FOUR PREVENTION TIPS 1. Don’t let your dog off-leash. Keeping your dog close to you reduces the likelihood it will wander off and catch the attention of thieves. Recently, a woman carrying her Maltese as she exited a convenience store had it snatched out of her arms. 2. Don’t leave your dog unattended in your yard. Dogs left outdoors for long periods of time are targets, especially if your fenced-in yard is visible from the street. For example, a Bulldog in North Carolina was stolen out of his backyard by thieves who stretched the chain link fence to gain access to the dog. 3. Be cautious with information. If strangers approach you to admire your dog during walks, don’t answer questions about how much the dog cost or give details about where you live. In Oklahoma a family was approached in a park while playing with their adorable pit bull puppy, only to be followed home. The next morning a gunman broke into the house, tied up the family and stole the puppy. 4. Never leave your dog in an unattended car, even if it’s locked. Besides the obvious health risks this poses to the dog, it’s also an invitation for thieves, even if you are gone for only a moment. And remember, leaving expensive items in the car such as a GPS unit or laptop will only encourage break-ins. 5. Don’t tie your dog up outside a store. This popular practice among city-dwelling dog owners can be a recipe for disaster. If you need to go shopping, patronize only dog-friendly retailers or leave your dog at home. Read more: foxnews/opinion/2011/08/26/dog-thefts-are-way-up-can-protect-your-pet/#ixzz2bOWEZSMn
Posted on: Thu, 08 Aug 2013 13:08:48 +0000
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