Dog thefts

Cooler running · 28 Mar 2021 at 23:50

Dog's are a valuable commodity during a pandemic. Everyone wants one now the finance industry has a stay at home order.

Don't even get me started on the ransom money.

TurtleTwo · 29 Mar 2021 at 00:13

Surveyor said:
You just watch while it happens?

Guaranteed you won't jump in to intervene if there is a group of them with knives/weapons.

Surveyor · 29 Mar 2021 at 00:20

TurtleTwo said:
Guaranteed you won't jump in to intervene if there is a group of them with knives/weapons.

What makes you think I was suggesting that's what he should do?

Delvis · 29 Mar 2021 at 00:23

adolf hamster said:
yeah it's more of a general guide, but they can still do some level of match up.

i'm mostly aiming my thoughts towards spending £X thousand on a specific pedigree breed.

I agree, it's ridiculous.

However the amount of people buying from randoms is ridiculous, you should only be buying from respectable and known breeders.

And don't get me started on Frenchies, may as well be denied your insurance with the amount of problem they'll probably have

Cooler running · 29 Mar 2021 at 00:27

Delvis said:
And don't get me started on Frenchies, may as well be denied your insurance with the amount of problem they'll probably have

Talked to a Pug owner the other day, apparently they go blind as they're so inbred they can't blink.

Delvis · 29 Mar 2021 at 00:32

Cooler running said:
Talked to a Pug owner the other day, apparently they go blind as they're so inbred they can't blink.

That, and they pretty much can't breathe.

Cooler running · 29 Mar 2021 at 00:43

Delvis said:
That, and they pretty much can't breathe.

If I was in charge I'd have those plus chihuahua's either banned or euthanized and replaced with dogs which have some semblance of respect for the rich heritage of Man's best friend.

TonyTurbo78 · 29 Mar 2021 at 01:35

el_dazza said:
There's been 4 attempted thefts around here lately. @TonyTurbo78 I don't know if you ever see the lady out with her dalmatian but she got approached last week by 2 guys and just ran for it. If they try touching my dog then I'll be doing time

Thanks mate, yep I heard. I speak to the owner of the Akita quite a lot, was his neighbour. Apparently silver car was waiting on Ullswater, one got out to distract her and the other got out with a pair of scissors to cut the lead I assume. We'd be sharing a cell mate, 100%.

2004typer · 29 Mar 2021 at 07:50

adolf hamster said:
i think it's just pedigrees for pets, maybe i'm biased but i can't see how a pedigree is going to be any better as a pet than a mongrel of approximately the right breed, indeed there are arguments that the health problems of many pedigree breeds make them worse as house pets.

but then i've never had a pet that wasn't from either the street or a shelter so maybe i don't understand.

I'd say you are right, as far as I am aware a cross bred dog is more likely to be healthy Vs a pedigree that can have many breed specific genetic issues.

Ayahuasca · 29 Mar 2021 at 08:00

Diddums said:
If someone nicked my dog, they'd best make sure I never, ever find them. I will burn their entire existence to the ground.

It’s a nice thought, unfortunately, you’re not doing anything if it’s a traveller family who nick it. You’re going to rock up to a site and 1v1 them all?

bainbridge · 29 Mar 2021 at 08:45

I'd better keep a close eye on my tropical fish! I had a kitty tetra go missing last week, I blamed the cockatoo apisto but now I'm not so sure..

Ree · 29 Mar 2021 at 08:48

Ayahuasca said:
It’s a nice thought, unfortunately, you’re not doing anything if it’s a traveller family who nick it. You’re going to rock up to a site and 1v1 them all?

that didn't work out well for gorgeous george.

wesimmo · 29 Mar 2021 at 10:46

Delvis said:
That, and they pretty much can't breathe.

I always remember doing genetics in GCSE biology, our teacher had a real bee in his bonnet about the way humans have selectively bred dogs to look 'desirable' while condemning them to a life of health problems.

Delvis · 29 Mar 2021 at 11:45

wesimmo said:
I always remember doing genetics in GCSE biology, our teacher had a real bee in his bonnet about the way humans have selectively bred dogs to look 'desirable' while condemning them to a life of health problems.

Couldn't agree more.

British Bull Terrier
Pugs
German Shepard
Dachshund was bred I think to get another vertebrae at one point? (Maybe?)

Anyway, that's a different topic

wesimmo · 29 Mar 2021 at 12:01

Delvis said:
Couldn't agree more.

British Bull Terrier
Pugs
German Shepard
Dachshund was bred I think to get another vertebrae at one point? (Maybe?)

Anyway, that's a different topic

Kind of linked though.

I'm pretty sure there will be a whole load of fantastic dogs still in rescue shelters that would make a fine canine companion for most people, but being 'mongrels' mean they aren't desired.

If people weren't prepared to pay £1,000s for unhealthy dogs while healthy dogs were available for free then the thefts would pretty much go away.

413x · 29 Mar 2021 at 12:21

If you think about it it's like walking round with a 3k item. If it's running around, that's like leaving your laptop on a park bench 3 tables away.

It's no surprise that those who know what they are looking for are cashing in.

Does seem to be a lot of the tradition 'type' doing this. It sucks police cant/don't do something about that 'type'

Give it a few months and this market will tank as people go back to work and that cute puppy is now tearing up the house as it wasn't properly trained and purchased on a whim.
Also rescues will be full.

Rescues don't help making it nigh on impossible to rehome

413x · 29 Mar 2021 at 12:22

Delvis said:
Couldn't agree more.

British Bull Terrier
Pugs
German Shepard
Dachshund was bred I think to get another vertebrae at one point? (Maybe?)

Anyway, that's a different topic

Disgusting breeds. My parents have a couple of bulldogs someone got rid of. The health problems are horrendous. Always at the vet

People who get these are not animal lovers.

Cyber-Mav · 29 Mar 2021 at 12:37

2004typer said:
. One of the parents at school has just bred their Dobermans, three pups sold at over 2k each, so the criminals are all over this.

Real criminals are the ones selling the dogs pups. Would you sell your kids? So you think its ok to sell a dogs kids?

2004typer · 29 Mar 2021 at 12:47

Cyber-Mav said:
Real criminals are the ones selling the dogs pups. Would you sell your kids? So you think its ok to sell a dogs kids?

Sorry don't get the context of the question - it was just an example of the ridiculous situation at the moment, in that dogs are being sold for absolutely ridiculous prices, hence making it very lucrative for some of the more unscrupulous persons involved.

Of course nobody would sell their kids - but with regard to dogs I can't see any other way that you would get one? Clearly I'd advocate any potential owner to make sure they obtain a dog from a reputable breeder, a shelter, or a genuine rehoming case.

Cyber-Mav · 29 Mar 2021 at 12:49

Dont dogs care their kids are getting sold on? Worthless animals if they dont care about their kids.