25/08/2024
At long last!! Dogs are our family and not to be compared to a phone or a laptop. Personally I think anyone that steals a dog should be given the maximum prison sentence of five years. The heartache and stress must be overwhelming and my heart goes out to all of those with dogs still missing.
Finally! The new Pet Abduction Act comes into force today meaning anyone found guilty of stealing a dog in England or Northern Ireland will face up to five years in prison, a fine, or both đ
As members of the family, we know that having your beloved pet stolen is an extremely stressful, heart-breaking experience. But until now having your pet stolen has been treated no differently to mobile phone or laptop theft.
Under the new law, dogs and cats are no longer seen as objects but as sentient beings who can experience emotional trauma when they are stolen from their owners đ
Read our information on preventing pet theft and what to do if the worst does happen and your dog is stolen đ https://bit.ly/4a2S0pC