🐶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.

🔗 theconversation.com/dog-thefts-w...

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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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#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

#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.

Dog Stolen in Broad Daylight at South Yarra Shopping Centre

#DogTheft #Melbourne #SouthYarra #HelpNeeded #AusNews

https://thedailyperspective.org/article/2026-03-10-dog-stolen-in-broad-daylight-at-south-yarra-shopping-centre-d3cc3edf

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

 <a href="http://www.change.org/p/scottish-government-stronger-penalties-for-dog-theft" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">http://www.change.org/p/scottish-government-stronger-penalties-for-dog-theft

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.
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Sheffield will be bathed in blue, in tribute to teenager Ethan Slater. Here are your breakfast headlines from the ITV Calendar team.

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