dognapper
Steals pet canines
A dognapper is someone who steals dogs, typically for ransom, resale, or to sell to research laboratories.
The term combines dog with kidnapper, treating the theft of a pet with the gravity usually reserved for abducting people: The dognapper demanded five hundred dollars for the poodle's return.
Domesticated household companion
- puppyJuvenile canine
- poochInformal term for canine
- canineOf or like dogs
- purebredOf single breed ancestry
pedigree · mutt · retriever · breeder · owner · microchip · collar · leash
Payment for captive's release
- extortionObtaining through threats
- theftUnlawful taking of property
- felonySerious criminal offense
- larcenyUnlawful taking of goods
prosecution · conviction · incarceration · sentence · penalty · guilty · unlawful · illicit
Rapid forceful taking
surveillance · target · bait · decoy · van · disguise · distraction · covert
One who takes captives
- thiefOne who steals
- criminalPerson who breaks laws
- culpritPerson found guilty
- snatcherOne who seizes quickly
prowler · suspect · offender · accomplice · ringleader · mastermind · captor · crook
pet
Domesticated household companion
purebred · pedigree · mutt · retriever · breeder · owner · microchip · collar · leash · kennel
ransom
Payment for captive's release
larceny · prosecution · conviction · incarceration · sentence · penalty · guilty · unlawful · illicit · justice
snatch
Rapid forceful taking
stalk · surveillance · target · bait · decoy · van · disguise · distraction · covert · opportunistic
abductor
One who takes captives
snatcher · prowler · suspect · offender · accomplice · ringleader · mastermind · captor · crook · villain
fear
Emotional response to threat
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- panicUncontrollable sudden fear
- dreadIntense anticipatory fear
worry · distress · anguish · heartbreak · desperation · trauma · relief · suspicion · vigilance · paranoia