dog napping

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Dog napping is stealing someone's pet dog, often for ransom or resale.

The crime has increased as certain breeds have become more valuable: Dog napping rings target French bulldogs and other designer breeds.

Sometimes spelled as one word: dognapping.

Not to be confused with a dog taking a nap.

Related

criminal · reward · trafficking · black market · kidnapping · illegal · animal cruelty · ransom demand · purebred · designer breed · fur baby · crime · pet · pet ownership · ransom · larceny · security camera · emotional distress

Opposites
canine activity state

dog nappingdog walking

Exercising canines on leash

zoomies · dog barking

pet-related crimes (dognapping sense)

dog nappingdog rescue

Organization rehoming strays

dog adoption

Family

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

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG