This is from the Dogs in Rescue
list (cross posted with permission......please do likewise)................please take note!!!

> I have just received a call from the White GSD & Longhaired Society in Oxford,
> reporting the theft of two dogs.
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> Apparently there have been many instances over the past month of dogs having been
> stolen by the same people, using the same approach and method.
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> A well-spoken gentleman (Irish accent) phones to make enquiries about availability of
> pups, supposedly with a view to buying one for a friend. in the last instance, the caller
> gave his name as Kevin, and gave a mobile number.
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> Within days two smartly dressed gentlemen turn up in a new white van (Police suspect
> this vehicle to have been a hire van) ~ they then boldly, even in view of the owners,
> proceed to select and take away the dogs of their choice, be it from the garden or
> kennel!!!.
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> The lady that called me had two dogs removed as she watched, feeling unable to tackle
> these people; she called the Police as her dogs were being loaded.
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> Most reported thefts have been from owners/breeders living close to motorways, such
> places as Oxford, Northampton, Bedfordshire, and the most recent threat, down here in
> the Watford area.
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> Jim Hayden from Banbury, had all of his dogs taken, but one has been recovered ~
> found with the remains of a rope tether round its neck, obviously chewed through
> enabling its escape.
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> Breeders in this area are removing their cards from notice boards, and cancelling
> adverts as a precaution.
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> The dogs taken are not just GSD’s, Spaniels have been one of the other breeds
> reported.
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> These people need to be caught, and everyone should be on their guard.
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> To err is human, to forgive is canine
> Watford contact for the UK National GSD Helpline
> http://www.gsdhelpline.freeserve.co.uk
> Editor: UK National GSD Helpline Newsletter
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