Dog Thefts
DOG THEFTS
A warning from the Vale web site. With Dog theft on the rise please see the safety advice below
- Do not leave your dog outside or in kennels if unsupervised.
- Always keep fences and gates secure.
- Keep information of markings on your dog and take an up to date photograph.
- If your dog has had puppies be mindful of advertising them on social media as criminals may see this.
- Do not leave your dog unattended outside a shop.
- Keep your dog as close to you as possible-when on a walk make sure they stay near and respond to your recall.
- Do your research before buying a dog/puppy. Do not make any quick decisions and report anything suspicious to the Police.
- Alternate the time you go and route you take when walking your dog. Criminals will notice patterns of behaviour.
- Try to walk your dogs in an area visible to others and when it is light.
- Use your surname and contact number on the dog’s collar rather than their name. Criminals could use the dogs name as a way of enticing them away from you.
- Walk your dog with members of your household so you are not alone.
- If your dog/puppy is kept outside, then invest in some preventative security measures such as CCTV or extra lightening.
- Please report any suspicious behaviour to 101 or 999 in an emergency.