely concerned about dog walker missing for three days
2 years, 1 month ago

Police extremely concerned about dog walker missing for three days

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Lost dog ‘hands herself in’ to police station after getting spooked by firework
2 years, 4 months ago

Lost dog ‘hands herself in’ to police station after getting spooked by firework

The Independent  

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Armed police kill dog after two women ‘mauled in Oldham attack’
2 years, 5 months ago

Armed police kill dog after two women ‘mauled in Oldham attack’

The Independent  

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‘It’s a remarkable case’ – Dog reunited with owner 10 years after being stolen
2 years, 11 months ago

‘It’s a remarkable case’ – Dog reunited with owner 10 years after being stolen

The Independent  

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Three-month-old baby killed by ‘out of control’ dog as man and woman arrested
3 years ago

Three-month-old baby killed by ‘out of control’ dog as man and woman arrested

The Independent  

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Prison for pet thieves as dognapping to be made criminal offence
3 years, 6 months ago

Prison for pet thieves as dognapping to be made criminal offence

The Independent  

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Dognappers face five years in jail as new law set to recognise pets are not ‘just property’
3 years, 7 months ago

Dognappers face five years in jail as new law set to recognise pets are not ‘just property’

The Independent  

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Mayor: Crews did everything possible to find missing pets
3 years, 8 months ago

Mayor: Crews did everything possible to find missing pets

The Independent  

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Dog thieves tackle woman to the ground and snatch her pet dachshund
3 years, 11 months ago

Dog thieves tackle woman to the ground and snatch her pet dachshund

The Independent  

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Staffordshire bull terriers top list of UK's most stolen dog breeds as thefts rise a FIFTH
3 years, 11 months ago

Staffordshire bull terriers top list of UK's most stolen dog breeds as thefts rise a FIFTH

Daily Mail  

Average asking price for some of UK's most sought after breeds Breed Before lockdown After lockdown % increase Dachshunds £973 £1,838 89 Chow Chows £1,119 £1,872 67 Pugs £684 £1,064 56 French Bulldogs £1,251 £1,905 52 English Bulldogs £1,637 £2,140 31 Source: Dogs Trust Dog thefts increased by almost a fifth amid the coronavirus lockdown as soaring demand saw prices …

Dog owners scared to walk their pets due to rise of kidnappings in lockdown
4 years ago

Dog owners scared to walk their pets due to rise of kidnappings in lockdown

The Independent  

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Dog theft police lead appointed by force due to increase in crime during lockdown
4 years ago

Dog theft police lead appointed by force due to increase in crime during lockdown

The Independent  

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A pawfect rescue as firefighters save three cats from burning building
4 years, 1 month ago

A pawfect rescue as firefighters save three cats from burning building

The Independent  

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Melbourne animal shelter worker tied up by armed man at Cranbourne West Lost Dogs Home
4 years, 2 months ago

Melbourne animal shelter worker tied up by armed man at Cranbourne West Lost Dogs Home

ABC  

Police are interviewing a man in the wake of a worker at a Melbourne animal shelter being tied up by a gunman dressed in "military-style clothes" who then asked where the cats were kept. Key points: Neither the woman nor any animals were physically harmed Police were unable to find the man after searching on Monday night The woman was …

Hunt hounds ‘invade kennels and cattery, killing owner’s pet’
4 years, 5 months ago

Hunt hounds ‘invade kennels and cattery, killing owner’s pet’

The Independent  

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Police dog finds missing mother and baby on first shift
4 years, 7 months ago

Police dog finds missing mother and baby on first shift

The Independent  

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Police dog mauls pet cat to death
5 years, 8 months ago

Police dog mauls pet cat to death

The Independent  

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Stolen pet dog reunited with family after four years apart
6 years, 1 month ago

Stolen pet dog reunited with family after four years apart

The Independent  

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Dog Stolen 4 Years Ago Is Reunited With Family Just In Time For Christmas
6 years, 3 months ago

Dog Stolen 4 Years Ago Is Reunited With Family Just In Time For Christmas

Huff Post  

WATCH THIS REUNION: Thanks to @PimaAnimalCare and a microchip, a #Tucson family was reunited with their once-stolen dog after FOUR YEARS! -- on @TucsonNewsNow >> https://t.co/xsivkVzRfx pic.twitter.com/t8qk3jh8nK — Evan Schreiber December 24, 2018 A Yorkshire terrier reported stolen four years ago has been reunited with her family, thanks to a microchip and an Arizona animal shelter. The amazingly cute dog, …

Dog guards home destroyed by California wildfires until owners return a month later
6 years, 3 months ago

Dog guards home destroyed by California wildfires until owners return a month later

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Free Bungle: Chow chow puppy returned to owners after being seized under Dangerous Dogs Act for ‘nibbling’ police officer’s hand
6 years, 4 months ago

Free Bungle: Chow chow puppy returned to owners after being seized under Dangerous Dogs Act for ‘nibbling’ police officer’s hand

The Independent  

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Video captures moment woman is reunited with pet pug stolen in burglary
6 years, 8 months ago

Video captures moment woman is reunited with pet pug stolen in burglary

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Five intruders force their way into home and steal six French bulldog puppies
6 years, 10 months ago

Five intruders force their way into home and steal six French bulldog puppies

The Independent  

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Loyal dog refuses to leave hospital where owner died four months ago
7 years ago

Loyal dog refuses to leave hospital where owner died four months ago

The Independent  

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Police descend on pensioner's home to seize 'dangerous' 10-year-old Yorkshire terrier
7 years, 7 months ago

Police descend on pensioner's home to seize 'dangerous' 10-year-old Yorkshire terrier

The Independent  

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Pet dog saves 10-year-old girl from being kidnapped by stranger on walk
7 years, 7 months ago

Pet dog saves 10-year-old girl from being kidnapped by stranger on walk

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Police hunt for dog owner who 'walked off' after Staffordshire bull terrier bit face of four-year-old boy
8 years, 1 month ago

Police hunt for dog owner who 'walked off' after Staffordshire bull terrier bit face of four-year-old boy

The Independent  

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The covert world of a real-life pet detective
8 years, 4 months ago

The covert world of a real-life pet detective

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Hero dog saves owner from house fire by protecting woman from flames
8 years, 5 months ago

Hero dog saves owner from house fire by protecting woman from flames

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Stolen labrador guide dog is returned by gang with apology note
9 years, 1 month ago

Stolen labrador guide dog is returned by gang with apology note

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Dog 'saves woman from sex attacker' in Manchester
9 years, 3 months ago

Dog 'saves woman from sex attacker' in Manchester

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Dog 'kidnapped by homeless woman who dyed it black to hide theft'
9 years, 6 months ago

Dog 'kidnapped by homeless woman who dyed it black to hide theft'

Daily Mail  

He traveled to the center and retrieved the pooch, identifying her through a chip inserted underneath her skin A woman called Lucier saying that she saw someone 'washing the paint out of your dog' in a public restroom at Seattle Center A Seattle dog has been reunited with her family after she was apparently dognapped by homeless woman who dyed …

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