Police Investigate String of Dognappings

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Posted: 10:53 PM Sep 3, 2008
Last Updated: 12:48 AM Sep 4, 2008
Reporter: Janet Kim
Email Address: janet.kim@wkyt.com

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A string of dog disappearances in two counties, now police say the pets may have been taken by a dog-napping ring.

Last week, residents from Garrard County were reporting a spike in dog thefts. Now its neigboring Lincoln County is also reporting a string of dog thefts.

Lincoln County's dog warden says smaller dogs are being targeted. He believes they are being sold.

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Posted by: Susan Location: Woodford County on Sep 5, 2008 at 11:04 AM
I am a big proponent of microchipping. It would make it easier for everyone (ie: pet owners, law enforcement agencies, vets, etc.) to get pets back to their owners. AND- if you had a sign posted stating your pet is microchipped for identification purposes, perhaps the theives would mosey on down the road!

Posted by: Chris Location: Lincoln County on Sep 4, 2008 at 05:31 PM
These people are messing with the wrong counties. Around here people's dogs are family. I'll wager first homeowner that catches them in the act and bam. No more dog thieves.

Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 4, 2008 at 12:49 PM
Times are hard, people gotta eat.

Posted by: pat Location: danville on Sep 4, 2008 at 12:44 PM
THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED, IT HAPPENED BACK IN 1998-99, I THEN LIVED IN STANFORD, AND NONE OF THE ANIMALS WERE EVER FOUND AGAIN. SO SAAADDDDDDDDDDD

Posted by: Queeta Location: LEX TOWN on Sep 4, 2008 at 10:41 AM
REDNECKS TRYING TO MAKE A DOLLAR!!! HAHAHA

Posted by: Anonymous Location: London, KY on Sep 4, 2008 at 08:49 AM
This is why you should never buy from someone you don't know. Go to a breeder, not online or something. The internet has made it way too easy to sell what isn't yours, and now animals are paying the price. Around Laurel Co., its getting pretty bad, too. Just like risking your life to steal copper: thieves will go where the money is. I think its funny, though, that they're stealing LITTLE dogs. Guess they don't have the nerve to go up against a Rottie!!

Posted by: Big 'C" Location: Breathitt Co. on Sep 4, 2008 at 08:27 AM
Anything that bounces when it barks should not be considered a dog!

Posted by: Pat Location: Winchester on Sep 4, 2008 at 06:10 AM
Have the police look at Mt Sterling and Lucasville,Ohio flea markets/Swap meets when they open. There's always 100's of small dogs for sale!!! And, dogs ALWAYS start disappearing around this time of year, my own did 3 years ago!

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Richmond on Sep 3, 2008 at 11:14 PM
Would help to know which small breeds in order for people to know which ones are being targeted so they CAN protect their pets.

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