Increase In Incidence Of Dog-Napping
Pet owners are being advised to shop around for the right cover in case the worse should happen and their precious animal is stolen, claims a price comparison site.
The latest figures show the number of cases of dog-napping increased 141 per cent last year, causing heartache for pet owners.
Research by the Missing Pets Bureau revealed it is not only pedigree dogs that are being swiped up and down the country, but there has also been an increase in the number of cross-breeds stolen.
Prices, often varying for different breeds, can range from £137 a year with E&L covering a loss up to £1,500 to £302.32 a year with Pet Pals covering just £600 worth of loss, according to figures by comparison site moneysupermarket.com.
"There are some simple steps you can take to reduce the risk of pet theft, such as fitting your dog with an ID chip and collar, or making sure your garden is fully secured to prevent opportunists getting in or your dog getting out," said Richard Mason from moneysupermarket.com.
"All dogs, whether pedigree or mongrel, are valuable to their owners, so you need to make sure you have the correct pet insurance to protect against a whole range of circumstances, and at the best possible price."
