dog napper

Canine theft criminal

A dog napper is someone who steals dogs, whether for ransom, resale, or other purposes.

The term combines dog with napper, slang for a thief or kidnapper.

Also spelled dognapper: The dog napper demanded five hundred dollars for the return of the missing poodle.

crime

abductor

One who takes captives

pet theft · steal · larceny · felony · perpetrator · culprit · offender · criminal · unlawful · illegal

motive

ransom

Payment for captive's release

  • demandForceful request or requirement
  • extortionObtaining through threats
  • paymentFulfilling a financial obligation

resale · breeding · fighting · reward · profit · blackmail · threat · ultimatum · negotiation · release

victim

puppy

Juvenile canine

breeder · companion · pet · furry · kennel · leash · collar · microchip · shelter · missing

prevention

microchip

Miniature semiconductor processor

awareness · neighborhood watch · registration · tattoo · neutering · spaying · supervision · fencing · alarm · identification

emotional

fear

Emotional response to threat

  • anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
  • dreadIntense anticipatory fear
  • panicUncontrollable sudden fear

distress · anguish · trauma · heartbreak · desperation · grief · worry · sleepless · frantic · devastation

Opposites
role in dog theft

dog napperdog owner

One who keeps canines

rightful owner · victim

relationship to animals

dog napperanimal rescuer

One who saves creatures

pet sitter · dog walker

Family

dog, nap, dogs, dogged, doggedly, napped, napping, napper, nappers

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG