Woman had dog stolen and 'smuggled over to the UK'

Thieves who steal pets could face minimum of 10 months' jail under new legislation being brought before the Dáil. There was a noticeable spike in pet theft during Covid, particularly dogs, after many people spent more money on expensive breeds during...

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12.40 15 Dec 2022

Woman had dog stolen and '...

Woman had dog stolen and 'smuggled over to the UK'

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12.40 15 Dec 2022

Thieves who steal pets could face minimum of 10 months' jail under new legislation being brought before the Dáil. There was a noticeable spike in pet theft during Covid, particularly dogs, after many people spent more money on expensive breeds during lockdown. Would you like to see stricter sentences for pet thieves?

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