Pet-napping on the rise
According to the American Kennel Club (AKC) Companion Animal Recovery National Pet Theft Database, approximately 224 pets have been reported stolen so far in 2011 compared to 150 in the same seven-month period last year.
"We are getting reports almost daily of pets stolen during home invasions, out of parked cars while people are running errands and even snatched during walks in the park," says AKC spokesperson Lisa Peterson. "We've even seen a new trend of dogs being stolen from shelters and adoption events." Fortunately, many pets that are microchipped are recovered and returned to their owners.
Why do people steal pets? Some may take purebreds to resell them on the internet or at roadside sales, while others might hold them for ransom. Some steal them to keep as pets for themselves, or as a no-cost "gift" for a friend or family member. Wag'N Enterprises adds that stolen pets are also sometimes sold to research laboratories or pet stores, used as puppy mill breeders or as bait or fighters for dog-fighting rings. In rarer instances, they can be sold as meat to feed exotic pets or humans, or used for their fur. (Some say it is difficult to distinguish cat fur from rabbit or shepherd from fox!)
In the United States, there are two types of animal dealers, Class A and B. Class A dealers maintain breeding colonies, whereas Class B dealers obtain animals from "random sources." According to Wag'N Enterprises, a Class B dealer license costs just $50, and with an insufficient number of inspectors and weak enforcement of existing regulations, the USDA has not made a priority of ensuring the safety and health of Class B dealer animals. As a result, many animals in the custody of Class B dealers are mistreated and neglected. Random source animals can be stolen from people's backyards or while wandering around the neighborhood. Laboratories prefer to work with domestic pets because they are more trusting and friendly toward people.
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Contacting breed rescue groups can also be a safe alternative. Demand proper papers on your purebred puppy: Ask for the AKC litter registration number and contact AKC customer service at (919) 233-9767 to verify registration authenticity of your
It also helps to check sites like AKC.org, which provide general breed and life expectancy information. "Consider the breed, then estimate life expectancy times annual expenditures, and remember that older pets are more expensive," Bressant-Kibwe says.
There is a rescue for every breed (even the most rarest of breeds!) and many have puppies for adoption. Check out AKC.org for a breed rescue group in your area. Either way, though, you've taken to heart the instructions that every dog expert proclaims:
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