dognapping
Stealing someone's pet
Dognapping is the theft of a dog, formed on the model of kidnapping.
The crime has increased with the rising value of certain breeds: The French bulldog was recovered three days after the dognapping.
Dognapper is the agent noun.
Unlawful seizure of person
- felonySerious criminal offense
- theftUnlawful taking of property
- larcenyUnlawful taking of goods
- offenseViolation or umbrage
unlawful · illicit · prosecution · arrest · conviction · law enforcement · criminal code · penalty
Crushing emotional pain
- missingNot present, whereabouts unknown
- lostUnable to navigate
- searchAct of seeking
- flyerPrinted advertisement sheet
reward · social media · sighting · reunion · microchip · identification · collar · tag
Forceful request or requirement
- paymentFulfilling a financial obligation
- negotiationDiscussion seeking mutual accord
- releaseTo let go
- threatIndication of potential harm
ultimatum · hostage · extortion · blackmail · coercion · intimidation · payoff · recovery
Miniature semiconductor processor
- leashAnimal restraint cord
- collarNeck encirclement
- tagIdentifier or classifier
- supervisionOverseeing people or processes
awareness · vigilance · registration · spay · neuter · adoption records · background check
Troubled mental state
- fearEmotional response to threat
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- panicUncontrollable sudden fear
- dreadIntense anticipatory fear
distress · heartbreak · devastation · helplessness · desperation · anguish · hope · relief
abduction
Unlawful seizure of person
offense · unlawful · illicit · prosecution · arrest · conviction · law enforcement · criminal code · penalty · justice system
heartbreak
Crushing emotional pain
flyer · reward · social media · sighting · reunion · microchip · identification · collar · tag · registry
demand
Forceful request or requirement
- paymentFulfilling a financial obligation
- negotiationDiscussion seeking mutual accord
- releaseTo let go
threat · ultimatum · hostage · extortion · blackmail · coercion · intimidation · payoff · recovery · exchange
microchip
Miniature semiconductor processor
supervision · awareness · vigilance · registration · spay · neuter · adoption records · background check
worry
Troubled mental state
- fearEmotional response to threat
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- panicUncontrollable sudden fear
dread · distress · heartbreak · devastation · helplessness · desperation · anguish · hope · relief · trauma
dognappingdog rescue
Organization rehoming strays
animal rescue · pet fostering · sheltering · animal welfare · pet care