On average 70 percent of stolen pets were stolen from their owner's property and about half of those from inside their own home. and very sadly the situation has failed to improve over the years.

This will also be more prevalent immediately after the Christmas period, as family members will have been given or have bought a puppy as a present.

There is no greater message of importance, than to educate new and existing owners regarding the security of their pets, gardens and homes, so please link, tweet and post this information on every possible social media platform that you belong to. Thank you.

http://dogsmonthly.co.uk/2016/12/15/dog-theft-rise-fourth-year-row