dognappers
Steal beloved pets
Dognappers are people who steal dogs, whether for ransom, resale, or other purposes.
The term parallels kidnapper but applies to pets: The dognappers demanded five thousand dollars for the purebred's return.
Also spelled dog-nappers.
People who seize others
- thievesThose who commit larceny
- culpritsThose at fault
- perpetratorsThose who commit wrongs
- accomplicesPartners in crime
syndicate · ring · gang · traffickers · smugglers · fences · lookouts · getaway driver
Payment for captive's release
- theftUnlawful taking of property
- extortionObtaining through threats
- larcenyUnlawful taking of goods
- heistOrganized large-scale theft
stolen · abduction · demand · payout · reward · blackmail · negotiation · proof of life
Juvenile canine
- breedCultivated variety of animal
- collarNeck encirclement
- leashAnimal restraint cord
- kennelEnclosure for hounds
pedigree · microchip · purebred · paws · fur · companion · pet · loyal
Secretly cautious in movement
- surreptitiousDone secretly, avoiding detection
- lureThing that tempts
- snatchRapid forceful taking
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
casing · decoy · van · bait · opportunistic · grab · scope out · distraction
Formal examination of facts
- detectiveProfessional crime investigator
- police reportOfficial crime documentation
- search partyGroup seeking someone lost
- vigilanceState of keen awareness
security camera · tracking · alert · hotline · recovery · sting operation · arrest · prosecution
kidnappers
People who seize others
- thievesThose who commit larceny
- culpritsThose at fault
- perpetratorsThose who commit wrongs
accomplices · syndicate · ring · gang · traffickers · smugglers · fences · lookouts · getaway driver · mastermind
ransom
Payment for captive's release
heist · stolen · abduction · demand · payout · reward · blackmail · negotiation · proof of life · drop-off
puppy
Juvenile canine
kennel · pedigree · microchip · purebred · paws · fur · companion · pet · loyal · watchdog
stealthy
Secretly cautious in movement
- surreptitiousDone secretly, avoiding detection
- lureThing that tempts
- snatchRapid forceful taking
surveillance · casing · decoy · van · bait · opportunistic · grab · scope out · distraction · target
investigation
Formal examination of facts
- detectiveProfessional crime investigator
- police reportOfficial crime documentation
- search partyGroup seeking someone lost
vigilance · security camera · tracking · alert · hotline · recovery · sting operation · arrest · prosecution · sentencing
dognappersanimal rescuers
Those who save creatures
veterinarians · dog breeders · shelter workers · dog walkers
dognappersrightful owners