00:01Dog owners are being warned to stay vigilant after new figures suggested an
00:05average of four dogs were stolen every day across the UK last year.
00:09Analysis of police data found breeds, including French Bulldogs, Dachshunds and Staffordshire Bull
00:15Terriers remain among the most targeted by thieves. Researchers say reported thefts fell
00:21compared with the previous year, following increased awareness and new laws making pet
00:26abduction a specific criminal offence in England and Northern Ireland. Even so, most stolen dogs
00:32are never reunited with their owners. Campaigners say the emotional impact on families can be
00:37devastating, with many owners changing routines to protect their pets from harm.
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