dognappings
Canine theft crimes
Dognappings are instances of stealing someone's dog, whether for ransom, resale, or breeding.
The crime has increased as certain breeds have become valuable: Dognappings of French bulldogs have spiked in recent years.
The word parallels kidnapping, with dog replacing kid.
Unlawful seizure of person
- theftUnlawful taking of property
- larcenyUnlawful taking of goods
- felonySerious criminal offense
- perpetratorOne who commits wrongdoing
culprit · arrest · prosecution · conviction · incarceration · lawbreaking · wrongdoing · unlawful
Act of seeking
- flyersPrinted promotional handouts
- postersPrinted wall advertisements
- social mediaOnline content-sharing platforms
- rewardPayment for service
sightings · tips · reunited · found · returned · shelter · rescue · identification
Forceful request or requirement
- paymentFulfilling a financial obligation
- extortionObtaining through threats
- blackmailCoercion through damaging threats
- negotiationDiscussion seeking mutual accord
hostage · ultimatum · payoff · release · recovery · rescue · reunion · contact
Crushing emotional pain
- desperationUtter loss of hope
- anguishIntense mental suffering
- distressSevere anxiety or suffering
- worryTroubled mental state
panic · anxiety · terror · dread · trauma · grief · helplessness · devastation
Animals of documented lineage
- puppiesYoung dogs
- breedsCultivated animal varieties
- pedigreeRecord of descent
- valuableWorth considerable money
designer dogs · small dogs · friendly · trusting · yard · parked car · tied up · unattended
Miniature electronic processors
- collarsGarment neck portions
- GPS trackersSatellite-based position monitors
- leashesPet walking restraints
- supervisionOverseeing people or processes
fencing · security cameras · vigilance · registration · identification · tattooing · awareness · neighborhood watch
abduction
Unlawful seizure of person
perpetrator · culprit · arrest · prosecution · conviction · incarceration · lawbreaking · wrongdoing · unlawful · illicit
search
Act of seeking
- flyersPrinted promotional handouts
- postersPrinted wall advertisements
- social mediaOnline content-sharing platforms
reward · sightings · tips · reunited · found · returned · shelter · rescue · identification · happy ending
demand
Forceful request or requirement
- paymentFulfilling a financial obligation
- extortionObtaining through threats
- blackmailCoercion through damaging threats
negotiation · hostage · ultimatum · payoff · release · recovery · rescue · reunion · contact · anonymous
heartbreak
Crushing emotional pain
- desperationUtter loss of hope
- anguishIntense mental suffering
- distressSevere anxiety or suffering
worry · panic · anxiety · terror · dread · trauma · grief · helplessness · devastation · frantic
purebreds
Animals of documented lineage
valuable · designer dogs · small dogs · friendly · trusting · yard · parked car · tied up · unattended · show dogs
microchips
Miniature electronic processors
- collarsGarment neck portions
- GPS trackersSatellite-based position monitors
- leashesPet walking restraints
supervision · fencing · security cameras · vigilance · registration · identification · tattooing · awareness · neighborhood watch · safeguarding