IT'S A CRIME TO STEAL PETS

WARNING THE NEXT CAT TO BE STOLEN COULD BE YOURS

CATS are disappearing in vast numbers The evidence collected by Petwatch Australia proves that theft is the main cause more over the fact that certain breeds or colours vanish in considerable numbers from particular streets , suburbs, or country towns within a specific period of time indicates organised crime. Cats a being stolen for the European fur trade , the Asian food market. Stolen cats are quickly moved interstate and resold to unsuspecting buyers Also many are being held for ransom until the owner comes up with the money to pay the cat napper. 

WARNING  YOUR DOG COULD BE A TARGET FOR A PET THIEF

DOGS are stolen by breed for quite specific reasons and Petwatch Australia has identified the most vulnerable which are:German Sherpards , Rottweilers, Dobermans - for security work: Staffordshire bull terriers for dog fighting rings and breeding: Small dogs such as Australian terriers , Jack Russells , Maltese , Poodles and King Charles Spaniels are quickly sent overseas or interstate for re sale Labradors , Collies and Mongrels for research.Many are stolen from the streets outside shops , from parked cars and home yards.