It’s unbelievable that some people would be willing to steal your family pet by breaking into your house or yard. In essence, these lowlives are robbing you of a family member. Though it’s not a particularly pleasant subject to discuss, it does exist in Michigan.
Even if certain dogs are more vulnerable to theft than others, you should always take the required security measures to ensure that it never occurs.
Always make sure you have the necessary records to show that you are the dog’s owner, that your dog is microchipped, that its collar and ID tags are current, and that you have pet insurance.
Your small rough-and-tumble dog that you rescued is not very appealing to most dog thieves. Oh no, they’re aiming for those more expensive purebreds. those that they can quickly profit from by turning around and selling. Although it’s a repulsive habit, it happens far too often.
15 states have prohibitions against stealing dogs; did you know that Michigan is one of them? Theft of a dog carries fines ranging from $50 to $100 as well as jail time of 60 to 90 days. It seems a bit weak, to be honest.
What Dog Breeds Are Most Likely to be Stolen?
According to Canine Journal, these are the most commonly stolen dog breeds:
- Yorkshire Terrier
- Pomeranian
- Maltese
- Boston Terrier
- French Bulldog
- Chihuahua
- Labradoodle
- American Pit Bull Terrier
- German Shepherd
- Labrador Retriever
The sequence isn’t always accurate because it varies frequently, but the breeds essentially remain the same.