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The police warned dog owners to take
care online and in parks. People have been advised not to post pictures of their
on social media. Police have also recommended people take their dogs for a walk with a
and not leave dogs unattended in
. The organisation DogLost said many people are buying dogs
without asking
background questions. A Change.org petition said the punishment for dog theft is the
as for a stolen smartphone. It said: "Dognapping has almost the same
on a family as kidnapping, as pets are seen as family
. It is time the law reflected this in the sentencing of
."
