Silly tag? really? I suppose you think people just have a good laugh when they come out to find their pet gone and then just get on with their lives by going out any buying a new one. It's not like it's some big deal, right subby?

In my underworld dealings, I have known those who engage in repeated dognappings. I couldn't tell you why it is that they steal these dogs, but for whatever reason it's a booming sector of the underground economy.

To traffic in stolen dogs, you need a specialized network of contacts. I knew a guy who was a fence for stolen canines. He had clients all over the place, and he was THE guy you had to see if you were a dognapper and wanted to get paid.

He operated, rather unwisely, as it turns out, out of a restaurant on the outskirts of town. While it's true that few people would suspect an underground dog trafficking ring to be operating out of a nondescript diner in the middle of nowhere, his operation eventually came to the attention of the local health inspector. Random bits of fur getting in the food from time to time, unexplained barking, things like that.

Anyways, the health inspector came in after numerous violations to shut him down, found out everything about his operation, and now he's doing ten to twenty in federal prison.

But then, that's what you get when you sell hot dogs.

Cagey B: But then, that's what you get when you sell hot dogs.

-1

Wow a GIS for "Malloy" is definitely NSFW.

/Rule 37

based on the results in my household, dog napping has remained relatively constant...

LandOfChocolate: /Rule 37

Wait, what is rule 37

/34

Hummm,

Increase in dog thefts and increase in roadside tamale salesmen.

Anyone want to bet if there is a connection?

/You take the first bite

Cagey B: I knew a guy

You knew a guy?


Not interested.

So, if you don't blow the money on a microchip for your pet, you can't file a police report? What, no kick-back?

Cagey B: But then, that's what you get when you sell hot dogs.

YES!!1!

So we aren't supposed to leave them unattended in the backyard?

Sure this wasn't written by a doggie daycare owner?

AgnosticAngles: Hummm,

Increase in dog thefts and increase in roadside tamale salesmen.

Anyone want to bet if there is a connection?

/You take the first bite

Not a tamale, but...

Dognapping is a myth. Dogs can't kidnap people, movies such as The Longest Yard (the original, not the bad remake with the friends guy David Schwimmer) notwithstanding.

Dog napping? Happens all the time at my house...

8.5 tailed fox: Dognapping is a myth. Dogs can't kidnap people, movies such as The Longest Yard (the original, not the bad remake with the friends guy David Schwimmer) notwithstanding.

I think that was Chris Rock, not David Schwimmer. But hey, they all look alike, amirite?

LandOfChocolate: Wait, what is rule 37

At the reception, one hard drink or two beers max. A drunk crasher is a sloppy crasher.

Unfortunately this is what happens when you have designer breeds of dogs that sell for upwards of $1000 or more. Unscrupulous people look at them and all they can see is dollar signs if they can find a sucker. It's not really the fault of the owner - but it's kind of like someone who owns a Porsche being surprised when someone steals it to sell to a chop shop.

I think it's insane what some people charge for puppies they sell in my paper. I've had someone place an ad for a $1000 AKC registered whatever-the-hell-breed-it-was... I know that there are some costs incurred by people who breed these dogs. But let's be honest - compare a $850 Malta-Poo to a rescued scruffy little puppy you pay $100 for at the shelter (which might include shots and maybe even 'fixing' them) I guarantee they're both gonna be loveable pets...

Silly, Subby? Say that when some asshat steals the Teacup Poodle you just bought for a $1000.

Devil's Playground: Snargi: Silly, Subby? Say that when some asshat steals the Teacup Poodle you just bought for a $1000.

For a $1000?

if you paid $1000 for a piece of shiat dog like that you deserve to get it stolen along with a punch in the face from the person before he takes it.

That's the advantage of owning a big, stupid mutt instead of some overpriced and deeply inbred pure breed.

Canine trifecta in play?

Shelters kill perfectly nice wonderful dogs basically every day because they can't find homes for them, but instead of going and rescuing one of those, you're going to steal someone else's? Even as crimes go, that's low.

Devil's Playground: Snargi: Silly, Subby? Say that when some asshat steals the Teacup Poodle you just bought for a $1000.

For a $1000?

My poodle cost more than your poodle.

/It must good to be rich

Article no bb friendly. But I'd bet its mostly pit bull breeds in "urban" areas.

//not impressed.

zabadu: Dog napping? Happens all the time at my house...

Apparently, jokenapping is on the rise.

Dogs have been stolen in our vicinity to become "bait" for training pit bulls for fighting...happens all the time

Keep you dogs in a secure area & be wary of suspicious vehicles

BTW, anyone I catch trying to steal my dogs will get 20+ rounds of hot 7.62 coming their way

/love my dogs & my SA M1A

Wanted for questioning

As the guardian of a $1000 dog, I think some folks miss the point. My baby is priceless... regardless of the initial outlay. Whether you paid nothing or $1000 for your dog, I would hope that all doggy parents feel that way. I can't imagine leaving my baby in a position to be stolen, and I can't imagine other folks doing it either. If you leave your dog by itself in a public place, you probably deserve whatever you get. Unfortunately, when you consider the kind of person who would steal a dog, it probably won't end up in a better situation.

Another odd thing about this is - my dog is worth $1000, or more now that he's grown... but he's worth nothing without his papers. So unless you're gonna break into the bank too...

DoughyGuy: Unfortunately this is what happens when you have designer breeds of dogs that sell for upwards of $1000 or more. Unscrupulous people look at them and all they can see is dollar signs if they can find a sucker. It's not really the fault of the owner - but it's kind of like someone who owns a Porsche being surprised when someone steals it to sell to a chop shop.

I think it's insane what some people charge for puppies they sell in my paper. I've had someone place an ad for a $1000 AKC registered whatever-the-hell-breed-it-was... I know that there are some costs incurred by people who breed these dogs. But let's be honest - compare a $850 Malta-Poo to a rescued scruffy little puppy you pay $100 for at the shelter (which might include shots and maybe even 'fixing' them) I guarantee they're both gonna be loveable pets...

People who insist on pure-breed designer dogs have only themselves to blame. Mutts are far more enjoyable as family pets. rescue is the way to go. It's a win-win. The dog is most likely better behaved, will live longer, and you'll feel good about saving a life.

Just can't understand anyone paying more than $100 for a pet.

DoughyGuy: Unfortunately this is what happens when you have designer breeds of dogs that sell for upwards of $1000 or more. Unscrupulous people look at them and all they can see is dollar signs if they can find a sucker. It's not really the fault of the owner - but it's kind of like someone who owns a Porsche being surprised when someone steals it to sell to a chop shop.

I think it's insane what some people charge for puppies they sell in my paper. I've had someone place an ad for a $1000 AKC registered whatever-the-hell-breed-it-was... I know that there are some costs incurred by people who breed these dogs. But let's be honest - compare a $850 Malta-Poo to a rescued scruffy little puppy you pay $100 for at the shelter (which might include shots and maybe even 'fixing' them) I guarantee they're both gonna be loveable pets...

But, but everyone will laugh at me when I walk the rescued scruffy down Collins Ave in Miami!

/Thinks rescued dogs are awesome
//Roommate has one and my parents have 2

monoski: Wanted for questioning

Weak. If Vick only dognapped, he would barely have had a problem.

/Eagles die-hard fan
//hates vick with the fire of a thousand suns

theknuckler_33: DoughyGuy: Unfortunately this is what happens when you have designer breeds of dogs that sell for upwards of $1000 or more. Unscrupulous people look at them and all they can see is dollar signs if they can find a sucker. It's not really the fault of the owner - but it's kind of like someone who owns a Porsche being surprised when someone steals it to sell to a chop shop.

I think it's insane what some people charge for puppies they sell in my paper. I've had someone place an ad for a $1000 AKC registered whatever-the-hell-breed-it-was... I know that there are some costs incurred by people who breed these dogs. But let's be honest - compare a $850 Malta-Poo to a rescued scruffy little puppy you pay $100 for at the shelter (which might include shots and maybe even 'fixing' them) I guarantee they're both gonna be loveable pets...

People who insist on pure-breed designer dogs have only themselves to blame. Mutts are far more enjoyable as family pets. rescue is the way to go. It's a win-win. The dog is most likely better behaved, will live longer, and you'll feel good about saving a life.

Just can't understand anyone paying more than $100 for a pet.

^
THIS

I can't see why people pay for purebreeds when shelters are full.

PenguinTheRed: That's the advantage of owning a big, stupid mutt instead of some overpriced and deeply inbred pure breed.

My wienermaraner would come over there and bite you for that but she's too busy itching some weird flaky skin condition that the vet can't identify.

/so ya, you win
//she's really smart though

GoodOmens: /Thinks rescued dogs are awesome
//Roommate has one and my parents have 2

+eleventymillion

theknuckler_33: monoski: Wanted for questioning

Weak. If Vick only dognapped, he would barely have had a problem.

/Eagles die-hard fan
//hates vick with the fire of a thousand suns

I am right there with ya, Eagles fan not a Vick fan.

I used to be a cat burglar...

I had a Swiss bank account with over three thousand cats in it.

zabadu: ^
THIS

I can't see why people pay for purebreeds when shelters are full.

If more people went to a shelter, there'd be less animals there. My two dogs are both rescue (humane society for Coal, ASPCA for Bella). Coal is 8. Bella is 5 months (b-day present for my daughter). I don't think I'm better than anyone else, but I love my dogs and I love how I got them (and what I paid for them). That is all.

jasmine2501: Another odd thing about this is - my dog is worth $1000, or more now that he's grown... but he's worth nothing without his papers. So unless you're gonna break into the bank too...

Well... You kind of have a point there.

But, look at it this way. How easy is it for someone to get a hold of fake ID's or passports, etc.? Now, would you think that it's easier or harder to get fake AKC papers? If you have the right connections, I'm betting it's not hard at all. Then again, I don't know much about the whole 'papering' process, so I could just be speculating out of my ass...

/"Asculating"?
//Sounds like an outdated word for climbing a ladder...

monoski: I am right there with ya, Eagles fan not a Vick fan.

*fist bump*

It depends on what you need in a pet. Many people fail miserably with shelter dogs, which often have special needs, and that's tragic for both the dog and the person. While rescuing a shelter dog is an admirable thing, if it doesn't meet your needs, and you don't meet the needs of the dog, it's not going to work out well.

There is a reason for each of the various breeds of dog. If you need a hunting dog, there's a dog for that. If you need a herding dog, there's a dog for that. While I have had a mutt who performed well at herding, it's risky - while with the pure bred border collie, you have a guarantee - in many cases, in writing. When I got my dog, I got a guarantee from the breeder that he would be healthy and have no genetic diseases, in writing. I also have my end of the contract to fulfill as well.

Point being, it is a myth that pure bred dogs are a waste of time and money and are always inbred to the point of being worthless. This is often true in the case of puppy mills, but responsible breeders don't inbreed, and they don't over-charge.

I felt pretty good about owning a mutt until I read a few comments back about people stealing dogs for pitt bull training. Is that true? :O

mrexcess: Shelters kill perfectly nice wonderful dogs basically every day because they can't find homes for them, but instead of going and rescuing one of those, you're going to steal someone else's? Even as crimes go, that's low.

Speaking of low crimes...
My boyfriend's grandparents' house was robbed last Friday. The thieves took a big screen TV, a couch, sheets off the bed, candles - and yes, a big silvery cross inscribed with that "God so loved the world..." deal on it.

In other news, as much as I would never pay hundreds of dollars for a pure bred dog, I'd say the whole labradoodle-style crossbreeds are even worse. They're advertised in the paper for like $500.

jasmine2501: It depends on what you need in a pet. Many people fail miserably with shelter dogs, which often have special needs, and that's tragic for both the dog and the person. While rescuing a shelter dog is an admirable thing, if it doesn't meet your needs, and you don't meet the needs of the dog, it's not going to work out well.

There is a reason for each of the various breeds of dog. If you need a hunting dog, there's a dog for that. If you need a herding dog, there's a dog for that. While I have had a mutt who performed well at herding, it's risky - while with the pure bred border collie, you have a guarantee - in many cases, in writing. When I got my dog, I got a guarantee from the breeder that he would be healthy and have no genetic diseases, in writing. I also have my end of the contract to fulfill as well.

Point being, it is a myth that pure bred dogs are a waste of time and money and are always inbred to the point of being worthless. This is often true in the case of puppy mills, but responsible breeders don't inbreed, and they don't over-charge.

The point is that the need for pure breeds if extremely small compared to the number of pure breed dogs. They are mainly 'needed' as status symbols for insecure owners who have no interest in training and caring for the dogs in the way that they require. I always think of the scene in Seven when Brad Pitt comes home with his partner and plays with his two dogs... weimaraners if I'm not mistaken. Dogs like that in a high rise apartment complex is wrong. If you need herding dogs, thats fine. Most people don't. Most people buying pure breed dogs don't. They pay thousands of dollars for a status symbol. Paris hilton with a dog in a bag makes me want to puke.