And the criminal world has taken notice. When Will Bevan discovered that his collie’s five new puppies had been stolen, he says it felt “like being punched in the stomach”. “If you get caught selling or stealing a stolen dog, you are looking at a fine of about £250 (RM1,415), ” he says. She advises dog owners not to post photos of their new puppies on social media to avoid attracting thieves’ attention. And there is some reason for hope: after all, some 200 stolen dogs were reunited with their owners last year, according to Doglost.

Source: The Star March 15, 2021 07:52 UTC