Dognapping On the Rise - Protect Your Pet

Pet theft is on the rise. The American Kennel Club, which has been tracking pet thefts since 2007, reported a 32% increase in dog thefts last year.

While some animals are snatched from their yards or during home invasions, opportunistic thieves most commonly steal dogs left in cars or tied up outside stores. In the ASPCA’s hometown of New York City, dognappings skyrocket every summer as pet parents take advantage of nice weather to combine dog-walking with errand-running.

Protect Your Pet

Avoid becoming a victim of this heartbreaking crime!

When running errands around town, visit pet-friendly establishments or please leave your dog at home.

Keep a close eye on your pet in designated off-leash areas, where he could become a target for criminals looking to make a quick buck. (Pet thieves often try to resell—or even hold for ransom—stolen dogs.)

Avoid leaving your pet unattended in the front yard, especially if your lawn is exposed or accessible.

The same rules apply for leaving your pet tied up outside a store. In addition to being vulnerable to theft and teasing, your dog might escape or get injured.

Microchip your pet! Microchipping can often mean the difference between temporary and permanent separation from your furry loved one.

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URGENT! Missing Dog From Riverdale, Maryland – Please Share!

From the owner:

MISSING**** Riverdale Missing since June 22
Male

Hi everyone , the past June 22 on a wenedsday my dog escaped when I opened the door to take out the trash it was around 7:30 am My address is 6305 Patterson st Riverdale md 20737 my dogs name is oso he's white curly haired and his tail is is very short like a snow cone , As you can imagine I'm very sad and he's extremely missed there's not one day I don't go out and still look for him after 48 days of him being lost, there not one moment I can't stop the tears coming from my face and I still have my faith and hope that one day I will have him return home please that's why I'm on here I hope that some one will help me find him if you have seen him pleas contact me ASAP at 2407012433.or 2402804485 

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Washington, DC - Missing Dog's Owner Threatened With $750,000 Fine for Posting Missing Dog Posters

A D.C. dog owner did what anyone with a missing pet would do. He posted flyers -- but then, he says, police threatened him with a $750,000 fine.

Roger Horowitz was out Friday, ripping down flyers he posted about his missing dog, Ollie -- not because the dog has been found, but because he's afraid of being hit with the huge fine.

Horowitz and his wife, Annemarie, had recently adopted Ollie, a rescue dog that had been shot in Georgia.

"He'd been abused by his previous owner and actually shot with a shotgun," Horowitz said. "So he has about 23 pellets still in his back."

On March 30, Horowitz was walking Ollie near Georgia Avenue and Euclid Street NW when the dog broke loose.

"A car just backfired, and he suddenly just bolted and managed to get away with the leash," he said.

He filed a missing dog report, and said he was initially encouraged by police to post flyers. Volunteers helped put out thousands of them -- but then a phone call changed everything

The couple said they got a call from a D.C. officer, saying the signs had to come down or they'd face a hefty fine

"So he told me that regardless if we put up the flyers, or if other people put them up, we had made the original flyer that had my phone number, and that we could get fined up to 750,000," Horowitz said.

News4 asked D.C. police about the sign rules and fines. Authorities said sent a list of regulations about posting flyers. The rules say that violations can result in a $300 fine. It's unclear if that's per sign.

The Horowitzes say they'd like to see the law change to help people looking for missing pets and loved ones. "It's kind of this big unknown, of what can we do next?" said Annemarie Horowit. "What should we do to find our dog?"

They hope their social media campaign, #FindOllie, will help them do just that.

You may be interested in reading: REWARD! Washington, DC - Missing Dog in the Howard University Area, 811 Euclid Street, NW - Have You Seen This Dog?

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REWARD! Washington, DC - Missing Dog in the Howard University Area, 811 Euclid Street, NW - Have You Seen This Dog?

Ollie was recently adopted from the Washington Animal Rescue League. He is missing.

On March 30th he was being walked, and pulled loose, and ran off. This happened around 2:00 p.m. in the area near Howard University on Georgia Avenue (811 Euclid Street, NW).

Ollie is 40 pounds, and is wearing a pick collar that says 'WARL' and a light blue harness with a grey leash attached.

He will likely have his tail between his legs because he is scared. 

DO NOT CHASE! Just note the location and call Roger at 914-844-7692 or AnneMarie at 801-971-2836. Reward offered.

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$10,000 Reward for Missing Yorkie, Last Seen at 3399 Jasmine Vine Ct. (Summerlin) in Las Vegas, NV - Missing Since, January 27, 2015

Tiner, a female 5-year-old, 4lb Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie) went missing from the home of her dog sitter and may have been stolen.

She is spayed, has a microchip and was last seen on January 27, 2015, at 3399 Jasmine Vine Ct. (Summerlin) in Las Vegas, NV.

She has an AKC Reunite chip

As you can imagine, her pet parent is utterly heartbroken. If you have seen this dog or know where she is, please call (702) 381-3215 or email FindTiner@gmail.com.

There is a $10,000 reward for her safe return.

On facebook, please like and share her page, FIND TINER - Los Vegas

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Controversy Over "Lost Dog" Super Bowl Spot

It appears not everyone is happy with Budweiser’s “Lost Dog” Super Bowl commercial. The Center for Biological Diversity has started a petition urging Anheuser-Busch CEO Thomas W. Santel to pull the spot because it’s “demonizing an endangered species” — namely, the wolf.

In the commercial, a Labrador makes a perilous journey to his home — a farm that was featured in “Puppy Love” and “Brotherhood” Budweiser Super Bowl spots. But when the puppy gets close to home, a wolf blocks his path. Fortunately, the dog is saved by the farm’s Clydesdales, who force the predator to flee.

To read more on this story, click here: Controversy Over "Lost Dog" Super Bowl Spot
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Washington, DC Area - This Rottweiler Mix Has Been Lost For Over a Year - Family is Devastated: Generous Reward for His Return - Have You Seen This Dog?

Havoc, a 5-year-old Rottweiler Mix has been missing since November 9, 2013. He was lost in the area of the Decarlia Reservoir at the boarder of NW Washington, DC and Bethesda, Maryland.

From His Family:

Havoc is a beloved member of the family, and we are devastated. It has been many tears and sleepless nights since our wonderful boy disappeared.  Havoc has been roaming Northwest, Washington, DC, since early November, 2013, as confirmed by k9 scent tracking teams. He is routinely seen, but to get him home, he must be kept in sight until Janet can arrive on the scene. It only takes a minute for Havoc to run off and disappear again. A generous award is being offered for his safe return.

Havoc is a 5-year-old neutered, mixed breed male. He is mostly black with tan-colored paws, muzzle and spots over his eyes. He weighs about 50 pounds and does have a microchip.

He is normally friendly, but after so long on his own, he's grown extremely frightened. He will run away if approached.

If you see him, please call Janet at (248) 755-7594, and follow him to track what direction he is moving in.

If you have a sighting of Havoc or would like to help in the search, please call Janet Mihalyfi (248) 755-7594 (Email: JanetMihalyfi@gmail.com)

Please visit our facebook page: Bring Havoc Home, for updates on Havoc

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If You Have Lost A Dog, Follow These Steps

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Five Things To Do If You Have Lost Your Dog

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