Hold on to your pets, folks. According to the American Kennel Club, dog theft is up a staggering 32 percent this year – a fact that should give all beggin strips coupon users pause.
The numbers come from the AKC’s database, which catalogues media reports of stolen pets and reports of stolen pets to the AKC’s Companion Animal Recovery service. In the first half of this year, 224 pets were stolen across the United States, in comparison to just 150 in the same period last year. When compared to the 162 pets stolen in the year 2009, the numbers are even more shocking.
"Some are taken out of homes, some are taken out of cars, some are taken out of pet stores," said AKC spokeswoman Lisa Peterson. "I've even seen some taken out of a child's arms on a park bench."
Analysts say that the spike in pet abductions can be tied to the nation’s financial situation – stolen pets can be sold for cash, given as gifts, and even held for ransom.
To protect your pet from pet-nappers, the AKC recommends that people micro-chip their dogs. Also, you should beware people who are overly interested in or inquisitive about your dog. If anyone asks you how much your paid for your dog, this should raise a red flag. Finally, keep an eye on your pet when you’re out running errands and using Beggin Strips coupons to prevent opportunistic thieves from snagging your pet.
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