14/07/2020
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An Garda Síochána have advised to be vigilant and keep your eyes on your pets.
Dogs are now fetching over €1000 for any dog, so this has become a lucrative business, do not leave your dog alone in your gardens.
All across Ireland, there is a new nationwide trend for pet dogs to be stolen, for one of the following reasons:
• To be sold on (especially pedigree dogs)
• To be used for dog fighting as bait (any dog)
• To be bred to produce puppies for sale
• To be used for "lamping", hunting or poaching.
Dogs are being stolen by a range of different individuals involved in organised criminal gangs on the move around the country.
Gardaí are appealing to the public to take extra crime prevention measures when it comes to caring for your pet, particularly high-value breeds of dogs.
If a dog is stolen, it’s important to act quickly:
- Immediately report the theft to Gardaí.
- Report the loss to your local authority, your vet and your dog’s microchip company.
- Spread the word on social media – post clear photos and detailed descriptions both on your profile and any other groups and pages you are connected with and encourage people to share quickly.
- Create posters and flyers, distribute these around your local community. Check your insurance policy, it might be able to cover some of these costs.
- Report the theft on as many missing animal websites as you can and keep an eye out on social media and selling pages.
In the instance where a lost animal is found, ensure the rightful owner is being contact before returning them.
For more information on how to keep your dog safe: https://www.garda.ie/!6MPWQ3
Garda Síochána - Cork, Kerry & Limerick - Southern Region